Seeing PW again

So Saturday, I spent the day in line so that I could see my "BFF' (although she doesn't know it) the Pioneer Woman a.k.a Ree Drummond. She was coming to a Sam's Club in Dallas at noon and so I hopped in my car to go see her because that's what friends do. I got there at around 10:15 and the line probably already had 200-250 people in it. I'm not kidding. So I sat down and made friends with some ladies behind me. The line finally started moving a little after 12 and two and half hours later I got to talk to PW!!!

She is the best!! I hope she writes something else so I can come to another one of her book signings or I am somehow going to have to win a trip to her ranch. I think the former is much more likely to happen.

I love her more than my luggage I tell you =).

What I'm Loving Wednesday

It's time to link up with Jamie again for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

1. I'm loving all the lovely comments and congratulations on my last post. They truly made my day! Jason and I are so thankful for this gift and continue to pray for protection and health!

2. I'm loving that I will be seeing the Pioneer Woman this weekend in Dallas!! I can't wait!

Source: thepioneerwoman.com  

3. I'm loving the dessert I made for Easter lunch with our friends this weekend! It's a banana pudding trifle with Nutter Butters! Oh my goodness - it was so good! And bonus - I made the pudding from scratch! Just call me Martha Stewart =).

Source: myrecipes.com 

4. I'm loving that I received the things I ordered from my Pampered Chef party last week and I've already started using them. I bought the deep covered baker which I already love because you can cook things with it in the microwave!

Source: pamperedchef.biz  

What are you loving?

19 weeks!

How far along: 19 weeks today!

Baby size: My app says the baby is a size of a mango today about 6 inches and a 1/2 pound.

Maternity clothes:   I wear my belly band with my pants/jeans but that's really about right now. My shirts and dresses are still fitting quite well.

Sleep: Sleep is pretty good right now - minus every once in awhile having to get up to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week: Friends telling me that my baby bump is cute =)

Movement: I've been feeling the baby for a couple of weeks and it is the greatest feeling. It feels quite ticklish and happens so fast that sometimes I question if that was the baby or not but I LOVE IT!

Food cravings: So far I've craved BBQ (and what I really mean by that is potato salad and beans), ICE water (preferably Sonic ice water with lime) , and fruit

What I miss: Hmm, nothing really. If I had to pick something I would have to say Subway sandwiches.

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling more movement and finding out if it's a boy or girl next week

Pregnancy Symptoms: Brushing my teeth is still a hit or miss with me gagging or dry heaving; sharp pains sometimes at my hip bones when I stand up; I had a horrible charlie horse in the middle of the night last night that woke me up and in the process woke Jason up, but he was so great and massaged my leg until it stopped =)

Stretch Marks: None that I notice right now. Hoping that it stays that way

Belly Button: Still an innie. Right now deciding when I should take my belly button ring out. It's been there for 10 years - it will definitely look different with it not there.

New Life!

So there is a reason that I have been MIA for the last couple of months. Believe me I have missed being on here but there are reasons =). One - I spilled a whole bottle of water on my computer. It was a very sad day. It was gone for over a month getting repaired but I finally have it back.

Now for reason #2 and it's a really big reason:

We're pregnant!!!

We are so thankful for this precious gift of life that we have desired for over 2 years now! It's been a long journey full of heartache and pain but it brought us closer together and brought us closer to Jesus.
We are due September 3!!

Now if you do the math - that puts me at 19 weeks tomorrow!! We waited a long time to tell anybody because of our history. Our parents didn't even find out until 13 weeks, and then we have slowly been telling friends over the last month and a half. (If I forgot you, please forgive me it wasn't intentional!)

 I think I'm finally starting to relax a little bit but let's face it - I probably won't breath a full sigh of relief until I'm holding that baby in my arms, and then I'll have a whole slew of other things to worry about - ha! We are trusting in God for we know that He is fully in control and knitted this baby together.

I'll be back later to talk about everything up until now - along with belly pictures! There will be alot of posts so don't feel like you have to read them. It's more for my memory and documentation and for family too =).

BUT before I end this, I just want to say that if anyone has read this that my be struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss, please know that I feel your pain and by no means want to cause you further pain by what you are reading. Jason and I know the pain of desiring a baby so desperately and going through loss (twice) while watching others get pregnant and have babies so easily. Know that I may not know you by name but you are in my prayers.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

Happy Easter!!

There in the ground his body lay. Light of the world by darkness slain. Then bursting forth in glorious day UP FROM THE GRAVE HE ROSE AGAIN!

And as He stands in victory
Sins curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am his and He is mine
BOUGHT WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST!

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's time for what I'm loving Wednesday via  Jamie!

1. I'm loving that I have my computer back after it being it being gone for over a month getting fixed. (We will ignore that fact that I was the cause of it because I accidently spilled a bottle of water on it - that's not important =) )

2. I'm loving that since I have my computer back I will actually get to blog!! It's been hard being away.

3. I'm loving that this weekend is Easter. I am so excited to celebrate with my church family and friends that Jesus has risen!!

Source: ohhellofriendblog.com  on Pinterest

4. I'm loving that I will get to see the Pioneer Woman in less than 2 weeks. She is coming here for a book signing and I can not wait!!!

Source: foodnetwork.com on Pinterest

5. I'm loving this sign that I just bought on Groupon. They have several different cities but I picked London because I love that place with all my heart.

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What are you loving today?

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's time for What I'm Loving Wednesday via Jamie!

I haven't done one of these in a long time so I'm excited to talk about all the things I'm loving!

- I'm loving that its my love, Jason's, birthday today!! Happy birthday babe! I'm so glad that I get to celebrate it with you and many more to come!

- I'm loving that Jason and I are going on a little getaway this weekend. It will be nice to be away from the normal routine and just enjoy time together.

- I'm loving the new book that I just finished called Divergent. If you loved the Hunger Games, this book is for you! I could NOT PUT IT DOWN. Warning though: It's a trilogy and the 2nd book doesn't come out until May so if you don't like to wait to read what happens next you might want to wait a bit - but please don't - it's sooooo good!

-I'm loving the beautiful earrings that Jason got me for my birthday that arrived in the mail yesterday. They are from this etsy shop! They are so pretty and I can't wait to wear them!

-I'm loving that the Pioneer Woman's new cookbook came out yesterday!! I can't wait to get it and try out all the new recipes! I heart her!

What are you loving today?