Two Little Pink Lines

We are so excited and surprised! God has blessed us with our 1% miracle! And just to make sure that those two lines weren't false... I have 4 more that look the same.. Yup, we're pregnant!


John and I went to the store to pick up some things for dinner... and while he was another aisle... I decided to grab a two pack of pregnancy test. I thought... hey, I'll just rule it out.

So I discreetly hide the tests under some other items in our cart, and just when I thought I was in the clear... John noticed them once the clerk run them up!

John said.. "You think you're pregnant?", "Umm, maybe?". He obviously didn't think any thing of it and let it pass on by... the whole time I'm dying to get home and pee on that stick!

We get home, unpack the groceries... cook dinner... start a movie... and ding, I have to go. I ever so casually got up to go take the test. I knew I couldn't stand over it and wait for the lines to appear or not appear... so I walked back out into the living room watched a little more of the movie, and then... That would be the moment that changed my life!

I opened up the top drawer where I left the test and my heart began to race, my face got really hot and I have a HUGE adrenalin rush... Holy cow... we're pregnant?!

I looked at it and looked at it, no way! I was in totally shock. I stepped back into the hallway and remembered that I bought a Purdue bib last year when we were out in Indiana... for this exact reason!

I go and get the bib (how I knew where it was, I have no idea!) then go get a stuffed bear I remember seeing out in the garage earlier that day. And the one thing that took me for ever to find was a hair tie, come on, I use those everyday.. where are you when I need you?

I got the bear all together and with arms shaking "showed" John the bear... His response was to the bib at first and was like, "Cool"! (Like why are you showing me a Purdue bib in the middle of a movie?) Then he saw "IT".


John: Are you serious?!
Me: I guess!

We hugged, cried and laughed... Holy Cow, we're going to be parents!

Happy One Year Anniversary!

I can't believe it's already been a year... and what a year it has been!

I'm so lucky to have John as my husband and can't imagine sharing my life with anyone else. We are so excited to see where God is taking us! So here is to a "new year" and many more memories and and journey's together!

Happy Birthday Mr. Washington!

George Washington's Birthday (observed) was on February 18, 2008

Yay, a day off... Just in my new job for a little over a month and I've already experience the joys of working for the state... holidays!

Well on this specific day it started out as any other "Saturday" would, slept in, made breakfast, got my hair done... and then lunch with a friend who is in real estate and a mortgage broker.

John thought it would be a good use of our day off to meet about the prospect of buying a house some time this year... this YEAR... (that's a remainder of 10 months, we're talking about).

With the market being so low and knowing that this was something that we wanted to do, we figured it had to be soon or we would never get a chance like this again!

We met with Doug Stephan (Who is awesome btw!!) and our main intention was to just talk about our finances and see what debts we needed to pay off... or at least down and to get a 5-6 month plan started so we could be in the place to purchase a house this YEAR (still 10 months remaining).

Doug took down our information, SSN, pay stubs, debts, bills... and did a little magic pre-calculation and... wha la, figured out what our "6 month" plan should be.

I'll never forget what he said after he looked at all the numbers...
"Well, looks like you guys are ready when YOU'RE ready"...

John and I played it totally cool like, alright... sure, we'll get our 6 month plan together and call you then... again Doug said "That's fine, but I just want to make sure you guys know, that your ready to buy a home... when you're ready!"

As we said good bye and thanked him for coming over... John and I headed back inside looked at each other and had the faces of someone who was elated, scared, excited, nervous... sick (mostly me) and most of all overwhelmed! Wow... what a great Monday!

Happy Birthday Mr. Washington!

Cheers!
Monica

Three years ago today...

Was a very special Valentines Day...

It's been three years since John and I have "met" each other!

My best friend and I went out to dinner and to go see a movie, Hitch... which is hilarious and still one of my favorites to this day. We can back home got online and "ding" there was a message from an "Iceman". I was a little skeptical but we chatted and seemed to hit it off and the rest is history!

John and I met online as most of you know, if not... well now you do! I'll never take that day back in a million years. I'm so glad that we were both online at the same time. I know God had a plan for both of us on that day 3 years ago... and I know he has a plan for us together from this day forward.

I'm so blessed to have such an amazing husband. I can't even begin to express my feelings and thoughts of not having him in my life. He is my rock and the love of my life. He's caring, gentle, loving, considerate, trustworthy, honorable, hilarious, serious, thoughtful, strong, handsome and most of all.... he's ALL MINE.

