last nye as 2!

We had a low key NYE, but I promise I am telling the truth when I say it was perfect! I took a nap during the day and woke up with Ryan returning from Earth Fare with groceries. He planned and cooked a yummy meal! 

We had a Jeopardy competition, lame I know, but it was fun! Ryan killed me!

Mom bought me some sparking grape juice and we toasted to a wonderful year behind us and excited about the next!

I stayed on the couch most of the night and did doze off, seeing I am growing a human inside me! However, by 10:00 I was wide away and stayed up till Midnight to kiss my hubby! It was perfect and we were asleep by 12:30! Interested, excited, and anxious to see what 2013 has in store for us!

ARG

This week has been the hardest week of my life. My very best friend, Amy, lost her sweet 2 year old to a tragic swingset incident. Pleaes join me in prayer for this precious family. I type this from Amy's house as she is finally sleeping. There are no words to comfort her, but the love of Jesus. I have never felt so helpless in my life! Amy and I are due with sweet baby girls 3 weeks apart! She is already a cm. dialated and 50% effaced. Please pray that baby stays put for now!

I read at Amy and Davey's wedding in front of the congregation, never did I ever think I would be speaking at their daughter's funeral service! Please pray for God to speak through me and for nothing but words of comfort and memories be shared.


Visitation for Ann Reese Grote is Friday from 6-8pm at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home is Daphne (27409 US HWY 98 Daphne, AL).

Service is on Saturday at Coastal Church (11101 County Road 64 in Daphne) at 10am with graveside following.

Giving thanks...

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We started off by opening our shower gift from Ryan's parents and got our amazing, generous travel system! His mom's spiritual gift or love language is definitely gift giving! She is the most generous person I have ever met! We love it, thank you Bebe and Daddy Buck!

 This Thanksgiving, we cant help but be thankful for our little baby on the way! We cant wait to meet you Mae!

 This is Ryan and his dad with the lobster trap and buoys from our Maine trip!

 My precious family on Thanksgiving day! The joy of dating the guy you marry for 8 years before you marry is great, because our families are so close and we can have holidays TOGETHER instead of 2 in one day separate! Thanksgiving meal was at the Harbucks but the Johnsons got to be included! Love both of my families! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! God is good!

3 years and counting...

We had a low key 3rd anniversary this year. It was perfect, minus the fact that I had to work that day. After work, where Ryan had surprised me with 2 dozen roses at school, we jumped in the car for Bham for Thanksgiving. We celebrated at our favorite restaurant, Bottega. I got Ryan some mini's from his 'mini-me' Mae. He got me a new phone :) I know everyone loves there husband, but I honestly think mine is the best and I love him the most...just sayin'.

We had a blast in Huntsville for Tristan and Russell's wedding! We enjoyed the rehearsal dinner and wedding and were so honored to be a part of it all! So happy we have another one to join the married club! Best Wishes Tristan and Russell!

Mae's Nursery...

It is coming along! I wanted a very neutral room, with light touches of pink. I am not a huge pink fan, but what baby girl cant have pink! So I went very light with it! We had some DIY projects, Ryan re-sanded and painted the crib and glider. I had the cushions recovered. We are using one of the twin beds from Ryan's great Aunt that we inherited, and will use the other one when Mae is in a big girl bed, years from now. The biggest trouble was the curtains, put up and TOOK DOWN 5 different sets, but I am pleased with the final ones from RH baby. I cant wait for Mae to be here and see her room! She will be sleeping in her room from night 1, MARK MY WORD :) so she better love it! I have some of my clothes from when I was a baby, a painted stool, and Travis and I's rocking horse. I love sentimental! My sister in law painted a cross I cant wait to add as well! :)

KMH

WE are SHOCKED and thrilled, its a GIRL! Ultrasound looks healthy as can be!  I can not wait to hug and squeeze on this sweet baby Mae! We are naming her Kelly Mae Harbuck after my sweet dad and grandmother and calling her Mae! We had a special night of finding out the sex with both of our parents and celebrated at dinner at Amsterdam's afterwards! A day and I will never forget!