One Year Down... MANY More to Come!!!

I sit here reflecting on this past year of marriage.  Today is Jake and my 1 year anniversary.  It blows my mind to stop and think about all that has happened.  To think in just 1 week we will be celebrating a year here in Jacksonville!!!  It doesn't feel like all this came and went this fast.  I think one of the reasons i feel that way is Jake has spent a lot of time away during this first year.  From everything to several 3 day field ops, 1 week field ops, 3 weeks in Virginia, a month in California, more 3 day field ops, and then a 6 month deployment.  Sometimes I feel if we added all the time up we might have spent more time not together than together.

But the most exciting adventure is just about to unfold!  I cannot wait for Jake to get home and our little one to get here!  It is gonna be a tough but amazing journey.  Oh my dear little Addy!  How mommy and daddy love you and you are not even here yet!

I just want to say thank you for the family who believed in us, the friends who encouraged us, the God that gave us the strength we needed to conquer the time apart.  Thank you to a husband who even though it feels like he is a million miles away, not once have I had to question his love for me.  He keeps me smiling through handmade cards, letters,  and the very treasured phone calls.  I could not have made it through this year without a God fearing man leading me, teaching me, guiding me, and showing me where true strength comes from.  I love you Jacob and am excited for the journey that lies ahead!

Love, Anna

24 weeks and 5 days!!!

WOW!!!  My belly is getting bigger and bigger!  It seems like just last week I was wondering if I would ever look pregnant... well here ya go!  Went on a shopping spree today, and if all works out I won't have to spend any more money on clothes!!  That is what I hope for!  Thankfully most of my clothes are clothes I can wear when I'm not pregnant as well!

Well today has been eventful.  I've decided I need to make a change to my diet and stick to it.  I came home today from shopping and put together a box for Jake for Father's day... well and I like to call it a celebration box.  The last almost 5 weeks since we have found out what we are having I have been spoiled.  I walk into a store and get to dream about our little girl and what she will wear... he doesn't have that luxury in the desert.  So I decided to throw a box together so that when he opens it he can have his own time to reflect and CELEBRATE!  Well after I got the box taken care of, I went upstairs to take a nap. After laying there for an hour tossing and turning from a belly ache I decided to go to the bathroom to see if it would help.  It surely did but before I left the bathroom I left my lunch there too. :(  I feel much better now and will feel a lot better when my diet starts to change.  I will know I'm benefiting baby and mommy!


As I've been sitting on the couch checking my email and starting this blog I have seen my stomach move soooo much.  I don't know just what my little girl is doing in there but she sure has my whole belly moving!  It is the best feeling in the world to know that you have a little one growing inside of you!  Even better feeling knowing God trusts me to carry this child!

I'm still praying for Jake to make it home early.  He has given out dates that he will be home early even if he doesn't come home advanced party.  That makes me feel good.  Although I do have to say ever since we found out we were pregnant I never doubted that he wouldn't be able to make it to the birth.  I just want him to make it home with enough time to spend with me before our baby expands.  The latest dates he has given me are Sept. 10-15.  Once again as i believe I've said before... These are rumors... but at least we get something to look forward to!! :)  I love you all and hope you have a wonderful night!!

- Anna