Expect the Unexpected

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Today was going to be a big day. I had it all planned out. Somehow, things never quite turn out the way you expect. The sun was shining and we were having a relaxing morning at home, waiting for noon to roll around so we could head to Eureka for Miss. T's first trip to the zoo. In the middle of packing our lunch for a picnic, my curious little girl reached in and grabbed the newly made container of juice, dumping the entire contents onto herself, my feet, the fridge, the floor. Red juice, of course. I spent the next thirty minutes or so wiping out the entire fridge since juice had made it's way into every possible nook and cranny from the second shelf down and into all 3 drawers. I then mopped the floors. Our tiled kitchen looks so nice, but the grout is ideal pathways for spills like this, spreading the liquid far and wide in a matter of seconds. It was well after 1 when we finally met Nate, Dallass & crew at Sequoia Park to sit down and enjoy lunch. The weather was absolutely perfect for a day outside. The kids ran around and I got to shoot a few pictures of T and her daddy playing. We were making our way over the the zoo when I started having stomach pains. Without grisly detail, we had barely made our way past the zoo entrance when Nick and I headed to the hospital for an urgent care visit to the OB. Thank God for his love, his peace, and his healing power because three hours later we left relieved, knowing that baby Berlyn is safe and sound in my belly. I was crushed that Talullah experienced her first trip to the zoo without us by her side, but we were so grateful that Nate and Dallass were able to show her a good time. They said she knew several signs for the different animals like goat, rooster, and chicken! Smart little cookie. I'm praying that we have another day so beautiful in the near future so we can head back up to Eureka. I fully plan on pretending like the next time will be her 'real' first trip. I can't wait to see her enjoy it!