I find myself feeling extremely grateful these days and I think that needs to be expressed more.
I am so lucky. These are just a few reasons:
1. I met the most amazing man.
Luke makes me laugh no matter how sad, mad, tired, or sick I may be. He loves me with absolutely all of his heart. Does anyone really know how rare this kind of love is? He wakes me up in the middle of the night just to cuddle and give me a kiss. He works 2 jobs while going to school to make a future for our little family. He is so tired from all of it, and he still volunteers to help his family, no questions asked, on his only "day off" (he still usually has 2 or 3 hours of homework, plus a 3 hour shift at the airport). He will be the best father a child could ask for. I know he's nervous about it, now, but I just know he will be the perfect example. I just wish I could find a way to show him just how much I love him. I miss him, literally the second he leaves and I still get that little flutter in my stomach when I see him, get a call, or text from him. I could never say enough about him. I just hope one day he some inkling of how much he means to me.
2. We both have jobs in this hard time.
Our country is definitely going through a hard time right now. Everyday at least 10 people come into my office to apply for our job opening and almost every one of them was laid off. It's heartbreaking. I feel so blessed to have a job that gives my family a place to live, keeps our power on, and keeps food on our table. Luke has a job that allows us to go see my family whenever we have time..we wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. I really hope and pray that this economy turns around, soon.
3. Our family
Our friends and family are completely amazing. They are there for us whenever we need them. I hate that I'm so far away from my family, but Luke's family truly makes it the best it could be. His mom and dad are just like my own. The rest of his family (aunts, uncles, grandparent, brother and sisters) are more that I ever expected, too. Our little family is growing, too. We have a baby on the way. There are so many people that don't get this opportunity and I hope we never take for granted the love of our children. I can't forget about Tank. I know most people only see the crazy side of my bubs..but he is such a great cuddler. When I'm home alone and a little homesick or if I'm actually sick Tank is just the trick. He will cuddle as long as I want to. And Tank has no sense of personal space so he is just right there, as long as you'll let him be.
We might not have new furniture, a nice tv, dining room chairs (although we might, soon hehe), a new car, or any "extra" money..but we do have the best life anyone could have. We have the purest love there is and soon we will be going through the temple to be sealed. Once we've done that and we have our baby, there is nothing that could make our life any better. I just wish that everyone could find a life like ours.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
It's a GIRL!
That's right! After all of Luke's joking about not wanting any girls-Baby #1 is a girl. We are pretty sure anyways, she was very stubborn and did not want her picture taken at all, as you can see in these next few pictures. Just to forewarn you, she is shooting us the bird blocking any decent picture of her in one of the pictures. The ultrasound tech was astonished when she realized she had caught a picture of this. So if this any sign of what our baby is going to be like, we are REALLY going to have our hands full!
Luke swears he can see something there, he keeps saying it could just be a late bloomer..and if this is the best picture we could get..maybe she is a he..guess we will find out in a few months. Now here comes the naughty one. She is literally blocking her face by shooting us the bird...hahahahah
Luke swears he can see something there, he keeps saying it could just be a late bloomer..and if this is the best picture we could get..maybe she is a he..guess we will find out in a few months. Now here comes the naughty one. She is literally blocking her face by shooting us the bird...hahahahah
Saturday, December 13, 2008
If you really want to know..
1. Do you like bleu cheese? I don't mind it with the celery and carrots that come with the wings...but I don't like the wings dipped in it.
2. Have you ever smoked? Gross, no. It is such a disgusting smell!
3. Do you own a gun? no. With all of these pregnancy hormones I would be in a heap of trouble if I owned a gun.
4. What flavor Kool-Aid was your favorite? Kiwi-Strawberry
5. Do you get nervous about doctor appointments? I'm always a little nervous, especially baby appointments, but I'm a little excited at those, too.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I really like the oscar mey
7. Favorite Christmas movie? The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I only drink water..all day..just water but sometimes I do spruce it up with a raspberry lemonade crystal light packet!
9. Can you do push-ups? HA! probably not
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My ring is definitely my favorite, but it's too loose right now so I don't know if I should wear it.
11. Favorite hobby? Sleep
12. Do you have ADD? I don't think so..I can stay pretty focused
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? How impatient I am with people and time.
14. Middle initial? M (unless you ask Luke, then it is L)
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I NEED to put away laundry. Do the dishes from yesterday, and I really need to get my hair did.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, water w/crystal light, H2O ( I get too dehydrated if I drink soda, and I hate water, but listing it 3 different ways made me feel like I have a little variety in my life)
17. Current worry? Money
18. Current hate right now? This, "come on lady step away from the donut cart?"looking stomach I have right now..it's not fat, it's baby
19. Favorite place to be? Bed..or in my old hairdresser's chair, with my shaken passion lemonade with just the feeling of COMPLETE relaxation. It's worth flying back to Florida for.
