6 years and 4 years

My title is for two important events that have happened to Jeremy and I. April 11th was SIX years since we have had our miscarriage.I have never really wrote about our miscarriage, just really talked about it when someone talks about theirs. I just would like to reflect on that pregnancy for a little bit. I found out we were pregnant and we were excited. I wanted our children to be close together. We went to the doctor like any of pregnancy and saw a heart and were giving a due date. After that the good ole throwing up started. I never thought I would stop. I finally called my doctor and told him. Of course some other nurse answered the phone and told me to go to the ER and get fluids, so off I went. I got there and it was PACKED. I called the doctor office back and got my doctors nurse. She said come straight in and walk to the back. When I got there he looked at me and said you go straight to the 3rd floor and get IV fluids. I went to the 3rd floor and waited to get in a room and IV fluids started. They came in and tried to get an IV. They could not get it and I had to go to the second floor and get it. They ended up putting it in my FOOT. I was there for about a week. After that I started feeling better and it was sinking in that we will be a family of four. It was time for our 12 week appointment and off we went. Jeremy came of course. The appointment took a little longer then normal, so Jeremy went back to work. As soon as he left the doctor came in. I called Jeremy quickly and he turned around. Praise the Lord he did. As the doctor was giving me the ultrasound, he was real quite and asked to do a vaginal one. Jeremy and I looked at each other and knew something was wrong. The doctor said he could not see the baby that will do to my scar tissue and wanted to get a better look. Jeremy and I saw the baby just fine. He left the room and I got ready to do the vaganial ultrasound. As he was doing the US he was very quite for a few minutes. Then he gave us the worst news every, the baby had NO heart beat. My world was crushed. After that we went into his office and signed paper work to have the baby removed through a DNC. Let me tell you those things are no joke. I cramped for weeks,bleed for a few weeks. I felt like I just had a baby. Which I did. I which I would have kept a pciture of the US, but my doctor kept it. This day I will never forget. I know I didn't carry full term or got to the name the baby. But to us it was a lost of a child. We have certain things in our heart that helps us know we will see him/her again. 

Olivia had no clue that is was the anniversary date of our miscarriage the other night. She walks up to me with this baby doll and says this was how big our second baby was. It looks bigger in the picture. It really is little no bigger than the palm of your hand. The baby was about the size of a lime! It was developing a lot of things. I want go into much detail about that.  I just needed to reflect on how I feel about losing  a pregnancy. I will never forget that pregnancy or that child. With that being said Catelee celebrating her 4th birthday 2 weeks back. We had it at the jumping place in Hurley. I just want to write a few things about how it took us to get pregnant with her. After our miscarriage the doctor told us to wait six months to try again. We waiting right at the 5th month. As a few months went by and we still were not pregnant. What alife  lesson I learned about Gods timing and his plan. It took us a whole YEAR to get pregnant with her!!! Talk about struggles that went on in my life. I learned a lot about myself and patience. So for this child I prayed and The Lord granted me 1 Samuel 1:27. Is so true. We went to the doctor for the 8 weeks once a week. We were NOT giving a due date just yet. After the big 12 weeks we were able to breath. I can't believe she is FOUR! She brings so much joy to our lives. Here are a few pictures from her party! 

I didn't take any family photos or the children playing. My mom had a triple bypass that Thursday and my mind was not all there. We had her party Friday. We had a great time! Happy birthday, Catelee! 

Happy little week and weekend!

This past week has been crazy and BUSY!!! The Jackson County fair started last weekend. Of course, we were hoping the girls would not find out. Ha! I knew they would know! The fair is way over priced so we only go one night a week. I have class 3 nights so we took them Wednesday. I didn't take many pictures. 

This is the girls on the dragon roller coaster! They loved it. The only picture I took of them on rides. 

     The Boulware family photo at the fair! 

Friday Jeremy and I both were off work. We worked on getting the Fall Festival ready for our church. 

Saturday we got up and headed back to the church to finish up last minute things! I didn't take any pictures put ONE.We had such a good time Saturday! Jeremy got in the dunking booth and I walked around and took care of whatever needed to be taking care of. 

   This is me and the girls on the hay ride! 

After getting home around 7. I had to take TWO test. One test I made an A and  B on the other. I was proud of myself! After getting a few hours of sleep, we got up and headed back to the church for Sunday school and service. We got home and ate a good lunch. I got the girls new outfits so I wanted them to take a few snap shots in them after church. Well they weren't having it! But I got some anyways. 

   Catelee and her wonderful expressions!

The girls saying why do I have to do this!!

        This is the best I can get! 

And again no perfect picture! I do LOVE my pumpkin door hanger! 

  Olivia's friend invited her to the fair again. I was not to sure about it. Because it was another 20$ per child and I have TWO!

Jeremy said take them it is fine. Jeremy stayed behind and did homework. After the saints game ;)! The girls and I headed to the fair. We got the bracelets and off to the rides we went. I was impressed how busy it was but not crowed. We got to ride more rides this time then the Wednesday night. I guess I can say I got my money's worth. 

