Happy Valentines Day

It's crazy to think that almost two years ago today I was waiting patiently for Lanie to arrive.  Feb 14th was her due date, but of course our little gal had plans of her own and she decided that Feb 18th sounded like a much better birthday for her to have.  As I think back to that time I remember working right up until my due date, my last day of work was Feb 12th and I was determined to have that baby on Monday which was her due date ohhh silly me.  I laugh at all the phone calls and text asking me why I hadn't had that baby yet, like I was holding her in or something.  I was swollen, huge, uncomfortable, excited, and scared! I had no idea how to take care of a newborn, birth a baby, or adjust to life with a car seat slung around one arm and a diaper bag over the other shoulder. I didn't know the true meaning of exhaustion (yet) or what it was to be completely selfless. As I sat there for the next five days willing this child to come out I never could have imagined in my wildest dreams how amazing being a mother would actually be.  I am not going to say every moment is magical and filled with crafts and sunshine because that is a lie and I am all about being honest!  Yes, it is hard to be a mom, but I am lucky to have a husband that is a wonderful Dad and steps in whenever I am riding the train to crazy town (I was on that train Monday). Today is Valentines Day and Mark and I are not big participators. It's not that we are against it or hate the day we just choose not to make it any different than any other day. Lanie had a party at school today so as I was preparing her Valentines for her and excited to see what type of candy I get to eat when I pick her up today (I am pregnant give me a break), I had two thoughts about love.  One is that until I had that crazy, sweet, spunky, amazing little ball of energy I never really knew what instant & unconditional love was, and two, the amazing love our God shows us daily even with all my blemishes, mess ups, and short comings. So to celebrate this day I thank God for the greatest gift of all------LOVE :)




Happy Valentines Day- Love, Lanie and all her friends!

 

Super Bowl

I love to host a good party with good friends, but at our old house we just didn't have the space.  In June we moved to our new house and one of my first thoughts was I can have our super bowl party finally!  I know some people have family things and there is about 100 super bowl parties to attend, but Mark and I tended to never have plans so we decided to go with it.  We had a great turn out and and it was for sure a full house.  With kiddos and adults we had about 45 people there with the kids almost out numbering the adults!  We had the T.V. going upstairs and downstairs, most of the men and more serious football watchers migrated downstairs, with lots of chatting and yummy food consumption going on upstairs.  I am also proud to announce even with all the excitement Lanie went potty several times and had zero accidents.  I was nervous for her because she was so excited to have so many friends to play with and getting her to sit on the potty was a challenge because she just wanted to play the entire night.  That crazy party animal was up till 10:00 and still woke up this morning at 6:45!  Mark took the day off to get some stuff done, but at least she can lounge for awhile before having to go to daycare. The 1st annual Wade SBP was a success and look forward to many more in the future :)



The upstairs crew



Serious watching going on!



Some people find beer can outside after a party we find chocolate frosting :)





Lanie getting ready for the big party!





Half Time show