Anniversary "trip"

Two weeks ago my parents so graciously gifted us some of their time share points at a local resort.  It was so nice and relaxing.  Justin and I ate, shopped, went on a helicopter ride, and ate some more.  It was wonderful.  I think my favorite part of the weekend was the fact that I had Justin without interruptions.  His phone didn't ring once!!!  (what a rarity)  Here are some pictures from our time.  Happy 3rd Anniversary Babe!

20 Weeks Prego...1/2 way there!!

Helicopter Ride...it was a bit scary!!

Helmet Head

As I watched the closing ceremonies of the Olympics last night, several things went through my mind...

1 - I'm sad that I won't get to watch these amazing athletes every night.
2 - I'm glad that I won't want to stay up until 2 am watching those amazing athletes.
3 - We have to wait 4 more years for this.
4 - I don't ever remember liking the Olympics as much as I did this year.
5 - That Bird's Nest is so amazing.

But the Main thing that went through my mind was this...
Why are the guys playing the drums on the floor wearing helmets, but the drummers dangerously hanging from the ceiling playing what looks like large pieces of cheese not wearing them?

Random thought and question...so does anyone know the answer? Just curious.

50 Things About ME!

My sister did this on her MySpace and I got a kick out of it. Figured anyone who reads my blog would enjoy also. Here ya go, happy reading.

1. I’m only 4 ft. 11 ½ although I claim 5 ft.
2. I love to get pedicures. I think I’d get one every week if I could afford it; however, I never paint my fingernails.
3. I know how to crochet.
4. I sometimes enjoy doing laundry.
5. I have been singing at church since I was 4 years old. I stood on a box.
6. I will do anything to avoid using a public restroom.
7. I have a tendency to be a germ freak. I’m always afraid of catching someone else’s stuff. At work I’m known as the Clorox Wipe Queen. (Having a kid should be interesting.)
8. Having order in my life is a must. Unorganization drives me nuts.
9. We buy everything on sale. Even our furniture- sometimes we buy it damaged and fix it up.
10. I don’t know how to ride a bike.
11. I would rather do anything than throw up. I can’t stand the feeling and avoid it at all costs. (Good thing I didn’t have morning sickness!!)
12. I look like my mom, have skin like my dad, and have my uncle’s blue eyes.
13. I’m a bit headstrong and like it when other people admit they are wrong.
14. I am extremely uptight. (Not a quality I’m proud of.)
15. My dream job would be either an event planner or a hair stylist.
16. I’m really good with my hands, and extremely clumsy with my feet.
17. I don’t like being alone.
18. I am extremely afraid of thunderstorms. (Not good since I live in the lightening capitol of the world.)
19. I love sweets. (chocolate chip cookies and milk are my weapon of choice)
20. I have only had one cavity and I got it this year. L
21. I’m addicted to coloring my hair. I enjoy the change, but not the expense.
22. I can pretty much justify any purchase I “need” to make.
23. My husband and I have the same initials. (JMJ)
24. I really don’t like to read.
25. I’m addicted to Google.
26. I could eat Chick-fil-A every morning for breakfast and not get tired of it!
27. I love to be on stage. I think I missed my calling to be an actress.
28. I know how to play the handbells.
29. Most of the time I would rather order takeout and eat at home than go out to eat.
30. I am horrible at correspondence.
31. I hate scary movies.
32. I don’t ride roller coasters and get sick in a car.
33. I love surprises but don’t like to wait.
34. I’m extremely affectionate and don’t understand it when others aren’t.
35. One of my biggest pet peeves is when slow people are in the fast lane or when they take 10 years to turn.
36. I love to eat pasta. I think I’m ½ Italian. However I think I could live off of just bread!!
37. If you asked me who my best friend was, I’d say my husband.
38. My sister and I are really close. We’ve come a long way since she used to slap me around. J
39. My favorite time of year is from October to December. I love the weather, holidays from work, good food, family time and gifts!
40. I love that I married into a huge family. Mine is relatively small.
41. I shot a squirrel once.
42. I used to want to be an outdoorsy girl. Let’s just say things have changed.
43. My sister named me when I was born.
44. I could sit at the mall all day and watch people.
45. I love the beach but am supposed to stay out of the sun. I’ve had a few pre-cancerous scares.
46. I’m a bit unadventurous when it comes to trying something new. I’d rather stick to what I know and am comfortable with.
47. I hate being in crowded places. I tend to freak out. Think I’m secretly afraid that I’ll get lost in a sea of tall people.
48. I used to play with toy cars and transformers as a child. (there were Barbie’s also - I wasn’t a total boy)
49. I don’t like roses. To me they are morbid and remind me of funerals.
50. I love old people. When I see them I get a bit teary-eyed. Maybe it’s because I don’t have any grandparents left.

Friends...

This past week I got the privilege to see and visit with a friend of mine, Cameron Kist Sedgewick (I hope I spelled that right!).  I just have to say it is so refreshing to see old friends and to catch up on lost time.  

You know you have a good friend when you can pick up right where you left off!  I wish we would have had more time!!!

Cameron and her hubby, Brad were on their vacation in Clearwater and decided to come to O-town and visit Universal Studios.  I'm so glad they called us!!! We met them at Bubba Gumps Restaurant on City Walk.  It was good but the conversation was better.  When our dinner was over we didn't want to leave...so we went back to our house and talked and visited.  We were up until 12:30 am and decided it was time to say goodbyes.  They had to drive all the way back to Clearwater and I had to work the next morning.

Friends are great.  I think I took for granted the quality of friends I had while at Lee.  I even think I missed out on some friendships that I should have capitalized on.  I guess insecurities held me back to a certain extent.  It's even held me back here in Orlando.  I have begun to make some really great friends here, but it hasn't been without much hesitation and doubt.  Maybe one of these days I'll get over myself and realized the potential of people around me and open up a lot more!

Wonderfully Made

"I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well."

Psalms 139:14



Lately I have been really thinking on this verse and the wonders of the human body. Maybe it's because mine is growing and changing so much to make room for our son. It's amazing to me how wonderfully God made our bodies. He created us, women, to create new life. We nourish it, we keep it warm, we provide for it while it's being formed and even after birth!



What an awesome responsibility!!



While my body is ever changing as the weeks go by, I can't help but think about all of the intricacies that must be in place for women. What a miracle!



Random thought: Also, have you thought about Elbows? Why do our arms fold in like they do? I'm convinced it's to nestle our babies as close to our bodies as possible or to give big hugs to those you love. Thank God for elbows!!! While elbows certainly aren't the most intricate part of our bodies, there are so many things about the human form that I can't wrap my brain around.

God's amazing...don't cha think?