16 wks. 4 days

This is the first picture we have to document my pregnancy.

I have been very fortunate (not bragging) with my pregnancy so far. I thankfully didn't experience any form of morning sickness. I had some minor aches and pains in the 1st trimester but, nothing that prevented me from carrying on with my normal activities. I did experience a few weeks of major fatigue. I would nap frequently. Unfortunately, that time has passed and the naps are over.

I feel awkward when people ask me how it feels to be pregnant. I don't know how to respond. I don't feel "different" yet. I think it is still hard for me to believe that I am actually pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I am beyond thrilled. I'm sure I'll be singing a different tune in a few weeks when my belly pops!

We hope to find out what the gender is at our next appointment (July 16th).
The suspense is killing us.

father's day.

I miss my father. He was a great dad to my sisters and I. It must have been tough to have 4 crazy daughters. I think about him often and especially during times in my life when new events are happening (i.e. becoming a parent). I am grateful for his example of what a good parent should be. I love him so much.



I had to keep this picture under wraps for awhile because Jared posed like this before we told anyone I was pregnant.
It was funny.

I had always hoped I would end up with a husband who possessed the same qualities as my dad. I wanted someone that I knew would be a good father, just like my own. I have to say that I was extremely lucky to find Jared. He is going to be a fantastic father. On this Father's Day, I remember my dad and celebrate my husband, the "dad-to-be." I am so blessed to have had an incredible father and an amazing husband.

Happy Father's Day!!

here we go again.

We are moving AGAIN! Hopefully, this time it will be long term. Jared got a teaching job in Perris (not Paris). So, we are moving to Temecula in 3 weeks. There is so much to do in so little time. The packing begins tonight.

I will continue working in Manhattan Beach until the fall. The plan is to stay with family 3 days a week and then go to Temecula for the weekends. We have done this before. It wasn't very fun but, I have to finish up work here.

This should be interesting...

my jared.

We had a great time on our quick weekend getaway for Jared's b-day. We headed up the coast to San Luis Obispo (one of our very favorite spots). Our first stop is always Firestone Grill.


This is why...they make the BEST tri-tip sandwich ever.
We love it so much, we ate here 3 times during our 2 day stay. However, it is impossible to eat this sandwich 3 times in 2 days. So, we also ate salads and chicken burgers. So delicious.

We stayed at the Apple Farm hotel. It was our first time there. As our usual spot, Madonna Inn, was completely booked. We liked it, it is a small country cottage boutique hotel.




Random picture of Jared at the "gum alley" in SLO. The alley is completely filled with gum lined walls. It's actually pretty gross.

We spent each day at the beach but, I was too busy relaxing to take any pictures of us. The weather was the best I have been in this summer, probably about 90 degrees.

On day 2 we went to Morro Bay. Jared wanted to kayak across the bay and then walk across the small island to the ocean. So, we did. I did not enjoy the walking across the island part, I probably even complained :)






When we returned home, we went out to dinner with our family. Jared loves Thai food. So, we went to Thai Thani in Redondo Beach. It was really good.



The b-day boy with 2 chocolate cream pies. He blew out all the candles at once.


To: My Jared, I know you will hate this picture of yourself but, it is the only one I had of you solo. I hope you had a great birthday and enjoyed (despite my complaints) our weekend away. I love you and look forward to many more birthdays with you. You are my best husband. xo

weekend getaway

we're getting out of town for the weekend to celebrate jared's birthday.

looking forward to the beach, firestone grill (our all time fav) and relaxation.

i'm counting down the hours!

CHRISTMAS is coming early for our family this year.....

DECEMBER 11th {tentatively}

We are beyond thrilled!!!