This picture makes me happy…
I love the angles from the power lines. I love the sky. I love the green grass. It was just a bright and beautiful day.Today is the day we enter single digits. It’s been awhile since I’ve last seen my husband and now the time is quickly upon us. Not only that but it also puts us closer to our baby’s arrival. So much is going to happen within these next few weeks. I am trying my best to prepare myself for what is ahead….A lot of emotions.
I am grateful that the Lord has got us through this season of life and we will continue to trust Him through the many other seasons of life He will take us through. Life has certainly been an adventure.
Just this morning I was thinking about how amazing it is that I met James in September of 2008, we became a couple November 2008 (Thanksgiving Day), Got engaged January 30,2009 and we were married July 25, 2009. And now here we are pregnant with our firstborn, surviving our first deployment and ready to face what is ahead. And it’s all because God saw that it was good to put us together.
My friend Lindsey says that she thinks of the way James and I met and how it is so crazy how quickly it all came together. It honestly was a miracle. There were times I strongly desired to be in a real relationship, but at that present time I had not been searching.
So, there is hope. If you are single and longing for companionship…God is Faithful. It may not happen on your timing or the way you had thought. But, no matter what you have companionship if you know it our not…In Jesus and in the man or woman that He chooses to bring into your life. I am grateful for the companionship of my Savior through the time of my singleness and now through this time of separation from my husband.
And I am grateful that the time of separation is coming to an end!
Don’t think about life in numbers, days, or years…dwell on the memories and rejoice in the reunions and joining together.
Wednesday August 25, 2010 was a wonderful day. I woke up to find that my husband had sent me 25 Red Roses…why you ask?! Well it was the day we were going to find out what we were having. And he just likes to be sweet like that. He sets the bar pretty high fellas!
I anticipated our 7:30pm appointment to find out what was wigglin’ and shakin’ in my tummy. And as it finally arrived I was so overjoyed to be where I was at that very moment with —happy, expectant and loved. As soon as i saw that little miracle appear on the screen a smile appeared on my face. We saw this little bundle of joy move around, get shy and turn it’s back on us and even do a left hand salute. It was all very exciting, a moment that will never be forgotten. It was at that moment that she said “Well, it looks like we have a BOY.” That smile I had on my face got even wider and was filled with so much more excitement. At that point I couldn’t wait to tell James. I just wanted to shout it out. My cheeks hurt so much from all the smiling I was doing. I examined our little Boy with such detail and was thrilled at every move he made. It amazes me how God creates such wonderful, beautiful and oh so lovely masterpieces. James and I are so blessed to be the proud parents of a sweet baby Boy!
And as the years pass and this post will be here for people to read. I hope our little boy will stumble upon it and know that he is so loved and is a joy to our life. I pray he knows that he has been covered in prayer and that his Mom and Dad have fought to protect him, to love him and to provide for him a spiritual, physical and emotional home. We can’t wait to meet you and love you as Christ has loved us.
Thank you Lord for your many blessings. We are forever honored to be called Your children. This child is as much Yours as it is ours and it is in You that we will raise him.
Here are some pictures of our baby Boy…
My Mom pointed out to me that in the first picture it looks like a hand is holding the back and bottom of our baby boy. How cool is that! God is so awesome!
And here is a preview of what our little boy will look like in the years to come…
I Love you James!
This is how life has felt since the last time I blogged. Like a race. Hurdles, sprints, long distance all that fun stuff. As soon as we got the call about getting a house on post, I heard the gun fire, whistle blow, little man scream GO! So we went (with the help of friends, of course.) The house is beginning to feel like home. As a matter of fact, as we where leaving to visit family in Dallas, James told me he didn’t want to leave because I had made our house feel like home 🙂
I love our home and our neighborhood. I.am.content.
There are still thing’s that need to be put in order, rooms that I want to paint, papers I need to get in order, people I need to contact, ect. I left all of that stuff on the back burner for today, actually till January (well, except the contacting people part) and had a fun day with my husband and niece and nephew. These kids are great, so sweet and considerate. I see Joshua growing up into a strong, godly young boy. And Eyvette is a little whipper snapper.
