Christmas 2012 Recap

Y'all - I completely failed at the POD thing this month...We have just been too busy!  I have tried to soak in every little moment of this Christmas because it feels as if the moments go by in an instant and I would just love to pause those moment and go in slow-motion with them to make them last just a hint longer! 

 

We traveled to Gray to see my husband's family up until Christmas Eve when we left to come home and spend Christmas day with my family.  Sadly, I do not have any photos from the hubby's family Christmas...However, I do have some from my side of the family's get together. 

 

We had such a blessed Christmas...We thought alike and got each other IPads (we are secret tech nerds!), and the pugs even got a stocking this year from my sweet MIL.  Prissy is LOVING her Santa - she just sucks/chews on his beard all day long! 

 

Last night we lost our minds and decided that it would be great timing to take down allll of the decorations and clean the house...Y'all we didn't get done till around 9:00p.m.  Hubby said we aren't doing as much decorating next year, and I kind of agree with him.  It takes up so much time that we could just be spending with each other and family.  However, it looks so pretty!

 

On the baby front, the Mr.'s first cousin and his wife just had their baby yesterday morning.  Welcome to the world, Baby Ethridge!  He is just beautiful from all of the photos I have seen so far.  If anyone reads this regularly you know that the hubby and I had sad news last month with our miscarriage.  I'm not gonna lie, y'all...It was hard on us this Christmas and Thanksgiving.  I have cried a TON, sat around and felt sorry for us, and imagined how different this Christmas would have been if I was still pregnant.  I remember each Wednesday how many weeks I would have been.  I pray that this gets easier and that we are able to conceive again soon with a health baby and pregnancy. 

 

Enough of the sad...Here are some photos from our Christmas :)

 

Our IPads - I got a black one and he got a white one!

Our living room tree/mantle this Christmas.

Porter on Christmas Eve - He has hollowed out this cushion!

Mom and Dad's house Christmas lunch.

Madison (brother's gf), Stewart (brother), and Brandon, his best friend.

The Mr. - HATES having his photo taken!

My Nana, Dad, and Mom.

My Nana and Ralph.

My granddaddy and his friend, Cora.

My brother and me.

Mom and Me.

Dad and Stewart.

I pray that y'all families had a blessed Christmas and that you have a happy and safe New Year!
XO-T



Pod - day 5

Today is temperature - it is unseasonably warm here in Georgia! Feels more like September than December! Also- check out the massive mounds of leaves in our yard!! Pathetic!

Xoxo-T

Picture of Day- December

This is the picture of the day for December- I'm already behind! Day one was view for day, day two was fav holiday movie, day three was red, and day four was joyous ( weren't the pugs cute this morning?! Made my heart smile!)

Happy Tuesday, y'all!
Xo-T

Baby-Trying Update

So...If you can sort of read between the lines on some old posts you may have figured out that we have been trying for a baby for a while now - Since April 2011.  I know it's probably weird to talk about it so openly on this blog when I can't even seem to discuss it openly with friends or family...This just seems easier and more private.  Weird, I know. 

We had a tubal pregnancy last December that resulted in emergency surgery.  We kept on trying but had a setback when I had to have my gallbladder removed in June.  Well, we were at the point in our plan with our doctor that we were going to talk to a fertility person in March of 2013 if not pregnant yet due to my chances being more difficult as I only have one tube now.  Well, about two weeks ago I had horrible pains in my right side and they discovered a cyst on my right ovary...Thought nothing of it until I discovered I was late.  I was pregnant again - Y'all I just can't describe the joy that P. and I felt upon seeing that little "pregnant" message on the screen of the test!  We went that day for an ultrasound and blood work b/c they consider me high risk.  As excited and overjoyed as we were, we once again only got to enjoy the happiness for a week this time as well.  I woke up Thursday morning and knew something wasn't right...

Upon calling the doctor they put me on some meds to try and help, but it was too late.  We have had a hard week and a hard time tying to accept that this was just not our time and not that sweet babies time.  Everything happens for a reason and I pray for God's healing hand to be on our hearts.  We have pushed through this week and are planning a big Thanksgiving celebration with our families. 

I just wanted to share the pain and emotions that we have been going through and that it does get easier and to not give up; if anyone ever stumbles upon this and it helps them, then that was my purpose in writing this.  I feel grateful and blessed that it was not another tubal and that my left tube does seem to be working properly.  That was my silver lining throughout the sadness of the miscarriage.

"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving y'all.

 

I am thankful for my wonderful family, amazing/supportive husband, my snuggle pugs, my faith, and for this blog in allowing me an outlet to express the things I have been feeling and not able to say out loud.

