Keeping up with the Coniglio's

30 before 30!

2012-02-13T15:23:00.000-08:00

It's exactly 1 month until I turn 26. 26!!!! Now on the other hand Adam's only got a couple months left until he is 30, so this got me thinking. I want to do things, set goals accomplish them before I turn 30. I've only got 4 years and 1 month to do so. Some things on my list seem a little far out of reach but I tried to make them realistic for myself. I know that I will not be going to Antarctica to frolic on an iceberg with penguins or hide in a snow cave with a polar bear...more like lose 5lbs and keep it off realistic but now that I am typing that...I don't know if that is even realistic :) So here they are:

30 things to do before I am 30!

1. Go to Hawaii

2. Buy a brand spankin' new car

3. Get my tubes tide...no more babies after 30

4. Go on a hot air balloon ride

5. Take a road trip vacation

6. Write a business plan

7. Start a business

8. Learn a new language

9. Go back to school

10. Eat fried green tomatoes

11. Have a booth at a street fair

12. Volunteer at a food kitchen

13. Host Thanksgiving at my house

14. Flip a house

15. Go on a Disney Cruise

16. Make curtains all on my own

17. Set monthly budgets

18. Have a savings of $20k+

19. Finish a book from front to back

20. Take a photography course

21. Make a will

22. Take a train ride with the kids

23. Spend the day at a spa

24. Write a childrens book (even if it's just for my own kids)

25. Learn to play a musical instrument

26. Take dance lessons

27. Bury my Dads ashes (I know, I know he still isn't in the ground and it's been over 2 years)

28. Create a timeline of my 20's with pictures

29. Dig up my roots (and I don't mean my Dad after I complete #27)

30. Enter my 30th birthday fit and healthy!

Those seem doable, right??????

New baby and New Year

2012-02-13T14:52:00.001-08:00

It has come to my attention that's is been just about FOREVER since I last blogged. With facebook and all other social networks there really isn't a need for me to because everyone already knows what going on in our lives.

Since my last post back in June 2011, we have welcomed Aubrey Marie! She was born October 27, 2011 at 8:30am. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19in. She is bringing much joy to her Mommy, Daddy and Big Brother.

I was off for 13 weeks with Aubrey and Joseph. I just recently returned to work on Jan 30th and it was pretty difficult. Two days in and I was ready to quit and head home to take care of my babies but I toughed it out and am now into my third week. We are currently searching for a bigger place so I need to work if we want that to happen. We have totally outgrown our townhouse and it's time to move to a house with a bigger yard for the kids and a sewing room for me...I mean a play room for the toys and books and all the kids stuff :) I have been doing a lot of sewing so I would LOVE my own little space to keep all my fabrics and supplies. I have created my own little company which is called Scruffy Rags. The origin of the name came from my Dad (Scruffy) who as you all know passed away a couple years ago, and Rags because I want you to love what I make so much that you turn it into keepsake Rags (if that makes sense...it does to me), therefor Scruffy Rags! Check out www.facebook.com/ScruffyRags

2011

2011-06-14T09:54:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's been over a year since I last posted. That year went by way too fast! Exciting things are happening at the Coniglio Household. We are expecting baby #2 in late October, a little girl that will be named Aubrey Marie. We are so excited for Joseph to have a sibling and to be a Big Brother! He’s going to do great….we hope. If you ask him what his sisters name is, he’ll tell you “Aubey” and he knows that she’s in mommy’s tummy. Last night the baby was moving and kicking a lot so I had Adam come upstairs to feel. She did a nice big kick for Dad, which was pretty cool. Then Joseph blew bubbles on my belly for about 5 mins. I had to practically pull him off to stop, I guess my squishy belly is fun to play with. She stopped moving for awhile after that, she was probably wondering what the heck was going on. She then started back up as I was laying down for bed, it felt like she was trying to exit her living space feet first! Not the most comfortable feeling, I just moved around a bit and she stopped.

