10 weeks

Happy Valentine's little Bean!  It's been a busy week but Momma is doing good..feeling exhausted, and nauseous most days.

 Learning that you don't like it when I eat seafood! And although anything with garlic sounds great, it makes my tummy VERY ANGRY! Haha.
We are visiting NYC this next week so we will get to share the news with our friends and family!
Oh I also ordered a fetal heart monitor this week so that Daddy and I can hear your little heart beat whenever we want! So exciting!!
Alright... well I'm off to eat some chocolate to celebrate our first V-day together bean.

8 weeks

Ah, I can't believe we are at 8 weeks already.  Gosh only one month to go before we are out of the 1st trimester!  Exciting stuff.  I took my first belly picture this week. I am going to try to document the growth and use my board to share exciting updates as we go.  So here is the first of many more to come.  Also been thinking we are getting ready to announce the news!  We are thinking here in the next two weeks we will be able to tell the world about our precious gift!

They say at 8 weeks the baby's taste buds are forming.  So I made sure to eat lots of Mexican food this week!  Because let's face it, if your going to be any kid of ours you might need a sombrero.

7 weeks

Well little bean today you are seven weeks along!  So exciting!!  At 5w5d I had an ultrasound and was able to see your precious little heart beat.   It was the most amazing moment.  The feeling in my heart seeing you growing so big and strong was such a blessing from God.  Daddy was not there for it (which makes me sad) but we go back this week with hopes of seeing your strong heart!! I did get our first "picture" and we proudly have it hanging on the fridge.  You literally are the size of a little bean and look like it too. ha

 I am feeling all the "by the book" symptoms... nausea, big boobs, bloated, and tired.   But when you are growing a baby I guess that is all to be expected.  And if it means that you are healthy and strong we will welcome ever little bit of it.  I let myself get carried away this week with looking on baby websites.  Man all the things you have to buy and get.  Its nuts...but also looks like a lot of fun.  I've already found some adorable little outfits.  Too bad we wont know the sex for many more weeks to come.  Funny I always thought I would want a girl, but things have changed for us so much that we just want a healthy happy baby. And a small part of me wants Kevin to have his little boy!! haha Even though I will have no idea what to do with one.

Feeling a lot more relaxed and hopeful. Just praying that God's goodness continues to spill over on us! A friend gave me the quote from Psalms that I have been reflecting on "No good thing does he withold from those who walk uprightly. Blessed are those who trust in God."

5w5d saw the heartbeat!

7w5d saw and heard your little heartbeat!

Oh yeah, we also got your due date SEPTEMBER 15TH!

Baby Diary's

Well, what can I say... I am overjoyed. I must say I knew before I knew!  You little one, are a gift from Maui!  So I will not be surprised if you come out on a surf board! We have so much love for you already.  Although at this time you are only 5 weeks, we have already shared up's and downs with you and feel like God has blessed us.  Last Friday your Dad and I got to see your little picture.  You are so tiny.  Just a speck...but a speck that is growing very strong and is such a welcome blessing.  When we left the doctor we jumped up and down with excitment!

New York- New Years

There is nothing more beautiful than the city during the Holidays.  There is something so surreal about all the lights and decorations.  Walking the streets in the crisp cool air, holding hands and taking it all in feels like something straight off a movie!  We also had a chance to meet up with family for a warm dinner while celebrating the end of a year.

Before I tell you how CRAZY New Years is in Times Square.  I must take a minute to reflect on this year.  Although I have a wonderful husband that I am very blessed to be with, this year was hard.  Kevin and I experienced a loss that I never knew happen.  We have tackled moving away... multiple times, from friends and family.  We have experienced hard times and lots of late work night.  We have experienced trials of learning to live and work together.   But through all that we persevered and actually became so much closer because of it.  I can say with out hesitation that Kevin is my best friend and my soul mate.  God knew exactly what I needed when he brought him in my life and I am grateful everyday for a man that loves me so much.  He spoils me rotten no doubt!  But in all the trials of 2011 and the health issues I had... the biggest one we faced was loosing a baby.  The emotions of the situation tried to wedge walls between us as a couple and we found ourselves having to learn how to cope together.  It was hard, heartbreaking, scary, and discouraging all at once.  But as the year came to a close we found ways to move on and know that God had a plan and a time for us.... So I was more than willing to say goodbye to 2011 and welcome what the new year was going to bring!  And to be honest I had a hunch that 2012 would be much better (wink wink).

 So as you can see the crowds this time of year are crazy.  Its amazing how many people you can actually pack into a small space at one time!  We had tickets to Fridays on Times Square and let me tell you why that is the best thing ever.  1) Your not in the barricade with all the other 10 million people who lined up at 4 in the afternoon to stand with no room, no food, no water, no bathroom...in the cold.  Yep doesn't sound that fun huh!! 2) We could walk the streets all night, had drinks, food, warmth, restrooms, and music.... do I need to continue???

All in all it was an amazing experience.  I think everyone should make the effort to do it ONCE. But then cross it off your list and move on.  haha

We had such a good time and I will never forget it.  And I have to say thanks to Kevin...otherwise I would have never actually done it!

Kevin was such a sport with the 2012 apparel

Happy New Years all... This year I made NO resolutions.  I am going to live this year as the moments come. 

Maui Christmas

Well its been a while so I have a lot of catching up to do.  Kevin and I flew threw November and anxiously waited for December.  Then we decided to take the month off!!  And I must say this might be my new favorite tradition.  We went to Texas for a week, then Maui for a week, then back to Texas for Christmas... and then New York City for New years.  Wow when you read all that you are almost worn out just saying it all....but it was just what we needed and we enjoyed every minute of it!

It had been too long since our last trip to Maui, and the minute I got there I must say I felt more at home than I had in a while.  Although I miss Texas, I hope that when we are done being Yankee's we do not go back.  Maui is where both of our hearts are and there is just something there  that is un-explainable. 
So it only makes sense that special things happen there....I will elaborate on those later!!!

But it was great to relax, catch up with friends and family and breath the fresh air!  Here are a few pictures from the trip. 

I loves seeing all the different trees up for Christmas

Kevin always ask me sunset or sunrise... well after this trip I decided Im a sunset girl.  There is nothing better than a glass of wine, the sound of the waves and a beautiful sunset to top off any day!

I love that there is a full rainbow in the back of this picture.  It was our last day there before we left for the airport..it was like Maui was sending us off!

Our last night and family dinner!  What great memories.  I will forever cherish THIS TRIP!

Next we headed back home just in time to spend Christmas with all of the family in Texas.  It was so good to see grandparents, aunts, uncles, and best friends.  I have to say Christmas Eve at the Brogdon's was like a time warp.  Its good to know that no matter what space separates's you, love brings you together.  And watching the kids made me feel like I was re-living the past and how Jenifer and I grew up!  It was a special moment!

favorite places and spaces

Today I was on Pinterest... which has completely taken over my life.  But that is a story sidenote.  One of the boards is a spot to post links of your favorite places.  So I got to thinking about some of mine.  Kevin and I have been very fortunate to take many various vacations and visit some really neat places.  But out of all the little trips we have taken there are a few spots that really just stand out and that I love.  Some of those are repeat staycations just because we love them so much.  As much as I look forward to adding to these over the years.  I have to say, so far my list ain't to bad!! 
Thanks baby for making my life so special and for exploring the world with me!