Happy Birthday My Love!

Today is my hubbies 30th Birthday!  I'm so blessed to have him in my life!  Words can't express how much I love, respect, treasure and simply adore him!  He as blessed my life in more ways than I even know.  I'm so happy to celebrate with him today and look forward to many more birthday celebrations to come!!!

Such a happy baby!!!

We celebrated his birthday this last weekend with a special dinner party at one of our favorite restaurants in town at Hubbell and Hudson, The Bistro.  Here are a few photos.

I decorated with 30 black, gold and white balloons that were clipped to photos throughout his life.  Our friends really got a kick out of the early childhood/high school days!!!  

Opening gifts!  Ben is our #1 gift!!!

Since this is a BIG birthday, I reached out to my hubbies closest friends and family and asked them to send a memory/story of him... then printed out each letter received and gave them to him to open and reminisce on his first 30 year with those who love him the most!  His reaction was priceless... I wish I would have captured it on video, but the few photos will have to do.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped fill the 30+ envelopes with memories and stories of our very special Jay Bryan!

Love the Rossacci's!!!  

Everyone after dinner!!!  We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends we love and share life together with!

Me and the birthday boy!!!  Love you the mostest!!!

Merry Christmas to All!

Since I've been MIA this last week I thought it would be best to share the top moments of our Christmas holiday, and in no specific order here there are! :)

Spending time with my sweet niece!  

Attending Christmas Eve service at my home church!

Celebrating Christmas with my family!  

My mom and dad's beautiful tree!  I just love all the Christmas decorations!

Facetiming with my grandparents in Maryland on Christmas day... it is always great to see them! 

Opening presents!

Jay is ready for his next hunting trip!

My hubby surprised me with the new Apple iMac!  So excited about this baby!

Having lunch with my favorite TWHS girls!  Love them so much!

Wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!!

25 Weeks Bump Update!!

This week got away from me... and I'm very late on this update... I did write this post last week but I didn't get the normal photo with my green dress, but did get one with my hubby on Christmas eve!

How big is Benjamin this week? The length of a cauliflower!!  Ben weighs about 1.5-2.5 pounds and is ~14 inches long, head to bottom.

Due Date: April 9th, 2013

Weight Gain: 14 pounds!

Symptoms: Round ligament pains mainly on my right side and more heartburn!

Cravings:  Pho from Kim Son!  YUMM!

Food Aversions: Nothing new here... I like most things these days!

I am loving: Christmas is my favorite time of the year!  We had a wonderful 4 day weekend and celebrated Christmas with my family filled with yummy foods, relaxing on the sofa, lots of laughs with my niece and a great time opening gifts together!

I miss:  Loving every minute!  Even through the heartburn and side pains!

I am looking forward to: Another 4 day weekend with my hubby and celebrating his birthday and the new year!

I'm spazzing about: This week we made some progress on Ben's nursery!  We ordered the rocker, side table and closet organizer/drawers!  We were lucky the side table and closet organizers were in stock so brought them home and put them together!  It is so fun seeing it all come together!  Then on the other hand the rocker won't be in for 7-9 weeks so that was a huge bummer.  I'll post photos soon.  Also, this weekend marks the 100 days to go mark till our due date!!  So exciting!

Best thing about this week:  First celebrating the birth of Christ with our family and second, celebrating my hubby's 30th Birthday this weekend!  It will be another wonderful 4 day weekend!  Can't wait!

Milestones: Ben is enjoying his new sense of equilibrium - he nows knows which way is up and which way is down.  He is also growing more fat and more hair too!

Movement: Lots of movement!  It is really fun when friends and family can feel and see him move!!

It's a...: BOY!!!!  Benjamin Lawrence Ingram!!!

Exercise: No... unless you call shopping exercise!

Diet: Pumpkin Pie with cool whip!  The perfect snack!

25 Weeks!

We hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas and have a safe and Happy New Year!!!

24 Week Update!

How big is Benjamin this week? The length of a Cantaloupe!!  Ben weighs about 1-2 pounds and is ~11 inches long, head to bottom.

Due Date: April 9th, 2013

Weight Gain: 13.5 pounds!!  Gained only a half a pound this week...

Symptoms: Bleeding gums... I read this is normal. 

Cravings:  Pumpkin Pie with Cool Whip!  Excited Christmas is next week and that means PIE!

Food Aversions: Not really interested in Chicken these days... unless it is Chick fil a chicken!

I am loving: Only 3 more days till a 4 day weekend to celebrate Christmas with our family!

