Wordless Wednesday

One year ago today this picture was taken, little did I know that I was actually pregnant. We lost that precious peanut 1 month later.

Crazy to look back and see how events of the past can shape the future. We know that whatever path we are led down that it's the right one for us.

I hope you all have a wonderfully beautiful day. :)

Let It Grow

I mentioned at the end of my post yesterday that Kyle and I had plans for a garden. We have talked about it for years but usually have a tendency to kill plants haha. We bit the bullet yesterday and went to home depot for supplies. We got a raised cedar garden bed and seeds to plant. I also found an awesome herb garden to plant as well.

Thankfully all of the vegetables we got need full sun so it works out perfectly. We planted: carrots, spinach, broccoli, onions, cucumbers and green beans. Fingers crossed they grow!

Here is the herb garden I got:

Thankfully this one can be kept inside near a window. I planted: basil, chives, oregano, parsley and cilantro.

 Hopefully in a few months we will have some fresh veggies and in a few weeks some fresh herbs. It was a fun day.

Hope you all are having a great day!

It's April!

Despite the circumstances, Kyle and I had a pretty good day yesterday. I made us both breakfast and then we headed out for a run. I just have to say that Kyle is such an amazing motivator. He was encouraging me the whole way and by the time we got home I realized we ran 2.5 miles. I was stoked and felt amazing afterwards. We grilled teriyaki chicken/vegetable kabobs for dinner and just enjoyed a great night together. My sister posted this picture of Kylie and Grayson on Easter:

Seriously, how cute are they?! They had a blast hunting for eggs with the family.

Saturday we spent the day shopping and enjoying the gorgeous weather. We went to the Farmer's Market in Las Cruces and then went to a few malls. I got all of this stuff plus a few tank tops and a new bread machine (plus Kyle got a new video game) on our shopping adventure.

I was also on the hunt for a dress for the formal this week. My sister gave me the idea to wear a previous formal dress that I already owned. It is special to me because it was a dress that I bought on the last shopping trip I had with my Mom. While looking I found the perfect dress for Kyle's Change of Command. I wanted it for a long time but it was pricey and it finally went on sale!

Today we are starting our garden! We are off to Home Depot to pick up the raised bed, can't wait to grow lots of yummy things. :) 

I hope you all have a great day and Happy April!

Easter Sorrow

I hope you all are enjoying time with family or friends this Easter. I am thankful to be spending it with my amazing husband but I miss my family in Vegas but in particular I am missing my Mom. 2 years ago today she lost her courageous battle with cancer 10 months to the day after she was diagnosed. She was cheated out of the chance to live a long life and I find that completely unfair.

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about her and miss her terribly. I know how my sister and I feel as daughters losing our Mom but I can't begin to imagine how my Dad feels after losing his wife of over 30 years. I pray everyday that she is looking down on us and that she is proud. It is still hard some days knowing that I can't pick up the phone and call her. I miss her voice, her laughter and everything about her. 

I am thankful that I was chosen to be her daughter, she helped shape me into who I am today. I will NEVER ever forget her and everything she taught me.

Since Kyle and I can't be there to celebrate Easter and her memory we had these flowers sent to my family:

They plan on taking them down to Mom's tree.

I love you, Mom! Always and forever.

Me and Mom a few days after I was born

Hawaii 2005

NYE 2010

Her Tree

I will never forget you! <3 br="">

Happy Saturday!

Happy Saturday Everyone! Yesterday was a good day since Kyle came home from his trip to CO. Since he was coming home I figured it was a good excuse to bake. So I made him this cake entirely from scratch: funfetti cake with vanilla buttercream. It came out amazing! I will be making this as a 1/2 sheet cake for his Change of Command next month.

We also found out that we have a formal to attend next week so we are off to the mall for me to find a dress. I'm not sure the exact style I want yet but I will know the perfect dress when I see it. Maybe we will make our way to the outlets as well so I can stock up on spring/summer clothes. :)

Our shirts for the mud runs finally came!!! I love them. Can't wait to wear them in 2 weeks.

I hope you all have a great day!

Vacation Recap!

Last Tuesday, Emma and I hopped on a plane and headed to Vegas to see family. We got there early in the morning and it was sooo good to see everyone. Early Wednesday morning (like 4am haha) Lisa and I headed off to Disneyland. We had the best time, it was just us and we could run around like kids. We ate, went on every ride and had a few drinks haha. I love spending time like this with my sister, she is my best friend!

We got home Thursday night and it was nice to just hang out with everyone for a few days (minus my BIL he had to leave for work for a few days). Saturday was our friend Lindsey's wedding. It was gorgeous and I'm so glad that I could be there for it.

Sunday, I went and had dinner with my in-laws. It was nice to spend some time with them while I was home. It helps that both of our families live in the same place. I usually stay with my Dad while I'm there and it's nice because my sister and her family live next door. :) My Dad and I would hang out at night watching wrestling, brought back so many good memories from my childhood.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday was more time just hanging out with my family. We don't have to do much but it's just nice to be together. 

It was a fantastic trip home and I'm always sad to leave. Hopefully I can go back in a few months again. I have the best family, my niece and nephew are hysterical and I could spend all day just watching them entertain each other. :)

I got home Wednesday night and of course I couldn't relax so I did all of my laundry and put everything away. I did grocery shopping yesterday and cleaned, now I'm just waiting for Kyle's call so I can go pick him up. I sure missed him!

I hope you all have a great day! :)

Looking back...

As this weekend draws closer we are coming closer to the 2nd anniversary of my Mom's passing. I realized that on this day 2 years ago was the last time I hugged my Mom and told her that I loved her. It was the last time I got to hold her hand and spend time with her. I will never forget leaving the cancer treatment center that morning and having that feeling that this would be the last time I saw her. She is truly my Guardian Angel.

Love her always!