Early Christmas/Brother Fun

Because everyone is here for Thanksgiving and our Grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary Party ... we decided to have some early Christmas/Family fun. Dad made breakfast! We opened some gifts, hung out in pajamas and had some good brother fun.

Tonight we intend to have even more fun playing games and watching movies. And tomorrow all of us girls are going shopping!

This picture is of the boys playing Wii Ski (Logan's Christmas present from us). They seemed tbe having a lot of fun. :)

Popcorn for Thanksgiving

I sure do hope that no-one decides to serve popcorn for Thanksgiving dinner. :)

After all, like poor Charlie Brown a lot of us are merely amateurs at this whole cooking business. -Which, of course, is why I decided to order pies rather than baking them myself.

I strongly believe that pregnant women loose all ability to cook for the 9-10 months that they are expecting. Which, Aaron generally doesn't mind because it means we get to eat out a lot more and also, because I don't try so hard to get him to eat a bunch of vegetables.

-On a side note, the first part of my family has arrived safely! It is nice to have them here in our home. -I can't wait to beat them all at Monopoly. :)

Thanksgiving Tom Turkey

It is Thanksgiving Time and I am soooo excited. I love to eat. :) -This is no surprise to those of you who know me.

Since I have been pregnant I have had less of an appetite, but slowly my love for desserts, chocolate, and just good food in general has returned. -I think the things I am most excited about eating this year are green bean casserole and mashed potatoes and gravy.

-Aaron doesn't like green beans. :( And I don't know how to make gravy. -Tragic I know. So, having this opportunity with my family is great.

Some of them are traveling today! I can't wait for them to get here. :)

-Just curious, but if you'd like to comment and leave your favorite Thanksgiving food I think it would be fun to see what everyone else looks forward to eating. -Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Potatoes, Rolls, Frogs-Eye-Salad, Yummy Potatoes, Olives and much, much more. :)

On a side note: I had a college room-mate who used to like Cranberry jelly straight from the can with a spoon. -Silly, silly girl. I love you anyway.

Happy Turkey Week!

Monopoly Champion

I decided to pick a different game for Aaron. And since we haven't ever played Monopoly that was the game of choice for this afternoon! We had so much fun. I was down to morgaging almost all of my properties and even had just $1 left at one point. But got very lucky and landed on Free Parking. Collected an amazing pot of money and proceeded to buy houses, hotels and eventually there was no avoiding it ... Victory was mine! -Winner, winner, winner. :)

I have the CUTEST Niece Ever!

I have the cutest niece ever. Don't believe me ... then go to http://www.marshallandlanette.blogspot.com/ and see for yourselves. -While you are there be sure to post a comment on Marshall's blog from Friday Nov 21st. If he gets 20 comments he promised his wife that he would post every day this week. -While I am not sure I can endure reading 7 whole boy-posts from Marshall, I do want more pictures of my niece, which are currently up for ransom. Please help, and have fun seeing how cute an 8-month-old baby can be.

Why, oh Why do I have to Work?

Why, oh Why do I have to Work?

There is still plenty of work to do, but as our magazine seasons come to an end and as they slowly phase out part of my job in preparation for my departure. There are spurts of slow and fast moments.

There is also an increase in "Wow you are starting to show" and "You're still here" comments from some of my co-workers.

Put the two together with the fact that it's Friday, my boss is gone, and Aaron has had the whole day off to play WOW and you can see where I am at.

Utterly and totally bored, I am very tempted to leave early. :)

Gift Registry Junky

Alright, so I have another confession to make. I am a Gift Registry Junky. - A what you might ask? Well, let me explain ... you know how Bed Bath and Beyond, Wal-Mart and Target all have gift registries for future brides and grooms. Well I love them. When I find out my friends are getting married checking out their registry is almost as exciting as getting their wedding invitation in the mail.

I love finding them a gift and seeing what items have been fulfilled as their wedding approaches.

Of course, when you are the one getting married this practice is strictly taboo. Since, you want to be surprised by the various wedding gifts people may get you.

But since I am married I can now be an official Gift Registry Junky. Right now I have two friends getting married. One next week and another friend getting married in December!

So, along with my Christmas and blogging obsessions, checking my 3+ e-mail accounts, Netflicks que list, online bank statements, and various shopping sites I love checking out my friends gift registries. :)

Pies

I just ordered some very yummy pies for this years Thanksgiving feast!

2 Homestyle-Apple
2 Pumpkin
1 Pecan
1 Wildberry
1 Chocolate-French Silk
1 Lemon-Meringue

Now all we need is some ice-cream. :)

It's going to be one very fun party. I can't wait for everyone to come.

Hurry! -Come Faster so we can all have some pie. :)

Prego

Aaron likes to call me "Prego." And whenever he does it makes me think of the spagetti sauce.

Now, that my belly is getting rounder he seems to be calling me "Prego" a lot more often. Caleb is also kicking a lot more often. And often times we can tell where he is at by the hard spot in my tummy. -I think Aaron likes being able to tell he is there by poking him. :)

Yesturday, we got some more things done in Caleb's room. Like hanging shelfs and arranging furniture. We still are waiting on getting our changing table -since it is out of stock right now, but overall I think we are pretty organized.

Plus, we got some more Christmas decorations out. And Aaron helped me clean the pantry -not his favorite project for the day, but I couldn't have done it without him.

Oh, and I almost forgot ... we played a game of Scrable and I almost, very nearly beat him. It was a very close round. And it's always good to keep things competitive. :)

Oh Christmas Tree!

When I came home from my buisness trip to Salt Lake Aaron had suprised me and set up the Christmas tree! I have been excited about decorating and finally got my opportunity last night while Aaron was playing WOW.

