Oh no!

Everything is dying this week. First to go was bubbles our fish. I'm pretty sure I killed him because he was fine before I changed the water in his bowl. When I saw him lying lifeless at the bottom of the bowl I starting saying, "Oh no!, Oh no!" Isabela spent the rest of the day saying, "Oh no!"...even after bubbles was flushed to rest. I felt so guilty about this fish dying but then I felt even worse when 30 minutes later I was kind of glad I didn't have to worry about cleaning his bowl anymore. Maybe I killed him subconsciously.

Last night our computer completely changed and I don't know where all my files went including a years worth of pictures. It appears that it didn't actually die but has taken everything for ransom and will not give it back until I pay a stupidly huge amount to the nerds who always have the last laugh.

Anyways, I know that nobody will believe me but I was going to upload pictures on my blog yesterday right before this all happened. I do have some good news. We are finally getting our own place! My parents have been so great in putting up with us for two years (I know! I can't believe it's been that long either) but now John can finally go back to his much loved routine of stripping down to his boxers right after work. My mom doesn't believe a man should walk around without a shirt on and would always offer one when John was missing his. To those of you who know John I think congrats are in order. So anyways, we are going to be residents of a very small but cozy condo in Springfield Virginia. CIAO!

Blogger Envy

I have blogger envy. Everyone is sooooo good at blogging and keeping up with friends while raising their crazy toddlers and I just can't seem to take a shower let alone update my blog. Oh well, I'm sure everyone has stopped reading this thing (the two of you that did) but I'm going to try and stay connected somehow. We had a crazy summer going all over the place. Actually, Isabela and I have been traveling practically the whole year. We left the day John went to FLETC and just barely settled down after a week at the in-laws which is always nice and refreshing.

(Here is the honest truth. I hate blogging because my life just doesn't seem to compare. If I really want to be honest I hate reading everyone's blogs because I get enviouse of these lives that are so filled with spunk and humor. Not to mention that I don't want anyone looking at my pictures and saying, "Geez she's gotten fat." Or worse....nobody reads it at all. What is wrong with me? I have no idea. I'm crawling over this hurdle.)

Isabela is getting huge and so fun. Don't get me wrong, we have our off days but it really is exciting to see her learning. When we get all the Coffman kids together it is insane. Isabela screams at Ryan then Ryan screams at Isabela then Isabela smacks ryan and then Ryan really screams and smacks her back, etc. That all happens before breakfast. One morning I walked over to my sister-in-law's and Isabela walked in with her hand in the air ready to smack Ryan. I scolded NO! and she acted innocent and gave him a kiss instead. She's terrible.

Alright, I miss everyone and I hope you all haven't forgotten about me here in Virginia. I wish you would all move out here. Enjoy the pics.

The Ten Weeks is almost Over!

We have been all over the place passing the time while we wait for John to get back. It was a lot of fun spending time with everyone. I'd write more but my child won't let me concentrate and if I wait I won't get stuff up. Love you all and hope everyone is doing well.
Isabela's impression of Nacho Libre!
Isabela with Alicia in Huntsville at Chris and Rosie's house.
Isabela helping Aunt Tiffany play the piano on Easter
Easter Morning and doesn't she look so cute!
Isabela with her adorable cousins in Winston-Salem

It's just Isabela and me for a while.

John's in Georgia at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. He's been there for 5 weeks and has 5 more to go. Believe me I'm counting down the days. We did splurge and I went to visit him for a day. It was too short and honestly it's made me miss him even more. Anyways, I haven't updated in forever because we've just been going nuts and time management is not my forte.

