Hello dear buddies~ hope all is well!  Wanted to stop by for a quick update.  There are so many things going on and I’m running out of time before our baby bunny gets here.  I just keep getting heavier and slower.  I leaned on a cabinet door and it broke off.  My mom told me to make sure I’m not having twins since my belly is so big~ lol!  Aside from lots of aches & pains I’m just hanging in there and trying to be diligent.  Hope to catch up with you soon!  *hug*

A Story of Joy

There are many pieces to this story of Joy.

* The greatest compliment:  I went to this salon for over 6 years but had never actually had any conversations with this one stylist until that day.  She told me that she had been watching me over the years and could see that I was a really happy and content person.  She said that I inspire other people to also strive for that kind of joy in their lives.  That was one of the greatest compliments I’ve ever received. 

* A gift:  Last year for our four year anniversary (before I was pregnant) Andy got me a blog.  He surprised me by transferring all of my old Xanga posts and even setting up my own domain name.  [I know I’m still not there yet but one day soon!]  Here is an excerpt from the surprise message he wrote to me…

I wish that we continue to find happiness and Joy in our lives.

* A Christmas sign:  Last Christmas we brought out our tree but never ended up putting any decorations on it because we were busy planning Evan’s birthday party.  One day I was at a craft shop and found an ornament I loved.  I ended up hanging it up on the tree and it was actually the only one for the entire season.  This was all before even knowing I was pregnant!

So yes, our baby bunny’s name will be Joy!  The best reactions I’ve gotten so far are~ Jenny, that’s so you!, that’s a perfect name! and that word reminds me of you!  Thanks buddies!!!

Father’s Day

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Hi buddies!  Hope you’ve been doing great!  I can’t believe I’m already in my third trimester.  I didn’t pass the initial glucose test so I just had to go in for the 3 hour test where they had to draw my blood 7 times.  Ouch!  Anyways~ remember Gina’s bridal shower?  Well, a very fabulous wedding happened just a few months later last October!

Gina & Albert’s Wedding

I’m pretty sure I loved her from the moment I met her back in junior high.  I’ve always admired her naturally perfect teeth, sparkling eyes and laugh that can always be heard from across the room.  Beyond the beauty there’s also a heart of pure gold.   

[Here we are at some point in the early nineties.  LOL!] 

Our friendship has stood the test of time, distance and everything else in between.  If you saw us together you might question whether we’re grown women or two silly kids.  Take a look at the video below which gives you a glimpse:

[Video of us on my iMac~ makes me laugh every single time I see it.]

I knew one day my best friend would marry the man of her dreams and I’d be right by her side wishing the best for her.  I started collecting things for her wedding even a decade before…little snippets of cuteness or inspiration.  I was so excited to give it to her when she got engaged. 

The wedding was such an incredible event!  I wish I could’ve taken more photos to capture everything.  Gina did an amazing job pulling all of the details together.  I’ve never seen her look more beautiful.

Gina’s mom is like an aunt to me.  I was truly proud and happy to see her shine as the mother-of-the-bride. 

I was so touched that Gina asked Evan to be the ring bearer.  She even invited my parents & brother!

A Few Crafts

Gina asked me to make the cake topper…I was honored but so nervous!  I had never made one before and didn’t know where to start.  Luckily it turned out okay!  I don’t have the time/energy to make a wedding one for us but in the future I’d love to make birthday cake toppers for my baby bear & baby bunny.  

Here are a few other things I made (nothing compared to the awesome details Gina did for the wedding though!)…

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!