One year ago...

Every little girl dreams of her marriage proposal... Flowers, horses, doves, tuxedos, and lots and lots of tears.

One year ago, I didn't get any of that (well, except the tears... I'm such a sap). What I did get was the man I love asking if I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. And of course I said 'yes'!

In case you've missed the story of our proposal, you can find it here.


Dear Beau,

The past year has been crazy and I can't believe how quickly it flew by. Before you know it, we'll be at the end of the aisle saying 'I do' with a little PG13 kissing. Just kidding... more like a peck -- no PDA for us! I'm so happy to be spending my life with you and I can't wait to see what's ahead for us. And just remember, I may not always like you but I'll love you all the days of my life.

Always and forever,
Your bride-to-be

Crazy...

Let's talk about things that drive me crazy, shall we?

-- STINK BUGS: These have to be some of the smelliest, weirdest looking bugs out there.

-- "ME AND TONY": Come on people, 1st grade grammar here... It's "Tony and I went to get pizza" not "Me and Tony went to get pizza"

-- TOILET PAPER DIRECTION: It goes over, not under. Got it? Good.

-- WEDDING VENDORS: I realize you want my business but emailing me 3 times a day and calling every other day is not going to make me go with you so stop harassing me.

-- CRYING BABIES IN RESTAURANTS: I get it, sometimes babies cry. But if your child is screaming its head off in a restaurant, take them out to the car!

I know there are many, many more things on this list but I just can't think of them right now... I suppose it just makes for round 2 one day!

Happy thirsty Thursday everyone!

Country roads, take me home...

Alright so not my actual home yet but one day it will be.
Anyway, where will I be in 10 days?

That's right, the beautiful state of Vir-gin-eye-ay!

10 DAYS PEOPLE!!!

Not only haven't I been to the property in 5 years but I haven't even been on vacation in 4 years! It felt soooo good to write it in my planner yesterday... and to start making my mile-long packing list (you know, for our 4 day trip).

And yes, Sammy has a section on the list of the many things I need to take for her.

I'm pretty sure her bag will be as heavy as mine!

What was I saying...?

While lying in bed last night - you know, during the hurricane-like weather outside which was keeping me awake - I thought of an awesome post. But did I grab my phone and put in a reminder... of course not! Why would I do that?! So now I have absolutely no idea what I was planning to write about today. Awesome.

(thanks Gabapentin and hair color, I'm so glad that you love to mess with my mind)

Since I have nothing to say -- which Beau would disagree with -- I'm going to leave you with a picture of my little girl from our lazy Sunday...

Yes, she was sleeping with her legs straight out - stiff as a board!

I sure do love her and her sissy! I don't know what I would do without my babies <3

Oh and apparently word verification was set up for my comments... I AM SO SORRY! I hate that crap and I don't know how/when mine got set to that. If it ever comes up again, please let me know!

Oh baby...

Disclaimer: There is no bun in the oven -- just to be clear.

You'll have to wait a few years for that announcement!

And yes, I have been avoiding the water... just in case. 

In lieu of the arrival of my cousin's baby and her (postponed) baby shower which will be taking place tomorrow, I wanted to share some baby things I've been 'pinning' for when I have my genetically designed son a healthy baby boy or girl of my own.

One of my favorite parts... nursery decor!

Unless it's a little girl, then it will look more like this...

Maternity pictures will be taken...

Adorable birth announcements are a must.

And many, many pictures like this once popped out...

and this...

That is if Sammy doesn't eat the baby first. She can be kind of jealous.

There's a great possibility that she used to nip my niece's feet when I was holding her as a baby.

Luckily, Bow is nice to babies and little kids!

Twins run in our family...

If I'm unfortunate enough to have twice the trouble, I hope to get a picture like this...

For his/her first Halloween... WILSON!!!

You think I'm joking? Just wait haha

If a boy, around the age of 2 or 3, Grandpa can take him trick-or-treating...

Because let's face it, who doesn't love Up!

And they will own ridiculous clothing like this...

My poor future kids will have slim to no chance of being normal!

But that's ok, they will be fun little kids and that's what counts!