My Papa

This is the time of year that I really think about my Papa. This month he and my Granny would have celebrated another anniversary and it's also the month that he passed away. It's interesting how your feelings change over time. I was, of course, so sad when our family lost Papa and I think about him during holidays and any time that I am at his house. I always said (after now losing both Papas and an Aunt) that the hardest part has been watching my parents lose a parent and sister. Now I feel differently. This year I feel the loss more so than ever before. I attribute this to (2) things: (1) my hormones are a total mess and I am more emotional about EVERYTHING and (2) he will not meet his first great-grandbaby. This make me extremely sad! However, I have plenty of loving family around to celebrate this special time, and I just take joy in thinking that my Papa is watching over us as we go through it all!

We love and miss you Papa! =)

Show Time!

I decided to start documenting my belly growth. While I'm still not certain that I am "showing" all that much, I am certain that I have gained weight and my clothes do NOT fit! =) So since that is the case, I guess it would be nice to see the changes over time (well, I'm not sure how much I'll appreciate it, but maybe others will). It has been fun buying maternity clothes. And not only do they have lots of cute choices, they are SO comfy! And it's nice to not have to worry about your belly hanging out, since it's supposed to anyway!

I'm still feeling really good. I tire easily, but I guess that's normal. This week Jeremy and I have been working very hard in our house to reorganize. We decided not to move to a larger home, so we have to convert our guest/office/workout room to somewhat of a nursery. We also purchased a brand new living room set (which I'm awaiting it's arrival at this moment). I'm SO excited! So our house is a total mess right now. We are renting a storage unit to store a lot of items and furniture that we either don't need, or don't have room for right now. I have to work some, then take a break, then work a little more. Jeremy worked especially hard because he has to do any heavy lifting (makes me feel kind of useless at times). I think I would normally hate doing all of this, but since our purpose is to create a nursery, I find it VERY exciting! Oh, and I watch LOTS of HGTV on my mini-breaks for inspiration! I'm so thankful that I have a job that allows me to have the summer off. It gives me the time to get what I need done in the house before I become the size of a house!

Mini-break time over: back to work! =)

Time with friends

I recently went to the beautiful state of Tennessee to visit with a dear friend of mine, Melanie. We have been friends since middle school. There are very few people in my life that I have kept in contact with for this length of time. It has been an annual tradition for me to travel to see her and her family during the summer (hopefully that can continue when I have a little one). It was great to just hang out, chat, and spend time with her sweet little girls. One day we had a girls day out! We went shopping (I bought the cute little shirt above for my little one), enjoyed a yummy lunch and dinner, and went to see the movie Grown Ups (very funny). One of the things I have always loved about dear friends is that it doesn't matter how long you have been apart, once you are back together you pick right back up where you left off.

I have a traveling break for a couple of weeks before I head off again to the beach with my family, and then with The Hubby. I am working on some house projects to transform the guest bedroom into a nursery. We also just purchased a new living room set (so excited) that will arrive next week! So I am working to get old stuff out (or in to storage) and get ready for the new stuff. Today is all about cleaning, though. Man that makes me tired! I do a little, then take a break (hence this post), then do some more. But I'll finish eventually. If being tired is my only "symptom" right now, I'll take it! I have been feeling really good this past week. I have even overcome my evening "yuckiness" for now.

We are headed to Stone Mountain tonight for the Laser Show and fireworks. I'm very excited because it has been a while since I have seen it and it will be the first time for Jeremy. Happy July 4th everyone! Be safe and enjoy time with the ones you love! =)

P.S. If you are interested in buying any of the items I am selling (furniture and area rugs), check them out on my Facebook page.