Katelyn's 1st Birthday Party!

Saturday afternoon we had Katelyn's 1st Birthday Party! It was so much fun and Katelyn had a blast!! Here are some pictures from the day.


I made the cake all by myself...I will never do it again...It was a DISASTER!! Thankfully Katelyn is only One and doesn't know how horrible the cake actually looked, all that mattered is that it tasted YUMMY!


She didn't have any fun...j/k, she was a ham as always and had everyone laughing!!





She started off slow with the cake...but by the end, she was standing in it!!








This is where we decided it was time to get cleaned up...Daddy and Katelyn had other plans!






I was a little flabbergasted as I watched Jeremy and Katelyn have their fun...thankfully God sent me a wonderful neighbor, Teresa who cleaned the highchair while Jeremy and I ran upstairs to clean Katelyn!

As you can tell Katelyn enjoyed being the center of attention...and I enjoyed watching her have so much fun! She is definitely like her daddy...always the life of a party! I'm glad next year won't be so messy! I still can't believe my baby is 1! Here's to a 2nd year of fun, laughter and memories!!

Happy Birthday Katelyn!!

I cannot believe that today has come! A year ago today, my little Kater-tot came into this world, and changed my life forever! Time sure does fly when you're having fun!!
I have had a very full past 2 months, with a vacation to the beach, Jeremy's 29th birthday, a concert to see Jeremy and I's favorite "country" artist, Kenny Chesney, and a special "date night" that involved Jeremy and I getting tattoos!! I apologize for my lapse in commitment to blogging...sometimes when I would think, "I should blog about this",when I found the time to actually sit down, I chose to do something else....most of the time that being having an adult beverage ouside with my neighbors. Hey now, don't judge...a girl has got to have some grownup interaction and fun once her baby has gone to bed!
Anyway, I promise to post pictures very soon of Jeremy and I's tats....that was definitely an experience I will never forget, it didn't really hurt at all if you're wondering...and it was a different type of bonding experience for me and the hubby! I already told Katelyn that she can get a tattoo when she is 18, but she has to tell me about it (beforehand) and she can't get it while on some crazy girl trip somewhere trashy like Daytona, Fl! I don't say any of that from personal experience....trust me, I am soooo not fun like that!
Another thing that has been keeping me busy the past 2 months has been the planning of Katelyn's 1st Birthday party! I never knew how stressful a birthday party could be...maybe it's just my personality to make everything more difficult than it has to be, who knows... all I know is it took me 6 weeks to find an invitation I thought was cute and worthy enough to be Katelyn's 1st Birthday invite, pathetic huh? When I first began the preparations I thought this process would be so easy, I nailed down a theme fast-Cupcakes. Check. When to have the party-Saturday after her birthday, June 6th. Check. What time to have the party-2:30 so I don't have to do lots of food. Check. Then came the first snag in the web in which I was weaving...who to invite-just immediate family, all family with a few friends, all family with all of our friends...after 7 weeks of stressing out about what to do, and changing my mind atleast 4 different times, I went with all family and a few friends. We'll see how that decision pans out.
Now with it being Katelyn's actual birthday and the party only being 2 days away....am I stressing? No...not yet anyway...I'll leave that for Saturday morning. What I am doing is reflecting over the past year, trying to take it all in that my baby is slowly turning into a big girl, and if I thought this year went fast, I better buckle my seat belt b/c every year after this will go even faster!I want to remember all of Katelyn's favorite things right now, so I thought I would list them here:
*Bluberries, she would be blue if she had the choice b/c she would NEVER stop eating them!
*"Holey" Blankets (my name for the crocheted blankets she sleeps with), she puts her fingers through the holes and then sucks on the edge of the blanket to go to sleep...seriously the CUTEST thing I have ever seen!
*Music, she can't sleep without it, I can't talk on my cell for more than a few minutes in the car b/c she will let me know that the radio needs to be turned up, she has some pretty mean dance moves that she likes to do to make her daddy laugh, and once he is giggling uncontrollably, she comes up with a new move that takes the laughter to a completely new level!
*Her 4 doggies, she laughs when they play together and loves to give them kisses...she also loves to "pet" them, but daddy and I are trying to teach her that she has to be a little more gentle. She lights up int the morning when all 5 of us go in to get her out of her crib and always waves and says hello to them...also, she loves to share her food with them, which makes mommy's cleanup job a bit easier!
*Water, she has liked the water ever since the first time she went to the pool when she was 6 weeks old. Bathtime is mommy's favorite time of day b/c she is the most cooperative and now when we go to the pool she "walks" around the edge of the kiddie pool nonstop!
*Outdoors, whenever she gets a "booboo" we walk outside and the crying immediately stops! She loves to "play" with all the big kids on our street and show off her new skills, whatever it may be to all the neighbors. She loves the grass, I don't know how much she's eaten, but it's a lot and walks in the jogging stroller with Dollie is usually her favorite of the day!
I could keep going, this child just loves life and is so happy really everything could be called a fave, but I won't b/c that would take away from the things I did list...all of the above things really are her most favorite! I didn't list mommy and daddy b/c that's just a given!!

