Thursday, May 31, 2012

Keep it Simple



Good night, May.
And in a few hours...
Good morning, June.


 I say goodbye to May
 with a heart that is healing some days faster than others...
A heart that is open and ready as it can be
 for what is to come.


I'm grateful for small victories this week.
The bleeding ended yesterday, taking away the painful reminder that lurked around for 11 long days.
The worst is over, I guess you could say.  And with that, comes another chance,
a new chapter, and
a fresh month to unfold before us.


It was nice to have this week to recover. 
 We have our follow-up appointment on Monday.  And where I'm antsy for it, knowing that it will bring on a big mix of emotions...
 I know for the next few days, we need to try and keep calm, keep it simple and
 enjoy this "week of freedom."
***
Breakfast with Vania...


We were way too excited about ordering a Belgian waffle topped with 2 giant, heavy scoops of whipped cream and blueberries
still dreaming of you


And 3 thick slices of french toast with cinnamon butter. 

***

A date with Kerry and Veronica.




Good choices, girlfriend.



Her imagination was on all afternoon.


***

Cheeseburgers, compliments of grillmeister, Steve.


Along with a relaxing night at home with friends,
 Sean and Jen.






we succeeded at getting them hooked on the zombies.

<3

And my favorite this week...
A day trip to Atlantic City for sun and sand and quality time with the Mr.





Love at first sight - a taco truck in the middle of a casino.



with a Lite-Brite menu

one lil', two lil', three lil' tacos











under the boardwalk
*sing it with me*




Steve looks superimposed in this photo.





Happy Weekend, friends.
Have fun
and let your hair down!


I'll be back after our appointment sometime
Monday or Tuesday.

Weekend Lovin',

32 comments:

Kelly @ Stay at Home Trader said...

Let's see if my phone lets me post THIS comment. I love the pix in this post! Your blue dress is sooooo cute! I can't get over how big Veronica is. She is a little doll baby!!!! Imglad you got away and had some R&R! You both deserved that. I love AC!! I'm glad "the worst is over", and I've been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers every day. Love u like a fat kid loves waffles! :). . Lmao! Hope your weekend is filled with simple goodness! Xoxoxoxoxoxo kelly

Kelly @ Stay at Home Trader said...

Yay it worked! And I forgot to say hayyyyyy to Sean and Jen! I miss them! Xoxoxoxo

Beth said...

Glad to see a smile on your face!
<3

Kerry said...

Hi friend! You look absolutely beautiful especially in the pic of you turning towards the camera with your sunnies on. Atlantic City looks amazing! I never knew it had beaches...
I am so happy to hear that with every passing day you guys are getting a little happier and moving forward. So you keep having that fun and smiling that gorgeous smile!
Have a wonderful weekend Maria and Steve xo

Anonymous said...

Maria, babe, oh.my.gosh. I am SSSOOOOOOO sorry! I haven't been online. I don't even know what to say. I hope you never give up. I know you will have a baby to love, raise & watch grow here on Earth one day. I wish you didn't have to go thru this. I may be miles away, but I hope these warm hugs reach you. Always here for you.
Your fellow crazy cat lady, Antoinette

Maria said...

Awesome Pics, Maria! I hope your appointment goes well on Monday, but more importantly that you have a wonderful weekend! Tons of thoughts and prayers are constantly streaming your way!

M said...

Love all the pics of the food - yum! And looks like you had a great time in AC! The lat pic with your hair in your face is too funny!

Will be thinking of you Monday...my appt is Monday too. New chapters for both of us! <3

Thanks for your comment on my latest post...I was in such an awful place yesterday :( On top of that, DH has been working long hours the last few weeks...and that's also got me down :(

lovejoy_31 said...

How do you stay so skinny? LOL!! Beautiful pics of a beautiful couple. I promise that one day, somehow you will be parents and great ones. Thanks so much for your sweet comments and support. I'll need them in the upcoming months of recovery. Surgery is MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How did that happen??? Sending prayers your way. I'll send them before the surgery, cause I'm sure I won't even remember to pray for me after the aneshtesia. ;-)

Love you!!!

Unknown said...

Okay seriously, those waffles look amazing, but be honest – they are just a way to get all the whipped cream into your mouth right? Holy crap I want to eat my screen right now. Also, we have your same grill! I TOLD YOU WE WERE DESTINED TO BE FRIENDS! You + Steve in Atlantic City… man what pretty pictures. You look absolutely fantastic. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. We are off to the mountains to go camping, and I promise to take pictures of s’mores and hot dogs and the pups.

Xoxoxo, take care and try not to think too much about Monday.

~mag

Karen said...

Your trip looked so wonderful, well deserved and most of all HAPPY!! Not sure why but after reading your post I am now craving french toast and singing Bette Middlers, "Under the Boardwalk". Wishing you a wonderful weekend and I will be sending prayers for Monday's appointment!

