Graduation!

Congratulations to Lindsey and Michael! Lindsey graduated from Wheaton with her degree in French and Secondary Education. Michael graduated from NC State with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. They both graduated the SAME weekend :( so we only have pictures from Michaels. When I get pics from Linds, I'll post them!

Strawberry Picking

On Monday we went to pick strawberries. Hunter was much more concerned about walking down the rows and looking at the dog that was there than picking strawberries. Hopfully one day in the near future, he will learn to love strawberries. We had strawberry shortcake for dinner last night and it was delicious!!

It's a ....

BOY! We had our ultrasound this morning and he looks healthy and wonderful. We are so excited for this new addition to our family. Hunter is going to love having a playmate so close in age! Wow, I am really outnumbered now! :)

Mother's Day

I had seen this poem when I was pregnant with Hunter. I liked it then, but after being a mom I totally understand things that I didn't understand before. One of my favorite things is to go look at Hunter every night before I go to bed. He is so peaceful sleeping. What a privilege to be a mom. I always knew I would love being a mom, but I could not fully realize the joy it brings me unitl I was a mom. Hunter, I love being your mommy!

Before I was a Mom,

I never tripped over toys

or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn't worry whether or not

my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,

I had never been puked on.

Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind

and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom,

I never held down a screaming child

so doctors could do tests.

Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours at night

watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,

I never held a sleeping baby just because

I didn't want to put her down.

I never felt my heart break into a million pieces

when I couldn't stop the hurt.

I never knew that something so small

could affect my life so much.

I never knew that I could love someone so much.

I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,

I didn't know the feeling of

having my heart outside my body.

I didn't know how special it could feel

to feed a hungry baby.

I didn't know that bond

between a mother and her child.

I didn't know that something so small

could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom,

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night

every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth,

the joy,

the love,

the heartache,

the wonderment

or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,

before I was a Mom.

Julie and Ted's Wedding

I finally got to meet precious George. I love that laugh!

Ha! The "classic" wedding pose!

Julie and Ted's wedding was outside on a farm south of Charlotte. It was an amazing setting, a perfect backdrop for a wedding. They were married under the huge tree that you see in the picture above. It was a perfect spring afternoon and evening with only 10 minutes of showers to rid the air of the mugginess. I'm so happy for you Julie!

Wedding Weekend

Laurie, Laura, Julie (The bride), me

This weekend we went to Charlotte for Julie and Ted's wedding. Julie and I were roommates (along with Laura and Laurie) in Charlotte from the summer of 02-03. We lived in the Bevis house and called our house The Real World. Oh, if I had time to share some stories. Laurie shared a great story at the rehearsal dinner. I love you girls! I was great to hang out and laugh together again.

Hunter was SUCH a trooper this weekend. A huge Thank You to Evan and Kim for watching Hunter on Friday night and Saturday afternoon and evening. You guys are the best!