Chelan 2014

Ty, Owen and I spent a week in Chelan to celebrate my 29th and Ty's 30th birthday.  We love Lake Chelan and it was wonderful to get away with just the three of us.  We stayed at Campbell's Resort which is a perfect set up for families.  Two pools, a sandy beach into the lake, a room with a kitchenette, and lot of sunshine made for a lovely stay.  At home we've been hard at work cleaning out the basement and stressing out about that construction, so it was a much needed break.  I've reached the point in my pregnancy where life is getting a little harder.  Bending down is requiring some work, I run out of  breath much quicker than usual, I'm not sleeping quite as soundly, and with everything I have to do it's not easy to slow down.  We all know how I am when it comes to letting things that need to be done go, it just doesn't happen.  While we were away Ty did the majority of lugging Owen around and he treated me to a blissful massage/pedicure at the spa.  It was a perfect way to end summer and kick off my 29th year.

Abigail Annette

Last month I watched my best friend of 20 years become a mama.  It was pretty incredible.  Rachel did amazing during the labor and delivery and is a total natural when it comes to newborn care. I am super proud of her.  There is really nothing more beautiful than seeing a baby be born, truly a miracle.  I am pretty obsessed with this beautiful little girl and can't wait for all the adventures Abby, Owen and 2.0 will share.

5 Years

Ty and I have been married for five years, which means we have been together for a grand total of eleven.  It is crazy how quickly the time passes.  Five years, a house, a dog, a sweet baby boy and another on the way.  It's been pretty amazing. Together Ty and I have had a wide variety of experiences.  From learning to navigate our freshman year of college, to a semester traveling Europe, to graduating, starting careers, and becoming parents, we have loved and supported each other through it all.  We have grown both individually and as a couple throughout our relationship and I am grateful for every year.  I remember our wedding day with great fondness and always think about our vows on our anniversary.

I promise to support your dreams and nurture your kindness
Because it is through this your soul shines
I promise to help shoulder our challenges and share our successes
Because our strength lies in our union together

I promise to be your partner in all things
Choosing to build a life and family grounded in faith
I promise you friendship
To keep my heart light and always embrace laughter

Lastly, I promise you unconditional love and unwavering trust
This is my sacred vow to you
My equal, my love, my husband

Ty is a pretty amazing husband.  Just like we promised on that August day five years ago, we have an equal partnership where we share pretty much all the responsibilities.  We both work, we both cook and clean, we both take care of Jake and Owen. Sometimes he has to do more and sometimes I have to pick up the slack but for the most part we divide and conquer. Obviously no relationship is perfect but I can honestly say that I'm extremely happy and secure in my marriage.  Ty is one of the most generous and loving people I know and he makes me a better person everyday.  I have long believed that love is not only an emotion but also a choice and I am so thankful that we choose to love and encourage each other in all things.  A lot has happened in the last five years and I am looking forward to many more to come.