We have had a very busy summer, with many huge blessings and mile stones concurred (goodbye Step 1), and we wanted to take just a few moments to reflect on those past 6 years; they haven't always been easy, and we have certainly grown along the way, but these past 6 years have been our journey, our story, and we are so thankful for all that we have been able to do and for what is yet to come!
Dave's Mom (Nanna Ilceski) took some amazing photos for us and we couldn't be more happy with them! It was a gorgeous day to celebrate 6 years, and of course our little Cocoa Bean who will be welcomed into our lives during our 6th year of marriage!!
We have had a ton of things going on in the last few weeks and Dave and I simply wanted to spend some time together with family and friends for our anniversary; we knew in only a few short days, our schedules, and availability would drastically be changing!
We had friends join us a few nights before our anniversary for games, and then went out to dinner and ice cream with family...honestly, we needed it!
But what I was blown away by was my husbands thoughtful anniversary gift!
As many people know part of our journey took us to England for a year, and we loved every moment there. What many people don't know is that it was also the beginning of our journey to becoming parents...it's taken a bit of time, and struggles, but we are amazed at how God works!
Without going into a huge story I will say this: While touring the Tower of London we came across this little wooden double decker bus...it was perfect for a nursery!! Dave and I talked about buying that bus that day (hahah me listing the reasons why we NEEDED to have it lol) and decided that because we weren't actually pregnant, it could end up being a sad memory, instead of a good one. Needless to say, that little bus remained on the shelf.
Well, bring us to our 6th anniversary (almost 2 years later) and a package arrives for me!!!
As I begin to open the package (which I had to wait hours until Dave arrived home to open, lol) I see this little sticker on the side of the box...
At this point I realize that it is definitely something from England...my heart is jumping as I start to think of that little bus. Dave sees my face and says "what do you think it is?". I tell him my thought and the saddest look comes over his face. " Oh Nic, I don't think we would be able to order that". I feel horrible because: 1. I have just ruined the gift that he did get and 2. He sees that my hopes are dashed lol.
As I open the package and remove the contents I see this:
In the last few weeks my husband has been so stressed with starting clinicals, with us moving and just figuring out how our daily schedules will work...but I realized through all this, he is one excited Daddy and has a heart of gold! I don't think my heart has ever been this full....hahah not because of the bus, but because of the thought, love and memories behind this bus!
Mommy and Cocoa Bean are two lucky people: We have the best husband and Daddy in the world!
And finally...week 19 has come and Daddy has not only felt, but seen Cocoa Bean dancing in Mommy's tummy! We've learned that if you want Cocoa Bean to dance, just have Daddy either sing or read right at my belly. Cocoa Bean sure loves his/her Daddy!!! (And no, we don't know the gender of Cocoa Bean, and we aren't going to find out lol...sorry friends hahaha).
