19 weeks and four days.

                                                                                           
I had my first midwife appointment and ultra-sound (on april fools day), it was also the first time i have ever had my blood taken ( i don't do needles very well at all), so afterwards i was feeling like quite the brave one!
roberta (she is actually in midwifery training and doing her residency at Inanna) was very sweet, patient, and not to mention very gentle with me through the whole process, she was so lovely and will make an exceptional midwife! i am actually kind of saddened that she will be gone in 6 weeks.
i am very excited about giving birth at Inanna (and trying a water birth!). all of the midwifes are also certified nurses and have tons of experience with births ranging from in hospital, to home, and in birthing centers as well. i have such a powerful inner peace and confidence about the decision we have made to go the natural route.

i know it looks like i have a big bump going on, but that's partly the dress, because during my appointment my midwife mentioned that i was measuring  small to be 19 weeks (which had me a little concerned), but at the ultra-sound, my sweet baby is right on target for the weight and length, and she gave me the exact date of 19 weeks and four days. that was so comfortng and encouraging to hear, i know it may sound silly, but because i've been so small (and my hubs keeps asking 'when are you going to get a bump'?) i've been slightly fearful that something was wrong. but, my body is on the baby making train with no plans to detour until this litte gem is here, and for that i am thankful.

i can't even describe the emotions i felt when seeing our little baby bird so clearly, all of the fingers and toes developed, and the little butt, so so cute. it truly is an amazing feeling to know that i am not only growing a tiny little human, but also nurturing a soul. a being that will have a place in this world. it become so real. so very real. there is so much JOY in my heart because of what the Lord has so graciously given me.

love,
meg

a little bird on the way

                                                                       

dear baby bird,

your mama is so excited that you have made a little happy nest and i can't wait to have you in my arms. i keep dreaming of your face and wondering if you will have your papa's big blue eyes and dimples. knowing deep inside that your smile will melt my heart. as we are slowly collecting beautiful little things for you and creating a space for you, our hearts are growing as well, preparing us for a deep unchanging love. some days your mama is so giddy with joy at just the mere thought of you. there is a you. a beautiful little you. that is part me. and part your papa. i love you my little baby bird.

love,
your mama

a little love note

to my husband.

birthday wish list

1. pretty amethyst ring (my birth stone)

2.minnetonka boots

3.fox proposal print

4. pretty patchwork quilt

5.making new friends print

just a short little wish list to help my mister out. both of our birthday's are in febuary (and i am already planning something pretty awesome!) we will both be turning 25, so crazy to think about. and something chris is really excited about is cheaper insurance - haha! ah, the male brain. love you honey.


one. two.three. four. five.

Happy New Year!

i hope everyone has a wonderful New Year's spent with the people that are closest to their hearts! This year was spent eating Indian food for an early new year's dinner with my closest friends Boomer, Ellie and their almost 2 year old daughter Sage. Eating Indian food on new year's is a new tradition that i hope we keep for year's to come! This year christopher wasn't able to join us because of his work, but he met up with us later - we all really wanted to go bowling but we were having a hard time finding a place that wasn't doing private parties, so we opted for wii style! haha! it was so much fun. we danced and laughed and had blueberry bubbly to welcome in the new year!

here are some of my goals for this new year:

worry less and pray more

organize my closests and keep them that way throughout the year, including keeping my clothes off of the floor!

keep in touch with family and friends that are far away

write thank you notes more often and mail them right away

enjoy every moment that life brings

set aside time for creativity, i really want to paint, sew, and journal more

love,
meg

Christmas

our christmas this year was lovely. this was the first year that we hosted, my family came from austin to our charming house, i cooked an entire christmas meal all by myself, and we even had a real charlie brown christmas tree! but, this was also the first year that christopher did not spend with his family - and his mom and little sister paige called a little teary-eyed to wish us a merry christmas. we are trying to figure out our holidays and traditions and balancing all of our families - and what we want to cultivate in our own family once littles come. this year both me and christopher had to work on christmas eve, but not too late, my family came early that morning and we all went thrifting and had lunch with christopher before i had to be at work. and i was off work and home by evening, to enjoy some quality time with my loved ones. my family always gets excited about presents and like usual we ended up opening all of our presents on christmas eve! it was so crazy! christopher had never done that growing up and i think it made him a little sad. so christmas morning we all slept in, had waffles and eggs for breakfast, and then i got to work cooking christmas dinner. i made a baked herb chicken with all the yummy spices, i also made a ham with brown sugar glaze, homemade mash potatoes, broccoli casserole, and black berry cobbler for dessert! there was so much laughter and silly tickle fights, cuddles while watching movies, a thankful dinner, and then we all played soccer at our local park! it was such a beautiful day!

love,
meg

got some 'spalainin' to do

I can't believe it's really been a whole month since I have blogged. I am really trying to give it some designated time every day, I would love to become a more disciplined person and not just when it comes to blogging. I tend to get really passionate about something and dive head first and my excitement about this new 'thing' really becomes an unhealthy obsession taking time from other important things in my life and then when I am bored or not seeing the results that I want, I quickly move on to the next thing. I wanted to see if I could blog everyday for a whole year and I have already blown it. But, that's okay, at least I am trying. and I have a handful of really really good excuses as to why I haven't been (disciplined) that I won't even mention, because, well, they are still excuses.

However, I did want to share an exciting story about my new JOB! I have been working at Anthropologie for a few weeks now and absolutely love everything about it. I love my co-workers, the environment, the concepts, i love that it's another creative outlet for me, and yes, i love the discount. and I really do enjoy helping women and often times new mother's discover themselves again and their signature style. I have been a fan of Anthropologie for a long long time and have always swooned over their unique selection of apparel, shoes, home, and furniture. As some of you know, we have been living in transition from one place to the next, which has placed us in Plano, TX for the time being. So, when a dear friend of mine, mentioned a store that reminded her of me, a little store called Anthropologie that quietly sits in Willow bend Mall in Plano, TX. I had to go pay a visit.

 As I was walking around holding this adorable elephant ornament (made in Haiti and helps support  men and women who have lost their homes due to the earth-quake) Mel, approached me and casually started a conversation with me about my plans for the evening and after I had reassured her that I didn't have any, a look of relief came upon her face, and she said
(mel)' oh good. well, would you like a job here?'
(me) 'what do you mean?'
(mel) 'well, i really like your style and you look like you should work at Anthropologie'
(me) 'Yes, I would love to work here!' (with a silly grin on my face and trying to hold my composure!)
 
 I had an on the spot interview with Mel, that was actually a lot of fun and we just kind of talked about our similar interest in vintage shopping. I had training the next day, and started a day after that. and I have recieved a rookie of the year award, and so of course this dress (actually a skirt worn as a dress), along with my vintage boots is now my lucky look, and I had to buy that elephant! and of course when I got home I told Christopher, 'See, all my thriftiness is finally paying off!' So that lady and gents is how I got my Job and why I have been a little absent.

love,
meg