Monday, April 07, 2008

Blessed is this life

As mentioned, tomorrow marks two years since Brent and I said, "I do." Hard to believe that it's been nearly 10 years (9 years next month) since our first date when we started this magnificent journey.

When Brent presented me with this ring on Jan. 15, 2005, I knew that the next stage of our life would be filled with so much warmth and happiness.
The Ring

We celebrated our big day surrounded by our dearest friends and family.
Group shot!

fountain

And we love the little home we've created by the beach.
Kissy, kissy

We've enjoyed our travels...
Brent and I

I love his nuzzle

Where ever we go and whatever we do, we're happy to be in it together.

It seems like forever it's been just the two of us...
Awww

But now we have a little one to add to the mix. It's time to reveal one of the hardest secrets I've ever had to keep.

Here's the first pic of our baby, who will make his or her debut this October.
A little closer up

I have soooo much to catch all of you up on. It's been a wildly fantastic and surreal 13 weeks thus far. And I know it's just the beginning.

"You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed there has never been another child like you. Your legs, your arms, your clever fingers, the way you move. You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel." - Pablo Casals

90 comments:

  1. omg, congratulations!!! :) october, huh?!? possible libra, yayyyy.
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  2. Congratulations!

    You are going to think I am nuts but I had a feeling you were pregnant! It was the picture from your weekend, you are at an odd angle with the jacket hiding you and it made me wonder if you were pregnant!

    How wonderful for both of you!!!!
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  3. congratulations!!!

    I can't wait to read more. :)
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  4. Congrats!!! Looking forward to all the baby stories.
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  5. Congratulations!!! I hope you're eating doubly well (to compensate for no drinkies & 'cause you're eating for two!).
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  6. CONGRATULATIONS!!! and ditto to everything Lisa said. I thought the same thing this morning when I looked at your pictures.

    I can't wait to read about your new journey!
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  7. OMG! OMG! OMG! Congratulations! That is awesome!!!

    I can't wait to read about your journey as well. :-)
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  8. Congratulations! I am so happy for you. :)
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  9. Congratulations!!! I got the chills reading this post, this is amazing news! Lots of love!
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  10. congratulations! as i was reading this post, scrolling down, i thought to myself, "i wonder if she is pregnant?" ... and then this amazing news!! yay! :)
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  11. Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Congratulations! I was scrolling to the bottom of the post to tell you that I love you in your wedding dress because you look so beautiful and happy and there he is! YAY! October is a lovely time for a baby.
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  12. Congratulations! (I almost wrote mazel tov, oops.)

    Soooo excited for you guys!
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  13. congrats to you both. You guys will be such great parents.
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  14. congrats again! yay for being out in the open. :)
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  15. Yay!! Congrats!! I am totally with the other two commenters - I totally thought I saw the baby bump but then thought that maybe it was the breeze blowing your jacket. But there was another pic from someone else's blog & I thought you were wearing a maternity-ish shirt but couldn't really tell...(I used to work for Motherhood so I've seen my fair share of maternity shirts).

    I wish you & your hub all the best! You know your kid is going to be a music lover with all the concerts she's/he's been going to with you! Hooray!!
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  16. Loved the post and... Congratulations!
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  17. Aw Nanette congratulations!!!! That is so exciting. And so cute that you and Kay are pregnant together, haha.