I feel like so much needs to be done at our house to prep for baby #2. The spare room is just that, a spare room for dumping “stuff”. Toys need to be sorted and closets need to be cleaned out. I plan on making her bedding set if I can find fabric that I love. I’ve seen many I like but nothing I love so far. So I am keeping my eyes peeled. I’ve been doing a lot of sewing and just patched together a blanket for her but still need the back. I’m not sure what color and fabric I am going to use for it just yet.
We were looking into possibly buying a bigger house but it’s not the right time for us. We have looked but nothing suits us. On the other hand my mom and step dad are buying a new house and we are very excited for them! It’s just around the corner from where we live now. If you don’t know my mom lives across the street from us. It’s got a very open floor plan and nice size back yard. I can picture Joseph running around with the dogs and pointing out where all the poop is. He’s usually on poop patrol at their house now. Anyway, we aren’t buying a new place just yet, we’ll wait until we find the right place, for the right price with the right amount of space. We want a house that we will live in for a long time to come. We want a house that when our babies come home from college they are coming “home”. So it may take awhile to get to this dream but we will make it happen.

I am currently 21 weeks pregnant. Only 19 or less weeks to go. I just can’t believe that the time has flown so quickly. Joseph keeps us busy and we try to make sure that we do fun things with him, especially with summer here. I’ll be taking some much needed time off in July and plan to take Joseph to Sea World, the beach, the zoo, and whatever else we feel like. Monster Trucks come to the Del Mar Fair on July 1st so we will also be doing that. That is where Joseph’s original love of Monster Trucks came from. Lots of fun stuff this summer and lots to look forward to in the months to come.

May already?

2010-05-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

Oops, it's been almost 2 months since I last blogged, my bad. Lots of cool things have been going on. We have finally finished upgrading our kitchen and I must say it looks lovely! We started with counter tops which took forever to pick, added a back splash that goes all the way up the wall, it looks a little zebra like in the pictures but in person it is beautiful. It all looked really good but the cabinets didn't quite fit, so we jumped on the idea of refacing, since replacing was out of the question. It looks as though we have a completely new kitchen for about 1/2 the cost. If anyone needs names of people let me know. I'm more than willing to give them out based on the fantastic jobs they did. I don't have a totally before picture but when I find one I will post it.

As you all may know, Joseph is growing like a weed. He is quite the little stinker that likes to get into everything and take his parents right to their breaking point, then melts us with his devious chuckle and beautiful smile. His is testing every ounce of patients that both Adam and I have and I really think he is enjoying it :) He definitely knows where his timeout spot is and will go straight to it (most of the time) if told to.

He's thoroughly enjoying his gymventures classes that he goes to on Tuesday with Daddy and Saturdays with Mommy and sometimes Daddy. He will be starting swim classes here pretty soon. We haven't yet decided if we are going to do them at the Y. I got a name of an instructor from one of the Moms in our class so we'll see what the instructor says. He will be swimming though this summer...we are set on it :) He still continues to sign to us. He can now say "poop" and "help". Only a couple actual words like. who's that, what's that, here go, ma and da. He's in no hurry to talk and we aren't concerned at all. I would love for him to be able to speak in sign language as well as words.

As for Adam and I, we are both doing well and enjoying married/parent life. We will be heading to Vegas on June 3rd for a fun filled weekend that includes a Vegas Wedding! YAY! Aiden and Pat are tying the knot. It's going to be a GREAT time with great friends...in VEGAS! We love Vegas. We will be gone for 4 nights and will miss our little guy but when we return on the following Monday I will be off that entire week, so we will have lots of time to plan fun adventures with Joseph. Time is flying by so quickly, I feel like before I know it, it will be Joseph's birthday again and I'm not ready to deal with the terrible twoooooos. Although potty training does sound fabulous!

Hope this year is finding you all in good spirits and you are enjoying your life to the fullest!

Miss you Dad!

120 Days and Counting!

2010-03-08T10:24:00.000-08:00

This blog is dedicated to my brother Jeff. Jeff has just accomplished 120 days sober. I couldn't be more proud of him and happy for the new life that he has started for himself! It's not easy to stop an addiction "cold turkey" but he did and hasn't looked back. Our Dad was be so proud of him and how strong he has been throughout these past 4 months.