We have a park across the street from our house, so we decided to take the kids. It was a beautiful day today. And the parks here are pretty cool. So, here are some pictures of our day at the park…Because a post is just better with pictures.
A special mention–James, Thank you for all you do. How you love my family,me, help with everything. You make life SO much better. I Love you! By the way, you’re going to be a GREAT dad someday 🙂
Racing to the park. They shed clothes as they go...They think less makes them go faster? There's James picking up sweaters and jackets 🙂
Mommy and Daddy (Yes, I still call them that!) I hope you enjoy the pictures. Sorry it’s taken me so long to get them up. And pretty soon there will be new ones up, of a new house. I love you two dearly and am so glad I’m your daughter. Thank you for reminding me of what it means to live. I.Love.you!!!
without further ado…
Our street
Our door is right where the outdoor light is on
Dining room
Part of the living room
the other part (we were organizing, see the mess:)
From the dining room
The picture section...one of them 🙂
Another picture section/bookshelf
A little fall decor
Kitchen
More of the Kitchen, where I make yummy food 🙂
Our bedroom. James' Grandmother made the quilt for us and the Ferringtons got us the picture that hangs above our bed that has our vows in them
The bathroom
the shower
Me and James
We love you and wish you were able to come out and visit us. Hope you enjoyed looking at our house. I love you!
I just chatted with my folks and laughed the most I have ever laughed in my life. Seriously, I have missed out on laughing everyday, because I have failed to call them. The usual routine is talk to my Mom first and then Dad. But I’m usually on speaker phone with both of them anyway. My Mom was telling me all that’s been going on and asked about James and I…ya know chit chat. Then my Dad get’s on, which really means, my Mom and Dad. I love my Dad! He asks about the weather? How I’m feeling? and then proceeds to tell me all the latest news(who needs a t.v. when you got my folks). He said that if you place your laptop on your, get this, lap (which I have done since in High School-Bible College), you are less likely to NOT get pregnant (my parents are ready for another Grandchild, because 15 is not quite enough.) Apparently it has to do with killing the fertile eggs??? I dunno? Then he said that the smoke from candles cause cancer. What?! I love candles and have them all over the place, literally in every room. So apparently I’m a non-fertile, cancer stricken woman. ey yi yi.
The best part though, was the story of how they got lost in the wood. If you know my parents, you know they live in Lake Arrowhead and behind their house are the woods. Well, my Dad likes going for nature walks, so this time he convinced my mom to go with him. She got Fifi ready (her chihuahua) and they went walking into the woods. My Dad had found a point that overlooked San Bernardino and wanted my mom to see it, so they went. They got to the look out point and thought it was beautiful. My Dad was still eager to venture, so he told my mom, let’s go this way, there is a place in the woods where all of these huge rocks are, it’s a trip! he said, yep, my Dad say’s “Trip.” So, my mom amused his need for adventure and agreed. As they were walking they enjoyed all that they saw, trees, trees, big trees. Then my mom asked the dreaded question “How much longer is this going to take?” My Dad said only a little more. At this point there walk turned into a three hour walk. At this point Fifi was popped out and couldn’t walk on her little chihuahua paws (what a Prima Donna!) Then my Dad found it, the rock forest was in plain sight, at this point they weren’t amused, they were tired. My Dad noticed a lunch pail sitting a top one of the rocks. He said to my Mom “what is that doing out here? I’m going to go see what’s in it?” My Mom said “Are you crazy? What if a person left it out here to lure you to it so they can take you or kill you?” So my Dad heeded my Mom’s advice at stayed away from the unknown lunch pail. My Dad was looking for a water tower that he knew was a landmark. He thought he saw it and convinced my mom that there lies their salvation from the forest. It turned out it was a construction area and Saint Cabrini’s Catholic Church, which is a couple of miles away from home. My Mom asked my Dad if he could jog home and get the truck and then come back and pick her up, her and Fifi were exhausted. My Dad agreed and started jogging home, then a young guy saw my Dad and offered him a ride. Ok, so my Dad always told us not to talk, walk or get rides from strangers. And here my Dad is accepting a ride from a total stranger. He got home ok and went to go pick up my Mom. My Mom said my Dad did that jog in record time and they headed home.
