So... maybe not the end?

Well, it felt good to finally have a little bit of feedback, so I guess I'm feeling better about my blogging. I know my blog is boring and I never post, and when I do, I don't say much of anything... but maybe I'll still keep it around to share bits and pieces of my life when I get the time.

So I'll start with today... we had our first "prenatal" doctor visit this morning!! Very exciting. We had a sonogram and a brief visit with my doctor. I've never seen this doctor before, but I think I'm going to like him (plus, he's not too hard on the eyes, so that's always nice!). Anyways, by the ultrasound, baby measures 8 weeks and 3 days, so Dr. changed the due date from 8/9/08 to 8/5/08. I'm sure the due date will change again at some point later.. they seem to change it along the way. I don't care what day they say, I would like for baby to come on 8/8/08.. how cool would that be?! We're definitely in the window to land on that day. So I'll go back in a month, they'll do another sonogram, and we'll see how things are going! Check out my baby pics below! :D



Baby measures about 1.75cm and the heartbeat was like 167bpm... he's grown so much! We did a sneak peek ultrasound about a week and a half ago (thanks to my connections), and pea measured 6 weeks and 2 days (about 0.65 cm.. about like an English pea) with a heartbeat of about 127bpm. I have pictures from that ultrasound, but I don't have digital images. It is amazing to see the difference in size between the two! By the way, I am placing my bets on that it's a boy... if it turns out to be a girl, I will be very surprised... but definitely happy either way!

The End

Okay, so I know I don't really post much of anything anymore these days, but lately when I do actually post, I don't get any sort of response from anybody. So I've come to the conclusion that: 1) my blog sucks and is completely boring; and 2) nobody bothers to read it anymore. So unless I get some sort of response to this post, I will assume that my conclusions are correct, and I will be closing my blog. It's been great, it's been fun, but after two and a half years, I guess my time has come. See y'all around!

Can someone interpret this for me?

Because I was in such shock that I wasn't sure I was reading it right!

Daddy and me

All said and done

I've got a few pictures to share here.. and if anybody else has some, please share with me!

The happy couple... and stars of the show!

The funniest mother/son dance ever... she was sobbing the whole time!

Parents of the bride

The getaway car

And I had a blast!

But now it's nice to be back to "normal". :)

Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?!

One week from today

I'll be a married woman! I can't believe that the time has finally come, and I can't wait!!

Seven days and 7 hours from right now, our plane will be taking off... bound for Cancun!

Famous

We're celebrities! Check it out...

Wrasslin'

Bo and Newk love to wrestle... look at how big Newk has gotten and how fat Bo is now!

New Clothes

What?

You're The Dictionary!

by Merriam-Webster

You're one of those know-it-all types, with an amazing amount of knowledge at your command. People really enjoy spending time with you in very short spurts, but hanging out with you for a long time tends to bore them. When folks really need an authority to refer to, however, you're the one they seek. You're an exceptional speller and very well organized.


Take the Book Quiz.

Partly true, I guess, but I'd like to think that I don't bore people when hanging out for a long time!

2 years ago today...

An anniversary that I'd rather not remember.... but is impossible to ever forget.

Paradise Awaits...

The honeymoon trip is FINALLY booked, and I CAN'T WAIT to go here!

MOG-zilla

The woman despises me... and I don't really even know why. The only reason I've heard is something that happened almost 3 months ago, and that wasn't even anything that I did intentionally. And if you don't already know what that was, it was that I did not list their names on the wedding invitation (when I designed it on the internet, but had not ordered them yet)... I didn't mind putting their names on there (and had even already considered it), but I was definitely offended by her dramatic display of disapproval (which was directed at me, but through J and not to my face). And I do have to admit, that in response to her actions, her and I shared some words via email. But anyway, I thought we were past that... I thought it was all over, said and done. But I guess only I was over it. Now though, for whatever reason, it has resurfaced, and lately it has made our life a living hell. I don't even know what to do anymore... mainly because I don't think there IS anything I can do, and that is the most frustrating part of all this. She won't talk to me directly about any issues she has with me, poor J has to hear it all (which he doesn't deserve). And at lunch today (where I was obviously not welcomed) she wouldn't even look me in the eye. There's no sense in even trying to start a discussion about it with her... She's so self-centered that she can't even hear what anybody else has to say. And I can't get over the fact that she is so focused on herself and how much she has been "hurt" that she can't even see the effect that her selfish drama has on her very own "precious baby" son. The position that she puts J in in the middle of it all only infuriates me more. It has stressed me out to the point that I think I'm out of words to say about it. I just can't wail until he and I go meet with our counselor on Thursday... I never thought I'd look forward to counseling so much!