 

XO-T

My "Little" Brother's BDay-#19!

Y'all, I confess...I completely fell off the blogging bandwagon lately...I've had some stuff going on and the blog just fell by the wayside-Maybe next year I can do all 31 days! :)

 

Today is my "little" brother's 19th birthday...I guess I should call him my younger brother, not little brother anymore.  He's taller than me and everything now! :)

 

He's been in Panama on a mission trip with some of the other baseball players from his school for the past week, so this is the first year that he hasn't been at home with family on his actual birthday...Sort of weird!  Praying that they have a safe plane flight home tomorrow and that he has a good birthday abroad.

 

Here are some photos from last week before he left and one throwback Thursday pic of him when he was about four...Our poor old pug we had back then was trying desperately to get away!

 

Stewart and the other baseball players getting ready to leave on the mission trip.

Mom, Stewart, and Dad

Stewart and Me

Stewart at 4 with our old pug, Pepper.

Happy 19th, Stewart!

XO-T



Days 25 and 26

Day 25 was "In my town" - I started thinking about something unique that is actually right down the road from our neighborhood.  It's Dinglewood Pharmacy.  I know...A pharmacy-that's unique?!  It totally is...

 

They still have a fully functioning pharmacy, but they also have the fully operational soda fountain where you can get a scrambled dog, fountain drink, and chips that are just simply to-die-for.  This place is pretty darn yummy and unique and was even written up in Southern Living in the May 1995 edition - Dinglewood Pharmacy has been open since 1918.

 

Local artist's rendering of the inside of the pharmacy.

A "Lieutenant's Scrambled Dog"...It's divine, y'all!

 

Day 26 is "On the Road" - This is a picture of my drive back from Gray, GA., my husband's home town, on the way back home.  The sky was gorgeous and it was too pretty not to get a quick snap of the scenery on the way home.

 

Happy Friday, y'all!

XO-T

 

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Day 24

Today is " magazine". I only subscribe to one... That would be my beloved Southern Living! It's hands down my favorite! I sort of like the older ones better than their " new and improved" version, but its still a pretty fabulous read!
Below is a pic from google images from one of the " old" versions.

Xo-T

Day 23

Today is lucky number...
According to my palm reading mine are 921 in that order, alone, or combined! :)

Have a great day!
Xo-T

Day 22

The picture of the day is "homework" - I have nothing, y'all! I can tell you I have a midterm tomorrow, but no homework. We have Been getting things together in one of my classes for a mission trip that we are helping with as a community service project. That's what's going on with me in the school sense right now.
I'll leave y'all with a pic of Priss helping me study last semester.

Off to watch the debate, y'all!
Xo-T

Day 21

Today is "crush". I still have a major crush on the sweet, wonderful man I married. I just look at him still sometimes and turn mushy!

This pic is a snapshot as we were landing last weekend!

Love him!
Xo-T

Days 19 & 20

Day 19 is "Vampire"

Damon & Elena-Vampire Diaries - image via

This is my pick for a vampire couple...We love to watch "Vampire Diaries" on the CW on Thursday nights and the hubby and I both love Damon and Elena.  I know...cheesy and stupid, but it's good!

Day 20 is "Comfy Clothes"

This was taken of me two years ago by the hubby...please excuse the ratty hair!  You get the gist though...I just throw on a comfy t-shirt, black yoga pants, and sometimes (like here) I put a pashmina on to sort of "wrap up" in...It's more comfy to me sometimes than an actual blanket!

Have a great Saturday...I will be in class all day today :(
XO-T

Day 18

Day 18 is Confession...

I am going to do a list of confessions with a few photos mixed in! :)

~I confess that I took a nap this afternoon after lunch...It was a quick one, but still a nap.

~I confess that I have cooked the same meal three nights in a row-salmon and veggie steamers (and I just don't care)

~I confess that I don't want to start on my homework that's due Sunday night...and I haven't studied for next Tuesday's midterm either...Senioritis?

~I confess that I am not slightly obsessed with Louis Vuitton - I get it now that I own one-They are pretty amazing!

The "Delightful"...It's not heavy at all and can hold SO much!

 

~I confess that I miss Prissy, but it's been kind of nice having peace and quiet around the house.

This is Miss Priss on her way to stay for a month at Marengo Creek Farm.  Her behavior had just gotten too far out of control.  It's been hard but quiet without her at home!

 

~I confess that I am a bit of a hypochondriac!  I swear I have more aches and pains now than ever - I swear it's from the gallbladder surgery!

