June Bride All Your Life

This month has been so great for me. I have really learned to appreciate God in so many different ways because of the 30 day challenge I accepted. I love looking up at the clouds and feeling their majesty. I know God exists because of this amazing earth He created.

Now, during my month of pondering and changing, I have had some incredible opportunities. I have this miracle growing inside me, and every day I get more and more anxious to meet him. His name is Noah. It has been decided. It's a name I've loved since middle school. Craig and I even joked about naming one of our sons Noah back when we were dating in high school. It fits him so well, and we haven't even seen him. I just know this is who he is. It just works.

20 Weeks!

Jessi came to Utah for her little brother's wedding. We went to Classic Skating for a friend's birthday party. We dress like hippies.

Then on a whim one Saturday morning, I decided to fly with Jessi back to Georgia. It wasn't a well thought out decision, but I really enjoyed my time spent with her. 

Sam helped me pick out an anniversary gift for Craig.

We drove down to Orlando for the day. We got to see Jessi's cousin, Holly, and her cute kids. We then stalked the sister missionaries until I found my dear best friend, Sister Durr. We found her! It was such a blessing to get a hug from her. She always lifts my spirits.

Then, we drove a little longer to Daytona. I got to give my dad the best "package" for Father's Day: a ribbon tied around my little preggo belly. He swore when he saw me because he just couldn't believe it. That moment made the trip so worth it. Check out the video of his reaction to the surprise HERE.

My dad's macaw, Sammy.

My dad took all of us out on the boat for a day of fun! 

Jessi and Miki being crazy.

Matching anklets.

Sam loves the beach!!

Best Friends

Sam's smile says it all. 

Playing Bocci ball on the beach

Ice cream boat!!

Captain Daryl

Our delicious ice cream bars.

Sam was pooped after being in the sun all day.

I loved being with my friends and my dad and Cheryl. I am so grateful for them.

My dad loved taking pictures of my growing belly.

21 weeks

As much fun as I was having, I knew I needed to get my bum home to celebrate my first wedding anniversary! On the plane I very luckily got on to (THANK YOU DOUG AND NANCY) I saw this amazing site.

The trip was fun, but boy was I glad to be home at last. (There were a few delays in my flight because of bad lightening storms in Atlanta.)

I was so happy to see Craig at the airport (at midnight mind you) that I ran up to him. I could have sat in his hug for an hour, though I probably would have fallen asleep. I love him so much. I know it's super cliche to say "I can't believe it's been a year," but I seriously don't know how it's only been a year because to me it feels like we've been together for so long already. I love the way he talks to my belly. He says he has to start the Jedi training early. He tells Noah how much he loves him. It is so sweet. I know Craig will be such a great father. He has such a big heart, even though he would rather tease someone than tell them he loves them. I am happy to spend my life with this man.

Happy Anniversary!!