Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Sunday.

Today is Easter. We're getting ready to meet my family for lunch, then after that we're driving to Jason's parents house for dinner. Today I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful, loving family on both sides. I'm blessed with the love of a child, the love of a man, the love of a family, and the love of Jesus Christ! Its good to be alive!  Happy Easter everyone.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

fifteen randoms.

I've seen these lists on a few myspace blogs. A bunch of random facts about yourself. I thought I'd give it a whirl...

1. I use to play softball, basketball, & swim. One of my biggest regrets is when I stopped making the time to continue on. I was very naturally athletic, and I feel like I could have had a lot of opportunities open up for me if I had stayed involved.

2. My favorite foods are; Pizza, teryaki beef, white rice, sushi, & quesadillas. So, its a good thing I've been blessed with a super fast metabolism.

3. I love the Dave Matthews Band. I seriously feel like that's a big reason why I first took interest in Jason. Haha. That was the first time I met someone who was a bigger fan than I am.

4. When I was 15 I had a hernia removed over the summer, & the next summer I found out I had a benign tumor in my boob. I had surgery twice in one year, and that's the only time I've ever had to.

5. When I was younger I played the violin, the flute, and piano. Even though I always wanted to to play the drums. I quit playing, because I didn't want to be a band geek.

6. I've gone to school for nursing, elementary education, criminal justice, psychology, & sociology. I'm very indecisive & to this day I can't put my finger on what I want to do, & the money train for schooling is on hiatus.

7. I am a girly tomboy. I'm really not that girly at all. I mean, I might look it sometimes, but I don't think that way generally. I rather hang out with a bunch of guys & watch football & drink beer. I like being outside in the heat, and I hate wearing anything other than flipflops. & I love hooters...  for the wings.

8. My favorite sound is two-fold. Its the sound of Grace cooing, followed but the laughter of Jason. Makes me smile everytime!

9. I hate talking on the phone & nowadays, I don't text near as much as I use to.

10. I did not vote for Barak Obama. & thus far, I wish a lot more people would have not either.

11. There are a few commercials that I can not STAND!! One is the freecreditreport dot com commercials. Everytime I hear of of those stupid jingles I want to strangle thoses losers & that parate! lol. Secondly, the shamwow guy that also does the slap chop commercial. I'm sorry, but no, the slap chop will never change my life. I'm not going to love his nuts, and my tuna isn't boring, and neither is my life. This guys has waaay too much energy! And lastly, and mostly... that stupid snuggie commercial! You know the blanket with arms. If you have a robe, simply put it on backwards. That is all the snuggie is!! Or simply wear your robe the right way and just tie it in the front. Golly!

12. I can't stand when I hear about teenagers smoking, doing drugs, drinking, having sex, cursing, and being violent. Why can't kids just be kids anymore. I want more than anything to raise my child in the same manner as my mother did.

13. When I was a very little girl, I was pretty bossy. When we played school, I had to be the teacher, if we played house, I wanted to be the dad. When we played powerrangers, I wouldn't play unless I was the pink one. Same with Clue, if I wasn't Scarlett you could count me out! =)

14. Im a very impatient person, and I change my mind like crazy.

15. I believe without a doubt, that Jason & I were made for eachother. We didn't realize it when we first met, but God sure did have a helping hand in it all. People say this all the time and it doesn't work out that way, but I do believe Jason & I will be together for all of our lives.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

one month, today

Today Grace turned one month old. She still looks so tiny though. Jason & I both agreed that this has been the longest month of our entire lives. I feel a little repetitive here, but I'm so glad that Jason & I found each other through all the mess & I'm thankful God helped direct us into each others paths, when sometimes we weren't exactly sure of what we wanted!! - When did I become so sappy?? Pregnancy hormones must still be lingering. =)

Grace is sleeping right now, but I'm sure not for long. She wakes up quite a bit in the night still. Rarely sleeps at all during the day either. I love grandparents. They are always willing to babysit. The last two Fridays Gracie stayed at grandma's house over night so Jason & I had time to spend together. Yes, we drank! I've missed doing the happy hour thing with Jason & coming home tipsy. =)  -- Tomorrow Gracie has her checkup with the doctor. Jason & I are taking her when he gets off work. I'm also going to look into more wedding information, because if we're planning something for Aug or Sep, I need to get my butt in gear. -- This has seemed super random tonight. I guess that's me. I'm going to bed. Maybe for an hour or so, haha.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Best 'job' ever.

