I went and got all excited about this new house and of course inspection today... BAM. Not so perfect apparently. There are just a lot of little things that as Brad put it "makes you think you're buying a lemon". We have until Sunday to decide. Weigh the pros & cons.I'm doing my best not … Continue reading Do you buy the lemon?

Only a little behind... But hey it happens. Brad is finally home now (hopefully for no travel for a few months).  We had a very exciting end to our week. To back track a little... On Monday Brad & I talked about our frustrations about still waiting on this short sale to process and decided we … Continue reading 24 weeks

It's been a couple weeks but only because I've been relaxing (and avoiding the computer) while visiting family/friends in Washington. It seems like we go there a lot but really it's not that much. So it was very nice to spend so much time up there (especially with Mom and Dad). I spent most of … Continue reading 23 weeks… Post Washington Vacay

Finally the 20 week mark is here!We have hit the halfway point. And gotten quite a bit of wonderful news this week...It looks like, if everything goes as well as planned (fingers still crossed please) we will be closing on the house around the middle of August!On the night of July 12th I felt baby's … Continue reading Halfway There…

This last weekend I had the honor of being part of a beautiful wedding for one of my dear friends. It really was so much fun. I ended up spending the entire day Monday sleeping to recover and feel normal again but it way so worth it. I'm putting up a few pictures just to … Continue reading A wedding in Chicago & a very Happy Independence Day!!!

We had a very eventful past few weeksSadly Brad's grandmother passed away, I may not have known the woman very well but I know from the stories she was pretty amazing and that Brad cared (still does) for her deeply. I am sad that our little one wont get to meet her but I know … Continue reading 16 weeks & a Surprise trip to Seattle

Today we finally had another doctor's appointment!!! So exciting... I could hardly sleep last night I couldn't wait to see Baby Jenkins again and just be assured that everything is going as is should. I keep having crazy dreams and hormonal worries, which is totally normal right...So this morning we were up early and ready … Continue reading Heartbeat Mixed with a little Stress

Now that I've got this thing started I am so excited to post. So why not 2 in one day just so we're all caught up!The first big announcement I have is that Brad & I are finally engaged! He completely surprised me on the evening of Mother's Day, I came home from work to … Continue reading Engagement/ 12 Weeks!

I'm finally getting it together... duh duh duh... starting a blog.I figure this will be a wonderful way to document all of the FuN things happening to me/us. And the easiest way for the family/friends to know what is going on in our world. I have been journaling and taking pictures but it seems smart … Continue reading Easter Surprise