I am the LUCKIEST!!

I have been reminded once again that I have the best friends. People may disagree and say that they are the ones that in face have the best friend but I know I am right. I was reminded today about the friendships that are truly beautiful- the friendships that distance doesn't change. The friendships that come naturally and easy and never change no matter how much time has gone by. I find that those are the friendships that are full of true beauty. I have a few such friends. Meet Melanie Duffy and Kimmee Wade - two of my very best friends.



They are the best friends a girl could ask for. I could spend hours telling everyone how incredible they are - so I will.

Melanie Duffy: Melanie is one of the most beautiful girls a person will ever know. Inside and out. She is a listener, the loyalest of friends, easy to talk to, and brutally honest at times- but only out of love. She is in love with love and could be a model.

Kimmee Wade: If you ever need a friend with a bigger heart, this is your gal. I am jealous of Kim. She is so easily able to love- and not just some people - ANYONE! She is spunky and has sass. She is independent, smart, and is going to make THE BEST mom. That girl is more prepared than anyone I know. And, I have always been impressed at how slow she is to judge. That is such a talent.

I could go on and on about these guys. There is something so special and beautiful about them. Their friendship means the world to me and while I may stink at calling, skyping, texting, etc, I know that if I ever needed anything, they would be there in a heartbeat, and I know that no matter the time or distance, nothing will ever change with us. I find that absolutely beautiful and it's just another one of those times I feel so darn lucky.

Happy Stalking

I have always loved stalking people. Almost any kind you can think of- facebook stalking, going on a drive-by of my current crush's house (this practice has stopped because I live with mine but all girls have done it), blog stalking... I honestly love it all. As I was stalking a blog today I think I realized why. Besides all the cute pictures, fun backgrounds, and music, I love getting to know that person better. I honestly wish I could be best friends with everyone- know everything about them. I feel like reading people's blogs lets me do that a little more. I think of the relationships I have with my girlfriends. We'll send each other a text, or call, or talk online, and by the end of the month I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of how their life went that month- their good and bad days at work, drama with their crushes, what is going on with their family, stories of their professors and the annoying people in their classes, how they reacted in certain situations... you get the point- just every day stuff. I love that feeling of feeling like I actually know them- every part of them. I know their likes and dislikes, the quirky things that make them unique, how their usual day goes... I absolutely love that. It's when I stalk people's blogs that I feel like I get a little glimpse into their soul and who they are. I absolutely love that. So, I am off but maybe you won't find me as creepy if you find out I have been stalking you.

Wish List

I realize that I have way too many blogs and don't update them nearly enough. I need to do some simplifying and revamp them.
I far too often find myself cruising the internet and come across something that I REALLY want. After a few minutes of looking at the item, I seem to convince myself that not only is it a want but a NEED. Last night as I was looking online I came across a few of these items. Here is a list of all my current wants/needs:

1. Cowboy boots
2. Big sunglasses
3. Floppy sun hat
4. Cowboy hat
5. Long hair
6. To run a 5k
7. New swimsuits
8. A sun hat for Sophia
9. Sunglasses for Sophia
10. My own house
11. A "pretty" pair of wood stairs
12. Big backyard
13. Beach vacation
14. Cute guestroom
15. New sandals
16. Another baby
17. Naturally wavy hair
18. A couple new pairs of Bermuda shorts
19. A button up shirt
20. New swimsuit coverup
21. A fit body
22. More sun
24. Warm Weather
25. A nice tan
26. No zits
27. Makeup, makeup, makeup
26. Unlimited money to buy all these things

And her name shall be...

Drum roll please...

Sophia Madeline Bellamy

It was about time Z and I picked out a middle name for Sophie. I had put it off for some time because I figured the first name was the most important and we had already figured that out. I didn't realize that coming up with a middle name would be so hard. Thankfully Zach and I felt the same way about the name Madeline. We both loved it. So there you have it folks- Sophia Madeline Bellamy.

Goodbye. Hello.

