Thank you 

Two simple words, this is exactly how I feel.

I feel so thankful for having so many wonderful people in my life and in my daughters life.

I don't really know with who to start because so many people deserve recognition,

but I want to start with thanking my Family who has helped me out more than I deserve. My mom who bends over backwards for me and Shai, my stepdad & his family for loving my daughter unconditionally.

 My dad for helping me and always being there when I need him no matter what he tries his best always, My brothers Adrian & Danny and sister Linda for caring for my baby and helping me watch over her, I know if anything were to happen to me they would love her as if she was their own. My sister in law Evelyn and her Family and the girls for always teaching me how to be a better mom and always greeting us with open arms. Sabrina for helping me with Shaila and also for all that she does for me and my family, we truly appreciate you. My Vita for always being there for me, my 2nd mom she never gave up hope on me and believed in me, she always stayed by my side. 

My Best friend in the whole entire world, Leslie thank you love! Thank you so much for never leaving my side for proving to me that real true friends do exist and for loving my baby sooo much and for allowing us to become part of your family, I will forever be thankful for all you have done and continue doing for us.. also your family Danny, Mel, Ally, your Aunt and your mom and dad thank you guys for opening your home to me and my baby, we love you all soo much.  Also My Nina Cristy, Fernando, Eve, Richie and Rian for also helping me with Shaila and loving her soo much. To my good friends Deanna & James and your families, thank you for always being there when me and Shaila needed you, you both never turned your backs on us, thank you also for allowing us to consider you guys family, I know I can count on you guys just as much as you two can count on me. To my Cousins Elisa, Jacky, Elia and Alexa Thank You girls for Loving my baby and always remembering about us..special thanks Elisa I really appreciate all you have done for us recently I honestly don't know how to repay you but one day I will have the chance to do the same for you. To Tiffany and Isaac thank you soo much for helping me and Shaila find a daycare and for also sharing your home with us and offering us somewhere to stay if we ever need it, it means so much to us..just want you two to know me and Shaila are here if you two ever need anything. To my Tia Caro, Tia muchas gracias por abrirnos las puertas de tu casa a mi y a Shaila, te queremos mucho. To the rest of my family & friends as well thank you for always caring about me and Shaila

WE LOVE YOU ALL<3 

You ALL mean the world to me and Shaila without you all our lives would be incomplete, 

each one of you hold a special place in our hearts and we will forever be thankful for all the love, help and guidance you all have given us.

Love Dee & Shaila <3

As months go by..

 I'm a big girl now...

  These past couple of months have flown by, I am a few weeks away from finishing my spring semester and I have enjoyed my baking class sooo much. Shaila on the other hand has gained a few pounds and started daycare with Clemy <3 She's is the absolute BEST babysitter! She is the sweetest lady who has opened up her doors for Shaila and me. Shaila Adores her, and to make things even better Shaila's cousin Rian has also joined the daycare too. Tiffany a friend of mine recommended her to me and Shaila, since her son Isaac has been going to Clemy for years now, at first Shaila was a bit of a bully hitting the other kids and not wanting to nap but she is doing so much better and she enjoys going to play with her new BEST friends!






 Shaila has been on so many different adventures these past couple of months, we took a trip down to the Long Beach aquarium where she got to feed the birds and touch the jelly fish and also saw a shark!



 

 Shaila is so independent now she eats by herself with a spoon and also tried to put her shoes on, she says teeth when she wants to brush her teeth and grandma says she's also trying to start to go potty in the restroom now.

Shaila at 18 months

Her grandpa taught her how to fly a kite and she LOVES blowing bubbles and writing on the sidewalk with chalk. She loves taking walks and running around in the grass while she chases Nikki (our chihuahua) back and forth.

At 18 months I decided to cut Shaila's bangs, on my own! I think I did a good job for it being my first time and Shaila did a great job at cooperating and she loves her new girly look! I kept her hair as a keepsake for Shaila to have when she's older :)

For our spring break me and Shaila went to visit her grandpa and cousins in San Diego, we had such a great time hanging out with the family and spending time playing with her cousins Alyssa, Lily, Bianka & her new baby cousins The JR.  They got to spend a day playing together at play town, she loves them sooo much and looks forward to seeing them and getting to play with them. We made the decision of moving to San Diego in May after my semester is over for a fresh new start, I will continue my school there and find a job so we could get our own place and Shaila could have her own room now :) i'll keep you guys updated on the move!

After we came back from San Diego we celebrated Shaila's 2nd Easter Sunday at the park with her Nina Elle and her family. Shaila woke up to see the easter bunny left her 2 easter baskets, she got to wear a new fluffy pink dress and her easter bunny ears! At the park she played with bubbles and playing ball with danny and allison, she also had a taste from everyone's ice cream and her new favorite candy are jelly beans. She also posed for pictures for her nina's camera (pictures to follow) We ended off the night by going to church with grandma, grandpa and vita and she got a puzzle from her church teachers :)

Uncle Adrian calls her Chuckie :) 

These past few months have been great Shaila is so healthy and smart she talks so much now she says Agua, No, Si, Thank you and Nina ;) These next few weeks in LA will be so much fun and also very sad to leave behind but I know it is the best thing for us. She will have an amazing life where ever we go, I will always do my best to keep my baby girl happy and proud!