Things to look forward to...

We have many many things to look forward to and I am getting so excited as they get closer!! We have several friends that are expecting little ones soon and I can't believe how fast time has gone. My very good friend Val is due in just two short months. I feel like they just told me they were having a baby!! Her shower is coming up soon and I'm so excited to spend some time with Sarah as we go celebrate with Val and her family. Her Discover shower is soon after and I'm excited to put together something great and fun for her!! I can't wait to meet the new little Spanik.
We also have lots of weddings this coming May that we are really looking forward to. Of course they are all right after each other, which means we have a wedding for three weeks in a row!! This will be the first summer that I am NOT in a wedding, which is kinda sad, but also exciting! I can just go, have fun, and celebrate with good friends!!! Tim and Meredith are finally having their wedding May 16th, it seems like they have been engaged forever :) I'm excited to see everyone again. We always love seeing that crew and have so much fun! Russ & Kaytee are getting married the weekend after, which of course will be a good time with the 'gang'... friends and family, can't get better than that! Than Teri and Tom get married after that. We are excited to make the trip to Connecticut for their wedding.
Then in June, we are going to Ocean Isle for a family vacation. I'm so excited for Nate to experience OIB with me. Some of my most favorite memories come from our trips there and it's going to be so great sharing them with him. It will also be nice to take a vacation with Rick and Heather, I've missed that :(
Speaking of...my sister and Rick are in the beginning process of adopting!! It's a very exciting time for all of us. Through these hard long years, it's been really difficult watching and not being able to do anything for them. Now we can anxiously wait while anticipating their arrival...even though it might be TWO years!!! We are very blessed and excited.
The school year is half over, which is crazy. Has been making me think of what I'm going to do after the school year. It's kind scary, but I've had such a wonderful experience there that I will never forget. It can only help me in the future.
Just a little update, I'll add some pictures soon!! I'm so thankful everyday for the friends I have here...I can't tell them enough how happy I am to be in their lives. If only Heidi & Beth could just move to Arrowhead Dr. then things would be perfect.... ;)

I'm back!!

Well...apparently it's been three months since I've updated?? Thanks for reminding me Sarah!! Hmmm...I wonder how that happened? I think it's because my life is pretty boring! haha

Well, the biggest and best news ever is that Pittsburgh's going to the Superbowl!!! I can't even believe it!! I mean I can, cause we are awesome, but it's such a fun feeling!!! Especially because I got to experience it all again with my dad! Now, I want to preface this by saying my dad has NEVER ever made any hint that he wishes he had a son or that he was upset he never got one. My dad is definitely a 'girl daddy' and he is probably the best dad in this whole world. He has told us many times that he loves his girls and he doesn't care about not having a boy. Saying that...it's so cool that his two daughters love football and scary movies and 'boy' things! The 2005 Superbowl was amazing for many reasons, but mostly cause I was with my dad!!! This year makes me feel the same, and even better because Nate was here this year!! And of course Heather, Jon, Cory, Uncle Larry, and my wonderful mom! It was super fun and we are all so excited for two weeks!
New Year's was really fun this year. Usually I hate it because no one really ever makes plans until last minute and it's all crazy. But...this year was definitely super fun!! We got to spend it with some close friends and just hung out and had fun. Add a little bit of food, some Mario party, and a load of Rock Band and it's always a good time!! Here are some pictures of my wonderful friends that I got to ring in the New Year with!

The whole crew :)

1st New Year's as Mr. & Mrs.!!

Sisters!!!

The girls!!! Sarah, Ava, me, Heather, & Val (and baby Spanik! Girl? We don't know yet)

Me, Val, & Sarah


Val & I (and baby Spanik!)

Sarah & I

Christmas was awesome!! It was our first Christmas as a married couple and it was really nice! It's nice waking up together and having our own little Christmas before the excitement starts!! We are so blessed to have both families five minutes apart and are able to see everyone on the holidays!! It was also extra special because my grandma (Meme) was with us again for another Christmas!! She is a fighter and the most amazing woman I know!!! I just took it all in and enjoyed every single second! Some pictures:

My mom & I wore the same sweater Christmas Eve! Too funny!

Wonderful Meme

The Beckey Family :)

I also got to take another trip to see Beth, Chris, and Owen in December! It was wonderful! I will post pictures later on because I'm running late! But it was great to see them all. I miss Beth so much and little Owen continues to grow so much! I just missed him taking his first steps, but I'm looking forward to seeing them soon!!! More later...I promise it won't be three months!!!