Hello all!
Summer flew past us and now we're only 8 weeks shy of meeting our baby girl. It's needless to say that she's all that is on our minds and we couldn't be more excited about the big day. (in fact it can't come fast enough for me!)
The days before her arrival are winding down but Jon and I are doing anything but. We have been busy preparing the house and nursery as well as making plans for when we'll turn from two to three. The nursery is absolutely beautiful, I couldn't be happier with it. Jon has done such a wonderful job with all the building, painting, and putting together. I've found myself somewhat overwhelmed because I really don't know what to expect-what do I buy? How much do I buy? What will she need? What will I need? All these questions run through my mind each day and I've yet to really find answers to them. So any that can offer advice, I'd greatly appreciate it! I'm looking forward to my baby showers, I'm lucky enough to be able to enjoy three of them! My first shower is this Friday with the Bingham side of the family, the other two will be with the Okey side and the Arnell/Lambros side; I'm very excited for all of them. It's such a fun and exciting time.
Olivia is already a busy body, she's kicking, moving, and poking me constantly. I love her movements, it makes me feel so close to her. I never dreamed that being pregnant would be such a roller coaster-I've had plenty of downs (currently the worst heartburn in the world!) but feeling my sweet baby girl move around is one of the highlights and something I know I'll miss after she arrives.
Jon is still working hard for our family and I appreciate him everyday; he's always so very supportive. I recently changed jobs and while it was a bit of a rocky change I couldn't be happier. I was able to cut down on my hours but the transition gave us a much needed increase in revenue. I feel like it was such a risky time to change jobs (weeks away from having a baby) but it was the right move for us. I'll be able to stay at home with Olivia and work remotely from there.
We had a wonderful summer, we were even able to take a couple of vacations. The heat has been unbearable for me, it's slowed me down immensely. I'm really looking forward to the cool breeze of Fall weather.
I hope everyone is enjoying life as much as we are, we can't wait to share the big news! Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Hollie and Jon
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Some exciting news to share...
I realize it's been months since I've made any effort whatsoever to post and that I've more than likely lost my two readers-but here goes nothing. For a good while I just lost any motivation I had for things that used to make me happy and I've decided that it's never too late to pick back up on the things you need in life that showcase your individuality.
Jon and I have had a busy couple of months. We continually take pride in our home and we're always doing little things here and there to update it and make it ours. If we had all the money in the world the house would be completely flipped because we both enjoy making something out of nothing. Jon is and has always been such a handy man and between you and me sometimes I think it irritates him how much I ask him to do. "Build me this, paint that, refinish this" never gets old to me but I'm sure he's tired of hearing it. It's his fault for being so good at everything, right? Our latest and greatest development in the house is the nursery. Yes, you read that right a nursery for a beautiful baby...a baby girl.
It's been a year since we made the decision to expand our family. When I think back to a year ago at this time I remember how naiive I was and how I just figured it would happen so quickly. It didn't happen as fast as I would have dreamed or in the way that I would have originally hoped-but it happened at the right time for us and it all makes sense now. We suffered a loss in October and that was a major setback for us but with help from the Lord and leaning on the strength of our relationship we pushed on and in the end reached our ultimate goal. We fell pregnant in February and are expecting a little girl to arrive in November. It's been an up and down roller coaster with countless conversations between Jon and I where I'm begging him to reassure me that everything is going to be okay.
We have both received enormous blessings from this experience, I am and will be forever amazed by the people who have been there to support us and pray for us and our happy ending. I have found kinship in the most unlikely of places and I know it's God's way of placing certain people in my life to get me through. We have confirmed over and over again the importance of family by the way they have been there for us and given us their prayers and blessings. I am so grateful for my family and those that have shown how much they care.
We have reached the halfway mark, I am currently twenty weeks along with a huge bump and even though I'm always praying for the weeks to pass I'm starting to get a little nervous for the future. (An excited kind of nervous) We've only got a few months left to go and lots to do.
I'll try and keep everyone updated as things progress and go along. In the meantime I hope everyone has a happy and hearty summer. Bring on the nice weather!
