Tyler and Amanda's story

Tyler proposed to Amanda on February 21, but the story begins long before than. Before Christmas talk begin of Tyler knowing she's the one. With the help of Mama and Grandma and of course Tyler the most beautiful and precious ring was formed so when he was ready he had the ring. Tyler...being a planner wanted to plan out the most perfect proposal. While he was home for Christmas we devised a plan to leave Amanda at the house and Maeve and I met Tyler and Lindsey at Dimo's Jewelry to look at the setting. It was beautiful!! Since Maeve approved Tyler decided to do it and had them put the diamonds in the setting....he would pick it up when he returned home the first of January. Now the biggest hurdle in "the plan" asking Amanda's dad for his youngest daughter's hand. Still not sure when he would ask Amanda he knew that he had to talk to her dad while they were in New York for Christmas...he did...and had Mr. Beekman's approval. So now Tyler had our support, the Beekman's approval, and the ring.....let's propose! Well Mr. Planner had it in his head that he would propose on the beach and he wanted to come home and surprise her. His final plan......he had taken off work a week earlier than Amanda thought he was going too. He arrived in Charlotte on Thursday and had called a teacher friend of Amanda's to get her a sub for Friday without her knowing. Little did she know what the weekend held. They left out Thursday for Tybee Island. I still haven't heard all details...but I'm sure Tyler had every minute of the weekend planned. I was just waiting on a phone call...Saturday evening they called with the news...he had asked her at sunset on the beach while they were having a picnic. They said it was too perfect!! I am so excited too see what the future holds for Tyler and Amanda. I am looking forward to adding the Beekman's to our family. Congrats Tyler and Amanda!!

You're never to big to nap on Daddy!

When I walked into the living room Maeve and Britt were out...it reminded me of when she was little and how easily she would fall asleep on us. It is now a rare and precious moment! Here she is 1 week old.

And now...........a 2o month old

Maeve's first party at Monkey Joe's

Maeve attended her first birthday party at Monkey Joe's. She wasn't sure at first, but once she warmed up she had a blast! Happy 3rd birthday Steele Hothem!

Maeve cooking with Nana

Facebook's 25 things about me!

1. My favorite sound is Maeve's laugh, especially her belly laugh.

2. I do my best to treat others the way I want to be treated.

3. I love a quite a night, a good dinner, and a glass of wine with my husband...it doesn't happen enough.

4. I haven't found my unique talent.

5. When growing up I wanted to be a pediatrician or counselor.

6. When it gets dark I have to have the blinds down and curtains closed.

7. I can not function without a coke zero first thing in the morning.

8. I enjoy my girls nights...I don't do it enough.

9. My brother and sister mean so much to me....seeing them happy means the world to me!

10. My husband is my best friend.

11. Some of my best memories are from high school (my junior and senior years) miss y'all!!

12. I worry about people's feelings way too much!!

13. I only want one more child!

14. I love my computer.

15. My grandmother is 82 and still teaching preschool!

16. I hate talking on the phone...I'd rather you just email me.

17. I love fires!

18. I connect to music I can relate too.

19. I wish I could dance and/or sing!

20. My family is my rock!

21. I am passionate about my students getting the best they can.

22. I am a homebody...but yet I love to travel!!

23. I believe prayer is a powerful thing!!

24. I love going hunting with my husband mainly for the amazing environment...I don't get to as much as I use too.

25. I had no idea how rewarding being a mother could be...I hope to be half the parent mine were to me!