Weekend at the Beach!

Bryan and I went to the beach this weekend.  It was the first time we have been since November.  We were due a weekend getaway!  My mom and dad were there as well and we had a great time!

We had lunch on Friday at one of our favorite restaurants.  It is on the water and all the tables are outside.  They have the best grilled tuna sandwich!

Friday night we ate some fresh seafood.  It was a huge steampot full of crab legs, oysters, mussels, clams, sausage, corn, and shrimp.  I had to take a picture of our table because it was a mess by the time all four of us were done eating!

Saturday we took the boat out for the first time in the ocean.  My dad bought the boat towards the end of summer last year so this will be our first summer with it at the beach.  It was fun but very windy!

Roxy had a great time! 

She played with my parent's dog, Gracie.  It was exhausting!

We had a great weekend! 

My Honey is Home!!!

Bryan just got back from beautiful southern California and all I got was this stinkin' t-shirt!!

Just kidding!!!

I am just super jealous that he went to California before me and without me.  He went on business, left Monday and came back tonight.  Next trip, I am definitely going along!  He said it was absolutely beautiful and looks just like it does on TV.  

Thanks!

First let me just say thank you to all of your sweet messages, comments, and phone calls that I have received today.  It really does help to know that so many people are praying for Bryan and I.  We know and understand that God's timing is going to be absolutely perfect!  One day we will look back on this waiting period and think about how fast by it went (hopefully).  

Funny story:

So this morning, I woke, up and looked at my alarm clock and it said 7:25 am.  Now I had that moment where I thought that can't be right, maybe the power went out.  I need to get up at 6:00.  Then it hit me, I forgot to set my alarm before I fell asleep last night!  Bryan was out of town, so I didn't even have him as a back-up.  I jumped out of bed, messaged Ashley that obviously I am going to be late and begin the quick process of getting ready for work.   I pulled my hair up in a ponytail and threw on some clothes.  It was crazy!

In my 9 years of teaching, that was the first time that I have actually overslept for work.  

It made for a crazy day! 

9 Months...Still Waiting

I think this sums it up!  I really didn't want to have to write this post but unfortunately I do.  The 9 month mark is here and there is nothing I can do about it.  Bryan keeps telling me that I can't put a time frame on the process and I try not to but I just never would have thought that we would still be waiting.  If I was pregnant, I would be due today!  Most moments of my day are good because I try to stay really busy.  Fortunately, my job (teaching middle schoolers) keeps my mind occupied at all times.  Everyday there are a few moments where I wonder why are we having to wait, why haven't we been chosen, when is this going to happen?  Some days I feel like its never going to happen.  I think these thoughts are normal and they escape my mind very quickly but they are there.  I don't walk around depressed or crying everyday.  I think I am pretty good at being upbeat and positive but somedays that is just down right hard to do. 

I can tell you that I am very excited about spring and summer!  We go to the beach a lot and stay pretty busy.      This will help us get through the next stretch of waiting.   Having such supportive family and friends also helps. Bryan and I are so fortunate to have such a great support system around us.  I receive messages and emails that let me know people are constantly praying for us.  Thanks for your prayers, it really helps!

Well, maybe this will be my last "waiting post."  I would love to have some good news to share soon.

 We shall see!

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Psalm 27:14

Thanks Ashley!

Look what my friend Ashley gave "Baby Pruitt!" 

I love the fact that all my friends have babies and are donating so many great things to us.  These toys can be expensive and it is saving us a fortune.  I owe Ashley some babysitting hours!

I know our baby will not be able to use this for a while, but I hated to pass it up.  One day it will come in handy. 

Today I am having to constantly remind myself that God has a plan for us, we just have to be patient.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 

Jeremiah 29:11

Nursery Lampshades

Angela had an extra set of lampshades that she wasn't using and gave them to me.  They are yellow and white  and I think perfect in my nursery.  I was going to order some anyway, so it worked out perfectly.

Thanks Angela!

Saturday

The weather today was absolutely beautiful!  I am so ready for spring.  Bryan and I did some yard work around the house today.  I freshened up my pansies and Bryan planted some new bushes around our fence.

I also cleaned the house.

Then tonight Bryan, of course, grilled us some supper.  Tonight was fish night.  We started off with some shrimp bread and then had a piece of salmon with a crab cake on top covered with melted butter, lemon, and capers.  I am one lucky girl to have a husband who is such a great cook!

Tonight we are going to watch the Secretariat.  I have heard that it is such a great movie.

I really love a lazy Saturday night at home.