Katelyn: as I look back over the past year, I cannot tell you how wonderful it has been to be your mommy. You are such a joy! I will cherish all of the big moments, like when you first sat up, crawled, waved, clapped and said "hi". I will cherish all of the small moments like when we're eating lunch and you lean over to feed me some of your food and once I've taken a bite of whatever you feed me you clap and say yay...just like I do when you eat something new for the first time. You always know how to make mommy smile and let me know that I'm doing a good job. I cannot get over how beautiful God made you and only hope that you know not only how much mommy and daddy love you, but how much Jesus loves you. I pray that I will teach you about God's love everyday and that you will embrace His truth in your own life as you continue to grow. I am so proud of you and cannot wait to see all you will do in this next year! I promise not to hold you too tight, as to keep you from going where you need to go, but just know that you will always be my baby no matter how old you are, and as your mommy I will always struggle with you growing up...b/c if I had it my way, you would stay young and close to me forever!! I love you my little Kater-tot!

Psalm 118 ~ This is the day

I absolutely love Easter!!I think it may be my favorite holiday. For many reasons like, beautiful weather(well~not this year), new pastel clothes, and the fabulous candy(especially Cadbury Eggs and Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs). Most importantly, the ONLY reason we celebrate Easter...His name is Jesus! I Love the Lord so much! He is such a BIG part of my life, and Jeremy's life. I can't wait until I can teach Katelyn all about what Easter means to us! So, since she's too small to really understand what I'm saying to her I thought I would say it to all of you instead!
Throughout the year, I will blast music throughout my home...especially if I'm really cleaning...it pushes me to a place I usually don't get to. This is another thing I LOVE~music! If you know me, then you already know this about me...you also know I LOVE to sing~especially when it is to the Lord. This week I have many songs I will be blasting throughout the walls in my house, but my song for today is Shane Barnard and Shane Everett's Psalm 118-This is the day. I absolutely cannot explain in words how excited I get when I hear one of this duo's songs! I have loved their music since I was fortunate to see them in college. What I enjoy the most about their music is how scriptural it is, there is absolutely no way you can not be filled with emotion, when listening to their lyrics! I had an idea...this week I'm going to share a different song each day with you...maybe you'll have the same wellspring of emotion that I do, and perhaps it will help to prepare your heart for the Sunday that is fast approaching! Please avoid the fact that I have yet to learn how to post the video on my blog and ENJOY by clicking here!! I would encourage you to take a moment and close your eyes so the ugly youtube site will not be distracting.

Wordless Wednesday

Good Morning...I'm just chillin' with my bottle!



After my breakfast, I like to play with my doggies...more like I enjoy stealing their toys while they sleep and eating them, even though Mommy says NO!



After tormenting my doggies, I like to sing for my Mommy...my favorite song is "Ahh, Ahh, Ah!"...translation, " I like to wiggle" from my Fisher Price Singin' Stage!!


(I think I'm still hungry!)


I love my dada...he is funny~he doesn't know I'm about to o.d. on tylenol!! (Mommy is laughing!)


Mommy puts me down for a nap, but I'm not tired...so I'll show her...I fall asleep playing with Cookie Monster and My teddy...this is how Mommy found me, aw shucks! I'll have to stay awake tomorrow!!

