Lots to Celebrate

Wow! Again, what another BUSY week! WARNING- this one is LONG!! So, here we go!

F is for Family.
Family means more to me than anything in this world. That's all there is to it. My family comes first. Always. I am so thankful, so blessed, so in love with the family that I have.
When things get bad the only thing I can do is PRAY. Yes, I can complain and cry and whatever else BUT, the only thing that truly helps is to talk to the Lord about the problem. The power of prayer is by far the strongest 'solution' to any problem. I might not see the results THAT DAY, but I know the Lord hears me. I know it could take days, even years for an answer. But I do know He hears me.
Happy Birthday to my little brothers Jake & Josh who turned 8 last week!! My goodness, how time flies.
23- Yes, I turned 23 this past weekend. What do you do on your 23rd birthday while 8 1/2 months pregnant?? Well, a pedicure to help with swollen feet, delicious pizza from Just 1 More (delivered) with the best parents in the world and vacuuming out my dirty car is what you do!! And I was fortunate enough to get a phone call from Josh.
Sunday my wonderful mother put on a baby shower for Corbin. It was perfect (besides the fact that Nolan was not there). She went above and beyond; the cake, the decorations, the gifts, EVERYTHING was PERFECT and I couldn't have been more thankful. Nothing is better than having a room full of the most amazing women celebrating Corbin. Thank you, Mom. I love you more than you'll ever know.
Also, thank you to the hosts; Alyssa, Robbie, Rayna, and Sam!!
AND, one last thing, a big CONGRATS to my little sister, Alyssa, for passing her exam and officially becoming a Cosmotologist!! Her first day at Hair Mechanix was today and me being the AWESOME sister I am was one of her clients!!

A is for Army.
Well..... I just received word from Josh today that since he got the M6 identifier (this means he is known as a combat medic [68W] AND an LPN), Fort Campbell, KY is no longer our duty station.. But, we won't know our new assigned duty station until----well, I don't know that either. Ahh, as if my nerves aren't shot enough.
Last post I mentioned how Josh no longer had hometown recruiting, which was a huge BUMMER. Well theeeeen, what do you know? He gets his official orders and he has it again!? Will I get too excited this time? No. But we will see.
Monday, Josh left for Camp Bullis for 10 days. This is the last of his training before graduating from AIT. The day before he left he told me there was a "surprise" on a website for Corbin and I which I could get Thursday. So of course, Wednesday night at 10 pm I'm already checking for it. Halfway through Thursday we got our 'surprise'. SWEETEST.SURPRISE.EVER. Josh recorded a happy early birthday/I miss you/I love you/see you in 18 days message before he left  (that I have literally watched 30 times).
There is supposed to be no communication, but Josh was aloud to call and check up on Corbin and I after the prenatal appointment on Friday and for my BIRTHDAY (23!!) on Saturday. So, needless to say, I was one happy Mama! BUT, it only gets better.
Josh graduates from AIT October 28 -- So I  booked 3 tickets to San Antonio for myself, Tommy and Alyssa. Lets just say we were SUPER excited about this trip. And BAM!!! Another curve ball. Because of some issues back here at home, Josh will be coming home 2 days early!! I am sooooo excited to have him home for awhile. We have missed him so much.

L is for Love.
"If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it."
I truly believe this with all of my heart. I find myself reminding others of this, but not myself as much as I should.
This is me reminding you and me. <3

L is for Learning.
Money Management. Budgeting.
That's what I'm learning. Seriously, I NEVER thought trying to find a home (when I was looking in KY) would be so hard on such a SMALL budget. There are definitely sacrifices you HAVE to make and that you are WILLING to make to get by. My husband works very hard for Corbin and I while I finish this pregnancy and my schooling. I am greatful for that every single day. I am not the most financially knowledgable person in the world, but I am learning a lot!

Baby Update: Today I am 34 weeks! Just 6 left to go. (I cannot believe how fast this has gone by!) I have had no problems, besides my beautiful, swollen feet, which the doctor is NOT concerned about. So, all is good with us! Corbin is active throughout the day and keeps me happy as can be! We will see the doctor again on Halloween! We are actually pretty excited about that appointment, it will be Josh's first one!

