The Newest Member of our little Family...

So, ironically as I typed the title for this post I realized in my heart I wished I was announcing something other than the fact that BOB (the amazing "Revolutionary" jogging stroller I have been longing for ever sense I first set eyes on it) is finally a member of our family! In my heart I wish I was saying something more along the lines of...we're having a baby! I've still got that on the brain because (woman stuff alert for any guy's out there!!) as of Monday my "monthly visitor" was 9 days late. Being that I cannot remember the last time that was the case coupled with the fact that Nate and I have been hoping and praying for this for more than a year now had me optimistically hopeful. Unfortunately...my optimism is now gone. I'm not sure exactly what happened, I just know I am not pregnant. And I'm not even sure why I just shared that...it's just me right now, this morning. I know the truth in my head...that God is in control and his timing is perfect, I am still disappointed. This is the closest I have felt to being pregnant in a long time. I'm sure at some point looking back this will just be a little marker in the road and as I look back even further it serves to remind me of what a little miracle our sweet Carter is. Healthy, happy and as close to perfect (at least in her mom and dads eyes) as a little person can be. She is more of a miracle now to me than ever and I thank God for her.

So, back to the original reason for this post. What about BOB!? BOB was a birthday surprise from my brother (who it turns out is amazingly thoughtful) and his girlfriend Jenny while we were in DC! They arranged the whole thing and I was shocked (THANK YOU THANK YOU)! As a complete side note I have to share that during the "surprise" we were standing in a parking lot in DC and also got to witness the "take down" of a shoplifter by some bicycle cops, they took him down on the hood of our car to be exact. A dog pile and lots of flying obscenities made the whole thing pretty darn exciting! Never a dull moment!

So, we took BOB out for a spin around the park the other day, fed the seagulls, went for a walk, played at the playground...you know the good stuff. So let me make the introductions...everyone this is BOB, BOB everyone...

Carter and BOB are becoming fast friends, I think she likes the fact that he takes her to the places she loves going (don't mind her outfit, it's what all the cool kids in Oak Harbor are wearing these days)...

Welcome to the family BOB...we're so glad you're here!!!