Myla's First Year!

Myla Peach Deter was born May 24, 2010, weighing in at 8lb 1oz. She was a large baby for her small mommy to have, but definitely worth every little ache and pain. Nothing worthwhile is easy, at least that is my philosophy :)

Myla is really the light of our life. Her smile is the most contagious grin I have ever witnessed. I really think that Myla could bring about world peace with her incredible magnetic happiness alone. She started smiling at about 1 month, which I consider pretty young. I just figured that she was no longer able to contain it. The day she was born there was an incredible spirit that Matt and I felt in the room. I know it was because Heavenly Father wants us to know that he was sending us a special daughter of God and that we are responsible for nurturing her and raising her right.

I've never met a baby like Myla. I feel like her goal every day is to spot as many people as possible, draw them in with her inescapable gaze, give them a smile they will never forget, therefore helping everyone that crosses her path remember what life is truly about and what really matters.

Myla is still not walking yet, but she is pulling herself up on everything and walking along that way. I am estimating that she will walk at 14 months like her sis. She is crazy and into EVERYTHING. I really think that she has lightening speed, even if I run I cannot stay up with her. She is fascinated with doors and every time she opens and closes them she gives us a look of astonishment and then laughs. She loves being chased and I am nervous of what a dare devil she will become. She will allow Matt to throw her in any direction and just casually laughs and smiles all the while. She is an amazing eater and therefore weighs about 21 pounds right now. She can say mama and dada, that, and amen, which cracks me up. She is very communicative, which is to be expected considering my large mouth. She is a wonderful performer and will do muscles, touchdown, blow kisses, wave and make the stinky face with the hand when I say something is stinky.

Our life was incomplete without you Ms. Myla. This world is a better place because you are in it. I can't imagine the many lives that have already been touched and will be touched by your presence alone. You are an incredible gift from our Heavenly Father and your Dad and I cherish every moment with you. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!!!

I am going to try and add a slideshow of her bday on my blog, so stay posted :)

Myla's First Year, from 0-12 months:

Much to report: Marathon, Wipeout, and Myla's 1st Birthday!

So, I hope all of your emails, blogs, tweets, and linkedin's, have not been overly bombarded with updates from me. A lot of fun stuff has been taking place and I am excited about all of it. Top of the list is Myla's First Birthday. She turns one on May 24. I will definitely dedicate a post to her with pics of her Birthday and all that, but here are some adorable pics to hold you over. Myla is the light of our family. Her happiness and huge smile are magnetic, sucking everyone in with her genuine lovey self. I smother her all day long because a million kisses a day is just not enough for me, I am always left wanting more. I love and adore her and thank God every day for her.

Next on the list is the marathon that I will be running. I am running the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco, CA on October 16, 2011. More importantly however, is that I decided to join The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training and run on behalf of two of my family members and all those who have battled with blood cancers. As I've mentioned before my Uncle suffered from Leukemia and lost his life when he was in his 30's. He left behind my beautiful Aunt and their two boys, my amazing cousins. Although my Uncle is not here I know that he is in a better place. I am grateful for all those who dedicated their time and effort on his behalf.

My Father-in-Law also battled with Lymphoma for many years. It was an extremely difficult road for him and his family to say the least. And in the end it was a battle that he won. He is a happy, healthy and very loving Husband, Father, and GrandFather. I am indebted to this wonderful charity for what it does for others who suffer these serious illnesses and this is a small way I can give back. I really do need help from all those who are willing and able to.

By joining the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training (TNT) I've committed to raising $3200 for this charity. If you would like to contribute you can help in one of two ways, or both if you would like. Professional Choice Insurance (PCI) has volunteered to donate $1 for every "like" on the PCI fb page, maxing out at $500. Please go to the PCI fb page by clicking here and press "like." If you would like to make a personal donation please go to my Fundraising page by clicking here. I wanted to thank everyone in advance for their incredible support!

Ok now, for those who missed my previous post about wipeout. I MADE IT! I actually do the course this Wednesday. Here are some of the pics of when I went to the final audition. It wont air for a while, since they film ahead of time. However, I will be sure to post the date when it airs as soon as I find out.

I made WIPEOUT!

Sorry, the pics below are not too clear. I will get a better version of them soon. These are some ever-so-lovely pics of my Wipeout tryout outfit. I wanted to relay a little of my wipeout experience thus far. So, I went to the open auditions for Wipeout at the ESPN zone Feb 5. I dressed as you see me in these pics. They invited me back for the closed auditions after that. I made it past that and they said they would give me a call if I made the show. I waited and waited and then they called me about a week ago and said I made it. May 25 will be my day to further embarrass myself and wipeout on the big balls and many other places I am sure. The pics below are of when I went to the closed auditions. My bff's parents drove me there and they were so awesome. On the way there I was hanging out the window mooing at people trying to get myself all pumped up. They were not embarrassed at all. They just sat back and enjoyed watching me make a fool of myself. I love her parents! Momma wants a new mini van, so everyone keep your fingers crossed that I win the 50k!!!!

This is me yelling "I made it to WIPEOUT!" You know, like they say "I made it to Hollywood."
So, I got hungry, sew me, their fertilizer was amazing there :)
That's called cow tipping.
The paparazzi just would not leave me alone. Us CA cows are just so HOT!