Happy Heart Day!

Hope you have a great Valentine's Day!

Date Night and Spa Day

On Monday I met my wonderful in-laws about half way in between where we both live so make a Kinsey swap! They had offered to keep her overnight so I could have all of Tuesday for myself and get to use my gift certificate to the spa Ryan got me for my birthday! Since Ryan and I had the night to ourselves we decided to have a little date night! Ryan has been itching to see Avatar ever since it came out and while it definitely wasn't the top on my list of movies I wanted to see I'm so glad that I went! I really thought I was going to be bored out of my mind but I actually loved it! It was in 3D and neither of us had been to a 3D movie before so that was really neat! We got to wear the coolest glasses ever; when I put mine on and looked at Ryan he busted out laughing! As a matter of fact there was a recycling bin for the glasses but Ryan and I liked ours so much we kept them! : ) Anyway, if you haven't seen Avatar I would highly recommend it! We even talked about going to see it again so we'll see! After the movie we planned on going to get a bite to eat but it had started to snow again so we just called in a pizza, came home, and called it a night!

Us in our goofy glasses!

I was so excited about my 'Day at the Spa'. I've been looking forward to being able to relax and get pampered and it was just as wonderful as I thought it would be! In my lifetime I think I've had 1 massage and maybe 2 pedicures and those were gifts that someone had given me....I'm just not the type of person to spend that kind of money on myself so yesterday really was a treat! First I had my facial, I've never had one before so I wasn't really sure what to expect but it was wonderful and my dry, winter skin felt great after it was over! Next I had a yummy lunch, vegetable soup with a cornbread muffin, sweet tea and chocolate cake! Then I was treated to an hour long massage! Talk about much needed!!! It felt amazing; the whole time I was worried I was going to get so relaxed that I would fall asleep and start drooling : ) Don't worry I didn't! The last thing I received was a long overdue pedicure and foot massage! I think the last time I had a pedicure was for my wedding day 4 1/2 years ago! I was so worried the gal would take one look at my horrible feet and tell me I needed to go somewhere else but she didn't! She was very kind and my feet are nice and soft....now if I'll just keep them up! Just when I thought my day couldn't get any better, I got home from the spa there was a package on the doorstep for me...18 red roses from my sweet husband for Valentine's Day! What can I say...he's the BEST! He had them delivered early because we're going to Jonesboro to help Ashley move into his new place this weekend!

My beautiful roses

Because of the snow and ice that came through Monday night and yesterday, Gram and Grandpop decided to just keep Kinsey an extra night instead of getting out on the roads so it's been almost 2 whole days since I've seen my baby and I'm ready! I know she's had a blast with them and not missed us at all but we've missed her, especially her Daddy! The house was so quite last night I asked Ryan what we did before we had her? It's amazing how much little ones change your life! Thank you so much Steve and Patsy for keeping Kinsey and giving us some time to ourselves! We love you and appreciate all you do for us!

Did I mention we've had more snow!! I was a very pretty snow but needless to say I'm ready for spring!

Snowed IN!

The snow started falling yesterday around 1:oo pm and by the time we went to sleep last night there was a good 5-6 inches of snow on the ground! It was kind of exciting because it's been a while since we've seen that much snow at one time! The roads are still pretty bad since it's still below freezing so we have had a very lazy weekend which has been wonderful! Callie came over on Thursday night so we've enjoyed visiting with her...Kinsey has loved having someone to play with other than me and Ryan! We all bundled up this afternoon for a little fun in the snow...it didn't last very long because it was sooo cold!

Kinsey saying snooow

Kinsey and Aunt Callie

Daddy and KinseyFamily pic Hope you all are having a nice, warm weekend!

Thankful

Thank you all so much for your sweet comments, thoughts, and prayers! I can't express how much they mean to Ryan and me during this time!

Our Dr. appointment yesterday afternoon went very well, or I guess I should say as well as we could have hoped for. Ryan and I were both quite anxious and emotional of course. The ultrasound confirmed as we had suspected, that I had miscarried, but it did show that I had already passed most everything so there was no need for a D&C and for that I am extremely grateful! Praise God! After the ultrasound, we met with my doctor who was very professional but compassionate and understanding too. She did a wonderful job at answering all of our questions and making us feel tons better! After almost a week of not knowing for sure what exactly was going on, Ryan and I were both just ready for some answers, no matter what they were, and when we left we both felt like a huge burden had been lifted off of our shoulders! Like I said in the last post, this isn't at all what we wanted but God knows what is best for us and what was best for our baby! I am so thankful that He takes care of us and watches over us the way He does and that He's always with us!

Ryan and I have always had a strong marriage but going through this together has definitely made us stronger. I really don't know what I would ever do without Ryan; he has been my rock over the past week and I don't think I would have made it through without him by my side! His strength, faith, and positive attitude have kept me going. He is truly one in a million and I thank God for blessing me with such an amazing husband!

I realize that it's going to just take time to heal and deal with the loss of our baby. And I've come to realize that I'm going to have moments that I brake down and cry and wonder why but that it's okay and that it's all part of the process. Anytime I do start to get down I just think about all of the many, many things I have to be thankful for and doing that seems to lift my spirits again. It's funny how when you start to count your blessings, like the songs says, you realize just how much God has truly given you! And with that I'm going to end the post a list of some of the things I'm most thankful for...

-an amazing Heavenly Father who knows me by name, cares for me, hears my every cry and who loved me enough to sacrifice His only Son so that I might live

-the many freedoms we enjoy in this wonderful country we live

-my sweet, healthy, beautiful Kinsey Mae! She truly is the joy of my life!

