7 years!!!

Today is our 7 year wedding anniversary. In honor of this day, I thought I would share with you how we met and eventually married. I love hearing people's "how we met" stories, so if you are the same, enjoy!

Chris and I met our freshman year at Biola University. I don't want to make this too lengthy, but basically over the next 4 years, we dated three different times (with the longest period of us being a part about a year). I was actually the one to break it off each time. It's hard to pinpoint why, but I think it comes down to the fact that I wasn't ready for a serious relationship, and actually didn't know what one was (seeing as Chris was my first boyfriend). I was quite wrapped up in my girlfriends and many times would put them before Chris in my time spent. Being a novice at the whole relationship thing, I didn't understand why this was a frustration for Chris. Looking back now, I find myself saying, "Duh! How could you not think a guy would want to talk to his girlfriend more than once a week!??". :)

Anyway, during our "breaks", we would always remain friends, or at least acquaintances. During each break, I had time to think back and each time I realized more and more what an amazing person Chris was. During our senior year, not only did I again realize this, but I also realized that I did NOT want lose him for good. In all honesty, I understand why many of Chris's friends were VERY leery of me and advised Chris against getting back together with me (especially the 3rd time!). I guess deep down he knew that if I would just fully devote myself to us, there wouldn't be any turning back...because we would be perfect together. All I have to say is thank goodness he gave me another chance!

I've had a few people ask me if I regret not dating more before Chris (I probably had gone on a total of 3 dates my entire life). I find that to be an interesting question, but in all honesty, I could care less that I didn't have much experience. I found the perfect, most loving, funny, most unselfish, husband I could ever ask for. The grass will NEVER look greener on the other side!

So a few months after we graduated, Chris popped the question down at Laguna Beach. He then surprised me by having his entire family as well as mine waiting for us at a restaurant. It was the most amazing day ever! Here are a few pictures from our wedding. We got married at Trinity in Redlands. It was also one of the most amazing and fun days. While many moms/daughters find tension in planning a wedding, my mom and I had a blast! We honeymooned in Coronado (San Diego) and had a fabulous time. Thanks for sticking with my long post!

closing in on 8 months!!

do what you gotta do

The past week (and especially the past few days) have been interesting. Basically Cam has had diarrhea going on 7 days now. Yesterday morning he woke with a horrible looking rash/hives all over his back and neck. Our doc ordered blood tests, which we got that afternoon. Keep in mind, Cam literally goes ballistic even when our normal doc just touches him...so you can imagine the fun we had when someone had to stick a needle in his arm. Luckily Chris was there to hold him and the nurse was great at finding a vein quickly, so the screaming didn't last for too long.

This morning I woke to a crib full of vomit, a diaper full of yuckiness, and a new rash now covering most of his body (the one yesterday had faded). All this to say we still don't know what is going on. Our doc is somewhat confused and the blood tests came back normal. Hmmm...

We are still awaiting the stool sample results she also ordered. I had to gather five different samples. Basically they give you little containers with mini shovels to scoop the poop. Sounds nasty, but in all honesty, it really doesn't phase me. I think this is the case with most parents. When it comes to your kid, you just do what has to be done. Funny how something like this doesn't gross me out, but if it were an adult sample I had to gather...nasty!

Here I am scooping away:


So we are still stuck with not knowing...I'm not that worried (which is unusual) because you would NEVER know something was wrong by looking at his behavior...he is super happy and playful fortunately. We'll see...

ummm...

...yes, I ate that whole piece of cake in one sitting. I think it literally must have weighed almost a pound. (see post below)

my day

This morning I woke up at 5:45, like usual. However the nice part was that I didn't get up for another hour and a half! After some emailing, reading, and watching TV, I got up and got some good cleaning done. Yes, I know this is a "me" weekend, but I would feel a little too lazy if I let it slip by without any cleaning!

I also put up the curtains in the nursery. We are pretty much done except for the letters on the wall.


Chris made these pictures for the wall. I wanted them super simple and I think they came out quite cute!


After getting ready, I met my friend Ruth for lunch. We had such a great time, talking the entire time, as usual. One thing I love about Ruth is the fact that we often find ourselves having such interesting conversations.



After lunch, I got a pedicure on the way home. I would love to get these weekly, rather than 2-3 times a year. But I guess the nice thing is that when I do get one, it makes it all the more enjoyable!

So what is on the agenda tonight? Not much. But I do know that this piece of cake will get a run for its money! I got it to go from Martha Green's (where we ate lunch). It is actually the exact same one I had made for our wedding and I've always been bitter because I only got one bite of it that day...and it is soooo good!!



Yes, I have enjoyed my weekend so far, but to be honest, I miss Chris and Cam and am already anxious for them to get home tomorrow. Two days is plenty of alone time for me!

relaxing in the tub

Cam woke up today with the most horrific diarrhea. He proceeded to have several bouts throughout the day, accompanied by a very little appetite. In order to help his equally horrific diaper rash, we let him watch his favorite TV show (Oswald) while sitting in the tub. Relaxing in a nice bath watching TV sounds pretty nice to me!!



Chris and Cam leave tomorrow for Chris's parents for the weekend. I'm staying behind to basically relax and do absolutely nothing all weekend. While I'll miss both of them, I'm sooo looking forward to this time. I can't wait to wake up and stay in bed for however long I want, watch movies, maybe get a pedicure, and have lunch with my friend Ruth. Ahhh...just thinking about it makes me relaxed. :) I'm also excited because Chris's parent's place is like Disneyland for Cam. He adores the outside as they live on a ranch so there is unlimited space for him to run around, not to mention get licked by their two dogs, which he also loves. Chris will get to play golf with his dad, which he is excited about. So basically the three of us will have an awesome weekend, just not with each other this time. :)

impulse buy

When I first quit my job to stay at home with Cam, I didn't realize what a good friend Target would become. Staying at home full time = many, many hours of trying to come up with things to do and different outings to take. Target soon became a frequent outing and still is. Who doesn't love Target??

I quickly learned, however, that impulse buying can be a nasty temptation. After falling prey too often early on, I had to make the conscious decision that from then on I would only buy things that were necessities, not cute toys that Cam was drawn to that day or clothes that were on sale.

I'm quite proud to say that I have stuck to that decision pretty well. However the other day I couldn't resist buying this shirt for Cam. I justified it because I had had a bad night's sleep and wasn't in the best of moods (yes, I know that is not a unique excuse and probably a common one!).



Due to the shirt being quite metro sexual (mainly the colors), I texted a picture from the store to my manly husband to get his approval. I couldn't help but laugh when I took this picture. No, our son doesn't "strut" when he walks, but this picture sure makes it look that way and I found it ironic considering the type of shirt it was. :)