WE ARE PREGNANT!!!

We just found out Dec. 8th, 2008 that we are expecting!!! Here is the first proof!

HALLOWEEN PARTY 2008

Well hello there...I know, I know it's been forever since I last wrote here. I have been more busy than I could ever have imagined. But here are some pictures from yesterday's Halloween Party. Enjoy! And hopefully I can write more soon.

Newest News....

Hi ya'll, I'm still alive, I know I haven't written and a good while. I have been extremely busy with work and life in general. I am still making the AngelHug Pillows and loving it, I have even had special requests for different shapes and sizes. :-) I am still taking orders!!! I have also changed jobs since I last talked to you all. I am now working at a therapy clinic called Innovative Therapies. I'm their receptionist, catch-all girl. I'm actually at work now, so I have to go but I'll write more later!!!

Sincerely!
Shell

Thank You...

I want to thank everyone who has given me positive feedback on my AngelHug Pillows. I really enjoy making them and especially when it can help someone I care about. It is running on donations because my finances right now do not allow me to purchase fabric anytime I want, but with donation from my parents and Aaron's grandmother I have been able to buy enough fabric for at least two more pillows at this time! If anyone is interested in having one of my pillows I'm asking for at least $5-$10 for each pillow (could retail for $20 in stores no joke!!!), that gives me enough for fabric and stuffing, no profit is collected :-) thanks again for all your support and let me know if you would like one of my lovely pillows!!!

NEW ANGELHUG PILLOWS CREATED!!!

CHECK OUT MY NEWEST ANGELHUG PILLOWS!!! TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!!

AngelHugPillows...

(The Photo Displays A Bosom Baby Pillow & An AngelHug Pillow)

This is a new "business" I'm starting...I would like to really call it a ministry I'm starting...these pillows are multi-purpose pillows. They are primarily for pregnant women and infants (but can also be used by many other people, too!!!) They are used while a pregnant woman is sleeping, you put one side between your thighs and the other part is to help support your pregnant belly. Then when the baby is born it is used to support your arm while feeding or cuddling with your baby and finally when the infant is big enough to hold their head up completely you may lay the baby down on their belly proping their upper body on the center of the pillow for comfort! Enjoy the photos and let me know if you would like one. I'm not at this time charging but rather giving away as baby shower gifts but I do take donations!!!

Usage Examples:

First Year Wedding Anniversary!!!

This is a gift Zeke got me for our first year anniversary...it is about the sweetest gift I have ever gotten. After returning from visiting his sister for the afternoon, I walked into the house and there was several things on our dining room table. All having their own meaning...here we go.


This is a box that had a special gift inside that is for a wife. I beautiful candle holder with a saying on the outside.





This is the present inside...beautiful...isn't it?

This was a card that I gave him for his anniversary card and he added some words to it and simply said that this card said it all...

This is the promise ring zeke gave me when we were dating. It has been missing since March 12th when we got engaged, Zeke found it :-)



This was the set up...just beautiful!

Thanks for taking the time to see my gift!!!

YIPPY!!!

I have made it!!! I not only made it to 15lbs., I have lost a total of 16.6lbs. My next goal is 25 lbs. It's only 8.4 lbs and that's a goal set for July 4th and that's around 6 weeks away. :-) I'm so happy! Thanks for all your support.

Loves and Hugs,
Michelle

BUSY BUSY BUSY...

That's all I can say on why I haven't written more on here lately. I have been so busy still with all the jobs...but some good news last Tuesday when I went to weigh in I had lost another 2 lbs. I'm at a total of 14 lbs. I CAN'T HIT THAT 15lbs. I know I will though really soon.

Guess what? Tomorrow, May 26, is our first year anniversary of marriage both Aaron (zeke) and I!!! I'm so excited! I just can't wait for next weekend! I have 4 (YES FOUR) days off! I can't wait, it's well deserved! Aaron and I are going to Salado TX, lil town to a cottage and staying the night and then probably heading down to Austin until Sunday! I really can't wait! Well I just wanted to give you an update and let you know that although I haven't given you a detailed daily points, that I have stayed on them! Thanks for the love and care!