When growing up we all were pretty close. One time Jeff and I decided that we wanted to buy a tent to camp in the backyard, so we gathered up all our old toys and sold them. Jeff only seeing $$$$ signs decided that we should try and double our money by putting into a slot machine, (we were probably 8 and 10 and in Scotland they had slot machines at the Fish and Chip shops and never questioned a 10 year old putting money into it!) Well needless to say he lost every penny that we had. WE, yes Jeff and MYSELF, got punished for this, even though it was his idea! We were grounded for 2 weeks and had to wash the walls going down our stair cases, we had a 4 story. I will never let him forget that. When we moved back to the US things changed. Our parents split and we started to not get along as well as we once did. He started hanging out with the wrong crowd and we stopped being friends. It's hard now to look back and see all the wasted years that we didn't get along or really talk that much. I wanted so bad to protect him and could because he was unreachable when on drugs. Then Joseph came along.....Jeff loves kids and kids love Jeff. We are the youngest in our family and always had older cousins that spoiled us. I think these are fond memories of his and he wants to do the same for little kids in our family. He dotes over Joseph. When Joseph first learned sign language he would say "more" a lot. At one of Jeff's meeting there was a 3 year old there and he wanted something. Jeff told him he had to ask for more and should him the sign for it, his mother told Jeff that he didn't know how to sign. Jeff replies, "oh well my year old nephew does" He's so proud of Joseph and just adores him. I think he realized that I he had to change in a BIG way to be apart of my sons life. I never accepted Jeff for who he was because I knew he could and was so much more than the person that he had become. He has now turned his life around and I accept him not only into my sons life but into my life for the person that he is. When it comes down to it, we are family and in the end that's all you have. Our Dad ALWAYS expressed and stressed this to us growing up.

Keep up the good work! :) xo

2010-02-01T14:49:00.001-08:00

2010-01-26T16:13:00.001-08:00

2010!

2010-01-26T15:47:00.000-08:00

It's 4 days shy of it being 5 months since my Dad's death. It's been weighing on me the past week. I went to the beach house that my aunt gets every year over the weekend and the last time I was there I was pregnant and my Dad was here visiting. It was ok being there but I did think of him a lot while I was there. Enough about my sob story. He's just been on my mind as usual.

Joseph is growing like a weed and learning like a baby Einstein! The other day he signed "food please" to me. He is getting lazy with it though. He has modified how he says things. He no longer will sign "more" but only "food" and I can barely get a "thank you" and everything is "please" :) Adam and I bought him a little plastic set of golf clubs and he absolutely LOVES them! It's pretty much the only toy he plays with now. He knows that you hit the ball with the club..... but we haven't managed to get him to stop swinging it at Houdini. I think he's just getting Houdini back for biting him. His other new thing is lifting up your shirt and trying to blow raspberries on your love handles, he also like to use my cleavage as his own personal hand warmer.

I have high hopes for 2010! I would like to get a bike and start riding it. I bought Joseph a seat for one and now just need the thingy with the wheels that you have to peddle. I want to take up hobbies and get organized. I'm the most un-organized person that I know and it drives me crazy cause I don't have time to be un-organized. As for hobbies, I really don't know when I'll have time for them since every second of my spare time I want to be with Joseph and Adam but I'll just have to find something to incorporate them, perhaps bike rides. We'll get one of those tandem bikes. Joseph and I will kick back in the rear and let Adam do all the work ;) I would also like to spend more time with my Mommy friends. I want our kids to grow up together and play so we need to get together for tea and crumpets. And if you don't have kids I want to hangout with you and yourself. Whatever works. Basically I need some female in my life. I have a husband, son and male cat!

I hope you all are having a wonderful 2010 so far!

Viva Vacation!

2009-12-21T07:26:00.000-08:00

Christmas time is here! Is it really on Friday? Wow this month flew by. I have taken this whole week off to spend with Adam and Joseph. I really need a break from work too. It really saddens me to think that I am totally working my life away when I should be spending every second with my son, or that's at least how I see it. Joseph is growing so fast and learning so quickly. I want to be around for everything but have to work all day. Life is so busy with constantly being in a hurry to get here or there. I would for sure have no problem with being a stay at home mom :) So anyway, my first day of vacation and I wake up at 3am and can't go back to sleep. I watched Roseanne for awhile then decided to come downstairs and check my email. I took a look at our blog and realized that I hasn't written anything in 2 1/2 months. Shame on me! I'm not sure what our plans are today, taking a nap I'm sure. Friday we went to Sea World (blog and pictures to come once I find my camera). I would like to go to the Zoo this week as well, along with Balboa Park. I would like to see it at night all decorated.

