Twenty Four

Today I turned 24, and I had a wonderful day. Chip woke up with Preston this morning and let me sleep in. Around 8:30 when I woke up I was greeted with hugs, kisses, and breakfast in bed. Chip made me my usual (6 eggs whites, a banana, and large cup of coffee) but it tasted extra good today.

After breakfast we spent the morning playing, laughing, cuddling, and singing. Around 2:30 we met Grandma Mike for a late lunch/ early dinner. It is always so great to spend time with her, and it was so sweet of her to treat us.

This evening we continued to play and had a movie/pallet night. I just put Preston to sleep and Chip and I are about to watch one of our top 5 favorite movies Full Metal Jacket. This day was perfect, and I am so thankful for everyone who helped make it so special. I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us!

Missing Each Other

Preston and I got back from Dallas today after spending the weekend with my family. Chip works on the weekends so he isn't able to go to Dallas with us usually, but we are planning a trip soon with all 3 of us.

We had a wonderful weekend. We spent hours in Sari and Pappy's pool, played outside on the deck every morning while we had our coffee and breakfast, and I was able to get some incredible sleep. There is nothing like sleeping in your childhood bed. The coziness literally wraps me up and I sleep like a baby every time.

We go to Dallas almost every other weekend. It gives Preston and I some time out of the apartment and gives me a chance to see old friends and have some adult time. I love being in Dallas, but this weekend I was overwhelmed with missing Chip. I said countless times how much I wished he was there with us. When we got back today, Chip left work early to come home and be with us. When he walked in the door my heart burst with emotion. We hugged and kissed and I even shed a few tears. I just love him so much, and am so thankful for him and the love he gives us. We ordered a pizza for dinner and after Preston went to bed we cuddled on the couch and watched Lockup. The show was on mute half the time because neither of us could stop talking to one another.

We missed each other terribly the last 2 days, and there truly is no better place than home <3

You, Sweet Boy, have no idea how happy you make me <3

Quick Update

Well it has been almost a month since I have last blogged, and in a way I look at that as a good thing. Life is good. Nothing out of the ordinary has happened, other than just enjoying each other.

This summer is going by quickly, and it really is true when people say the older you get, the faster time goes by. We have enjoyed going to the pool, grilling out, and the days cuddled up on the couch watching cartoons just trying to stay cool from the heat. We have been going to Dallas every other weekend to spend time with Sari and Pappy and the Walsh's and on the other weekends spending time with the Lee's and Grandma Mike. It really has been great.

Chip is loving his job, and is awesome at it. He has such a fulfillment for what he is doing now, which is a blessing. Preston will be starting a new MDO program at the end of next month, and I am currently looking for a part time job while he is in school. I can't wait for Preston to be able to be around kids again. Anytime we are out and he sees another toddler, his face lights up and all he wants to do is go say hi and play.

Other than that things are calm, and in a sense, perfect. I am so grateful for my little family.

"Where you invest your love, you invest your life" ~Mumford & Sons

I have been in bed since 10 and it's midnight now. For the past two hours I have been reading my Bible, praying, praising, and crying. I am snuggled up next to Preston. His feet are wrapped around my leg and his head is on my chest. I can feel his heartbeat and I'm overwhelmed with love. I am soaking in every second of this sweet angel. He is perfection.

I love the way he loves me. I love that he is a total prankster, and that he makes you work for his affection. It makes the random times during the day when he runs up and kisses me for no reason that much better. He knows he is funny, and I love that. He knows what to do to make people laugh, and his laugh is pure music to my ears.

With every day that passes I am losing my baby, but I am gaining my boy. Before I know it I will be taking him to t-ball practice and helping him with his homework. One day I will be planning his 13th birthday party, and by then I probably won't be quite as cool as he thinks I am now. Someday I will be helping him gets things ready for senior prom and sending out graduation announcements. I definitely know I will have lost all my cool points by then. Then one day I will be watching him exchange vows with his wife and having a child of his own. THAT is almost impossible to comprehend, but I can picture it, and I can imagine having the same feeling I am experiencing now. Pure joy.

You, sweet boy, are my world. You are my purpose, and you are my
heart beat <3

Father's Day

Today is Father's Day, and I am already in tears writing the first sentence of this post. Last year at this time we were new parents. Preston was an infant and Chip and I were just trying to figure out this whole parenting gig as well as being newly weds. We loved every second of it, but we were learning. We made some mistakes, but we grew from them, together.

This past year so much has changed. Chip graduated from the Golf Academy and landed a job in Houston that we were both praying for. When times were tough financially, he contemplated re joining the Army. Everything he does is for us. He works crazy long hours and doesn't complain. He sees the importance and supports me staying home and raising Preston. I am so grateful for him and everything he does.

Our marriage is better than it has ever been. Last year was stressful, and instead of taking it out on each other, we joined together as a team. I said in a previous post that this blog is to give Preston a glimpse into what our lives were like, and to hopefully be able to teach him through it. I want him to know that marriage and being a parent is hard work, but also the most rewarding experience in the World.

Chip, we love you more than words can express. Thank you for being you, and for taking care of us so well. Happy Father's Day babe!