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I’m not dreaming.

For the past two days I’ve woken up with a smile on my face. I lay in bed for a few minutes confirming I’m fully awake to make sure the reason I’m smiling isn’t only a dream. And it turns out I’m not dreaming…

I AM GOING TO BE AN AUNTIE! (insert a million exclamation marks plus a ton of smiles) GAH! I’m busting out into my pathetic little happy dance again! Smile, dance, laugh, cry…that has been me over the past two days. It’s probably a bit much, but I can’t help it! Smile, dance, laugh, cry…

My older brother and his wife used to live in Alaska (totally random right?) Anyway, they are going to be moving to Hawaii this month(more randomness) but decided to visit San Diego for about a month to spend time with family. On Wednesday evening both sides of the family were sitting in my parents living room talking and laughing very loudly. The usual when we’re all together. Finally Megan(my sis-in law) handed my mom the box she had been holding by her side and tells her it’s a gift for my mom and dad….this is what was inside…

It was absolutely perfect. I can honestly say I’ve never seen my parents express the type of happiness that they showed that night. As for me, well, I’m sure you can only imagine. I could hardly speak and my eyelids had no chance against the floods my eyes were producing. Every time I hugged someone, I started crying so after a while I decided it’d be best to just hide behind Eddie and gather myself.

I’ve wanted to be an auntie for as long as I can remember. Not a mom. Just an auntie But I’ve learned not to say that we are never going to have children, so I’m not saying never. But it’s definitely not in our plans, for a very, very long time. So I guess I feel this is the closest I’ll ever get. And I’m completely ok with that. It’s what I’ve wanted. Ever since my brother got married I’ve been that family member asking about when they planned to reproduce. Which is why I’m going to do everything I can to be the best auntie I can be. Even if that means going to Hawaii fifty times a year, but I guess I’ll just have to make the sacrifice.

On a totally different note, Eddie and I will be headed to Las Vegas this weekend for WPPI. It will be my second time attending and to be honest, I don’t know if I am more nervous or excited. I don’t even know how I feel about the whole thing. It’s kind of overwhelming but I’m looking forward to meeting a lot of photographers who’s work I admire. So, hopefully I can keep the awkward situations to a minimum, and if not, I guess Eddie and I will seek refuge in the buffets. Lots of buffets.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! And thank you for bearing with me as I gush about little pieces of my personal life

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Christine - Awwww. Congratulations!! Being an Auntie is the best ever :)

gloria thompson - Well, your mother surprised me in the funniest way when I heard the shocking news. I waited almost 2 hours to hear this great news! As I'm walking towards your mother's car, I hear Alicia 20 feet away from me tell some of your cousins', I'm going to be an ABUELA!!!! I just about dropped dead! I turned around and said, "que dijiste"!!!! and you can just imagine your mother's expression =) All in all it's the best news I have heard in a long time! I'm going to be a great auntie! & I'm sure this kid will have lot's of cute shoes thanks to you =)

alicia - I did the same thing! In the morning I asked myself did I dream? Did I hear right? My boy and his wife are having a baby and that means I'm going to be an abuela, grandma or nana!!! I don't know what baby is going to call me, but it will be all good! We are very happy, like I said, babies can came as a big surprise,when you least expect, it's all good!!! love Mom

Nicole Glenn - Yay!! Congrats Auntie!! Now you just have to wait 9 months and persuade them to come back to SD. Although, Hawaii is not a bad alternative!! Have a blast at WPPI!!

Christine Pobke - Congrats Auntie M!!! :) So excited for you and your family!!! :) And have a wonderful time in Vegas, can't wait to hear all about it!!!!!!! :)

Hannah - Wow, congratulations! Your post made me cry - so joyful.

Dulce - wow, your brother is going to be a dad! let him know that vince and I say congrats to him and his wife. what a beautiful gift to your parents. I am so happy for your family!

s h e r r y - CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D:D:D

yave - aaaahhhhh isn't that sweet? my little one is going to be an auntie... and she's excited to have an actual human kid around?? wow! now, those are news to post for sure! I'm sure you are going to be the BEST auntie, (you have a pretty good one already for starters, if I do say so myself)!! :) Mazel Tov princess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ajira - Congratulations! That is wonderful news! If you were here you'd hear me ululating (cultural thing), I'm so happy for you. Being an auntie rocks. My nephew was born two years before my son. I'm convinced that's what got me pregnant! LOL. So never say never indeed. We'd also been planning to wait a while. Ha! Beautiful images of a gorgeous sculpture by the way. So serene and sacred and just plain lovely. I'm glad you share your personal journey Marissa. It's an honour to get to know you a little at a time, this way. Blessings to you and your family!!