My life in 8 minutes, LOST style, an anniversary, a baby that sleeps through the night, and a happy Mommy!

Tomorrow Wes and I will be married for 4 years! I think I grow to love him more each year. Although we've only been married for 4 years we have been together for a little over 7. My, how things change in 7 years. I feel like meeting Wes was such a lifetime ago. We have grown so much both individually and together as a couple during these last 7 years. We have accomplished a lot in 7 years. A rundown of those last seven years in 8 minutes, you know like that Lost trailer or like the spoof of it that PC 3 did. Here goes: Kristen lives with Karen, Karen is dating Derek, Derek is Wes's roomate from college. Wes comes to visit Derek, Derek and Karen introduce Wes to Kristen. Wes likes Kristen, Kristen likes Wes. Wes and Kristen start dating. Kristen talks Wes into moving to Erie, PA. Kristen tells Wes she wants to move from Erie, PA to the beach. Wes finds them an apartment in Wilmington, North Carolina. The couple has never been to Wilmington, North Carolina. They move anyway. They love Wilmington, North Carolina. They decide to stay. They get jobs. Kristen takes Wes to look at a puppy. They get a puppy. They name the puppy Eva. Wes asks Kristen to marry him. Kristen says yes. Wes says they should buy a house. They look for a house. They can't find a house they like. They decide to build a house. They get another puppy. The puppy's name is Brollie. Brolile is a crazy dog, but they love him anyway. They move into the new house. They get married. Kristen finds a church she likes. Wes is reluctant. Kristen talks Wes into going to church. Wes goes to church. Wes actually likes this church. Kristen is excited. They decide to try to have a baby. They try, one time, Kristen gets pregnant. They have a baby, Airlie Mae on May 12, 2009, life will never be the same. haha! Life is so amazing.

Things around us are definitely getting interesting lately! Airlie Mae is eating cereal, which is really fun. The pediatrician told me she was definitely ready at her 4 month check up so I went ahead and bought some boring rice cereal. She seems to like it and does really well with the spoon, most of the food actually makes it into her mouth. Impressive. She also slept through the night last night! Yay! Thank you Dr. Ferber! I remember when I started breastfeeding Airlie people telilng me that some day I would actually be thinking that I might miss feeding the babe and me thinking they were nuts because at first breastfeeding is very intimidating and overwhelming, or at least it was for me. Now that Airlie is getting older and I am not feeding her in the middle of the night I really look forward to feeding her in the early morning and in the evening at bed time. At those times it's just her and I in her cozy room cuddled up the rocker close to one another. It's an amazing feeling to have her so close to me and a great way to start and end my day. She is changing everyday and I miss her so much while I'm at work. This weekend Wes's parents are coming to visit and I am excited for them to see Airlie and her progress. They have not seen her since she was about 2 months old and a lot has changed since then. She is beginning to make more noises and recognizes her name. She also notices when you come in and out of the room and sure likes it more when you're in the room. She is now noticing the dogs much more and recently reached out to pet Eva. So sweet! She is all smiles! She is able to hold her head up well and if you prop her up she sits up very nicely. My baby girl is a happy girl, laughing and talking a lot! Fun times are definitely ahead!

In other news Wes finally got a long awaited position change and promotion at work! This is awesome. I am so proud of him for working hard and patiently waiting for this opportunity. It has been a long time in the making. His new schedule is less than preferable, but we will make it work. I believe God has a plan for us and I am just a part of that plan, so therefore I will not be upset with the schedule, but instead grateful for this new position for Wes.

Here are some pictures of the recent cereal adventure, my sleepy babe and Wes and Airlie together while Wes is decked out in his work attire.