~Shell~

Living Life...

Well today is the end of another week. I start the new week tomorrow... I need to ask for some extra support from now on...I am having a problem staying on my diet...I didn't get to weigh in last week and it has allowed me to slack a little...I want more than anything to lose more weight...I don't feel like I can do it. Ever since I changed jobs I have been having a problem eating right. It's annoying me. I know I can do it, I have before. I just feel like I'm stuck and can't get past it I'm stuck at 232. I thought by changing jobs I would be getting more exercise but it doesn't seem to be doing anything for me. I need to get back to counting my points. But I have just been feeling down lately where I don't feel like doing anything I'm suppose to. I really need to stay on the diet and eating right...along with staying on my medication that helps to equal my emotions. Life has just been hard lately all around. I know it will get better soon. Just continue to pray and help to keep me accountable if you can. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PREVIOUS SUPPORT AND THE SUPPORT TO COME!!! LOVE YOU ALL....

Life these days...

Well I was thinking I really wanted to share with everyone some of my frustrations...I know this isn't pleasant but it sure hasn't been pleasant deal with it either. So here we go...I am currently working three jobs, YES 3 (they all have their positives and negatives) I have a husband who is stuck at a dead end job, with no definite future careers (but we are still praying that this one pulls through)...one car between the two of us (Aaron's car is dead)...my legs hurt from working as a cashier all day today...Aaron was off of work today...I was in hopes that he had done what he said he was going to do and mow the lawn, I get home and find out he did NOTHING all day long, LOVELY. I have no strength to do it myself. I have no clean clothes for work tomorrow. Don't feel like doing it either. My dog is not in the back yard, WHERE IS SHE...I truly felt it would have been better if she ran away, and then guess what she greets me at my car door when I pull up...DARN. When will this all stop. I did indeed pray that the Lord would bring me a job that I enjoy, I didn't know he was going to bring three that I enjoy. If and when Aaron gets this new job, I have the option of quitting one, two or all of my jobs, I really don't know which one I would give up... I'm trying not to think about that until it happens, don't want to get my hopes up. There is a bottom line to this all...I truly feel unappreciated for it all. I know I shouldn't really expect others to notice my hard work but darn it, it sure would be nice for someone to say you know what Michelle I see all that you have done for me, or this company I would like to reward you. I know that is lil michelle talkin but she's as really as I am sitting here typing to you. Well I think I might be done for now so I shall go. Type more later.

Hi Dad!!!

This blog is dedicated to my dad. I always wondered how many people really read my blog...and I was talking to my dad over the weekend and he said that he checks it on a daily basis. That makes me feel special. I guess I have been thinking no one is reading it cause I don't get many comments but I guess I was wrong. Thank you to all those who read my blog but more importantly thank you dad for being interested. I miss you and mom like crazy. It saddens me a little to know that we don't have a set date of the next time we will see each other, but that's okay. We just have to keep in touch over the phone and this blog. I love you and please send mom (and Mater) my love. I love you daddy!!!

Talk to you again really soon!

Weight Update...

Hey ya'll. I have been more than busy lately but I wanted to give you an update on my weight loss. I went to weight watchers this morning to weigh in and I lost 2.6 lbs this week and that brings my total up to 12.8 lbs to date!!! YIPPY!!! I have to go now, comment if you can!!!

-Shell

Prayer Needed

Hey ya'll. I just wanted to send out a prayer request. My life is about to get a whole lot busier. I am starting my third part time job tomorrow. I will be working Mon-Sun every week. I work Mon-Wed, Fri at the supermarket (which is what I start tomorrow) and then Thursday and Saturdays at the Childrens Boutique and then Wed nights and Sundays I work at the church. I know it's a crazy schedule. I really don't have time to think about a lot of stuff. I am trying to balance all these jobs and my efforts to lose weight with weight watchers. It's gonna be hard but I will manage with the Lord's help. I will write a post in a few days to let you all know how's working out for me. Thanks ahead of time for all the prayers!

-Shell

Long Time No Post....

