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While wasting time on the internet, I came across the cutest blog such pretty things. It is filled with such great ideas and cute things. It has inspired me to keep my eyes open for anything. Hope you enjoy too.

the beach

For my birthday we headed to the beach again. I love being able to go there so quickly! We went to a state park beach that was really calm, it was perfect for Ruby. We snorkeled a bit and just played in the water. We also went to dinner with some friends, then hit up the mini golf! It was a fun day, and nice to spend my birthday with Clint, since he was gone last year.

happy birthday Ruby girl

Ruby turned 4 on July 5th (I know... I'm behind on my posting of this wonderful event) However I have been a bit busy with the move and unpacking...
So we celebrated Ruby's bday with my family before we moved. I love the look on her face when the cake is in front of her, What Joy!!!!! I was so glad she got to celebrate with family, I was worried she would miss everyone on her actual birthday and I was feeling so guilty for ripping her away from everyone.

However, the day of her bday we went to the beach.... and she loved it! She wants to go everyday. It's so great... the beach is just an hour drive from our place in Alabama. We had a fun time playing in the sand and swimming in the waves. We are happy to finally be together as a family. Wha a great way to celebrate.

Mr.and Mrs. Rilloraza

Maren and Rex got marreid on June 26th. It was a beautiful day and they were very happy! Rex is an awesome guy! we are lucky to have him as part of our family! Congrats you two!

















And this is what I was busy doing during the festivities....
-Food
-Flowers
-Decorations
And much more...

ups & downs

This past week was a rough one. Clint was able to come home for ten days because we lost the baby. I was so glad to have him come home, but it was such a sad time, I feel like I was not able to take advantage of him being here. This has been such a hard time on our family, we worked so hard and spent so much time, effort, and money to get to this point, it has been devastating to know it is all over. Thanks to everyone for all of your thoughts. It is during time like these when you realize how many wonderful friends we truly have.

BIG NEWS!!!!!!

These are the two embryos that were transfered back into me on April 25th. It is crazy to think that we all started out this way.


And this is the picture from the ultra sound where I got to see one perfect little heartbeat. We finally did it!!!!!!!! We are having another baby!!! We really cannot believe it. It seems unreal right now, but we are so excited to finally add to our family. My amazing Nurse, Angie, says that this truly is a little miracle baby! It started out a bit sketchy and weak but is determined to come to our family. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and thoughts. We love you!!!!

Cousins

Ruby has had so much fun lately hanging out with her cousins a ton. We went to Las Vegas with Doug and Eve and Carlan and Sophia. We stayed in the most fabulous Resort. I kept forgetting we were in Vegas. The girls had so much fun in the sand and pool. We can't wait to go back and play.




Jopeph also came to visit us. Can you even believe how cute his little face is? I adore this kid, and Ruby has so much fun with him.

Eggs

Today was the long awaited egg retrieval. It was a minor surgical procedure so all I have been doing since is sleeping. Everything went well and Dr. Blauer retrieved 6 eggs, which is what they were hoping for. Now we just get to wait until tomorrow to see how many of them fertilized and started growing. Keep us in your prayers. We need em!!!!!!

IVF & My Mom

Yesterday was a big day for me and Clint and our little family.... I started my meds for our first In Vitro Fertilization Cycle. For those of you who weren't aware that we were even trying to do in vitro I will give you the quick run down. We have been trying to have another baby pretty much since we had our precious little Ruby. Even though I would go month after month being depressed and feeling so alone I kept holding out hope that we were just another "normal couple" and that I would just one month be pregnant..... well that hasn't happened and I hit my breaking point. Poor Clint has had to deal with every type of emotion from me. He has been so great through everything, I really do feel so bad for him. Anyway..... yesterday was my appointment to find out whether or not we could move forward with the in vitro.... and we got the go ahead..... finally some good news. I really was expecting worse. Now every night I have to give myself 2 shots. Normally I would make Clint do it, but he is out of town. So i just figured that I would do it, I mean after all I want this so badly I would do anything. However, I couldn't do it!!!!!! Good thing I have my mom! She has done it for two nights now and will have to continue to do it or the next week or so. Aren't moms the best??????? Thanks mom. I love you

Ruffles

I love RUFFLES.... so you can only imagine how I feel about these shorts that I am dying to get for Ruby. Aren't they absolutely the most adorable things ever? I can picture them on her now.