Time Flies

You know what I haven't done in awhile? Blog. I see those people who are "on again off again" bloggers and always say I'm not going to be "one of those", but here I am. But hey, I'm blogging now! ;)

Ryder is almost a month old. It's crazy how time flies! Not only is this little man growing outrageously, but where did June go?! I remember being at the hospital on June 6th, blinking, and being at game night last night. Again, time flies.

I've gone to the beach once this summer. Definitely something that needs to be changed. With Sebastian and Katie having such busy work schedules, the beach isn't necessarily a priority when they are off. Oh, and I'm not much for going by myself.

Well, I'm eighteen, a high school graduate, and a brand new aunt. I'd say life is going pretty well. :) I could honestly not be any happier with what's happening these days..unless someone showed up with a Ford Fiesta that had my name on it. ;) It'll happen one day! We're going out to dinner for my birthday tonight since on my actual birthday we were all a little preoccupied. Maybe I'll tell you about it later...

Maybe not. ;)

Water Parks, Birthdays, and a Beautiful Baby Boy...Part 3

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At 10:47pm on June 6, 2012, Jesse Ryder Amos came into this world. He was 7 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 20 1/2 inches long. After all of the waiting that had been done, his perfect face lit up the entire family.

How cool is it to have the same birthday as your first born nephew? For me, it's amazing. He's the best birthday present I've ever gotten! Seeing him for the first time was something I'll never forget. Again, so blessed.

I love that I can call that little guy my nephew.

Water Parks, Birthdays, and a Beautiful Baby Boy...Part 2

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We got home and mom and I left for the hospital. We got a call from Jesse saying they wanted Chick-Fil-A...what's new? ;) So, after stopping to get two number five eight counts with sweet teas and Chick-Fil-A sauce, we were on our way. I was already filling up with pride as I walked through the doors and into the maternity ward. Just knowing that the next time I left the hospital, I would have a nephew, made me a super happy camper. But anyway, they got their Chick-Fil-A. :)

Lydia had a looong labor. By the end of June 5th, we knew Ryder wasn't coming on the "scheduled" timeline. So, mom and I parked ourselves in the empty waiting room and waited for the morning. After all, if there was a change in events, we didn't want to miss anything. :)

When the clock hit midnight, it was officially my birthday. Eighteen years earlier, my mom was in the same position Lydia was; waiting for their little miracle. At 12:00, mom sang to me. While she was singing to me, my amazing boyfriend was calling me to do the same. With all of the hustle and bustle of the day, it would have been natural for everyone to "look over" my birthday. For me, that wasn't the case. When Seth and Stacey {brother and sister-in-law} came to the hospital that night to wait for the baby, they surprised me with a balloon and cupcakes. Oh, and candles that we could have set the smoke alarm off with. I'm so blessed to have the family that I do.

A few hours later, the two mom's ran down the hall and into the delivery room. The time had come. :)

And you can see part 3 here...the best part in my opinion. :)

Water Parks, Birthdays, and a Beautiful Baby Boy...Part 1

Tuesday morning was cold and rainy. While most people would want to grab a good book and their favorite soup, Sebastian, Katie, and I were getting our bathing suits on and our lunches packed. We were going to Water Country USA to celebrate my eighteenth birthday. I think there was a slight moment when we contemplated going a different day, but what's a little rain when you're going to a water park?

We got there at about 12:30. We got up to the ticket place to buy Katie's pass, and they told us they were closing at 1:00 due to the rain and 60 degree temperature. I can't say we were too upset; it I was cold. So, we went ahead and got Katie's season's pass and went to the bathroom to change out of our bathing suits and into our jeans and jackets.

While we were changing, I got a text saying Lydia's water broke. I guess it worked out Water Country was closing early. It would have been terrible to get in there, get all wet, then have to dry off and leave ten minutes later. Not to mention freezing!

Although the water park was a bust, there was something much much better waiting just around the corner. :)

You can read part 2 here. :)