Trip to Arizona

We are so blessed to be able to take a trip back to Arizona before our little girl is born. It was so good to see family and friends we've missed for a very long time. It is safe to say we did a lot of celebrating: two birthday parties and a couples baby shower! Time spent with loved ones was just what our hearts needed to feel renewed. The baby shower thrown by my good friends Jenná, Pamela, and Kurtis' Mom was so fun! Great friends, good food, lots of laughing, and time to celebrate our little girl. We are so thankful for the short time we had to be back in Arizona!

Jenn is about 40 Weeks and I am about 27 Weeks

Our good friends Pete and Jenná

Scott, Pamela, and Morgan

We miss the desert

Festive and delicious cupcakes

Almost 27 Weeks

What a dear friend

Mom and Dad

Our good friends Scott and Pamela

Pete and Jenná

Kristina, Scott, Kerry, and Shelbie

Lauren, Chelsea, and I

My dear friends Jenná and Jenn

Kurtis and Brett

Me, Jenná, Lauren, and Jenn

Pamela, Kristina, and Shelbie

John, Mary, Mary, Frank, and Mom

Kurtis' Mom knitted us a beautiful sweater and matching hat

Lots of pink...love it

4th of July

Grant's Farm with my sis and her adorable family!

I am 23 Weeks and feeling great!

Sam loves pickles like his Mommy & Auntie! He got so upset when the pickle was taken away from him.

IT'S A Girl

We are so excited and feel very thankful that our little girl is healthy and strong! Praise God!

Boy or Girl?

Two weeks and counting until we find out if our precious Little One is a Boy or a Girl! I am hoping they cooperate at the ultrasound. :) I thought it would be fun to have you vote what you think we are having, so I added a poll on the side bar. Let us know your vote! We will be sure to let you know what we are having when we find out!

A little MIRACLE...

is growing inside of me! I am 13 1/2 weeks pregnant and we are so excited! We have had two doctor appointments and our little one is healthy and growing perfectly! Our God is amazing and it is so special to be entrusted with such a precious gift. I get so weepy thinking about this life growing and I am overjoyed! We can't wait to meet our precious Baby at the end of October! We would love your prayers!!!

First pregnancy test taken in February

Yeah!!!

Our sweet little one at 7 1/2 Weeks! So beautiful and so clear!

11 1/2 Weeks and our baby is growing and we could clearly see arms, legs, and facial bones...so cool!

Spring is Here

"The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.

Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy." Isaiah 35:1-2

Our beautiful neighborhood

This gorgeous bradford pear tree is in our backyard

I love when the grass is this green

Should I continue Blogging?

I have been thinking about time lately and wondering if I should continue to invest my time into this blog! There is lots to share, but at times I don't really know if I want my blog to be public. I am wondering if anyone reads my blog. Let me know so if I go private I can invite you to be a viewer!

My Hubby's 30th

I wanted to make Kurtis' 30th special and fun, so I thought of 3 places to take him throughout the weekend! I gave him a clue for each place and he had to try and guess where we were going!

The 1st Clue led us to The Moolah, a fun theater downtown where we sat on comfy leather couches!

Here we are in our 3D glasses getting ready to watch Alice in Wonderland

After the movie I took Kurtis to Ted Drewes! It is a famous custard place and very delicious!

Clue 2 brought us to Castlewood Park where we took a nice hike and enjoyed a great view of the Meramec River!

Clue 3 was all about seafood and one of the best places to go is McCormick and Schmick's!

My Mom did a special Birthday meal at her house!

We are both 30 and couldn't be happier!

The King of the day is ready to eat!

Homemade checkerboard cake...so cute and very yummy!

I love you and so very thankful for you!

Psalm 40:1-5

"I waited patiently for the Lord;

he turned to me and heard my cry.

He lifted me out of the slimy pit,

out of the mud and mire;

he set my feet on a rock and

gave me a firm place to stand.

He put a new song in my mouth,

a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear and

put their trust in the Lord.

Blessed is the man who

makes the Lord his trust,

who does not look to the proud,

to those who turn aside to false gods.

Many, O Lord my God,

are the wonders you have done.

The things you planned for us

no one can recount to you;

were I to speak and tell of them,

they would be too many to declare."

Our lives, our country, and our world are messy and unpredictable, but the truths of God are beautiful and everlasting. He loves us, He has paid our debt, and He has changed my life and made me whole. Thank you, Lord!

The BIG 30

Kurtis really pampered me on my 30th Birthday! The weekend before my Birthday he took me shopping to Anthropologie, my favorite store. I got to pick out a cute top for my Birthday night, but had no clue where or what we were doing. I also got some very fun new shoes!!! A few days before my 30th I got a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Kurtis and the note was so sweet and there was a P.S. included and it said to pack an overnight bag for Friday night. He knows I like surprises, but he also knows I am not a last minute packer! He got off early on Birthday and I was all ready to go. We ended up at this amazing Sushi Bistro which was delicious! I felt so celebrated and loved! We left dinner and had to drive a little bit, but arrived at a newer hotel which was very hip and cool. It was located in a charming shopping, dining, and entertainment district! The modern design and creative decor makes this hotel very unique. We had a wonderful evening together and I will never forget my 30th Birthday!

I love gerber daisies

Birthday lunch & shopping with Mom

Ready for Kurtis to surprise me

My new shoes

Sushi

Kurtis had this delicious cupcake (best thing I have ever tasted) waiting in our room! He got it from a local Cupcake Bar

Drinks & more dessert from the Hotel's Restaurant & Bar

Breakfast the next morning

Surf & Turf at my Dad's

Kurtis, Me, Christy, & Dad

Playing shuffle board...so fun

The day after my Birthday my good friend Lyndsay organized a lunch & mani/pedi day! She had these fun plates made for the party :)

Sweet Lyndsay

Jen, Allie, Lyndsay, Me, Carolyn, Avril, Debbie, & Evelyn

Adorable!

Lyndsay, Carolyn, Me, Avril, & Debbie

White cake with raspberry filling & a cream cheese frosting! It was the best cake I have ever had!!!

Make a wish

What a wonderful 30th Birthday! Thanks for making my day so special and fun!