Meant To Be: July 2014

7.18.2014

FIVE Years

FIVE years ago today I married my best friend.

The past five years have flown by!

So in honor of the past 5 years…let's count to 5!

ONE son (and one daughter on the way)

TWO people even more in love

THREE big vacations

(soon to be) family of FOUR

FIVE years in our house

Can't wait to spend many more years with you!!

7.11.2014

This has been a very tough week for our family. There have been a lot of tears shed and a lot of chocolate consumed. Sunday we started noticing that Duke was not himself. He wasn't eating and was very lethargic. There was no change Monday morning so I made him an appointment at the vet's office. I was praying it was just a virus, but deep down I knew it was probably worse. After some blood work, a call from the vet, and a diagnosis (ketoacidosis) my fears were confirmed. I called Matt, and he immediately came home. We had to make a really tough decision. That afternoon we had to go to the vet and put Duke to sleep. It was heart breaking.

Duke was such an amazing cat. He always knew when you needed snuggles. He wasn't clingy like Daisy, but he liked to be near. He was always rubbing up against our legs in the kitchen, hanging out in the bathroom during Will's baths, and sitting outside the gate to Will's room during story time at night. We miss him so much. I always called him my protector. If he heard a weird noise he would perk up and even let out a low growl sometimes. When Will came along he continued to be our brave protector. We love you Dukers.

The day we brought Duke home.

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7.04.2014

Happy Fourth!

This 4th of July is a little bittersweet! Last year we had our sweet friends over to celebrate. We sure are missing them this year!

7.4.13

It's crazy to think these three tiny friends now live in three different states! Also, C and P are now big sisters, and Will is going to be a big brother in a little over a month. My how time flies!!

Wishing all of our friends, family, and service members a Happy 4th!!

Photo Credit: Parker

7.03.2014

Beach Trip 2014: Part Two

Near the end of the week Nonna came back to visit, and she brought Grandpa Geordie with her this time! One rainy morning we decided to head downtown and go to the Children's museum.

He LOVED these goggles.

30 weeks

Hunting for sea shells like Dada and Nonna

Saying goodbye…

Heading home with baby.

We had such a great trip and made so many wonderful memories!! It was so nice to just chill for a whole week. This needs to be a yearly tradition!

In case you missed it: Beach Trip 2014: Part One

Beach Trip 2014: Part One

Matt and I have always wanted to go on vacation for our 5 year anniversary. Since I'm cut off from traveling in July we decided to celebrate a little early! We decided to plan a trip to Charleston which was pretty perfect since we started dating in Charleston when I lived there. Nonna and Geordie were able to visit us while we were there which was great and meant we got a date night! We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was perfect! Will LOVED the beach. I did some research before we went about hitting the beach with a toddler. It seems our little guy is no ordinary toddler. Thank goodness I didn't invest in a tent for him, because he was playing in the sand or in the water hunting for Nemo any chance he got!