AIMEE AND JOSH ARE GETTING MARRIED!
okay, this is my second friend from juut that has gotten engaged in the past week... what?!
Aimee and Josh have been dating for years and years and years and we were all wondering WHEN, just WHEN, josh was going to propose. well folks, it has finally happened. her ring is gorgeous! it's a elegant, single band with diamonds all around, with no center stone- LOVE IT! i am so ecstatic about this newly engaged couple. ahhhh :)
..okay so for some reason it won't let me add a picture- so i'll come back!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
...wedding bells are a ringin'
MY DEAREST LOVE KATI WENZEL
IS ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, so Kati is one of my dear friends from Juut... and I LOVE her!
She's one of those friends that you some-what lose contact with but...
the second you meet up again it's like you never left each other's side.
AHHHHHHH her ring is gorgeous and absolutely unique (love it kati)...
although i haven't seen it in person- they just got engaged today/tonight, i think??
from what i can see it has no center diamond (LOOOVE) and 5 bands..
two gold, three diamonds.. (diamonds, gold, diamonds, gold, diamonds)
I NEED to make a quick quick trip down to see her, asap... maybe tomorrow?
honestly, she and morgan (aimee) were my rock at juut while i was pregnant
so i know all about her and shaun's ups and downs, and she knows dan and mine.
these two have been together, been apart and finally realized that they are meant
TO. BE. ((((TOGETHER))) xoxoxoxoxo
annnnnnnd hearts <3
Sunday, March 21, 2010
18 months
it's been almost 18 months that i've been with gavin now, of course i'm adding in the 9 months he was in my tummy ;)
...in 18 months i've discovered a love i never knew i had
...in 18 months i learned so much more about myself, my relationship with dan and my friendships with other people
...in 18 months my baby boy has grown to be a little man
...in 18 months i've watched my body morph into something i'm still not 100% sure about
...in 18 months we have grown so close and share a unique bond
...in 18 more months my little, wonderful, handsome baby boy, gavin will be 27 months old.. wow, i hope these 18 months go by slow!
here are some of my favorite (early) 9 month pictures of gavin...
photos are done by sarah pollio photography.
Monday, March 15, 2010
5 years
when katie was home visiting from korea we were talking about how it's been almost 5 years since we've graduated... WHAT? i feel like it hasn't been that long, nor do i want it to be that long. we were chatting about a 5 year reunion??? yes please!
my senior year was probably the best years ever, and most carefree and need i say, reckless! there was no care in the world, you worked to buy booze, gas and maybe go shopping every once and awhile. school was simple, as long as you did the work, and the weekends were free for whatever you wanted. i, myself, was RECKLESS with a capital "r" all throughout high school. absolutely NOOOO worries, zip, and i cared most about what party was going on on friday night.. i had an amazing run at high school. spent a lot of time with my friends, hung out with the hockey boys taking stats during the winter, did some homework and worked a small amount, but loved it. wow, life has changed quite dramatically now!
one thing i am so proud of is the fact that the majority of my friends from high school are still my friends now. we might not all get together all the time, but when we do it is insane! i spent a night in february with a bunch of friends for mollie andersons birthday... ahhh and that makes me want to press rewind and go straight back to 2005! i had to find some pictures that were saved on my computer (facebook) and upload them. if you're reading this and your from 2005 i hope this brings back some memories.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Friendships after Gavin..
Relationships After Baby: Fading Friendships?
When you become a mom, your priorities change—which means sometimes friendships change, too. Know when to hold on, and when to let go.
Remember the line in the old camp song, "Make new friends, but keep the old"? A fine sentiment, but both can be tricky when you're a new mom. If you sign up for baby classes, visit the library for story time, or just hang around the playground, you're likely to connect with some other moms who share your (totally normal!) need to discuss diaper duty and sleep strategies.