Well let's see, since the last time I posted, I have traveled to and from Jacksonville to visit my family and spend some time away for vacation. I was asked by Kyle (my nephew) if I would come to see him during his Spring Break! So by making some arrangements I was able to go down there for a whole 8 days! Anyways, I got back late Saturday night. I have to say it was wonderful coming home to be with my hubby, but was sure nice being away from the "real world" for a short time. Well I'm back now and I have to get back into the swing of things. I have two brand new jobs starting within the next couple of days and I have to return to weight watchers tomorrow morning. FUN FUN. I have a feeling that I have gained a few pounds but that's ok, I can lose it. Well I should be more online and blogging now that I'm back but I will be busy at work, work & work. :-) Talk to you soon!

Weight Watchers Update

Although I have been gaining and losing from week to week, my last weigh in was a total of 6.4 lbs lost! I'm so happy about that because this past week I lost a whole 1.4 lbs. :-) So...at least I'm doing it in the right direction. Keep the accountability up! Thanks again for all the support!

A Recent Update...

Sorry I haven't written in a while...life has been challenging the past month or so. As I have written about before, Aaron and I lost a child (miscarriage) at the end of Feb. And at first we wanted to question why would this happen to us but they we quickly realized God allows everything to happen for a reason. We soon after that found out why. I was called into the bosses office on Tuesday, March 11th and was told that I need to start looking for a new job, they weren't doing well financially and they laid me off. So now I'm in search of a new job. At this time, I am looking into working part time at the supermarket and part time a children's clothing shop. I am really excited about possibly getting the job at the children's clothing shop!!! Keep us in your prayers. It's going to be a little tight financially for a little bit until we can figure this all out. Thanks again!

Update with Weight Watchers... After my first week I lost 5.4 lbs. and then the next week which was dooms day, I weighed in and found out that I gained .4 lbs. So I'm still at 5 lbs less... I'll give you an update come this Tuesday, March 18th.

So anyways, OH before I forget I picked up a new hobby! KNITTING!!! I love it! And I picked it up really quick! Well thanks for listening!

Loves and Hugs.

This photo means something to me.

Wedding Photos

Some of you still haven't seen some of our wedding photos so here are some...

Easter Egg Hunt!!!

Random Photo!

My 25th Birthday Party!

My New Hat!

I really like this hat!

SNOW DAY

Our First day of snow this year... This is my back yard with the two sheds, how beautiful! Unfortunately, it didn't stay for long. But it was great while it lasted!

Some Good and Bad News

Well let's see...I have some great news and some not so great news. Good news first, I went to my second weigh in today at Weight Watchers (the first official week is over) AND I have lost 5.4 lbs!!! I'm so excited, a great start to a life change. Okay now for the not so good news.

As most of you know, I have been dealing with quite a few health issues lately. Well I went to the female doc yesterday and I was explaining some of my symptoms and she said that it sounds like it to her that I have had a miscarriage. Not only was this a shock but the idea of me even being pregnant was a shock. She sent me yesterday for some blood work and an internal/external ultrasound to confirm her beliefs. But she was 90% sure it was a miscarriage. At first I was in shock and as that wore off I started to feel confused and sad all at the same time. Not really knowing how to feel. I was mainly confused, considering the fact that this was all brand new to me. So I guess all I can do now is turn all of my feelings and fears over to the Lord and know that he is in control. I truly believe it wasn't his timing.

I asked my doc what could have caused it and she asked me some questions. Long story short she believes that because I was on so many meds for the stomach virus, flu, etc. It weakened the birth control, allowing me to conceive and then terminating the pregnancy. I wasn't too far along, about a month or so. Anyways, all I can do now is turn everything over to the Lord and let go. Thanks for listening, and I love you all and appreciate your love and support.

The Struggles of a Life Change

I have been on Weight Watchers for almost a week now. It's been difficult learning again what it's all about. Keeping track of points and portion sizes. I have stayed on my points and according to my scale(s) I have lost anywhere between 3-7 lbs. GO SHELL!!! But the real test comes Tuesday evening with the "weigh in". Of course I'll post it as soon as I get home! But since I last posted I have received two encouraging messages! Keep up the good work!!!

