Happy Three Years!

This anniversary feels a little more monumental than the past two. We are about to become parents together for the first time. In fact our baby's due date is today, which I think is pretty special. 

The past three years have been incredible...filled with our own share of ups and downs. Moments that have taught us what marriage is and what it truly means. I cannot imagine my life without Martin and there is no one else in this world that I would rather be on this adventure with. 

And for fun...and because I feel sappy looking at my wedding pictures here is a snapshot into our wedding day :) 

 

A Little Baby Wall

Today we (and by we I mean my lovely husband) hung up the last of the decorations for the baby. I like how the little wall with the changing table turned out...it's bright and cheerful.  I can only imagine what I could have done with an entire room or a can of paint! Oh well, our checking account is thanking us I'm sure :) Wilson and Margo are going to have to find a new place to sleep here very soon...the minute we brought home the changing table they thought we had bought them a luxury padded bed and I haven't had the heart to tell them it isn't really for cats, but for their new sister. 

The prints on the wall are by Katie Daisy.  I love the color combinations of yellows, blues, and corals and I love how both of these quotes make me smile every time I read them. My mom found the beautiful white frame for me while antiquing and it has the perfect amount of whimsy to it. 

We picked up the fabric chicks and heart hangers from World Market.  They are so vibrant and I love that they are handmade so each one is different. I hope our little girl will feel happy in her new surroundings. 

Morning Rain

Morning rain storms are so rare here in Colorado. 

But they make me feel so happy when they do make their appearance.  What a refreshing way to start the day.

Our apartment is a little damp from having the windows wide open, but I don't care because having the smell of fresh rain fill your lungs is worth it. 

 The past few days have really cooled off and my swelling has gone down so much.  My feet look so small now...I don't know if they can hold up this big belly for much longer. 

I'm 3 days away from my due date and I have a feeling she might come a little sooner than that.  We've been telling our little girl over and over that it would be best if she waited to come when the heat had died down...it would be nice if she listened :)  

Waiting for Everdeen

Happy 4th of July!

Today we slept in late, enjoying the fact that it was a holiday and neither of us had to work. It's been so hot that we barely sleep through the night anymore, so it felt nice to finally catch up on some sleep. 

  We were invited to attend Martin's work BBQ at the retirement community so we headed over around lunch time to get our hotdogs and enjoy some of the festivities.  This is the first 4th of July that I haven't spent at home with my parents (remember last year's very memorable 4th?)...it was a little bittersweet seeing I missed out on one of my favorite family traditions of a big slice of homemade cherry pie. But Martin and I made the best of it meandering in and out of the elderly and excited grandchildren, finding our own quiet piece of shade to enjoy our lunch in.  A few women gave me the "Oh, you poor thing!" speech while gazing wide eyed at my belly.  I overheard one women say, "That poor girl looks so miserable..." Ummm, thanks?  

Everyday I wonder if today is the day our baby girl will join us. I've been having quite a few contractions, some are pretty painful, but so far it's just my body revving up for it's big moment. Hopefully soon. I'm not sure how much bigger I can get...yet everyday my body surprises me and I seem to grow even more. 

I know these last few days of just us are so precious, so I'm trying to keep my mind occupied with little projects and enjoy the quiet while it lasts :)

I hope everyone is having a fun 4th of July!