My first Mother's Day

Hey friends and family! I know I have been slacking with the blogging. But I have had a terrible cold for about 2 weeks, then Emily got it, now my parents have it... we just keep passing it around. But I wanted to update our blog, so here goes!!! Yesterday I celebrated my first Mother's Day. I have so much to be thankful for, but mainly my little beauty. Nothing makes me feel better than when she looks into my eyes and smiles! We had our families over for lunch after church. We had a tex mex lunch (my favorite)!!! Everyone chipped in - Heidi and my mom made chicken enchiladas, Adrian's mom brought chips, guacamole and salsa, my mom made a tres leches cake, I made a salad and rice... mmmm, it was all so good. We had a wonderful time spending time with our families and Emily got tons of grandparent time in! My wonderful husband got me a brand new robe, it is so soft, it feels like silk! The one I had dated back to my college years! Also he got me the Counting Crows "Best of" CD (they are one of my most favorite bands). And for the tear-jerker gift - my mom gave me one of my Grammie's rings. I used to sit in church and play with her beautiful rings, I was always in awe of her jewelry. And now, I get to wear the very ring that I adored and played with as a child... tears... :)

My Grandma Van Bergen arrives in Houston tomorrow afternoon. Emily and my dad are picking her up from the airport. It will be the first time she gets to meet her first great grandbaby! She is staying for the week - Emily's baby dedication is at our church this coming Sunday. We are so happy that Great Grandma will be here for the special event.

And lastly, I hate to end on a sour note, but I am getting laid off from work on Friday. Today was my first day back after maternity leave and it will be my last week. I have very mixed emotions about it all. I am scared, sad, upset, and worried. But I have prayed a lot about it. And I truly feel that this is an opportunity to move out of the advertising field. I am excited to say I have decided to get my teacher certification and hope to teach high school English and/or Journalism soon. This is all very exciting and makes me nervous at the same time. But it is time for a change, I have a baby and a mortgage, and I need a stable job. This will be the 2nd time in 6 or 7 years that I have been laid off. I am sad to leave the profession, as I enjoyed my work and my clients. But I am also excited about this new chapter I am about to open and a new journey that I am about to embark on. Please keep us in your prayers as our new, uncertain future unfolds!