~I confess that I spent $90+ on books last month (I thought the hubby was going to kill me!)

~I confess that I am already listening to Christmas music on the radio-Michael Buble to be specific.

I am obsessed - His voice is so pretty!

 

~I confess that I just cleaned out four BIG bags of clothes from my closet and I am already plotting my next shopping trip to stock up on more NEW things :)

~I confess that I can't wait to take another trip - I just wish we could take our puppies with us.

~I confess that I'm not tired of typing...This is it folks ;)

 

What are your confessions?

XO-T



Day 17-Favorite

Day 17 is "favorite"...I wanted to do something more than just one picture, so I figured a list of "favorites" was appropriate! :)

1.  What is your favorite book?  I don't really have one...I have a couple of series that I love like the 50 Shades, Chicago Stars, Charlaine Harris series, and Flower Shop Mystery series are just a few! :)
2.  What is your favorite song?  Hmm...First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - The Roberta Flack version.  Brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it - I SO wish we had used this for our first dance!!
3.  What is your favorite color?  Black or White...Then add color in the accessories.  Boring, maybe, but it rarely lets me down!
4.  What is your favorite destination?  St. Simons Island, GA.  Basic, beautiful, and not too far from home!
5.  What is your favorite memory?  Our wedding as we were saying our vows, praying together, and our first kiss as husband and wife surrounded by all that love-perfection!
6.  What is your favorite t.v. show?  Right now it would be Nashville...To say I am obsessed after that awesome first episode would be an understatement!
7.  What is your favorite movie?  Gone with the Wind, Father of the Bride (Parts I & II), My Father the Hero, and Captain Ron...All favorites of mine!
8.  What is your favorite food?  Pizza or French Fries...Give me either one and I'm blissful!
9.  What is your favorite dessert?  Key Lime Pie or Cookie Cake
10.  What is your favorite car?  Mercedes - Any one will do! ;)  No, the GLK is my favorite right now.
11.  What is your favorite piece of clothing?  My black cashmere long ruffle cardigan from Lilly Pulitzer...SO soft, warm, comfy, and fashionable!
12.  What is your favorite fashion accessory?  My John Wind gold charm bracelet...So pretty!
13.  Favorite perfume?  I mix between Kate Spade "twirl" and M.A.C.'s perfume with the blue lid.
14.  Favorite place to be? At home, snuggled up with my husband and two pugs -

Hubby and I last Thanksgiving at Mom and Dad's house.

Prissy and Porter at Mom and Dad's house snacking on their kongs-They were occupied for quite a while!

What are your favorites?
XO-T

Pod-day 16

Today is "black and white". This picture is Of my great grandmother on my moms side of the family when she was in her 20s (I think). She is of the Wells side of the family and where I get my coloring from supposedly. Wasn't she beautiful? Love this picture of her!

Xo-Tarin

POD Catch-Up - Days 12-15

Okay...Back to schedule!  Days 12-15 of picture of the day are as follows below:

Day 12-Sky - This was the sky in May in St. Simons...Can't get much prettier! 

This is day 13-Favorite place - That would be at Ruby Cottage, St. Simons, on this porch with a good book, glass of wine, looking out at that gorgeous view! (w/ the hubby too, of course!)

Day 13/14-Best friend and favorite place all rolled into one!  I guess this could be for sky pic too...This is on the casino boat in St. Simons...So gorgeous!

Day 14 - Best friend - This was taken in June in Destin, FL.  My sweet hubby and best friend ever...Words can't express the depth of my love for this sweet, wonderful man that God blessed me with! :)

Day 15 - Made me smile today - That would be this sweet face!  I picked him up from the vet to find out he had a severe ear infection and a tummy bug...One sick fella that was sure glad to be back at home! 

Happy Monday, y'all!
XO-T

Update coming soon...

We have been in Atlantic City this past weekend at Caesars...I will get up-to-date on pics of the day and pics from the trip when back home, but for now here are a few-I finally made my first LV purchase, y'all!!

Days 10 and 11

Here is an OOTD and sky ... We are in Atlantic city, NJ. I had on the necklace from the necklace pic, leopard sweater, and black leggings.

The pic if the sky was as we were landing...will be back tomorrow back on schedule hopefully :)

Night y'all!
Xo-T

Days 9 and 10

Days nine and ten photos are holding hands and necklace. I'm technically holding a paw, porters, does that count?! The necklace is one of my favorites and I'm wearing it today with all black-it was a vet dressed in a hurry kind of day which usually winds up being monochromatic! :

Happy hump day!
Xo-T