Just when you think life can't get full of any more blessings, God gives us another.

We just recently announced on the FB that we are welcoming another little Bell into the world this year. Excited? Yes! Scared to death? Yes!

You should call me Fertile Mertyle because literally both babies happened on a "maybe we should think about getting pregnant... Oh im already pregnant" plan. Brigz was my idea so corey picked when he wanted #2. We found out about a month ago when my prego test made two extremely pink lines. We once again tried to keep a secret til 11 weeks but it didn't happen.

Yesterday was our first apt and we met with our awesome doctor. We will have a scheduled c section around oct 28 at the new hospital (about 1.5 hrs away, but worth it for a good doc). We were able to see our little "boomerang" as our close friend Matt called it! The baby looks great and we saw Gods little miracle right on the screen- that little fluttering heart. So awesome. Just like with Brigz, i feel great! A little sleepy, a little nauseous and a ton hungry (never had with brigz), but in general i am one of THOSE people that loves being pregnant. Weird i know. We can't wait for another baby!

Lately we have lots of exciting things happen. Briggy turned 20 months old and we think we have made major progress with fit throwing! He has been such a sweetie lately! He listens better and life is so much fun again. There were a couple months in there that I think he lived in time outs and Corey and I pondered why God thought we were cut out for children. Which made me so sad because our days used to be so great and over night they switched into grouchy, winey, kicking, scratching, head banging, screaming fights. BUT I think we are good now. Keep your fingers crossed!

I love looking at him. Especially at night when I am rocking him to sleep and I can look at all his little features. He is so snuggly and sweet and big. He is talking so much and growing so fast! I get so proud of him and how fast he picks up on things. He is just perfect.

Now onto the least fun stuff. My stupid knee. I found out next week what is wrong with it. In the meantime I am trying to not notice how insanely beautiful it is outside and try to shove my intense cravings for a log run out of my mind. Running is my therapy. Is need to run. So being pregnant, with a 20 month old, and not being able to run is slightly close to torture. But I'll be fine. I hope. If I need surgery, I can't have it done until after the baby. So please say some prayers that I won't need surgery! Thanks!

New baby, yelling toddler, good ol LBK

We are leaving Lubbock and as usual my heart hurts. This time, for more reasons than the norm.

Our sweet niece, baby Linley Jaidyn Hogle, was born Wednesday night at 8:50 and weighed 8lbs 3oz and was 20.5 inches long. Though she is perfect, she still had to be put in the NICU for complications with breathing due to inhalation of meconium. So her brand new mamma and daddy barely got to see her before he was wheeled off:( but she is doing great now and is absolutely precious! She has little chubs that I could kiss for days! Her mamma is one heck of a trooper and her daddy is doing a great job taking care of them both.

We said our thanks to the Big Man because they think her kidneys will be fine. We worried her whole pregnancy about a complication with her kidneys and our prayers were answered. so grateful for that:)

We stayed with the owners of our house, who have become great friends. I think Corey and Dusty are cut from the same mold (well add 100 lbs and a foot to Corey and they r) and I love his wife Mari. they have two kiddos that are adorable and Brigz think they hung the moon. We had a blast!! but I failed to get even one picture.

Going to Lubbock is so bittersweet for us. We LOVE going and LOVE the city. It is quiet, small, polite, and just us. It feels perfect when we are there. I used to think it was from the memories from college there, but now I know it is the lifestyle that we miss so badly. BUT reality is we can't be there. Life is so good since we moved to Moriarty, but I think we will always struggle with feeling like our heart is in the LBK. If our entire family would pick up and move there, it would never be a question.

Brigz was a pretty good baby this trip. He officially hates his carseat, hospitals, and high chairs, but he is holding up. We are a little warn out from the ups, downs, highs, lows of the trip along with the absolute 19 month meltdowns that seemed very frequent. I'm officially exhausted. And done. In fact, in currently checking out on the trip home and writing this blog while he is freaking out in he back seat. Probably not the best plan, but I'm just spent. Don't judge me.

