When we found out we were pregnant with Aerianna we were beyond excited and nervous like any first time parents. We had Tony's little sister living with us for almost 3 years at that point, and although we went from having no kids to becoming parents of a 10 year old, we were still very nervous. :) When we went in for our 20 week ultrasound we decided we weren't going to find out what we were having. But at the last minute we decided otherwise and the tech told us the baby was sitting Indian style and she couldn't even see her feet. Little stinker... So we had to go back in a couple of weeks later so the tech could get a good look at her legs and feet- the anticipation left us wanting to find out even more. When the tech said "You are having a baby girl", Tony was so sure we were having a boy that he asked "Are you sure? What is the chance you could be wrong?" :) I think secretly Tony wanted a big brother and a son who could help take care of me and his siblings if anything were to happen to him. This is exactly who Tony became when his father passed away when Tony was 10 years old. When i met Tony, he was working at his mom's restaurant full time, taking his sisters to school every morning, picking them up from school every afternoon, and he was only 17...etc.. But it didn't take long for Tony to love his little girl when Aerianna LaRae La was born on April 29th, 2007 weighing 6lbs 7oz, 19 inches long at 6:25pm. She came earlier then we expected at 37 weeks exactly. What a joy and blessing she has become to us!
Here is a picture of Aeri in the hospital.
Shortly after Aeri was born we realized how badly we wanted our family to be close. Tony's family was living in California, and mine were in Missoula, 12 hours away. We decided to try different options to get us closer to home either to Great Falls, or Spokane area, both failed. Right after Aeri turned 1, we became pregnant with Chloe. Morning sickness set in early at 3 weeks and didn't leave until 16 weeks. I can't remember much from this time other then being really sick. :) When i was around 18 weeks pregnant, Tony's 6 years serving in the military was up and we made the decision to leave the military life and venture to civilian life. I commend anyone who is affiliated with the military. Its a rough life, but a spiritually rewarding life. I look at the meaning of Hero differently then i ever have, not only concerning the men and women who serve, but their spouses and children. This didn't fit our family though, so we packed up and headed home to Missoula. People thought we were nuts being pregnant and jobless, but i thought otherwise. That's called being comfortable...and everyone knows i don't get too comfortable with anything when you are married to a man who likes cars. :) Okay that was funny...
We moved in with my parents, bless their hearts! :) Tony was fortunate to get on with Montana Rail Link as a Switchmen with in a couple of months. Praise GOD!! He was working in the Billings area and we were in Missoula, so it took some adjusting at first. Tony was scheduled to leave to go back to work in Laurel, Mt a day before i hit 38 weeks. He had his bags packed and that night he got a call saying he could finish training in his hometown. What a blessing, cause the next day I was alone in Huson at my parents house and i felt a contraction, i got Aeri ready and drove to Frenchtown to my Grandma's house so i wouldn't be alone. I went in to my Doc's at 2:00 and she said i was in early stages of labor but didn't want to send me home. By the time i walked in the hospital and got in my room it was 3:30p.m, and Chloe Ann La was born at 6:25p.m. weighing 7lbs 8oz, 20in long on 1/28/2009, and daddy was happy he was here, otherwise he wouldn't have made it in time. This girl is truly the sweetest peanut ever!!
Here is a picture of Chloe in the hospital!
Thanks for reading my post and getting updated on our family! <3 you all!