But prebaby friendships can hit a rocky patch during this transition time in your life — and that's perfectly natural, for lots of reasons. Your interests have changed (did we mention diapers?), and the time and energy you once had for socializing is now usually reserved for your baby — or your bed, so you can catch up on your sleep. If you've left your job or put it on hold, you're now removed (both physically and emotionally) from your circle of work buddies. Also, and most unsettling, some of your unmarried or childless friends may be uncomfortable around you now that you're one of the mommy set. They may feel that you just have less in common, or they could be envious of your new situation. Sadly, some of those friendships may not survive the arrival of your baby.
To preserve the ones that will, make sure to let your friends know that you are still (mostly) the same person you used to be, and that you still care about more than just baby stuff. Make time for them on a regular basis (even if that's just once a month) for lunch or a drink (without baby in tow). At first, stick to familiar topics — the shared interests that brought you together. You needn't make mention of the baby off-limits; good friends will always want to know how your little one is and about your new life. Just don't let baby talk monopolize the conversation.
If, despite your best efforts, a friend still seems distant (or worse, views your baby and your new life with distaste), let the relationship lapse before you get any more frustrated with your former pal's disinterest. Don't write off every baby-wary buddy, though. You'll likely find that friendships that seemed strained after your baby arrived will renew when those women (or men) have their own kids. -------------
I just receieved this email and wow, it's so true! Although many of my friends seem interested in Gavin's goo's and gaah's and if he's walking/talking/singing, anything... others could quite possibly care less. I've had to learn, and quickly, that not everyone shares the same love for my child. And it is very hard to keep that balance. And since I'm one of the few with children at my age, finding things to talk about other than my family can be hard since I'm a "stay-at-homer" now. But, they are still my friends and I love them-even if they don't share that same love for my one and only.
When you become a mom, your priorities change—which means sometimes friendships change, too. Know when to hold on, and when to let go.
Remember the line in the old camp song, "Make new friends, but keep the old"? A fine sentiment, but both can be tricky when you're a new mom. If you sign up for baby classes, visit the library for story time, or just hang around the playground, you're likely to connect with some other moms who share your (totally normal!) need to discuss diaper duty and sleep strategies.
But prebaby friendships can hit a rocky patch during this transition time in your life — and that's perfectly natural, for lots of reasons. Your interests have changed (did we mention diapers?), and the time and energy you once had for socializing is now usually reserved for your baby — or your bed, so you can catch up on your sleep. If you've left your job or put it on hold, you're now removed (both physically and emotionally) from your circle of work buddies. Also, and most unsettling, some of your unmarried or childless friends may be uncomfortable around you now that you're one of the mommy set. They may feel that you just have less in common, or they could be envious of your new situation. Sadly, some of those friendships may not survive the arrival of your baby.
To preserve the ones that will, make sure to let your friends know that you are still (mostly) the same person you used to be, and that you still care about more than just baby stuff. Make time for them on a regular basis (even if that's just once a month) for lunch or a drink (without baby in tow). At first, stick to familiar topics — the shared interests that brought you together. You needn't make mention of the baby off-limits; good friends will always want to know how your little one is and about your new life. Just don't let baby talk monopolize the conversation.
If, despite your best efforts, a friend still seems distant (or worse, views your baby and your new life with distaste), let the relationship lapse before you get any more frustrated with your former pal's disinterest. Don't write off every baby-wary buddy, though. You'll likely find that friendships that seemed strained after your baby arrived will renew when those women (or men) have their own kids. -------------
I just receieved this email and wow, it's so true! Although many of my friends seem interested in Gavin's goo's and gaah's and if he's walking/talking/singing, anything... others could quite possibly care less. I've had to learn, and quickly, that not everyone shares the same love for my child. And it is very hard to keep that balance. And since I'm one of the few with children at my age, finding things to talk about other than my family can be hard since I'm a "stay-at-homer" now. But, they are still my friends and I love them-even if they don't share that same love for my one and only.
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