A lesson learned

I have been a wellspring of emotion recently...and not the kind of emotion most would expect from me. Instead of tears, I have been so easily offended and angered by a wide range of things....the biggest thing being not feeling as if I'm good enough to be friends with certain people.
I have been very lucky in my life, I was raised to know my self worth in Christ alone and never really dealt with any big self esteem issues. I am 26 years old and am feeling like I'm back in middle school. Now, I don't want to be too candid, b/c I don't want to call out the people that have brought these feelings to the surface, that's not fair, since this really is a personal issue I need to work out myself...but I did want to release some of the things that have welled up inside of me for the past week or so.
It amazes me how satan works...he sneaks into the most hidden places and rears his nasty head at just the right moment...but even more amazingly is how God works...He wraps Himself up in all of you, so that even in the most hurtful and emotional of times, you are comforted....b/c He fills you with the truth. Whether it be from His word, or family member or a friend...He delivers a perfect peace at just the right moment! I have been in prayer over my recent attitude and the Lord directed me to Colossians 4:6~"Let your conversation be always full of GRACE, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer to everyone." I love the simple way the Message says it: "Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, or cut them out."
At first when I read over the verse and began studying it, I was a little confused as to why God had pointed me here b/c Paul, the writer of Colossians is speaking to the church at Colosse and Laodicea and he is instructing them on how one should speak to a non-christian. As I studied deeper, I realized that the Lord was showing me how I am to treat others,regardless of whether or not they proclaim Him as their Savior, so that I would be treated the same way. Even though it was originally intended for a non believer, as a follower of God we should always be an authentic representation of His message. Jesus is all about love, acceptance, trust, etc....in my mind that is also what a true friend is all about, I mean, isn't Christ supposed to be or BEST friend?! So I am going to try my hardest to really live this verse. I may have had my feelings hurt, but instead of pouting about it any longer I am going to love that much more. I hope this made some sort of sense....and helps refocus your heart and mind as it did mine....I love the Lord, He is so good!!

Drumroll Please......

With the beautiful new layout, I decided I would start something new....every Wednesday will be Wordless Wednesday from now on. What does this mean you ask...it means that on Wednesdays you will be able to visit our blog and see a photo (or photos) of what the day held. I'm excited b/c I've felt like the pictures have been lacking, and also Katelyn is so stinkin' cute I feel like I need to share her face with all of you more often!! I hope you are as excited about this as I am...so, check back on Wednesday to see what picture(s) I post!!

TA DA!!!!

Here it is...the beautiful new layout I was telling you all about a few weeks ago!! Isn't it simply fabulous?! It would have been finished A Lot sooner if I wasn't such a procrastinator! I want to remind you all of my talented friend Becca that designed this for me....she is very talented, check her blog out here. Becca is a mommy to Jayci, an adorable six month old that I hope Katelyn becomes good friends with! I am so thankful for all the work Becca did for me on this, I hope all of you enjoy it as much as I do!!
Well, Katelyn has a little bit of a cruddy nose and gross cough that came out of nowhere, so we are heading to the doctor today....hopefully it's nothing!! I will update later! Have a blessed day!

The First Weekend of Spring!

This weekend was fabulous and not just b/c of the weather and fun activities that took place...Katelyn started waving hello and goodbye on Saturday and today she started crawling!! I still cannot believe it!
On Saturday the wonderful neighborhood we live in had a spring sidewalk sale and little carnival for all the residents. Jeremy and I walked down to the clubhouse with Katelyn, Dollie and Brodie, not anticipating the exciting events that would take place! As we walked around the sidewalk sale checking out "the goods" we ended up stopping to talk to one of the families that had a table set up with books and videos for children. They were complimenting Jeremy and I on how cute Katelyn is and were asking us questions about her when the man began to wave at Katelyn and say hi to her...all of a sudden Katelyn raised her arm and slowly began moving it up and down....I could not believe my eyes, she was waving!! To make sure it wasn't a fluke, I began to wave to her and she waved right back...I was so excited, I found all of our neighbors and made them wave to Katelyn so they could all see how amazing she was! She definitely knows what she is doing and it is so fun to be able to interact with her like that!
Now, I did not think that the weekend could get any better after the exciting milestone that took place yesterday, but today after I took Katelyn and Dollie on our daily walk we were in the basement talking with daddy as he was doing some trim work when all of a sudden Katelyn starts crawling across the room! Jeremy and I began laughing b/c it came out of nowhere! I mean for about a month now, she has been pulling up on furniture and even taking a few steps holding onto whatever piece of furniture she is standing next to....she has even been able to get on all fours for at least 3 weeks, but it was like she didn't want to crawl. She has been scooting on her behind ever since she was 6 months old and is very good at it. I thought maybe she just wouldn't crawl and the pediatrician had told me the same thing, since she was so mobile already. As a mom, even though I knew not all children crawl, I still wanted Katelyn to do it, I wanted to be able to check that milestone off the list and be proud of my daughter for being an over achiever and learning multiple ways of moving around!
Now that she has accomplished so much in one weekend, I find myself being a little bit sad that she is growing up so fast. It hasn't even been 10 months since she was born and already she is more of a "big girl" than she is a baby! I knew that time would fly by, but I never anticipated it going as fast as it has! I'm definitely going to be kissing Katelyn and holding her a lot more than usual this week as I try to hold onto my baby as long as she'll let me!!

