WHAT DOES A SHRIMP BOAT, CHRIS HOLDING A BLOWFISH, AND ME BEING EXTREMELY SICK HAVE IN COMMON?

It was July 2002, Chris and I had been living in Biloxi, Mississippi for 5 months and were enjoying the Air Force life. My mom, her husband Brent and my sister Steph decided to come and visit us over the 4th of July. I hadn't been feeling the best, really light headed, nauseated, extremely exhausted and just didn't feel myself. I had been running a lot and told Chris that I was going to train for a half marathon. I was increasing my mileage running and just thought my body was adjusting to this and didn't think much of not feeling so well. Being pregnant though was out of the question. My family arrived and my sister said, "you look like a little mom." I thought that was kind of weird, but what do 16 year olds know. During their visit we decided that going on a Shrimp Boat ride would be a lot fun. When we were on the Shrimp Boat I didn't feel the best and thought that I was dealing with a little sea sick. We were all listening to the tour guide give his presentation when he asked if anybody would want to hold a Blowfish. Chris volunteered and that was the end for me. I got so nauseated and sick that I ran to the top deck and spent the rest of my time throwing up over the edge of the boat. My step dad Brent went and found my mom and said, " I think you have a pregnant daughter who is throwing up on the top deck of the boat." That was just the beginning of my throwing up days. Yes, I was pregnant and after one long and extremely sick pregnancy our Eliza Alice Steele finally arrived on February 17, 2003. She was the cutest baby, but yet had a streak of spitfire written all over her. I can't believe that my baby girl is 6 years old. Where does the time go? What I do know is that I love her with all of my heart and I am the luckiest mom in the world to have such a wonderful daughter as she is. Eliza as you celebrated you 6th birthday I hope it was all that you wanted and more! Also, that you will always remember how much your daddy and mommy love you always and forever! HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY ELIZA!!!!