20. How did you ring in the new year? I think we were in bed by 11..we are already like old people. hahah
21. Where would you like to go? Anywhere warm that it is just me & Luke. Everywhere we go there is someone else.
22. Name 3 people to tag? Tami, Cassie, Olsen's!
23. Do you own slippers? I used to..they disappeared. So, I guess I need new ones.
24. What shirt are you wearing? My favorite pair of comfy pants and a black tee.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Yes, because they're like a pillow case that when you get warm you just roll over and the area next to you is cool.
26. Can you whistle? not really
27. Favorite color? Crimson & Gold..even if my Noles sucked it up really bad last week. Bobby will retire one day & we will rise again.
28. Would you be a pirate? I don't think so, I'm pretty sure they smelled really bad.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Lately- Chicken Fried by the Zac Brown band
30. Favorite girl's name? Shaniqua, hehe
31. Favorite boy's name? Hunter James (but no Ashley that's not the name, Luke hates it)
32. What's in your pocket right now? I'm wearing comfy pants, no pockets
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Luke & Tank playing hide & seek. Tank looking for Luke is the funniest thing I have EVER seen, he is so cautious, like he is afraid Luke is going to pop out of somewhere and scare him (he usually does, so tank is cautious for a reason.)
34. What vehicle do you drive? GMC Sierra..well Luke drives it.
35. Worst injury? Playing teatherball in the 3rd grade I looked away for a second and the ball knocked my jaw out place..it sucked really bad.
36. Do you love where you live? Yes.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 2
38. Who is your loudest friend? I don't know that we have any friends..wow, sad.
39. Do you have any pets? Yes..My precious Boxer puppy dog-Tank.
40. Does someone have a crush on you? My Hubby does.
41. Your favorite book? Anything by Agatha Christy
42. Do you collect anything? Nope.
43. Favorite sports team? FSU Seminoles. although I REALLY wish Tim Tebow was a Nole
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? Doesn't matter to me, I won't be there to hear it.
2. Have you ever smoked? Gross, no. It is such a disgusting smell!
3. Do you own a gun? no. With all of these pregnancy hormones I would be in a heap of trouble if I owned a gun.
4. What flavor Kool-Aid was your favorite? Kiwi-Strawberry
5. Do you get nervous about doctor appointments? I'm always a little nervous, especially baby appointments, but I'm a little excited at those, too.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I really like the oscar mey
7. Favorite Christmas movie? The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I only drink water..all day..just water but sometimes I do spruce it up with a raspberry lemonade crystal light packet!
9. Can you do push-ups? HA! probably not
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My ring is definitely my favorite, but it's too loose right now so I don't know if I should wear it.
11. Favorite hobby? Sleep
12. Do you have ADD? I don't think so..I can stay pretty focused
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? How impatient I am with people and time.
14. Middle initial? M (unless you ask Luke, then it is L)
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I NEED to put away laundry. Do the dishes from yesterday, and I really need to get my hair did.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, water w/crystal light, H2O ( I get too dehydrated if I drink soda, and I hate water, but listing it 3 different ways made me feel like I have a little variety in my life)
17. Current worry? Money
18. Current hate right now? This, "come on lady step away from the donut cart?"looking stomach I have right now..it's not fat, it's baby
19. Favorite place to be? Bed..or in my old hairdresser's chair, with my shaken passion lemonade with just the feeling of COMPLETE relaxation. It's worth flying back to Florida for.
20. How did you ring in the new year? I think we were in bed by 11..we are already like old people. hahah
21. Where would you like to go? Anywhere warm that it is just me & Luke. Everywhere we go there is someone else.
22. Name 3 people to tag? Tami, Cassie, Olsen's!
23. Do you own slippers? I used to..they disappeared. So, I guess I need new ones.
24. What shirt are you wearing? My favorite pair of comfy pants and a black tee.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Yes, because they're like a pillow case that when you get warm you just roll over and the area next to you is cool.
26. Can you whistle? not really
27. Favorite color? Crimson & Gold..even if my Noles sucked it up really bad last week. Bobby will retire one day & we will rise again.
28. Would you be a pirate? I don't think so, I'm pretty sure they smelled really bad.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Lately- Chicken Fried by the Zac Brown band
30. Favorite girl's name? Shaniqua, hehe
31. Favorite boy's name? Hunter James (but no Ashley that's not the name, Luke hates it)
32. What's in your pocket right now? I'm wearing comfy pants, no pockets
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Luke & Tank playing hide & seek. Tank looking for Luke is the funniest thing I have EVER seen, he is so cautious, like he is afraid Luke is going to pop out of somewhere and scare him (he usually does, so tank is cautious for a reason.)
