Wonderful Weekend

Well Jeremy finally took a night off of work on Saturday and I was THRILLED that we had the day and night to spend together. We have had plans for a while to go and listen to the "Duck Commander" speak at a church in Clinton, KY on Saturday night w/ Deana Jo n Brandon so Jeremy had told them a while back he wouldn't be there Saturday night. I think after working 26 days straight he deserved a day off anyways. It was a wonderful day and since he didnt' have to work Saturday night, he got up around 10 and we got to do some things outside and do went to town and got our 1st Sno Shack icees' of the season =) before we had to get ready to go. It was a great day to be out for a road trip though and it was VERY nice for us to get to have some real conversations since those have been few and far between lately with our schedules. We didn't even turn the radio on, just enjoyed the day and each other. It was Great!!! We ended up getting home around midnight on Saturday but we had a great time and enjoyed the message. Sunday morning we got up and went to church in Beaver Dam, which we hadn't gotten to do for a while. It was nice to get back to the church we typically go to and see everyone. Afterwards, we just enjoyed a little down time until Jeremy had to go to work again last night. I really hated to say good-bye to him. After us having such a wonderful Saturday and Sunday morning/early afternoon, I really wished he didnt' have to leave so we could enjoy the rest of the day together. I am thankful for the time that we did have together though and have really enjoyed this weather. It was wonderful to lay on the couch w/ the windows open and just feel the breeze and take in the outdoors. I know the rain is heading in but the temperatures have atlast gotten warmer and I am thrilled that Spring is finally here!!!!

Kicks, Flips and Lots of Love

Well I cant really be sure but I think I felt little Ava move today for the first time. Of course, since this is my first baby, I dont really know what to expect or feel for but I was sitting at my desk today at work when I started feeling this little twitch or flutter in the lower right side of my belly. It happened a 3 or 4 times right there in a roll and I was pretty sure that it was little Ava letting me know she was still there and growing each day. Like I said, I cant be sure that it was her but it sure felt like something different that I hadn't felt before so I think I am going to tell myself that it was my sweet little girl. Everytime we have had an ultrasound the sonographer has told us that she is VERY active and, well, its not like we couldn't see for ourselves, that she was constantly moving around. The last one we had the lady looked at us and said "I cant keep up with your baby." With that being said, when I do start feeling her everytime she flips or kicks, I am sure I will be getting plenty of it. Thats okay though...Each and everytime I feel that little flutter in my belly I am reminded of the very special blessing God has given us and it makes me that much more excited to have our baby where we can hold her, love her and SPOIL HER ROTTEN!!!!!

The past few days

Just a quick run down of the past few days. Nothing special really but I have been getting out of the house a little more than usual. Thursday night I went and met Heather at the Farm Boy for dinner. Jonnica was going to join us as well but as luck would have it, she got sick and was unable to make it. Maybe next time we can all 3 be there. Its nice to get together every once and a while and catch up. Anytime that Heather n I get together, we talk for hrs. This trip, we were at Farm Boy for about 3 hrs and we talked the entire time. Its nice to do that though and we just dont get around to it nearly enough. Last night (Friday) I went to my sis's house and visited with her and Brad for a while. Little miss Bayleigh was w/ her mamaw and Maddy Shea was w/ her dad so it was just the 3 of us. I got a bunch of baby stuff from them and now have my car loaded down until Jeremy has the time to get to it all. We really dont even have room for it all yet but I wanted to go ahead and get it out of their way. It was good to get to catch up with my sis as well and visit for a while. We dont get to do it very often but we too can sit and talk for hrs. (I think yall are probably thinking that knowing me, I can talk for hrs to anyone) Its probably true, I just dont have very many people who will listen to me...LOL!!
Today, I slept in and got up to find we had a new baby horse! She is the cutest little thing. It was so neat that she was born because we really didn't even knowing that the momma was pregnant for sure. It couldn't have happened at a better time though. With just having lost two horses in the barn fire, it was like a gift to fill the space. I couldnt wait to get Jeremy up and show him the new baby but I did good and let him sleep. I HATE days when I am home and he is sleeping because I just want to go in and wake him up so we can have some time together. I watch the clock and wait for the min its time for him to get up. Tonight, after Jeremy left for work AGAIN...I went to Muhlenberg to visit with some friends of ours, Darin and Paula Croxton and their little girl, Kira. They had grilled hamburgers n hotdogs and Paula made the BEST turtle Cheese cake. Now I am home and just trying to pass the time before heading to bed for the night. I try to stay up late so I can sleep in with Jeremy some. Have I mentioned that I will be thrilled when Jeremy once again gets to be home with me at night??? Even though I am glad he is working, it couldnt' come soon enough!!