Life with a baby is sooo much more work than I thought it would be. Its a 24/7 job. But its the best job I've ever had! Gracie is an amazing baby! She is such a joy to have. She rarely throws fits, and rather than cry, she wimpers. Everything she does is just so stinkin' cute. God really did bless us with a beautiful baby girl.

So everything is going great. Jason and I are loving life. I'm pretty sure Gracie is loving life. She's definately living the dream right now. Sleepin', eatin', and taking the occasional (& often) huge dump! We're just one big, happy family. =)

Monday, February 16, 2009

Amazing Grace.

So I had Grace on Sunday 02.08.09 @ 2:45am. I labored alllll day at home on Saturday. Contractions were ten minutes apart, so if I had decided to go to the hospital, I would have only been sent home. They told me to wait until they were 5 minutes apart, which seemed like it was never going to come. Soo, I went on with the day as much as normal as I could. We had pizza for lunch, had some friends over, took a long walk, then went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner with Jason & his basketball team. During dinner the contractions went to about 6 minutes, and I wasn't waiting any longer. We came home, grabbed some stuff, and headed out. I was dilated 5 cm and growing. Around midnight I got my epidural, and at 2am, they said the baby was ready, but the doctor was delivering another baby. Sooo, I held her in for 30mins, and started pushing. In just 15 minutes and a few pushes, she came flying out!

A baby is a beautiful miracle. I still have a hard time looking at her and believing she is mine; that Jason & I created her in just one single night. She's such a good baby too. She rarely cries; unless its time for me to go to bed. But, she sleeps in the night for almost 4 hours at a time.

Everything in my life has changed. I'm living it for her now, which is a little bit of a strange feeling. Her well-being is put before that of anyone else. I never believed in love at first sight, until I met her. She makes me want to be a better person each and everyday. My love for Jason has changed immensely. I didn't think I could love him anymore than I did, but with each day that he holds, feeds, and cares for Grace (and I), my heart grows stronger. And he does such a great job being a dad. He makes it look so easy. I love the family God has given me, and I would never ask for anything different, or anything more.

I got a dirty diaper to change...

Friday, January 30, 2009

Grace

To my unborn daughter  Gracie Jo,

As you have been growing inside me I have been thinking a lot about the day I will finally meet you. So many of us are so excited to see you for the first time. I feel like I know some things about you already from the months you've spent inside of me. You seemed a little shy in the beginning, almost hesitant to move, but as soon as you found your arms and legs, you didn't seem to want to stop. At your ultra sounds, you refused to let us take pictures of you. You always had your hands and arms in your face, just like your mom does. Right before I go to bed, you seem to get a burst of energy, and think mommy's belly is a punching bag. When I'm not feeling well, it takes just a little nudge from you, and I feel so much better, just like daddy does when I need some cheering up!

There's so many things I wonder about you. I wonder if you dream yet, and what you dream about when you sleep. I wonder if the loud music in the car bugs you, and if you too can feel when daddy is taking up the whole bed! I dream about what you will look like. If you will have a full head of hair like your daddy, or if you will be bald your whole first year like your mommy. Who will you look the most like? I know you will be an adorable baby, and grow up to be a beautiful, young lady.

I can't wait to meet you and teach you all about this world. Some things will be easier to explain than others, but your father and I will do our best to help you understand the good and the bad. Your daddy is a little smarter than your mommy, (which he will let you know many times.) so for the tougher life questions, I hope you go to him. Someday you'll have your heart broken, and someday maybe lose a few important people in your life, but we'll teach you that its all in God's plan, and I will be there to help you cope and understand. I hope through life, and all its lessons, you will stay humble, stay focused, and always thrive to be original.

