A Blessed Mothers Day

Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mothers day was perfect. I got to spend it with 2.5 of my favorite people in the whole entire world. The .5 is Eli since he is not quite here yet. I have compiled a few of my favorite pictures of Zack and I. Followed by a little poem thing someone sent me today that made me really emotional (thank you pregnancy) and it is to all the moms out there who have sacrificed more than their bodies and minds for the joys of just a giggle, hug, and kiss.

I would say this was taken around early November. Can't you tell by my face I am so excited to be hugely pregnant. ;)

The day he was born November 22nd 2008, 7Ibs 9oz. I believe I was sleeping I really don't remember and wish I did. All I know is I was completely in love with that little man.

This was about a week after being home from the hospital. I really wanted to take a pretty picture of Zack and I for Steven.

Zacks first 4th of July 2009. I was so concerned for his little ears but just look at that face, totally confused.

First family pictures. They told me to be natural with him so he and I just looked at each other and started laughing. We have had insides jokes and looks since he was very little.

Waiting for Daddy. This was Daddies homecoming gift from Mommy.

His first time at the pool. I cannot believe Eli will be sitting in this next summer.

I just absolutely love him but this is from about a year ago.
And finally my most recent picture with him. Of course I am more concerned with what he is doing than smiling at the camera.
Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.


Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom

Easter

For Easter we had a little joint party at a friends house this year. We had such a great time and Zack really enjoyed himself. Especially after he figured out all the eggs had either chocolate or jelly beans in them. Lesson learned from this year, don't put chocolate in Easter eggs not realizing they probably will melt. The kids hunted and got there fill on eggs while the adults indulged in some ribs, hash brown casserole and a yummy trifle. All in all we had a great day but we were exhausted.
Two days later it was my birthday and although Steven had duty that day, I felt the love from everyone. Thank you for the birthday wishes and gifts everyone. It really made this busy, tired, pregnant moms day. Enjoy the pictures below!











When Zack met Mario

Saturday, May 7, 2011



So Zack really doesn't know who Super Mario is and I don't really think he cares that much about it. He prefers Gabba and well....Gabba. The other day we had a nice little family outing. I (mommy) HAD to have some Tropical Smoothie. So we jumped in the car and went to ease my craving for a yummy get up and goji smoothie. Right next to the Tropical Smoothie on the CNU campus is an arcade place. They had a guy dressed as super mario. Zack went right up to him and enjoyed every minute of it. Enjoy...