I am pretty much done shopping. I need to make a list to make sure I am not forgetting anyone. In a way I am so ready for the horrible year to be over but I'm not ready to face 2010. A lot of good things did happen in 2009 but so did a lot of terrible things. Adam and I got married, all our friends and family were there, except for my Dad. It was really hard but I pulled through. Joseph has hit so many milestones and is started to sign to us. He can say "more, eat and thank you", we are in the works of "please". In 2010 I would like to be able to get my Dad's belongings situated and it's not going to be easy. Geez this would be so much easier if he lived in the US. I would also like to see everyone be happy! I want Joseph to stop growing and stay my baby forever :) Speaking of while, it's now 7:40am and I can hear him kicking around in this crib. Off I go to get him up and get breakfast ready.

Merry Christmas All and Happy New Year!

Dad's Memorial

2009-12-21T05:27:00.000-08:00

November 21, 2009 was when we had our Dad's memorial. It's still very strange to me that I have not talked to him in 4 months. I miss him every day and think about him all the time. It's a little relieving now that the memorial is now over and we can focus on getting everything settled and hopefully it will be painless but I doubt that. It was so nice to have the support of his friends and our family. Tracey, Rob and Stuart came from England. Sheri, Danny and Ashley came from Taft. Kenny came from Santa Maria, along with lots of others that were local. The memorial was held at his favorite Italian restaurant in El Cajon, Marechiaro's. Through the sad clouds we were able to see some smiles. Tracey, Rob and Stuart were here for a week and unfortunately I didn't get to spend much time with the guys. They had a busy schedule of doing everything and anything American. Tracey stayed at my house, and we thoroughly enjoyed having her. We went to the Zoo and Balboa Park. Todor took her to the Wild Animal Park, I couldn't get off for that one :( They all were here for Thanksgiving which was really nice. We celebrated over at Donna's, she was nice enough to let us have it at her house so we didn't have to cram at Moms. It was very sad to see Tracey go and we can not wait for her return!

Joseph's 1st Birthday!

2009-12-21T04:30:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that my baby is already a year old! Someone please tell me where the time went. He's now walking and talking, well babbling. His party was so much fun and over the top, of course. The theme was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Joseph loves Mickey Mouse! Grandma Dita make an awesome ginormous cake. He had been sick the week before so he wasn't the out going baby he usually is. I've come to figure out too that he doesn't really like big groups of commotion. Adam wasn't to keen on a jumpy but I'm so glad we decided to get one. It kept all the kids entertained and even the adults. My Mom was in there, so were the uncles and Dads. I had a jump too :) Once most of everyone had left, Adam took Joseph in and he had a blast! Shannon was there taking pictures to capture his special day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!

Bar Code

2009-10-07T15:40:00.000-07:00

I have decided that I'm going to get branded with a bar code :) Call me crazy but see for yourself. It has my Moms birthday, then mine and my Dads. Lets hope that whoever does the tattoo has a very steady had for straight lines......(we'll see if I actually get it, but I think it'd be cool)

2009-09-20T12:16:00.000-07:00

San Diego's future quarter back :)

GO CHARGERS! and pigs in a blanket

2009-09-19T12:08:00.001-07:00

Joseph and I watched the first game of the 2009 season together. Adam was at a friends house so Joseph and I kicked back and had a fun photo session too. He also took his first step that night! He was standing against the couch and leaned forward took a step then grabbed onto the coffee table. I was so excited and proud, I kept saying to him "do you know what you just did!" he smiled at me wondering what the heck I was talking about. 9.14.09. He took 2 steps last night and again Adam wasn't home to see it. 9.18.09. He will be walking before we know it and then we are in trouble. As you can see he has 4 teeth now and 2 more coming in.

We have officially moved into finger foods! He has been having Cheerios for awhile now but the other day we decided to let him try pigs in a blanket and he LOVED it. I have never seen someone shovel food in their mouths as quickly as Joseph did.

We done did it!