34. What vehicle do you drive? GMC Sierra..well Luke drives it.
35. Worst injury? Playing teatherball in the 3rd grade I looked away for a second and the ball knocked my jaw out place..it sucked really bad.
36. Do you love where you live? Yes.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 2
38. Who is your loudest friend? I don't know that we have any friends..wow, sad.
39. Do you have any pets? Yes..My precious Boxer puppy dog-Tank.
40. Does someone have a crush on you? My Hubby does.
41. Your favorite book? Anything by Agatha Christy
42. Do you collect anything? Nope.
43. Favorite sports team? FSU Seminoles. although I REALLY wish Tim Tebow was a Nole
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? Doesn't matter to me, I won't be there to hear it.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Dessert!
This entire pregnancy so far has had me running away from any kind of dessert..until today.I woke up with more than a craving for this dessert my mom made like 8 or 9 years ago. I'm pretty sure it's just famous amos cookies with coolwhip and vanilla pudding with chocolate syrup on top..but I am going to wait till I have the recipe to try it so I'm not dissapointed. It's kind of like oreo cake if you've had that before, but with famous amos.I'm (quite impatiently) waiting on her to return the recipe..wow, this blog will definately be more interesting once there is a baby or digital camera in the house.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Pregnant Lady Rant
Just to forewarn you: I need to rant.
This pregnancy thus far has been nothing but miserable feelings all day.
I wake up and am sick.
I take a shower and no matter how much I turn the temperature down..still feel sick & faint
I can't eat, and if I do eat I get sick.
I'm tired all the time, I get off work at 5 and am usually in bed OUT by 6:30 or 7
I realize the baby isn't very big yet, but the way every thing is stretching (painfully) it feels huge
I tend to be a little temperamental when I surely don't need to be.
And the crying. A girl from Chang's who I thought hated me told Luke she really does miss me and that I was the last person that Chang's should've screwed over the way they did. I cried all the way home from Wendy's (which Luke wanted and I couldn't eat.)
BUT!! When I look at this little picture, and Luke rubs my belly and says how excited he is, too, about the baby, it makes it all worth it. Supposedly I am almost out of the woods with this whole "morning" sickness thing. ( I refuse to put morning sickness without the quotation marks because the name is complete B.S hahah) So I give you the first picture we have of our little peanut...who by the way is apparently due a week sooner than we thought. The latest (more accurate) due date is June 23, 2009 with a possibility of being a bit sooner, even.
This pregnancy thus far has been nothing but miserable feelings all day.
I wake up and am sick.
I take a shower and no matter how much I turn the temperature down..still feel sick & faint
I can't eat, and if I do eat I get sick.
I'm tired all the time, I get off work at 5 and am usually in bed OUT by 6:30 or 7
I realize the baby isn't very big yet, but the way every thing is stretching (painfully) it feels huge
I tend to be a little temperamental when I surely don't need to be.
And the crying. A girl from Chang's who I thought hated me told Luke she really does miss me and that I was the last person that Chang's should've screwed over the way they did. I cried all the way home from Wendy's (which Luke wanted and I couldn't eat.)
BUT!! When I look at this little picture, and Luke rubs my belly and says how excited he is, too, about the baby, it makes it all worth it. Supposedly I am almost out of the woods with this whole "morning" sickness thing. ( I refuse to put morning sickness without the quotation marks because the name is complete B.S hahah) So I give you the first picture we have of our little peanut...who by the way is apparently due a week sooner than we thought. The latest (more accurate) due date is June 23, 2009 with a possibility of being a bit sooner, even.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
It's definately happening!
We had a few (by a few I mean like 10 or 20, j.k) positive at home pregnancy tests and we just got the blood test back. My HCG level (pregnancy hormone) was 53,819. That's a whole lot of hormone. So we are definitely having a baby!! YAY! Our little family of me, Luke, and Tank, is about to get a little bigger. According to the online due date calculator, our due date is June 28, 2009-so mark the calendar!! Our first doctor's appointment is on Monday, November 17 at 3:30, so I will know for sure what the due date is and we will get to make sure it's just one in there. I'll keep you posted!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Rainy Day
Today is just a nasty day outside. I went to work ( at P.F. Chang's) and it was completely dead. Hopefully the weather will get better. But on the upside, I got called off from work tonight, so Luke and I are going to have a date night.YAY!! We only have 7 1/2 months of those left..so we're going to take advantage of that. Hopefully we will go get a new camera, I feel there is no proof of our first year of marriage and pre-baby life...this is a problem that must be fixed.
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