The Most Beautiful Woman in the Whole World....

My Beautiful Mom

Tonight as I finally take a few minutes to reflect amongst the craziness of packing and all the changes happening, this Mother's Day takes on a new meaning for me this year! Every year Mother's Day comes and goes and I do what I can to show my Momma just how much I love her from miles and miles away... This year of course was no different in terms of being apart, but having a baby in the cooker myself, something feels different and I get emotional and all choked up just thinking about how amazing and special my mom is... (Yeah, yeah, I know I'm pregnant, but still..)

Ever since I graduated from college I have realized more and more that I am my mother's daughter.... I mean we are almost more like twins sometimes than Court and I... Our bodies are the same, we often get mistaken for each other on the phone, we are both competitive and type A personalities, I could go on and on... Anyways, there is a special place in my heart for my Mom and it seems to grow bigger and bigger as every single day goes by.

As I prepare for our move to Scottsdale, I am also preparing physically and emotionally for little Oliver... My body is starting to quickly remind me these days that I am pregnant and I'm telling you.... I HAVE EVERY PREGNANCY SYMPTOM/CHANGE in the book.... While I love it all because I know the reward is coming, I can't believe that my beautiful Mom carried two full-term babies (7 lbs, and 6.2)!!!!! WHAT??? I think that means she is a Saint in my book! As I am getting overwhelmed with all the preparations still to come and the big changes that come along with a baby, I can't imagine how she felt knowing that God was giving her the 2 for 1 deal! How overwhelming to think about! Mom- I admire you for what you and your body went through for us... and am sorry too!

Not only was she the Mommy of 3 active, crazy and love-to-shop girls, but she did it with such grace! You see, our Mom loved us more than anything and would give up anything to make something work, but she was tough on us! Of course at the time I didn't like it (and I let her know that= soap in my mouth all.the.time) but I now see why and am beyond thankful for her tough love! Being an educator, I see so many Moms give in to everything their child wants and it just breaks my heart.... Those poor kids are growing up in a world where everything is handed to them and everything is a "Yes, honey..." How sad and scary for our society...

My mom is perfect in my eyes in every way and as I become a Mommy myself, I just hope and pray I can be just like her... She does the little things to show us her love, she gives Jesse and I our space so we can grow and become our own little family, she welcomes us into her home and is ready to start cookin' and having fun, she loves planning fun vacations for our family, she takes such good care of my Dad and is such a perfect wifey, she works part time to help pay for all 3 of our colleges and do the extras, she NEVER complains about anything, she loves the outdoors and nature, she is Susie Homemaker 24/7, she has such a tender/emotional heart but won't always show it (she's German... that explains a lot), she has taught us girls how to be independent and strong-willed women, and best of all.... She will be the world's BEST Grammy ever!

Mom- Your DeeDee girl loves you more than anything and I hope you know just how amazing you are! Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!

Yep.... I Gave In!

Well... Welcome to our new blog! :) Do you think I am crazy for doing this right in the middle of about 50 big life changes? Well, I do, but this is something that has been on my "To-Do" list along with about a million bazillion other things so I am so happy that it's up and running! I had about zero clues on how to create my own blog, so yes... I found a super cute gal that does this for a living! What a blessing and what a job! :) I wanted to start blogging because Jesse and I are going through a lot of BIG and new life changes that we wanted you to be a part of! So, let me catch you up a bit....(grab a yummy cup of coffee and dessert)

If you didn't already know by now, we are moving to Scottsdale on June 1st.... And by we, I mean me and the dogs... He's been living there with some friends since January and working his tail off with Depuy Mitek Sports Med.  He's a sales rep for the Mountain West Division in the Scottsdale territory and spends his days traveling from hospital to hospital and kissing up to Docs to make them happy!!!! Ya gotta do, what ya gotta do! There is of course the business side to things and paperwork, yada, yada.... Being in Scottsdale has allowed him to hit up some of the nice courses there with some of the Docs, so that of course is a plus in his book! Not to mention, he's been scoping out new restaurants and where it's happenin'! So, come June we will be starting our new and busy life in beautiful Scottsdale.... OK... HOT SUMMER SCOTTSDALE..... (I'll be sending out new address cards soon) And this brings me to the BIGGEST change that is coming up...

About 20 weeks preggers!

I'm pregnant! Welcome to the world if you didn't know that! I seemed to have popped out like the second I found out I was pregnant, so no I am not just getting chubby.... Well, yes I am- but there is a good reason for it! :) I'm due in September with a little baby boy who we will be naming Oliver! And almost positive that his full name will be Oliver Reid Barnsley. Yes, that's right people- that is my maiden name and we are thrilled that it could be brought back into the line somehow! Jesse is already talking about how he wants to call him Oli! We went to our gender revealing ultrasound on April 26th and right away Mr. Oliver revealed his family jewels... (Daddy was proud to say the least) Jesse and I were so thrilled because secretly we both wanted a boy... I really was so fine either way, but I've known all along this was going to be a baby boy and Jesse was happy to secure a son! :) When I'm not busy packing up our condo and my classroom, I am either at the baby stores or browsing online- which is a problem/addiction.... I mean seriously- that's where the money is people! BABY STUFF! There is something out there for everything and like 200 different versions/brands/colors etc... I am so type A so I don't feel complete until I look at every option- Lord help me, I know!

Sweet Oliver at 13 weeks! Can you just not get over how cute that little leg is? He might be like his Daddy with long legs and big feet!

I am finishing up the school year (my 5th year already) and that in itself is exhausting... THE. KIDS. ARE. DONE!!! And I mean cooked- like overdue crispy bacon and have been ready for summer the first day it got warm... So, it's just tying up loose ends and starting to take down and pack for good.... TEAR! I love that place! I love everything about my school and wish I could pack it up in a box or two and move it and my Principal with me... I'm going to be a crying, hormonal mess when I turn in my key- I just know it!

So, from Jesse getting a new job and moving, to finding out we are pregnant I am about in over my head already and am looking forward to finally being able to reunite with my sweetie for good, decorate our new home and prepare for our sweet blessing.  It's going to be a busy few months, but in the end it will so be worth it!  I will be updating as much as I can and putting up picture after picture I'm sure! So, bear with me as I get used to blogging and I'll see you soon! xoxo