Monday, April 16, 2012
Easter
Gotta love an Easter post, a week and half later, right?! We were super busy for Easter but had a great time with family. Friday night we went out for a nice dinner with my Dad, Bonus Mom and sisters. Saturday we had a grown up easter egg hunt with my Mom, Clay and sisters...all the eggs had money in them and there was one golden egg, which I found, that had big money inside!!! Saturday evening we spent celebrating our cousins 6th birthday with my in laws! And Sunday we went to church with my Grandmother, the Dallas pooch parade with my Mom, Clay and sisters (such a fun event) and had dinner with my in laws. I have a few photos to share with you, but they are of none of those events...haha! It is so hard to be involved in the festivities, be an active parent and take photos so usually the photos get the short end of the stick. These are photos of baby girl getting her Easter basket from the Easter bunny...which admittedly didn't happen until Monday morning, le sigh.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
4 Years
Four years ago I opened my heart to the love of my life.
Four years ago today I finally accepted Clayton's invitation to hang out. I knew he liked me and he tried very hard for a few months to get me to just hang out with him and his friends. I always declined. I just wasn't sure I was ready to let him in. I wasn't sure I was ready to date anyone. He was a nice guy and funny-always made me laugh! I just had my own hang ups.
Four years ago I decided to let go and give it a shot, he sure as hell deserved it. He never gave up on asking me out and I am so glad he didn't.
Four years ago we hung out and watched The Secret Window. Our first date-something I look back on now and see just how perfectly us it was!
We truly were inseparable after that. It was obvious to everyone we worked with (oh yeah, we met while working together, so when I say he asked me out for months he asked almost everyday-amazing he never gave up on me. He saw our future before I could.) The only time we've been apart since that day four years ago was that summer when I went on a family vacation. And of course we talked multiple times everyday on the phone. So in 3.5 years we haven't been apart for more than a few hours (work days and such.) And I would not have it any other way.
He is my husband, my best friend, my life and one true love. I thank God everyday that this amazing man was able to see something that at first I couldn't and that he had the strength and determination to see it through!
We've come a long way in just four short years and I cannot wait to see where the rest of our journey takes us.
Four years ago today I finally accepted Clayton's invitation to hang out. I knew he liked me and he tried very hard for a few months to get me to just hang out with him and his friends. I always declined. I just wasn't sure I was ready to let him in. I wasn't sure I was ready to date anyone. He was a nice guy and funny-always made me laugh! I just had my own hang ups.
Four years ago I decided to let go and give it a shot, he sure as hell deserved it. He never gave up on asking me out and I am so glad he didn't.
Four years ago we hung out and watched The Secret Window. Our first date-something I look back on now and see just how perfectly us it was!
We truly were inseparable after that. It was obvious to everyone we worked with (oh yeah, we met while working together, so when I say he asked me out for months he asked almost everyday-amazing he never gave up on me. He saw our future before I could.) The only time we've been apart since that day four years ago was that summer when I went on a family vacation. And of course we talked multiple times everyday on the phone. So in 3.5 years we haven't been apart for more than a few hours (work days and such.) And I would not have it any other way.
He is my husband, my best friend, my life and one true love. I thank God everyday that this amazing man was able to see something that at first I couldn't and that he had the strength and determination to see it through!
We've come a long way in just four short years and I cannot wait to see where the rest of our journey takes us.
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| The first photo taken of us together...May 6, 2008 |
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Embrace the Camera
Embrace the Camera was started by Emily over at The Anderson Crew. I think it such an amazing idea that I had to start participating! The idea is to get into the photos you take of the people you love. Friends, family, spouse, kids, whoever it may be. I want Kennedy to look back at photos and see me. I don't have many photos with my mom because she was always the one taking the photos. So here is this weeks embrace the camera. And if you have never heard of it, I urge you to check it out and get yourself in those photos!!
Kennedy and I discovering all the goodies the Easter Bunny brought her...How awesome are those glasses?! E.B. also brought the paci, some bunny ears, Peter Rabbit stuffed animal and other goodies!
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| Edited in Picasa with the 60's filter |
Monday, April 9, 2012
Reunited...