I miss:  Sleeping through the night without waking up.

I am looking forward to: A 4 day weekend with my hubby and celebrating Christmas with family!

I'm spazzing about: That Christmas is only 1 week away!!!  

Best thing about this week: Our little weekend get-a-way to San Antonio!  It was so perfect to relax with my hubby and stay at the perfect Christmas Hotel!  The Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa!!!  If you venture to San Antonio anytime soon check it out over the Christmas season... they do it right!!!

Milestones: Ben's little ears are getting sharper and can hear very loud sounds, from yapping dogs to a jackhammer.  Also, by now, that fabulous face is almost fully formed, complete with eyelashes, eyebrows, & hair!

Movement: Our little soccer start is not shy from kicking day or night!  LOVE it!!

It's a...: BOY!!!!  Benjamin Lawrence Ingram!!!

Exercise: No...

Diet: Ummm... nothing new here...

24 Weeks!

Weekend Get-a-way!

This last weekend we had a little weekend get-a-way to San Antonio.  It was the perfect weekend away at the perfect Christmas resort!  The Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa... check it out here...  I didn't take any photos of the gorgeous Christmas decorations, but they were spectacular!  Everything was perfect!  We will definitely be back!

We celebrated our 2nd Anniversary with a great night out!!

And for dessert... chocolate covered strawberries!  YUMM!  Thanks mom and dad!

We look a little tired, but what a great weekend!

Our Wedding Anniversary!!!

Today we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary!

I can't believe two years ago we were standing in front of our closest family and friends saying those sacred vows to each other, dancing the night away and beginning a new life together as husband and wife.  Where has the time gone!  I feel like it was just yesterday!  I remember it so vividly and could retell the details of our fairytale day to anyone willing to listen!

It was the perfect day, perfect weather, the perfect man for me... all just perfect!  So much love, so much joy and endless smiles!  What more could a girl ask for!!!  Below is a photo slideshow from our Big Day!  Our photographer was Clark Lara... and we totally recommend him!!  His is wonderful!

As I think back over the past 2 years I think about the many adventures we have shared together and how I would not have wanted to share them with anyone else than my wonderful Hubby!  He is the one I look for in a crowd, the one I want to share my silly stories with, the one I reach for in the middle of the night, the only one who can relax me and calm me down after a long day with just a hug... he is my man, my love, my hubby!   I look forward to the next chapter in our journey together, parenthood... and what year 3 has in store for us.  I pray that we continue to keep God in the center of our relationship and prusue him daily; I also thank God for my hubby daily... he is the biggest blessing in my life!!

Lastly, below is a video/photos of the fun photo session we did called "The Day After".  So happy we did these photos and had the chance to take more photos after our special day!

23 Week Update!!!

How big is Benjamin this week? The length of a Grapefruit!!  Ben weighs over a 1 pound and is ~11 inches long, head to bottom.

Due Date: April 9th, 2013

Weight Gain: 13 pounds!!  He is a growing boy!!

Symptoms: My belly has been super itchy, but I think the change in weather might have a little something to do with it as well... That's ok... I'm happy about the colder weather!

Cravings:  Brownies!  I made some yummy brownies this weekend for our Christmas Party and they are soooo good!!

Food Aversions: Nothing new here!

I am loving: We hosted our annual Christmas/Ornament Exchange Party this weekend and had a blast seeing old friends and celebrating the season together!

I miss:  A cold beer with a lime!

I am looking forward to: Celebrating our Anniversary this weekend!!  

I'm spazzing about: That Christmas is only 2 weeks away!!!  So excited and looking forward to it!

Best thing about this week: Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary today!!  I am so blessed to be married to my best friend and soul mate!  Love you babe!

Milestones: He is listening to voices and my heartbeat and even loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking!

Movement: Benjamin loves to kick!  I think we have a little soccer star on our hands!!!  

It's a...: BOY!!!!  Benjamin!!!

Exercise: Nope

Diet: Nothing exciting here!  The usual!

23 Weeks!

Christmas Party 2012!

Yesterday we hosted our Annual Christmas Party/Ornament Exchange and everything was wonderful! Lots of friends, food, family and fun!  I didn't do the best job of taking photos, but here are a few!

This one we took after everyone left, via timer since we hadn't taken one all night... not the best but it will do!

Hope you all had a great weekend!!  Today we rest!!!

Merry Christmas!

It's officially the Christmas Season and we have so much to be thankful for!

Wish you and yours a safe and blessed Christmas!!