DRESS

Filed under: friends,marry me,wedding — admin at 8:49 pm on Monday, February 16, 2009

Layne’s dress – the night before the wedding …

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A beautiful dress for a beautiful bride!

SUNRISE

Filed under: scenery — admin at 8:33 pm on Monday, February 16, 2009

Again – how I love the beach …

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*SIGH*

FLORIDA

Filed under: family,friends,marry me,wedding — admin at 8:17 pm on Monday, February 16, 2009

Thursday afternoon, after getting the rental car and getting all the packing ready – we headed out to Zach and Layne’s – we chilled out a bit and went over to the hotel where Zach’s sister and her family was staying. Zach and Layne were trying to get some last minute details in order – so we got pizza and wings to enjoy once everyone returned!

We crashed Thursday night and got up early Friday morning to get some other tasks done and out of the way – Jared and I took a walk on the beach – more pictures to come later – and talked about the shock of being pregnant and how excited we both were. God has such perfect timing!

We went to lunch at a BBQ joint – mmmmmmm ribs – and then I went shopping with Layne and Tiffany to get some other last minute things – final ring fitting – earrings – flowers. I made the boutonnieres while Layne and Tiffany made the bouquets for the girls. 

We made it back in time to change and head to the rehearsal and dinner! The girls went out – asking me to go – but I don’t really go out anymore – if I ever really did – and I am so tired lately and can barely make it past 9 PM let alone getting ready to go out at 12. Christy and I got a hotel room for the night – right on the beach! 

Layne brought her wedding dress to hang out in our room for the night – pictures to come later – and I just had to take some shots while the sun rose over the beach the next morning!

In the morning we got around and went to the nail salon – meeting Indica – the photographer for the wedding. I got short tips on my nails – even though they cut the heck out of my fingers. I haven’t had my nails done since my own wedding – so it was nice! They are still on too!

I went back to the hotel with Indica and Christy – getting another hotel room for the night – switching Layne’s dress to the reception site and grabbing some lunch. 

Jared grew up with Dave, Dan, and Zach – being a really close group of friends. Christy is married to Dave – and is such a sweetheart! We had a great lunch and Indica joined us – it was so nice to sit outside and have lunch in FEBRUARY! I rode back to the reception site with Indica to grab some shots of the girls getting ready – the guys before the ceremony – then before you know it – the wedding was set to begin!

Jared took these shots with my camera while I was trying to set up the video …

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Mindy is the mother-of-the-groom and a kindred spirit! I noticed that her necklace was on backwards so I was fixing it for her!

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Christy and Dave …

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Zach – the groom himself …

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Dan and Dave …

I’ll post more about the wedding and reception once I get those pictures up!

BEACH

Filed under: scenery — admin at 9:07 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2009

How I love the beach …

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FLORIDA

Filed under: family,friends — admin at 8:45 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2009

After we took the 3rd pregnancy test on Thursday morning – we left for the airport.

On the way we noticed a crack in the windshield of the Jeep – we called the insurance company and they set up an appointment for Monday morning. We are pretty sure it started when we went to get Schrute – the weather was horrible that day and we got stuck behind so many trucks!

We got to Elmira pretty early – just to be sure – and made some more phone calls to let people know about the pregnancy tests. The flight seemed to be pretty packed with not many seats in the airport lobby. We met out traveling buddies – Zach’s parents and sister and her family – and waited in line. 

I HATE FLYING – but I knew that I had to keep it together and not freak out!

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Waiting to take off in Elmira …

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Again – waiting for take off – I got so sick on the flight down – I didn’t eat any breakfast knowing that I would probably get sick. When we flew to Wyoming three years ago – I took Dramamine but knew that I couldn’t take it this time. I felt horrible – but usually getting it out of my system makes me feel better. We had a seat right on the wing with the emergency exits – more leg room!

It only took about 2 hours to get to Orlando-Sanford – AMAZING!

Zach’s parents got a rental car along with his sister and her family – we returned the car to the airport Sunday morning while the rest of our travel buddies went on to Disney for a few days!

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Jared fell in love with this little car – a Nissan Versa!

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Mindy is so excited about seeing Zach!

EXCITEMENT!

Filed under: baby barden — admin at 8:23 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2009

I posted a really quick picture of Jared with our announcement – here are a few more –

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We are so excited!

YODER WEDDING

Filed under: family,friends,marry me,wedding — admin at 5:52 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2009

I also have TONS of pictures to blog about from the wedding – but I am waiting to get my NEW COMPUTER and photoshop installed to showcase them!

I think I might get some AWESOME actions that go along with PHOTOSHOP too!

DETAILS

Filed under: baby barden — admin at 12:59 pm on Friday, February 13, 2009

I know that some of you are asking for DETAILS – DETAILS!

Wednesday night after dinner I figured I would take a test – I was late since Sunday morning and I am never late! I figured it would be negative and that I would just have to deal with it in Florida!

We went off the pill December 4th – thinking that it would take MUCH longer to get pregnant than this – according to everyone!

Much to our surprise it was a positive test within 20 seconds.

Test 2 – same thing.

Test 3 in the morning before the flight – same thing!

We went over and told Jared’s parents – who were shocked!

Then I started texting close friends and family – we were so excited!

According to the due date calendar – which doesn’t make ANY sense to me – we are due October 11th!

I am only 5 weeks right now – again – don’t understand the due date calendar and the reasoning behind it!

We are very excited and can’t wait. I made an appt. for March 9th in Sayre – so I will know for sure. I called Wellsboro and the secretary pretty much told me that she didn’t think I would get on the list since the doctor only selects an “elite” few – she told me I should probably call somewhere else! I called Arnot – they don’t take our insurance – so my options were Williamsport and Sayre – equal distances from Mansfield and since my parents are in Sayre and I can coincide my Chiropractor appointments – hopefully – we went with Sayre!

My only concern is with my jaw – I am much better – and want to stay that way – I am so terrified about what labor will do to the stress on that joint!

I appreciate the congrats and prayers from everyone! We are so blessed to have our parents nearby and a great church family and great friends!

We have names already – but are having a hard time with the boy’s middle name!

Isa Samantha for a girl – Isa was Jared’s exchange student when he was in middle school – and since he is an only child – it is the closest to a sister he had – and my sister is Samantha.

Clark for a boy – after Jared’s grandparents – his mom’s maiden name!

YES WE WILL FIND OUT WHAT WE ARE HAVING – if you know me – you know that I do not like surprises and have to be organized – not knowing would be insane for us!

I am so excited for baby showers – belly pictures – shopping for maternity clothes – seeing our sweet baby for the first time!

I am NOT excited about strangers thinking they can touch my belly – stupid questions – statements beginning with … the right way to do it!

SURPRISE!

Filed under: baby barden,family — admin at 6:33 pm on Monday, February 9, 2009

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It’s positive!

FLORIDA

Filed under: holiday,wedding — admin at 6:10 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2009

We are leaving on a jet plane in the morning – FLORIDA here we come!

Jared’s friend Zach is marrying Layne and Jared is one of the best men!

I am not the photographer at the wedding but I will be photographing for sure!

STAY TUNED FOR FLORIDA WEDDING PICTURES – who knows when I will get that chance again!

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