Happy Anniversary

Just wanted to say Happy Anniversary Babe!

Yesterday was our 4th anniversary. We spent the whole day together. We ran a bunch of errands getting supplies for the sheepherders, then headed to Wyoming to take the herders their groceries, feed, cash & all the other essentials they needed. We stayed up there for quite awhile. Then had a late dinner of Pizza & Salad in Soda Springs.
Maybe it doesn't sound overly exciting to some, but we had fun. It beat the pants off of flying and being out of town & apart on our anniversary, which I think has happened. It is way better when you get to spend the day together.
Hootie gave me an amazing anniversary present. A piano. I have wanted one for while. I've hardly played in the 4 years since we've been married, (maybe twice) and I've definitely lost some skills, but now I can practice and get them back. So excited.
He wanted me to play for him, so he could see the fruit of his labors and he enjoyed it. Even if I thought it was a little rough sounding. The piano will need to be tuned, & I'll need some major practice, but it's better than not having one, or a keyboard. Love the feel of real wooden keys.

I am so blessed to have this cute boy in my life. He is so thoughtful & caring. Definitely my best friend, I can talk to him, share with him, & laugh with him. He doesn't give himself enough credit about what an amazing person he is, he underestimates himself & all those he touches. I love him for all his strengths & few weaknesses. I appreciate all I learn from him & that he's constantly looking out to help another. Thank you babe for all you teach me, it is more than you know.

Thanks for making me be irreverent, & laugh & snicker at our mealtime prayers for the things you come up with, especially when it has to do with baby girl . You are funny, even when you aren't trying!

I love that I get to spend my days, nights, and many more with him. I love that he is my "EC" ;) To say it as someone told me today "I am the Luckiest Girl in the World"!!!

I am so excited for him to be a father & see him with our daughter. I appreciate all his support as we prepare to bring a child into this world, especially, since I plan to do it the "hard", non-coventional, Natural way. That makes him a bit more nervous, but he has still been a great support, and a good sport as he's kind of having to play by my rules with the whole childbirth thing. He is coming along, and I love when he comes up with his random words of encouragement, and shows me that he gets it & knows it's important to me.

I Love you Babe!!! Here's to looking at Forever, Together!

Summer update

My excuse for not getting on my blog, or updating... I think seeing that ticker dwindle down FREAKS me out! It is sooooo close. How can I possibly be ready? Excited, yes; scared to death, YES; so excited to see Hootie be a daddy, you guessed it, YES!

We have been busy since I last updated.

Father's day came and went, without a peep from me. So Happy Father's day to my dad, I'm excited for him to have a grandchild. I think he's excited too, he's waited a long time. I am grateful for all he's done for me, for teaching me what is right, for always providing, & being a great support. Love you!
Next year, will be exciting, when Hootie really feels like he can take part in the day!

We had a fun summer party BBQ. It was a good chance to see & catch up with friends.
I am done with work & love it! I do get cabin fever, but it's pretty nice, not waking up at 2, 3, or 4 am to get ready & fly all day long! I know I will be seeing those early morning hours again very soon. I already do alot, I CAN'T SLEEP!

We have been trying to get in some playing time, and some one on one time. We've been to Lake Powell, and boating a few times this summer. We took a long detour on our way home from Powell to drive through Zion's N.P., it was beautiful. Our pictures of us make me laugh, we drove home in our swimsuits. We looked like White Trash Touring America, until I saw the guy who one-upped us. It was pretty comical.

I don't think I've turned Hootie down yet, for a day at the ranch with him. Even when those days have started at 4 am, and meant 8 hours of driving, shipping sheep or whatever. I'm trying to enjoy our last time as just us, and sometimes I get a little melancholy. I'm so excited for the upcoming changes in our life, but know it will be different, too.

We've been to a couple rodeos, and I definitely have to sport the flip flops, my feet are too fat and swollen to get into my boots. The day I tried, they were numb. NO BUENO!

I'll throw a few pictures on of what we've been up to.
I'll do some belly pics too, I have definitely grown. It was a slow start, but I feel like I've caught up. It doesn't help, that my child is already 6 pounds. I'm all baby & yep, she's gonna be a big one. We'll see if she waits around to her actual "Guess Date".

She moves around like crazy & I love it, I can't get enough of it! Although, I prefer her not residing in my ribs, especially when I have to drive Hoot's truck, a stick, and that's usually when she likes to hike up there. Hoot isn't as keen on feeling her kick, it kinda freaks him out. He thinks it would make him sick to his stomach to feel that on his insides. He didn't even like feeling her hiccups the one time she had them .

Her nursery is about ready. I still need to get her lots of stuff. But the crib & chest is set up, & bedding is here. And she has a darling little wicker rocking chair, Hoot brought home for her.
So excited to have a cute little girl in there.

Happy 4th anniversary tomorrow BABE! I LOVE YOU!

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