Feeling Kind of Sad Right Now

A week ago today I lost my little puppy Gidget. She was my baby doll, my cuddle bug. We don't know what happened exactly. She was fine Sunday night and then Monday morning everything just went down hill. She wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink, and was moaning. I took her to the vet and they thought she may have pancreatitis. They took an x-ray, gave her some fluids, gave me some meds and sent me home. Just a few hours later she died in my arms. It is kind of a double edged sword. I'm glad she didn't die alone and I was holding and kissing her as she took her last breath but I'm also heart broken I had to witness it.

See, Gidget was more than a puppy. She was with me through each one of my pregnancy losses. Each time I would come home from the doctor's office with the bad news that another baby had passed away she was there to lick away my tears and cuddle with me. When we brought our daughter Kayla home I remember picking her up and telling her, "See Gidg? This is what we have been waiting so long for!" I may be crazy but I totally felt like she "got it" and understood what I was saying. It's hard to believe that she is gone. I will miss her dearly. I love you Gidgi.

Gidget
9/25/05-12/28/09

Christmas 2009 Looking On to 2010

What an amazing Christmas 2009 turned out to be! Kayla received tons of presents! We hosted our family holiday party, like we do every year, and opened presents as a family of 3 Christmas morning. (Grandma Tosto joined us too) Then we went over to Papa Tosto and Grandma Tosto's house where Baby K was spoiled even more by Santa!

My favorite part of Christmas has always been watching others open up their presents. Sure it is nice getting presents yourself but watching their faces light up when they get that gift they have been wanting-that is what makes the holiday for me.

2010 is just around the corner. It's hard to believe what a 180 life has been for us this past year. I can't wait to see what wonderful things 2010 brings. One this is for sure, I will never forget this Christmas. It was by far the best Christmas ever. Becoming a mom is the greatest gift I was given this year!

Happy New Year to All!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Watson's!

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It's Official!

It's Official! She's ours!! Tuesday, November 3rd, Kayla's adoption became finalized.
We had a ton of family show up for our hearing and we celebrated Kayla's big day by hanging out with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins at the state fair. She had a blast!

It's amazing the day has finally come. I guess after everything we have been through with the pregnancy losses I was always waiting for the bottom to fall out from underneath us but I now know that this was meant to be! Adoption has been such a wonderful blessing in our lives. Kayla is truly an amazing little girl and she brings so much joy to our lives.



At the petting zoo at the state fairFun in the photo booth at the AZ State Fair


Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. We couldn't have done it without you!

Baby K's first Halloween and TV Appearance!

BABY K 'S FIRST HALLOWEEN!

This is the first Halloween I have enjoyed in years! In 2007 I missed out on Halloween because I was having surgery due to my 3rd pregnancy loss. 2008 I had just lost my job right when we we were about to sign on with Lifetime to start the adoption process so we weren't in the hoiliday spirit that year either. What a 180 from the past 2 years!

This Halloween weekend started out with Baby K and her cousin Carter on the Fox 10 AZ Morning Show. This is the station where my husband and I met 7 1/2 years ago! It felt so good to walk into that studio where it all began and bring our daughter in to meet everyone. Her and Carter hammed it up for the camera naturally! See video below!

Baby K and her cousin Carter on Fox 10 AZ Morning 10-30-09

Halloween Day started out with Baby K and I doing the JDRF Walk. (she was a pumpkin) This was her 2nd fundraiser walk and she had a blast walking to cure diabetes. We walked as part of Jack's Pack Team! http://www.jacks-pack.blogspot.com/

Halloween Night our little pumpkin turned into Tinkerbell and joined her cousins for a night of Trick-or-Treating. Bryce, Aunt Rhea, Baby K, Mommy, Aunt Courtney, and Carter

Baby K, Carter, and Bryce

Baby K and cousin Bryce

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Motherhood

MOTHERHOOD

Someone asked me today how I like being a mom. Answering that question was easy...

I LOVE IT!!

Motherhood is exactly what I dreamed it would be and so much more. It's a tough job but so worth it and I wouldn't change one second. Even during those crazy mornings when my head just wants to hit the pillow and get another 40 winks I know I have a little baby in the nursery waiting for me to get her up to start her day. It's amazing. I never thought I would finally be here.



Me and Baby K after the Race for the Cure walk 10-11-09
Lunch Time!

Family Picture Time!

FAMILY PICTURE TIME!

We spent our Labor Day weekend hanging out with family and friends and taking our first family pictures! It's hard to believe Kayla will be 5 months old this Saturday. How time flies by!


Baby K and me!

The Watson's in color