Maternity Leave is Over

Unfortunately my maternity leave is over tomorrow!! I can't believe how fast these past 3 months have gone by! Little Lake man has grown so much in 13 weeks it is crazy!! I wish we actually got A) paid maternity leave, and B) Longer maternity leave like other countries. It still blows my mind that in today's time, in such a developed country, we still don't have ANY type of maternity leave. We are THE only developed country in the world to NOT offer any type of paid maternity leave. I feel bad for the women out there who can't afford any maternity leave or even those who only get 4 or 6 weeks. I couldn't imagine only being with Lake for that short of a time. First off I would be totally exhausted at work and I feel like I would be a crappy employee to have around lol. Second, I would be really grumpy due to the lack of sleep you get. 

I have definitely enjoyed every minute of being with Lake though. I do get envious of all of my friends with little ones who get to become stay at home moms when they have a baby! What I would do to be able to stay home full time with him right now! THANKFULLY we only have 8.5 weeks I believe until summer break where I will get almost 3 more months to be with him! :) 

I definitely got as many snuggles in as possible over the weekend and he is currently asleep on me right now! This next week, Blaze gets to have daddy duty all week with Lake!! So Lake will be going to many baseball games this week with him! hah Should be a fun experience for them two!

Monday Ramblings

So it’s another Monday and luckily we have a staff development day which means no students! It might not be a day off, but if any of you are teachers, you know that staff development days are better than regular days! Though, staff development days mean long trainings that you are forced to sit through where you would rather be in your classroom, with your subject team, making lessons, planning or even grading papers… but hey, what can you do!

October is a crazy month in the Lambert household! The next few weekends will be crazy too!! This past weekend Blaze was gone again on the road out in east Texas/Louisiana. He got back last night and then had to fly out to Arizona today until Thursday. THEN he is in Lubbock this coming weekend. I get to have my first baby shower this Saturday so that will be fun to look forward to! Having most of my favorite ladies in one place again!! It’s crazy how fast this pregnancy is flying by! Next weekend is Brooke’s wedding in Austin! Then it’s already Halloween the weekend after with our second baby shower that Sunday! Our annual family photos/maternity pics will be in November too!!

Lots and lots to do these next couple of months!! Baby Lake’s room is almost done (sort of). Only 100 more days to go (or less) J

44 days until Thanksgiving!

73 days until Christmas!

100 days until BABY LAKE!!

Woohoo! Have a blessed Monday!!

Weekend Update

Today we are going to our adoption orientation with what will hopefully be our agency! Blaze and I are super excited, nervous, anxious etc. Please please say a little prayer for us that everything goes smoothly and works out like we are wanting! The more and more people come up to us and ask about adoption, the more we get excited thinking about it! We are hoping that the 'thinking' will turn into it actually happening soon!! :) I will tell you though, everyone that we know of that has actually gone through the adoption process has told us how hard and trying it will be and how emotionally and physically draining it can be. They are definitely telling the truth. I overheard Blaze on the phone the other day with one of his buddies who had asked about how everything was going and Blaze was just telling him how no one can really prepare you for how stressful and emotional this whole process is, but Blaze made a great point by saying that in the end, it will all be worth it! I hope that we can look back someday at these types of posts and just remember that everything we are going through right now wont even matter then. That we will be willing to go through this time and time again just to have our beautiful babies! :) I can't imagine what being pregnant and expecting that way is, but I will say that this is just as an exciting and nerve wrecking experience as that I'm sure! 

I found two quotes on adoption that I think are very fitting! I have seen and experienced biological families that love each other and then those who don't. The latter breaks my heart but just because someone isn't 'blood' doesn't mean you cant love them just as much or more! 