My First Weight Watchers Meeting (Second time around)

Well I went to my first weight watchers meeting yesterday, February 26, and loved it! I really feel like this is going to be a huge success. This time around I want to do this for me! Attending the meeting practically by myself is a challange. But I know I will get to know other people and form a strong group. I promised you all I would keep you posted along the weight loss journey, so being my first post of this journey I must be completely honest.

I weighed in at a whopping 245.0 lbs. I can't believe I let myself get this big. But it's ok, I'm doing something about it. I don't know if I will post my weight every week but I will periodically. So keep reading and praying! Thank you ahead of time for your prayers and encouragement!

Loves & Hugs

Prayer Request

Please pray for me. I went to the doctors today, YET AGAIN. This time my doctor believes I might have something wrong with my gallbladder. I had some unfamiliar pain yesterday around my diaphragm and when I went to the doc he pushed on and around my gallbladder and it hurt like heck. So I will be receiving a call from the sonogram lab sometime real soon to set up a time to have a sonogram done. We will have to wait and see what the results of that are before the next step is taken. Whether the next step is the surgeon or the GI doc. I'll keep you posted with this too.

The Beginning of My New Life!!!

Tomorrow, February 26, I will be turning 25 years old. OH MY GOODNESS! I will be a quarter of a century old. At first I wasn't excited about the idea of this until I spoke to my mom and dad and about all the health problems I have been having. It was brought to my attention that it was time for me to lose weight. So starting tomorrow I will be attending the Weight Watcher meetings every Tuesday night at 6. I will keep you posted on my progress and rest assure, I'll tell you all how much I lose each week so that not only will I have my meeting here but also friends out there keeping me accountable. I appreciate all the help that can be given and I make a promise to you all, but more importantly to myself that I am going to lose the weight. This photo was taken in Dec and I just want to track my progress. I'll periodically put pics up to show my weightloss! Wish me luck, but more importantly, pray for me to be true to myself and do what I'm suppose to do. I see so much opportunity for some really BIG changes when I lose the weight (start trying to have a family, etc). So keep me in your prayers!!!

SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE

Surprise says all my friends, including my boyfriend Aaron :-)

Then he pops the question...and guess what I said?

Cutest Video Ever!!!

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AWW How Cute!!!

If you all don't know I'm a paid nursery worker at my church and I normally take care of the kids under 3 yrs old. Well I was at church this morning and one of our brand new babies, Khloe (she's 4 weeks old) was going to be coming for church service... funny thing is I had a dream last night that she was going to come to church and I was going to be taking care of her. Well she ended up coming to church and I was the one that was going to be taking care of her... she couldn't be more than 8.5 lbs. Cute as a button, when I am sitting there looking at her all I was thinking about was how I just can't wait to have my own. It begins my fantasies of being a mom and everyone admiring MY baby :-) And I know when Aaron and I become pregnant everyone on here will be informed! Well I have to head to bed now so I will talk to you later!!!

LUCK WOULD HAVE IT...

I went to the doctors on Friday to have a checkup done for the meds I'm taking and I was explaining to my doc that my big toe on my right leg was a little numb. So he was trying some stuff on it and couldn't really figure out what was wrong and then he mentioned that it looked like the toe nail was ingrown... so he said that he could take care of it which was good cause I really didn't know who to go see for it. And he ended up cutting off half of the nail...I wasn't expecting that. So need-less to say I got over my sickness and now I'm hobbling around trying not to hurt my toe. One day real soon I'll be back to normal :-). Thanks for listening!

It's Back To Work!

So, the illness has subsided just a little and has allowed me to return to work. Thank goodness cause I was running out of money :-P Neways. I am not feel 100% again yet but I will eventually. I didn't realize how much this sickness knocked me out. I started work again today and just being awake made me feel like I had run a marathon. (But I hadn't) So now I'm back to work, I have mixed feelings about that. I really didn't like being at home with nothing to do but it was also nice cause I could relax without stress. I guess I can't have my cake and eat it too. Oh well. Well I'll write again soon.

