Wow! What a busy week and we have an even busier this upcoming one!
Thanksgiving was fun! She wore her cute outfit and eveyrone thought she was adorable but we already knew that! Hopefully I can post some pics soon!
EAB went to her first Christmas parade today and she slept through most of it and we have the pics to prove it but they are on my camera and I haven't downloaded them yet!
Look below for belated Flashback Friday posts because those are easy due to all of my pics on this computer being old.
Maybe I'll update a real update before Christmas! Until then Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! *Just in case* LOL!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Flashback Friday!!
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| EAB 2 days old |
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
So Thankful!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and a lot of my friends have been posting daily things they are thankful for during the month of November. So in honor of THANKSgiving I thought a post about some things and people I'm THANKful for would be nice so here it goes:
1. God. I am so thankful to serve an awesome and powerful God. He has done magnificent things in my life. He has healed me. He has forgiven me for ALOT of stuff. He has love me when I felt unloveable. He has given me hope when I felt hopelessness. He has changed my life in so many ways and He is the reason I'm able to be thankful for the rest of things on my list!
2. Bruce. God definitely knew what he was doing when He sent Bruce my way. Bruce has been and is my saving grace. He loves me inspite of myself. He sees the worst of me and he still loves me. He knows me better than I know myself at times. (It's scary!) He can complete my sentences and when he can't, he at least tries! He is the best part of me. He encourages me. He makes me believe in myself. He lifts me up when I'm at my lowest. He is always there for me. He is my best friend. He is the love of my life. I need him like I need air to breathe. He is the best Daddy to our daughter. He can do anything! I trust him with every fiber of my being. He always tells me how beautiful I am even at times when I'm most definitely not! He is my help mate in every sense of the word! and for all these things that he is, I am truly thankful he's mine!
3. Eileigh. Where do I start? She's only been a part of my life for 14 months (including the pregnancy) and yet she's changed my life in so many ways. I loved her from the very first moment I knew she was created. She is definitely a gift from God. He created the perfect child for me. I waited and wanted for so long and I am just so thankful that I was blessed with her. Her smile brightens my day. Her laugh is contagious. Her skin is the softest ever, the closest thing to angel wings here on earth! I love to watch her grow. She learns so fast and it is amazing. She is the best part of me. Her kisses are the sweetest. Her wanting me is the best feeling in the world and it gives me purpose. Seeing her happy is more valuable than anything in this world. Words can not explain how thankful I am for her!
4.Stitch. He is the best little dog ever. He is so smart. He is perfect for me. He makes me laugh. He licks my tears when I cry. He never tells my secrets. He loves me even when I reprimand him. He is starting to love Eileigh and that warms my heart. He loves getting treats and "going" anywhere except the vet and hair parlor. He listens most of the time. He is the best little addition to our family and I can't imagine our life without him and that is why I'm thankful for him!
5. Our home. It is beautiful. It is filled with love. It was built with love. It is ours.
I'm thankful for a lot of other stuff as well but I wanted to express my thankfulness for my family and our home on this Thanksgiving Eve!
1. God. I am so thankful to serve an awesome and powerful God. He has done magnificent things in my life. He has healed me. He has forgiven me for ALOT of stuff. He has love me when I felt unloveable. He has given me hope when I felt hopelessness. He has changed my life in so many ways and He is the reason I'm able to be thankful for the rest of things on my list!
2. Bruce. God definitely knew what he was doing when He sent Bruce my way. Bruce has been and is my saving grace. He loves me inspite of myself. He sees the worst of me and he still loves me. He knows me better than I know myself at times. (It's scary!) He can complete my sentences and when he can't, he at least tries! He is the best part of me. He encourages me. He makes me believe in myself. He lifts me up when I'm at my lowest. He is always there for me. He is my best friend. He is the love of my life. I need him like I need air to breathe. He is the best Daddy to our daughter. He can do anything! I trust him with every fiber of my being. He always tells me how beautiful I am even at times when I'm most definitely not! He is my help mate in every sense of the word! and for all these things that he is, I am truly thankful he's mine!
3. Eileigh. Where do I start? She's only been a part of my life for 14 months (including the pregnancy) and yet she's changed my life in so many ways. I loved her from the very first moment I knew she was created. She is definitely a gift from God. He created the perfect child for me. I waited and wanted for so long and I am just so thankful that I was blessed with her. Her smile brightens my day. Her laugh is contagious. Her skin is the softest ever, the closest thing to angel wings here on earth! I love to watch her grow. She learns so fast and it is amazing. She is the best part of me. Her kisses are the sweetest. Her wanting me is the best feeling in the world and it gives me purpose. Seeing her happy is more valuable than anything in this world. Words can not explain how thankful I am for her!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Flashback Friday-GSU Majorette
Daily dose of EAB! Just a swingin'!!!!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Who does EAB look like?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What a Difference One Year Makes
I can't believe it has already been one year since I saw a little baby covering her ears on a screen! WOW! What a difference ONE year makes!