I'm so happy for my SIL and the awesome adventure they are about to embark on. Welcome sweet Linley! Brigz is excited to show you the ropes (although your parents should be worried about that!!) please pray that Linley gets to go home soon so her parents can love on her!!

Perfect day

I can't tell you enough how much I love sunny days. I am a total summer girl. And now with having a baby, I love being outside even more.

Yesterday we woke up, ate breakfast, at our neighbors, went to church (which was awesome as always), then went to my parents house. My grandpa was in town so we suckered him into the madness of Sunday Funday! I was so pretty outside. Corrales is so gorgeous all year around, but spring and fall are my favorite.

We rode dirt bikes, went for a run, then a walk, and watched the crazy babies totally run a muck around the place. Brigz loves the mini gator right now and he is such a dare devil! He wants to always drive and he floors it all around the yard. However, he does not understand the concept of steering, so we have lots of crashes.

Life feels so happy when we are outside in the sunshine surrounded by family and stuffed from the bug meal my mom spends all morning cooking. It doesn't get any better than that:)

This week, we are heading to Lubbock to wait for Miss Linley to be born. I am so excited to meet our sweet little niece.

Briggy is 19 months old today!! Here are some Briggy things:
-he is talking up a storm. But im not too sure how clear it sounds to everyone.

-he is on an anti eating kick again.

-he was doing so good, and has been on potty strike for three days. The future was looking bright with no more dirty diapers... But it's ok. We will get there.

-his day is not complete until he sees the cows. Corey loves this.

-I laid with him while he took a nap the other day, and it ranks up there with the favorite mommy moments. I just hugged on him and watched him as he slept. He has gotten so big and looks so grown up:(

-he slept binky free for the first time last night! It went with out a hitch, so we will see how it goes!

-he loves phones (hellos), tractors (tratews), motor cycles (vrooms), coloring, horses, balls, singing, his cousins, guitars, books, and swinging.

-we are having a hard time eating out lately. He is a little too crazy:)

-he makes life so fun! Even though he could live in time outs right now and gets them any and everywhere, the good times are really good. He is such a sweet, snugly baby. The love we have for him is so crazy. It is unlike anything u could ever understand before having kids. Happy birthday munchkie! We love you!

My Little Valentines

Corey and I went out for our Valentines on Saturday since we knew he would be out of town, so today has been a little depressing! Corey seems to usually be gone for things like birthdays and Valentines Day often; not sure why. Ever since he was involved with steer shows, there always seemed to be one on both occasions. You would think I would get used to it.

Not to mention that we don't ever seem to go very crazy on this day anyways. For such a mushy couple, we don't really do much. We do dinner and something fun, but no gifts, flowers, or chocolate. We do write eachother letters and I look forward to Corey's every year. He has never claimed to be a "romantic", but he has never made me question his love for me. He tells me often and plenty how he feels. And I am so grateful for a sweet guy like him. He is perfect for me. This is our eighth valentines day as a couple. I'm a lucky girl.

Valentines has turned into something fun for Brigz and I. He is my little valentine:) And today, I am able to watch my little niece Kenna that made my day special. She told me she loved me a million times- and Brigz, well we'll just say they didn't exchange too many kind words. They have a volition relationship right now. They love each other when they don't see each other.

So even though we miss Corey so very much, today I am thankful for my little munchkin. He sure does beat me up and yell at me a lot, but he still makes me a proud mamma.

Dr Seuss knew what he was talkin' bout

Today we are being hermits. Locking ourselves in the house, watching movies, singing songs- just some good ol' Mommy and Briggy time.

Sometimes I wish that God had given me a little tougher skin. My whole life I have lacked the "feisty" characteristic. Instead, I tend to be quit the push over and people pleaser. Unfortunately, you can't please everyone you encounter, and that is when I was just a little feisty or could at least stand up for myself without feeling like I could possibly be maybe hurting their feelings.

