Much Anticipated... Half Way There!

WELL HERE THEY ARE...

...FINALLY, you say!  I know, I know.  For those of you who have been waiting to see "the bump," here you go. 

These pictures were taken today, which is my official half-way point.  I am 20 weeks today, only 20 more to go. 

As you probably know, we found out last week that we are having a boy.  So here are the first pictures of the Baby Boy Narcross Bump.  Although, when I say "bump" outloud, I almost have to laugh... at this point I think it's no longer a bump, but a full on Baby Belly!  I already feel HUGE, and know I have a lot more growing to do.  When my OB told me last week that I'd only gained 7 pounds so far, I laughed and said "if only I would only gain 7 more."  Which prompted a "haha, yeah right" laugh from her.  I cannot even IMAGINE what I will be like in 20 more weeks, but as a friend recently told me, she's pretty sure I am going to be a waddler... and I'm pretty sure she's absolutely right!  :)

So here you go, a front view and side view of my little man growing everyday!

I really only did this one because I love the shirt so much!



Like I said, not really  just a "bump!"



So there you are!  And if you were wondering why I have been away from blogging for SO LONG let me explain.  The whole "foodie blog" totally went out the window when the smell of EVERYTHING made me feel sick.  Throughout most of my first trimester I was nauseous and exhausted.  So most nights it was a chore just to come home from school, let the dog out, try to find something to eat and try not to fall asleep before 7 o'clock (seriously).  Then, I just wasn't quite ready to blog about the pregnancy and wasn't really wanting to get back to cooking, so I waited.

Now last night I made chicken marsala again, I feel fantastic, and I have lots of summer to blog about anything and everything... :)

Four Years Ago Today...

Four years ago today, Ms. Domalski and Mr. Narcross officially became the Narcri.  We were blessed to enjoy an amazing wedding weekend.

It started with a really fun Bridesmaids Pool Party thrown by my next door neighbor on Friday afternoon.  After that, we had our rehearsal and then our rehearsal dinner at the Homeplace in Catawba, Virginia.  For those of you who are not familiar with The Homeplace, it is an amazingly good family-style country restaurant.  It was very low-key and casual, and we had a GREAT time!

My mom and I made all the t-shirts.  Todd and I still have ours!

The next day Melissa, our next door neighbor, also threw a Bridal Brunch for my bridal party and family.  Then, at 5 o'clock on Saturday, June 23, Todd and I were married.  I cried the ENTIRE way down the aisle... seriously, so much that I though people would think I didn't want to get married!  Nothing could be further from the truth.  We had a beautiful wedding and then a reception at Hunting Hills Country Club.  We enjoyed an amazing dinner, delicious cake, and lots of dancing.

Our first dance, Big and Rich's "Lost in the Moment."

The next day we left (VERY EARLY) for a week in Mexico.  We had a FANTASTIC time.  We stayed at an all-inclusive resort which allowed us to enjoy some mini golf, tennis, kyaking along with endless food and drinks!

Our "Honeymooners Dinner."



Enjoying some tennis in the blazing heat.

During our wedding reception, my sister gave a beautiful toast in which she wished for us that we would look back on our wedding day and not say "That was the day in our marriage when we loved each other the most" but instead, that we would say "That was the day in our marriage when we loved each other the least."  And I can honestly say, we do say the latter.  We have grown so much more in love and I wouldn't trade our years together for anything!  I only pray that God blesses us with SO MANY MORE!  

I hope you enjoyed our wedding story.  And now, you can consider me back to blogging!