All our love,
Jon and Hollie
Jon and I have had a busy couple of months. We continually take pride in our home and we're always doing little things here and there to update it and make it ours. If we had all the money in the world the house would be completely flipped because we both enjoy making something out of nothing. Jon is and has always been such a handy man and between you and me sometimes I think it irritates him how much I ask him to do. "Build me this, paint that, refinish this" never gets old to me but I'm sure he's tired of hearing it. It's his fault for being so good at everything, right? Our latest and greatest development in the house is the nursery. Yes, you read that right a nursery for a beautiful baby...a baby girl.
It's been a year since we made the decision to expand our family. When I think back to a year ago at this time I remember how naiive I was and how I just figured it would happen so quickly. It didn't happen as fast as I would have dreamed or in the way that I would have originally hoped-but it happened at the right time for us and it all makes sense now. We suffered a loss in October and that was a major setback for us but with help from the Lord and leaning on the strength of our relationship we pushed on and in the end reached our ultimate goal. We fell pregnant in February and are expecting a little girl to arrive in November. It's been an up and down roller coaster with countless conversations between Jon and I where I'm begging him to reassure me that everything is going to be okay.
We have both received enormous blessings from this experience, I am and will be forever amazed by the people who have been there to support us and pray for us and our happy ending. I have found kinship in the most unlikely of places and I know it's God's way of placing certain people in my life to get me through. We have confirmed over and over again the importance of family by the way they have been there for us and given us their prayers and blessings. I am so grateful for my family and those that have shown how much they care.
We have reached the halfway mark, I am currently twenty weeks along with a huge bump and even though I'm always praying for the weeks to pass I'm starting to get a little nervous for the future. (An excited kind of nervous) We've only got a few months left to go and lots to do.
I'll try and keep everyone updated as things progress and go along. In the meantime I hope everyone has a happy and hearty summer. Bring on the nice weather!
All our love,
Jon and Hollie
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Just Because
I don't have anything to report on just yet, but I just wanted to say hello and share a small quote:
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
-Eleanor Roosevelt
I really needed that today. Maybe you did too.
Love always,
Hollie
Monday, January 17, 2011
Better late than never
This post is about three weeks too late, but at least I'm getting to it, right?
I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season and that 2010 ended with a bang. Jon and I certainly had an interesting year and I can't tell you how excited I am for a brand new one. I hope that this year makes our dreams and wishes come true. I am working on looking at life openly, taking it for what it is. I want to practice positive thinking and letting go of things I can't control.
I can't put into words how grateful I am for my family, I would be nowhere without them. A special thank you to my sweet family and especially to my wonderful husband.
Anyway-just small notes on Christmas. It was different not having snow this year, it was really warm on Christmas day. It's been such a cold cold winter and I'm just ready for summer, bring it on. We went to the usual family gatherings and had wonderful times at each of them. Jon's birthday came and went quickly and now he's used to the idea that he's on the downside to thirty. It was nice having some time off work, we got a lot of relaxing in.
New Year's Eve was spent at my brother Nate's house-it's a tradition we have. Normally we make a steak and shrimp dinner, snack on finger foods and play games while we wait for the new year. This year we decided to make sweet pork burritoes; so we ate and played games. Surprisingly all the kids stayed awake this year! We like to take an annual "first picture of the year" snapshot...it's silly but here it is.
I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season and that 2010 ended with a bang. Jon and I certainly had an interesting year and I can't tell you how excited I am for a brand new one. I hope that this year makes our dreams and wishes come true. I am working on looking at life openly, taking it for what it is. I want to practice positive thinking and letting go of things I can't control.
I can't put into words how grateful I am for my family, I would be nowhere without them. A special thank you to my sweet family and especially to my wonderful husband.
Anyway-just small notes on Christmas. It was different not having snow this year, it was really warm on Christmas day. It's been such a cold cold winter and I'm just ready for summer, bring it on. We went to the usual family gatherings and had wonderful times at each of them. Jon's birthday came and went quickly and now he's used to the idea that he's on the downside to thirty. It was nice having some time off work, we got a lot of relaxing in.
New Year's Eve was spent at my brother Nate's house-it's a tradition we have. Normally we make a steak and shrimp dinner, snack on finger foods and play games while we wait for the new year. This year we decided to make sweet pork burritoes; so we ate and played games. Surprisingly all the kids stayed awake this year! We like to take an annual "first picture of the year" snapshot...it's silly but here it is.
Happy 2011. It's going to be a great year.
Love always,
Jon and Hollie
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