Welcome to the Acosta Family Journal. So much has changed in our lives since we were married in August 2004. Please bookmark this site so I can keep you updated on our family events and share our pictures. We love all of you and wish we could get together more often. This blog will help to stay close. The picture above is from our first 4th of July 2006, in our new home in Fillmore. We have been having an annual BBQ every year since. Special thanks to Jen for helping me set this site up! I needed help from the younger generation.
Though being pregnant through the summer was difficult with my complications, Breanna, Evan and I still had a good time. This is the Lake Casitas Water Park. It was a good way to beat the heat. I spent most of my time floating on the Lazy River. It was great!
We had swim parties, BBQs and a Luau at home too! The kids also went rock climbing, to Skating Plus, and the park. Breanna had a great time at the Smart Start Summer Day Camp and Evan learned to swim at the Santa Paula High School. They kept busy despite not being able to go on a family vacation this year.
Sisters, Jen, Carrie and Wendy at the October 4th baby shower. I was 35 weeks pregnant and feeling it. We were so blessed by family and freinds at the showers. Thank you to everyone.
Little did we know that I would go into labor in just two short weeks. On my birthday, no less, October 17th. I was in labor all day and did not know it. I thought it was painful Braxton Hicks. That will be a birthday to remember!
Little did we know that I would go into labor in just two short weeks. On my birthday, no less, October 17th. I was in labor all day and did not know it. I thought it was painful Braxton Hicks. That will be a birthday to remember!
I got the best present!
Avery Grace Acosta born October 18, 2008 at 3:30 am at Santa Paula Hospital by Cesaran Section. She weighed 7 lbs. 1.3 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. 
Papa, Breanna and Avery; 2 days old. Breanna is such a great big sister. She helps with Avery's care and loves picking out her outfits.
Mommy and Avery; 4 days old. We are going home from the hospital today! Avery will get to meet Harley (our dog) for the first time and get aquainted with her new home. (We did go home, only to be admitted again the next day for juandice, but Avery did fine.)
We are so excited to welcome Avery to our family. Jason and I tried for years to become pregnant and we beleive she is our little miracle. She has cemented our family and we thank God for her. We can't imagine life without her despite sleepless nights and dirty diapers.
Visiting at Nana and Tata's House. They were just as excited to meet Avery as we were. Breanna and Avery are their only grandchildren. We are lucky the girls have grandparents that live close by.
Grandpa and Avery October 22, 2008. We love you Grandpa and we will never forget. I was so fortunate to have you in my life and I owe you and Grandma for my success becuase of your guidance and love. You showed me the way and I thank you for it. I miss you!Avery will know what a special man you were and how special she was to you; thank you for holding on. Praise God for you Grandpa! Your spirit is with us in our hearts......always!
William B. Holt made his journey to heaven October 23, 2008.
Halloween 2008
Evan is the Headless Horseman and Avery is our little Sweet Pea Pod. Breanna was a Bumble Bee Princess. She spent Halloween in LA this year do here is a picture of her from last year at Halloween time. She was a pirate and we had a kids party and they all had a great time. We
didn't have a party this year becuase of the arrival of our new little treat.
Thanksgiving 2008
Grandma and Avery, Evan and Papa and Breanna
Great Grandma Nay
There have many so many changes to our family recently it is hard to keep up.
Avery is two months old already! She had her shots and 2 month check up and is thriving. She loves sticking her tongue out, cooing, and smiling she is so much fun!
Her favorite things to do are hang out in her vibrating Papasan chair, swing, eat and sleep.
She is just starting to sleep 3 or 4 hour stents now that she is two months. I'm hoping she is transitioning from waking every two hours and starting to know the difference between day and night. She is not on a consistent schedule yet, but my goal is to start sleep training at three months. Lord knows we need sleep.
We went to see Santa on Decemeber 17th at the mall. I love being a new Mom and love my family. We are all looking forward to Christmas with our new little present! Merry Christmas and God bless all of you! Love the Acosta's!
