Finished product

I forgot to post pics of the finished bumper, I think everything turned out great. My mom did a great job and from all the hand stitched embroidery, you can see why it was a long process. Thanks, Mom!

January 22nd, 2011

Sister's Graduation-1997

Senior Prom at MBA

Honeymoon in St. Thomas

Starting our life at our first house

After buying our first house in Crievehall. Looks different, doesn't it?!

One Year Anniversary

On our cruise to Jamaica and Cayman Islands for our second anniversary. A great surprise.

Our first mission trip to Haiti

One of my many dress up birthdays that Jack puts up with. This one was 80's icons.

4 year anniversary to Blowing Rock

Our Mediterranean Cruise

5 year anniversary in Puerto Rico

Snaps of Evin's Mill. Here's the waterfall that you can hike all the way down, if you want, unless you have a condition.

On our 6th anniversary in January, I surprised Jack with a trip to Evin's Mill in Smithville, TN. Kind of our last trip from home before baby. It was really adorable. A sweet bed and breakfast in the middle of no where with a wonderful four course dinner and breakfast. We did meet one couple (kind of against my no talking to stranger policy:)) that was also pregnant a week apart from us. She was a much better pregnant lady than me. Didn't drink wine, no chocolate-I'll take fruit, thank you very much, and passed on the raw egg caesar salad. I partook in all those things and even tried to hike the treacherous trails that the b and b lady said wouldn't be wise with my "condition". It was a wonderful weekend and we also got massages.

I can't believe it's been 6 years and I've known Jack for 15 years. Crazy. Enjoy some of the pics and some oldies, but goodies. Wee babes! If you didn't know the story, we met in high school at a basketball game. I was cheering- he went to MBA and I to BA. He flirted and flirted and I finally gave in when he kissed me. Yep, kissed then started dating. I knew I wanted to marry him in high school. Totally head over heels... break up freshman year of college and 5 years later, we were married (which I had said a couple years before I would never marry him! ha). God has blessed our relationship and marriage tremendously. Although it hasn't been a bit easy, it has been so worth it and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is the perfect occasion to celebrate and reflect where we have been and are going. I love Jack's heart, drive, dreaming, perseverance, and love for life and for me. I could not ask for a better husband, really. I adore him and I have a feeling it's only going to get better and better with each year. Here's to 6 years with Jack and getting to experience the next "journey"- as any good bachelor contestant would say.

Birthday, what?

I have totally forgotten to post pics from my birthday party. That is crazy talk. Annual party planned by moi, this year pj's. Lower key than normal, but still dress up. Everyone did a great job. I have to say I spared you from a full shot of my onesie with slight baby bump. Pretty funny sight. Pinatas were hit (this year Mary was banned from going first from her last year first hit that opened it up) and breakfast buffet was enjoyed. It's already coming up on half birthday-May 6th. Just sayin'

Belly Shots

26-27 weeks

30, I look so proud.

31

33

33-34. Oh, Edward, you silly vampire, you.

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37

38

Last night. I dunno. I think it was the bachelor finale that got me all crazed.

Shower

I seriously have the best friends in the world and so therefore I had a few great showers. Each was different and very entertaining. First, was with work where a couple of my co-workers and interns came together on a Friday night (I only work with 11 people) and basically had a dance party.

I made my friend, Kristi, sit in my bumbo. It didn't budge. PS. She is laughing.

Pre-dance party.

The lovely hosts, Mathilde, Kristi, and Nicole.

Um, food was out of this world! Mathilde had her mom send fresh, New Orleans gumbo on her way to town. It was so good. Sushi, cheese, hummus, 3 desserts: gooey butter cake, banana pudding, and chocolate chip cookies surrounding an oreo (holla, what?!).

Our "Nashville" shower was mostly friends from Nashville, or out of town friends. Mary, Lindsey, Alicia, Susan, and Kim through a retro circus themed shower. Very adorable. Here are a couple of pics-Mary took a lot, so once I get them I will post. They also voted on girl/boy and girl won by one vote.

Tinsley, Alicia's new baby girl, made an appearance and she was adorable. She just hung out. It was awesome and made me think maybe babies can be pretty cool. (I'm kidding here, people. I know my baby will be cool)

You may see in the background that my friend, Katy, flew into town for the shower! It was so fun to have her there. I was very honored that she would do that for little ol' me.

The stripey straws were adorable!

Somewhere there are pictures of Lindz holding this popcorn tray. She looked like an adorable cigarette girl from the 40's. I'll have to locate that pic.

Wreath made by Lindz

The hostesses. Kim (childhood friend, since kindergarden and her son will be one in April, so we are thrilled that are children will grow up together, too!), Alicia (high school and Auburn friend), Susan (met her through Lindz and Mary after college and it was like we were sister soul mates), Mary (high school friend/roomie and neighbor), and Lindz (high school/roomie).

Superbowl shower complete with "pick a team" theme. Our community group girls threw it and adorably decorated it upstairs with girl whatnots-frilly dresses, dainty food, oh and of course, Edward. Downstairs it was a man cave with beer, pizza, and a cheese fountain. We had such a great time!

To avoid picking a team (and to induldge my dressing up obsession) we came as refs!

Katie made a girls vs boys gender wars quiz. The boys won by one, but I think the boys quiz was harder. No fair!

Team boy had more votes!

Beer labels of Jack. Love it!

Dainty girl food

Team boy

Team girl