I am a terrible blogger. I would love to convince myself, yet again, that I will get better at it but realistically I know I probably won't with the changes in life that are coming our way. I was getting dressed this morning and looked down at my plain, uncolored nails and thought of all the changes I am so excited for once September 22 gets here. Here are a few in no specific order:

1. Getting to paint my nails. I have kept them untouched the past nine months. I have been so cautious about what chemicals get soaked into my body and I can't wait to put a splash of color back on my feet.

2. Getting to wear regular pants without the stretchy panel. I can't wait to get back into regular jeans. I love jeans, and while this make take a while it is still something I am looking forward to.

3. Not having a swollen body. While I can still see a small outline of my ankles, I am quite excited to be able to see them all the way.

4. Being able to eat a deli meat sandwich and a big salad with ranch dressing. Call me weird but once I was told to not eat deli meats after my first pregnancy visit to the doctor, I didn't realize what a pain this would be and how hard it would actually be to stay away from them. I thought it would be an easy change but I have been looking forward to the day I can eat a hearty turkey sandwich since.

5. Meeting MY little Sophie. It's funny how attached I have become to that uncomfortable little person in my stomach, who for nine months has continued to kick my ribs and do what feels like gymnastics inside my stomach. It has not been the most comfortable nine months of life and I am so excited to meet her, not just to have that part over with, but because she will be MY little girl, MY little Sophie, and I will finally get to meet her face to face.

6. Not huffing and puffing after walking from one room to another. My organs seems to not have as much room as they did nine months ago. My lungs and bladder have been the most noticeable. I'm excited to be able to breath a little better.

7. To not be sweating all day, every day. I have been so hot lately. Yes, it is summer but yes, I am also pregnant. I am excited to be able to not have the air conditioning constantly blowing in the gaps in my clothing to cool down.

8. To not be constantly hungry. I love eating, just not every 45 minutes of my day. I have been constantly hungry and I can't wait for that 45 minutes to turn into a few hours.

9. To see Zach interact with Sophie. I am so excited to see this. I love watching him at family dinners on Sunday as he holds his nephews. He is so cute with them and you can still tell he is a little stiff because he wants to be so careful with them. It's cute to watch and I can't wait to see him do the same with Sophie.

10. Getting to sleep without a body pillow. While this has been nice it has also taken up quite a large chuck of the bed. I can't wait to get that space back.

11. Being able to sleep on my back and stomach. Sleeping on my side the past months has not been what I would consider comfortable and makes sleeping at nice a little harder than usual. I can't wait to get back on my back and stomach.

12. Goodbye zits. I am quite excited to get back on some sort acne medication and have these pesty little friends be gone again.

13. Goodbye unnecessary and unwanted pounds. While it is absolutely necessary to gain weight while pregnant, I can't wait to get back into shape. I am looking forward to this very much.

14. Not having to pee every hour. This has caused a problem not only during the day but more during the night. As much as I like peeing 8 times a night, it will be nice not to visit the bathroom so much.

These are just a few of the changes I am exited to see over the next few months.I know that all the things I have disliked over the past few months will be more than worth it when I see that little girl but I also am excited for the changes that lie ahead. Wish me luck.

California Lovin'

I just came across these pictures from California a few months ago. Although they are a few months late I wanted to share.


Me and Lucy at the beach. What a doll she is.


I was very impressed when I saw this picture for multiple reasons. Not only is Zach a man but he has never been a cheer leader (THANK HEAVENS). I was amazed that he was able to do this toe touch so perfectly.


A lovely day on the beach.


The family at the Bunker's house for June's baby blessing.


I'm lucky to have a mom who enjoys taking her camera with her. Zach and I would have no pictures without her.


One word: typical.


Us at June's baby blessing.

Tick Tock

Time kind of feels like this lately- never ending. I keep counting down the days til Sophia gets here and it never seems to be getting any closer. The days and weeks seem to be going SO slow. If anyone knows how to speed up time I would like to know the secret. It would be much appreciated.