Halloween 2009

Gatlinburg 2009

We had so much fun! It was so good to get away by ourselves and have a relaxing trip. I know one thing, I will not go on another trip or big outing during my 1st trimester. Wow, driving around Cades Coves never bothered me until now. It caused nausea city!! Here are some pics. of the Village, Johnson's Inn, Cades Cove (with the prettiest rainbow I've ever seen!), a view from our table at The Peddler, etc. Can't wait to go back for the 28th yr. in a row.

I'M PREGNANT!

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,the fruit of the womb a reward" Psalm 127:3
Yes, I'm definitely pregnant! I'm 7 weeks pregnant to be exact. I'm loving every minute of it. My first appointment was last Wednesday. The due date is June 3rd!! We told our families last weekend. The day I found out was one of the best days of my life!! I will never forget the feeling. God blessed us with this little miracle. Thank you Lord!! Please pray for a healthy pregnancy and baby!! I had my first morning sickness Monday. That reminded me that it's not about me anymore. From now on it's about the little one! We are excited. I'll keep you updated. No change in the tummy yet of course, but I just had to do the belly pick!!

NEW PICS TO COME SOON!

Hey everyone! Yes I know, I haven't updated in a while. I will be starting to update again very soon with some wedding and honeymoon pics. I'm loving married life, our new home, and working at Children's again. Zach is loving his job also. Hope my blogger friends are doing great. New posts soon! Happy blogging...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM!!

Proverbs 31:12 and 25-31

She is worth far more than rubies.

She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

MOM,

I KNOW TODAY ISN'T MOTHER'S DAY, BUT EVERYDAY REALLY IS A DAY TO HONOR YOU. SO I THOUGHT I WOULD GET A HEAD START AND TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! YOU TRULY ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CHRISTIAN MOM. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL EXAMPLE YOU HAVE BEEN TO JARRETT AND ME ALL OF OUR LIVES. I AM WHO I AM TODAY BECAUSE OF YOU! I HOPE AND PRAY THAT I CAN BE HALF THE MOM ONE DAY THAT YOU ARE TO ME EVERYDAY!

I LOVE YOU MORE,

MANDY

UPDATE...

I'm planning on updating with some cute little slideshows with wedding pics., new house pics., etc. someday! We moved in, and are almost settled into our home in Mt. Olive. yay! Zach's house is still for sale in Auburn. Keep us in your prayers!! We got married on March 28th. It was such a fun and special day. We went to Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA for our honeymoon! We really enjoyed it!! For now, here are a few pics of our wedding and home. Thanks everyone for all of your support and help with our wedding festivities!!! It's so wonderful to have such great friends and family!! Love you!

WORK WEDDING TEA IN AUBURN

My PACU/OR work friends gave me a wedding tea in Auburn. Zach and I got some really nice things. Thanks everyone! Leslie, thanks for opening your home to everyone! It was so much fun!

More wedding presents at home with family...

I opened my presents from Jarrett, Christal, mom and dad the night before my tea. Jarrett, Christal, Jacey, and Camryn got us our toasting flutes. Mom and Dad got us our luggage, some of our china, Anthropology dishes, etc, my wedding book and lots more. Thanks ya'll! We love everything.
Zach didn't get to come to Bham until Sunday. He got to come to my tea after it was over to help pack up. He wondered why any real guy needed to come in close distance to a tea. He learned real quick that women can't haul everything to the truck. Oh, what we both have to learn! =)

WEDDING TEA IN BIRMINGHAM

My tea was so much fun! I got some really great stuff. Zach and I really appreciate it so much. We can't wait to use everything. My best friend, Jill, took all of these pictures. She is the best matron of honor ever! Thanks Jill!

BIRMINGHAM HERE WE COME AND UPDATES!!!

I am going to update with some new pics. soon!!

First of all I had 2 awesome wedding showers, and am so thankful to everyone who helped. I had one in Bham, and another in Auburn with my wonderful co-workers!! I received some beautiful things, and am so thankful to have such awesome things to help Zach and I start out RIGHT!!
Zach and I have been praying for lots of things; the right jobs, place to move, and not just any place to work or move. I've been praying for a while, but know I'm on God's time not mine!! (which is very impatient time mind you)... We found out last Friday that Zach has a job with Merita. He will be a Quality Assurance Manager/Auditor. He will not be managing as many people, and has so many wonderful benefits with this job. The company is located in downtown Bham. I have been torn between different places to work. I have missed Children's so much. There really is no place like it! So with much wisdom from Jesus himself, I chose to come back to Children's Hospital!!! I have an interview the first of March for a position in the PACU. I want to work PRN in the ER also, so I can be with all of my buddies there again!! I just love PACU, and can't see myself doing anything else. Where to live? Mt. Olive is where we will settle down. My aunt called with some great ideas, so we will see. I'm very excited about this new chapter in our lives. Zach and I will be getting married March 28th also, so there will be LOTS going on. Please keep us in your prayers. We are so excited that we will be back closer to friends and family again!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!