Loves and Hugs

Same Ol' Same

Well it's now Monday, Feb. 11th and I have yet to go back to work. My strength hasn't returned to normal yet. So I visited the doc again today and he's still convinced that I have bronchitis but this time it's a stomach pain, too. He gave me a bag of meds and sent me on my way. I hope he is right in giving me all these. But hey he is the doc. Well I'll let you know how it's going in a few days or so. Just continue to pray. Thanks. Loves and Hugs.

I AM FED UP!

Ok, I know the last time I wrote it was as an update for my illness...but now it's more like a pain. I have been off work since Friday, Feb 1 and it's now the 7th. I'm "sick" of being sick. I was suppose to be well by now. Right now I'm stopped up, hoarse, and can't breathe. If I do the littlest of things (Activity) I lose my breathe. BLAH. I'm about to finish the z-pack and I don't feel an ounce better. I know I'm complaining but when you have nothing better to do than rest that's what I tend to do. Sorry. I hope I can go back to work tomorrow, even if it is Friday, but I'm not too sure.

I just got a call from my mother-in-law that my grandmother-in-law was put into the hospital because she has an infection on her toe that can not be reversed, so they will be ambutating the toe really soon. Pray for her.

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Love you all!

Health Update

Well, I went to the doctor today, after missing two days of work. He said that I have the stomach virus everyone else has, Bronchitis and a sinus infection. Yeah those all three together has not been fun. Just continue to pray that I start feeling better real soon. Thanks. Bye bye!

I want a baby!

I know everyone has an opinion on when Aaron and I should start our family...I can't help but daydream of having a little one. I see others having babies and I'm envious. I want my own. I know financially we aren't there yet, but when will we be? I know we aren't there job wise, but when will we be? Again like everything else, God is in control. People keep joking that my sickness is "morning" sickness but I promise that can't be. Sorry. Well I shall keep everyone posted, it could be year(s) from now. (Hopefully not)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

I haven't written the check but I was going to over the weekend! Thank you for your generousity :-) I love you both and greatly appreciate the gift! I will definitely go get the earrings I want as soon as this stupid bug goes away. Just an update on that...I just ate my first solid of the day- a cracker! Yippy, so far it has stayed down...we will see. I'll probably talk to you tomorrow and give you an update then. Love you both.

Your daughter,

Michelle

YIPPY!!!

Aaron and I got our tax return back today! God is good. We got it in great timing...bills are due and things need to be paid. YIPPY! I'm so happy. :-) Okay, I'm done celebrating!

It's A New Day

Today is Wednesday, I love Wednesdays. That means the week is halfway over. :-) Work is still stressful...but the weekend is coming close! Well whats new? My parents were here the past week or so. It was great having them here, it always is. I miss my family so much, but it's weird cause I'm content where I am. I can afford my home, I have a job that pays (at least a little), I have Aaron's family, and I'm starting to get to know people. Can you say mixed emotions. I know that there is alot up in the air right now. Possibility of Aaron getting a new job that pays both of our salaries and the possibility of me not having to work, but rather choosing to work to save for our future. Is that opportunity available in Florida? Only the Lord knows, but we will stay in prayer and find out in God's time. As for now, I must go. Write more later.

What the future holds

I have no idea what the future holds; new jobs? new additions? new location? Only God knows, but one thing I do know is I'm fully relying on Him. Today is Tuesday, tomorrow is Wednesday (Hump Day) I can not wait! I really like Wednesdays cause they are like the climax of the week...Yeah I'm rambling, but it's fun and it passes time quickly. I will try and write in here every day or so, in case someone cares to read! feel free to reply or email me if you would like with any questions or comments. Well talk alittle later. Buh bye.

First Time For Everything

Hi All,

This is my first BLOG ever!!! I'm excited about this cause my family and friends are so far away it makes it hard to keep everything posted. And now that I have this it will be so much easier. I have so much to tell and I know there will be so much more in the future. From new jobs to new additions! Keep up on the readings and everything will be given to you! Love you all. Write more soon!