Sunday, May 15, 2011

90

Grandmother had a BIG birthday in April, which means you need a big party! I am so thankful for all 90 years of my Grandmother's life and look forward to celebrating many more.







We love you Grandmother. What a wonderful evening! I can not think of a better reason to celebrate!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

the dot

On January 27th we had our first big appointment. John asked where I wanted to go for a special lunch before the big ultrasound. I'm classy and fancy, so I chose Chick fila. 
I was so anxious I could hardly eat my french fries...if you know me that is not a good sign.

I've never prayed to see a "dot" so hard in my whole life.

Within minutes of the ultrasound there IT was. The long prayed for dot.

The dot was a baby. 

....our baby.

due September 17th.

 

I've never loved a dot so much.


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

January 16th

I've been waiting on the words to catch up with me for this next post...but I don't know that they ever will.

The one word I have is "thankful". On January 16th I took a pregnancy test. Unlike ALL the others this one said PREGNANT. The word never looked so sweet. John was at work that Sunday morning, and instead of sharing the news like I once dreamed, I called him. at work. and I think I just said
"IT DOESN'T SAY NOT"


Thrilled.

Bloodwork, lab results, progesterone, thyroid checks, bloodwork, labs...

PREGNANT

The official beginning to everything I have ever dreamed.

I've never wanted anything so badly, but had so little control. A lesson in trust. A time filled with prayer.
An amazing journey so far, and I am just THANKFUL that the lord had this journey in store for us.

the trip

After a three month hiatus, I think its time to get to blogging.

grab a cup of coffee, we've got some major catching up to do!

WAYYY back in January we took a little trip. Auburn had a little "away game". John dreamed of getting to go, but we knew it was not a realistic idea...until our friend Will called John letting him know that he had access to two tickets! All the pieces quickly started to fall in to place and we decided it was an opportunity we couldn't pass up! I was thrilled for John to have the trip of a lifetime, and was happy to stay home....until I heard words like Sedona, and Grand Canyon. Luckily the boys were sweet enough to let me  tag a long for a great adventure!

Trips are always better when you write about them while they are fresh on your mind. Three months later, not so much. Long story short. We had a BLAST. The trip was fun and easy. Sedona was beautiful. The Grand Canyon was beyond breath taking. We toured National Parks and Indian ruins. Great company and lots of fun things packed our days and nights!

...and surprisingly Will still wanted to be our friend after spending so much time with us!

 beautiful Sedona


 this guy was spotted hanging out in a tree near the road on our way to the game...omen??




 the MAIN event

 quite possibly the happiest moment of John's life

 ...for some reason John felt the need to document my shoe choice for the day :)



 cliff dwellings

 Lava flow trail


 Incredible Indian ruins

 Grand Canyon!

John gave my height phobic self a heart attack...but it did make for an awesome picture!

Thank you Will for the awesome opportunity!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

it's a bird...it's a plane....


it's Johnny good times running his FIRST.EVER 5K!
(with a smile I might add)



 Go Johnny! GO!
finishing the race strong!

Our dear friend Jur & John. victory picture

John's Mill Manager who challenged everyone to join the race

Proud would be an understatement.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

history in the making

Who is this un-photogenic bunch you may ask?!?

MY FAMILY....all of us. in ONE picture. all in the same place. at the same time. and almost all of us looking in the same direction. 

mission accomplished.


Here is Honey and Grandmother with their grandchildren (minus one!) These two newlyweds just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary! Sure does make 5 years sound shabby!

Monday, January 3, 2011

count down to 2011...


10.......... Alabama victories

9......... babies born! addie, julie ann, scott, ben, miller, parker, brooks, cates & finley 

8........ awesome couples to ring in the new year!

7....... months of tiling bathrooms

6...... fun weekends with friends and family Girls' weekend, Annual Outlet trip, Loxley, Smokies , beach with Laura and Wheeler, lake with Leslie and John




5..... years of marriage


4.... paintings painted 




3... reunions



2.. romantic get aways 


1. ONE God who blessed us beyond our imagination in 2010. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!