I could not be more proud and happy at this very moment. Sitting in the Dr’s room waiting for her to come in and measure my belly, I could feel little butterflies in my stomach. Then I thought, No, not butterflies, massive ninja / matrix moves by my SUPER active son. With him being 30 weeks along…he is already surprising me and letting me know that he’s gonna be a strong, handsome, and active child…Just like his father! This is his 30 week update & photo shoot ! Baby Boy Perman is weighing in at 3.2 lbs at 30 weeks along. His eyes and mouth were opening and closing during the ultra sound. He kept covering his face with his hands and feet. I think he will have my lips. He is in the 56 percentile with growth! Still, so super active all the time. Which is a blessing. Because he has a 2 vessel umbilical cord…instead of a 3 vessel. Which means one blood in, one blood out vs two blood in, one out. This happens only in 5% of the population. At any rate, our son is doing GREAT! He had a “beautiful ultra sound”, strong heart beat and is growing like normal. I cried a little when I got to work. I was looking at his ultra sound, feeling him kick, and remembering the words from the Dr. “He’s doing great” Thank you GOD! All in all, I am VERY happy and blessed to have such a beautiful pregnancy!

Quite possibly the CUTEST I’ve ever seen!

(via jean9ne)

On August 3rd, I sat in the back seat of a car with a slight breeze and the sun shining through the trees. I waited my cue to begin. I stepped out of the car, my heart started fluttering and then pounding in my chest. I had been so calm and clear this whole time. Now that I could see the entrance way, I could see people shuffling, and could hear the music, it was all coming together. In that moment I thought I would lose my footing. 

Walking into the opening to the garden alone, and seeing Fredrik standing half way to greet me was a moment in itself. I wonder if he could feel my arms shaking or how I didn’t notice anything around me for keeping track of my feet. 

The setting was beautiful; straight out of a fairytale. Bees buzzing about, flowers dancing in the breeze, and the sun shining down. Fredrik’s vows were sweet, funny, and unexpecting. Thank goodness for the break in between for the Swedish translation for me to gather my thoughts and attempt to steady my hands. We both decided to have our vows written. Thank goodness for that. I began to read my vows, 1st line, then 2nd line, when I looked up into his eyes, I lost all ability to hold “it” together. I started to lose my voice and tears swelled in my eyes. I took a breath…then hearing Mathias translate my 2 lines, remembered that I would need to pause. I was able to regroup … just a little. 

My vows came from my heart and soul. Fredrik looked me in the eyes and into my heart. I could hear my sister behind me sniffle…and in suit my mother. We made it through our vows which seemed to be an eternity. Exchanged our rings and kissed. It was amazing. 

We walked away to the theme song from Top Gun. Erin suggested it. Had no real meaning to us, just to be funny and silly. We walked around the garden talking and holding hands. Then realized we might want to go back to our guests who were waiting with a toast. 

All in all, our wedding was a whirlwind planned, a last minute prep, and a night before rehearsal. But in actuality…was the most magical and wonderful day I will never forget! 

Marriage is a door which looks out upon a beautiful view. As that door is opened and the horizon unfolds before you, know that nothing is sweeter than the warmth of one hand within another.— Collin McCarty

Next Thursday, we board a plane and will fly over 4,000 miles around the world to Sweden. On August 3rd, we will stand here, at this colony house, built by Fredrik, Brother, and Father, and say our vows and become husband and wife! 

Beside me, will be my 2 best friends, my Mother and Sister. Fredrik will have his Father and Brother. Gathered around with love and support will be family and friends. Two hearts and families brought together under a Swedish Sky and surrounded by God’s beautiful flowers. 

I couldn’t imagine a better setting, place, and company. I’m blessed beyond belief and the luckiest girl! 

J

I had no idea, what are the odds that TODAY I had mac n cheese….? Odds were GREAT! I enjoyed a nice big bowl of yummy Mac n Cheese! Thank you subconscious 

vneckandacardigan:

Urgent and extremely important announcement:

Today is National Macaroni and Cheese Day

I think humans are terrible sometimes :(

thedailywhat:

Bad Bear News of the Day: Terra Nova National Park officials recently had to put down an adorable black bear cub because it was deemed “too friendly.”

The bear had developed a habit of approaching park visitors to beg for food. It gained Internet fame a few weeks back after it was photographed greeting Constable Suzanne Bourque who was investigating bear sighting reports. Authorities tried moving the bear to “a more isolated area,” but it came back.

According to Terra Nova’s acting director of conservation Kirby Tulk, “[t]he bears, instead of coming to the roadside to feed off their natural vegetation, become attracted to cars and humans because they learn to associate vehicles and humans with food.” Tulk said he was forced to euthanize the cub as visitors refused to heed warnings about feeding it.

[telegraph / arboath.]