Aunt Beth and Cousin Lauren

We were so glad that Aunt Beth and Cousin Lauren flew all the way from North Carolina to visit us a few weeks ago. Aren't they so cute!?!

Don't Mess with Texas...Mia!

Mia made it! We took our first daring family vacation to Texas the last week in April. Nana and Grandpa were thrilled because after 39 years of marriage...they are finally empty nesters! Nana was elated as her "house was full again!" Becky's little brother Mike and his wife Heather had a little girl the day before Mia. Here are some pics with Mia Jane and little cousin Kati. I think they're going to be best buddies! The plane trip went well and we really enjoyed being with everyone and spending time with friends and family!

***The McKells Visit!!!! Holly and Quinton Rock***

We Love the McKells!! Quinton and Holly are the Bomb! They were so kind as to grace our home with their presence a couple of days ago. We had a blast and really enjoyed their company. They are gooooood people, and we can't wait to see them again!!
mucho love,
Dave, Becky, and Baby Mia

*****Baby Mia Story Time*****

Isn't Becky a good mother? She has been reading to Mia every night. ;)

Welcome Mia Jane Filhart!!!!

To all Friends, Family, Acquaintances, and Neighbors around the world:
Yes y'all, yes yes y'all, it's as official as a referee with a whistle!!! Mia Jane Filhart entered the world at 0017 hrs on Saturday, March 08, 2008. Mia's weight upon arrival was 8.5 pounds, and she was 20.5 inches tall. Becky and I, needless to say, are the proudest of parents...she is the cutest little thing you have ever seen, and she has the most beautiful hands and feet!!! Mia came into the world with some wavy dark hair too, feathered on the sides, reminiscent of Joan Jett circa '83 or thereabouts.
And I'll have to tell you, as a witness to it all, I was thoroughly impressed with the skills of my sweet wife! She was an all-star in its purest form! Becky didn't cuss during delivery or pull any of that Hollywood bull crap. She didn't even break a sweat! I'm not a-jokin'!! I'm telling you, Becky's talents lie in the making and delivering of babies! She was inspiring!! In the midst of her pain and sorrow, (that often befalls a woman during times of labor and delivery), she looked at me, through the tears, and said with renewed vigor, "We can do this, right?!" She had the eye of the tiger, and I fell in love with her all over again. She started pushin' and just wouldn't let up...total time 1.25 hrs, and we were out of there. I'm so darn proud of my Becky. And I promise, as soon as Mia was out, Becky was just smiling, just as if nothing had happened, **as evidenced in the pictures.
So we stayed at the hospital until around noon on Sunday, and we have been kickin' it ever since. We look forward to our time together, chasing the waves and raising heck. And no matter where we are, as long as we're together, it will feel like home.
We love you all, and thank you so much for all of your love and support. Our cup of joy is overfilled. It is very humbling. We surely have been blessed.



mucho love, sincerity, gratitude, and respect,
Dave, Becky, and Mia

p.s. one down, 11 more to go!! ;)

We spent our Christmas vacation in San Antonio, Texas. It was the first time in over 10 years that Becky's entire family was together for Christmas. With a baby shower (with sister-in-law and fellow mommy-to-be Heather), and fishing with the grandkids...it was wonderful to be home.

She's comin' soon!

Here we are at Becky's birthday dinner at Joe's BBQ in Gilbert, AZ on Feb. 5th, 2008. With only about 4 weeks to go, mommy and baby are getting nice and big!!!!

OUR FIRST BABY PICTURES!!!!!!!

Hello ya'll !! O.K., this is mine and Becky's first legitimate post on our new family web blog, and what a better way to do it than to post pictures of our new baby!!!??! Yep, for those that don't know it Becky is due March 7th! My life sure is changing fast!! In a good way! These pics were taken on Oct. 25, 2007, when Becky was 21 weeks pregnant. Without further adieu, here are the pictures of our new baby girl (still in the womb, but very much alive)! A few weeks before these pictures were taken I heard her little heartbeat, about two to three times faster than mine. It was really exciting to say the least. We feel really blessed. They are shots of her profile, body, and feet, can you guess which is which? Doesn't she have the cutest little feet? Look at her cute little toes!! I love her already!! **Also, we are trying to figure out a name for our little girl, please vote on the name you most like on our little poll....I have my idea of the name and Becky has hers ;) now it's time for the people to decide!!!!!
love,
Dave

What to say when I have nothing to say

My name is Becky aaaannnndddddd.....
I teach Fourth Grade.

This is Our New Blog Sight!!!

This is our new Blog Sight!!!!