Let's see, Isabela's turned 1 and is growing like a weed. She's all over the place. Her daddy is not going to recognize her when he gets back. She's saying a few words here and there, her favorites being baby and monkey. Bakabakabaka is also a favorite and I do believe she is saying good bye in Russian...is that right Masha? Hahahahaha...I'm so funny. Let's see, Isabela and I spent two weeks in New York City with my sister Valerie. It was a little hard getting around with Ms. Isabela but we had a great time. The food is unbeatable. Next it's off to Huntsville, Alabama and then North Carolina to visit Isabela's cousins. We're trying to make the time pass faster until John gets back. I wish I had enough money to fly and visit all my friend I miss terribly. I hope everyone is doing well.

Lucky Girl got two Birthday parties, this was in Basye. We couldn't get her to smile or pay attention to the candles I guess. I don't know what she's looking at.
This was at the party in Fairfax. She was a complete mess.
Morning after a long night of partying in New York. HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Is that not the cutes picture. Isabela and Travis had a lot of fun sharing her Dora chair.

A one year old's world.

Let it Snow!

Life is going well. I've always loved the Christmas season and it's in full swing. We went to Shenendoah county to get our tree and have dinner with John's parents. My mother-in-law really knows how to decorate for Christmas, I love their house. On the way home we almost lost the tree! Hahahahahaha. My mom looked out her window and the tree was staring her in the face.

Isabela is crawling all over place and starting to imitate sound really well. Soon she'll be telling me what to do. She's already giving me dirty looks and scolding me with her index finger. Well, I hope everyone is enjoying this Christmas season. I just thought this picture was so cute.
No one can get her to sleep like her dadddy.
Our first snow of the season and but not Isabela's. It was snowing when she was born.
A Christmas tree just her size!

Thanksgiving Twice!

Isabela had two Thanksgivings this year! Everyone was going to be gone from my side of the family so we decided to have it the Saturday before. Lots and lots of food, not so good for me but Isabela loves being around a ton of people. I actually went shopping on Black Friday. I never thought I would but it turned out to be a lot of fun and I have almost all my Christmas shopping done and it's not even December. Never in my life did I even think of shopping before Dec. 10th. Hope everyone is doing well and are enjoying the Holidays.

Isabela with her cousin Ryan.

Granddaddy, Ryan, and Isabela in Basye.

Isabela opening her first present-it's an ornament from Aunt Hettie.

Thanksgiving at Grandmommy and Grandpa Guinn's House.

Isabela with one of her Aunt Valerie's.

Fall in Virginia, it was beautiful this year.

Paige and Isabela playing with Gran's pots in Basye.

Paige and Isabela in Aunt Valerie's and Uncle John's car. Isabela was so excited to see Paige she started crawling after her in the living room.

Halloween and Stupid teenagers

I can't believe I suck as much as I do. I'm really going to get the hang of this. I can't even figure out how to add friends on the side. How do people make their blogs look so pretty?

Isabela wore her costume all of 10 minutes. It was a sad Halloween because my dad got sick and is still in the hospital It was John and I, Tiffany came over for about 15 minutes and we had 2 trick or treaters. We finally left a box of candy on the front step (I swore I'd never do that) and then some kids threw trash on our step and stole all the candy in one trip. I hate teenagers. My daughter is not allowed to become one. There will be no discussion on the matter. They are mean and don't have fully functional brains. This is a fact, I'm not just saying that because I hate them.

I'm sorry to the two people in this world who care that update this (Shelly and Masha). I don't know why I don't take more advantage of it. I'm in a very weird place right now and am constantly distracted. For example, I never know what day of the week it is. It's so sad when Saturday's lose their charm.

I apologize for my husbands mustache, he insisted on looking like some pervert cop. I'm just glad he didn't do the mustache and flat top at the same time. I am happy to announce that he shaved it off today!!!

I can't figure out how to get the pictures where I want them. Anyways, Isabela was a werebunny for Halloween. Tiffany has purple hair all the time. It wasn't just for Halloween. My mom would never have let me do that but whatever. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!!!

Isabela is standing on her own for the first time. It's amazing how exciting this stuff can be.
Isabela's first cookie disaster. The doctor said she needed them....first and last time she will ever hear that.