Covering her ears November 15th, 2010
Being completely rotten, almost an year later!
**Sorry I haven't uploaded a picture from the 15th yet.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Flashback Friday
I didn't take Belly pics every week so this week y'all are stuck with a picture of a pee stick! LOL! I swore I would never be "that person" that posts pics of it but the line is SO faint, I just have to share along with the story that I wrote THAT night! So enjoy!
Could it be? Is that two lines I see?
11 days dpo
Today has been an AWESOME day! God showed up and He's totally SHOWED OUT today! THEN Bruce and I decide to go out to eat and afterwards we stop by Rite Aid and buy 2 pregnancy tests. I was going to wait until in the morning because first morning is the best but I couldn't wait that long so I tested tonight and for the first time in 29 months I saw those beautiful two lines. One was very faint and I thought I was seeing things but Bruce confirmed that he saw it too, but he thought it was too light to count. However, I've been on a message board for TTC for years and we all know that "A LINE IS A LINE" so I'm holding onto that and I'll test with a digital in the morning. I hope this happiness is not short lived because we are beyond escatic!
Bruce's reaction: He started smiling ear to ear but I could tell he was cautiously optimistic because of the faintness of the line. When I asked him if he was excited, he responded with "Yes, just nervous very very nervous. A baby changes everything. I just want to be a good Daddy".
Jodi's reaction: I was smiling from ear to ear also and I couldn't help but scream a little and jump around a little plus I raised my hands and thanked God for this miracle! I'm honestly SO excited and nervous too! I KNOW this is going to be an exciting journey and I'm so thankful I get to share it with the love of my life, my best friend, and the greatest husband in the world, Bruce.
I'm honestly just too excited to have coherent thoughts. I'm so thankful. God has truly blessed me and He deserves all of the praise! He is AWESOME period!
Little bean: I don't know who you are or who you'll grow up to be but I want you to know that you have two parents who want you and that have prayed for you for years. Always know that you are wanted more than anything in this world and that you are truly a blessing from God. The road was difficult and I've spent a lot of time wondering "Why me?" and I've shed a lot of tears, but I know YOU are the answer to all of the "Why me's?" and YOU areworth every tear I've ever shed. I don't even know you nor have I seen your heartbeat or image on a screen, as a matter of fact the only proof of your existence is a faint line but I already love you more than words can describe and I'm so proud that God chose me to be your mama! I can't wait to meet you in 36 weeks and 2 days!
AND THE NEXT MORNING...
BFP!!!!
I never thought I would type those letters and I'm still in disbelief!!!! Even after this:
Could it be? Is that two lines I see?
Today has been an AWESOME day! God showed up and He's totally SHOWED OUT today! THEN Bruce and I decide to go out to eat and afterwards we stop by Rite Aid and buy 2 pregnancy tests. I was going to wait until in the morning because first morning is the best but I couldn't wait that long so I tested tonight and for the first time in 29 months I saw those beautiful two lines. One was very faint and I thought I was seeing things but Bruce confirmed that he saw it too, but he thought it was too light to count. However, I've been on a message board for TTC for years and we all know that "A LINE IS A LINE" so I'm holding onto that and I'll test with a digital in the morning. I hope this happiness is not short lived because we are beyond escatic!
Bruce's reaction: He started smiling ear to ear but I could tell he was cautiously optimistic because of the faintness of the line. When I asked him if he was excited, he responded with "Yes, just nervous very very nervous. A baby changes everything. I just want to be a good Daddy".
Jodi's reaction: I was smiling from ear to ear also and I couldn't help but scream a little and jump around a little plus I raised my hands and thanked God for this miracle! I'm honestly SO excited and nervous too! I KNOW this is going to be an exciting journey and I'm so thankful I get to share it with the love of my life, my best friend, and the greatest husband in the world, Bruce.
I'm honestly just too excited to have coherent thoughts. I'm so thankful. God has truly blessed me and He deserves all of the praise! He is AWESOME period!
Little bean: I don't know who you are or who you'll grow up to be but I want you to know that you have two parents who want you and that have prayed for you for years. Always know that you are wanted more than anything in this world and that you are truly a blessing from God. The road was difficult and I've spent a lot of time wondering "Why me?" and I've shed a lot of tears, but I know YOU are the answer to all of the "Why me's?" and YOU areworth every tear I've ever shed. I don't even know you nor have I seen your heartbeat or image on a screen, as a matter of fact the only proof of your existence is a faint line but I already love you more than words can describe and I'm so proud that God chose me to be your mama! I can't wait to meet you in 36 weeks and 2 days!
AND THE NEXT MORNING...
