TEN.

Ten years ago Michael and I were talking on the phone, both of us trying to muster up the courage to make our relationship "official". We had gone on a date the week before, but on the 28th, we decided that we wanted to become an exclusive couple. He still says I stole his thunder because I asked him two seconds before he could ask me. Haha!

BEST.DECISION.OF.MY.LIFE!

I can't believe, at 17, I met the man I would marry and have children with. We were babies! These past ten years have seriously flown by so quickly. I remember the butterflies in my stomach during our first date, our first kiss, and when I knew I loved him. Each year has gotten better. We went from teens in love, to moving out on our own together, to home-ownership, marriage, and having a beautiful baby. I truly grew up by his side, and because of him I have the best life. His love and encouragement got me through college, childbirth, and every other day in between. Every amazing memory I carry in my heart is associated with him. He's my rock. As corny as it sounds, I wouldn't be ME without him.

Here's to ten more! And ten more! And a whole lifetime together. I love you so much, Michael <3

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Quick note

Today friend shared this quote with me: "the more you love your decisions, the less you need others to." And I've been sitting here thinking about it nonstop. I am proud of my decisions, and I think that's why I am usually so open about my life; why I share so much and why I don't really have shame about opening my life to a blog. And while all this is true, I don't want to fill up this space with venting and random rambles that might get deleted later.

I mentioned a while ago that I have another blog that's less about pictures and fun adventures, and more about my rambles and more of a place for me to vent. I've been updating over there quite a bit because it's not advertised anywhere (like via my instrgram, twitter, or facebook). So while it seems like this blog is being neglected, it's just that I've been typing away over there :)

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100th Blog Post!

My poor little lady is sick right now and all she wants to do is sleep, nurse, and cuddle. No time to write a cool 100th post, so I decided to make a [Life According to...] blog entry. I love sharing pics, so it makes a great 100th post. 

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Rambles about future baby

Tonight Michael and I collected all of the "baby" stuff from our garage and moved it up to the nursery. We need the space in the garage for a project we're working on, and we wanted to get the baby stuff organized before I get pregnant again. It was super weird to go through those boxes and see everything. I still think of Mish as my little baby, but looking at that stuff made me realize how much she's grown. My little baby bean is a kid! Waaah!
Of course I type that and she crawls over to start nursing. Ha. Yeah, my 2 year old is still nursing. Anytime I mention stopping, she has a little freakout. Aye yi yi.

I wonder how Mish will react to a new baby. I really need to introduce her to a small baby to see how she interacts with it. I can't imagine life where Mish isn't the sole center of my universe. She's so used to being the center of our attention; I don't want her to feel like she's not loved or important if we bring another baby into the mix.
Maybe this is something all parents think about and I'll laugh about it later, but it's something that has me so scared. I always want Mish to feel loved, important, heard, and seen. She's so important to us, and I always want her to feel that way.

Michelle's Birthday Elmo Party!

Michelle's party was on the 7th and she had so much fun! She wore the rag skirt I made, along with her elmo shoe bows and a cute ruffle shirt. She wore it for about 30-40 minutes before all the kids changed into their bathing suits and ran through the sprinkers ;-)

^^ What on earth is this face?! Hahaha! Mish has been making this face lately when I ask her to smile for the camera. So funny!

The bows up close :)

We filled up the tugboat with sand and the kids had a blast! Totally worth finding sand all over the house the next day.

When we sang with Happy Birthday song Mish sang along, cheered, and blew out the candle! It was so cute, and so funny. I'm glad she didn't cry or hide!

Some of MY friends came to the party! It was so nice to catch up with them <3

My friend Jessica made the cookies and they were to die for! So good!!!

My ghetto elmo cupcakes ;-) The party theme was Elmo, but all of the colors were pink and white. They weren't the prettiest, but the kids and adults seemed to like them!

A banner I made. Says "Hooray Michelle!"

My little family <3

When everyone left Michelle was pretty bummed. But I was secretly happy because it meant I could eat the last hidden elmo cookie from my secret hiding place! Mmm. Did I mention these cookies were AMAZING!?

Michelle had SO much fun, and we were so thankful for everyone who came out to celebrate with us. <3