Monday, April 13, 2015
Scavenger Hunt!
Three days ago we drove up to Anthony's parents house for a family scavenger hunt! We were all so excited because we are all very competitive. We all were instructed to be there by 5 o'clock to see who our partner was and get our first clue to our next location where there would be a prize.
Once we all arrived we stood around a table where we were given rules and instructions. As soon as Conrad (Anthony's dad) said go we all hurried to rip open the envelope that held the name of our partner. I was on Brandon's team (Anothony's brother). Brandon and I read the first clue that lead us to the mailbox and ran to his car. Everyone else ran with their partner and scattered to run or jump into their car. We were all given different hints that were supposed to lead us all to different places. As I read the first clue we could see Anthony and mom behind us so we were trying so hard to beat them. Our first clue led us to Jac's work which is The Wood Connection. This was the place where I received a bag of Hershey hugs (my favorite) and we also were given a disposable camera which Brandon was to use to capture a pic of each stop. On my clue it said that I could not open the bag of chocolate and it could not be melted which was tough!! And I had to hold it the entire time. We were also handed our second clue that led us to Brandon's house. This was where we were to decide who had to be blind folded to the next clue. As we read the hint for the next stop we decided it had to lead back to Karen and Conrad's house. I had the blind fold on the entire time. Brandon had to help me walk to the next clue that was located in the garage. Once we walked into the garage... no literally walked into the garage.. Brandon let go of my hand right as I walked into the garage door because he had failed to tell me it was only open half way and I had to duck. Lol, hopefully that was not caught on film.
We finally were to the hint in the garage that said to follow a stone path to find our answer. We followed the stone path in the back yard that led to a dome with balloons tied to it. I ran to the dome where I saw a small table in the middle that held a ring, scissors and a note.. I stopped as soon as I saw the ring and couldn't believe it. My heart was full of joy. I have wanted to marry Anthony for so long. I knew that he was the one the moment I saw him. I literally have never been so in love with anyone in my life. Could it be that my dream was about to come true? I read the note that said....
"I know night shifts aren't always easy and you spend endless nights lying awake alone in bed.
I know that having me gone for long periods of time will be difficult.
The fears that come along with military life can be terrifying.
But what I do know most is that I love you.
I want to come home from those long missions to you and our beautiful family.
I want to comfort you when times are rough.
I want to be your personal soldier standing by your side forever.
Cut the balloons and let them fly, and turn around and marry this guy"
I cut the balloons and as I turned around the man of my dreams was on one knee with roses with his amazing family standing on the deck cheering. All I could think to do what hug him so tight. He put the ring on my finger and now he has made me the happiest woman in the world.
It turns out there was no scavenger hunt. I was the only one riding around town looking like a dork blindfolded. They all did such an amazing job going along with all of this and coming up with all of these creative ideas. And Jac was able to capture every moment from beside the deck where she was hiding ;)
For a long time I thought that this might not be in my book. After what I have gone through I was somewhat doubtful that I would have a fairytale ending. And when I look down at my ring and realize how much Anthony loves me I cry. I have never had anyone love me like this. Him and the kids are my everything and I know in my heart that there is no better man in the world for me than him. I feel so blessed.
How's that for an update readers? Thanks again for reading. :)
Once we all arrived we stood around a table where we were given rules and instructions. As soon as Conrad (Anthony's dad) said go we all hurried to rip open the envelope that held the name of our partner. I was on Brandon's team (Anothony's brother). Brandon and I read the first clue that lead us to the mailbox and ran to his car. Everyone else ran with their partner and scattered to run or jump into their car. We were all given different hints that were supposed to lead us all to different places. As I read the first clue we could see Anthony and mom behind us so we were trying so hard to beat them. Our first clue led us to Jac's work which is The Wood Connection. This was the place where I received a bag of Hershey hugs (my favorite) and we also were given a disposable camera which Brandon was to use to capture a pic of each stop. On my clue it said that I could not open the bag of chocolate and it could not be melted which was tough!! And I had to hold it the entire time. We were also handed our second clue that led us to Brandon's house. This was where we were to decide who had to be blind folded to the next clue. As we read the hint for the next stop we decided it had to lead back to Karen and Conrad's house. I had the blind fold on the entire time. Brandon had to help me walk to the next clue that was located in the garage. Once we walked into the garage... no literally walked into the garage.. Brandon let go of my hand right as I walked into the garage door because he had failed to tell me it was only open half way and I had to duck. Lol, hopefully that was not caught on film.
