Landscaping

After two years, our front landscaping is finally done! What an improvement! We are so excited. Now to keep the kids off the sod for two weeks...

Happy Birthday to Me!

Well, I am officially OLD. I turn the big 3-0 today. My goal was to be in the best shape of my life at 30. Being almost 27 weeks pregnant, I definitely have shape, but I'm not sure it's the best... :)

The day has started off a bit slow. I did go to the gym this morning, but came home to find that deer had feasted on our new landscaping during the night and to a smoke alarm on the fritz - the kids always "love" that. So I had a bowl of sugar loaded Cinnamon Toast Crunch for breakfast and called it good.

The boys are super excited to take me to Chuck-e-Cheese tonight and my gift to myself is a pedicure, some extra strength wrinkle cream and a yummy treat. Bring on the 30's!!

Seen Better Days

Have you ever woken up to this?

Most wives would probably be horrified, jump out of bed and demand to know what happened. I took a good look, shook my head and grabbed the camera. This "mouse", that I incorrectly called a shiner, happened last night during one of Bryan's "training" classes. The things I put up with...

10 Years

Happy Anniversary to us! I can't believe it has been 10 years. I have the greatest husband, with awesome kids and a happy, full life. What more can you ask for?

Thanks babe for making the first decade unforgettable - here's to us and the many more years to come.

My lovely, opinionated sister-in-law, Carolee, apparently didn't like the first picture I posted. (Read the comments) So, this one is for you, Carolee! :) I didn't post one of these before because I figured people were tired of seeing them. Sorry!

The wait is over!

I can still hardly believe it! I admit I shed a few tears when they told us. We are all so excited!

Anniversary Idea

Our 10 year anniversary is coming up next month and what better way to celebrate then with a photoshoot! Why do we only take engagements pictures? We are still in love a decade later, why not celebrate it?

Andrea, from Crave My Photography is the genius behind these photos. She has added something new to her portfolio called "Crave Each Other" sessions. So fun, a little edgy (some a little sexy) and so worth it. Check out her blog for our complete shoot:

cravemyphotography.blogspot.com

Making it Official

**Disclaimer: Anyone who knows me, knows that I HATE the family vinyl pictures that people stick on the back of their cars. (If you are reading this and you have one, we might have to rethink our friendship :) ) So, I figured, what better way to make an announcement??!! **

I will finally address all the hushed rumors: "Is Marie pregnant, or has she just gained 10 pounds?" Sadly, the answer is "yes" to both of these questions. I like to think that I am showing this early because it's technically my 5th pregnancy and not because of my poor eating habits...hmmmm

I was trying to wait until I was 20 weeks and knew what we were having to make the official announcement, but since my middle is rapidly expanding, word is getting out.

So, here we are. I am a little over 18 weeks along. My ultrasound is March 2nd. We of course are all hoping for a girl, but would be thrilled with a boy also. Although I'm sure it wouldn't hurt if all of you could start chanting "girl, girl, girl". :) We'll keep you posted!