My Last Day of Work

Today is my last day of work. Well, at least my last paid day of work. I am sure taking care of Caleb will be very enjoyable, but of course lots of work. :)

It has been nice getting everything ready for when I would leave and I feel that I've done a good job. I will miss the people I've worked with. However, I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to stay at home.

Caleb the Wiggle

Caleb the Wiggle Worm has been very active today. He started his spurt of activity yesterday afternoon at the movie theater and has been getting even more exercise in today.

Usually he moves and kicks so softly and sporadically that it is hard for Aaron to feel him move. But not today. You can see my stomach move. And his constant moving is reliable and rhythmic. :)

I think he's getting excited to be born. Tomorrow he will be 35 weeks old! Just two weeks away from being "full-term."

Almost Christmas Eve

Hurray! It's almost Christmas Eve!

Aaron and I plan on making some good food and being lazy. :) -Of course, good food for an uncomfortable pregnant girl like myself isn't too fancy, but I did buy a small ham and hopefully we'll be making Chicken Divan and Green-Bean Casserole (I missed out on this one at Thanksgiving). :)

Also, -now don't be shocked, I am reading a book called Christmas Jars. I received it as a gift a year or two ago and decided to check it out. It is a small book, so I don't feel like I am making a return to reading, just enjoying something different. -Besides Christmas stories don't really count as books, now do they?

Anyhow, I decided to read last night when I was very awake and my sweet husband was very tired. It was nice to sit in the glider in Caleb's room and read. -After about 3 chapters I was good and went to bed, although still not tired. -Maybe when I finish I might read another book I got as a Christmas gift today: The Christmas Sweater. This one is hard bound and thicker, so it looks bookish, but it does say Christmas in the title -so maybe it doesn't really count. :)

Too Much Snow!

My friend Jen was right, I shouldn't have prayed for so much snow. :(

I got stuck in front of my house 3 times, and Aaron got my car stuck once trying to get it back into our driveway/garage. We had at least 2 neighbors help at various times. Poor Aaron had to come home from work to help, and then drove me to work to avoid further distress.

Even our SUV has to pull its weight in order to get through all the fluff.

-In addition, it should continue to snow all day. Crazy Idaho Snow!

Aaron and I's Early Christmas Present

Mom, Dad and Grandpa Long helped us get a snow blower for Christmas! We are very excited and had to take our new toy out for a test run. :)

Now all we need to do is hope for a "White Christmas" with more of the fluffy stuff.

As, for other news in our life ... not much has been happening. We are happy and content.

We have had an amazing surplus of bread lately. Considering the normal loaf we have from the grocery store, the bread Mom, Dad, Cam, Kim, Grandma and Grandpa made last week, the loaf from our neighbors, the 3 loaves from my company door prize ... and well as much as we like it that's a lot of bread for two people to eat. 6 loaves of bread to be exact. :) -Luckily two of our friends adopted a loaf so that at least brings it down to 4, and I think we'll freeze at least one loaf for later. :)

Other news is that Aaron got me a red poinsettia yesterday! I don't know why I love them so much, but it just doesn't seem like Christmas without one. -So, I was VERY excited.

Caleb is doing well, running out of room to do summer-salts and focusing on putting on some baby weight before he is born. -His mom feels really big, but is happy to know he's doing good.

We hope all our family, friends and blog followers are having a great Christmas week. Love you guys.

Christmas Time

Tonight was my work Christmas party! Aaron's sister took a quick picture of us by our Christmas tree before we headed out for dinner. -It's a lot easier to see Caleb's presence now that we are getting closer to the end of our pregnancy. :)

Caleb's due date is the 1st of February, but he is considered full-term Jan. 11th. So, I am hoping for a happy, healthy baby --who can come a little early if he's ready at the end of January.

Merry Christmas!!!

Shoveling Snow

See how cute Aaron is shoveling snow. :) He's such a great husband.

Party Night!

Winner!


