Reading "Eat Pray Love"

I wanted to share my favorite paragraph so far from the book I am reading. I've really enjoyed it....and have definitely learned some things in regards to controlling your thoughts. When something upsets me or makes me mad, I tend to let myself get worked up over it repeatedly. So, I'm trying a new trick......no dwelling. :)

"There is so much about my fate that I cannot control, but other things do fall under my jurisdiction. There are certain lottery tickets I can buy, thereby increasing my odds of finding contentment. I can decide how I spend my time, whom I interact with, whom I share my body and life and money and energy with. I can select what I eat and read and study. I can choose how I'm going to regard unfortunate circumstances in my life-whether I will see them as curses or opportunities (and on occasions when I can't rise to the most optimistic viewpoint, because I'm feeling too sorry for myself, I can choose to keep trying to change my outlook). I can choose my words and the tone of voice in which I speak to others. And most of all, I can choose my thoughts."

My Niece!

My brother and Elizabeth are having a baby! The ultrasound to determine the sex was friday afternoon. They invited my mom and Elizabeth's mom to go along to the ultrasound, but my Mom wasn't able to get off work......I gladly stepped up to take her place (they did ask me, I didn't just invite myself along!). They are so sweet to let me feel so included and involved, I'm pretty excited.

So, Friday afternoon I went with Joe, Liz, and her mom to St. Edward's in Fort Smith. I had never seen an ultrasound, so I was excited but didn't really know what to expect. The second I saw a baby on the screen, I almost burst into tears....crazy to think about my baby brother...having a baby....anyway, I won't go there.

Everyone was pretty nervous/excited to find out the sex of the baby, and the sonographer let us sit through 40 minutes of measurments before she determined the sex.....the whole time I am thinking, I can never do this...it's just too stressful. I don't mean that, but I was really stressed the whole time. Anyway, SHE is a GIRL. I had a girl vibe, and think it will be hilarious to see my brother stressing the next 18 years...over a daughter (scratch 18 years, the rest of his life).

Anyway, she looks perfect, all 10 ounces of her. She seems to have big feet, check out Joe and Liz and you will know why, she didn't have a choice.

I am on the prowl for dresses and hairbows. Elizabeth is nervous about the size of hairbows I am going to buy, but I told her I would ease her into them. My niece must be accessorized! I have lots of fun aunts that I love, so I'm so excited that it's my turn to spoil! I love you Baby Girl Love!

A few more pictures!

Mariellen and her Daddy!
Mike discovering a "reef" flip flop under the dress! :)

Mariellen's Married!

Putting the veil on
Beautiful!
Bryan and I after the wedding!!!
Mariellen and I...with a shoe! :) Haha
Team Bridesmaid! :)
I have to show off how beautiful Mariellen was on her wedding day! We had a great time in Nashville and she had perfect weather for her outdoor wedding. Congratulation Mike and Mariellen! I couldn't be happier for you!!!!