alice.

Alice finally arrived today! We have been waiting a long time to meet her... 42 weeks to be exact. I visited Melissa & Ben this afternoon, and held the 12hour old Alice. She is awesome!

she didn't look like this...

or this...

or this...

or this... thank goodness!
these were our predictions from melissa's shower...

she looked like this!

so cute and chubby!

holy snow.

G and I got stuck driving home in some crazy snow tonight... it was the worst we have ever driven in, not fun! And... of course we were not driving our made for the snow 4runner, at least we had the Jeep. Geez. March snow is crazy in Colorado!

this kept me from squealing and gasping... which was not helpful to g.

g was a bit stressed.

and it will probably be 70degrees & sunny tomorrow!

girls only.

a super funny show.

broadway.

I love the library... and the movies I find there, especially PBS specials & documentaries. I have spent the last three evenings watching the history of Broadway. I loved it! One of my favorite things to do in New York City is go to shows... I went to a ton when I lived there and always pack a lot into my trips. If you love Broadway... you should check this out! I now have a list of classics that I need to see... hopefully the national tours will come through Denver!

a bit dorky... i know.

a few of the shows that i have seen.

its green beer time.

g is the best.

happy st. patrick's day!

5 fun finds.

green sequins.

a warm sunny day... perfect for a parade.

happy birthday grant!

happy birthday grant!

6 fun finds.

tumbledown.

a surprise package.

g's granny sent me a box of her old evening purses... so sweet and unexpected!
thanks granny!

3 fun finds.

and another.

i have another pregnant friend.... so crazy and super exciting!

goodbye gallbladder.

My gallbladder is gone... woooohoooo! I will not miss you, or all of your stones! Surgery went well yesterday. I was so freaked out at first that my nurse was worried I had a heart issue because my heartrate was way too high when she checked it... a stepbystep explanation of the surgery and a good cry made my heartrate decrease. Thank goodness. The staff (especially my nurse) was amazing... they made me feel comfortable and cared for during the whole process. Many of my worries and anxiety about the the unknowns of surgery did not exist once they explained everything to me... I am thankful for them!

what a look. yikes.

Friends and family have been fantastic during the whole process... thanks a ton! I have felt so loved- get well goodies, flowers, phone calls, texts, emails, facebook messages, a jamba juice delivery, and an afternoon given up to hang out with me. You guys are fantastic! Thanks again!

flowers from my parents, g's parents, grant, and my compassion family.
so awesome.

baby byrd.

Tina and I went to the hospital this morning to meet baby Byrd... she came a bit earlier than we were expecting, but she is a healthy little girl. Kiersten Ella was born Tuesday, March 2 around 2:30pm... 5.5 pounds, so tiny! It was a nice way to spend the morning of my surgery; it helped keep my mind from getting too nervous and anxious. She is a cutie!

baby byrd in february...

baby byrd in march!

potluck and prayer.

I have wonderful friends in my life! I was blessed tonight with a potluck dinner and a covering of prayer for my surgery tomorrow. Everything about the night was awesome... I needed all the laughs and prayers to make me less nervous and anxious. They are truly a fantastic community!

last meal with my gallbladder.

they also filled a box with some of my favorite things... my get well goodies.
thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

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this little blog has existed for 1 year!
hot dog!

super excited.

i cant wait to make spring creations!