E and R said...

Great pictures!! Glad the bleeding has stopped and you don't have that physical reminder. Hope the appointment goes well. Enjoy your weekend!!

Kerstin@TheRealHousewivesofIdaho.blogspot.com said...

I am glad you got away. Here's to a new month. Thinking of you. Xoxo, Kerstin

Olivia said...

That waffle looks amazinggggg!

And my personal favorite is the last photo :) It made me laugh.

Hope you have an amazing and peaceful weekend Maria!

Katharine (LauraKat81) said...

That post just made me HUNGRY! LOL! (((BIG HUGS)))

Still thinking about you often!

Unknown said...

Hi Maria,
These pictures are so beautiful. The days are moving along quickly and I can hardly believe it is June 1 already. I am hoping that come Monday you will start getting some good news. I like your attitude. Keep going places and doing things that lift your spirit. You deserve to be happy and my thoughts and prayers are with you and Steve that everything will work out for you both. Relax and have yourself a wonderful weekend. Lots of Love, Friendship and Best Wishes.
Judy

momto8 said...

I am so sorry about what that happened...
great pictures on todays post!

Snowies said...

Were some of those pictures from Altantic City NJ? If so, been there. Such a pretty place. I remember collecting the shells off the beach there.
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Jen (buckeyebaby814) said...

I am praying for you appointment to go well. Thinking of you hon. I know for me, waiting for the bleeding to stop was always one of the worst parts of miscarriage. ::HUGS::

Jayme said...

OMG the food! Waffles! Burgers! Tacos! You're killing me!

Ashley said...

Atlantic city looks beautiful, as do you in the pictures! I bet it was nice to just get away. The tacos look amazing and so do the waffles! Heck, all the food looks great. :)

Good luck on your appointment and Happy June!

Kiara Buechler said...

You always eat the yummiest food! I am salivating just looking at those tacos.

I am glad the bleeding has stopped, and that you are slowly healing. You are such a strong, optimistic person, you give me such strength.

Unknown said...

It looks like you had some fun, you are so beautiful!!!

I'm glad your body is starting to heal. Your wonderful spirit is so inspiring Maria!! Sending much love to you!

V said...

Hey pretty lady!
Your blog posts often make me hungry lol love all the pics as always! I hope you are doing ok <3 it looks like you've been having some much deserved fun :)
This post has actually inspired me to make you a little somethin somethin lol so I will msg you on FB soon cause I'll need a mailing address to send it too :)
Good luck with your appointment on Monday and hope you have a good weekend!

Cami said...

Oh Maria. You are so wonderful. And beautiful.
And first off - I LOVE your beach photos...I love seeing different beaches :)

I am happy the bleeding has stopped. My heart hurts so much for you, but I find inspiration in your positivity for a new chapter and hope of a fresh month.
I pray you recovered well & are in no pain.

Love you my dear friend. Hope you & Steve were able to have a nice weekend <3

Unknown said...

Great pictures! I swear I'm going to have to go make a huge breakfast for a midnight snack after seeing those pictures. :) Yum!

New follower here and would love it you could come over and join in the Weekend Blog Walk. http://www.athometake2.blogspot.com.

Jessica @ At Home Take 2

Julie Marie said...

you have the BEST pictures!! for real!!especially that one of the belgian waffle... sooo hungry now.. =)

waitingforarainbow said...

UGGHH I always come to your blog, and get SO hungry from all of the pictures you post. I need to stop coming here. :p just kiddding. You eat the most amazing food though, I am so jealous!
Glad to see you looking so happy and beautiful! Also glad that last month is behind you, and now you have a whole fresh new start. I am eager to hear about how your appointment goes. You know I'm always rooting for you and Steve!
<3

LOVE MELISSA:) said...

Hi Maria- I just love your positive attitude with everything! And your pictures- to die for!!! Many prayers sending your way. Good luck tom my friend. xoxo

Big Apple Mami said...

those are some great pictures! And those waffles? To die for!!! Love the trip to took to AC, looks like you guys had such a good time. The footprint picture is beautiful and the taco truck in the hotel..sounds perfect!
Hope you have a good appt today and that you have a good week, Maria!

xoxoxo

Jessica White said...

Glad you guys are holding up all right....looks like you've been having some good times.

Stephanie said...

Glad to know that you're feeling better... and antsy, too, of course :)

I just LOOOOOVVVVVEEE all of these pictures! The ones of you and Steve on the beach are my favorites -- such a PURDY couple! :) Oh... and the tacos... that was a pretty good picture, too!

I hope your appointment went well. I've gotcha in my prayers, girlfriend! :)

I hope you have a wonderful, taco-filled week <3 :)

Unknown said...

may the appointment bring you peace & hope :).

those waffles...YUMMMM. i want that NOW.

looks like you and the hubs had an amazing time! that's what the husband and i need to do (my husband...not yours ;).

cheers.

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