AND IT FEELS SO GOOD!! Oh dearest pinterest! I have missed you so much. I gave up pinterest for Lent so yesterday, Easter Sunday I was able to log back in :) I have been on pinterest for over a year and over the Lenten season they made a few updates and changes. I got to read about it in my email and long for the day when I could check it out myself. I have to say, so far so good...slow clap for the new changes!
You can follow me here. I need to start getting to work on some of the things I have pinned...no point in just pinning, need to start doing! Was there anything I missed while I was gone? Any pins I NEED to repin? So glad to be back :D
You can follow me here. I need to start getting to work on some of the things I have pinned...no point in just pinning, need to start doing! Was there anything I missed while I was gone? Any pins I NEED to repin? So glad to be back :D
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Kennedy's Moment: Big News
When we left off at Kennedy's Moment: The Decision I had just taken a pregnancy test after a few months of "trying" for a baby.
I knew before I even took the test what the result was going to be. I had felt differently for about 2 weeks, and that couldn't just be in my head. March 22nd, the day I was supposed to start my period, I went to the store and purchased a pack with two pregnancy tests. I got home and tested immediately. Inconclusive. Apparently I had done something wrong. I would have to wait to retest. I waited about an hour, until I knew I could use the restroom again. They say it's best to test right when you wake up, but I figured testing at 11:00 in the morning was good enough and if I got another inconclusive I would just go get another set of tests and wait until the next day. I sat there and waited the required 3 mintues...willing myself not to even glance at the test before then. 3 minutes pass and...
I was in complete shock...extremely excited but still shocked! I had about an hour before Clayton would be home for lunch. I wanted to tell him in some grand exciting way. I couldn't think of anything. I really should have thought all this through before even taking the test! I sat down and wrote him a note on some pretty stationary I have. I wrapped the test and note and put them in a gift bag (I am still pretty disappointed with this...how blah!) I then proceeded to pace around the house like a crazy person until he got home.
I tried to act normal and cool when Clayton walked through the door. I put the bag on the kitchen counter and decided I'd just let him "find" it when he found it. I wasn't going to prod or push. My hands were shaking and my legs felt like jello. I knew he would be excited, but I was so nervous! Clayton on the other hand was preoccupied with telling me some story...I have no idea what the story was about...I was just nodding and "mmhmming" waiting for this story to be over! It seemed to last FOREVER. Finally he noticed the gift bag. "What is this?!" he asked. I couldn't say a word. He read the note first and before he even finished reading he gasped and looked over at me with the biggest smile! All my nerves were washed away with that smile. He came over and hugged me and we talked about the reality that was setting in...WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A BABY!!!
I wanted to wait to tell our families until we were a little further along. I figured out with an online calculator that we were due November 24th and I was only 4 1/2 weeks along. I knew that might not be true, but I would have to wait until my doctor could confirm and I knew from my sisters pregnancy that they wouldn't even schedule an appointment for me until I was at least 8 weeks. I wanted to wait until we were at least 12 weeks, until we reached the "safe zone." But Clayton was not interested in that plan. He waited two days and then told his sister. Coming just about a month after her news, she was shocked. I was nervous about telling her more than anyone. I did not want her to feel like we were stealing her thunder. We had been waiting for this moment for a few months and the timing would surely make it seem like that is exactly what we were trying to do. I think she probably did end up feeling that way a little bit, and I hate that. But she was awesome and never made us feel like it. I think Clayton ended up calling his mom to tell his parents a little later that evening. She might have been more shocked! Two grandbabies at once! Now with my in-laws in the know, it was time to spill the beans to my family.
I was still apprehensive about telling people so early. I was visitng my sister and baby niece the day after Clayton told his family. I was still undecided about when I would tell my family. I decided to tell my sister that day. I was holding my niece and said "Do you want a baby cousin? I hope so because you are going to get one!" My sister said "WAIT?! WHAT?! Are you pregnant?!" I told her yes and asked her not to tell Mom! She immediately got out her pregnancy books and had me take them home with me. I felt upset when I found out she was going to have a baby first, but in that moment I realized how cool it was. I was going to be able to ask my little sister for advice. I didn't have to wonder if this or that was normal, I could just call her up and ask, that was an amazing feeling (I got doubly lucky with having my sis in law to ask too!) I went home that afternoon still wondering when to tell my parents.
