3 Exciting Milestones!!!

So… three majorly exciting things happened that I wanted to devote a post too, especially since the last few weeks were all about car drama and recipes. Hehe

First things first, blog world, I'm about to be an aunt! My sister, Devon, and her husband, Zach, are expecting their first little baby in March. Here's a photo of the proud parents-to-be taken by yours truly this past weekend!

I am beyond excited for them and happy for them. It has not been an easy journey for them to get here, but they have stayed strong and focused and are now beaming with pride!! And I can totally tell what their baybay will look like - how freaking cute are they?! She officially announced on Facebook this month, so now it’s official here on my bloggy. I will be an aunt – YAY!! She is due in March and we find out the sex in early November. Fingers crossed for a healthy baby girl or boy!

Secondly, September 1, 2010, was my Second Blogiversary! Here's me and Austin in February 2008....

Here is us in two years later, in February 2010, maintaining a combined loss of (18 for me; 35 for Austin).

Here is us last weekend!

Some days I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for two years, other days I’m like duh, what was I doing before I started blogging? SO many things have happened since I started my blog, most included here in My Story. For instance:

• I bought, decorated and renovated a house.
• My husband turned 30 – threw him a party!
• I traveled to Vegas, Chicago, Punta Cana, New York City, Charleston, Charlottesville, Destin [and the obvious frequently visited places like Enterprise (my hometown), Birmingham (where Austin's family lives), Auburn (our alma mater) and ‘the lake’ haha].
• I lost 20+ pounds, and kept off most of it!
• Celebrated one year of blogging.
• I celebrated my family and friends at weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties and more! I really enjoyed being a part of Megan, Monica and Stacy's wedding parties - such a blast!
• I went to fun concerts like Dooby Brothers, Bad Company, Green Day, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews and Collective Soul.
• I read 60 books and even joined a book club thanks to Shana. Reading is back in my life!
• I walked 1,000 miles in a year, and started running. Couldn’t run 3 minutes straight, can now run 35 minutes straight.
• I became a pre-cooker. I also cooked almost 200 recipes – LOVE IT. It’s a new addiction and just so exciting and enjoyable for me!
• Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, I met you all. I love the blogging community, I love exchanging recipes with you, sharing workout tips, gaining your advice and sharing advice if I can. I’ve even gotten to meet a couple of you in person which is so crazy cool! Blogger meet ups rock! Thank you all for your support over the last two years. You’re awesome, and I really appreciate you.

And for the third exciting milestone, on September 7, 2001, I met Austin.

Pic from early on in dating at a Pike formal

I can’t believe it’s been 9 years since then when, at 19 years old, I met the guy who would become my husband, best friend, partner in crime, etc. Not to be a big sappy chica, but I LOVE fall and it will forever and always remind me of Austin, Auburn, college, good times, best friends and it just makes me swell with happiness! I know, I said I wouldn’t be sappy but I’m so happy!

Anywho – lots of excitement going on. I just know this is going to be an awesome fall with so many fun trips planned, great concerts, family time and more!!!

Q: Are you an aunt or uncle? If so, when did you become one and what do you like most about it?

Q: Do you celebrate anniversaries with your significant other? If so, is it the day you met, started dating or what?

Tomorrow i'll cap yesterday and post that quiche recipe - have a fabulous Wednesday, bloggies!