Thursday, May 26, 2011

Pregnant!

So sorry for the long delayed updates (if anyone out there actually reads this).  As you may have noticed this update is entitled "Pregnant!" No, my mother is not having yet another child...I happen to be the one, who, in December will be having my first!  We found out weeks ago (two tests just to be sure) and almost as soon as we saw those two pink little lines the nausea hit me as a wave of the sea...rolling again and again over the top of me and spinning me out of control until all I have really been able to accomplish as of late includes the following: reading new novels (some of which are all about food...pictures make me queasy but somehow the words do not), watching hours upon hours of pointless, yet inspiring movies, which have included everything from "Ratatouille" to "Reign of Fire" (I highly recommend both!), eating highly salted foods, complaining at night to my poor, brilliant, loving husband about how sick I feel, occasional loads of laundry (I must sit to fold),  a puzzle, chats with my mama throughout the day, and I've actually ironed twice on my "better days."  Ironing makes me feel married;) I love it. 
Enough about me...it's the love of my life that has been so very kind and patient with me throughout this distress.  Within the course of one week I craved In N' Out burger twice!!  He didn't judge...he simply bought the burgers and said "I'm so happy to see you eating."  Same occurrence, within two weeks, with sushi (don't worry my rolls are baked).  No questioning, he took a shower and said "I'm ready to go when you are" and we drove over to our favorite little cuisine with puffer fish curtains leading to the restrooms. 
 I love my husband.  I love him more than movies, salty pickles, and puzzles!                   
                               

Monday, May 2, 2011

the big day

















I will never be able to get over how sexy he is...

Isabella....isn't she adorable? 

Journal:
March 21, 2011
Wedding Day...
Incredible in every way.  Everything ran smoothly and beautifully from my perspective.  
Brother Hawkes was our sealer.  So very sweet and powerful.  
Michael was so nervous.  There was one point as we sat outside of the sealing room waiting he turned white!  I had never seen him so nervous before! 
 Being able to just sit and be with him in the Celestial room (just us) was the most beautiful part of the day.  No one else existed...
The ceremony was beautiful and perfect...a lot of people came and I was just overwhelmed with gratitude that so many did.  
Poor Cara Jean! I LOVE that girl so much! I am so grateful for her friendship.  
She helped cut the roses, painted my toe nails, helped me wash the yukon and other cars AND put my wedding cake topper on!  
AND at the exact right moment she brought Michael and I water at the reception.  She's beautiful...I don't know what else to say.  I'm so grateful for her!  
Sophia and Lil were stunning.  
They both wore their hair long and straight and just looked so beautiful!  Andrea is of course gorgeous too! She came and brought Isabel who I just love so much.  
She is so smart and so helpful and so loving and it feels so good to be around her.  She helped give out favors and take presents at the door;) 
 Lanette was sad that she couldn't come...so was I....SO sad:( 
I was overwhelmed throughout the night to talk to and hug and smile with people who all truly seemed genuinely happy for us! I loved every moment.
Sparklers lit the way to Michael's car as we left.  It was such a magical part of the night...I LOVED IT!