We finally were to the hint in the garage that said to follow a stone path to find our answer. We followed the stone path in the back yard that led to a dome with balloons tied to it. I ran to the dome where I saw a small table in the middle that held a ring, scissors and a note.. I stopped as soon as I saw the ring and couldn't believe it. My heart was full of joy. I have wanted to marry Anthony for so long. I knew that he was the one the moment I saw him. I literally have never been so in love with anyone in my life. Could it be that my dream was about to come true? I read the note that said....
"I know night shifts aren't always easy and you spend endless nights lying awake alone in bed.
I know that having me gone for long periods of time will be difficult.
The fears that come along with military life can be terrifying.
But what I do know most is that I love you.
I want to come home from those long missions to you and our beautiful family.
I want to comfort you when times are rough.
I want to be your personal soldier standing by your side forever.
Cut the balloons and let them fly, and turn around and marry this guy"
I cut the balloons and as I turned around the man of my dreams was on one knee with roses with his amazing family standing on the deck cheering. All I could think to do what hug him so tight. He put the ring on my finger and now he has made me the happiest woman in the world.
It turns out there was no scavenger hunt. I was the only one riding around town looking like a dork blindfolded. They all did such an amazing job going along with all of this and coming up with all of these creative ideas. And Jac was able to capture every moment from beside the deck where she was hiding ;)
For a long time I thought that this might not be in my book. After what I have gone through I was somewhat doubtful that I would have a fairytale ending. And when I look down at my ring and realize how much Anthony loves me I cry. I have never had anyone love me like this. Him and the kids are my everything and I know in my heart that there is no better man in the world for me than him. I feel so blessed.
How's that for an update readers? Thanks again for reading. :)
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Catching Up
Hello everyone! I hope all of you had a great Easter. We sure did :) Courtney has been doing amazing in the care center. She is putting on weight and every time I call to check on her she is happy and adjusting fine. We are still going to see her 3 times a week so that we can still do what we need to do here at home and with Jordan but still make sure Courtney gets her love and attention too! We did speak with the doctors and she will be there for a long time. Sometimes it's hard when I walk into her room in the morning not seeing her there smiling at me... but I know that she is getting healthier and happier where she is and that is what is most important. We do get to check her out for a few hours here and there which is so much fun and she really enjoys that. We checked her out on Easter and she was so happy that she got to spend the day with all of us. When we walked in she screamed out of excitement and got to go through her Easter basket that Anthony and I had gotten her as well as a gift from her grandma and grandpa Caldwell.
We are starting to get the countdown going for Disney World!! None of us have been including Anthony and I so this will be fun for everyone. I am just happy that the insurance agreed to let us keep Courtney out for that many days so that she can enjoy every kids dream before her health gets to the point where it's not safe to travel. She has never flown before and does have a seizure disorder so I am hoping and praying that everything goes smoothly. I am excited to update you all on the blog when we get back so that you can all see how much fun the girls had.
As far as my updates go... I went to my second doctors visit and we are 10 weeks. We got to hear the babies heartbeat and it was so awesome. We are both so excited!! I am growing at a fast pace which is different because with the girls I didn't show until I was much further along. Hopefully that means it's a boy!! Fingers crossed.
Our business is going great and every time we turn around we have a new client. Things are going great and we are headed down the path that we had hoped for! I couldn't be happier with how our lives are and how close we all have become.
Jordan's 5th grade class picture!
So beautiful!
10 weeks
Spoiled little Angel
The love of my life!
As you read through my blog depending on the way you look at things, some may think that there are so many things that have gone wrong. But as I grow and look at my life I feel so blessed. There have been so many times I had wished in the past that I had the power to change things like make Courtney a "normal" functioning child, take back every bad relationship, take back every wrong turn.... but now I look and realize that if it hadn't been for all of those left turns I may have not ended up where I am today. And where I am today is the happiest place on earth. I have 2 adorable, funny, smart and loving daughters, I have an angel straight from heaven who has chosen me to be her mother and teach me how to love unconditionally and how to cherish the important people and moments in this life. And of course, I finally found that one that knows what I'm feeling without me saying a word, who holds me when I cry, who loves me for who I am and loves my girls just like they're his own. I used to write about being destined to be alone and be a single parent for the rest of my life. And as I write this I begin to cry happy tears (probably the pregnancy hormones) knowing that God knew what was in my heart. He knew that once he had set my soul mate on my path that I would love him with all of my heart and do everything I could to make him happy. And now we are building a family and life together. And it's a wonderful life after all.
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