I do believe this sums up the crazy/busy past week! Below are some pictures I wanted to share with all you that do follow!

Krissy

Baby Shower Day

Me & My Beautiful Mom





Proverbs 28:13 Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones.

2 Sneak Peaks = 1 Busy Week!!

WOW!! What a busy last few days it has been for myself. I figured with this blog, I would stick to a little "theme". With each post, I will follow the F.A.L.L. categories I have chosen and give you all updates this way. Sound good??

F is for Family.
I was able to make another trip to Texas this past weekend to visit Josh. It was a fun filled, exciting weekend. It started out HORRIBLE with plane cancelations and arriving to Texas almost 4 hours later than I had planned. BUT, I kept it together, and Corbin and I finally made it!
Friday night I picked up Josh from the company and we headed off to do the one thing I wanted to much... maternity pictures. Let me just say, it was an AMAZING experience and it was so much fun. I was lucky enough to find such a wonderful photographer (R. Denise Photography) to work with our crazy, late Friday night schedule AND who was so willing to give Josh and I exactly what we were wanting. We got the "sneak peak" today, which was 3 of like 3,000 photos taken and they were PERFECT. Pictures mean so much to me and I am very thankful that we will have them to look back on and show our little man in a few years.
Saturday was even better!! (I know, how could I be any more happy after getting exactly what I wanted?) Saturday, we visited a 3D/4D ultrasound place where we took our "sneak peak" at our little man. Lets just say, "Josh Junior" to sum up the 15 minutes of oogling over our baby boy. It truly was amazing. As I choked back the tears and Daddy let them flow, we just stared at what we had created. Watching Corbin's beautiful face (Daddy's nose and the chubbiest cheeks ever) on the big screen was the most heart-warming feeling ever. I can only imagine how great it will feel when I'm finally holding him in my arms. XOXO
Sunday, Corbin and Daddy took me to the Olive Garden for my early birthday dinner. It was a nice treat to end the perfect weekend. Saying good bye is always tough, but I managed that good bye with no tears. I guess knowing that the next and LAST time I go back to Texas, it will be to bring him home for awhile.
Backtracking to last week... I have a NIECE!! Yes, my big brother Justin and his girlfriend welcomed their baby girl, Rilynn Bailey Hibler, into the world on September 28, 2011. She was absolutely beautiful. She had to be delivered at 35 weeks due to a condition called Gastroeschesis, but she is doing well. She had her final surgery a few days ago to close up her tummy and she is doing great! She is one tough little bug.
Monday, my baby brother turned 15. My goodness, where has the time gone??
Thursday, my Dad turned 49. Goodness. I can't believe next year he will be 50?!! Let the planning begin!

A is for Army.
I experienced my first 'being let down by the Army'. Josh had received Hometown Recruiting which means he would of been home for 23 days after graduation. I received a text from him yesterday saying it had been taken away from most of the comany and only the top 90 of 300 or so would be getting it. Josh was number 93. I guess it just isn't 'fair' to me because some of the people who received the Hometown Recruiting have gotten Article 15's, have been at a lower 'phase', and dont have as good of grades as some others (my husband!) who didn't receive it. I know, it's part of the Army. But I'm still heart-broken and a little mad at the Army. Josh leaves for a scenario based training camp for 10 days next week. Although I won't be able to speak to him for 10 days, when he gets back we have just a few days until his graduation. I am so proud of him. We also found out that Josh should have entered into the Army at a higher rank and then promoted after 6 months. Unfortunately, we are not getting ANYWHERE with this situation and it is so frustrating. Gahhh, I love being an Army wife!

L is for Love.
Oh.My. There is so much love in my heart right now. As I'm typing this post, Corbin keeps rolling around (which is actually very uncomfortable) and I can only think of how much I love him. He gives me so much joy and happiness. I am fortunate enough to have my little blessing because of the Lord and He is who fills my heart with all the happiness, love and joy that I have. I thank Him everyday, for everything.
This week I am 32 weeks pregnant. That means in +/- 54 days, we will welcome Corbin in to this world. THAT thought, that he will be here soon...... it's so incredible and overwhelming all at once. I feel so unprepared because we don't know where 'home' will be yet. BUT, I know that the Lord will get us through this. The Lord and my super-supportive husband and parents. (I tend to go in "panic-mode" when I begin to think of the unkown.)