Dinner at The Olive Garden. Delicious. Does it seem like someone is missing? Oh, wait it must be Logan. Party! Party! Party! Sorry you had to miss the fun. :)

Monopoly Champion Again!

Tonight for Family Home Evening we played Monopoly again! And I am proud to say that once again I am the champion. :)

Aaron put huge hotels on Boardwalk and Park Place, but the luck of the dice only made me land there once. :)

Holiday Dating Advice

Aaron and I decided that our Holiday Dating Advice this year would be: that if you are single and need a new pick-up-line that this one ought to get your point accross:

"I've got some Mistletoe at my house and was wondering if you'd like to come help me check it out?"

US States Game

A friend at work forwarded me this really great game. I've attached the link address below. Basicly after you push the start button you have 10 minutes to try to name all 50 US states. -You don't have to know where they go, you just have to be able to spell the state names correctly.

My first try I only got 39 right. -Now it's become a challenge to get them all. A few minutes ago I got 49 right! See how you do and enjoy. :)

http://www.sporcle.com/games/states.php

A Fun Day

Today I got to go out to lunch at Johnny Carinos with two of my girl-friends. We had a lot of fun. I ordered a spinich and tomato pizza -inspired by my sister-in-laws genious when we went to lunch there last week. :)

Afterwards one of the girls and I went shopping for Christmas gifts. I found Aaron some great stuff. And my friend had this amazing coupon, plus I had some more coupons for his other gifts -so, I feel like I did really well.

Then tonight Becky, Aaron and I went to see Twilight at the theater. It was fun. Aaron and I stopped at Best Buy and Perkins on the way home. It felt like a little mini-date. :)

It's been a good and relaxed weekend. I am greatful to have so many good friends.

Calling All Christmas Elfs

I would like to get some gift ideas, for Aaron, from all my faithful bloggers. I have a list of possibilities, but I think some help could inspire some even greater creativity.

-So, please leave a suggestion in my comment box.

And Aaron, ... no cheating you don't get to look at the comments section on this blog!

New Boots and Diamond Earings

Today I am wearing some new boots my Mom gave me and my diamond stud earings. For some reason it makes me feel like a million bucks. :)

Aaron let me get my earings on a cruise we went on for our 6 month wedding anniversary. -That was before car, house and baby payments came along. :) And since my hands have been randomly swelling I've decided it's best to not wear my wedding ring. -So, I guess what I am saying is that I am glad I can still have some bling from Aaron to make me feel like a princess.

Also, for all you loyal blog readers. We went into the Doctor a little early this month (due to the swelling issue) and everything is going fine. My blood pressure and the baby's heart beat and measurements are all where they should be.

As for the numbness I've been feeling in my arms ... well the Dr. says it's probably from the increased blood flow during pregnancy, possibly carpel tunnel related. -So, not fun, but too bad. Wearing a brace or two may help at night. And it should go away in ummmm 2 months, 1 and a half if I am lucky. :)

Disney Princess Quiz

You Are Aurora! (A.K.A. Sleeping Beauty.)

Thoughtful and loving. Authority figures probably have been sheltering you all of your life. Thankfully you're a very tranquil person who is content with what life has given you, but secretly you want to know how the outside world works.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

I took this quiz after seeing it on my friend Jen's Blog. It was fun. If you have a minute to play click on the Which Disney Princess Are You? link. :)

The Ever Elusive Changing Table

We have finally been able to find the ever elusive changing table to match Caleb's crib and dresser. Sears told us about a month and a half ago that although they didn't have the table in stock that they should be getting more in -especially since they are still selling them on the floor. Not!

After many a trip and phone call to our local Sears we decided to take things into our own hands. The company that makes the baby furniture only sells to Sears and doesn't sell directly online. So, we had Aaron's Dad look in Arizona. He had almost as much trouble as us, but miraculously there was one changing table left in the color we wanted to match our other furniture! Hurray!

-He's bringing it up in about a week and a half. And we are very excited. :) Thanks Grandpa Bly :)