Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

People grow and change, some together, some apart; some at the same rate, others faster or slower. You can't let people changing keep you from loving and experiencing life. Love who you want to love. Feel how you want to feel. Never give up on what's important to you. Don't be ashamed because of how you feel or what you do. Be proud of yourself in any situation you're in. Don't let other people's opinions dictate your life. You are your own ruler and no one can rule your life for you or without your consent.You are in charge and don't let someone else take control out of your hands! You cannot please everyone, so don't try. Make yourself happy and the rest will fall into place. Only you can decide how your life will change. Only you can decide how fast or slow your life changes, but whatever you do, don't fight change because it's going to happen. Change is inevitable.

News is here!

Hello my lovlies! I haven't written lately, and it's because I haven't had words rolling around my head begging me to write (or in this case type) them down. I guess I will begin with we got the new engagement ring and wedding band on Saturday and we sent his off to be cut down to size!!! Super stoked to get my engagement ring back, it's being especially made me for me! We were able to bring the wedding band home with us Saturday, and they are BEAUTIFUL!!! Also, I have written my vows as of last night, they're sweet, but not too mushy. I wrote them on graph paper with a sharpie, so today I am going to re-write them on actual notebook paper and pen.

I normally don't say things like they're blessed or I am blessed, but today as I sit and think about all I have received and been able to do in my life, I realize that I am blessed. And God blessed me even more by bringing Christopher and I together. I am not a sentimental, mushy woman, but when  I think of everything Chris and I have been through, I am amazed more and more that he loves me and wants to marry me. He really is my dream come true.

XoXo,
Tia

Registering

Today I began registering for the wedding! Only at Bed, Bath, and Beyond so far, but it's progress! I am beyond excited! Toasters, blenders, hampers, vacuums, lap desks, irons, waffle makers! You can register for anything! I even registered for bedding! :) I think Target will be my next registry place, most stuff should be cheaper than Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Speaking of that, what is the "beyond?" Electronics? Seasons? Music? Candy? I even registered for new bedding! And I am stoked about registering for the robotic vacuum cleaner, my little doggy Lacey will hate it!!!

More good news, we're going ring shopping Saturday!!! Hilight of my year! I already have his, but it needs to be sized about half a size smaller. He's got skinny little fingers. :)

I think that is my bragging for now.

XoXo,
Tia

Baby Names

I have previously written names I don't like. Well, when Christopher and I produce an offspring in a few years from now we've narrowed down the names. Now I know you nay-sayers are going to say, "You'll change your mind" but nope, we love these!

Emmett Benjamin Parson (Obviously for a boy)

and

Charoltte Lucille Parson (Obviously for a girl)

We've thrown around a lot of other names, but these are the best. Other names we once liked

Timothy Russell
Russell Timothy
Jacob Edward
Jacob Emmett
Emmett Jacob
Christopher David Jr
Jep Parson

Lilly Madison
Lilly Maude (Chris's idea :< )
Annabelle
Isabelle Marie
Anna Belle
Anna Grace (our niece is now named this)
Isabelle Madison
Madison Isabelle
Charlie Mae
Lillie Mae
Rachel Elizabeth
Danielle "Dani" Rae

There were more, but we love the names we chose. We know that God willing we won't have children for a few years, but we like to think of how they will be, what they will look like, etc..

I know when we have a kid we'll be good parents because we've had great examples.

XoXo,
Tia

Male Nurse

He works and works
And the job's never done.
Someone always needs him more.
He gives all he has,
and he still finds time for me.
He is there for anyone when needed,
and he goes beyond the expected.
He's a natural born leader,
and when he talks people stop to listen.
He doesn't get off days or breaks,
and he'll work 48 hours straight.
He doesn't give up or take no as the answer.
He'll worry about you and get no sleep.
When he is "off the clock" he is still on it,
thinking about new ways to relieve someone's pain.
He'll stay all night if he needs to,
Because his work is never done.
He's a male nurse, one of the few,
the one with the big heart,
the one who loved it from the start.
The one who will never part.

Some of you may not know that the love of my life is a male hospice nurse. He loves what he does, and I love that about him. He'll come home at night and still not rest because he has paper work to do. Or, he'll stay up all night by the phone because a patient isn't doing well. He is the hardest worker I have ever seen, and I just wanted to share his passion with everyone.

XoXo,
Tia

That time...

of the month is upon. None of my clothes fit, I'm tired, I'm hungry, I'm achey, and I am emotional. I swear somedays I would much rather be a man than a woman. Who really wants to bleed for 5-7 days and have acne, night sweats, crazy dreams, and cramps out the wazoo!? Who wants to be an emotional roller coaster with the only explanation being, "Oh, it's that time of the month." I'm all for woman empowerment or whatever, but for just a week a month I want to be a man! If men had to bleed like we do for a week at a time, they would go to the hospital freaking out! You know what makes periods even more terrible?? We're being cursed by God for a sin that we didn't even commit. The wife of Adam, Eve, ate off the tree in the Garden of Eden and her punishment was for all of woman kind. You know, in one hand I can't wait until I become pregnant because I get up to 10 glorious months without a period; however, with that being said, I am in no way ready to br thrusted into motherhood. It will be cool when the time is right, but for now, babysitting nieces and nephews is the trick to not being a mommy. In about 3-4 years ask me again, and my womb will be on fire, but for now I just want to enjoy my time with my honey!

That's all for now!
XoXoXo
Tia

On the Day you Were Born

On the day you were born,
The angels began to sing,
On that warm fall day,
It had a new ring,
A baby is born,
A little brown eyed boy,
Oh the mischevious joy,
You will bring,
You'll get into a little trouble,
And you'll raise a little hell along the way,
But when you say, "I love you" it melts it all away.

Now, that baby isn't quite so little,
You're 6 years old today,
And every year on your birthday,
The angels still sing for you,
They celebrate our boy's day with us,
And they watch you grow and keep you safe,
You're 6 years old and full of questions,
You're 6 years old and full of wonder,
You raise a little hell from time to time,
And you fight with your cousin when the moment is not right,
But you still melt everything away when you say, "I love you,"

Only time can tell where you will go,
What you will do and who you will be,
Those kissed boo boos will scar over,
And you'll forget where they came from,
You'll fall in and out of love,
You'll break some hearts,
And have your heart broken, too,
And every year, the angels will still sing for you,
Celebrating another year of our boy,
Another year of our lives being a little more full,
Another year to remember the day you were born.