Here are a few pictures from my weekend as well. Blaze was out of town for work so that means I was with the animals by myself haha 

xoxo

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Truthful Tuesday

I had sat down to write this post many many times before and eventually wrote it down but kept it for just me. I figured with sharing our story of becoming parents, that sharing this would give more insight into our life (or at least my side of the story). People who don't actually experience difficulties with fertility will never be able to understand but for those who are like me in some ways, I hope that while being able to relate to what I wrote, it will give you some hope that you definitely are not alone on this stressful and trying journey.

"Some days are easier than others for sure. Some days I find myself in great spirits, my husband is amazing, everything is going great around us. I go throughout the day in such a great, loving, happy mood.

Then there are the days that I read or see that the teenager is pregnant, kids are being raised by the aunt or uncle or grandmother, and the mom that didn't mean to get pregnant or doesn't want to be bothered by raising a baby and aborts.

Those my friends, are the days that upset me the most. Those are the days that I want to put my head down and cry. Those are the days that I find myself asking "Why God? Why does SHE get babies? Why her and not me?"

Those days I find myself being in the worst place, I find myself getting jealous and angry. The thoughts that go through my head and control my attitude towards everything. Why does the girl who misuses your gift get it? Why does the one who would treasure it, not? What part of any of this makes sense in your All-Knowing mind? It saddens me to get upset at things that I have no control over. To let it control me into such thoughts and feelings. I just can't stop asking the questions "What about me God?"

And the phrase brings to mind another person who spoke similar words--Peter. Peter a lot of the times was short tempered and rash. He probably questioned God all the time about his all-knowing mind, especially when God told him about the death that was upon him. A death that Peter would stretch out his hands and be led where he did not want to go. And afterwards, Peter saw another disciple-- the one that Jesus loved-- and he asked, "What about him??" Jesus then said to Peter, "Whats that to you? You must follow me"

When reminding myself of such stories, my heart slows to anger. Peter got his answer that day and so did I. Jesus answers all of us. 'Why does she get babies" "Whats that to you? You must follow me."

Every day, I need to wake up, take up my cross, and serve Him. Give all the glory and honor to God and everything He has blessed me with. What is it to me who received the gift of a child? It isn't my call or my business as to why or why not. 

I am a girl who loves God and wants to serve him every day of my life. And so far... I cannot bear a child. I've been asked to give up and give up and give up but when I stop and question, Jesus answers every time. "Whats that to you? You follow me."

My business is simply to just Follow Him.

And friends, your questions, Jesus answers as well.

Why does she get a husband who will actually work at their marriage? Why does she have a husband that is faithful? Why does she get a husband at all?

Why does she/he get a job that they love? Why does she get to stay home? Why does she have extra spending money? Why does she get to have a nicer house?

Why does she have a mother who cares? Why does she get a relationship with her family that is healthy?

Why...why...why...

Just remember what Jesus will say.... "Whats that to you? You follow ME."

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Friday Five

FRIDAY FIVE!

SO... I have been MIA lately because of all of the many things going on!! 

One// We moved back to Texas a couple months ago!! Things have been nuts since moving back!! Blaze's new job is very cool but very busy! 

Two// Our wedding is EIGHT days away!! Next Saturday is our big day and then we are off to COSTA RICA!! Blaze let it slip a couple weeks ago.. lets just say that I was excited to finally find out!! 

Three// My second semester of grad school is over on Monday. In the middle of all of this craziness, I have been trying to work on my final that is due Monday! 

Four// My bachelorette party was last weekend and it was so fun! I wish I could see my girls like that every weekend!! Love them so so much!

Five// Hope yall all have a great weekend!! :)

Five on Friday

One// Our countdown is getting smaller and smaller!! :) 

Two// I love this song!! So sweet

Three// Jimmy Fallon had another one of these videos on the other night! SO funny!

Four// Go to about 2 minutes and watch! hahah

Five// I LOVED this book when I was younger. Looks so cute!

Have a great weekend!!

It's finally Friday!!

ONE// SO thankful for this 4 day work week!! It's been a busy one but Im not sure I could do another day! haha

TWO// ONE more week until my first Bridal Shower!! I am SUPER excited to see all of my girl friends and family!!