-my amazing husband...they don't come any better than him!

-a healthy family

-our ability to get pregnant easily

-the most wonderful family and friends who love us and care for us

-a great church family

-the many material blessings God gives us everyday....Ryan's good job, good health care and insurance, food, our nice little house, closets full of clothes, dependable vehicles to drive

Thank you all again for all of your love and support! Please continue to keeps us in your prayers as we heal. What's a post without a picture right!? I started not to post this but it's just too cute not to post. She was ready to call everyone and tell them that she was going to be a Big Sister! Lord willing, Kinsey will get to wear her shirt again soon! I know one day she will make a great one!

Weekend at Pete and Nana's

Last Thursday afternoon we set out for Valdosta to check out the newest addition to the fam....Miss Ella Elise! She is so sweet and has the prettiest little features...it's so easy to forget just how tiny they are when they're born! Kinsey wasn't quite too sure what to think and didn't really understand the concept of "being easy" with Ella but she did okay. I think she made poor Gena a little nervous, sorry Gena! Aaron and Gena are doing so great with her! Ella is truly blessed to have them as her parents!

Sweet Baby Ella...
Nana with her new granddaughter

Kinsey not quite sure what to think!

Big cousin Kinsey and sweet Ella

Nana and Kinsey having some "girl talk"

Sleeping baby...

Proud Aunt Kristin : ) I was in heaven...I could have just held her all day long!

Nana Nana Boo Boo!!


Pete with Kinsey and Brecken

Kayden posing for me : )

Bath time fun! Kinsey's not used to having someone to play with in the bathtub so she had a blast!

Little Miss Blue Eyes....Brecken

We had a pretty laid back weekend and didn't do much of anything except visit with family. Kinsey loved getting to play with Kayden and Brecken....I asked Melissa if I could just bring Kayden back to TN with us because she kept Kinsey entertained any time they were together!

We did have a little bit of an emotional weekend and that's one of the reasons we didn't get out and do much of anything. Ryan and I found out we were expecting another baby at the beginning of January and we were really excited about telling everyone this weekend while we were at home but I started bleeding on Thursday around the time we left town and well it's Tuesday and hasn't stopped so we're almost positive that I've had a miscarriage. We have an appointment tomorrow to have an ultrasound done to see exactly what's going on. While this is not at all what we wanted, we know that miscarriages happen for a reason and that ultimately God is in control and knows what is best for our family. He has blessed us in so many ways and already given us so much for which we are extremely thankful! Kinsey has been such a blessing during this time....she keeps me going and keeps me laughing all the time! I feel like I'm doing pretty good....I have my moments but overall I'm okay. After we got a positive pregnancy test, it took some time getting used to the idea that I was pregnant again and I'm sure this will be the same, it will just take some time for it to sink in that we won't be bringing a new baby home in September like we had hoped but Lord willing we will be able to get pregnant again and have a healthy pregnancy and baby! We would really appreciate your prayers especially tomorrow as we go to the doctor. I'm praying that my body will pass everything it needs to on it's own so that I won't have to have a D & C. Depending on how I feel, I will try to update the blog tomorrow night. Thank you in advance for all of your thoughts and prayers! They mean so much and are really appreciated!

These last few pictures are from the weekend before last when we were at Gram and Grandpop's....I just realized I never posted them!

Gram and Kinsey

Giving Grandpop sweet kisses : )

Daddy's girl!

She's Here!

Ella Elise Horne

made her big debut today around lunch time! I believe she weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and was 21 inches long. Mama, Daddy, and baby are all doing great from what I hear! I got to talk to Aaron for just a minute today. They didn't get hardly any sleep last night so both him and Gena were worn out! I've gotten several pictures on my phone and of course she's the most beautiful thing ever! I am itching to get home to Valdosta and get my hands on her! These are the pictures from my phone...Melissa has some more pics on her blog!

Proud Daddy : )

Wide-eyed baby Ella

Happy #27 to ME!

Yesterday I celebrated my 27th birthday! It was a pretty uneventful day, which was fine with me, but a good one! Ryan & Kinsey had a few cards he left for me around the house and I received lots of phone call from friends and family and a mailbox full of cards! Thursday morning the library has story time for Kinsey's age so we went to that and by the time we got home we were both wiped out so I put Kinsey down for a nap and I curled up in the recliner and took a little one myself! After about an hour Kinsey woke up so I went and got her and usually I'll rock her and we'll snuggle for a minute or two after she gets up from a nap until she's ready to get down and play. Well....she fell back to sleep laying on my chest and slept for another hour and a half!! She never naps that long!! I enjoyed rocking and holding her...it's something that we don't get to do that often anymore so I treasured those precious few moments! I couldn't think of a better gift that she could have given me!

We had a great afternoon and finally got to get outside and try out her tricycle she got for Christmas since the weather finally decided to warm up a little! When Ryan got home he gave Kinsey a piece of paper to give me....it was a gift certificate from both of them to a really nice spa in town for the works--a massage, a facial, lunch, and a foot massage/pedicure! I am so excited and can't wait to go get pampered!! We went to Logan's for dinner and they somehow lost my steak so they ended up giving us our meal for free which was nice it just took 2 hours to get it!

All in all I had a fabulous day and feel so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends! I feel like this year will be the best ever and I'm looking forward to seeing what God has planned for me! Like becoming a new aunt!! With that in mind, please keep Gena, Aaron and baby Ella in your prayers. Gena is scheduled to be induced on Tuesday the 19th. I know they would covet your thoughts and prayers this next week as they go through labor and delivery of their first child and then as they adjust to parenthood!

Sorry no pictures today...maybe next time! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!