4 Years and All I've Ever Wanted....

4 years ago today, I married the most amazing man I've ever met.  We've certainly had our challenges and difficulties since I've met him nearly 10 years ago, but we always get through and come out stronger than ever. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.

We agreed not to do anything for our anniversary - our Disney trip is our gift to each other.  I am so excited!  Jim is riding the bus up to Pines to meet me tomorrow, then we'll grab dinner after work and hit the road!  It's going to be a great week - and hopefully I'll have lots of stories when I come back so my blog becomes lively again, ha.

My birthday

Today is my 28th birthday.  I had a great day - balloons, cake, and lunch at work, and a great Italian dinner and cake at home for dinner.  Jim had to work, but Brooke kept saying Happy Bir-day, Mommy.  Those words were the best part of my day.

I've been away from the blog for a while now.  I have just been busy trying to make sure we get everything ready for our trip!  I'm a huge planner, so it's taken me a while to feel prepared.  Now I'm ready to go ;-)

We've also been busy planning the baby's second birthday party and baptism!  I am really looking forward to both, and to everyone that is coming down for the event(s)! 

Happy Mother's Day!

I'm a couple of days early, but I hope - expect - to have a busy, fun weekend with my angel!

Brooke gave me my gift last night - she got me a gift card for a mani/pedi before our vacation!  What a sweetie, she must have listened to all the plans I had for this month.  I can't wait to use them.

Today was the Mother's Day breakfast at her school.  I couldn't go because I had a client coming to meet with me (sad). 

So, to all my mommy friends out there, Happy Mother's Day!  I hope you enjoy your day!

Not much to say....

I haven't posted lately.  I'm always busy and worn out by the time Brooke is in bed.  Plus, I haven't had much to say.

I don't know.  I've been in a bit of a funk lately.  Just being tired and homesick, I suppose.  That always happens around this time of year - as the weather starts getting warmer (OK, hotter) here, I forget.  I forget the cool spring days of central PA.  When I see the same palm trees and tropical scenery from the winter, I forget.  I forget the return of the birds, the newly blooming flowers, the melting snow.  And when something happens that makes me remember, it makes me miss it that much more.

 I just miss it.

And I never thought I would say that.  But, I do.  I miss it.

Things have been good here lately, though.  Brooke is such a joy, such a happy, smart, beautiful little girl - and so silly.   How I wish my extended family and lifelong friends could get to know her more.  She is the light of our life and learns so much every day.  And, of course, I have an amazing husband who does everything for us and to make us happy - and I love him even more for it.

Brooke had her "height and weight check" on Saturday - and, clearly, I was right that she didn't need it.  At 21 months, she is 28 pounds and 33 inches tall!  She is in size 5 diapers - walking and talking, more a little person than a baby these days.  On days that the homesickness is so strong, all I have to do is look at her, and I know - Home is wherever she is.