Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

I’m back! And we’re having a baby!



I know I know, I completely abandoned this blog. I’m sorry but it was all a bit much to keep up with and I was feeling a bit like I was blogging about the same ol thing every day. So anyways I’m back! And I have a whole new array of subject material to cover because….. I’M PREGNANT! Yep Adam and I are expecting, but if you’re my Facebook friend you already knew that! So I guess I’ll get into the more detailed information that we haven’t shared on Facebook! Don’t worry; I’m not sharing any gross details or anything like that. Just filling ya’ll in on this whole baby making process that has been consuming our lives for the past 3 months! And since I’m so behind I’ll break this up into separate posts so we don’t have one crazy long run on post! 

Let’s start with the day we found out we were pregnant. We went on an amazing trip to Mexico for our 3 Year Anniversary. The trip was gorgeous, relaxing and everything we needed including all inclusive alcohol… Unfortunately for me none of the alcohol sounded or tasted appealing. I just didn’t want to drink (and if you know me that’s a little shocking; no I’m not an alcoholic, yes I do like to have a great glass of wine, some Crown or margaritas occasionally.) That was our first of many signs! 

Once we arrived back at home and life got back to normal it was time to find out what was going on! I was late (yes my period), exhausted, and didn’t want to drink alcohol. So on August 2nd 2012, exactly 4 years after Adam asked me to marry him, we purchased a pack of 3 Pregnancy Tests, 2 lines you're pregnant, 1 line you’re not. Well the first test had no lines… not a great start; I didn’t even know how to take a pregnancy test! Adam and I stared at the test and decided to take number 2, after messing with the first test and leaving the 2nd test for the designated 3 minutes we walked back into the bathroom together to discover 2 tests with 2 lines each… We looked at each other blankly for a moment and said something like “Oh my god I think we’re pregnant!” Now I feel like I should expand a bit on the I THINK portion of that statement… whoever made pregnancy tests made them a bit confusing… why on earth is one line so dark and one line so faint? I don’t get it; it just made us doubt what we were obviously seeing. Anyway despite our doubts we were extremely excited and decided to document the moment with a few fabulous bathroom shots! 

Do we look excited or terrified! I can't tell and I still think we're equal parts excited and terrified!

More excitement!

See that tiny faint line.. yep thats why we were confused!

After doing a little "Googling” we learned that a line even a faint line really does mean you’re pregnant, but to be sure to wait a few days and take another test, first thing in the morning. So Saturday morning August 4th, I stumbled out of bed and once again peed on the stick… this time there was no doubt, before I even put the test on the counter to wait both lines were clearly showing up; the 2nd still fainter than the first, but there were no doubts this time! We are going to have a little baby! So once again we decided to take a few pictures to remember the moment… this time before the Bronco’s Scrimmage game so we were decked out in our Orange & Blue!

Yep super excited now!

Our baby will totally be a Bronco's Fan!

Much darker this time.. and yes I agree that it's kind of weird to take a picture of something you peed on but hey its for memories people!


Anyway so that’s the beginning of our baby story. Exactly 4 years after Adam and I made a commitment to each other to become a family we found out that God was blessing us again and that our family will be growing! 

Here’s a picture of our little Baby A at our first Ultrasound! 



Our baby... don't feel bad if you cant see it. I honestly couldn't either! Our next Ultrasound pics were better! But those are for another post!
xoxo~ Jamie

Friday, January 20, 2012

I'm Baaaaaaaaack! So here's a really long year end recap!

Ok so I knew it would happen sooner or later… I completely and totally abandoned my blog! Eeek! I’m sorry but I knew it was coming. I was a little burnt out with way too much on my plate. And the holidays totally did me in! Way too much online shopping to worry about something like a blog! (P.S. I learned this year that online shopping is the best possible way to get through Christmas and keep your Christmas cheer, no long lines, no fighting for the last pair of whatever with some crazy chick who really should be worrying more about her screaming 2 year old than battling with a stranger over something that is $10 cheaper today than it will be tomorrow, no one asking for donations, no crazy parking lots, just me my computer, a whole world full of goodies to buy and a credit card. Ahhhhh, here’s to actually enjoying shopping again!)

ANYWAY I have lots of fun things to blog about but here is a quick recap of how I spent the last few months! Happy (LATE) New Year, hope your 2012 is off to a great start! 

First thing on our Fall agenda was to celebrate the Baptism of little miss Clara! Adam and I spent the weekend in Fort Collins and Greeley and were blessed to become Clara's God Parents along with her Aunt Jennie.

Adam and I with the Proud Parents, Lilly, Clara and Jennie
Adam and I with our God Daughter/Niece Clara
Adam and I with our Adorable nieces and God Daughters. Love them! 

Next on the agenda... lots of Bronco's Games and Tailgaiting! Sadly we went to 4 games this year and they didnt win ONE while we were there. The Bronco's had an exciting season but we only got to witness the disasters in person. OH WELL! Maybe next year!?!

Go Bronco's!!!
Bubba Cody and his girlfriend  Michelle hanging out at Mile High Station.
Adam and I tailgating with some of our favorite people.
Watching a brutal loss to the Patriots

We went to an awesome Zac Brown Band Concert at Red Rocks... In the pouring rain. 
ZBB!
Hubby and I absolutely drenched!
Gorgeous Red Rocks!

