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Jackson, WY \\ Day 4

2013-05-24T15:30:00-05:00

We were determined to see more animals on our last day, haha. We joked that we spent most of the time in the car looking out the windows for animals (even once we got back to Memphis it seemed like we should still be looking, hah!). We saw moose from really far away, antelope, bison, elk and a black bear!!! We REALLY wanted to cross moose and black bear off the list so we were super excited. We decided to head back downtown, shop a little more and have lunch at the Silver Dollar bar. We found baby button the cutest moccasins. Then it was time to head to the airport and say goodbye :( It was the perfect babymoon for us.

Jackson, WY // Day 3

2013-05-24T12:45:00-05:00

We decided to go to the other side of Yellowstone that we missed the day before. We saw yellowstone lake, lake village, mud volcano, sulphur caldron, hayden valley, artist point, lower and upper falls. There was a buffalo right outside our car window and we saw another grizzly bear :) Before dinner we walked around downtown and got our picture taken under the elk antler arch. We had dinner at Snake River Grill in a romantic corner booth. They had the best (and HUGE) onion rings and of course we had to get the eskimo bars that were on the show best thing I ever ate. I wish we could bring back the restaurants in Jackson to Memphis because they were THAT good. That night we saw that the fire pit was lit in one of the tee pees and had to go check it out. It was so peaceful and relaxing; I knit some of the baby blanket too. It was a perfect ending to a perfect trip!

Jackson, WY \\ Day 2

2013-05-23T15:45:00-05:00

We went to Yellowstone National Park and on the way saw an elk and a grizzly bear. We headed to Old Faithful Geyser first and then ate lunch at the Inn. We bought baby button an arrow and a map to put on his wall. We also saw biscuit basin, midway basin geyser, grand prismatic spring, fountain paint pots, and artist paint pots. We spotted a coyote (really wished it was a wolf, but I don't think it was) and lots of elk. We had dinner at Trio and it was AMAZING!!! I had the best lemonade, fish and hazelnut cake ever. After dinner we took some pictures of the elk antler arch by our hotel.

Jackson, WY // Day 1

2013-05-22T16:30:00-05:00

We took SO many pictures it's hard to narrow them down :)

I was so excited I woke up really early (plus the geese were going crazy outside our cabin). We decided to go to Grand Teton first since it was going to be the warmest and driest day. We took the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake and hiked hidden falls, cascade canyon to inspiration point. It was crazy to be hiking in snow one minute and then pulling jackets off because you're hot the next. We saw lots of marmots. They are so cute! One stopped and looked right at me. It was so beautiful and worth the tiring hike. We ate lunch at Signal Mountain Lodge at the Trapper Grill and had the most massive mountain of nachos ever. Then we drove to the top of signal mountain and the views were gorgeous. We also saw the Chapel of the Sacred Heart and Jackson State Dam. That night we ate at Rendezvous Bistro, doodled baby names and drew each other with crayons on the paper table cloth. We were so tired and passed out once we got back to the room.

Celebrating two years of pure happiness

2013-05-21T14:19:57-05:00

Two years ago today I married my soul mate. These past few years have been the happiest of my life and most of it has to do with one special man. I can't imagine having anyone else by my side and look forward to the next two (and many more!!!) I love you- SO MUCH ♥

21 Weeks

2013-05-18T15:30:00-05:00

We took these pictures on Mother's Day :) We went to Shelby Farms to see the baby bison and go for a little walk. It was really special celebrating my first Mother's Day, but I can't wait until next year when I get to actually celebrate with my baby boy in my arms. Zac got me the sweetest card and necklace. Baby button gave me the best gift which was some movement that I could actually feel and knew it was him.

This week I've been able to feel baby moving around more. He is more active at night. Zac felt the baby move (5/14/13). So exciting!!! :) We are going on our babymoon to Jackson Hole, WY. We can't wait to relax and explore. We love traveling together. It will be our first trip with the three of us or our last trip just the two of us depending on how you look at it. Yay ♥

Painting the nursery

2013-05-14T12:13:22-05:00

We painted the nursery this past week :) We decided to only paint the crib wall this dark blue/green color to match the rug we picked out. The rest of the walls will stay the cream color that they are. We tried to touch those up too, but the paint was old and doesn't match. Haha. So we will have to redo two walls. I'm excited to start hanging prints on the walls and get everything set up.

20 Weeks

2013-05-12T15:30:00-05:00

Halfway there! This week was a rough week. I had to keep reminding myself next week is the babymoon...you can do this :) My mom had surgery and it was worse than we had expected. Then I had to go to Nashville by myself and spend one night for work (never fun for me). I feel like I barely had any time with Zac this week or any down time. I am looking forward to relaxing this weekend. I've been feeling more movement this week but no real "kicks" yet. We've been calling baby button a name, but I'm not sure if it's going to be the "one" or not. Most likely it will stay unless we find another name we like better in the next week or so :)

Nashville :: The Black Keys

2013-05-10T16:36:53-05:00

Friday night Zac + I had a date night in Nashville :) We ate dinner at Merchants, walked around Riverfront Park and then headed to the Bridgestone Arena to see THE BLACK KEYS!!! (and The Flaming Lips). It was one of the best concerts we've been to in a while. We've never seen them play before either. So awesome!!! The next morning we ate at The Pancake Pantry (makes my mouth water thinking about it) before going home.

19 Weeks

2013-05-05T20:00:14-05:00

I can't believe I'm almost halfway through. I am LOVING being pregnant except for a few aches and pains, but they are totally worth it. I am so excited to feel the baby kick and know it's him. I also can't wait for Zac to be able to feel him too :) So far I've just had a few flutters every now and then.

We went to Nashville on Friday and it was baby button's first road trip :) We saw The Flaming Lips and The Black Keys. I'm pretty sure he was wondering what in the world was going on and I could feel him moving around, haha. Today I started making a quilt and Zac painted the nursery.