Weekending fun//Labor day laziness

Friday afternoon I met Dakota for lunch @ Moe's and it was soooooo yummy. Moe's has never let me down and I promise I will be going back real soon! That night we are taco pizza for dinner and then Dakota had himself an ice cream and decided to share some with our kitty Willow. I couldn't determine whether I was grossed out or jealous because he never shares his ice cream with me. We had decided on going to a movie that night, but wanted to make a pit stop at my parents real quick since it's around the corner. Dakota wanted to drop off some shrimp that he bought for my brothers fish tank and we were going to tell my parents the BIG news! My dad had just come back in town from a long work week in Largo, FL. I told him welcome home and handed him the little present. At first he was like, "Uh, why do I need a welcome home present"? and I told him to just open it! Right as he opened the bag he looked at me and said "for real"?? and then he showed my mom and she started crying and saying "OMG"!!! I put a little pacifier in the bag and a little note that said, "To my Grandparents". I think it's safe to say that my parents are super excited and my parents already have a bet on what the gender is. My dad thinks it's a girl and my mom thinks it's a boy. I have to side with my momma on this one because I have a feeling it's a boy too! I AM SO EXCITED. Anyways, we lost track of time and didn't make it to the movies because we were so caught up in the moment. I didn't get to take any pictures, but the memories I have are just as good. After leaving my parents house we decided to go home and get some sleep because we were both exhausted.

"Sharing Ice cream with daddy"

"Our pregnancy announcement to both parents"

Saturday morning Dakota was off and oh how I love waking up next to him and having a morning cuddle sesh. We decided to get out of bed around 8:30 because we just can't sleep in anymore here recently. I ate watermelon for breakfast (yummy) while Dakota drank his morning coffee. After eating the whole watermelon I did some homework and Dakota worked on his truck. I was starving by lunch time and we both got ready and ate some Panera for lunch. While we were eating there was a couple a little older than us with the cutest little boy. He wasn't even a year old and he was already wearing polo shorts and his hair combed over. Seriously, made my heart melt. I told my husband, "That's going to be us next year"! He responded with, "I know. I can't wait". After Panera we hit up Target and did some grocery shopping for the cookout we were going to later that afternoon to watch the FSU game.  Of course going to Target you don't just go there and leave with what you had in mind. We walked out of there with me some new shoes, a pregnancy journal, and Dakota a new Xbox game, and random stuff for his truck. After Target we went home and started cooking for the cookout. Dakota made his amazing cheese and sausage dip and I attempted to make Jell-O out of the FSU mold kit. Total fail.... it was horrible. I ended up throwing them away because it just pissed me off, lol. That afternoon we headed to Pace where Dakota's co-worker lives. They are all Alabama fans and me, Kota, and Heather were representing our team. Let's just say the game almost gave me a stroke and I know made my BP go up.... which I know isn't good for the baby. But a win is a win and I'm just glad we didn't lose to an unranked team (thank the Lord).

"On the way to Pace"

"Love this handsome guy"

Sunday morning Dakota and I went to church and listened to a guest preacher. I like him and look forward to hearing him preach again. Hopefully we can find a Pastor for our church, because this bouncing around thing is getting pretty old. Especially when we have a baby on the way. I really want to raise my child in a stable church environment. Guess we will see on that one. After church I headed to my friend Jordan's Bridesmaid luncheon. It was over at Chandler's house so I helped set up. Jordan and Chandler are the only ones who know I am pregnant and Chandler accidentally spilled the beans when all the girls were over. It was totally awkward and not how I wanted them to know... but it is what it is. They would have all found out soon enough. Anyways, back to Jordan! Her little luncheon was so cute and I can't wait to be a part and help plan for her special day. She is getting married in October 2015 and it feels forever away, but in reality it will be here before we know it. We talked about dresses, music, fun events, etc. I am so excited for her and I know Josh is going to be a great husband to her. After leaving the luncheon I went back to Dakota's house and we told his parents we were pregnant too! We told them the same way we told my parents and it took Dakotas dad a minute to understand it. Once he did his eyes got real big and he was really excited. His momma couldn't read the letter out loud because she said she would cry. It was a moment that I won't forget either. After night service we all went to cracker barrel and it was nothing short of amazing. Seriously, there hashbrown casserole is to die for.

"Cute décor before the food"

"Cutest cupcakes ever"

"Me and the beautiful bride"

"Check out that BLING ;)"

 

Monday morning Dakota had to go back to work and I slept in until 9. I got up ate some breakfast and watched a few episodes of the Wahlburgers. Once I got the energy to get up I did some laundry and cleaned around the house. I decided to watch some Netflix while waiting for the clothes to dry and omg, my favorite show Once upon a time is back on with season 3! I'm not lying when I say I watched 4 episodes back to back. Hey, it's a holiday and I'm off work. Watching Netflix and snacking on Watermelon is exactly what I wanted. That night my parents came over for dinner and we had some tasty ribs. Of course we talked about the baby and what we wanted to do for the gender reveal. It might be early planning, but hey December will be here before we know it.

I hope everyone had a wonderful three day weekend! I know mine was definitely one to remember.

Until next time, Lexi :)

We have an announcement!

