Good News!!

I know I know…it has been forever since I have last blogged, but once you get out of the groove of blogging it seems crazy that you ever had things to blog about! Today there is actually something crazy-exciting that I would like to announce….

Steve and I are going to have a baby! We are 13 weeks pregnant, and couldn't be more excited about this big fat blessing from the Lord!

Ever since I found I was pregnant:

I have been praying for our little one all the time

I have been overwhelmed with thankfulness

I have been very protective of the music our baby listens to (only Christian or very uplifting music)

I have tried to stay away from foods that I think our baby might not like (which is totally dependent on the day and the mood I am in)

I have been craving lots of pizza, frozen yogurt, and fruit

I realize more and more everyday that my husband is going to tie with my dad as the most phenomenal dad ever

Have been so thankful for the way that all my family is so prayerful and excited for the little one we have on the way

My husband has been researching everything about babies and being pregnant, and he has been policing me like crazy on all the pregnancy do's and don'ts!

I have been feeling:

Ridiculously tired

Extremely bloated

Car sick/ motion sickness all the time

Very very very emotional (but my husband has been a champ at pretending he doesn't even notice)

Hungry all the time - I am the bottomless pit

Achy - especially back aches

Thankful for the wonderful and helpful husband that i have(he has been AMAZING!)

Like we are having a boy

OVERWHELMED by how miraculous our God is and how great His love for us is!

I have been wishing that:

My husband could pee for me in the middle of the night

I had a magic wand that would clean my house, make dinner, and fix my hair for me everyday

I had more energy and motivation to exercise

That I could eat sushi

Now that I am in the 2nd trimester:

I am starting to feel soooo much better

Starting to look like I have a funny little pooch

My jeans are ridiculously tight

I am getting more and more excited and ready to meet our little one!

Stay tuned and I post pictures of my awkward growing belly!

Best Day Ever!

Today is my favorite person's birthday.  Anyone want to take a guess??  

DUHHHH!!

MY NATOR (STEVE)!!  

There is no one like my husband Nator.  He is the perfect combo platter of everything I could ever want in a man!  He is the most loving, kind, and devoted person I know, and I love that I get to snuggle up to him for the rest of my life!!     He has been the best thing that's ever happened to me,  and I am soooooo blessed to have him in my life!

" A little Birthday Boy Quiz"

1.  Where would Nator love to eat everyday for the rest of his life?

2.  Who are Lady and Lilly?

3.  Nator calls his sister __________.   And he calls his brother________________.

4.  How old will Nator be today??

5.  ______   _______  _______  _______  is Nator's blizzard of choice.

6.  "__________"  is the animal sound that Nator likes to make at any given (and almost always random) moment.

7.  ___________ is Nator's favorite Saturday Night Live Character.

8.  ____________ is Nator's favorite action drama, and  _______  ___  ____ __________

   is his favorite comedy.

9.  Nator's Nickname for me is __________.

10.  Nator calls his car the BOV....What does BOV Stand for?

answers

1. Joe T's   2. His favorite pets of all time   3. Lizbo, Dar    4. 28   5.Reeces Peanut Butter Cup    6. Meow   7. Will Ferrell   8.Braveheart,  Night at the Roxbury  9.Gator   10. Bundle of Value

A-Sizzle..

Tomorrow is Ant Susy's  Birthday!  She is by far our favorite aunt.  She brings so much fun and life to any family vacation or holiday.    

Here's a little acrostic that describes her:

Super Hilarious & Fun to be around

Unbelievably talented and smart

Selfless and Caring

Young at heart ... she has so much energy and loves to be silly!

Love you Ant Susy & hope you have a wonderful day!

Sister Cake!!

So, now that I am not working I have no time to update my blog!!  You would think it's the other way around, but time flies when you are having fun:)   Sunday was the wonderful celebration of My sister in law, Megan (I call her sister cake)!  Not only was it her 27th birthday, but it was also her and my big brother Ranger's one year anniversary.  They are such a great couple!!  I am so thankful the Lord brought Sister-Cake & Ranger together, and I love how I got to be a part of it all!  Less than 3 years ago when I sat by the beautiful and sweet Megan in my Bible Study class, I immediately thought,  I wish my brother could marry a girl like her!  Well, my wish came true!!  She definitely has been the best thing that has happened to my brother, and my whole family just adores her! Not only is she a wonderful sister in law, but she is one of my closest friends!  Love you Sister-Cake & Ranger!  

A Birthday Acrostic for Megan

Magnetic - people are drawn to you!

Easy to be around

Gorgeous & Giving

Adorable

Natural & Genuine

2 Years going on Forever...

Yesterday was Nator and my 2 year anniversary!  I am so thankful to be married to the Love of my Life and Best Friend!  

A few of my favorite things about Nator:

He makes me laugh constantly

His love for the Lord

He is lighthearted & fun loving

His good looks:)

He is fun to be around

He is the kindest person I know and will do anything for his friends and family

He is humble ( He has no idea how smart, talented & good looking he is)

He reflects the Love of Christ in the way he treats others

He's athletic

His silliness (he doesn't take life to seriously)

He's loyal to the end

He makes being married so much fun!

Free As A Bird!

I am no longer employed!!  YAY:)  I love fresh starts and new beginnings!  I've already started a list of fun ( and of course some productive) activities to do in my free time this fall.

Here is my list so far:

-spinning classes

-women's bible study

-meal ministry at my church

-go to First Friday in Philly this fall (first Friday evening of each month art galleries  throughout the city open their doors to the public)

- golf lessons

-organize my house

-play more tennis with my huz

-visit my family in Texas

-plant some flowers in my front yard

-swim laps with my friend Ashley

-learn to knit

-volunteer in my community

-Go to a pumpkin patch and pick out pumpkins to carve

-go to a fun concert

Life is good:)

Anthropologie...A good thing??

I was feeling so good about my self-controlled little self until recently an Anthropologie store opened in my area. I LOVE ANTHROPOLOGIE!  It's hard enough having a Target a couple of miles from my house ( I can't walk into Target without spending over $50) Seriously, why did Anthropologie have to plant a big fat temptation store a hop, skip &  jump away from my house? I have no idea how to walk into that store and not have an immediate need for so many lovely things!!  It's kind of ridiculous how I can go from being "perfectly content" to "critically in need".    They  need to back-space. delete. that store, so I can go back to being my good little thrifty self!   Thank goodness, my mom gave me some shopping power to Anthropologie for my birthday...yes, she always does it right!!  So, I bolted over to Anthro like a kid on their way to a candy shop!  Yes, it was just what the Dr. ordered...Thanks Mom!  You know how to make a Gator's day! 

A couple of the items I couldn't resist:

Can't wait to wear this..

This fun sweater in blue!  

This is on my wish list!!

So cute...I need it;)