Lately...

I haven't been writing lately so I thought I'd say Hello and give an update - random updates of course.

Random story - I had to call my sister yesterday and tell her this one. You know you're PMSing when you are in the car alone and drive up behind the Blue Bell ice cream truck and (out loud) say "MMMMMMM!". So sad. I have been on this birth control for a few months now and I swear every month I have thought I was pregnant. Before you keep reading I AM NOT PREGNANT! I have had every single symptom (heartburn, HUGE boobs, headaches, fatigue, nausea, hungry, frequent urination... all of them) except missing my period. Isn't the female body strange and often frustrating? I think so. I told my doctor I would stick it out though and am hoping my body gets used to it. God knows the last thing I need is to switch pills again only to get size ZZZ boobies (if that's even a size).

So Natalie (my best friend since I was 10) and Gary got married last weekend. It was a blast! She was the most beautiful bride of course. And although she was my bridesmaid over 6 years ago I can't believe she is married now! I am so excited for them and ready to watch them start their lives together. They have been in St. Lucia for the last week and I can't wait to hear from her this weekend and catch up on all the details - well not ALL the details - but most of them. Here is a picture of her and Gary (sorry so dark) and one of Garrison in his tux - how cute is he I ask you!

Kristin and family also came in town for the wedding and it was nice for them to see Daddy on Father's Day. Here are some pics of my precious nephew Will and Garrison walking at Firewheel, Will's awesome CHEESE smile, and with dad.

On a serious note I am starting to feel like God is putting people in my life for a reason lately. Over the last couple of years I have had two really close friends (in fact both of these girls have become two of my best friends) who have gone through an incredibly hard time in their marriage and decided to get a divorce. I find myself asking God why. Why does it have to happen to these girls who are such strong Christians? Why me who I feel like has no experience with divorce -growing up or in my own adult life? I can only have faith that it is for some reason. I hope that I have been a good friend, listener, and support system to these girls. It also helps me to remember not to complain. I have the world's best parents who love and support me in everything I do. I have an amazing husband who, while of course has some faults like the rest of us, loves me and my son and does everything he can and more to provide for us. I have the most precious son who teaches me what love truly is every day of my life.

Speaking of blessings here's a (late) shoutout to all you dads out there. You know, for all the guys out there who read my blog and all (HA). Seriously, if you are a father of a young child NEVER underestimate the power you have in your child's life. Especially if you have a son. My son imitates EVERY single thing my husband does (good and bad). They soak up absolutely everything you teach them. I am so grateful to say that my husband is a truly loving, dedicated, loyal father and Garrison and I are both so blessed to have him as the head of our family. Here is daddy and Garrison dancing at the wedding:

I HAVE HAVE HAVE to start eating right and working out again. Not quite sure what made me "fall off the wagon" yet again... oh wait, yeah I do... HORMONES! Dear Hormones - I hate you! Anyways, I need to get serious about this. I always either go all the way (work out every day and eat great) or completely awful (fast food, snacks, desserts, ugh!). We have family vacation in Galveston at the end of July and Garrett and I are going to Hot Springs for a week long get-a-way in November (yay!). I'm super excited about Hot Springs because we haven't taken a vacation with just us two in a long time. He has a "jeeping" trip that weekend and we are doing bed and breakfast/spa time during the week and camping/jeeping on weekend. Now that's compromise... and a perfect vacation! Can't wait!

Garage Sale day tomorrow! Yay! Bring mama some money!!!

~Jewels*