Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Sick on the Couch

That's me...sick on the couch since Sunday night...tonsils flared up again with something nasty, fever, chills, achy body, etc. Very glad to know that, this time next week, I will be rid of those two lumps of tissue in the back of my throat forever!

In the meantime, I've been catching up on some photos from the past few weeks, and I thought I'd share a few with you.

One of my best friends, Brent, invited me to officiate his wedding ceremony...it was my first time. We had a great time hanging out with Brent and Katie, I saw several friends from high school that I haven't seen since I graduated ten years ago, and Tricia and I enjoyed our first pleasure trip out of town without Gwyneth (we were excited to come home, though).





We've finally got our guest room set up, and Ralphie has been making the most of our new double mattress (and the hide-away from Gwyneth)...


Meka and Gwyneth have been spending more and more time playing together...


We're enjoying lots of walks around the neighborhood and the beautiful sunsets that come along with the end of summer here on the beach...






We've been involved with a bunch of different fund-raisers for our CF Walk coming up this weekend...Meka loves tagging along when she can.

And, Gwyneth continues to love squishing things against her face...

I hope your September is going well!

Nate

35 comments:

Ashley said...

I love the picture of you and Trisha! It's a great one! Hope you feel better!

Sheryl said...

oh my goodness, i love the pictures. not that you aren't handsome..but tricia looks AMAZING!!

somewhere i missed the fact that you were having your tonsils removed - yikes - but i am sure you'll be glad to have that over.

Kristina said...

WOW! Your bride is beautiful and so is your daughter!! How did you get so lucky? ;-)

Amanda Shih said...

Absolutely love that first picture of you and Tricia. Wow!

Erin said...

Great pics of you and Tricia! She looks so beautiful! I love her hair. How nice to get a little time away but I am sure you missed your precious little girl.

Jen Wilson said...

Kid-less weekends away are AWESOME (as is the home-coming). Glad you two had a great time! Love that first photo.

Anonymous said...

Hi. I haven't visited your blog in a while, and was so happy to see how healthy Tricia looks and what a big girl your daughter has grown into. You have a beautiful family...A reminder how great our God is.
Rhonda
Oregon

ShEiLa said...

Sweet post.

Whenever you get to read anything from a male perspective I enjoy it.
I am touched by how much you love your leading ladies... and it shines through in your photography.

Thanks for all the open insight and sharing.

ToOdLeS.

Irma said...

HOW does your wife get prettier each and every day???

Anonymous said...

Love the pictures! My family was just at the Outer Banks for Labor Day weekend, visiting a friend in Manteo. A good time was had by all and we even got in a little fishing! We also went to the aquarium which was great. Now I am wondering when we will get back down that way....soon I hope! God Bless!

Katey said...

Gwyneth is getting SO big...i can't believe how much she has grown!!!

Praying you feel better SOON and are back on your feet in no-time!

Penny said...

You both looked beautiful! The pics are great! I had my tonsils out at 40! Yes, 40! Best decision ever! Last time I had strep, Darvocet wouldn't touch the pain. The tonsilectomy was a piece of cake compared to strep. =)

Laura said...

Your pics are so beautiful!!

Hoep that you are feeling better soon!

God bless.

Laura said...

Your pics are so beautiful!!

Hoep that you are feeling better soon!

God bless.

Anonymous said...

Can't help but notice and comment that Tricia looks so good and healthy ... absolutely gorgeous. Your girl sure can strike a pose! Destiny D.

PS You make a stunning couple!

Unknown said...

great pictures!

Anonymous said...

I've been following your blog since just about the beginning! I'm glad things are going well. Love the picture of you and Trisha! GWYNETH....well she's just BEAUTIFUL! Hope you feel better quickly and that your surgery/recovery go smoothly next week.

Izzy :)

AllTheKingsBlessings said...

You are just a gorgeous family! You all look great and healthy! (Sorry to hear you are feeling yucky now!) I still check up on you all often, and pray for you. Just thought you should know! Enjoy your Fall time! :)

TheRagan3 said...

oh my heavens... those pictures of you and Tricia are incredible! you 2 look fantastic! You clean up pretty good Nate!

Nana2Six said...

What a great post! The pictures are amazing and you two look like newly-weds! Tricia is absolutely stunning! I have been reading and praying for you family since before your little one was born. I have learned so much about CF and have come to understand many things from being a Confessions follower. Thank you Nate for sharing your life and that of your family with us!

Mickey & Minnie said...

I love the end of summer in the OBX. I'm so jealous that you get that everyday. The pictures are precious. Hope you feel better soon.

Amy said...

Great photos! I love the picture of you and Trisha. Feel better soon.

Emily said...

Tricia's hair looks absolutely stunning! =)
Hope your "tonsil removal" goes well!
Prayers...

Momof2bz said...

When I read the first line of the post, I thought you should get those darn things removed! Glad to hear that you are and hopefully you'll be feeling better soon. I hope there is lots of ice cream, pudding and water ice for you to enjoy during your recovery.

I love the pictures! You and Tricia are such a beautiful fun couple. It's no wonder that Gwyneth is an absolute beauty :)

Tricia Nugen said...

Great photos as always! Tricia looks amazing (that's weird to type we have the same name and same spelling) I hope your surg goes well. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy - mom of many said...

Tricia's hair is looking so good these days.
I'll be praying for the upcoming surgery.
Kathy

Staci said...

Nate, those photos are stunning. I guess it doesn't hurt that you have beautiful subjects. Tricia looks so beautiful! She's glowing.

Hope you recover quickly and that your surgery goes smoothly. Take care!

~j~ said...

You and Tricia are smokin HOT! So happy for your little get away but know the feeling of returning home to the little one! Such a busy and beautiful time for you. I pray that you have minimal discomfort post surgery and that you enjoy all the yummy jello you will probably get to consume! :)
j

Jen said...

Those are wonderful!! Thanks for sharing them. I hope you are on the mend and will be all set to go next week!

Mary said...

What great pics!!
Thanks for sharing with us - hope you are feeling better soon and the surgery goes well and cures all!!
:-)

Jennifer Burgett said...

Could Tricia be any prettier?

CulyQFun said...

Cute pictures of you and Trisha!!!
Thanks for sharing.
I still check in all the time, just don't comment each time.

Oma & Opa said...

Love the pics. Tricia & Gwyneth are beautiful! Praying the surgery goes well & you are feeling yourself real soon. Also praying that there is lots of sunshine for your Great Strides Walk.

Shawna - Round Rock, Texas said...

I, too, love the picture of you and Tricia. Such a beautiful couple. I did laugh we I saw the silly one of you two hamming it up for the camera. How fun!!!

Unknown said...

LOL...thanks for that. It's the middle of the night and I appreciate the laugh. The last picture of Gwyneth and the caption are precious!