Olivia went and rode with her friend and I stayed with Catelee. She is BIG enough to ride the rides by herself! I can not believe how big they are. My heart is filled with joy and sadness at the same time. Thank you lord for a wonderfuland blessed   weekend! 

Fun in the Sun!!!!

We had our first beach vacation this past weekend.  My friend Amy and her parents own a condo in Destin, Fl. right across from the beach.

We got there Friday night, so we could not do anything. Saturday morning the girls were READY to go!
We had breakfast and headed to the beach. I will say it was windy and cool. It did not phase the girls one bit. Jeremy got them some cute sweaters to wear over their swimsuit, that didn't work. They took them off and off to the water they went.

I took over 300 pictures.





                                     These are the wonderful sweaters, they didn't want to wear.

                                                    Catelee Bug enjoying fun in the sun!!
                            I will say she just ran around and kept saying "Destin, Destin, Woo Hoo!!!

                                       Olivia was more relaxed and loved looking for seashells.
                                                                         She loved it!!

                                        She was the only one that would jump off the sand hill.

                                     Catelee would jump off if Jeremy or I would do it with her.

One... two... jump

Funny faces!!!!

I saw this on pinterest. I tried to get a family picture done but the girls were not having it.

We took a dolphin cruise. It takes you out around the gulf for about 2 and half hours. You get to see dolphins and a sunset.

There are some pictures of the dolphins. There was a huge pod of them. This wave runner get going by fast and making them go back in the water. The kiddos weren't happy.

We had a wonderful time in Destin making great family memories. Can't wait til our next trip.

April is a month of Celebrations

April is a very busy month for The Boulware house. Evening though Easter was at the end of March, I will still blog about Easter. Jeremy and I also celebrated our 8 year anniversary and Catelee turned 3.

We celebrated Catelee's 3rd birthday the Saturday before Easter. We had it at the house. I woke hurting and took medicine and didn't realize  I took PM. So, needless to say I was not in party mood. I didn't take pictures and set up everything. She did enjoy it and all her friends. My sister did take a few pictures.

 That is Catelee at her Easter party. That is my class with the project we made. It is their hand print, a cross, rock, sun, and grass. It says He Lives!!! I love my job because I can celebrate the real reason of Easter and Christmas.

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Matthew 28:6

For Easter we went to church then his dad's for lunch and had an Easter egg hunt.

For dinner we went to his moms and had an Easter egg hunt also.

I forgot to take pictures while they were egg hunting so, Jeremy and I did our own photo op!!!

Jeremy and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary. He got me a new necklace, a cookie cake from Anderson's, and we went to outback for dinner. Thur out the day I sent Jeremy 8 reasons why I Love him. I sent a bible verse with everyone.We also went to Atlanta for a weekend trip.

Catelee turning 3. We always let the girls decided were they want to eat for dinner and we go. Last year she picked Chick Fil A. This year it was the waffle house. She loves that place. I brought rainbow cookies for her class as a treat. She got a few birthday cards in the mail. I cant believe my LAST baby is 3. Time flies when you are having FUN! Catelee you bring so much joy to our family. You are a light from darkness that shines so BIG! I praise my Lord everyday for you!!!

I can seriously say this bible verse means a lot to me.

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted  me what I asked of him.

1 Samuel 1:27

Finally, the vacations are starting. This past weekend we drove to Atlanta. I know people think we are weird but  we love to go.

While we were there we went to J. Christopher's for brunch, we went shopping all around Atlanta, saw stuff for the final four, and went to a game. It was a great game!!!

Why rush to get home? When there is more shopping to do?!?!? We took are time getting home. We stopped and shopped in Montgomery. We look crazy in the pictures. The girls need a hair cut. Do not judge them. LOL

The past few weeks have been busy. But we have enjoyed it. Now I can not wait to our next vacation in Destin, FL. ONLY 2 weeks to go

Chipper Jones!!!!

This past weekend we went to Atlanta, for our last baseball game to watch the braves. The was Friday night and they had a special pre-game for Chipper Jones. He has been the braves his whole MLB career, which has been 19 years.

Here a few pictures from the game.

                                            They had the # 10 painted into the grass for him!!!

They had all kind of biilboards with his name and number on it!!!

Chipper  before he gives his speech!

                                                                     Just Chipper!

                                                           We will miss you Chipper!

                                                 Jeremy and I! I think this is a great picture!

We also went to the park while we were there, I took some snap shots of the girls. They are nothing fancey just the girls being girls. They were NOT in the mood to take pcitures.

We had a great time in Atlanta. I know we go a few times a year but it is just so nice to get away sometimes. The girls love visting with their aunt and uncle.

                                                                    Aunt Sol

                                      I was so proud of Olivia for holding Mollie, she is terrified of dogs.

                                                           The girls and Mollie.

I hate that the vacation had to end but it did. Can't wait til Baseball season next year. Hoping the braves can make it to the playoffs if they win this week in the wild card game.