THREE// There are lots of exciting things happening in my life right now! Can't wait to share more later! :)

FOUR// It's been raining a TON lately and this little girl has been helping me clean all around the house! So funny.

FIVE// I came home to the PRETTIEST flowers after work last night! Little did I know, my lovely Maid of Honor sent these to me! The past few weeks have been kind of rough but from 8 hours away, she tries to help!! LOVE YOU Albosta Pasta!

Hope yall have a great weekend! 

xoxo

It's only Tuesday

I've been slacking lately on the blogging!! Things have been crazy with work and school! Luckily after today I will be done with my first semester of grad school!! WOOHOO! Thankfully I get a two week break until my summer class starts up! Im only taking one class this summer though because of everything that is going on.

Some of my friends have told me that they got their bridal shower invites in the mail!! Lauren did such a great job with them because they are super cute! I'll post more about it tomorrow for sure. :) 

Have a great Tuesday.

Weekend Update

So this weekend feels like it flew by super fast!! 

Friday night, I went to watch Blaze and his team play. It was the longest baseball game ever... I ended up leaving early because the dang mosquitoes were SUPER bad!! They ended up winning though which was great!!

Saturday, I ended up leaving for DFW (instead of leaving Sunday like planned). I had to pack up really quick and leave. It only took me about 7 hours instead of 8 like normal!! I only stopped twice since I didnt have Blaze with me haha (he loves to stop alot on roadtrips)

Sunday (yesterday) I met up with my high school gals!! It was really nice to see them! It has been forever since Ive seen them but its nice because whenever we do get together, it's like nothing has changed!! We went and got lunch and sat out on the patio since the weather was amazing!! 

This week is going to be a crazy busy one!! I am SUPER excited to see all of my lovely ladies while Im here though!! Im so glad they only work today and tomorrow so I can see them the rest of the week! (in between working and doing wedding stuff)

I get to do cake tasting later this week and let me say how excited I am!! WOOHOO!  I am going to see the venue again I think on Wednesday to just walk around and talk decorations!! I also have to do a trial run with hair/makeup one day and also do a fitting with my wedding dress!!

Ill definitely take pictures for the wedding wednesday link up for next week!! 

Have a great week!!! :)

New Orleans Adventure

We FINALLY went to New Orleans after church this past Sunday!! Yes, I know, we have lived here since August and we are just now going to see what New Orleans is all about!! It was so pretty outside on Sunday so it was a great day to be outside! We didn’t mean to end up down in the French quarter but after church we were going to go out to eat. I found this place that seemed to have a good brunch menu so we were looking for it but then as we got closer, we were driving around the French quarter! After what felt like forever trying to find a place to park, we ended up walking around and were just looking for a place to eat! We ended up going to Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville. It was definitely good! (Ive been to two now, I went to his margaritaville in Hawaii and now New Orleans!) After we were done eating, we were across the street from the French market (I think it’s called). We walked around and got a drink, since you can walk around while drinking there! The weather was amazing!! It was fun just walking around and seeing what all was going on down there!! We had fun for sure! 

Five on Friday

LONGEST WEEK OF MY LIFE!!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!

1. I keep thinking about the bachelorette party coming up in July!! I know it's still 3 months away but I'm super super excited!! Here is the cute little house we are staying at for the Bachelorette Party :)

2. This is one of our 'guest books' for the wedding reception!! :) 

3. Saw this picture the other day and it gave me a good laugh!! :) #Blondemoment

4. Im thinking about buying this for another 'guest book.' Then have Blaze stain it & hang it up on our wall!! :)

5. Working & living in southern Louisiana, I have come to realize that they hate Texans very much (almost as much as I hate living here). I think they are bitter, they have to pay for their kids to go to private school for a half-decent education, while we have AMAZING public schools, everything here is overpriced, while you can get a beautiful home w/land for the price of an okay home here, the people cant talk right or drive and there are NO jobs... want me to keep going?? haha #MISSINGTEXAS 

Weekend Update

Blaze left town Tuesday and didn’t get back until yesterday afternoon! It was boring around our house for the week for sure.