Just Call me Martha!!

I just have to brag on myself for a moment....Last night I made "no sew" pillow slipcovers for the pillows on our couch and love seat in the family room. Now, the reason I am so excited is the fact that I did this all on my own! Every time I have ever made anything with fabric, like the valances in our family room, I have to have my mother's help....and that is pretty embarrassing when you're 26, married with a child to have to call up your mother and ask for her to come save the day...
Now some of you may be wondering why I am so pumped about a project that really took no talent what-so-ever, but once you see how cool this pillow slipcover is, and how inexpensive it could be (depending on the type of fabric you purchase)....you will be so excited to make some of your own!!

1. First measure your pillow length and width wise. (My pillows are square and are 20x20). Then you double the measurement so that you have enough material to cover each pillow. (That meant my fabric needed to be cut into a 40x40 square).

2. After cutting your fabric, lay it down with a corner facing north (like a diamond) and place the pillow in the middle of the fabric. ( I also ironed my fabric before this step, but you can't tell b/c I had to undo the slipcover to be able to take step by step pictures).


3. Then, take the first corner and fold over the pillow.

4. Next, take the corner underneath the first corner you folded and fold it over the pillow, but this time fold the fabric so that you don't see a point.

5. Finally, gather the last two corners and tie them together into a knot. Tuck the ears of the fabric underneath the folds, to hide any frays.

6. Enjoy your pillows!!!


Isn't that so easy!! I know, I'm a genious....but really I have to thank curbly.com and their "knot another no-sew pillow slipcover" pattern. I hope this has inspired you to be creative and thrifty...there is nothing better to make yourself burst with pride, than doing something fabulous on a budget!!

Our Doggie Dollie

For those of you that don't know the Vastola family has 4 doggies! I know, I'm a saint...but seriously, all four are like Jeremy and I's children. They are the ones that prepared us for Katelyn...teaching us things like discipline and sacrifice. We have been very lucky to have very well behaved and healthy canines...until now. Dollie, our girl Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has been putting on some weight for some time now, which we were aware of. She also has a breathing problem that makes her sound like a piggy when she breathes. I finally broke down and took her to the vet yesterday; I had been trying to hold out until it was time for the yearly checkup...but to no avail, I knew I couldn't wait any longer. We went to a new vet that is closer to home and he took blood to run a complete blood panel and also took a pee-pee sample. We waited to hear from the doctor this morning and when he called he had some good and bad news. Dollie's blood work came back and everything looked great...but the pee-pee sample didn't look so good...we had to go back in today to have an xray and we found some stones!! Now, we have to change her diet to a VERY expensive food and give Dollie an antibiotic for a week....I'm a little relieved, but at the same time I'm sad that my little baby doggie is sick! I will let you know how she does on this new diet and how our wallets do having to buy expensive food and pay the vet bills!! If you wouldn't mind, please pray for my Dollie....I would appreciate it and so would Katelyn! If you are lucky enough to have a pet, go love on them today....they are a special gift that all too often are overlooked and taken for granted.

Twitter me timbers....

I have become a Twitter user! I have no idea what I am doing...so as pirates used to say when they were scared..."shiver me timbers"!! I hope I get the hang of it quickly! I have to admit...it kinda makes me feel like I'm in high school again, the pressure to have lots of "followers" is unnerving! I mean, people can follow a blog...but most don't, but still visit on a regular basis....with Twitter, if you don't have any followers, you are twittering to yourself!!~how pathetic is that?! Anyway, if you are reading this and you Twitter too...PLEASE follow me-courtneymarie82!

2009 Peachtree Roadrace

Jeremy and I woke up at 6:30 this morning so that we could register for this year's Peachtree. After about an hour of frustration with the online process we were both signed up! We are so excited! Neither one of our families have ever participated in this Atlanta tradition, but Jeremy and I have always wanted to. It wasn't until Katelyn was born that we decided to actually do it. We are pumped about beginning a new tradition for our family...too bad Katelyn won't be able to run with us until July 4, 2019!! I will definately be posting pics once July 4th rolls around...until then, we will be busy training ourselves to run the 6.2 miles!! I'll let you know how that goes!

