Geiger Key

Yesterday, I went to Geiger Key with  two of my coworkers. What a wild place this tiny island is. We spent a little over an hour exploring the rocky, unkempt stretch of beach before the rains came.. 

These next few pics are of a makeshift  lean-to made of drift wood, rocks, coral and any debris that may have washed ashore. Made by several adventurous locals over the span of many years I presume!

Time

A second is no more than a second, a minute no more than a minute, a day no more than a day. They pass. All things and all time will pass. Don’t force or fear, don’t control or lose control. Don’t fight and don’t stop fighting. Embrace and endure. 

If you embrace, you will endure. 

~James Frey

These days, I have been thinking a lot about time. Lately, it seems to be going by so quickly. But in a strange sort of way. My days go by at a normal pace, but as the week comes to an end and I realize I have completed another week in my pregnancy, I can't help but wonder where the time has gone. Sometimes, it seems like only a handful of years exist between me and the little girl I once was- building tents with my brother under the swing set in our backyard, and saying my prayers with my mom before being tucked in at night. There is a country song by Trace Atkins called You’re Gonna Miss This about the various moments in this one woman’s life and how although she may not realize it now, she will miss those moments when they are gone. Somehow, that song has a new meaning to me now. It isn’t that I haven’t cherished the moments in my life- the big moments and the small ones- it’s just that now, as this beautiful baby girl grows faster and faster in my belly each day, I can feel time moving just as fast. The reality is that just as before I was pregnant- a second really is no more than a second, a day no more than a day- all I can do is be in every moment. Treasuring in my heart this time I share with our little dove existing inside of me and looking forward to the days when she is here, a tiny human being with a beautiful life ahead of her.

My sweet baby girl, I promise to help you live your life slowly. Not to rush things. To treasure small moments, because they are so beautiful.

The Bump

Shortly after I found out I was pregnant, I became so excited about the idea of having a bump. One of the best parts of this pregnancy, is watching my body change and grow. I look in the mirror every chance I get to see how my belly has grown. Some nights, I sit on the couch and just stare at my tummy, amazed by the life inside. When I reached 18 weeks in my pregnancy, my belly was still fairly small. It certainly wasn’t obvious to others that I was pregnant and I was ready for the world to know that I was! It sounds silly, but I was a little disappointed.

Looking back, I know how silly I was being. This is not the time to rush things. I’m glad that our little bird has taken her time. Take your time, sweet baby girl. You are more than worth the wait.

Now, at 24 weeks, I definitely have a bump and I'm having so much fun exploring my wardrobe and putting together cute pregnancy outfits. I was out shoe shopping with my Aunt Faith the other day and I received my first, “You look so cute. How far along are you?” Some women may find that question a bit too personal, but I was beaming. 


18 Weeks

 

 

 

 

Tree of Life Necklace

20 Weeks

21 Weeks

Usually, I take my own pictures. Jared took these and as you can see I handled it like a child.

23 Weeks

24 Weeks

These days, all I can think about is our little one. Right now, she seems like a distant daydream, or a wish. But soon, she'll be in my arms. Until then, all I really want to do is nest. I want to get her nursery ready. Fill it with books and pictures and trinkets. I want to cozy up on the couch with Jared and enjoy our last few months as just us.  I want to write our little dove letters, telling her how much we love her and the things I want to teach her. All I really want to do is be in every moment of this pregnancy. To treasure and cherish each and every moment of this incredible time.