    Congrats again!
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  18. oh my gosh, congratulations Nanette! What a great way to reveal the news to us. I'm so happy for you both! How incredibly exciting! We *must* go out to celebrate...I have been craving bread pudding a lot lately. hint, hint. :) I wish you a wonderful, happy and healthy 9 months.
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  19. What a great post! As a newly engaged person, looking forward to the time of her life with her new husband and all the adventures that will follow, I must admit this post brought a tear to my eye. And that's coming from a de-lurker who has only been reading your blog for a few weeks (by way of Thirty Something Bloggers). Congrats!
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  20. I am so happy for you both and wish you nothing but a happy and healthy pregnancy!!!
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  21. Yea, yea, yea! Welcome to the Mommy Club!! Can't wait to see more pics!! :o) (((HUGS)))
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  22. It's so weird, but I sensed you were pregnant too. So happy for you both. Can't wait for Next Exit baby photography galore.
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  23. You're what?
    I'm glad the secret is out too. I think it's hilarious that everyone can 'see it' in your fat jacket. Note: don't wear that jacket when you are NOT pregnant.
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  24. Congratulations! What an awesome way to tell everyone! You guys must be so excited!
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  25. Congrats :) So excited for you.
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  26. How exciting for you!! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy. Can't wait to read all about it.
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  27. Oh my gosh, you totally gave me goosebumps with that reveal!! What wonderful, awesome, amazing news!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm thrilled for you two!
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  28. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am SO SO SO EXCITED for you!!!!! Oh hooray! I totally got goosebumps when I saw that! And some tears, I won't lie. So happy for you and Brent.
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  29. THAT IS SO EXCITING!!! I'm very happy for you both. A little music fan in the making!

    Major congrats.
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  30. Huh? NO WAY! I had NO idea!!! *wink wink* *snicker, snicker*

    Seriously, Congratulations! I'm very happy and excited for you and Brent. And now that the secret is out, I hope you'll be blogging more too! I have a feeling you'll become one of the great MommyBloggers! And I'll still read your stuff too. : )
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  31. I swear I must have really good instincts...b/c after your last post I thought to myself "I bet she's pregnant." LOL...weird.

    Congratulations!! You're going to have so much fun!!
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  32. OK, I just read your other comments and realized my instincts mustn't have been as impressive as I though, lol.
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  33. This is WONDERFUL news that I've been hoping to hear from you and Brent for some time now. Please let Auntie Bombshell know when and where you're registered. Congratulations! XOXOX
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  34. Congrats, Nanette! That head looks just like you!

    xoxo,
    TDR
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  35. oh, how exciting! congratulations. :)
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  36. Congrats! I knew it when you started with the beginning of the relationship. You'll both make FABULOUS parents! YAY!
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  37. WOW so happy to hear the great news Nanette!! Congrats to both of you and to a happy and healthy pregnancy.
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  38. OMG - CONGRATULATIONS. YES, I'M YELLING! Great, great news!!
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  39. This post made me a little teary. So happy for you two!
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  40. such a cute and sweet post!! So excited for you both! I love looking at ultrasound photos :) :)
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  41. OMG, OMG, OMG!!! I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!! Yipieee!!!!! Gosh, that little baby is so lucky!! :) Happy 2 year anniversary too :)
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  42. Congrats!!! I had a feeling this post was going to lead to a pregnancy announcement b/c of the way you were going with your pictures.
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  43. One of the most beautiful posts EVER! Congratulations you two. This is going to be one gorgeous baby!

    So excited for you. Enjoy every moment. Time flies ... my girl is 6 now!

    Congrats!
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  44. best.post.ever! :)

    congrats, nannersp! :)
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  45. Congrats! Very excellent news. And October? The world needs more of those awesome October babies ;)
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  46. This is really fabulous news! Congratulations:)
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  47. WOW nanette, i can't believe it. what a "blessed" surprise. i am so happy for you guys and yes i know it how hard it is to keep it a secret, i can't believe your little one is due only one month after me, now we will have lots to share, keep post it and email me whenever, you go girl!

    hope you are feeling better now that you are in the 2nd tri

    omg next week we find out the sex

    let's get 2gether soon

    ps i can't believe i have been the last to comment. boo! life has been crazy in itself remodeling, being pregnant etc, but of course all in prep for the baby. man this baby gets everything hahaha
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  48. Yay!!! The cat's finally out of the bag! I've said it before and I'll say it again, CONGRATS to you guys!!!
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  49. Well I'll admit I'm not one of the cool kids and had NO CLUE.

    WOW was I surprised today.


    May God continue to bless you, the hubs, and baby to come richly.

    What a blessing!

    Yes, I'm a softie for babies sometimes.. don't tell anyone.
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  50. congrats!
    I lurk here every so often, but I had to say, what a beautiful post, best wishes to you and your family!
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  51. I found you on Le Petit Chic. I just wanted to stop by and say hi. You have a very nice blog.