Any advice? I'll welcome any!

Up on the Mountain

I spent last week with my parents at our mountain home, Evensong, in western North Carolina. I didn't take as many pictures as I'd hoped, but I thought I'd share a couple of them with y'all....

Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah National Forest.

The Upper Nantahala River

Queen Ann's Lace

New Addition

There is a new addition to the family... pet family, that is.



This is Newk.. my new baby that I rescued from underneath a car in the parking lot of Newk's Express Cafe. I thought about finding someone else to adopt him, but immediately fell in love with him and decided to keep him myself. He is the sweetest little thing!!

Magic Mushroom?

Doo-doo + lots of rain = mushrooms!

I know that "magic" mushrooms grow on cow patties, but what about dog piles?

I wonder... Are they the same?

Take Note

My birthday is one week from today!

Don't worry, I will accept gifts all month long.

Lesson

Don't expect to get into the casino with an expired driver's license. If you are under 30 years of age, you must have a valid ID to enter.

Picture of the Day

Does anybody know what this is? It is one of my favorite springtime/early summer things!

Still Here

I know it's been forever since I've posted anything... I guess I just haven't had anything much to say or any time to think of anything to say. Maybe it's time to retire the blog? I don't know. For some reason I enjoy having it, and don't really want to get rid of it, but on the other hand I never have much of anything interesting to say.

Wedding? Okay!

Previously:
Wedding dress = check
Church = check
Photographer = check

Recently accomplished:
Reception location = check
Florist/wedding planner = check
Caterer = check
Wedding band (mine) = check
Bridesmaid dresses = check (I think)

I think I've basically decided on the bridesmaids' dresses... Girls, I'll let you know ASAP so you can get on it! I've rented a 30'x60' pole tent to have set up on the church property for the reception... Everybody, start praying now for dry weather on October 20th! As far as the food goes... expect seafood, fresh from the Gulf ! (yummy) And I love my florist/coordinator lady... I just know she's going to do a wonderful job!

Ahh... WHAT RELIEF!! I'm so happy that (some) progress is being made!


Coming up next: rehearsal dinner, reception entertainment, wedding cake, invitations...

Doggie Buddy

It was requested that I explain the photo in the previous post....

This is Archie. He is the wienie dog that lives down the street (and whose mama/owner does not take the best care of him). But that is beside the point.
Archie comes to visit us quite frequently to play with Mattie and Aubrey and just mainly, I think, to get some good love and attention from all of us. He's just the sweetest thing, and if he didn't eventually want to go back home, I'd be perfectly happy with him being a part of our family!

So to answer the question.. the picture in the previous post is Archie peeking at me between the boards of the backyard fence. :)

Just Checking In

I'm still here... I haven't forgotten about my blog! Just been kinda busy lately, and haven't had much to write about. I will be back soon with a more interesting post (maybe)!

Progress Report

Wedding dress... check
Church... check
Photographer... check

Everything else... we might have to do without! This wedding crap is expensive!! Reception site has been narrowed down to 2 possibilities, but neither place is really big enough. I'm in the process of talking with florists and caterers now. But you know what? I think we might just dress up, meet at the church to have a ceremony and hang out for a little bit, and take some pictures. Then, see ya later.. off to honeymoon! But oh yeah, we kinda need money to pay for the honeymoon, too... so I guess that might be out of the question. I guess we might could have a potluck reception, if the reception part is so necessary. Everybody, BYO food and drink! How does that sound?

