“look to this day! for it is life, the very life of life. for yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, but today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and tomorrow a vision of hope.”Tumblr (3.0; @nvlcek)http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/<p><strong>haven&#8217;t cleaned my bathroom in a couple months; i have hung out in my pjs for most of the last four days - lucky to get in a shower maybe two of those days, but whose counting; i never seem to get caught up with the dishes or the countless projects i would like to get completed. it seems life is an endless cycle of rotations - i feel i am continuously berated with the small, inconsequential, invaluable &#8220;things&#8221; of life. it is a true task to allow myself to place everything in perspective. this is definitely a constant battle i face day in and day out.</strong></p> <p><strong> my little abby&#8217;s face is a wonderful reminder; her lovely smile and unique laugh, her specific patterns while we nurse, the way she drifts off to sleep in my arms. watching her learn new things is a blessing that i will not miss. so, step aside all you unimportant minute tasks. i will get around to you eventually. thank you lord, for the greatest gift - for reminding me to weigh and consider what is truly important in this life. </strong></p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/48297934163http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/48297934163Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:14:04 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/33097c00e7f6491311e007f200b9ea21/tumblr_mk9x0ws3st1qgfhmwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>spring.</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/47661100667http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/47661100667Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:33:20 -0600<p>life as i know it: unkempt, messy, scattered, overwhelmly behind. these feelings of unruliness are a reminder to &#8220;don&#8217;t sweat the small stuff&#8221; - to overlook the minute and enjoy this crazy time in which my child is completely reliant on me, for it won&#8217;t be this way for long &#8230;</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/47547297278http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/47547297278Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:54:05 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0607546f712014753941b9df5fd61faa/tumblr_mhif3uJEMx1qbdjlqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love this baby.</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/41969402128http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/41969402128Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:45:29 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5eefa261f01d25b5d9519a4a32b72451/tumblr_meug7mLIHK1qbdjlqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One month!</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37682135291http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37682135291Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:59:46 -0700http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37619121300http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37619121300Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:11:18 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_meeut6Y7of1r71b95o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37619089088http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37619089088Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:10:49 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ffd4ab2872088e31424fc3606ec089f2/tumblr_mer158v3FN1rda4rno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37619078565http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37619078565Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:10:39 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mel09aJSqa1qbdjlqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37291570847http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37291570847Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:36:45 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdypkt4Qnb1rnchxso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>its the most wonderful time of the year. so much to be thankful for this year.</strong></p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37070716582http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37070716582Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:51:21 -0700<p>three weeks ago today i became a mother of the most adorable, pretty little girl - abigail marie. a heart can truly melt at the sight of your newborn child. i have cherished the last three weeks with my newfound family. i am thankful to such a gracious lord for the precious gift given to me. i am also reliant on him to guide me in raising this wonderful little person.</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37070696998http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/37070696998Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:51:06 -0700http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/35060859801http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/35060859801Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:28:48 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc23vjMLd01qbdjlqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Welcome to parenthood … This is our front living area filled with necessities to care for our soon to be born baby. Yikes!</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/33793645009http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/33793645009Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:33:19 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9nb2tbay81rtkuupo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>what to have for dinner … this looks fabulous!</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/32207948068http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/32207948068Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:48:21 -0600<p><strong>our little one growing inside is now over four pounds and is roughly 17 inches long! i am struggling to imagine how much bigger i can get to accommodate this little one! its arrival is getting closer! thankfully, we have only a few more bushes to plant as we spent all yesterday planting trees, trees that will provide shade for our active child (i have been doing an impressive belly dance for the last 20 minutes!). the nursery is almost complete - just some minute details to finish up and then a thorough cleaning! the beautiful baby shower my family threw for me was perfect. being surrounded by family and friends, celebrating the new life growing inside - so many thoughtful gifts! i am blessed. and, if the child decided to make an unexpected early arrival, we have the necessities!</strong></p> <p><strong>just a few more things are absolutely needed - </strong><strong>the one thing we </strong><em>must</em><strong> do soon is pick a pediatrician! time is dwindling and it won&#8217;t be long before we meet our little one!</strong></p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/32207781493http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/32207781493Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:44:00 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9nb5cWA4B1rtkuupo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>enjoying a cup of homemade chai tea and pumpkin bread while finishing up thank you cards for my baby shower. i am so excited to have a baby during my favorite time of the year!</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/32207000355http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/32207000355Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:27:50 -0600<p><strong>~ bible study has begun with our focus on the book of genesis - so excited!</strong></p> <p><strong>~ my fall and halloween decorations are up and the candles are out and lit. the house feels so home-y.</strong></p> <p><strong>~ just pulled pumpkin bread out of the oven. i had to try a new recipe that i recently found. i can&#8217;t wait to have a taste!</strong></p> <p><strong>~ as i rest, the baby is moving around and reminding me of this blessed life.</strong></p> <p><strong>~ there is a crisp feel to the air each morning and night - love this season.</strong></p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/31882220961http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/31882220961Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:14:00 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8h69gETPA1ry6rxro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>yum.</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/31816688112http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/31816688112Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:32:40 -0600http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/31566128802http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/31566128802Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:45:01 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9r6bmeHVz1rtkuupo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>hello. one step closer to fall.</p>http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/30825195510http://nvlcek.tumblr.com/post/30825195510Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:38:49 -0600