    I know I don't know you, but I feel very happy for you and your husband. Congratulations! You are a beautiful couple.
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  52. OMG! Saw this on Facebook. Squeal! Yay! So happy for you both! :) Well, all three of you!
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  53. Congratulations to both of you, what an excellent surprise.
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  54. NANETTE! I'm so happy for you guys! I read your blog all the time but rarely comment and just couldn't let this one pass. I'm. So. Happy.

    Can't wait to read about the little nugget.
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  55. Huge, huge, huge congrats, Nanette! Now you're ready for all the mommy Glamour stories! ;)
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  56. Wow! Congratulations! Exciting times!
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  57. congratulations and good luck and good wishes for the three of you!
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  58. oh my goodness - yahoo! congratulations :) I'm so happy for the both of you and cannot wait to hear (read) all about this blessed journey.
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  59. oh my!! Congratulations!!! I am so very happy for you and your hubby!! You will be wonderful parents!! This is going to be one of the best times of your life!! (I totally teared up when I read this!!)
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  60. What a beautifully written post! Congratulations on entering on the next stage of your life!
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  61. double congrats on anniversary & baby!
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  62. CONGRATS! Heard the news from Tori and have been waiting for you to blog it. You both are going to be WONDERFUL parents. Many blessings for the next stage of your journey together.
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  63. Congrats again!! I've been reading everyday waiting for you to blog about it and as I expected, your blog was creative, touching and filled with love.

    All my love to you, your hubby and that new little addition!
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  64. Aaaaaaah! So excited for this next step in your lives. :) Congrats to you both!
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  65. WOO HOO!! I am due October 5!! You kept a good secret!!! Alread you got an ultrasound?? No I don't get mine here yet til 20 weeks!
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  66. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I'm so happy for you both!
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  67. SQEEEE! Congratulations on the best and wildest ride you will ever be on. What a blessing! I am so immensely happy for you both.

    -For Brent- Good going buddy! hehe
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  68. Congratulations!!!! I just got an email from Shelby and I stopped reading to rush to your blog! I'm so very happy for you both! Enjoy every moment!
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  69. Delurking to say congrats! I can't remember how I found your blog, but we were on the Knot boards at the same time, and we were both at Cat's baby shower a few month's ago. Babies are great!!!
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  70. I'm a new reader, found your blog somewhich where, BUT had to say congrats!! LOVE your posts, this was in particularly great :) can't waitto follow along....
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  71. That is so, so exciting! I can't wait to hear stories!
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  72. Congrats!!! What exciting news! :D
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  73. whoo whoo! i am SOOOO telling everyone in sac! congrats!
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  74. How exciting! Congratulations!
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  75. congratulations! that's wonderful news!
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  76. I'm a few days behind on blog-reading, and I was scrolling around your site and noticed the huge "Nanette is Pregnant" badge on the right. I screamed (in my head), WHAT!!! When, where, how?

    Oh my gosh I'm so excited for you guys, and I cannot wait to follow the pregnancy and birth and your mamahood on this blog. Congratulations!
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  77. OH MY GOD!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! October babies are the BEST!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

    Ask me anything about pregnancy - I'll tell all!
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  78. CONGRATULATIONS!! Very exciting news indeed!!!! It's a hell of a ride! :)
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  79. Wow! Congrats! Can't wait to read all about your adventures in mommy-hood!
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  80. I wish you the BEST of luck. It is an exceptional journey you have just embarked upon. If you EVER have any questions, don't hesitate to email! I am starting the "new" adventure... whenever Brady decides to LEAVE my belly!
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  81. I literally OMGed out loud! How exciting!! Congratulations! Gosh, I wish I had seen this post a week ago when you actually updated it. I feel so behind. But elated for you! :)
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  82. CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you and Brent!

    I'm looking forward to your posts of your pregnancy adventure. :)
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  83. so thrilled that the news is finally public!

    best.post.ever :)
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  84. Congratulations!!! How exciting for the both of you!
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