2009-09-19T11:47:00.000-07:00

Adam and I held hands tight and jumped right into the deep end :) We got married! It was a beautiful day and beautiful wedding. My aunts and moms did a outstanding job at decorating! It was more than I had pictured. So simple but yet amazing. I have the most amazing photographers who captured everything. They are the best and I recommend them to everyone so use them! :) You can see more teasers at http://stephinaphotography.com/blog/?p=433

We heading to viva Las Vegas the following day where Adam and I had a great time losing our asses and watching "O". We missed out little Gusto so much but it was very nice to spend a few days just the two of us. Before we knew it "the honeymoon was over" and we were on our way back to reality where Joseph was curbside at the airport with grandma Dita. He was very excited to see me but over joyed when he set eyes on Adam. Joseph truly is a Daddy's boy. Better than being a woosey Mama's Boy lol. It's so cute to see the two of them together and are buddies and I know that as Joseph grows their bond is only going to get stronger and I could not ask for more.

I love you Dad

2009-09-10T22:51:00.000-07:00

As you all may know the past couple weeks have been extremely hard for me. With the death of my Dad and our wedding following the weekend after, I have been busy and overly emotional. I don't mean to offend anyone when I write this blog but I will never get to see my dad again and I am so upset about it. I don't particularly believe in life after death. I believe it's a way to make people feel better about death, something for people to believe in so life isn't how I see it...just life. However, I do appreciate all the support and prays that you all send. It makes me feel loved and comforted to know that you all are here for me in this tragic time in my life.

My Dad (sad to say) missed a lot of mine and my brothers growing up years. He lived in the UK and we lived here. My parents separated when I was 11 and we all moved from Scotland to San Diego and my Dad stayed behind and continued with his job. We saw each other maybe once a year. There was a period when I didn't see him for 3 years and of course now I am regretting those brat years more than ever. But I can't dwell on the past. I can only move forward.

I'll never forget how nervous I was to tell him I was pregnant. I though he was going to kill through the phone :) I knew the phone was going to ring eventually and when I saw him number pop up I was so worried. He told me that he had read the email over about 3 times to grasp what I was actually saying. I don't really remember the rest of the conversation but I remember that...it made me laugh and still does. He came out (for what I like to think) in August 2008 so he could see his daughter pregnant. He didn't want to miss that and wanted to make sure that his grandson knew who he was, although Joseph was a few months from being done in the oven. He got Joseph a teddy bear. It's the only thing he has from my Dad.

He finally met Joseph in May of 2009. You can read all about it in my archived blogs. He was excited and nervous about it. Scared he would frighten his grandson. His biggest fear was making him cry. Joseph was 6 months old and took right to Grandpa.

He was due out here a week after his tragic accident. I almost called the wedding off. He wanted the wedding just as much as Adam and I. He was proud to finally walk me down the aisle and give his daughter away to this wonderful man and father. But sadly he wasn't able to do so.

My crazy old man rode a street bike...at 61! He worked to be able to take trips with his friends. It's what he loved to do. On Sunday August 30, 2009 a car pulled out in front of him and it was too late to stop and he had no place to go. He hit the car and I'm assuming flew off his bike. I don't quite know all the details but he was unable to be saved. Exactly one week from the day the was supposed to walk me down the aisle so you can see my anger and sadness. I was robbed of that joyful time with my Dad and if there is a higher power I don't understand why something like this would happen right before one of the best days of our lives.

Adam and I spent 3 nights in Vegas where I was able to remember great times as a family of 5. Our parents would drop us off at the arcades and Jeff would blow through his money like a tornado and I'm sure try and hit me up for mine, while John had to play referee to keep Jeff and I from killing each other. It was great memories I had while I was there but as soon as I returned home it was back to how it was days before. Anger and sadness. I'm am trying so hard to find some kind of good out of this shitty situation but can't seem to see an possible good becoming of it. I would give all I have to have my Dad back so he could at least see my son grow a little bit longer. All I have is pictures for him to look at but it devastates me to know that Joseph will not remember or know him.

I love you Dad and if you are in a "better place" keep an eye out for us and know that I will always love you.

Peek a Boo!

2009-08-10T11:34:00.001-07:00

Another great weekend to add to our book. He're is Jospeh playing peek-a-boo! Enjoy :)

Guitar Hero

2009-07-27T10:18:00.001-07:00

What a weekend! We had 3 birthday parties to go to on Saturday.
Two 1st Birthdays (Permetti twins and Cameron, Happy Birthday
Boys!) and as usual Joseph held up like a champ. Adam and I finally
decided on tuxes/suits for the wedding. Thank god that is done
and over with. One less thing on my plate.

