January-Part of February Blog

Hello everyone! As usual I am late in posting my monthly blog, hope you all have been doing well. Doesn't seem to have been too much going on this month. Genevieve finally recovered from all of her sickness. She seemed to catch virus after virus, whether it was tummy or cold issues. Nathan's birthday was the 29th. We celebrated the weekend before, by going out to dinner at Grimaldi's pizzeria with our good friends. Was great to see everyone, we haven't gotten out much lately. Also earlier this January, the partners at Nathan's firm took him out to lunch. They thanked him for all of his hard work and told him how much they appreciate him. They also gave him one free night's stay at the Gaylord Hotel a long with a dinner for two or three at their restaraunt, The Old Hickory Steakhouse, fun fun! We will definitely be taking advantage of that.

We finally got Nathan's office all decorated with his diplomas and pictures, so that is good! It was looking pretty dull in there. My good friend from college, Katy Blackwood has moved back to Dallas. She is expecting a baby girl. : ) We met for lunch not too long ago, and it was great to catch up with her, so happy she is back in the big D! Nathan's grandfather turned 90 this month, wow-he sure looks great and is very active and with it. Genevieve and I also met up with my friend Kristin and her youngest little boy Jack for a playdate at their place, that was a lot of fun! Had not seen her in forever. My brother Sam received a big promotion at Commerce Bank, so that is awesome. We are all very excited for him! His fiancee Chelsea was in Dallas for work, so we are able to have dinner with her, her mom, and her mom's boyfriend's sister. So that was great to see them again too!

Genevieve is now down to one nap a day, so we are finally able to attend our Play and Pray playdates! We went to one about a week or two ago, and had a great time. Was nice to get out and mingle. My cousin Jacque who is also one of my best friends is moving from Graham to Laredo at the beginning of March. I spent this past Saturday night with her in Graham for a girls night. We went to dinner and a movie, then watched a family video, that our grandmother Mum had made for us last Christmas. Then we had breakfast in the morning and I headed back to Dallas. It was a lot of fun, but also sad to know that she is leaving soon. At least she will still be in Texas.

My good friend Nicole, (who passed away about a year ago from brain cancer), her 30th birthday was just last week. Sad that she isn't here to celebrate, but I am sure she had her own little party up in Heaven. I went to Midweek Mass that Wednesday before her birthday and said a special prayer for her and her family. I miss her so much and always think about her. I know she is in a happier place, without any more suffering.

This morning I had breakfast with my sweet cousins Nathan and Cathy at Cafe Brazil. It was delish! And their coffee is so good! Oh one other thing, I finally got my first fancy phone, an iPhone! I love it, especially taking pictures of Genevieve and being able to send them to my family. Genevieve sure is growing fast, she has gotten taller and bigger! She is finally starting to say a few words, we were a little worried about her verbal skills. She also loves to go outside and play. She just lights up when she gets to go outside. So cute! She does need a sibling, so I think we may be trying for our 2nd little one soon! Keep us in your prayers.

I guess that's it for now, I will post more later on the rest of the happenings of this month! Ta ta for now!

xoxo

Cece, Nathan, and Genevieve : )