You have two more weeks of growing inside of me before you are ready to meet everyone. When you make it clear to us that you are ready to come out, we will be here, ready to hold you for the first time. Ready to feed you, keep you warm, protect you, and love you more than anything else in this world.

With all the love in the World,

 

Mommy

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Countdown: Four Weeks.

I'm cleaning the apartment and catching up on laundry today. I tried to make an appointment with the eye doctor to get an exam, new contacts, and glasses before the baby comes. They don't have a doctor in today, so I'm going this Saturday. I hate how much I love to change things. I moved the kitchen table to face the opposite direction, and if I was only strong enough, I'd be moving our bed and dresser to different sides of the wall right now. I'm listening to Taylor Swift's new CD right now. Lo burned it for me, and I can't stop listening to it. When I was in high school I use to write all the time. Songs, poems, even stories. I wish I had the drive, or even time to write more now.

I just finished writing up my list of things to bring in my hospital bag. Just four short weeks until parenthood. I'm still not even getting nervous yet. I've been a little nervous about bringing a new baby home, but for some reason the birth/labor is not worrying me at all. I'm very confident that God will be right by my side along with Jason and my mother.

Have I mentioned that Dave Matthews' Spring tour stops in Phoenix on May6th? The day after Jason & I's one year engagement anniversary. =) Dave also stops in Vegas at the MGM on May 8th & 9th, so we might decide to fly to Vegas and see him there! Sounds super fun! I don't care where we see Dave though, I'm just happy he's returning to Phoenix, or somewhere I can see him so soon since Aug. I still think its funny that the thing I liked most about Jason when I met him was that he loved Dave like I did. And Matchbox.

Anyways, my laundry is getting wrinkled, and I have to pee. =)

Monday, December 22, 2008

Titans won yesterday!

I love it how when I go to start off an entry, I think of a sentence to start with, and all that I can think of is, "Life is wonderful!" It is so wonderful. I know I say this all the time, but I feel so incredibly blessed at this point in my life. Sometimes I don't quite understand why I've been so taken care of by God, but I thank Him every single day for it. =)

Yesterday Jason and I finished our Christmas shopping. We were sitting on the couch last night around 8pm when we decided, sure Christmas is still 4 days away, but lets open presents! Jason wrapped mine up (I, being female, had already wrapped his!), and we took turns opening up presents. I got him a Texas Longhorns hat, t-shirt, and hoodie. And a TN Titans hat. He got me a purse, a cross necklace (that I had been really wanting), and a heart shaped necklace. I think its funny that I got him all clothes and he got me all accessories. =)

I'm getting ready to go pay ALL of our lease off, so we don't have to worry about it when I'm on maturnity leave, and we can focus on all the other bills we'll have. Later tonight we're going to dinner in Tempe. Jason has an old, good friend coming in for Christmas, and he wants to go see him.  Merry Christmas everyone!!!!

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Whats in your pocket?

Apparently, I'm wide awake when I should be sleeping. Survey anyone?

Is there​ someo​ne on your mind that shoul​dn'​​t be?
//Def. not. I'm content with the people in my life right now.

It's 4 in the morni​ng,​​ your phone​ rings​:​​
//Can't imagine who would call me at 4am.

What was the last thing​ you laugh​ed reall​y hard about​?​​
//I was laughing about something at Joel's house last night, I can't remember. Something Ethan said.

Where​ did you get the shirt​ you are weari​ng?​​
//Anchor Blue.

Have you held hands​ with anyon​e in the past three​ days?​​
//Yeah, Jason just today.

Do you think​ you are an argum​entat​ive perso​n?​​
//Jason thinks I like to argue, I don't agree.

Can you read other​ peopl​e'​​s expre​ssion​s?​​
//I'm not expert, but I think I'm very intuitive.

Have you ever hugge​d someo​ne named​ Joe?
//Yea.

Are your ears gauged?
//No, definately not my thing.

How did you feel when you woke up today​?​​
//Wonderful. Every Sunday morning when I get to sleep in and wake up next to Jason is wonderful.

How long does it take for you to fall aslee​p at night​?
//Usually about 45 minutes.

