Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel

My sweet girl, this is our song. 

Anytime, everytime it comes across the radio we stop whatever we're doing, pick you up and dance. 

 

2013 What we've been up to

Well hello there my dearly deprived DiMaria blog! 

We've been busy in the most magical way and our time has been spent loving up on our sweet little miracle, Anita Grace.  It's easy to say that this is by far the best year of our lives.  Amazed every day, I just can't get over it.  We're parents now! 

http://anitaandco.blogspot.com/

Aside from that, the usual.  We like playing outdoors as much as possible.  Not cooking near as much, instead perfectly happy to pick up easy fixes so we can spend more time with the above mentioned cutie.  Work is good, busy this year with a large scale merger.  Animals are happy and healthy. House is still standing.  What more could you ask for? 

Other Babes of 2013

Hi Love. 
So the world is all giddy today with headlines of a new Prince across the pond.  I thought it was the perfect excuse to catalogue some of the famous babies you'll be growing up with...

Born July 22, 2013

America adores this newly married couple!

Welcome a sweet new prince - His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge

Born April 13, 2013

Jenna Bush and Hubby welcomed little Margaret Laura ‘Mila’ Hager
It was fun watching her pregnancy updates on The Today Show

(Your Daddy's favorite President, George W. Bush - his 1st granddaughter)

Born April 6, 2013

One of our favorites, three-time Olympic gold medalist

Kerri Walsh Jennings & newest baby girl Scout

We watched her in the 2012 games and found out afterwards she was pregnant at the time

Born August 29, 2012

Giuliana & Bill Rancic welcomed baby Duke

I list this baby because its near and dear to your Mamma's heart. 

This couple had struggles getting pregnant just the same as your Daddy and I did.  I watched sadly their reality television show that documented the fertility process they went through.  IVF didn't work for them as it did for us, but thankfully they succeeded with a surrogate.  Such a sweet and happy ending!

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And for some not-so-famous, but definitely famous in our hearts...

Here are the following friends and family who have recently welcomed babies too! 

(I'd post photos, but I didn't ask permission)

~ Daddy's cousin Susan and her husband Jason welcomed baby boy Logan.  You two almost shared the same birthday! (Michigan)

~ Mommy's cousin Holly and her husband Andy welcomed baby boy Paxton. We're hoping to meet him at Thanksgiving in Ohio with our Batey family. (Chicago)

~ One of your Daddy's best friends, Roger and his wife Candie welcomed a little boy Luuc.  He's the cutest thing ever and we like to refer to him as "Anita's boyfriend".  (Michigan)

~ One of your Mommy's high school friends Chrissy and her hubby recently had a baby girl Audrey.  We sure wish they lived closer so we could see each other more often!  (Arizona)

~ Mommy's cousin Kiely and her wife Jenna welcomed baby boy Emerson.  We couldn't be happier for this sweet family of three!  We got to meet him on his 1 month birthday, and even though he was three months younger than you, he already matched you in weight.  A big boy indeed! (Idaho)

July fun in the sun

~ Anita's first time to church

~ Meeting Great Grandma Geri

~ First time to our favorite summer hangout, the Treccani Ranch and first dip in the river

~ First camping trip to Sagehen Resevoir

~ First ATV ride in the mountains (note to parents everywhere...don't forget nap time!)

~ Watching fireworks from our cul-de-sac with Grandma and the neighbors

~ Lying on a blanket in the shade (two wasp stings included for Mom)

~ Morning walks to the store with Daddy