All is Well

The profile of our little baby girl...How Precious!!?!!!?

I thought this was sweet...She has her little hand on her forehead!

We had our 20 wk check up and ultrasound yesterday and all is well with me and little Ava Rayann. We did confirm that we are, indeed, having a little girl and we are both very excited. Despite the fact that Jeremy had always said he wanted a little boy, since we have known that I was pregnant, he has said that it really doesn't matter. I always thought that deep down he may be disappointed if we didn't have a boy but actually I believe he is thrilled about having a little girl to love and spoil. I know that there will be no chance of her not being a daddy's girl because I know that he will be such an amazing daddy. He is already telling the guys at work about all the cute little girl clothes and about the bedding we looked at for her nursery. It all gets more and more exciting everyday. I just cant wait to be a mommy and cant wait for us to have our very own little family. It is going to be the best experience EVER!!!! We are debating on the spelling of her name. I know what you are thinking.."How many ways can you spell Ava" Well Jeremy seems to think it should be Aiva but I think that may lead to some confusion as far as pronunciation. There are also the options of Ayva and Avah. I think the Aiva is just a bit too close to Diva and goodness knows we dont want that...LOL!!! I have still felt great am very grateful for the easy pregnancy I have had so far. I dont have any complaints to this point. I know there will always be minor side effects but I haven't experienced any of the major things so I feel blessed.

Once again, waiting on spring like weather to return and once again, hoping that it will stick around. These mornings in the low 40's are for the birds!!!!!!

Happy Easter

**HAPPY EASTER**

Had to get a belly pic since we hadn't taken any. So, this is me almost 20 wks along
Just the two of us and the Beautiful Blue Sky

I hope that everyone had a very Happy Easter. Jeremy n I were able to go to church this morning but didnt' really do anything more than that. He had to get in what sleep he could before going back to work tonight so we didn't get near the time together that I would have liked but atleast we got to spend Easter Sunday at church, together, being reminded of what Easter is all about. Josh n Kristin didn't come in this Easter and Stacye n Brad had some other things going on in BG I think so I did go and see Mamaw Daugherty but it just wasn't the same as Easters in the past. There wasn't enough family time but next yr we will have our own little one here and will be able to start our own Easter Traditions...I cant Wait!!!!

Time for an update

Well, Despite the lacking amount of anything interesting I have to share, I figured it was time for an update so I will let you know how my week has gone. Basically, each day has been exactly the same. I go to work, meet Jeremy on the way home to give him the work car and a quick kiss along with a hello and good-bye and he heads to work as I venture on home. I have to admit that I am not really loving the fact that we haven't spent a total of 2 hrs together all wk but I just keep telling myself that atleast he's home and not in a hotel somewhere. I meet him at work in the morning because when he's getting off of work, its time for me to go in. It works out I guess that we work at the same location so we atleast get to say hi on our way to and from work. He's going to be working 7 days a wk, 13 hrs a day for a while so our time together is going to be VERY limited for the next several wks but it will eventually come to an end.
Since finding out that we are having a baby girl, I have been online each night looking for bedding for the nursery. I am being pretty picky and of the 1,000 different options I have looked at, I probably haven't liked but maybe 10 total. It gets frustrating and I really wish Jeremy was here so he could help me make a decision. We did get about 20 mins today to look at some and found one that we both kinda liked but I am not ready to make that decision yet. I hope to make it to Bowling Greem tomorrow afternoon, after Jeremy heads to work, to get some Easter clothes for Sunday. I know, Last minute, huh?? Thats usually the way I do things though.
Tonight is a rainy and yucky night so I will be spending it here at home...Either on the couch or on the computer, and waiting for 730 am when Jeremy will once again be home with me.

Exciting News...