Dakota and I are expecting a sweet bundle of joy in May 2015!! We are both so excited and we can't wait to see our little one in the next few weeks. As of today I am 4 weeks and we have only told close friends and our parents/siblings.

Remember my last post about the faint lines and waiting to take another test Thursday morning? Well, the day I found out my friend Chandler had me come over and take some more tests that night because she just knew I was pregnant (Chandler is pregnant too and we were having some of the same symptoms). I took another and it gave me two pink lines right away. I started running to Dakota and brought him back to the bathroom. He looked at it and he was like, "wow, two pink lines". I started crying and just saying over and over how I couldn't believe it. Well, as we are eating dinner at Chan's, Dakota really wanted to get me another test that actually said Pregnant or not because he didn't trust the lines since we had a faint one that morning. Once he came back I took the test immediately and sure enough it said PREGNANT! It was definitely a surreal feeling and I was on cloud 9 that whole night and really the whole week. We get to see our baby for the first time on September 23rd and I feel like it's forever away. We are going to announce the pregnancy soon, but until then here's some of the "first" pics of baby Ward! ;)

I am so excited to start blogging this pregnancy journey because my very first post back in November I talked about wanting to start a family and creating a blog would be the best way to remember the good, the bad, and the ugly of this whole experience. SO far it's been good except for ALWAYS being tired and getting acne all over my face, but hey this baby is worth every bit of it.

Until next time, Lexi :)

Faint lines

Well, it's no secret that my husband and I are trying to for a baby and have been since June. Nothing ever happens and I'm left with that hard negative line just staring at me in the face reminding me I don't have a sweet baby on the way. I have to keep reminding myself that it is all in Gods timing and he will bless us with one when he is ready and we have only been trying for two months.

This morning was different though! I woke up and took an early response pregnancy test right away. I've always heard the first pee is the best for results. After glancing at it I thought to myself.. oh great another negative test just like the last two months. But after really looking at I noticed a faint line.... a faint line people!!!! I have never had this happen to me before. It's always a negative line right away and I have usually just accepted it and counted down the days to the next one, but this time my eyes lit up and I had a huge smile on my face. I had to wake up Dakota and let him know because I couldn't keep it from him. I mean this is exciting news even if it turns out to be negative later down the road.

The main reason I took one early is because I have been SO exhausted lately. Like literally, last night I came home after work and slept on the couch until 8:00. After I woke up I ate some watermelon (heaven in my mouth) and went to bed. I also have been experiencing some other systems, but I will leave that for later. I just wanted to jot down my little cloud 9 moment so that I can remember it! I am taking another test Thursday morning. Wish me luck guys... I am so hoping and praying that it's positive!

If anyone has had a faint line I would love to hear about your experience! I think I am about to drive myself crazy wondering If I am actually pregnant or not.

Until next time, Lexi :)

July top 5!

So, I have been a bad horrible blogger this past month. My excuse? Being so consumed with school and work that I have time for anything else! The times I did get out and do something were for special occasions.... no random beach days, no shopping, but just celebrating the ones I love and myself for rolling over at work! Instead of doing a weekend recap and trying to catch up I thought it would be pretty neat to just do an overall recap of July and share my top memorable moments.


1. My husband turned 21 on the 19th and boy did we celebrate! His birthday was on a Saturday and from the moment we woke up and went to bed we celebrated. That night we went to Outback for his dinner and then went to Play and then Captain Funs. I think we all know how the night turned out for this stud muffin. lol

"My birthday boy"

"Me, Kota, and his best friend Zac"

"Havin' a good time"

"Birthday boy & his ice cream"

"Dakota & Zac"

 

2. I hit my 90 day mark at work and I am now an official employee! It's so nice to get free benefits and PTO! I actually asked last Friday for August 15th (Kenny Chesney concert) but we will go more into detail on that later. I love having a stable income and being able to help my hubby pay the bills.

3. It was also my mother-in-laws birthday this month as well. We celebrated with all the children taking her out to eat dinner at Cracker Barrel. That place is SO yummy! Of course I had to get her Bath & Bodyworks.

"Katie, Tracy, and me"

4. My friend Jordan got engaged last weekend!!!! EEEKKKK I am SO excited for her. The proposal was amazing. It was her and Josh's one year anniversary and he took her on a plane ride... well the plane landed at his house and when they landed he had a huge "MARRY ME" sign written on a tarp. The whole engagement was a huge surprise and all of their close friends and family were there. After the exciting proposal we all ate dinner and swam and of course talked about the wedding. I am actually meeting Jordan for lunch tomorrow and I am excited to hear any new plans.

"Me & Oaks on the way to the engagement party"

"Right after he proposed"

"My Jordan is engaged"

"Me, Chandler, Jordan, and Zuri"

 

 

5. I spent my 4th Fourth of July with my handsome hubby and we went downtown to watch the Fireworks! They are amazing as always and it's probably one of my favorite holidays. We went with Dakota's family and his parents friends. Ate Krispy Kream donuts and watermelon! I can't believe this was already almost a month ago.

"Me & hubs"

"Me, Sarah, and Katie"

"So pretty"

Well, there you have it folks! My top 5 most memorable moments of July. Hopefully after finals week (this week) I can take a breather and have my weekends back. Then school starts back up August 18th. Can I graduate already?


Until next time, Lexi! :)