Day 5

Challenge: A picture of your favorite memory

Travis was so romantic when we were dating.  One time for our anniversary, he fixed an indoor picnic with all of my favorite foods.  It was still chilly outside, so he set it up on the floor in the living room!  And to make it even better, his mom still had her Christmas tree up so it seemed more like an actual picnic!  It was so special and I still remind him that it would be hard for him to ever do better than that!  :)  So cute! 

Day 4

Challenge: A picture of your favorite night

April 24th, 2010- the day I married my best friend!  We had a wonderful evening, full of dancing, friends and family, and laughter.  I love my hubby! 

Day 3 (on day 2... lol)

Challenge: A picture of you and your family

Although technically it's still the same day, I'm going to go ahead and blog about Day 3, because tomorrow is jam-packed!  :)  So.. I have SO much family that I could post about 10 pictures!  So I have narrowed it down to one of the Pence cousins (on the right) and one of me, mom, grandma, and Aunt Mo (on the left).  Although all of us are a bit crazy and have way too much fun, I know that I can rely on them in all circumstances.  When I consider the concept of 'family' it always takes me back to a quote I love; The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.  Loyalty.  Love.  Joy.  Family.

Day 2

Challenge: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.

My mom is my rock, protector, and best friend.  When I've had a bad day, need advice, or simply need a hug, mom is right there with open arms.  Even though I'm now married and out of the house, I feel more close to her than ever because she understands my hurts, joys, and weaknesses like no one in this world does.  My relationship with her is why I so look forward to being a mom myself.  Her strength, enthusiasm, and joyful soul can brighten anyone's day.  I am proud to say that I am her daughter!

Day 1

Challenge: A picture of yourself with 10 facts about you

1) I am an only child.
2) I love the smell of pig farms.
3) I failed out of swimming class when I was little.
4) I love when Travis comes home smelling like oil.
5) I'm excited to be a mom!
6) I could not give up chocolate.
7) I miss playing softball.
8) I love music.
9) I always fall asleep during my night-time prayer.
10) I wish my dad would get clean and sober.

30 Day Picture Challenge

I have officially ran out of things to talk about.  Therefore, I am going to start a 30 day picture challenge!  Here is the list of challenges:

1. A picture of yourself with 10 facts about you
2. A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
3. A picture of you and your family
4. A picture of your favorite night
5. A picture of your favorite memory
6. A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
7. A picture of your most treasured item
8. A picture that makes you laugh
9. A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
10. A picture of the person you do the most crazy things with
11. A picture of something you hate
12. A picture of something you love
13. A picture of your favorite band or artist
14. A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
15. A picture of something you want to do before you die
16. A picture of someone who inspires you
17. A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life
18. A picture of your biggest insecurity
19. A picture of your favorite food
20. A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
21. A picture of something you wish you could forget
22. A picture of something you wish you were better at
23. A picture of your favorite book
24. A picture of something you wish you could change
25. A picture of your favorite day
26. A picture of something that means a lot to you
27. A picture of yourself when you were little
28. A picture of something you're afraid of
29. A picture that can always make you smile
30. A picture of someone you miss

Introducing Baby Pence...

This is our first visual of our little person!  His head is on the left and his little hand is lifted up right above his head (probably waving at us).  Then you can see his little belly and then his legs and feet, which are crossed like he's just hanging out.  And yes- I have official started calling our little person a 'he' because that is what Travis and I think it is and want it to be.  It was so amazing to see him kicking and punching inside of me!  He was squirming around like he's having a good time!  Trav, of course, says that he's just learning to shift a car... I don't know about that!  :)  It was also cool to hear the heartbeat.  I teared up hearing those little girgle sounds that our child's heart is already making.  It was absolutely amazing!  And to see Trav's curiousity and amazement made the whole experience even better!  I had tears trickling down my face by the end of the appointment!  Our ultrasound lady said that our little baby is absolutely perfect and we will be able to tell the gender at our 20 week ultrasound.  This sonogram discovered that we have a different due date than originally predicted- now it is set at August 26, 2011 which is only 5 days earlier than our original date.  This means that we are 12 weeks and 5 days!  :)  So cool!  I cannot wait to see our little person again in 7 weeks!