Joseph has discovered his guitar. I don't remember where it came
from. I think Adam and I picked it up in Cabo or somewhere,
anyway, he LOVES it. His Grandpa Jerry always plays to him as does
Grandma Dita so I think between the two of them Joseph will be a
guitar player. I can only hope, I was only good at the recorder :)
I have a feeling Joseph is going to be much like his Dad in that aspect.
Adam is good at all sports and anything he puts his mind to.
Sorry for the shaky video.

Joseph is now into climbing or I should say trying to climb. He stands
at the coffee table and tries to lift his foot onto the ledge. He can
climb stairs, but I guess only over at Grandma Dita's house. He hasn't
tried at our house. He now has cucumber to add to his list of foods.
I'm very excited for when he can have finger foods.

How could I forget the funniest moment of the weekend. Joseph
decided that while playing naked he needed to poop on Grandma
Julie's carpet :) It was bound to happen since he was naked but
we've only ever had him pee, no poop. We were all dieing laughing.
I wish that I had had my camera to capture the precious moment on video.

Cuddle Bear

2009-07-23T09:59:00.001-07:00

Have you ever seen a cuter face? I love when Adam sends me pictures while I'm at work. I miss them both during the day so it's nice to be able to see them or at least Joseph :)

Taste Testing

2009-07-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

Adam and I are starting to get adventurous with foods that we let Joseph try. This past week he has tried organic smiley snacks (I don't know what they are called), honey dew melon, cantaloupe,

lettuce and pancakes :) The smiley snakes, he is not ready for but loved both melons, lettuce and pancakes. He was dropping food in his lap so when he was done with one thing he would go back to another. We can't wait to give him spaghetti, the pictures alone will be great.

Super Standing Stud!

2009-07-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend Joseph mastered pulling himself up and standing, of course the first time he did it I was out of the room. When I returned he was standing up holding onto the coffee table. Adam wasn't home so like when he rolled over we both missed the very first time. This video was taken yesterday, needless to say I lowered his bed right away. Next he will be climbing out and running into our room. I'm so not ready for al this. This morning as I was leaving for work I could here him making noise, I thought he was kicking his crib and wall because he likes to do this. So I ran back up stairs to find Joseph VERY pleased with himself cause he was standing in his crib. Luckily I had my camera in my pocket :)

2009-07-03T10:23:00.001-07:00

Playing with mommy!

BIG BOY!

2009-07-01T16:15:00.001-07:00

I just can't get over how much of a little man Joseph is turning into! Before I know it he will be walking and talking. He already has a tooth and that's enough for me right now. He will be 8 months old on Monday and I would like to know where the time went :) Joseph is over at Grandma Dita's house today and it looks like he was helping her vacuum while playing the drum...maybe. Mommy loves you Joseph!

Cute as can be

2009-06-18T15:08:00.001-07:00

I just can't resist posting this adorable picture! Joseph has cut his first tooth. When it comes through more and you can see it when he smiles I will post a picture :) I'm having a hard time with my little guy getting bigger. It is absolutely a blessing that he is developing and fast but it's all too soon for me. The time truly has flown. Mommy loves you Joseph! xo

The best 7 months of my life!

2009-06-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

Joseph is 7 months old today! These past 7 months have been by far the best 7 months of my existence. Joseph is truly a blessing and every day that passes I realize more and more how lucky Adam and I are. To make this day even more special...I swear he said mama :) He's such a blabber and is starting to make sounds that actually sound like words. I can't express the love and joy that Joseph brings to me. Just look at that face! :)

Yummy Carrots!

2009-05-20T09:18:00.001-07:00

Joseph tried carrots for the first time last Thursday (5/14) and let me tell you.... they were NOT a hit! As you can see below he was quite upset with me for making him eat them and retaliated by making sure they got everywhere. Silly mommy forgot the bib. He would turn his head as far away from me as possible so they won't be able to touch his lips LOL. But if at first you don't succeed dust yourself off and try again, and that we did the next night and it was a little better. He didn't cry. By Sunday he was opening his mouth for them! YAY! Tomorrow will be a new

veggie...PEAS.

