Well, here it is July 6, 2011. Two days ago, Matt and I celebrated our second anniversary. I can't say it was the most "hyped up" of celebrations, but that could be because I am currently nearly 40 weeks pregnant, waiting eagerly for the arrival of our little girl "Baby K."
We do have quite an interesting history of July 4ths, though. Our first date was July 4, 2008 on the NCR trail. Matt picked me up from my mom's townhouse where I was living at the time. We biked for a bit and stopped in Monkton to chat for what seemed like a few moments. It really ended up being a couple of hours! I am so glad he brought his camera that day!
Our second July 4th together was our Wedding Day! We were married July 4, 2009 in front of cheering friends and family! Besides a couple memorable glitches (a hidden toss bouquet, no
Our third July 4th was our one-year anniversary on July 4, 2010. We had been on a nearly 2-week trip out West and had explored parts of Colorado and Wyoming. For our anniversary, we were in the town of Telluride, CO, on the top of a mountain, dining in a really pricey restaurant called Allred's. I remember being wined and dined and served $14 Truffle Oil flavored french fries. The view was priceless, though! I remember the sun looked so large and red that it was a simply Heavenly experience. Allred's was the first restaurant I ever went to where we had to take a ski lift to get to the front door. :-)
My fourth July 4th with Matt, July 4, 2011, as stated was a bit quiet. Matt and I started the day with a nice breakfast on our deck. I wasn't feeling well, so he made the entire thing! M
y favorite part was the perfectly-seasoned french toast he made. I told him he was going to put me out of a job! I love eating on the deck, especially under the cabana his family bought for us. If there is a gentle breeze blowing, we like to close our eyes and pretend we are back beach-side at St. John. Ahhhh.... Matt knows by now that all I really want for any special occasion is WORDS. I tell him I better see something written in his own handwriting to feel loved. He always honors this request with a truly heartfelt, handwritten card or note. He wrote me a note from the baby's point of view (which was super cute) and one from his point of view. He also gave me a bunch of music (another love!) and some decorations for the house (also a love!). He knows me well.
My fourth July 4th with Matt, July 4, 2011, as stated was a bit quiet. Matt and I started the day with a nice breakfast on our deck. I wasn't feeling well, so he made the entire thing! M
y favorite part was the perfectly-seasoned french toast he made. I told him he was going to put me out of a job! I love eating on the deck, especially under the cabana his family bought for us. If there is a gentle breeze blowing, we like to close our eyes and pretend we are back beach-side at St. John. Ahhhh.... Matt knows by now that all I really want for any special occasion is WORDS. I tell him I better see something written in his own handwriting to feel loved. He always honors this request with a truly heartfelt, handwritten card or note. He wrote me a note from the baby's point of view (which was super cute) and one from his point of view. He also gave me a bunch of music (another love!) and some decorations for the house (also a love!). He knows me well.The day ended with a small family/friend celebration next door at Paul and Lisa's house, complete with fireworks. Boys will be boys, right?!
Matt and I have been personifying my belly for quite some time now. I like to make my belly talk (using the belly button for Baby K's mouth, naturally). We've given our little girl a personality through our antics. I wonder what she'll really be like. What will she look like? Will she be musical like me or love the outdoors like Matt? Will she be a mischievous soul like Matt or more sensitive like me?
We are so looking forward to meeting this little one. It's surreal to think that the flutters, kicks, and rolls I've been feeling for months now are actually attached to a little person we could meet any time now! It's even more surreal to think that this little person is more than just a little human being, but our DAUGHTER. Wow! Thank You, Lord!
Father, Thank You for the blessing of our daughter. Please continue to show Your care over her, through the delivery, and each day after. May You give us grace and strength to be good parents. Help us to guide her and lead her to follow after You. We praise You and give you the glory for this miracle! Amen.
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