Oh Chi Town....

So, Brandt and i did it.... well i did it. I left Eli with Brandt's parents for two whole nights. WOW i know, i am impressive. Some people probably look at me like i am crazy for it taking me this long to do an over night away, but it was soo hard. I just love being a mom and taking care of Eli everyday. But Brandt and I needed some R and R, that's for sure. So we headed to chicago for a weekend! It was a great time. We went watched some of the air and water show, then that night we had a picnic in millennium park for the millennium park orchestra and choir. Cheese and wine, it was wonderful. The next day we had a great brunch, went shopping (of course) and got to have a fabulous dinner at a Brazilian restaurant. All you can eat meat... brandt was all about it!

The next day we were both pretty ready to see our little boogie, so we headed home. He was funny when we saw us for the first time though, very confused. But then he didn't want to be away from our side.

Things have felt like a whirl wind since that weekend. Life is going so fast. Eli is walking like crazy (not a full 100% walker yet). His 1st birthday is coming up soon. OH man babies grow up so quickly huh? I look at him can't believe he will be 1!!!! He is just a wonderful blessing.

Newest things:
1- WALKING
2- He can respond to "what does a cow say".... "Moooo", "what does a duck say"....."qwak, qwak"
3- recent words; "bye, bye", "love you", "night, night", "all done" (very rarely), and a few others
4- he has an official blanket that he will NOT sleep with out.
(i caught him in a serious deep sleep!)

I'll keep everyone posted with some pictures/ video of his first birthday party!

2 Years and counting!

Today is Brandt and my 2 year anniversary. I can't believe it's been only two years. While we are still only a "baby" married couple, i feel we have experienced quite a ride already. It is amazing how much the Lord can do in two years. Since getting married in August 2008, Brandt has gone on staff with Greek IV, got out first dog in October, found out i was pregnant in January 2009, moved in July, had Eli in September, moved again this May, and then Eli is turning one in a month and a half. Life is wild, but so fun. As cliche as it sounds, i really have fallen more in love with Brandt. While i knew a lot about him already going into marriage, it has been so cool to just really get to know every detail about him even down to how he prefers to brush his teeth or style his hair. : )


I could have never imagined it being any different. Today has already been so wonderful by getting to wake up to breakfast and flowers in bed... oh and coffee OH COURSE. I have loved sending the day with both of my boys. We are taking out first trip away from Eli in a couple weeks to chicago to really celebrate. It will be hard to leave him, but it will be a much needed time for us.

Thought i would post some great moments in our life two year ago today from saying our vows to celebrating with our amazing family and friends. Thanks everyone for your continued love and support through the years. It means the world. I can't wait for the next 50 years and more!

I Brandt David Booram make this vow to you Laura Suzanne Umbaugh. No matter what trials befall us. No matter where God leads us. No matter how hard our marriage becomes. I will strive with all the strength in my body and soul, to love you the way God loves you. I will never forget that you are perfect and wonderfully made, and that delighting in you is delighting in my God. I will adore you for being the captivating woman that God has made you, is making you, and will make you. To you I give my heart for all time.

I Laura Suzanne Umbaugh make this vow to you Brandt David Booram. No matter what trials befall us. No matter where God leads us. No matter how hard our marriage becomes. I promise to strive to love you passionately, encourage you continually and support you unceasingly. I will work to always remember that you are uniquely and specifically made in God’s image. I will continue to take shelter in the strength and passion that God has given you. To you I give my heart for all time.