Exciting mini vacation

2009-05-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

My mini vacation started on Wednesday! Adam, Joseph and I headed to the airport to pick up my Dad and his wonderful girlfriend Tracey. This was the first time that he has seen and met Joseph. My Dad was very concerned that Joseph was going to cry but instead he gave his little smile and was ready to be held, which my Dad was also worried about but the first thing Joseph did was touch his mustache. It was instant bonding :) We had a wonderful time with them. This was Tracey's first time to San Diego so the night they flew in we took them to Old Town for some Mexican food. Thursday we hit Parkway Plaza where for the first time my Dad wanted to shop....for clothes. That's unheard of. Then Friday we were off to Yuma to watch John graduate! You go boy with your educated self! Turning around Saturday to drive home. Sunday was snobby Fashion Valley then a nice graduation dinner for John at my place. It was so nice to be able to have the whole family together. Monday was Las Cuatro Milpas and Coronado beach, which leads us to today....and now they are on their way back to the UK. It was just a short visit for John's graduation but a very nice visit. Next time out will be in September for my wedding :)

Pinnacle Peak

2009-04-25T22:44:00.000-07:00

We had such a fun dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Coniglio. Joseph went to Pinnacle Peak for the first time and forgot to take his tie off in the car. I think he might have been the youngest "city slicker" to come through those doors. The restaurant was full so everyone got to see his tie be cut off and ooooo'd and aaaaaaa'd at how cute he looked. He didn't even cry when the lady came with the scissors ringing the bell. Our little guy is getting big so fast it's hard to keep up.

Beep Beep! Play date

2009-04-25T22:05:00.000-07:00

Joseph and Cameron had their first real play date and oh my was it fun and cute. We have great pictures to show their first girlfriends.....in 20 years! :) Cameron's mom Lauren and I went to Jr. High together and were so excited when we found out that we were going to have BOYS 3 months apart. After the boys took their nap they raced around in their cars.

We're doing the dang thing!

2009-04-09T09:05:00.001-07:00

Adam and I have set a date and picked a venue. September 6, 2009 at the Carlton Oaks Country Club!

Picture Time

2009-04-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

Joseph at 4 1/2 months.
My Birthday

Roll Over!

2009-04-03T16:07:00.001-07:00

Yup he did it! March 24, 2009

Solo Sleeper

2009-04-03T15:23:00.000-07:00

It's official, as of March 19th Joseph has been sleeping in his own room. At first it was really hard for me to not have him in arms reach but Adam assured me that I would see him in the morning :) Joseph loves his room and enjoys playing his crib and staring at his mobile. We bought those anti-theft monitors, you know the ones that beep when you take the baby out or if he was to stop breathing. He moved off the sensor pad one morning and it started beeping and I don't ever think I had moved so fast. I ran in there to find him perfectly fine and partially woken by the beeping. Needless to say I turned the sensitivity down a little. Did I mention that he sleeps ALL through the night (well, that started around 2 months...not to brag or anything).

Life with a baby

2009-04-02T20:04:00.000-07:00

Joseph Scott Coniglio was born on November 6, 2008 and changed our lives forever! He's been such a happy baby since the day he came into the world. I mean, of course he's had his moments but when he smiles he just melts your heart! We are so blessed to have him and couldn't picture our day to day life without him.

I have been back to work since January and unfortunately Adam was laid off at the end of October 08. On the upside, he is able to take care of Joseph. I have my days when I'd rather be at home of course but am so grateful that my job has not been effected by the slump in the economy. I get to work as early as I can so I can rush home to see my guys (usually waiting at the door for me).

The main thing that I had to adjust to when I first became a parent, was time management. I was late before and now I'm super late :) If I get Joseph in his car seat he'll spit up or I hear a rumble in his pants and have to take him out and change him. Another thing is always having the diaper bag stocked up; blankets, socks, onsies, sleepers, wipes, diapers, cream and if you are pumping like me.....can't leave home without your pump. So lets see that's a diaper bag, my pump, my purse and Joseph. That's a lot! WOW! Never looked at it that way, but it's worth the 5 trips to and from the car and the 15 minutes it takes me to get out the door.