In the past couple months, I feel like God is somehow trying to teach me something. I've had to deal with issues with people a couple times and let me tell you, that is not my forte. I would prefer my life to go in peace 100% of the time. I very much dislike drama or or problems. I have a "fix it" personality and I don't believe in talking about things behind someone's back. I believe in addressing the issue head on... In the kindest way possible. Oi. I never want to regret something I did or said so I try to take he higher road. But oh how I wish I could say what I really think and be as mean as so many people can be.

I have this awesome notepad (if you know me, you know that I LOVE stationary and I extra LOVE making lists, list, lists) that I got in Florida last year. Every page has a super cute quote on the bottom that tears off. A couple weeks ago, I tore off the quote by Dr Seuss that says,
"be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind".
Pretty good huh? Well I happened to put that up on our chalkboard frame this last weekend. Just in time. Just in time for me to need it. Why oh why does God have to be so good at how he teaches us these valuable lessons?

I had an issue with a client this week. I have NEVER had an issue with a client before. They are "always right" right? Well what if they are totally absolutely wrong? Well they are still right. Bummer. It is affecting me so bad! Any time things aren't totally right, I can't sleep and it controls my thoughts. I wish I could be tougher and things wouldn't bother me. I wish I didn't have so much patience sometimes. I wish I could say my opinion with out feeling terrible afterwards.

All I can ask is that God guides my mouth and my actions. And so far he has. But man, life can be rough sometimes :( good thing I have my little munchkin to keep me happy.

Date Night <--- Thanks To Cici and Papa

Briggy spent his very first night at Cici and Papas last night! He is in love with his grandparents and was so excited! Corey and I spent our Valentines day celebrations early since he will be gone this next week. We have only been out just us two one time before since Brigz was born, so it was much needed.

We went rock climbing at Stone Age and had a blast! I love getting a work out while bonding and trying something new with Corey. Corey was not surprisingly awesome and I definitely think we will do it again!!

Then Corey surprised me with going to Marcellos Chophouse. I have been wanting to try it for a long time, and it was soooo good! I am sure I consumed a ridiculous amount of calories, but well worth it!!

Then we decided to go dance a few songs and get to bed fairly early... NOT. We should know that wouldn't happen. We went to DB and Jo Seth Savage and Granger Smith were playing. Corey grew up with Jo Seth, so when we saw him, we ended up staying and talking and dancing til 130am. That's late/early for me!!

So now it's the next morning. We had a blast. Corey went to check cows while I am able to do some uninterrupted cleaning. Aaannnddd I finished in like 30 min. Seriously. It is crazy when you don't have a little guy begging for a sippy or a snack how much you can get done!

My mom said brigz did great and didn't miss us. hmmm bittersweet! So now I am waiting on Corey and I am soooo bored. My conclusion: I live alone time with my hubby, but our little guy definitely completes our family. I miss him so much when he is gone! I am so blessed to have such wonderful people around us to help watch our munchkin:)

My favorite mommy moment (so far)

Since Brigz has been such a chatterbox lately, Corey and I have really been trying to get him to say "I love you". He has been being a stinker about it and will just smirk and not even try to say it.
But yesterday at my moms, while in the middle of coloring, looked at me and said "love you mommy". My heart melted. Then again today, right after a time out in the middle of wal mart, I told him to say sorry and give me a kiss (like we do) and he kissed me and said "I love you mommy" clear as day!!! I think he can have whatever he wants the rest of the day.
It's crazy how these sweet moments make we want another one. CRAZY I know!! I had a check up at the doctor yest and he told me to start thinking of my options for the next baby- as far a c section or vbac. Even though the idea normally scares the chiles out of me, I actually got excited thinking of us a family of four.
BUT don't get any crazy ideas!! It won't be happening for a while!!