what this weekend was supposed to look like...

Everly isn't even a week old yet and already there's been several times where Jordan and I have said, "oh shoot, we aren't going to be able to this/go to that because the baby is here now!" And this weekend is one of those times. Tomorrow is our good friends Ryan and Alyson's wedding in Chicago! Jordan is a groomsmen so we were going to be heading there today for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner then enjoy all the wedding festivities tomorrow. Since I'm living in the NICU currently with our baby, the plans have changed! And I know this will be the first of many times that our plans change because of Everly...and I'm totally okay with that. Thankfully our friends are awesome and totally understand and they were even planning on Jordan not making it to the wedding at all and were just going to rearrange some things with the bridal party. I know he is bummed to be leaving me and Everly all weekend but I'm glad at least he can be there to stand up by his close friend and be part of their special day. In the meantime, Everly and I will continue to hang out with my mom, doing some crafting, and watch some chick flicks! Happy wedding weekend Ryan and Alyson! I hope you have a beautiful day and I can't wait to see pictures!

an anniversary celebration

Yesterday Jordan and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary! I can't believe a year has already flown by...it went by so crazy fast! Our year was filled with the expected joys, a few unexpected setbacks, and some surprising news! We are thankful that we had a year full of love and laughter, lots of special time with our families and friends, and we can't wait to welcome our first baby into our lives in a few weeks! We were able to enjoy the whole day together by relaxing and sleeping in then we had a delicious dinner and dessert at Chili's followed by a round of 9 holes of golf. Jordan is going to be such a wonderful dad and coach...he is so patient with teaching me to golf and helps me with lots of tips and tricks! My ultimate goal is to become good enough at golf so that we can golf together in a couple's league! 

Happy One Year Anniversary, Jordan! Thank you for being an incredible husband day in and day out! You are my rock and I would truly be a crazy person without by my side to keep me sane! Here's to our 2nd year of marriage...let's rock this thing!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Mr. E!

Then

By: Brad Paisley

I remember

Trying not to stare

The night that I first met you

You had me mesmerized 

And three weeks later 

In the front porch light 

Taking forty five minutes

To kiss good night

I hadn't told you yet

But I thought I loved you then 

(Chorus)

And now you're my whole life 

Now you're my whole world

I just cant believe 

The way I feel about you girl

Like the river meets the sea

Stronger then it's ever been 

We've come so far since that day

And I thought I loved you then 

And I remember

Taking you back 

To right where I first met you

You were so surprised 

There were people around

But I didn't care 

I got down on one knee right there

And once again 

I thought I loved you then 

(Chorus)

And now you're my whole life 

Now you're my whole world

I just cant believe 

The way I feel about you girl

Like the river meets the sea

Stronger then it's ever been 

We've come so far since that day

And I thought I loved you then

I can just see you 

With a baby on the way 

And I can just see you

When your hair is turning gray

What I can't see

Is how I'm ever gonna love you more

But I've said that before 

(chorus)

And now you're my whole life 

Now you're my whole world

I just cant believe 

The way I feel about you girl

We'll look back someday

At this moment that we're in

And I'll look at you and say

And I thought I loved you then

And I thought I loved you then

Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Mr. E!

We have had more ups than downs this year

and it has been quite the ride!

We make the perfect team together

and I can't wait to see what our future holds!

The best is truly yet to come for us!

All my love, KE

11 months...wait, that's almost a year!

You're My Everything

By: Michael Buble

You're a falling star, you're the get away car.

You're the line in the sand when I go too far.

You're the swimming pool, on an August day.

And you're the perfect thing to say.

And you play it coy, but it's kinda cute.

Ah, when you smile at me you know exactly what you do.

Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.

Cause you can see it when I look at you.

[Chorus:]

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times

It's you, it's you, You make me sing.

You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

You're a carousel, you're a wishing well, 

And you light me up, when you ring my bell.

You're a mystery, you're from outer space, 

You're every minute of my everyday.

And I can't believe, uh that I'm your man! 

And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.

Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through, 

And you know that's what our love can do.

[Chorus:]

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times

It's you, it's you, You make me sing

You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La

So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La

[Chorus:]

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times

It's you, it's you, You make me sing.

You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.

You're every song, and I sing along.

'Cause you're my everything.

Yeah, yeah

Happy 11 month wedding anniversary, Mr. E!

You are truly my everything and together we have everything.

I know you will always be there to pick me up when I am down.

I'm thankful to have you by my side in this crazy life of ours!

All my love, KE

summer wedding...

This past weekend Jordan and I went to our first (and I think only?!) wedding for the summer! It was for a good friend of Jordan's from high school so it was fun seeing her and being there to help celebrate her day! Jordan enjoyed enough beer for the two of us and we got to do some dancing together...always my favorite part! There were at least 5 other pregnant women there as well so that was kind of funny to see and I know I heard a few people say, "there must be something in the water at Coe..." which is where the bride and groom met each other. It was nice receiving so many wonderful compliments about how I look and well wishes for our future baby! It didn't hit me and Jordan until we were driving home that next summer for any weddings, or anything for that matter, that we will have a baby with us! RSVP for 3, coming up!

