Oh Baby!

I took my first belly picture at 17 weeks, 1 day.  Here is is in all its glory!

I'm glad I told my students last week! As soon as I told them, my bump started becoming more prominent! I have lost 10lbs so far in this pregnancy, and not because I've been sick! I eat ALL THE TIME! I'm just thankful that all the things I want have been on the healthier side. Don't get me wrong, I've had cravings for burgers, chips, ice cream and such, but those have been few and far between so far. I plan to have Josh take a weekly picture starting on Wednesday at 18 weeks, so we can watch the weekly progress!

We also bought our first piece of baby furniture for the nursery! We already have a dresser, a daybed to go in there and we are getting a changing table from my sister. The only two things we needed to purchase for the nursery were the crib and a rocking chair of sorts. We had been looking at gliders and rocking armchairs, but had not settled on a style or color when I got a text from my sister... A friend of hers was getting rid of her glider that she had used in her nurseries for both of her children. So, of course I jumped at the chance of getting a glider from a good home! Plus, I couldn't beat the price! We left the glider at my Mom's for safe keeping until we have the nursery ready for its arrival. We need to paint and such first!

Here is the cozy glider! Its is in such great shape! I can't wait to get the nursery put together!

Starting to share the news...

Josh and I decided that with the passing of my Dad, our family needed some good news to share in. We shared with our extended families on Thanksgiving that we were expecting. Those that were with us got to see Lady K and Big Rob in their Big Cousin shirts...

We told some of our friends about our news, but kept if off Facebook and from work until I made it through the first trimester. Once I shared the news at work and I put in on Facebook, it finally started to feel real! I was then surprised at work with a sweet gift from my secret pal. It was our first gift for Baby Clark!

Ready Or Not....

November 7, 2012
Ready or Not....
Here comes a baby!




Josh and I shared our news the next day with our families. I had not been feeling well for almost two weeks, so we were all just waiting on the positive..... and here it was! Josh's parents were overjoyed, as were my sister and my mom.
My dad on the other hand, he had a more difficult time receiving the news that his baby was having a baby. When I told him, he responded with, "You're what?!"
I laughed and said, "Dad, I'm pregnant. I'm going to have a baby."
 And on the other end.... silence.
 "Dad? Are you okay?"
 "Yeah. hun, I guess I'm just in shock."
 "That makes two of us."
 "Congratulations."
 "Thanks, Dad. I love you."
 "I love you, too, Jack. Talk to you soon."
 "Bye, Dad."



November 15, 2012
Ready or Not.....
That was my last conversation with my Dad.
What a sweet and finny memory to have as my last. I was not ready to say good-bye. I'm still not. This pregnancy is truly bittersweet. Josh and I are very excited to welcome this little one into our family, but I'm so sad that he or she will not have the opportunity to meet their grumpy, loving Grandpa. I miss you everyday, Dad. I miss your laughter, your silly rules, your constant stubbornness, your out of tune singing, your dancing, your undying love for the Packers, and most of all, I miss your unfaltering love. Thank you for being my one-of-a-kind Dad. I am proud to be your daughter and carry on your legacy.

A years worth of pictures...

The Forbes Cousins and babies :) July 4, 2011

Our Little Family with Grandma and Grandpa - July 2011

Jennifer and Cindy-- two of my favorite people

Matt turned 30! July 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2 with KB and Lou!

The twins turned 6 months!

Josh turns 33! November 2011

Christmas with the Clark boys!

Celebrating 4 Years of Marriage - March 2012

LB's Baby Shower

Dragon Boat Races with J. Poston and K. Higgie!

Me and my boys :)

Playing at the water table is hard work!

We LOVE the pool!

With Lou :)

A day in Raleigh visiting LB with Jennifer

A Pony, A Goat, A Guinea Pig, Oh My!

This weekend has been jam-packed with excitement! The weekend started off with Shrek Ever After on Friday night with the College Ministry that Josh and I used to work with. We "crashed" their movie night so that we could see everyone. And what a fun evening it was... lounging outside on the grass with a large movie screen set up, popcorn maker, lots of candy and drinks... and lots and LOTS of laughter!


Saturday was an adventure! We traveled to Fort Mill, SC for the birthday party of Scott and Luke, the children of our good friends, Megan and Truman. This party had it all... a petting zoo, games, prizes, a pinata and lots of kids and laughter! Josh and I have known Scott since he was still in diapers! We were around when Luke was born! The boys were at our wedding, and we has watched them grow into handsome, curious, Christ-loving and honoring boys! We adore them! I was thrilled when given the job of photographing the party. I used Megan's camera, but downloaded a few of my favorites to my own computer. So, here are a few..Saturday night we went to dinner with friends on our way home from the party. I was so excited when Julianne called. I had been wanting to go out on a double date with the Sissines for a while. Luckily, Julianne called! So, we detoured from our route home and went to their house to meet them and another couple for dinner. I look forward to more time spent with Julianne and Sam, the Lord has truly blessed us by placing them in our lives.


On Sunday we joined Josh's parents and brother at his Grandparent's Farm for lunch celebrating Mother's Day and Grandmommy's birthday. We were not there too long, but I just wanted to post a picture of the DELICIOUS cheesecake my MIL made!

Sunday night we went to movie night with our friends... which is always a blast! Of course, it was a late night... much later than a typical "school" night for us. I am still exhausted, but looking forward to all the adventures that this week and next weekend will bring!

Mother's Day Snuggles

Today was a very special day for my sister and my mom. Today was my sister's first Mother's day and my Mom's first as a Grandma. It was also a big day because it was the twin's first trip to Grandma's!! What a fun-filled day!

Sweet Moments captured on camera. A beautiful new Mom, a proud Grumpa and a cute shirt!


Uncle Josh's first snuggle time with K, my cuddle time with K and Grandma with R. Thank you to my sister for sharing her first Mother's Day with us! I may not be their Mom, but I sure thankful and blessed to be their Auntie!

Taco Salad and Thoughts..

I have not posted since our anniversary, so I thought that I would post just a little something. Easter was a fun even for Josh and I this year. We dressed up for church....it was fun to buy a new dress and shoes for Easter, something that I have not done in a very long time. Josh even decided that since I was dressed up, that he would wear a tie. It was really cute! After church, we went over to our friends' house to eat lunch with some of the couples in our Sunday school class... it was such a good time of laughter and getting to know more great couples!







Life has been relatively quiet, but I have been spending as much time with my sister and her twins as I possibly can! I spent almost the whole week of Spring break with them and have seen them about once a week since then. I am constantly shock and amazed at how much they grow and change from week to week. And I am ever thankful that my sister and bro-in-law allow me to come and crash their constant "twin-party." Being able to be there, snuggle them, change diapers, play during tummy-time and just enjoy stolen moments are truly a blessing. I am so thankful that the Lord has blessed our family, and especially my sister and bro-in-law with these two gorgeous babies! What a joy the past 8 weeks has been!




Taco Salad anyone? Josh and I have a love for mexican food, but we love to make taco salad together. I am always in charge of the salad part.. chopping the veggies, making the salads pretty and getting the shells ready. Josh handles the meat and the baking of the shells. We make it a team effort, which always makes cooking more fun! We do tend to cheat when it come to the guacamole... but you can't skimp when it comes to the salsa and sour cream!!! What is not to love about the fresh veggies, hot taco meat, tasty guac, spicy salsa and creamy sour cream!!??!!

Now, go and enjoy a yummy, tasty, taco salad for yourself! :)