Never thought I would have a blog...but I figured with everything going on in my life...why not write about it and reflect on this chapter down the road. My name is Laura, I'm a 30 something wife, mother and nurse. I met my husband Gregory in my first year of being a nurse in Charlottesville Virginia. I was a little skeptical about our first date...but after dinner, drinks and a night of talking, I knew we were meant to be. Three months later on a trip to St. John, Greg proposed (in the ocean with several drinks into our day).
We have now been married 8 years which is hard to believe...we have come a long way down a bumpy road. We said "I do" on the beautiful island of St. John which is my favorite place in the world, maybe because some of my best memories are there. Nothing like being on a remote island drinking Cruzin rum...white sand...turquoise water...the love of your life right by your side. I love my husband now more than ever...I have grown and changed in so many ways over the years. Greg is an amazing person...he does everything for our family and always puts us first. I have to say I am married to brilliant man...he is full of knowledge and wisdom...I'm one lucky girl. I took me a long time to realize how immature I was, that I had a prince right in front of me...I'm grateful he stayed with me to figure this out. I love you Greg...thanks for loving me :) Greg's medical school and residence was in Virginia, the state we both grew up in. During this time I worked as a nurse pulling 60 hour weeks to support our high standards of living. A few years later I became pregnant with our first daughter.
Zoe Rylan was born June 14, 2007. There is nothing like holding your first baby...what emotions...happy, scared, joy, pure love . My world changed at that moment, I was a mother and everything that seemed so important in my life was now insignificant. The Laura I knew was gone...it was all about my little girl, our family and whatever I needed came last...this is what changed me the most. I am grateful for Zoe....she taught me a lot. We bought a house at this time which seemed like a dream at the time, but quickly became our money pit. It was a beautiful greek revival house built in 1858...three stories, original hardwood floors, huge kitchen,
and a big media room. I have to say I still love the house, the character, it suited us...a blend of the old and new was desirable. The neighborhood was quaint with brick sidewalks and a fabulous restaurant around the corner...Zoe had a park down the street which overlooked the city, she called it the fountain park. I miss it a lot..the house holds a lot of memories. There is so much I would do to the house, but its fabulous the way it is. We still own it, now currently occupied by renters. I don't think I would ever want to live in it again, weird since I loved it so much....but its a memory now, almost like a past part of my life that cannot be reached. Two years later I became pregnant yet again...with another girl! I was so excited for Zoe to have a little sister.
Skye Dakota was born on May 10, 2010. She came into this world pretty quickly, and was nicknamed "bean", for her long lean body. Skye is a very mellow, laid back kind of girl...just goes with the flow. Zoe loved being a big sister, she helped in every way, from changing diapers to holding her little sister. Taking care of two girls was fairly easy...one was potty trained, able to feed herself and be mostly self sufficient. Skye is definitely a daddy's girl...they have a great connection. Skye was 6 months old when...surprise surprise....I was pregnant again! I didn't know what to do, laugh or cry.
Greg was offered a fellowship for Critical Care in Lebanon New Hampshire, so we decided to pull up roots from Virginia and make the 12 hour drive to New Hampshire. I was sad to leave family behind, but I remember visiting lake Sunapee as a girl and loved it. I fell in love with the area immediately.... peaceful, cool temperatures, green surroundings, friendly people, and I love being outdoors. We quickly adjusted, settled into our new jobs and found some great neighbors, especially for Zoe. It was all we could ask for and more.
Jazzmin Juno, was born on November 13, 2011. This little one looked just like her big sister Skye from the start...so we nicknamed her "sprout", from bean sprout. She is one sweet girl, loves looking at the world around her, especially her big sisters. Adjusting to three children has been a challenge at times, I only wish I had more time for each one individually. I know that one day they will be very close sisters. The only thing these sisters have in common is big bright blue eyes. Zoe she is one sweet girl, she wants you to be aware of all the surroundings especially what is going on with her sisters. Zoe loves dress up, barbies, cooking, playing with friends and being outside. Skye is a thinker, she is shy and enjoys being alone, she will eat anything and everything...Skye loves some rocks, dirt and mulch! Jazz is my little blue jay...she loves to smile and be in the mix of things...she enjoys watching her surroundings and going for walks. She is beginning to sit up on her own and is really enjoying solid foods....go Jazz!
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We have now been married 8 years which is hard to believe...we have come a long way down a bumpy road. We said "I do" on the beautiful island of St. John which is my favorite place in the world, maybe because some of my best memories are there. Nothing like being on a remote island drinking Cruzin rum...white sand...turquoise water...the love of your life right by your side. I love my husband now more than ever...I have grown and changed in so many ways over the years. Greg is an amazing person...he does everything for our family and always puts us first. I have to say I am married to brilliant man...he is full of knowledge and wisdom...I'm one lucky girl. I took me a long time to realize how immature I was, that I had a prince right in front of me...I'm grateful he stayed with me to figure this out. I love you Greg...thanks for loving me :) Greg's medical school and residence was in Virginia, the state we both grew up in. During this time I worked as a nurse pulling 60 hour weeks to support our high standards of living. A few years later I became pregnant with our first daughter. 
Skye Dakota was born on May 10, 2010. She came into this world pretty quickly, and was nicknamed "bean", for her long lean body. Skye is a very mellow, laid back kind of girl...just goes with the flow. Zoe loved being a big sister, she helped in every way, from changing diapers to holding her little sister. Taking care of two girls was fairly easy...one was potty trained, able to feed herself and be mostly self sufficient. Skye is definitely a daddy's girl...they have a great connection. Skye was 6 months old when...surprise surprise....I was pregnant again! I didn't know what to do, laugh or cry.