We celebrated 2 Thanksgivings. The First of which  was at my parents house where I helped make my very first Turkey.... Ok Adam did most of it but I totally helped!
Checking to make sure the Turkey is done.

The family ready for dinner!

It was such a gorgeous day the boys went fishing in shorts and T-Shirts.

The Next Thanksgiving was a huge milestone for us, Thanksgiving with Adam's family was held at OUR house this year! This is the first time we've hosted a big holdiay at our house. We had a great time with family and things were prefect. Thank you to my Amazing hubby for doing most of the cooking

Adam and I in front of our Christmas Tree on Thanksgiving
The awesome meal and beautiful table. So happy we finally got to use or fancy china.
Adam cooking away. I wanted to help.... really I did. If you know Adam you know he's a bit of a control freak so it wasn't really an option. (Sorry babe you know you are!) 


We had two awesome Christmas Parties for work! 
Adam and I at his work Party at Hacienda Colorado

We also had an amazing opportunity to stay in Aspen for a weekend! We stayed in an awesome little cabin with INCREDIBLE views! We were so blessed to be there.

Gorgeous view from the cabin.
View of the cabin.
 We were in Aspen for the Summit for Life a charity event to raise money and awareness for Organ and Tissue Donation. (If you're interested in learning more check out their website at: http://summitforlife.org/) This is the first time Adam has ever done anything like this and it was truly nerve racking for both of us! (No I didnt do it but I was still worried about him for a couple of hours!)

The race starts at the base of Aspen Mountain and ends at the Sundeck, it's 3,267 vertical feet in 2.5 miles and starts at 5:00pm! It was an amazing experience for Adam and something he hopes to do again in the future.
Looking a little nervous before the race starts!
5:00pm and they are off into the night!
After a stressful 2 hours and 22 minutes Adam crossed the finish line! So proud of him! 

About to cross the finish line

We were so blessed this holiday season to spend lots of time with our families!

We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house. The day was full of sledding, yummy food, family time, and lots of presents!

View from my parents back yard.
Cody getting ready for sledding and snowboarding.
Adam and I ready for sledding!
Cody and his baby Juno having a blast on the frozen pond.
There is a whole series of these pictures but they start with Smalls jumping on my sled....
...and end with him jumping off as I face plant!
Making Nana's Egg Rolls! Yum!
Adam and I slaved away to make my Grandma's traditional German Christmas Eve Dinner!
Schnitzel, fried potatoes, Gurkensalat (German cucumber salad) and yummy veggies!  
The family at Christmas Eve Dinner.
We ended the night with lots of presents!
Even the puppies got spoiled with lots of new toys!
Gizmo with his new toy.

Christmas Day we went to Brush to celebrate with the Alexander's! It was a much needed relaxing couple of days! 
We celebrated Cindy's Retirement with a little something from Jared!
I cuddled with the puppies.
Adam cuddled with Clara.
And Gary and Cindy cuddled with Smalls.
And we were all a little spoiled with lots of presents. 

Aaron opening up his new goggles.
Lilly and Rhonda opening up Lilly's treasure chest full of princess dresses.
Cindy and Gary checking out some basement decorations

We celebrated my cousin Shannon's Masters Degree with a graduation party! Congrats to her, she is such an amazing woman and managed to get her Masters while being a full time Elementary School teacher. the whole family gathered to celebrate her accomplishment!
Shannon and I at her party!
Adam and I at the party.
My wonderful parents
Adam with my Uncle Tom and cousins Josh and Luke from Georgia
And we ended 2011 with a bang and a big Pipkin Wedding! Congrats to my Cousin Ryan and his beautiful bride Jessica! We were so happy we could celebrate your big day with you! 

Uncle Tom officiant, Cousins Ryan groom, John best-man, Keith & Luke  groomsmen
My cousin Hope was once again an awesome Flower Girl. She's totally a pro!
Mr. & Mrs. Pipkin!
We finally got to meet the newest Pipkin, baby Cameron, with my cousin Keith and his lovely wife Amber.
Time to party! Adam and I with my Mama at the reception!
The awesome reception site at  Pine Crest Event Center, Palmer Lake CO
The wedding party was greeted with sparklers!
Me, Cousin Shannon, and Michelle having fun with sparklers and freezing!
We took lots of family photos!

My dad with all his siblings, Uncle Don (father of the Groom) Aunt Rose and Uncle Tom
All the Pipkin Cousins!
And the Pipkin Family! Just missing Grandma and Grandpa
 And we spent the whole night dancing, laughing, and being total goofs! 

Cody and Michelle dancing at the table... yes she has Cody's tie on her head.
Mother and daughter
Tom & Dawn
Adam LOVED baby Cameron
The Pipkin Girl Cousins
Adam and I with the bride and Groom
Me and Shannon
Me and the hubby... Talking him into being a little goofy???
Yes!
Gorgeous Cake
The head table
First dance as husband and wife
An emotional Mother Son dance with my Aunt Kim and Ryan.

And we ended the night holding hands as a family, circling the bride and groom. It was the prefect end to a great (most of the time) year!
Family!
Thanks for hanging in there to read the whole thing! Told ya it would be long! Hopefully from now on I can update you all little by little!

xoxo~Jamie