The verdict is in...

At today's 9 mo. well visit Katelyn weighed in at 21 lbs. 14 oz. and measured 31.5 inches long!! The doctor made a comment as he always does about her daddy being tall....and I always have to tell him that Jeremy is 5'7 and I am 5'3...then our pediatrician always asks me where Katelyn came from...it's a very silly conversation that we have every well visit! Dr. Arnold said Katelyn looks great and so healthy! She is just growing very fast!! The doctor told me she was the "average size of a 15 month old!" I could not believe it! After the nice visit with the doctor, Katelyn had to have some blood work done...I will not go into it, it's just too painful, but trust me-it was horrible! Katelyn now has a big bruise on her arm, but thankfully that is all that remains from that horrendous experience! I told Katelyn that if she was bigger, I would have taken her for ice cream because she was so brave!
Well, that's all the news for now! I hope you are enjoying God's beautiful creation as it is slowly becoming spring! I think Katelyn and I will go for a walk today, so we can enjoy this wonderful gift the Lord gave us!

Happenings in Harmony Update!!

*FYI* Exciting news! I have a very talented friend who designed a new header for our blog! She will also be putting a new background together too!! I am so very excited for our blog to look so much better!! I cannot tell you how thankful I am for Becca!(www.thestanleyclan.blogspot.com) She is a new mom too, and definitely stays busy, so I know what a sacrifice of her time it was! Please let me know what you think...I want to be able to tell Becca how much people loved her work! The changes will take place as soon as I decide which family picture I want to use...ugh, I can be so indecisive!! I digress....

9 Months!

Katelyn is 9 months old today! I cannot believe it! Time sure does fly by when you're having fun!! Unfortunately I slipped a disc Monday afternoon, so I haven't been able to play with Katelyn the way I normally do...she's noticed and has been a bit fussy the last two days, but I've been bummed too...I love kissing on her and holding her...it will only all end too soon. Katelyn's 2 top teeth have started coming in which is very exciting! I can already tell she is going to have a BEAUTIFUL smile! I will post a pic as soon as you can see them really well when she grins! I took her to get her 9 month picture today and it went well....a little too well, because I had a very hard time deciding which pose I wanted. If only I had all the money in the world, then I would not have had to choose. Anyway, I will see if I can scan it and put it up so you all can see her in the prettiest Easter dress ever! I really cannot believe that 9 months ago at this time 8:48pm, she had not entered our world yet!...she was definitely on her way though...it was at 9:04pm that she took her first breath and changed Jeremy and I's world forever! I thought I would share a few pictures from that wonderful day when Katelyn was born...isn't she sooo small!

American Idol

Okay, I've decided to divulge a secret to all of you...I am addicted to American Idol. I have been since the very 1st season. I still remember being in my college bible study leaders dorm room watching Kelly Clarkson win the coveted title of American Idol....the next Wednesday the band I sang with in college, Rev 7 performed in chapel and I admit...I did my very best to copy Clarkson's wardrobe from the finale! I know, pretty pathetic! Anyway, with the new season really just getting started, I've been doing some thinking and I've come to the conclusion that I'm jealous of these people. Everyone who goes out and auditions for this show has something I don't....guts. Who cares if most people who try out are awful, at least they took a chance, followed their dreams, took that step of faith....I cannot say that I have ever done that in my life.
This has started me thinking not only about myself, but like most things now days, it has got me thinking about Katelyn. I really want to be an encouraging mom. I want Katelyn to feel like she can do anything, try anything, be GREAT at anything that she sets her mind to. Now, this cannot go with out saying that I am going to be an honest mom, so let's say for example she wants to audition for something that she just isn't very talented in and she asks my opinion...I'm going to tell her the truth, because I love her. I just don't want Katelyn to miss out on something because she thinks she "can't". I am declaring that from this moment on the word "cannot" is no longer allowed in this house.
This brings me to an update on Katelyn's many milestones. Today, Katelyn cruised down the coffee table! She hasn't even got crawling down yet! My little girl is very strong, and she was pulling up on the coffee table and was about half way up, she looked toward me for some help the rest of the way...I gave her a little boost and then she was standing up holding onto the edge of the table. She was smiling and I was giggling at her and all of a sudden she took 3 little steps toward me! I was so excited and she was too that she let go and put her arms out and laughed, then I had to catch her before she hit the ground...but in the end, she had a very BIG day! Now, who knows if this will happen more regularly or not....as I said before she hasn't crawled yet, although she scoots very well!
I was so proud of her, that once I put her to bed and started watching American Idol, my mind started wandering to thoughts of all the other "firsts" that will come along in her life....and I thought I would share this one with you! I had her stand holding onto the coffee table one more time so I could get a photo to share as well...isn't she so BIG!
I hope this small "step" has brought a smile to your face as it did mine....and maybe, it will make you feel like you can do anything you set your mind to!! I believe in you and so does your Heavenly Father!