So I went last night to get another ultrasound done by a friend of mine and got to find out what we are having!!!! ITS A GIRL. I am VERY excited and cant wait to start shopping and picking out bedroom stuff and all that good stuff. I wouldn't have been disappointed if it was a lil boy but I am thrilled that we are having a lil girl. Even though I have 3 nieces and the family was kinda ready for a boy, I think everyone is happy about another a girl in the family. Atleast they can all play together and we are set on clothes and all that good stuff. We have our ultrasound at the Med Center next Tuesday and Jeremy will get to go with me. He had to work last night and wasn't able to join me so we when we go next Tuesday, that will confirm that we are going to have a precious baby girl in about 41/2 mnths. I know the next thing on everyone's mind now is "What are you going to name her" Well unless we change our minds and something else stands out that we both like, we are going to name our lil Girl Ava Rayann Overton. Spelling is subject to change I guess and the name may too but for now that is it.
So thats my latest news and nothing else to write really. Its been a pretty typical couple days back to work. Hope everyone has a wonderful week. Hopefully this cold weather will go away once and for all and spring will finally set in for Good!!!

August 2nd 2008

Well Jeremy is working night shift and I am home alone tonight. I was looking back at our wedding pics as I often do and was reminded of how thankful I am for the love and happiness that we share. This day was by far the happiest and most amazing day of my life. I cant hardly believe that it has already been over 8 mnths since we said I DO and I have to say, I really couldnt' be happier. Our life is amazing and I am thankful every day for what God has blessed us with. This day was only the beginning for us and I look forward to the days to come. I have truly been blessed with an amazing husband and often find myself wondering how I ever got so lucky. He is a gift from God and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with him by my side. Here are a few pics from our wonderful day.

The wedding party

One of my Favorite Pictures from the day

To me, it just doesnt get much cuter than this!!!

My 2 Very Best Friends in the world

DUSTIN LANCE BELCHER

At the very moment as I write this blog it still seems unreal. Its impossible to get past it and to get the loss and devastation out of my mind. Not neccessarily my loss or devastation, even though I have plenty of it but the loss and devastation of Dustins family. I know how I have felt since about 730 am on Monday morning and cant even begin to imagine the amount of pain that the family has felt in this time. To Amy Dustin was a husband, to Lloyd and Melissa, their baby, to Josh, a little brother, to Jonnica, a brother n law and to Mayleigh and Audrey, a daddy. To the 1300-1400 people who came to the funeral home, Dustin was a friend, a coworker, a classmate, a cousin, a nephew and on and on...Dustin had several titles and had meant so many different things to sooo many different people but ultimately there is one thing that EVERY person who knew Dustin would agree on; He was full of life. Dustin lived each day the way he wanted to live it. He didnt hold back, didnt back down, never compromised himself or the person that he was. He was who he was...Like it or not, that was him and that is the person he was going to be. I guess thats why you just couldn't help but love him. Despite his honoriness he was down right impossible to be mad at. His smile rarely left his face unless he was mad, (which would most likely be in the garage or at the race track) He loved life and he lived life. His life was cut entirely too short but atleast in the time that he had here with us, he lived like he wanted to live and he left an impression on so many different people.
Its a loss that will be felt for many many yrs to come and a loss that still seems unreal. A loss that is unexplainable and impossible to understand. It is one that seems so un fair and one that makes you ask the question "why" over and over again. The bottom line is despite the amount of times we ask the question, we will never have the answer. We will never understand why God would take such a lively and lovable person from our lives but we also know that we must not dwell on what has happened. In this time, we must all pick up the pieces and some how find the strength to move forward. One thing that is for sure...Dustin may be gone but he will NEVER be forgotten. Everyone who ever knew Dustin will always remember him and yrs from now there will be plenty of people who will have plenty to tell his girls about their daddy. I am very blessed and thankful to have known Dustin for all those yrs and am thankful that throughout all these yrs, our paths were always able to cross pretty regularly and that I have the memories that I have of him. I am thankful for the friendship he had with my husband and that he was the friend that he was to him. I pray for peace and strength for Amy, Lloyd, Melissa, Josh, Mayleigh n Audrey and to all of his friends who have lost so much. It will a tough road to travel but I will pray daily that with God everyone will make it through it.