I still have Christmas dishes to organize and other odds and ends. But the tree is beautiful and I got my nativities up. The main one is pictured.

Also, last week I wrapped a few gifts. I think maybe we should let Abby open hers at Thanksgiving time -but she'll have to ask her Mom and Dad. :)

Plus, I have one ornament that I think I need Mom's help hanging up. -One of those Mom and daughter kind of things. :)

Can't wait to see everyone in a couple of weeks.

Sevens

7 things I can do: 1. Give great hugs 2. Make the bed really well. 3. Keep clean laundry around. 4. Tease Logan 5. Pay my bills on time. 6. Shop 7. Celebrate Christmas!

7 things I can't do: 1. Arrive on time. 2. Move my car before the 2 hour parking limit is up. 3. Not eat chocolate every day. 4. Not burn the last batch of cookies 5. Beat Aaron at Scrabble. 6. Speak Mandarin 7. Watch scary movies late at night.

7 TV shows I watch: 1. Smallville 2. Biggest Looser 3. House 4. John and Kate Plus Eight 5. Curious George 6. House Hunters 7. What not to Wear

7 things I say the most: 1. Anyways ... 2. Guess What? 3. Is it time to go home yet? 4. Stargate? 5. I love you the mostest! 6. Will you get me ... 7. Snuggle Me.

7 people I admire most: 1. My College Professors 2. My Family 3. My Great Grandmother (she made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world) 4. My Grandpa L. (he can build anything) 5. Lanette (what a great Mom) 6. Kami (a great listener) 7. Aaron (he's got such a big heart and is going to be a great Dad).

7 favorite foods: 1. Chocolate 2. Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 3. Dried Fruit 4. Italian Food 5. Mexican Food 6. Chicken Dumplings 7. Breakfast

7 people to tag: The Seven Dwarfs

80 Days and Counting

So, it's fun to have a count down for how long until Caleb's due date. -Speaking of he just kicked me. Anyhow, as I was saying ... it's fun but sometimes 80 days seems like so many.

Aaron was perdicting that maybe, just maybe he may come sooner than Feb. 1st. Possibly sometime in January. Because technically, Caleb would be considered "full term" anywhere from about the 15th of January on. So, he would be healthy and ready and maybe, just maybe he might want to meet us as soon as possible. :)

Anyhow, we will just have to wait and see.

Aaron, Caleb and I's Dr. Visit

Today Aaron, Caleb and I went to the Dr. for my gestational diabetes test. They gave me this funny drink (kind of like non carbonated 7-up) and then later took my blood (not fun - I cried). I passed the test so we are good, but about 10-15 minutes after I had the drink Caleb started freaking out like he was doing a million jumping jacks. -Note to self: if Caleb's not moving enough try drinking 7-up to give him a sugar-high. :)

Anyhow, it was kind of a funny experience. I don't know why I started crying after they took my blood -it's not like it hurt. I think I was just so nervous. And the nurse kept trying to get me to talk, --which perhaps helps some people not think about what's going on, but unfortunately doesn't work for me. I am just glad Aaron was there. And, that he still loves me even though I am such a cry-baby. We did get a good laugh out of it though. :)

The Doughnut Party!

Just a couple pictures of all the fun at the Doughnut Party! I think I ate about 3 1/2 including doughnut holes. Yummy, yummy. :)

Good job Grandpa, Grandma and all the fabulous decorators.

Party Weekend!

This weekend is Aaron and I's party weekend. We took some time off work and are going to be lazy and just enjoy being together.

Plus, we are getting together with some family for a doughnut party at Grandma and Grandpa's. Party, Party, Party! Sorry if you live too far away to come. -Grandpa really does make the best homemade doughnuts. I would try to save you one, but they are just too good. :)

First Tag- ABC Tag

First Tag- ABC Tag
A- Attached or Single? Very Attached
B- Best Friend? Aaron
C- Cake or Pie? Both with Milk
D- Day of Choice? Saturdays
E- Essential Item? Clean clothes
F- Favorite Color? Orange
G- Gummy Bears or Worms? Bears! Chocolate Covered Cinnamon ones. :)
H- Hometown? The Middle of Nowhere, Oregon
I- Indulgence(s)? New Shoes
J- January or July? July
K- Kids? Almost ... 90 days and counting
L- Life is incomplete without? Flowers
M- Marriage Date? November
N- Number of Siblings? 3 "Little" brothers
O- Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P- Phobias or Fears? Burglers
Q- Quotes? "Party! Party! Party!"
R- Reason to Smile? Hugs from Aaron
S- Season? Spring
T- Tag 5 People? Lanette, Stacey, Susie, Jen and Mom
U- Unknown Fact? The Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch and flys through the air bringing presents to all good girls and boys.
V- Very Favorite Store? Cinnamon Bear
W- Worst Habit? Bugging Aaron
X- X-Ray or Ultrasound? Ultrasound
Y- Your Favorite Food? Italian
Z- Zodiac? Ram

Baby Shopping

Today Aaron and I went Baby Shopping. We almost bought a crib, changing table and dresser ... but decided to wait and look a little more online.

We did find a car seat and stroller set though! It's the one pictured to the left. We felt like the neutral coloring would work well for a boy or a girl. -Just in case we have more kids later on.

Yes all you Grandparents can keep your fingers crossed for more kids later on. Depending on the day and the back aches we change the number of kids we'd like to have on a daily basis.

We also found something amazing for our house! It almost didn't fit in our SUV and we almost couldn't fit it through the door into our house. Lol. -Guess we'd better not ever try to move. :)