My parents are hilarious! I told them that I don’t think it’s good that they go for walks in the woods. They said next time they’ll take their cell phone. Oh, my goodness!!! I sure do miss my parents. I’ve made some great memories with them. I love you Mommy and Papa!
I was probably about 6 or 7 years old. It was in Bellflower at the little house my sister lived in off of Grand Ave. It was there that I learned how to dance. I thought about this moment, early this morning as I laid in bed and had the random thought of “who taught me how to dance?” Oh, the questions that plague my mind. haha. So I thought back to summer of 1991 and remembered seeing her. The woman I thought was possibly the coolest woman EVER… I mean next to Paula Abdul and Mariah Carey, she was up there. My sister loved life, and dancing. She was in her living room, all dressed up. She was always dressed to impress. I remember her wearing her cowboy boots. She had the music playing and was dancing in the living room. She was doing every move, the Roger Rabbit, the Cabbage Patch , Running Man and the Electric Slide. Seriously, my sister was a dancing pro. Little did she know that three little girls were watching her as she busted a move out on her living room floor. She then saw us and called us onto the floor, to teach us her moves. I felt like I was being filmed for a music video on VH1! Of course I went home and practiced those dances myself, after all I wanted to be like my totally RAD sister! Thanks for teaching me how to dance Sis!
Happy Friday! Have a little fun and dance!
My sister did something I wish I would have taken the time to do. She wrote a post about my parents 39 year Anniversary! They have been married for like ever! Well, not really, but boy, that is a great accomplishment in this day and age. I am so blessed to be apart of such a solid marriage. It’s funny to think back on how my dad proposed to my mom. I’ll have to get the okay from my parents, until I blog it. Crazy I know, but if you know my parents then you know what I’m talking about, right? RIIIGHT!!! Alright, with that said, check out THIS for my sister’s post.
Happy Anniversary Mommy and Papa!
Love,
The product of your love 🙂
It has been an experience getting used to the Army life. I’m still working on feeling comfortable with being on post and not worrying about driving on the wrong street, into an authorized only section or hitting a solder as he bolts across the street. It’s been an adventure, to say the least. One of the many thing’s I am grateful for in the Army, are the women. I have been going to PWOC (Protestant Women Of The Chapel) It’s a time of worship, Bible study and prayer. I have enjoyed being in fellowship. I have met two amazing women. It’s nice to be loved. I feel like nothing has changed, from where I was, to where I am. Only faces have changed, but not the love nor the spirit. It’s nice to see the body of Christ serving and helping one another. These ladies host Bible studies at their homes, luncheons, prayer meetings and still attend the events there husbands go to. I have been able to attend all of the events we’ve had since James and I have been married. I have enjoyed each one. Last night we had an FRG (Family Readiness Group) meeting. It informs you on deployment status, thing’s you will need to have when deploying and support. There is so much. But, the best of news that we received was that we will not be deploying in December and will be able to spend the holiday with family 🙂 I appreciate Colonel W for taking care of his men. Most importantly I am grateful that the Lord is taking extra care of his men and my man. As soon as we got the news of no December deployment, a weight lifted off my shoulders just a little. It felt like Christmas for that moment. I think it’s safe to say that I have the most sensitive, caring, godly and patient man. Anyone who knows him knows that these are characteristics that he holds to. It is a joy and desire to be able to have my husband with me this christmas. God has given me the best gift I could ask for, my husband. I am so grateful for all that I have. I look forward to what the Lord has in store for James and I. Whatever it is we choose to trust in Him. He has our best interest in mind.
It was on Monday as we were driving to a hail and farewell that James looked over at me and said, “We should have a date night!” I immediately glowed, I’m sure of it. I was so excited t hear this and quickly responded with “I would love that.” We set a day, Thursday (today) and are thrilled to have a night devoted to a night out on the town. I’m so excited. I’ll try to make this a post that I type about…with pictures, hopefully 🙂
I’ll let you know how it goes 🙂
Love,
Amber
…And because posts are always better with pictures…
This is how we roll!
Amber Jade 