Friday Funnies - 6.28.13

And just like that, it's the last Friday of June....the madness of this month is coming to a close and it looks like the first few weeks/weekends of July are going to be just as busy as well! But that's how we like things and seem to live - flying by the seat of our pants! After having such an exciting week with the job and internship offer, I am definitely looking forward to having a low key quiet night in tonight with just Jordan! We love our family and friends but this will be the first night where we are home alone without having to go somewhere or meet up with someone or have to do anything.... besides relax, lounge, and enjoy each other's company! Since it's mid-summer, I figured we could use a little baseball humor for the weekend since baseball season is now in full swing and the Cubs are back on the struggle bus. Like always. So the only thing to do about that is find some humor, laugh it off, and remind ourselves that "there's always next year!" (and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that....) Hope you all have a great weekend whether it's spent relaxing and doing nothing or entertaining some guests or traveling... it's summer so live it up and enjoy it!

image via Pinterest
I hate when the coach tells you do something and then this happens...

Ho Hey...Harry Caray!

This song just got 100x times better because of this... hot dogs!

(more!) DIY canvas pictures

The crafting bug hit me again and I whipped up a fabulous wedding picture display that I love! And I did it super cheap and quick too so for anyone who is still afraid to take a stab at making their own canvas prints, don't fret any more! Canvas prints are a huuuge thing right now and as most of you know, they are also a huuuge expense. They are just plain crazy expensive! And you really have to commit to the picture that you decide for them since unlike a normal picture frame, you can't simply swap out the picture and update it as the times change! Which is why I knew I couldn't go wrong picking out some wedding pictures because those are ones that we will always cherish and I want to have on display to share and remember our special day! So, let's get down to business! Here is what you will need:

- blank canvas (I got mine from Hobby Lobby in an 11x14 two pack for $5 on clearance!)

- pictures of your choice (I got three 11x14 prints from Staples for $20! and they are awesome quality!)

- mod podge

- brush

- paint (if you want to paint the edges of the canvas instead of leaving it white)

- matte spray sealant (completely optional but since I already had this, I figured I'd spray on two coats to completely seal the final picture and protect it from fading)

1. paint the edges of your canvas whatever color you would like. I chose black since I had printed out and white pictures for mine. 

2. let the paint completely dry before moving on! I painted these at night and then finished the project the next morning so the paint wouldn't run or get on the picture. After the paint is dry, add a layer of mod podge and align picture onto the canvas making sure to do it from one edge to the next to help eliminate air bubbles.

3. ok this is usually the scary part of making a canvas picture and working with mod podge that people don't like and I was leery of it at first too (but I tested out the mod podge on a smaller picture just to verify and had proof it would dry clear and not ruin the picture!) Once the picture is set on the canvas, take the mod podge and put a thin layer across the picture and make sure to get all of the edges done too - this will help seal it entirely to the canvas and prevent it from trying to peel away. The picture will look sort of "milky" while the mod podge is still wet but I promise it will dry clear and leave a perfect matte finish! 

4. once the top layer of mod podge is dry, your new awesome and original canvas picture is done! After this, I sprayed two layers of the matte sealant spray onto mine but that is optional and not something you necessarily have to do!

Here are the final products up close:

I also picked up this float frame I found on clearance at Gordman's and used the extra set of vinyl letters I got when I had ordered them for our wedding mailbox to make this center picture:

And here's how they all look put together and hanging up to help decorate our bedroom. And of course there's Paisley, being my shadow and helping to model the complete look! I love it and even Jordan was completely impressed with these pictures! I wish I wouldn't have waited to long to make these but I see some being made in the future for gift ideas for people - they are cheap, quick, and easy plus such a great keepsake!

double digits of marriage months!

My Best Friend
By: Tim McGraw

I never had no one
I could count on
I've been let down so many times
I was tired of hurtin'
So tired of searchin'
'Til you walked into my life
It was a feelin'
I'd never known
And for the first time
I didn't feel alone
You're more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
I don't know where I'd be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You're my best friend
You're my best friend, oh yeah

You stand by me
And you believe in me
Like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy
You're right there to save me
You make me see how much I have
And I still tremble
When we touch
And oh the look in your eyes
When we make love

You're more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I don't know where I'd be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You're my best friend
You're my best friend

You're more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I don't know where I'd be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You're my best friend

Happy 10 months wedding anniversary, Mr. E!

I can't believe how fast we are approaching our first anniversary!

You control the crazy in my life and give the best support.

You truly are my best friend and better half.

