Project Life: Week 4

Week 4:


Saturday, January 22


Tonight Josh made supper: ribeye steak and roasted potatoes. He did a great job!


Sunday, January 23rd
The Serrano household was eerily quiet during the Bears/Packers game, and the mood didn't improve with its outcome. After the game, I threw my sweatshirt on the top of the laundry, to be washed and put away for another season. Sigh...


Monday, January 24th
Elaina came down with the flu, so after an afternoon and evening of caring for her needs, a hot cup of tea was in order after she went to bed.

Tuesday, January 25th

Recently, nothing makes Little Miss happier than pulling her books out of the basket, plopping herself in the empty space, and pulling the aforementioned books over herself to read. Tonight she occupied herself for quite some time doing this!


Wednesday, January 26th

Josh is an incredibly talented self-taught guitar player, and today he was putting some finishing touches on his most recent song, which he wrote for me. Have I mentioned how incredibly blessed I am?

Thursday, January 27th

E has been sick all week, so we've missed seeing this precious smile. Thankfully, she seems to have turned the corner and enjoyed playing with her kitchenette tonight!


Friday, January 28th

Did I mention how much we love this smile?

Project Life: Week 3

Week 3

Saturday, January 15th

Tonight we went had dinner with Josh's family. Every one was there, which was really nice--it was the first time we'd all gotten together since Christmas. Elaina and Arcadia had a lot of fun together!

Sunday, January 16th

Josh and I were going to try a new church this morning, but when Elaina went down for a nap at 9:30, it didn't happen. While she slept, Josh looked out the window and saw a coyote wandering through our backyard! We often hear them at night, but this was the first time we saw one. Unfortunately, the nap didn't help Little Miss--another nap, a nagging fever, and a trip to Prompt Care later, she was diagnosed with yet another ear infection. I am so thankful for antibiotics!

Monday, January 17th

The office was closed today, so I was able to stay home and snuggle with Elaina. We met Josh for lunch, and after an afternoon nap (for both of us!) I was able to make Roasted Chile Stew with Cilantro Corn Dumplings for dinner--not a common occurrence on a week night!

Tuesday, January 18th
One of Elaina's favorite activities of late is "rearranging" the lazy susan (if you understand "rearranging" to consist of taking all objects currently residing in the cabinet out, and exploring the contents as they sit at your feet). She is particularly enamored with Bacon Bits. I take full responsibility for this (even if she's never tasted one...).

Wednesday, January 19th

In addition to rearranging the lazy susan, E loves "help" with laundry. Makes it a challenge to get things folded, but it makes her happy :)

Thursday, January 20th

Today was the first day I had to use my new Beband because I couldn't button my pants. Hello, second trimester!!

And I'm including this picture, too...just because I love it.

Friday, January 21st

I believe it was -4 when I got up this morning...this has been one of my favorite views this winter!

Project Life: Week 2

Week Two:

Saturday, January 8th


After the chaotic celebration of Rachel's wedding, we went out this morning for Gramma Beck's birthday. I got the pleasure of sitting across the table from them at Cracker Barrel. Love them so much!

Sunday, January 9th


Today we recouperated as a family (I think we were in our jammies all day!) During dinner, Elaina decided she wanted to use the spoon herself. She was pretty successful!

Monday, January 10th



Josh and I went in on a cow with Jeremy, and today Josh picked up our quarter. 220lbs later, our deep freeze is stocked for the year! Josh is already fantasizing about grilling. And the best part: we got all of this less per pound than what you pay at Kroger!

Tuesday, January 11th

Today I told my boss the news that Josh and I are expecting baby #2! Here is a belly shot from last week (please ignore the stretch marks...courtesy of Lil Miss). I am 14 weeks now...it's going so fast!

Wednesday, January 12th.
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Elaina loves to be read to. She'll often bring a book to me, place it in my hands, and the look at me expectantly until I make room on my lap.

Thursday, January 13th


Mom had a doctor appointment in Peoria today, so we got to meet them for supper. It was great to see them. What I love about this picture is that it's hard to tell who's happiest! :)

Friday, January 14th



Our little lady was feeling under the weather today, but being pushed on her scooter brightened her right up.

Project Life - Week 1

Thanks to TheMomCreative, this is one of my new year's resolutions.



This is my first go at Project Life, so....here we go!!

Saturday, January 1

Josh and I celebrated the new year by going grocery shopping. Unbeknownst to us, Elaina decided to sample the tomato we bought on the way home. We thought she was napping...


Sunday, January 2

I bought Josh a book on the West Memphis Three for Christmas, and he had his nose buried in it all week. Today, he finished!


Monday, January 3


I had a couple hours more than normal with Elaina this morning, which was a wonderful blessing. I was able to put her hair up--she looks so grown up!


Tuesday, January 4


Elaina has discovered the joys of climbing, and she is constantly trying to pull herself anywhere she can. Today, she opted for the "karate kick" method to try to hike herself up onto the couch. She's still a bit small for it, which made it even cuter. (I eventually "rescued" her and pulled her up myself.)


Wednesday, January 5


Tonight we played as a family and Josh snapped this picture of our little girl. I love this smile.


Thursday, January 6


Today we traveled to Rockford for Rachel and Lips's wedding. Here they are at their rehearsal!


Friday, January 7


To put it simply, the wedding was a beautiful success.