Life is Full of Surprises

Last week I had a true test of motherhood - I got sick! It was horrible! I felt it coming on earlier in the day but I didn't expect it to hit with such force. Erik wasn't scheduled to arrive home until midnightish so I knew I was on my own. The body aches started first so I hurried the Honey into the tub a little earlier than usual and skipped her story - I hate having to do that! We climbed into bed where I nursed her to sleep while the chills set in. A fever was quick to follow and a migraine - yuck! (I never get those but it made me feel really sorry for my sister, Jamie, and Tina who get them regularly) Lucky for me Lyla slept soundly. The next day I was still pretty out of it so Erik took Lyla and let me sleep as much as I needed. What a treat! I am s0 thankful for my wonderful husband for all of the help that he gives me - for the amazing father he is to Lyla. He was so unsure about having kids but I knew - I JUST KNEW - that he would love it! I love to watch the two of them together, my Honey and my Hubby! They bring me so much joy! There were times I wondered if we would ever make it to this place - so glad that we did! I am proud of Erik and love him more now than ever before! I know his Honey loves him too!

My two Loves!

Wow!

It was a year ago yesterday that I found out I was pregnant with this little peanut.

We were so excited! We decided not to tell anyone until we were three months along. Two days later Erik told someone at work. One week later he told our neighbors. Two weeks later I was so sick I couldn't have kept it a secret if I wanted to. We told everyone!One year ago she was just a little heartbeat.

Now she is our Honey.

Funny how fast life can change!

Amazing how much you can Love!

What's In a Name

April 23, 2005

We live near the beach where everything is pretty casual and relaxed. You can wear flip flops almost everywhere and all year round too which suits us perfectly - we even got married in flip flops! They remind us to keep life simple, not to get too fussy about things, and to enjoy every day for what it is. Life is full of ups and downs - flips and flops if you will - and we have enjoyed and survived both in our four years of marriage. It is amazing how far we have come. Now we have this beautiful daughter to share the journey with us. She has brought us a joy we have never known and we can hardly wait for all the fun ahead!

"Sweet Honey"