Happy New Year, Happy Valentines Day and all things in between!

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe it has been 2 months since I blogged! I am not that busy...I have got to get better about this! I don't want to make excuses for myself, but the past 2 months have been busy...busier than usual, so now that things are coming to a more normal pace I believe I will be able to keep my promise to blog more often! I will do my best to give you a quick update:
Our first Christmas with Katelyn was wonderful!! My Christmas Eve meal with family at our home went well...I unfortunately did not get to attend the Christmas Eve service because Katelyn was ill, but I sang worship songs at the top of my lungs as I finished all of the last minute cleaning and cooking! Jeremy and I read Katelyn "The Night Before Christmas" to start our family Christmas traditions and then settled in with all the grandparents to watch Polar Express! It was everything I had hoped the night would be! The rest of December and holiday season was full of family from out of town and running around from one gathering to the next...it was wonderful to be able to spend time with all the people we so dearly miss throughout the rest of the year, but boy was I glad when everyone went home....life could finally get back to normal-somewhat!
Jeremy and I let Katelyn have her first sleepover with Grammie Bee and Papa Bear on New Years Eve...it was a BIG step, but one that was needed. Jeremy and I spent the evening with dear friends from church and it was nice to have a night where I wasn't "on duty"...Jeremy did want to go pick Katelyn up when we were driving home at 1am, but I explained to him that it would not be good to wake our cutie patootie up just to have her home with us, he reluctantly agreed.
Thankfully and not surprisingly the sleepover went well, which eased my mind because on January 22, Jeremy and I left for a 5 day/ 4 night trip to the Dominican Republic! It was our Christmas gift to one another and it was so nice to get away and be alone for a little while! Katelyn split time between the grandparents and she had a fantastic time. We took a laptop so we could keep in touch with email, and that really helped me not to miss her too badly. Grammie Bee and NiNi did a GREAT job at keeping me updated and sending pictures. The only thing that happened while we were away that upset me was Katelyn's first 2 teeth came in!! Can you believe it! I couldn't!! I had noticed her gums having changed before we left, and I had made a joking comment about how they would come in while we were gone...if only I hadn't been right! Ohwell, I plan on not missing any other firsts! By the way, the are the CUTEST teeth I have ever seen! It just makes Katelyn even more adorable!(pictures will be coming, it's difficult to snap a photo before "lil k" goes and hides them!)
After our trip Jeremy's work has really been picking up and EMT school is keeping him busy almost all the rest of the time. I know it drains him, but he is doing so well and I am so proud of him! The Lord truly blessed me with an amazing provider and hard worker on top of everything else Jeremy is to me! It bums him out that school is taking his time away from Katelyn, but he always makes up for it when he can and I always remind him that it's better now than later.
Jeremy and I lost a dear friend on January 28th. Melissa went home to be with our Lord after an 18 month battle with Luekemia. This has been difficult for the both of us. She was the wife of Jeremy's best friend Ben and was a close friend to me since I was 14. Even with the tears, I have smiled because I know she is with her Father in heaven and I will see her again! Melissa was the one friend I knew would always tell me the truth, even if I wasn't looking for it...and that is a quality unfortunately that you don't find in many people. I have been praying that I will be able to raise Katelyn up to be a woman of faith like Melissa was. Lord willingly I will.
Life has been getting back to normal since February rolled around....Katelyn and I have been going to play dates and I have been trying my hardest to get her to crawl, I will keep you all posted on this milestone! Jeremy is taking me on an overnight date tomorrow for a late Valentine's gift! I was shocked when he told me!! We are going for a couples massage and then dinner and a movie, best of all we are going to stay at the W!! Am I lucky or what?!
I apologize for this long, probably way too informative post, but I wanted to fill in the 2 month blank! I will make more of an effort to let you know how Katelyn is growing...I cannot believe she will be 9 months in a week and a half!
Well, I will share more of our "happening's" soon...please don't be a stranger!