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Heather and Jereme! Stella Rose was born today at 2:21pm... 7lbs, 8oz, and 19.5 inches long (I hope I got all that right!). And she is every bit of BEAUTIFUL! I got to hold her when she was only a few hours old, and I was in LOVE! :D Maybe someday I'll get to have one of my own...

Jackpot

I finally got my taxes done and e-filed tonight. Now, in about 9 days or less... I should have my return deposited directly into my checking account. Thank heavens! What a relief to have that done!

Also, after working this weekend... it sure is nice to have that behind me, too! Working 10 days straight sucks! Only three more days to go to enjoy a nice 4-day weekend...

Grammys!

I love the Grammy Awards! But even though I didn't get to see the whole event (didn't get home till after 7:30, watched DH at 8, and then realized they were on tonight 1/2-way through DH), I'm so proud of the Dixie Chicks! I love them, and I think they are awesome, and I'm so glad they racked up on awards tonight! Here's to the DCs (and John Mayer)! :)

Notice anything different?

Check out my new link to the right... it's our wedding webpage at The Knot! Be sure to check back occasionally, too, as I will be keeping it updated as we plan out more details of the wedding.

Save the date

Mark this date on your calendar:

October 20, 2007


I reserved the church today. Now.. It is starting to become a reality. This really is going to happen!

Scary!

Can I have your attention, please?

I have a major announcement:

I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!!

As of Friday night, I am officially engaged! WOW. It's been a dream for so long that it doesn't seem real yet. I am the future Mrs. Nichols! Woohoo! :D






finally.

Speaking of Weather

Two days ago, it was sunny and 78 degrees. I had all the windows in my house open for like 4 days straight. Spring fever was setting in. I even broke out the flip-flops.

Today, the high did not even reach 40 degrees, and lows in the 20's tonight. There is even a chance of sleet and snow tonight and tomorrow. The windows have all been closed, and there's been a fire burning my fireplace since this morning.

What is going on here?

I am Queen

I AM LAPDOG! And it is the most wonderful feeling on Earth!

Putting Christmas Away

Today, I packed up Christmas and put it all back in the attic. I love Christmas decorations, but then on the other hand, it is nice to have my house back to normal and not feel so claustrophobic in my living room. While it's a little sad to know that another Christmas has come and gone, it's also a little exciting to know that another Spring is right around the corner. Or maybe, it's already here... at least it feels like it with highs in the upper 70's! I'm sure winter's not completely over yet, though.

Poor Bo

I took Bo to the vet today to have some surgery... he's getting neutered and de-clawed. I was so sad to drop him off, knowing what he was going to be having done to him. :( And now, he has to stay at the vet tonight and tomorrow night, and I won't be able to bring him home till Saturday. Poor thing... I miss him!

A new attempt at dinner

Tomorrow, I'm making my first attempt at cooking a pot roast in the crock pot. Wish me luck!

Happy New Year 2007!

I hope everybody had a great New Year's Eve! We went to a get together at some friends of ours' house (sorry Sarah, if my grammar/punctuation is incorrect!). We had a really good time, and somehow miraculously made it home without going through a roadblock! But, don't worry, we were prepared for roadblocks and did not drink and drive. (Well, one of us did not drink and drive.) I took a few pics and thought I'd share some.

Jody, that's not who you're supposed to be kissing at midnight!
Shane and Kayce
Gary and Eva
Cameron and Shanon
The girls.. Chelsea, Eva, Kayce, Shanon, and me
The guys (well, half of them)... Jody, Gary, Josh, and Cameron
Me and Jody
Me and Jody again

I hope everybody has a very happy New Year... I know 2007 is going to be a great year! And don't forget to eat your black-eyed peas, turnip greens and cornbread! I'm on my way to do that now... I can't be starting the year off on the wrong foot! And the diet starts tomorrow... ;)