If you are blessed this Valentines day to be with someone who means the world to you, be sure to let them know, tell them today, this moment... don't let it pass by!

If you are still looking for the one that you can hold on to and call YOUR OWN, remember that God has a plan and that our timing is NEVER His timing. Stay strong and wait for that guy or girl that will treat you the way you deserve to be treated and never settle!

Remember that Valentines Day is about Love.. weather it's your husband, wife, dog, cat, kids, mom and dad, your sister or brother or your best friend. Show some love today and remember who loves us all more that we could ever imagine... God!

Wishing you and all your loved one's a fabulous Valentines Day!

With lots and lots of Love,
Mon

Girls Night In...

So the evening started with us "girls" having an evening at home watching a movie and doing facials.

We turned the TV on, put a movie in and realized that Sixteen Candles was already on... a total 80's chick flick.

We started with the nose strips that clean your pores out... YUCK! Then we moved onto the avocado and oatmeal face mask with cucumber eye patches... Our skin was so much softer and it felt great... We finished watching the rest of Sixteen Candles and then put in The Scent of a Woman and ate some Ben and Jerry's.

We didn't finish watching The Scent of a Woman due to me falling asleep on the couch, but we did watch it this morning while we ate home made cinnamon roles.. yummy!

Here are some pictures of our "Girls Night In"... It was a nice night had by all!

With Love,
Mon

Look at him... He has no idea what he got himself into!

I forgot to tell him that part kinda hurts... OUCH!!!

Yes... those are real tears!

Now for the fun part!

Ahhhh, I could get used to this!

Pillow Talk...

Last night was a first...

John and I were so tired and ready to go to bed around 9. We had dinner watched a movie and crawled into bed. As John got into bed he kept making comments like "I don't want to ever leave you", "I never want to die"... yes morbid, but sweet at the same time. He truly was sad and concerned about the future and the "what if's" in life.

So as we laid in bed all cuddled up into each other we started talking... like actually having a conversation, it was something I'll cherish forever. We talked about life... and heaven forbid, death, where we want to be, our goals as a couple as well as individually. We even reminisced about how our relationship came to be and the ups and downs that brought us where we are today.

I mentioned that still to this day I don't think it's hit me that I'm a married woman and I have a husband which enables all the qualities and then some that I could have ever hoped for. At work I say Husband a lot because they don't know "John", so calling him by that title has made this fantasy that I once dreamed about growing up a reality.

I guess I'm still on cloud 9 from yesterday. I truly love my life and everything that has happened and will happen in it.

I'm excited about this weekend, weather permitting John and I are going to go to the zoo! I feel like a kid... I can't wait! And then we have a friends Murder Mystery Dinner party to go to... it should be a ball!

Love you all, wishing you a fabulous Friday!!!

With Love,

Mon

I Love My Life!

I love my life... it was almost this overwhelming feeling I had out of nowhere today.
Now don't get me wrong.. I have... did... and always loved my life, but there was this emotion that actually went with the thought. I was almost giddy and wanted to just go call and tell everyone I love you and thank you for being in my life. So to all of you who are reading this.. I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR BEING IN MY LIFE! YOU ROCK!

I think a lot of this came to be today with work, as most of you know I've started a new job working for the State of California. It's been an interested 2 weeks.. having to re-learn programs, printers, policies... having to prove myself to others.. Ahhh I haven't had to do this in almost 4 years.. it's not fun and it's very demanding.
TODAY... today, on Thursday, February 7, 2007 I have finally felt like I made it in my job. I feel like people trust me, understand me and most of all believe in me. Things are going good, it's definitely been a long road, but I'm glad I'm here.

At home John and I are enjoying our evenings.. these past few weeks have been VERY tiring.. so much when I crawl into bed at 9-9:30, I usually don't even think about bed till midnight.
We're in the process of organizing our finances and getting a working budget into place.. I've been dreading it, but with doing a lot of quicken here at work and really wanting to reach our short term goals as well as our long term... I'm determined! I need accountability in this, so please feel free to check up on me and give any words of encouragement or advice in this area.
In recent news... John and I both have some weird sinus pressure thing. I got him some medicine last night.. so we'll see if it does any good!
Tonight is Veggie Night!

We rented some movies last night.. got some snacks, I have dinner all planned out when I get home.. and the best part!!! John agreed to do a pore strip and face mask... AND he said I could take pictures.. so keep your eyes out for that one. Oh what a nice and fun evening I get to look forward to in less than 36... and 43 seconds.

Cheers!

Mon