L is for Learning.
I'm learning that I can't be in control of EVERYTHING. It's sad, but true. Will I willingly admit this to my husband or mother, NO. But I do know this. The main thing I have to keep reminding myself is I need to just 'let go' and worry about more important things. Like my son, my health, my marriage, my family and my schooling. I need to let go of the things that cause me stress and cause me to worry. (And boy, does that list seem to never stop growing) I HAVE to trust that my husband can and will take care of things. (I never doubted you dear, I just like to do things my way XOXO) I guess this is all easier to type than to admit aloud, but, I am admitting that I am learning.

Baby Update: Today I had a prenatal appointment. I had a new doctor because my original doctor has taken a leave for medical reasons (keep her in your prayers). Anyways, I am measuring right at 32 weeks and Corbin's heartbeat was good and strong at 140-160 beats/min. My weight gain is a little concerning because of how much fluid I am retaining (I have Shrek feet right now) so the doctor said she would keep an eye on that. My mom went with me and we actually got to peak at him for a few minutes while they did a quick ultra sound to check my fluid level (which was good!) and to check and see if maybe Corbin had a cleft lip. (The 3D/4D we got over the weekend looked like he had one in almost every picture) But, all is good. We will love him no matter what, but as of now, he looks great and healthy! He is so perfect in every way. We also got to see his "boy parts" for the first time too! Oh, the little things. <3


Well, this about sums it all up. Below are some pictures for you all to see. Enjoy! Have a great rest of the week, and I will blog again soon! <3

Krissy

Corbin Zane Zaremba

Rilynn Bailey Hibler

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.



The Zaremba F.A.L.L.

Starting this blog was a lot harder than I had expected. Now, was it because I am clueless to what I am doing or because I am super anal? Prooooobably a little of both.

What was hard was trying to name our blog. Seriously, what's a "Z" word (catchy and witty) that goes along with Zaremba???.......

.............I'm still waiting.

So, on a notecard I wrote down a few things I wanted this blog to be centered around; family, Corbin, love, army, the lord, learning... I combinded a few and saw the acronym F.A.L.L.

This is what the Zaremba F.A.L.L. is all about:

F is for Family.
My family;
Joshua. My sweet, wonderful, hard-working, loving, caring husband. We were married on April 2, 2011. It was one of the best days of my life. Our story? Well, that'll be a different day and different post. I could go on and on. 
Corbin. My whole entire world. My strength. My reason. My everything. Our little man is due to arrive on November 29, 2011. March 23, mine and Josh's lives changed forever. That day, we became parents. We looked at our lives in a whole new way and we began to better ourselves for our little bug. We are so excited, anxious, thrilled (every GOOD emotion you can think of) to meet him.

A is for Army.
Josh joined the Army in late 2010. Just 16 days after our wedding he left for Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Leonard Wood for 10 weeks. I was 7 weeks pregnant. He's now in Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Sam Houston and has 32 days left. (But who's counting????) Josh has received orders for his first duty station. Our new home. Fort Campbell, KY.

L is for Love.
There is so much to love and be thankful for right now. I thank the good Lord every day for blessing me with such a wonderful life. I have a beautiful, healthy (unborn) baby boy. I have a wonderful husband and marriage. I have a loving, caring, supportive family. I have a relationship with the Lord that I have never had before. My heart is so full of LOVE. It is an amazing feeling.

L is for Learning.
Here recently, learning is all I seem to be doing. I'm learning the responsibilities of being a married adult. I'm learning (and will continue to learn) what it is to be a Mommy. I am learning the ways of the Army life and what all this journey has in store for our family. I am learning that school is no 'walk in the park', but with hard work and dedication, I CAN do it. I am learning the power of prayer. I will continue every day to learn something new.

So, this is it. This is the start of my very own blog. I don't know what each post will bring... Updates of The Zaremba's journey into parenthood, a new beginning in Kentucky, our "first's" as a family, fun days we want to share with you. Whatever it may be, I hope you enjoy. <3

Krissy


Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.