I have been a huge slacker for the past couple of months by not keeping people updated on our life. Many changes have begun to occur, some good, others sad, but all apart of life. Since our last post, summer has arrived in full swing with thunderstorms, tornadoes, and even the occasional 90 degree weather. Casey and I have loved having the warm weather and the dogs enjoy their kiddie pool. We have traveled to the beach for the Smith family annual Beach Week, and I have attended the most beautiful wedding in Nashville. It seems like our travels were all so close together, but we enjoyed every second of being with family, something you sometimes can take advantage of when living so close. We had a nest of birds hatch in our front yard and witnessed them learning to fly, which was very precious. We have also been eating fresh veggies out of our wonderful garden. We have soooo many tomatoes that are about to ripen, and have already eaten fresh salad several times. We made homemade pesto and salsa and are looking forward to our grapes, squash, and red bell peppers that will hopefully make their big debut late summer.
On a more sad note, we have lost 2 people apart of the Smith family, who I was so fortunate to meet, Mr. Rizzo and Aunt Peggy. I feel so honored to be apart of Casey's wonderful family everyday, but in times like these, I feel even more fortunate to have been able to meet such amazing people. To hear the stories Casey tells me, and to see the pictures of he and his siblings with someone who always called them grandson was very special. To have been able to spend a weekend with Aunt Peggy celebrating a marriage a mere week before her passing was also very special, a time for his family to share stories, and bring smiles to everyone's faces around them makes you realize what an amazing family we are apart of and how close all of us are. It was hard for Casey and I to not be around family during this time, but another growing process for us as a couple. We know that both Mr. Rizzo and Aunt Peggy are in a wonderful new place and will be watching over the whole family.
And on a last ending note, many (maybe all) know that Casey and I will be expecting our first child in January! We are so thrilled that it has finally happened! I am currently just over 15 weeks and feeling good. I haven't had too much morning sickness and we are looking forward to the ultrasound scheduled on my birthday! The big question is to find out our not??!!? Either way we will be happy, but I think deep down we are pulling for blue, well I know Casey is pulling for blue, but only time will tell. Now comes the planning of the nursery which is going to be a Dr. Seuss theme, but I can't quite decide which set. I am definitely starting to show, which is exciting so I don't feel like I am just getting fat. Other than that, I hope life is treating everyone else great and we look forward to seeing family in a few short days!
Until Next Time...
