My Best Friends Wedding

My best friend, Ceccy, is engaged!! I am so happy for her!! I haven't had the privilege to meet the lucky man myself, but I've heard nothing but the best about him.

Last week Ceccy called me to let me know what dates they were looking at, so I could plan to be in and around all the festivities -- then something unplanned happened -- her fiance's brother found out he was being transferred back out to Iraq. This moved the wedding from October to August. What's the deal you say? Well, I can't travel at 8months pregnant on an airplane, nor can I risk a 12hr drive 3 1/2wks before my due date. Then it hit me -- I have to tell my best friend that not only can I not be in her wedding, but I won't even be able to attend it. My stomach sank and I cried. Of ALL the friends, this was not the one I'd ever dream of having to miss. But realizing I couldn't quite control the situation, I figured "I'll get over it - eventually." :)

Well, this past weekend she called to inform me that she and Curt had decided to move the wedding to Colorado beings half her family is here anyhow, and just make it a smaller, more intimate wedding. And the best part?! That's right -- I may be 8 months pregnant by then, but I will be rejoicing with my best friend as she enters into her marriage covenant!

Truly shows that God has a sense of humor. The little things that become most important always work themselves out; it just may not be as we thought they would.

The Slacker Is Back

I am welcoming myself back into the land of Blog world! Below I have posted some pictures on behalf of those who have been wondering how my belly looks. (Ceccy, so sorry for taking so long!)

The past month has been very rough for me physically. I have dealt with colds, flu, and sickness for at least 16wks of my pregnancy(I'm currently in week 19!). Today was supposed to be my first day back at work in 14days after coming down and recuperating from pneumonia. However, I am going to be out on bed rest for at least another week. I have been on bed rest and will be slowly easing back into a daily routine. Has been rather discouraging, as this has not been an easy pregnancy for me. At any rate, the baby is healthy and doing fine and I am being diligent as possible to rest and get fully healthy and recuperated.

Enjoy the pics below! I should be back to a more 'normal' blogging schedule once again!