HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Today is a good day to be Americans! Though our country has its many downsides, we still have the awesome privilege of living in a place where we do not have to be in fear of our lives just because of our religion, or gender, or ethnicity. We live in a country where everyone is allowd to be who they are. I am proud to be an American today. I am proud to live in the Land of the Free. Happy birthday America! Keep on keepin' on!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Hello everyone! Happy Mother's Day! I hope all you mother's are feeling special today. =) This is a particularly special day for me, as this is my first Mother's Day as a mother. I would personally like to thank everyone for helping me along this long and difficult road. Its the support of all of you that has helped me be a better mother. I love you all!

To Mom - I just wanted you to know that I love you so much. I am so happy that the Lord chose you to be my mother. We've had some hard times in the past, but God has lifted us through them. You are my biggest inspiration, and make me want to be a better mother myself. Thank you so much for leading me along the way. I know, that with you as a mother, I will prosper. You have helped me so much, and have given me so much love. Happy Mother's Day.

To April - Sis, you are also a HUGE role model mother. I see you with Marissa and Ethen, and I see love in everything you do. You do so much, and are so busy with this time in your life, and yet, you still take the time to be a wonderful mother. It was you who gave me the best advice when I was pregnant. Thank you so much for helping me along the way sis. I love ya!

Okay, done with shout-outs! LOL! Anyways, here are some pictures from the Mother's Day brunch we attended. The brunch pretty much sucked, but it was fun all the same. Haha. Hope everyone is having an AMAZING DAY! Love you all!

HAPPY EASTER!

Last post for the evening! LOL! I just wanted to say Happy Easter to everyone! I hope you all had an amazing day, and I hope you all stopped to think about what Easter really means. =) The Cosgrove's had a very enjoyable day. We went to church this morning at 7AM for the Sunrise Service at our church, and then we ate breakfast and shared in some fellowship with the congregation. Lyla did amazing, and had a great first Easter! She had the prettiest dress EVER! She is a bit young to understand the meaning of Easter, but she had a good day nevertheless. Well it's almost midnight, and I'm starting to ramble so I'm going to wrap this up. LOL! Happy Easter to all, and I pray that God blessed greatly on this Holy day.

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!

Top o' the marnin' to everyone, and happy St. Patty's Day! For those of us who are Irish, I hope you are searching for what the real meaning is of this day. And I REALLY hope that everyone is wearing green today, because if you aren't then I am going to virtually pinch you! LOL! Anywho, I took some pictures today of Lyla's first St. Patty's Day! Enjoy!

HAPPY 2009!!!

Hey all, and welcome to another great year! I am so sorry that I haven't posted much this month. We have been SUPER busy! So what I am going to do is catch you up with what has been going on with me. Ready? Here we go.....

On the 22nd of December Lyla and I had an amazing opportunity to have a FREE photo shoot. Jim Culver is a professional photographer from our church who also lives right here in Congress. He is amazing! Overall he took 67 pictures of Lyla and me. Here are some of my favorites.

On the 25th of December Lyla celebrated her very first Christmas! She got a few really awesome gifts. Aunt Brandi got her her very first high chair which also matches her car seat and stroller, Aunt April and Uncle Larry got her a really adorable purple sleeper, and her grandma Barbara got her some cute outfits and a rattle. I would say that Lyla had a very fun first Christmas. I will also attach some pic's!

On the 26th of December we headed out for vacation in Scottsdale. Our hotel was amazing! We had two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Hanging out in SNOTSdall was sure fun! LOL! We went shopping and went to the Desert Botanical Gardens with Grandpa Joe and Grandma Karen. At the gardens they were featuring some amazing blown glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly. I will attach some pic's.

On New Years Eve the Cosgrove's headed down to the Wildlife World Zoo to check out some awesome animals. This was Lyla's first trip to the zoo! She had so much fun. Her favorite animals were the Ocelot and the Yellow Fish. I will post some of my favorite animal pictures! Oh and just an FYI, well all made it to midnight, well except Lyla that is!

And today we are just chilling out at home and reflecting on all the amazing things that happened in 2008. This past year was one of sadness and also miracles. I will attach some of the greatest moments from 2008. God bless you all and have a Happy New Year!!!

I celebrated my Sweet 16 at Carver's, and also found out I was pregnant. That was a bitter sweet time.

Lexy Lou got her braces off! She loves to show off her pearly whites now!

Marissa and Ethen just keep growing and growing!!!

I looked like I had a bowling ball shoved up my shirt for the longest time!

Lyla Jayne Cosgrove was born into this world at 11:45 AM on September 4th, 2008. She is my little miracle!

Brandi became Cheif Petty Officer Brandi Williams!

Lexy went to her very first High School dance! She looked beautiful!

Mommy and Daddy posed for a great picture on our vacation to San Diego!

Lexy and I got our very first car!!!

I went to my first Coyote's game at Westgate!