Favorite memory

My favorite memory would have to be becoming a mom for the first time. There is an unexplainable joy that comes with becoming a Mom. Somehow, some way, all of the pain your just endured seems to just disappear when you first hold your newborn in your arms. Of course, the new mom bliss wears off after about a week or so of no sleep. ;) It seriously changed my whole world in ways indescribable. I'm thankful that God blessed me with my sweet little girl almost 5 years ago!

My favorite night

Sorry the picture is such poor quality- it is a picture of a picture and its the best I could get.

My favorite night was my wedding night. =)

Not only because it is the night I married my best friend, but it is also the last time we were able to have both of our families together and semi-happy at one time. These pictures are very special to me because I am almost certain it will never happen again. ;)

I love both of our families very much.

Favorite tv show

Okay, this one is really hard. We don't have cable- or regular television for that matter- so we really don't watch much tv. When we do watch tv online, we will sometimes watch House. I like it, so I guess I'll use that as my favorite. ;)

My closest friend

This one is easy. Hands down, my husband has been my closest friend for the longest. We met and began unofficially dating when I was 15, and have been pretty much inseparable since. He knows all of my many, many flaws, and loves me anyways. He is the only person I have ever felt I can share everything with-the good, bad, and ugly. He listens when I need him, and knows just what to say-or not say- to make me feel better. Watching him grow in the Lord is so amazing. I look forward to spending the rest of our lives together.

It's all about me!

10 Facts about me:

1) I like to eat. A lot. You can't tell by my size, but I struggle with eating way too much. If dinner is really good, I'll have to push my plate out of reach to keep from stuffing myself to the point of misery.

2) My daughter is terrified of men. There are only a handful of men she even feels comfortable talking to. Why is this a fact about me? Well, I'm kind of the same way. Brian is the only man who isn't family that I've ever been close with.

3) I am very blessed. God has had mercy on me and saved my wretched soul. He has given me a loving, godly husband, and beautiful children. He has given me a church with wonderful preachers and a great church family. My friends are amazing, and some of them are closer than family. My family is a huge blessing and I love them so very much. All of these things and more I'm forever thankful for.

4) I cook pretty much everyday. Not only do I prefer home cooked meals as opposed to eating out, I'm a huge fan of saving money. Surprisingly, I don't really LIKE to cook. I like to eat much more than I like to cook.

5) I'm not creative at all. Not even a little bit.

6) I tend to talk way too much. I think it runs in my family. ;)

7) I only trust a handful of people to keep my babies for me. I have a great fear of what will happen when Brian and I aren't around.

8) I've never been on an airplane. Well, not on a commercial flight anyways. Once Brian took me on a small airplane for an anniversary.

9) I don't watch scary movies, ever. I have nightmares as it is, so watching a scary movie is a guaranteed night of nightmares. No thanks, I'll pass.

10) I REALLY miss Astroworld! Especially since my kids are getting bigger. Kaylee loves riding rides at carnivals, and I wish we could have gone to Astroworld together. :/

30 Day Challenge

I've jumped on the 30 day challenge bandwagon. At first I didn't want to add something to do that I would just forget about, but oh well, we will see how it goes. ;)

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts


Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your favorite night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

18 week check up

Today I went back to the Dr. for my monthly check up. I was super excited about this appt because it had been so long since the last one, and I've been super nervous. Anyway, everything is good. Heartbeat was loud and clear, it was 147. The baby has really grown a lot, and I'm definitely feeling the effects of it. I am easily out of breath now, and if I eat too much the baby really makes me pay for it. I've gained 6 lbs, which makes me a whopping 116. ;) Still, the Dr said it was a bit too much. I hear this every pregnancy...and usually about this time. He told me I should lay off of the sweets and fried foods, which happen to be two of my favorite things right now! In the back of my head I was thinking, "Hmm, I planned on making fried pork chops for dinner". My blood sugar was also a little high. It was 136, and she said normal is 100 or below. It is probably because I had just eaten breakfast and drank a glass of cranberry grape juice. She didn't seem concerned about it, so I won't be either. I also opted out of the trisomy test today. That is the test where they check for down syndrome and other abnormalities. Whether the test were to come back positive or negative, my outcome remains the same, abortion is absolutely not an option. Children are a blessing, even if they aren't "perfect", whatever that is. It breaks my heart to think a mother could love her child any less due to an abnormality. Sure, I understand the huge task it is caring for a child with such great needs, but it is still your child. The Dr told me of a patient who had a baby with severe down syndrome. He said the child is around 7 now, and every time he sees the mom she asks why he didn't terminate the pregnancy. That just breaks my heart that a mother could look at her child and wish he/she wasn't there. My Dr doesn't terminate pregnancies anyway, but he told me of a Jewish group downtown that would terminate christian pregnancies. He also said there were a few Muslim Dr's down there that love to terminate christian pregnancies. Interesting, eh? Last, but certainly not least, he scheduled the ultrasound!! I will go in 2 weeks to, Lord willing, find out the sex of the baby!! I am SO excited to see the little munchkin! =) I'll also have my glucose test done the same day.
This picture isn't from today, but it is from Monday and will have to do. ;)