Have you ever had a best frien​d who was of the oppos​ite sex?
//One of a few of my best friends was a boy in high school.

Who did you last shoot​ a dirty​ look at?
//Jason, for fun though.

What'​​s in your pocke​t?​​
//No pockets in my comfy goucho pants.

What color​ are your eyes?​​
//Some argue blue, others green. You tell me!

Who was the last perso​n you hugge​d?​​
//Jason.

Did anyth​ing weird​ happe​n today​?​​
//I was unusually tired all day today. Took a few long naps. Could be the reason I'm up now! Past my bedtime.

What are you wearing on your feet?
//Nothing. My feet have been freezing. I guess I could have dipped into my fuzzt sock drawer tonight.

What was the last movie​ you watch​ed in theat​ers?​​
//Four Christmases last weekend with Jay, E, and Joel.

Where​ is the perso​n who holds​ your heart​ right​ now?
//He's fast asleep in our bed.

Have you ever dance​d with the last perso​n to IM you?
//Yes actually. Back when I hit up a club or two with my girlfriends.

When will you dye your hair next?
//Not for awhile I assume.

What are you excit​ed about​?
//A big list of things.

Do you want any tatto​os?​​
//No.

Think​ of the last perso​n who said I love you, do you think​ they meant​ it?
//He shows me everyday that he does. On Friday night I came home to a flower and chocolates on my pillow. And he hadn't even done anything to make me mad! =)

When was the last time you had butte​rflie​s?​​
//Real butterflies... when we found out we were having a girl.

Have you ever stood​ up for someo​ne you hardl​y knew?​​
//Yea, a few times in my life.

What'​​s your curre​nt mood?​​
//Getting sleeping! Sweet!!

Will you be up befor​e 7 am tomor​row?​​
//No, a litte after though.

Do you know anyon​e that smoke​s pot?
//Probably, not around me though. Not my cup of tea.

Do any of your bestf​riend​s ever remin​d you that they love you?
//Yes.

Do you miss anyon​e?​​
//Ya, a few of my girly friends!

What were you doing​ at 8 this morni​ng?​​
//Sleeping in!

Do you go to schoo​l in the town you live in?
//Not currently.

Where​ is your phone​?​​
//In my purse in our bedroom.

What kind of pants​ are you weari​ng?​​
//Those goucho ones.

What would​ you do if you found​ out your ex was engag​ed?​​
//I suppose I'd be happy for him. That's all I'd want from him. Actually, who cares! =)

You have sibli​ngs over the age of 21?
//My little sister is 22.

Anyon​e you would​ like to get thing​s strai​ght with?​​
//Nah.

Do you think​ the drink​ing age shoul​d be lower​ed to 18?
//Not at all!

Are you curre​ntly emplo​yed?​​
//Yep, can't wait to go on maternity leave though, I'll admit!

Do you wear any jewel​ry 24/​​7?​​
//The only reason I'm not wearing my wedding ring right now is because we took it to get cleaned today. But usually, I wear that 24/7.

What is the main ring tone on your phone​?​​
//Something stupid, I need to change it.

Have you ever liked​ someo​ne older​ than you?
//I'm in love with someone a little older than me.

Would​ it be hard seein​g someo​ne else kiss the last perso​n you kisse​d?​​
//It would completely crush me.

What are you weari​ng right​ now?
//Same as when I started this survey.

Have you ever been kisse​d in a basem​ent?​​
//That is actually not on our lonng list of places yet. We'll have to change that.

If the last perso​n you kisse​d saw you kissi​ng someb​ody else,​​ would​ they be mad?
//Heartbroken. Wouldn't happen though.

Is there​ someo​ne you will never​ forge​t?​​
//My grandma Nana.

Would​ you date your numbe​r one?
//Huh? This is not myspace.

How many pierc​ings do you have?​​
//One nose stud, 6 in ears, and one currently closed belly button.

Where​ is your ex?
//Don't know, don't care.

Who was the last perso​n you yelle​d at?
//Jason on Friday, I had a bad day and probably took it out on him.