Friday I got off work at 3, ran some errands and then spent the night watching Easy A (for the second time that day) and drank wine while doing homework that was due that night!! 

Saturday I spent the day cleaning, doing laundry and started putting together our wedding invitations! I watched the baseball game on the laptop. Since there is never anything EVER on tv on Saturdays, I saw that they were having the game of thrones marathon getting ready for the season premiere Sunday night so I decided to give it a try. The first couple episodes I wasn't feeling it but I continued to watch. I'm on episode 15 now... some episodes are weird but it is an interesting show for sure. 

Sunday I went to the gym again and just cleaned and waited for Blaze to get home! We just hung out and watched the ACMs last night... so funny. I love Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan… great host’s haha

Back to work… it is rainy and cool outside… makes me want to do absolutely nothing but sleep and watch movies on the couch!!  Is it Friday yet??

Five on Friday

1. Missing this hunk right now. He left Tuesday and won't be back until Sunday. Goodluck this weekend :) 

2. This song has been coming on XMRadio lately, on the Highway. I love it.. and I just found out it is Jamie Lynn Spears who sings it!! (Britney Spears little sister).

3. Less than FOUR months to go!! WOOHOO

5.Have my workout routine down... it is going really great!! Love slowly seeing results! :) Im coming for you summer!

5. This little lady decided to go into heat TWO months early... so she is in the diaper of shame now hahaha

Weekend Update

 Friday night I went and watched the baseball game. They won so Blaze was in a great mood afterwards!! 

Saturday, they ending up playing a double header because it was supposed to rain on Sunday. So they started at 3 and didn’t finish until about 10:30 that night. The second game went into 15 innings!! CRAZY long day of baseball. They won the first but lost the second—so that meant Pepper’s Pizza for dinner!! YUM! It started raining about 10 mins after the game was over—it was awesome timing! 

Sunday we drove out to New Orleans so Blaze could find suits for the wedding!!! AHH! It was fun to see him get somewhat excited! Makes it seem like it is all getting a little closer!! Then we ventured out to Whole Foods (that is the closest one to us) and the New Orleans Whole Foods was super neat looking! It was in such a cute little area of New Orleans. Then came home and just relaxed (finally).

Not too much went on this weekend. Next weekend Blaze will be out of town so that means I will be finishing our taxes, finishing painting the hallway, and maybe some wedding crafts! 

Hope yall have a great Monday—I’m on my second cup of coffee…

Finally Friday!!

1. It is Pi Day!!

2.This weekend is finally conference games for Blaze’s team!! Go Nicholls!

3.Earlier this week, the weather said it was supposed to FINALLY be nice!! Well I looked today and it says rain… again!! UGH!

4. We are on a ‘healthy cleanse’ this week… so that means that I have not had a glass of wine all week!! Anyone that knows me, knows that I love wine.. especially after work (with dinner)!! 2 more days!!!

5.  Blaze made me listen to this the other day.. SO funny and SUPER catchy!!

Have a GREAT weekend!!

Five on Friday

One// Blaze will be gone Sunday-Monday for baseball!! Their first out of town weekend of the baseball season! Hmm.. what to do this weekend!

Two// The weather here has been crazy… it was 75 degrees Wednesday and it was in the 40’s yesterday at the baseball game. I am SO ready for summer weather, my tan, going to the pool, etc. So many fun things to look forward to this summer too!!

Three// Scandal started last night!! Being excited is an over statement for sure. If you haven't watched that show, START!! Such a good show!

Four// I LOVE this song right now. So catchy and cute!

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> Five// I painted my first painting last weekend!! I didn't think it would turn out good at all but it was actually pretty!! I am going to try again this weekend.. I found these on pinterest.. SUPER cute!!