Our sweet little surprise

We were so thrilled to announce we are expecting our first sweet little one this week. I can't explain in words how excited and overly happy we are right now. We had been trying and praying for this sweet little miracle to come into our lives for almost a year. It was such a shock the day we found out, and hands down it was the best day of our lives.

It all started with the day of my surgery. Many of you know I have a case of endometriosis. I have struggled with it for a long time and it caused a little bump in the road for our little one to get here. After 8 months of trying and praying our hearts out, we decided it was time to get the surgery to remove my endo.

The day of my surgery was intense. If you know me well you know I am terrified of the thought of surgery and being put under. I bawled the night before, pleading with heavenly father to keep me safe and bring a little one into our home soon after the surgery. Josh comforted me by reading my patriarchal blessing and reassuring me of the blessings I would receive later on in life as a mother. That was the only thing that got me to bed that night.

The next morning I climbed into that dreaded hospital bed and gown. Threw on my pretend "I can do this" face, and said a prayer to calm my nerves. The nurses prepped me and took some tests, while the anesthesiologist signed me off with ten minutes to be put under. The next thing I remember was the nurses rushing into the room and asking my main nurse to come attend to some urgent news.

My doctor performing the surgery rushed in my room to tell me the news.
Her exact words were "well I'm sorry to say we have to cancel your surgery today." I was so upset I wanted to cry until she followed with "because your PREGNANT!!"

Tears swelled in my eyes and instantly I felt the most amazing feeling of love from my heavenly father and my sweet husband who was hugging me over and over. We could not wipe the smiles off our faces. Every nurse came in to celebrate with us and give me a hug. My main nurse came in, gave me a big hug and looked at Josh and I to tell us she couldnt wait to go home and tell her little family about "our story."

I beamed all day long, and every day since.
I know my heavenly father loves me. Although it was a hard year, I am so grateful that this precious little one came at the time he or she did.

Im going to be a Mommy!!!!
I dont think life could get any better than this.

Bass Lake Bliss

The Bass Lake {Baron} Reunion

Best family vacation

 Th Pines Resort that we stay at every reunion

best friend cousins since we were babes 

{total lesbo pic haha}

My mom is cooler than your mom

{besties}

{Josh is every nephews fav}

Bass lake was so beautiful and so relaxing.
We already cannot wait for the next Baron Family Reunion.

Had the best time of our lives boating our lil hearts out and being with all our favs.

Thank you all for the sweet memories!

Oregon Visit

{ 7.12.12 }

 Sweet Morgan Jane Graham came into the world.

I hopped on a plane to Oregon to visit the Graham Fam and celebrate this sweet babes birth.

We had a wonderful time.

~Highlights of the trip~ 

Make over sista bonding night

Picking fresh delicious berries 

 Chowin down the famous Vodoo Doughnuts 

Walking the Rose Gardens

Going on daily park play dates with my cutie nephews

Hearing thier sweet lil giggles all day long

Sleep walking 

Cuddling Mo

Being right next to my beautiful mother ALL week long

 

The Stars & Stripes

 

The Fourth was such a blast this year.

To start it off we let Chinese sky lanterns go. That was amaze.

We had our own crazy firework show on the pond in front of our apartments

Hands were burned, sparklers were blown up and fishies died.

Josh threw a mortar in the pond and made the fish literally fly! 

This will always be our favorite holiday.

America you truly are Beautiful, and as the southerners say it down here...

We r jus sooo daaaang proud ta be an American!! 

"Nawlins"

 

Every week or so Jenny and I go to "Nawlins" to play with the other wives

Our fav place to eat is officially The Rum House. 

Its Caribbean heaven. You must go there and try the fried plantains. To die for.

This week we celebrated a birthday for one special little girl.

Yummy cake and Ice cream, good friends, and shellac made for a perfect party.

 

Pensacola Play Date

We had another wonderful weekend trip in Pensacola. 

We enjoyed good company, good food, white sand and warm water.
Fav part.. stuffing the van with all our floats.

 Pensacola you've been good to us!

Southern Summer

Summer life has been simple and relaxing

BBQ's on the weekends

Doggie park play dates during the week

Date nights exploring with Eric and Dennise

Sunday walks on the golf course 

Park play days with the girls and all the cute kiddos {want to clone them all}

Josh working hard and finding great success here

I made a Jewelry business that is up on etsy

We are loving the south. We loved it last year and couldn't wait to get back this year. Arkansas has been so fun and super gorgeous, But Louisiana is where were headed in just a few. Cant wait!