Monday, July 25, 2011

our weekend~celebratin' Mama's birthday & 10 weeks~

This weekend was pretty laid back & relaxin' :)
which was nice since all I want to do lately is relax!

Friday evening we grilled with Bobby & Meredith! It was nice to catch up since we hadn't hung out with them since their wedding (may 21). We had alot to catch up on! & they did all the preparin & cooking, so that was really nice too :) I'm all about "takin it easy" lately!

Saturday consisted of cleaning the house, eating out for Mama's birthday & a visit to the funeral home. My great-aunt Iva went home to be with her Lord. She was such a sweet lady! About 5-6 years ago I lived two houses down from Aunt Iva & she would always come over & feed Murphy LOTS of treats! I'm not sure who loved who the most! She will truly be missed by many ♥

Sunday was interesting...
we started our day with some breakfast in dunn & a quick trip to Lowe's for big trash bags (see, i told you it was interesting) ha!
Once we got home I decided to chill out in the pool for a bit...it was pretty nice! Next we took the dogs for a swim in the pond...mistake! Normally this would be an uneventful occasion..some would even call it relaxing!
but not Sunday..
we had a guest visitor that joined us...a little black puppy from "the woods" that aggravated Murphy to the point of growling (it takes alot for this to happen!) Every time we'd throw Murphy's stick, that lil puppy would bite his tail & try to jump on his back to catch a ride! Poor fella! I was extremely proud of both he & Stein for "keepin their cool" with this puppy :) Next came the thunder...so we loaded up & headed home..b/c we all know how Murphy gets during storms! As we headed home Matt notices that Stein is jumpin around crazy-like in the bed of the truck & Murphy is nowhere to be seen! (no, he didn't fall out of the truck.) We stopped to find Murphy having a horrible seizure, and then another, and then rain! We musta been a sight! He finally "came out of it" & we were able to get outta the rain & get home! Once home...we stayed home :) & rented a movie to end our eventful day!

Today was our first official ultrasound & 10 week appt! Everything went great! Dr. Flanagan said our lil' peanut looks perfect :) We really like her & although we still have to meet the other 5 doctors with the group, I hope she's the one to deliver our baby!

So, here's a few pics from our weekend :)

Mama's 55th Birthday ♥

the toy Matt brought home for "me", since he saw me playing it in Cracker Barrel & thought I would like one! Isn't that sweet?...the only thing is, he can't put it down long enough for me to play it :)
 he's gettin good too..such a sweetie! 

our fur children enjoyin the AC!
it's just too hot!!

I know, I know...it's very early to be taking these, but I couldn't resist any longer!
..& Matt wanted his 10 week pic taken also..so, here goes..

he says as my belly gets bigger, his is gonna get smaller.
we'll see :) he's a nutt!!!

our 10 week ultrasound!!
his/her eyes look really big! they say that's normal :)
& according to my BabyCenter update today:
If you could take a peek inside your womb, you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.

I can't believe "she" already has peach-fuzz! That's so sweet! ♥

Our new neighbors have an 8 month old precious baby boy! His name is Tyler :)
Tyler's mommy Amy was sweet enough to lend me this book..so far it's very interesting..with lots of "interesting" pictures :)


Monday, July 18, 2011

fun things about our weekend..

Today marks week 9 of my pregnancy!
So far things are going remarkably well!...no nausea, no extreme tiredness, no crazy cravings, no emotional breakdowns, did i mention no nausea?!? Thank you Lord for no nausea!! I pray it stays that way :) & honestly, if it weren't for my extreme soreness "up top", I really wouldn't believe that I was pregnant. We have our first appointment at Wilkerson Ob/Gyn next Monday for our first official ultrasound (10 weeks)! Please continue to keep us in your prayers ♥ 


My sweet cousin, Crystal, sent Matt & I our very first "pregnancy" card!
It is too cute :)

Murphy eatin' his "popsicle" in the backyard!
Maybe next time I'll add a lil' flavor :)

no caption needed...just some gooood eatin'

finally finished cleanin' up my $1.00 yardsale find...
it's amazing what a lil' paint can do!

thought this was just amazing!
you can get a haircut & a grilled cheese at the same time!!
...just one of the many reasons we call this place home ♥

thanks to my sweetie for keepin' my flowers alive :)
i haven't been outside much lately...too dadlim hot!!

our 3rd annual Virginia Derby trip saturday

& they're off!!!
this'll get your heart racin!

 
a fun day had by all :)

yes...we are fast!
..like lightning :)
random, i know!

Hope everyone has a fabulous week!


Monday, July 11, 2011

our weekend :)

a beautiful sunrise :)

takin' the "puppies" swimmin'...a great way to end our busy week!
murphy fetchin' his stick..& stein, well, not sure what he's doin'

headed out for some good mexican food!!...heartburn set in shortly after dinner :(

just love this ♥..
my favorite would have to be A, and L, X is a must..and Y is pretty awesome too!
guess i can't pick one favorite :)


CUPCAKES!!!
 most difficult moment during my pregnancy so far...NOT lickin' the bowl!!

trying out a few different "water circulators" to keep stein & murphy's
water cool during these extreme temps!
man, it's freakin' HOT!!!

my most proud moment of the weekend!
a clean, organized closet. 12 bags to Benson Rescue Mission!
you can actually see the floor now :)

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Our family of two will soon be three! ♥

We're having a baby!!

Matt & I are beyond excited to meet our lil' miracle :) February seems like such a long time away, but I know when I reflect on this awesome journey, it will have gone by in a flash!
So....LOTS of pics will be a necessity...which warrants the purchase of a nice, new camera & just to be on the safe side, a video camera too :) Murphy & Stein will be my "subjects" as I learn how to use all my new gadgets...so excited!!! This child will not be deprived of hearing..."say cheese!" & I can't wait to begin this new chapter with the best friend!! Thank you Lord for blessing me with such a warm, thoughtful & loving husband. Please keep our family in your daily thoughts & prayers that Mama, Daddy & baby will stay safe, healthy & well :) We are so very blessed!

And these are the moments
I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments
I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
~Sara Evans




the night we discovered we were going to be parents!
6/16/2011

5 pregnancy tests later!
i just had to be certain :)

A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balance smaller, home happier, clothes dirty, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.
~Unknown



Tuesday, July 5, 2011

our ~Independence~ weekend

“He who is brave is free."
~Seneca
Thanks to all the brave men & women who fight day after day for my freedom!

As we enjoyed our long three day weekend, I thought of those who have paid the ultimate price for my freedom & the young men & women who are right now putting their lives on the line daily so that I (we) are able to enjoy "everyday" luxuries that so many do not have!

God Bless America!!
Land of the Free!
Home of the Brave!

matt & chris solving the world's problems...
or at least thinkin' they are :)

sarah & I listenin' & rollin' our eyes back in our heads!

pretty scenery 'round the pool :)

chillaxin'...it's what we do :)

the Carroll's

the Johnson's had to whoop up on the Carroll's in a lil' cornhole match!

& sarah just bein' sarah

grandma's flowers have finally bloomed ♥

already gettin' steamy..& it's not even 11:00 yet!

new banana leaves

stein, matt & myself watched the firework show from the patio!
it was beautiful!!

murphy declined :(

Happy 4th of July!!!