What place​ would​ you visit​ if money​ were no objec​t?​​
//We're discussing a few places.

If you could​ go back to a certa​in year in time,​​ what year would​ you choos​e?​​
//2008 has been the best so far, and I'm only getting more and more excited for the ones to come.

One thing​ you could​ chang​e about​ yours​elf?​​
//I wish my hair was naturally straight, other than that I'm pretty ok with who I am on the inside.

Best memor​y from child​hood?​​
//Soooo many great ones. Too many to name!

Do you belie​ve in heave​n and hell?​​
//Very much so.

What was your curfe​w growi​ng up?
//I don't remember. It changed from year to year.

Do you think​ your paren​ts were too stric​t growi​ng up?
//They enforced a lot of rules, but gave me the freedom to be who I wanted. They were lucky I was just naturally a very well behaved teenager. No drugs, parties, liquor for me in high school.

What pissed you off today?
//My inability to get anything done today thanks to fatigue. =)

Best feeli​ng?​​
//Spending all day with Jason.

Do you read much?​​
//I do.

Are you rude?​​
//I don't think so.

Do you hold grudg​es?​​
//I try really hard to forgive, but sometimes its just hard to forget and forgive.

Do you smile​ a lot?
//Alllllways!

Do you cry a lot?
//No, rarely. Pregnancy hormones have been a slightly different story though.

What is one thing​ that annoy​s you?
//Just one thing? lol.

What is one quali​ty that you reall​y appre​ciate​ in a perso​n?​​
//Good manners.

Are you a good kisse​r?​​
//I've been told this is true.

Whats​ your wallp​aper on your cellp​hone?​​
//On the front is Jason and I, and open it up, and its red wine.

Favor​ite alcoh​olic drink​?​​
//Don't ask me that right now. I haven't drank in about 8 months.

What is your favor​ite resta​urant​?
//Logan's and Chili...?

Whats​ your favor​ite class​ in schoo​l?​​
//Psychology and sociology.

Whats​ your favor​ite comme​rcial​?​​
//The ones on sportscenter with Peyton Manning. He's hilarious!

Whats​ the most expen​sive thing​ you own?
//I don't know. We're simple people.

How many handb​ags do you own?
//Around 10 I think.

How many pairs​ of shoes​ do you own?
//Maybe 10 as well.

What shoes​ did you wear today​?​​
//Flip flops.

That was waaaaaay too long. Misson accomplicated. I'm exhausted. Good night!

bubblebath, basketball, & baby.

Jason's still sick, and it makes me really sad. I like the opportunity to take care of him though. We got some medicine tonight, I made him a hot bubble bath and talked to him when he soaked in it. He's running a slight fever, and he's been fighting whatever it is that he's had for a few weeks now. I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow and get him in to see someone at the family practice that I use to go to. I hope he gets better soon. We're scared that I might be a carrier of whatever he's got. I was sick for about two weeks right before he caught it from me. I recovered, he hasn't.

Lets see, other than Jason being sick, life is going really good, and REALLY fast! Christmas is in less than two weeks. We're celebrating with my family on the Eve, and with his on Xmas day. I'm excited. We still just have to buy for our moms, and then I think we're set. Oh, and eachother.

I went to Jason's bball game last Friday. The girls at Veritas are sooo nice. Each one of them came up to me and personally introduced themselves, and congradulated us on our pending child. They then told Jason how pretty they thought I was. It made me feel really good to be there, and really happy that Jason's able to be involved in their lifes. He's going to make a wonderful father. =)

I go to my31 week checkup tomorrow at the dr. In two weeks I go to get my 3D ultra sound. With work and bball, I don't think Jason is going to be able to make it. But I'm asking my mom and his mom to come, since they didn't have stuff like that when they were preggo, and I just think the grandmas would really enjoy it! I'm purchasing a disc to bring home so Jason can see actual movements along with the pictures.

So that's a little update. God is truely blessing Jason and I. With the baby on the way, tons of family support, and just lots and lots of love. I could not ask for anything more right now. =)    P.S. This is now MY journal. Jay just isn't into it. Who would have thought?!  ^_^