Easter weekend 2013

This Saturday we went to an Easter even on base. We wanted Melany to meet the Easter bunny and take a picture with him. Well, our little Melany was not very fond of that bunny, and refused to even sit on his lap! It was funny but she was freaking out when she saw the white bunny. So we took pictures with a stuffed bunny instead. Later, we took Melany to the pool in our apartment complex. She absolutely loves being around water and begs for us to take her every day.
On Easter day, I cooked dinner and baked my very first cake! It was from a box since I want to slowly learn how to bake. I was very nervous it wouldn't taste good, but Enoch was very encouraging. I made a gluten free, chocolate cake, with Lite Whipped cream, topped with raspberries and strawberries. We loved it! I tend to be a brutal critic of my own cooking, but I honestly loved the cake! Too bad my camera's lense was loose and was not able to take pictures of the final results of the cake. We just couldn't wait to try it, since it looked so good.
Later that evening, we had a special FHE remembering our Lord and Savior. We are so grateful that he sacrificed so much for us. Although his death, and the treatment he received here on earth was not always the kindest, he was triumphant and ascended to His father. He taught kindness, and showed with actions the love he has for humankind. He followed his father's will and resurrected just like he said he would!

The card I made for Easter

All ready to go to the Easter celebration

The first time I used our wedding gift

Kiddie Park with our kiddo

We took Melany to the Kiddie Park on Saturday and she loved it! There were some rides like the merry go round and saucer that made her a little uneasy but overall, she really enjoyed herself. We hadn't done
"fun" outings since we got to San Antonio because it's taking us a while to settle down and run errands. It was so much fun to see Melany's happy face as she walked in to the park and saw all the kids, rides and balloons everywhere. And yes, Melany got her first hair cut this past week, so the pictures show her new "Dora" like look.

Family Photo Shoot at O.P. Schnabel Park

Enoch and I wanted to take pictures and send some cards to our family and friends for Easter. I have been reading the New Testament in the Bible and really thinking about Easter and the resurrection of our Savior.  Since our lives have been so hectic, unstable and stressful, we were not able to take family pictures nor send cards for Christmas. Hence, we thought this coming Easter would be a nice occasion to send our love to our family and friends. I'm still working on that photography certificate, and consider myself a novice in photography but I really liked how these pictures came out. It wasn't easy to get the right lighting and this was the first time of me working with a tripod. However,  I specially liked the silly shots we took when we thought the camera wasn't on. Overall, I felt the cards came out pretty, but I will post that one in a different post:)

Nice picture but the lighting was too dark, plus Melany looks uncomfortable:/

Taking a break from the photos to chew on some wood

What you didn't see in the card:)

I spy a baby and a daddy

Static and Melany

I'm a mom before anything!

                                     Life has its ways of reminding me what matters most.
          During our short time in San Angelo, and right after I received notice of receiving my license, I applied for jobs. I got an interview the next day I sent my resume, got hired on the spot, and started 1 week after with a small company that contracts with home health agencies. Everything was moving so fast that I had little time to find a home, and settle in to a new city by myself with my little baby. It was hard to grasp what was happening and went through several hoops and obstacles this past month that led me to make an important decision.
         I quit my job after working a little over 1 month of working. And the main reason is that this job required me to work an average of 10 to 12 hours day. This caused me to not only work the regular 9 hour days but also take work home. And this probably wouldn't be a problem except for the fact that I''m the mother to a 20 month old baby girl. I promised God and myself to always be a mother before anything. The love I have for Melany is more powerful than anything. And that love is what gave me the strength to get through so many trials and problems I went through this month. Not all my problems were work related but no matter what I was going through, seeing Melany, how big she is, her sweet kisses and hugs are what helped me go through it all.
      And for now, I am enjoying the best job I've ever had and will have, being a mom. I will probably work again in the next months or so, but it has to be a job that won't take all my time, because no job is worth me being away from my little girl.

Oh how I love her!

All smiles after eating chocolate chip cookies

Airman Trefflich

A popcorn kernel up where?

Good old Melany was eating popcorn and decided it would be a good idea to put a popcorn kernel up her nose! Really? Well at the time we were freaking out because we couldn't get it out and her nostril started bleeding a little. What a way to explore the city! We rushed to the ER because she couldn't be seen at the urgent care. The hospital was nearby, but waited about an hour and a half to get a procedure done that lasted less than 1 minute!It was a little invasive, but caused not much pain to Melany.

     Poor baby! She sure loved to explore and is very active. She loves to bolt, and run as if she were in a race. She doesn't stop! She loves Dora the Explorer, Minnie Mouse and drawing with a pen. She is very bright and continues to enjoy to be read at. She knows the tunes to several church songs, and is very good at praying with us before we eat.

I have to admit though, I will never see a popcorn kernel the same way. We love you Melany, thank you for making life for us a treat, never dull and always interesting!

Eating a popsicle after the procedure

18 months old

New job= goal checked off

I am happy to say that one of my goals for this year occurred way sooner than I thought. I got a job as a medical social worker in San Antonio. I will be working in the home health arena and in hospice at times. I am excited to learn about this new field, since I will be working with other medical professionals like nurses, doctors, and other therapists. This job required me to start this last Monday 2/4, so I had one week to look for a place to live. It was not an easy task but luckily found a beautiful place. Now to work on my next goal: searching for the right house to purchase. How fun, right?

Too funny!

Park lover

Melany absolutely loves the park. It doesn't matter where we are living, it is her favorite place to go. She loves to run, jump, crawl, and swing. She is her happiest self with her mommy and daddy at the park. We took her to the park yesterday but only stayed for a little bit because as we were riding on our last ride, rain and hail started pouring on us. We rushed to the car to take cover. Phew!

And I love to capture Melany's happy moments.