BFP!!!!
I never thought I would type those letters and I'm still in disbelief!!!! Even after this:
12 dpo FMU
Now I'm just praying for a perfectly healthy baby that will make his or her big debut around June 9th, 2011! WOOHOO!!!!!
**I can't believe it has been over a year since I found out I was going to be a Mama. I can still remember the excitement I felt in that moment and reading the words I wrote brings me right back to it. I could not have imagined the joy, happiness, and just plain fun she brings into my life. It is unreal. I now understand why you can't fathom the love you'll have for your child because the anticipation and waiting period would be almost unbearable. It is crazy to think that it took 3 years from the initial "let's have a baby" to "we have a baby", but I can honestly say that SHE is worth the wait. She truly is the answer to all of the "Why's?" and she is definitely worth every tear I ever shed. If you're in that place of waiting of wanting, just know that the reward is much bigger and better and so much worth all of the waiting and wanting.
Much Love,
JB
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Chicken and Pepper Pasta Bake Minus the Peppers *HAHA!*
What You Need
3 cups rigatoni, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 each large red and green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
Make ItHEAT oven to 375ºF.
COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. Add peppers; cook and stir 3 min. Stir in spaghetti sauce; simmer 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and peppers are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until melted.
DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Spoon half into 8- or 9-inch square baking dish; top with 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan. Repeat layers.
BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.
ENJOY!!!!
and because no post on this blog is complete without a little EAB love, here she is!
Three on Thursday
When I *used to* blog, I would always do a "Ten on Tuesday", but since it is Thursday and I don't have much time for a lengthy post so I thought I would post a THREE on Thursday! So here it goes: 3 pictures of EAB in her exersaucer!!!
"Whoah that flash is bright"
No other word comes to mind except ROTTEN! I love that smile and she is such a morning baby! She just laughs and smiles!
I'm not sure what kind of face she's making but I think it is ADORABLE! Love that smile!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Love these Moments
I love being a Mama and especially moments like this!
In other news, EAB has started reaching for me! I love it when she literally throws her little body towards me!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Flash Back Friday!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Million Mom's Challenge
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/million-moms-challenge/2011/09/30/the-best-moments-of-pregnancy-can-sometimes-come-to-us-in-the-most-surprising-ways/
Ahh, Pregnancy. Most people hate being pregnant but I LOVED it! Every single second of it even the not so pretty ones! I'll be sharing my journey of pregnancy and such in future posts especially on "Flashback Fridays" because I was too lazy to keep this up during my pregnancy but I think it will be fun to look back on those days and to have a documentation of them as well.
My best moment of pregnancy....OMGsh there are literally TOO many to name but I will try to list the major ones! Seeing those TWO precious pink lines is a moment that I will never forget. After 28 months of seeing only one, you can't even imagine the emotions I was going through. Then of course seeing that little heart beat on the ultrasound was such a relief! Hearing the heartbeat for the first time was the sweetest sound ever until I heard my baby cry for the first time. Finding out my baby is a GIRL and perfectly HEALTHY was a great moment. Feeling her move and kick are the moments I miss the most about being pregnant but there is nothing better than holding her in my arms!
The worst moment of pregnancy...I'll be honest, I can't really think of one except the times I had migraine headaches. I guess after waiting for so long, I was willing to endure almost anything for a chance to be a Mama. I know it sounds cliche but I'm just being real. During the moments I was nauseous and sick to my stomach, I would remind myself that these moments were proof (before the belly) that I had a living baby growing inside of me making me feel that way and it was so WORTH it!
Ahh, Pregnancy. Most people hate being pregnant but I LOVED it! Every single second of it even the not so pretty ones! I'll be sharing my journey of pregnancy and such in future posts especially on "Flashback Fridays" because I was too lazy to keep this up during my pregnancy but I think it will be fun to look back on those days and to have a documentation of them as well.
My best moment of pregnancy....OMGsh there are literally TOO many to name but I will try to list the major ones! Seeing those TWO precious pink lines is a moment that I will never forget. After 28 months of seeing only one, you can't even imagine the emotions I was going through. Then of course seeing that little heart beat on the ultrasound was such a relief! Hearing the heartbeat for the first time was the sweetest sound ever until I heard my baby cry for the first time. Finding out my baby is a GIRL and perfectly HEALTHY was a great moment. Feeling her move and kick are the moments I miss the most about being pregnant but there is nothing better than holding her in my arms!
The worst moment of pregnancy...I'll be honest, I can't really think of one except the times I had migraine headaches. I guess after waiting for so long, I was willing to endure almost anything for a chance to be a Mama. I know it sounds cliche but I'm just being real. During the moments I was nauseous and sick to my stomach, I would remind myself that these moments were proof (before the belly) that I had a living baby growing inside of me making me feel that way and it was so WORTH it!
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