:: missing liam ::

as much as i don't like the idea of megan and her family living far away in another country must admit i do LOVE skype! this morning i got to see megan, weston, lyra, and liam. it was so fun!! but i must say it did make me cry when this little guy got on and said "hi linds!" and then he looked at megan and said "can we go to linds house?" sadly i don't know when this little friend of mine will come to visit me again. at least he has not forgotten me yet and still remembers fun times playing with me and brady at our house.

last year when i was not working megan, liam and i became even better friends than ever and got to hangout daily. it was really hard for me to move to st. george and not have their constant companionship. but i did survive and i will learn how to make this work also. i am so grateful for the Internet and it making communication so easy from one country to another.

i love you lime guy!

:: a holy calling next to angels ::

Is he not just the cutest guy in a pink apron? Yesterday for Mothers Day Brady made me a yummy dinner (steak, shrimp, potato crisps, and jello salad) and he made it all by himself and did all of the dishes. He even got out the cook book and found the recipes on his own. I have the BEST hubby EVER! It was fun to see him so proud of his master piece. Thanks sweets!!!

My first (hey I'm close enough right?) Mothers Day as a mom!

I think that moms are the best! I would not be who I am today if it weren't for my mom. She is always looking out for me and so willing to help me. As I have grown up I understand more and more why my mom stuck to her guns and am so grateful that she did. She is an amazing example to me and I love how smart she is. I can ask her just about anything and she know the answer and if she doesn't know it off the top of her head she always finds out the answer for me. She is my best friend. I love talking to her daily and some days multiple times a day. We love to cook, sew, watch movies, eat, talk about books, plant flowers, sit out in the back yard and relax in the sunshine, go to museums, travel, and play games together. I hope I can live up to her example. I love you mom and thanks for all that you do for us!

I know you have all been dying to see some baby bedding. When I started this project I never would have thought it would have taken me 2 months to complete it. This past weekend I FINALLY finished it!!!! Even though it took me forever to find the time and energy to complete it I am truly glad I made it myself. Because I absolutely LOVE it!! I cant wait to get to our new little apartment and get our nursery all set up.

Not only am I happy that the bedding is done and packed away I am THRILLED that I have my sewing mess cleaned up. As most of you know I HATE clutter and have to clean my house before we go to bed every night. Well lets just say this project mess of mine did not get put away daily and was always driving me crazy in the back of my head. So yeah for a clean house (for a few days until the boxes take over).

And the boxing has begins. Tonight Brady and I started boxing up our house. Wow did I forget how long this takes. We worked on it for about 3 hours tonight and our spare room doesn't even look like we made a dent in it. Thank you everyone who has asked us the question "have you started packing yet?" I had in my mind that it was not going to take us very long to get this done and we could do it all the week we are going to move. Well I am very grateful we caved in tonight and started because right now it seems like it will take us the next 2 weeks just to get it all done. Oh the joys of moving.

:: questions on my mind ::

This week I have had some weird questions on my mind. I guess I have had a lot of "thinking" time.

1. Why do some women think it is cool to brag about not showing that they are pregnant? Isn't being married and pregnant a good/happy thing? Don't you want everyone to know and share in your exciting news/time in your life?
2. Why do some women proud to not wear maternity pants during pregnancy? Do you like being uncomfortable? The day I decided to start wearing maternity pants I thought WOW why did I wait this long - I thought they were amazing and it was not until now that I am over all pants and have converted to only dresses and skirts. My belly likes that!
3. Why do they call it "heart burn" when its not your heart that hurts? I think I have been having "heart burn" but it just feels like yucky acid in my throat and makes me want to vomit. Oh the joys!
   Today our good friends Trevor and Lashel blessed their baby Kolman. Trevor gave him such a beautiful blessing and I think that our bambino really enjoyed it because he was kicking like crazy during the whole thing.

They had the luncheon at the park and it was CRAZY windy and cold. I kept thinking the wind was going to take my plate of food away from me and it would end up in someones hair or face. Good thing I was able to keep a tight hold on it.

It was so fun to be able to see Tom and Amanda one last time before our move also.

29 week basketball tummy. I love watching my stomach move around as Ryker wiggles. It is the coolest feeling. I also am loving my baby bump. Oh and in the background you can see the baby's crib bedding. I know its not the best picture but I don't have a crib up so you will have to wait for a better shot once we get settled into our new place in ATL.

Life is crazy as ever but I am finally feeling like I have things under control for this move and baby. We have been able to get a lot done this week and Brady has been wonderful at helping me.