I definitely found myself in New York, I traveled, had to rely on myself and built a strong relationship with who I am. I developed many beneficial relationships in New York and rekindled ones that needed rekindling. I had an amazing time in New York...I met Tyler Florence from Food Network, Sandra Lee from Food Network, Donald Trump, LeBron James. I was part of the team that executed some fantastic events in New York City. I had a fabulous time tromping around the city, eating fondue, drinking fancy cactus margaritas, lobster rolls, the best sushi in the country at Morimoto's, drinking lychee martinis, interior Mexican food, eating Ethiopian food (with your Uncle Chase) with my bare hands! I felt like the world was my oyster and I experienced everything. I interned at Taylor PR for the summer, lived in Chelsea...Murray's Bagels was the best!!! Then in August my internship ended, I knew I wanted a job in NYC so I interviewed everywhere. I ended up getting a job in Armonk, NY which is outside of NYC. I moved with Marlee (your big fur-sister) and bought a blue jeep. I lived in an old apartment hidden in the trees. I worked for Gold n Fish Marketing and it was an awesome job. I worked amazing events and spent amazing weekends in the Big Apple.
But after a year I started to miss family and didn't find anyone to spend my life with. I had some amazing people come and visit me including, your Aunt Dana, PaPa, Uncle Chase, YaYa, Rachel but in May I was ready to come home. I moved back to Austin and lived the life of a girl in her young 20s. Then in August I met your daddy. I think God placed him in my life on purpose, he was a solid, handsome, tall, athletic man with a heart-melting smile. He was such a gentleman and so smart! He swept me off my feet pretty quickly. We dated for seven months before he was transferred to Dallas for his football coaching position. I decided to move with him because I knew he was the love of my life and I didn't want to lose him.
We lived in downtown Dallas for one year, I worked as a nanny and at a catering company. I met Mandalee there! That is when I decided to become an English teacher. Then your dad was transferred to Frisco, farther north in Texas for coaching. We moved together and I started teaching. That was one of the craziest years of my life and became even crazier when your daddy proposed. We stayed in Frisco for two years and decided it was not the place for us. 
Your dad got a job in Denver, Colorado...we were so excited! We moved to Colorado in June and immediately reunited with your Uncle Kurt, Aunt Kari, Aunt Sharon and all your cousins (Jeremy, Cali, Loren, Lariel, Kenzie & Jack). We had an incredible year full of adventure and travel. We skiied 13 times! We went snowmobiling, hiking, I ran a half marathon in Boulder, we went all over the state. Then your cousin Crash was born in September and as soon as he was born an ache started in my heart that wouldn't go away. After Christmas I decided I'd rather raise our family near our immediate family in Austin. In June of 2013 we moved back to Austin. After living with YaYa for the summer your daddy and I bought our first house. And barely a few weeks into living at our new house we found out about you! Now our lives seem to be on their way to being complete.
Things to know about your mama:
- I love food! I think I may be a foodie...my favorites are lox n bagels, eggs benedict, migas, your YaYa's chicken dumpling soup, your YaYa's lasagna and I LOVE cheese!
- I am an athlete, I love competition and hope after you're born I can get back into running, racing in triathlons and becoming part of a volleyball and softball team
- I love to travel. Your daddy and I hope to do a lot of traveling when you come into the world. We have SO much to show you! The sand dunes in Michigan, the ocean, Disney World, Hawaii, Europe and SO much more.
- I am very passionate about life. I love to celebrate the little things. Birthdays are ALWAYS a big deal. I love holidays, I love decorating. I love making big family meals.
- I have been praying about you all my life. I have always felt that I was meant to be a mama and now God has answered my prayers. I can't wait to feel you kick. I can't wait to find out your gender. I can't wait to hold you and welcome you to this world. I can't wait to teach you all the wonderful things God made for us on this planet. I can't wait to watch you grow and to develop a wonderful relationship.
My goals with you:
- To teach you about Jesus and how important your walk with him is
- For you to develop amazing, unique relationships with your YaYa, PaPa, Uncle Chase, Uncle Matt, Aunt DeDe, Aunt Dana, JuJu, Nicey, Aunt Jen Romberger and so many more
- To show you the world: I want you to touch, taste, feel, experience, smell and hear all the wonders of the world.
- I want to teach you how important our family unit is. And no matter what your daddy and I love you unconditionally and will ALWAYS be there for you. How important honesty, integrity and humility are. How to always cherish your relationship with your parents and siblings.
- I want to teach you about sports and your daddy and I think you'll be a fantastic volleyball player or football player!
- To teach you about believing in yourself and there's nothing you can't do...as long as you believe in yourself.
Your mama is outspoken, friendly, exciting, loving, extremely giving, sensitive, athletic, strong, supportive and most of all...ready to be your mom.
Keep growing little one! Love you to the moon and back.
~Your mama
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