All my love, KE

9 months...3/4 of a year already!

 'Cause I Love You
By: Johnny Cash & June Carter

I'll sweep out your chimney 
yes and, I will bring you flowers

yes and, I will do for you

Most anything you want me to

If we live in a cottage

You will feel like it's a castle

By the royal way you're treated

And attention shown to you

I'll be there beside you

If you need a cryin shoulder

Yes, and I'll be there to listen

When you need to talk to me

When you wake up in the darkness

I will put my arms around you

And hold you till the mornin sun 

Comes shinin' through the trees

I'll be right beside you

No matter where you travel

I'll be there to cheer you

Till the sun comes shinin through

If we're ever parted 

I will keep the tie that binds us
And I'll never let it break'Cause I love you 

I will bring you honey

From the bee tree in the meadow

And the first time there's a rainbow

I'll bring you a pot of gold

I'll take all your troubles

And I'll throw 'em in the river

Then I'll bundle down beside you

And I'll keep you from the cold

I'll be right beside you

No matter where you travel

I'll be there to cheer you

Till the sun comes shinin through

If we're ever parted 

I will keep the tie that binds us

And I'll never let it break

'Cause I love you

Happy 9 month wedding anniversary, Mr. E!
You are incredible, supportive, and you make me a better person each day.
I vow to always give you my best and to be your best friend.
All my love, KE

8 Months...and ready for the adventure of our lives!

This I Promise You

By: N*Sync

When the visions around you,
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you,
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength,
I'll give you hope,
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call,
Was standing here all along..

And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you

I've loved you forever,
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never...
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart (give you my heart)
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow,
Forever has now begun...

Just close your eyes (close your eyes)
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you..
This I promise you..

Over and over I fall (over and over I fall)
When I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all...

And I will take (I will take you in my arms)
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong (right where you belong)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you baby

Just close your eyes 
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)

Every word I say is true
This I promise you

Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Ooh, I promise you...

Happy 8 month wedding anniversary, Mr. E!

We are in for the adventure of our lives together becoming parents!

I can't wait for what's ahead of us!

You are a wonderful husband and you will make an amazing daddy!

All my love, KE

7 Months and still loving...

I'll Cover You
By: RENT

Live in my house

I'll be your shelter

Just pay me back

With one thousand kisses

Be my lover - I'll cover you

Open your door

I'll be your tenant

Don't got much baggage

To lay at your feet

But sweet kisses I've got to spare

I'll be there - I'll cover you

I think they meant it

When they said you can't buy love

Now I know you can rent it

A new lease you are, my love,

On life - be my life

 

Just slip me on

I'll be your tenant

Wherever - whatever - I'll be your coat

You'll be my king

And I'll be your castle

No you'll be my queen

And I'll be your moat

I think they meant it

When they said you can't buy love

Now I know you can rent it

A new lease you are, my love,

On life - all my life

I've longed to discover

Something as true as this is

So with a thousand sweet kisses,I'll cover you

With a thousand sweet kisses,I'll cover you,
When you're worn out and tired
When your heart has expired
If you're cold and you're lonely
You've got one nickel only
With a thousand sweet kisses, I'll cover you,
With a thousand sweet kisses, I'll cover you

Oh lover I'll cover you

Oh lover I'll cover you

Happy 7 month wedding anniversary, Mr. E!
We are on the downhill slide to nearing a full year already!
I'd be lost without you and all that you do for me!
Thanks for always being the best everyday :)
All my love, KE

half a year!

Testify To Love

By: Avalon

All the colors of the rainbowAll the voices of the windEvery dream that reaches outThat reaches out to find where love begins

Every word of every storyEvery star in every skyEvery corner of creationLives to testify

For as long as I shall liveI will testify to loveI'll be a witness in the silencesWhen words are not enoughWith every breath I takeI will give thanks to God aboveFor as long as I shall liveI will testify to love

From the mountains to the valleysFrom the rivers to the seaEvery hand that reaches outEvery hand that reaches out to offer peace

Every simple act of mercyEvery step to kingdom comeAll the hope in every heart willSpeak what love has done

For as long as I shall liveI will testify to loveI'll be a witness in the silencesWhen words are not enoughWith every breath I takeI will give thanks to God aboveFor as long as I shall liveI will testify to love

For as long as I shall liveI will testify to loveI'll be a witness in the silencesWhen words are not enoughWith every breath I takeI will give thanks to God aboveFor as long as I shall liveI will testify

For as long as I shall liveI will testify to loveI'll be a witness in the silencesWhen words are not enoughWith every breath I takeI will give thanks to God aboveFor as long as I shall liveI will testify to love
Happy 6 month wedding anniversary, Mr. E!It has been an awesome and fun half-year so far and I am excited to see where the second half takes us!You are the most supportive and loving husband, ever. I'm thankful for you everyday!All my love, KE