My Mom called me a week after I found out our big news to chat. I figured there was no better time than the present and told her she was getting a second grandbaby! I think maybe I was nervous to tell my parents because what would they think of two babies so close together...but immediately my Mom was congratulating us and was so excited! I told her I needed to call my Dad and Stepmom and baby sister. Calling them really was a blur. I was on the phone for about 4 hours that day. Everyone was so excited though!
Now that everyone knew, we just had to wait until our first appointment.
I knew before I even took the test what the result was going to be. I had felt differently for about 2 weeks, and that couldn't just be in my head. March 22nd, the day I was supposed to start my period, I went to the store and purchased a pack with two pregnancy tests. I got home and tested immediately. Inconclusive. Apparently I had done something wrong. I would have to wait to retest. I waited about an hour, until I knew I could use the restroom again. They say it's best to test right when you wake up, but I figured testing at 11:00 in the morning was good enough and if I got another inconclusive I would just go get another set of tests and wait until the next day. I sat there and waited the required 3 mintues...willing myself not to even glance at the test before then. 3 minutes pass and...
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| I will spare you the dorky pictures I took of myself after getting this glorious result! |
I tried to act normal and cool when Clayton walked through the door. I put the bag on the kitchen counter and decided I'd just let him "find" it when he found it. I wasn't going to prod or push. My hands were shaking and my legs felt like jello. I knew he would be excited, but I was so nervous! Clayton on the other hand was preoccupied with telling me some story...I have no idea what the story was about...I was just nodding and "mmhmming" waiting for this story to be over! It seemed to last FOREVER. Finally he noticed the gift bag. "What is this?!" he asked. I couldn't say a word. He read the note first and before he even finished reading he gasped and looked over at me with the biggest smile! All my nerves were washed away with that smile. He came over and hugged me and we talked about the reality that was setting in...WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A BABY!!!
I wanted to wait to tell our families until we were a little further along. I figured out with an online calculator that we were due November 24th and I was only 4 1/2 weeks along. I knew that might not be true, but I would have to wait until my doctor could confirm and I knew from my sisters pregnancy that they wouldn't even schedule an appointment for me until I was at least 8 weeks. I wanted to wait until we were at least 12 weeks, until we reached the "safe zone." But Clayton was not interested in that plan. He waited two days and then told his sister. Coming just about a month after her news, she was shocked. I was nervous about telling her more than anyone. I did not want her to feel like we were stealing her thunder. We had been waiting for this moment for a few months and the timing would surely make it seem like that is exactly what we were trying to do. I think she probably did end up feeling that way a little bit, and I hate that. But she was awesome and never made us feel like it. I think Clayton ended up calling his mom to tell his parents a little later that evening. She might have been more shocked! Two grandbabies at once! Now with my in-laws in the know, it was time to spill the beans to my family.
I was still apprehensive about telling people so early. I was visitng my sister and baby niece the day after Clayton told his family. I was still undecided about when I would tell my family. I decided to tell my sister that day. I was holding my niece and said "Do you want a baby cousin? I hope so because you are going to get one!" My sister said "WAIT?! WHAT?! Are you pregnant?!" I told her yes and asked her not to tell Mom! She immediately got out her pregnancy books and had me take them home with me. I felt upset when I found out she was going to have a baby first, but in that moment I realized how cool it was. I was going to be able to ask my little sister for advice. I didn't have to wonder if this or that was normal, I could just call her up and ask, that was an amazing feeling (I got doubly lucky with having my sis in law to ask too!) I went home that afternoon still wondering when to tell my parents.
My Mom called me a week after I found out our big news to chat. I figured there was no better time than the present and told her she was getting a second grandbaby! I think maybe I was nervous to tell my parents because what would they think of two babies so close together...but immediately my Mom was congratulating us and was so excited! I told her I needed to call my Dad and Stepmom and baby sister. Calling them really was a blur. I was on the phone for about 4 hours that day. Everyone was so excited though!
Now that everyone knew, we just had to wait until our first appointment.
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