Time with Matthew

Every time we go to visit my brother, Jeremy has to hold Matthew. Elly is always willing to allow this, as she needs a break from the chaos of being a new mom. Jeremy is absolutely adorable with our nephew.

Motherly Advice

Before two of my mothers-in-law left, Tammy gave me some great advice. She told me to try scheduling everything so life wouldn't seem so chaotic, and I would have time set aside to work on myself. So today we went to Target and got a dry erase schedule board and did just that. We planned out the bills, groceries, work outs, chores, appointments, etc. The appearance of the board gives our lives a sense of routine, which after the last few months is more than welcome.

Here is what the board looks like:
It was an amazing visit with Tammy and Jill. We are thrilled they made the trip to come and see us.

We love you!!

My Talented Husband

Jeremy painted for six years prior to working for Steelco. He graciously used this talent to help my brother paint the nursery for Matthew.





Elly did a great job putting some of the finishing touches on Matthew's little sanctuary.

Our Little Nephew Has Arrived

Yesterday, after about seventeen and a half hours of labor, our sister-in-law, Elly, had their first baby. Matthew Allen Bowden arrived around 1:30 PM on May 19th. He was 7 pounds 8 ounces and 19 inches long.



Grandma and Grandpa Bowden, Rae, Scott, Bethany and Megan Davidson, Jeremy, me, Mom, Dad, and Cleo (Elly's mom) were at the hospital awaiting the arrival. Mom, Cleo, and Grandma and Grandpa were the only ones to stay at the hospital for the whole thing. Jeremy and I had to go home to sleep for a little while, and Dad had to go conduct a hearing.

Elly was a trouper. She will be recovering for a couple of days, and then mom and baby should be able to return home.

Congratulations Darren and Elly!!

Ceremony/Reception Map

For those of you attending our event on Saturday, here is a link to a map and driving directions!
We are looking forward to seeing all of you, and to those who are unable to attend I will be sure to add photos soon.

Ten Reasons Why Jeremy Gives Me Butterflies

1. He thinks my idiosyncrasies are cute.
2. He builds me up when others are tearing me down.
3. He scratches my back when I can't reach.
4. He never puts anything higher than I can reach.
5. He gives compliments freely, and without provocation.
6. His smile, laugh, and eye brow raising thing.
7. He is the most handsome guy I've ever been with.
8. He tells me he loves me, and means it.
9. He lets me have the remote.
10. He just hugs me when I cry instead of asking me a billion questions, and wondering why girls cry for no reason.

The Wedding Decorations Are Arriving

I am getting more excited with each arriving package. Yesterday we received our napkins and cake topper.





We have started on creating our center pieces.





Every thing seems to be coming together. Next Friday we move into our bigger place, and then we can really focus on the final details of our upcoming nuptials. 14 days and counting....

Big News!

Jeremy has gone to the day shift! We are very excited for this. It now means we can be a "normal" couple. It has been nice leaving together, and arriving home at relatively the same time. We went grocery shopping, and purchased food for cooking nice home dinners.

It has been a really enjoyable week for us. It is nice to see we can still be in love after spending more than just the weekend together. It is fun to find what we have in common, what we enjoy doing together, and new ways to spend our evenings.

This change in shift is really a blessing to be happening on the eve of our wedding.



Jeremy getting ready on his second to last night shift on Friday night.