Excited for the Weekend!

Today I am just so excited for the weekend!

We should get to see some good friends that are visiting, hang out with my brother and his wife, and maybe sneak in an appearance at a Halloween party.

Plus, I know I am weird, but we get to do laundry and go grocery shopping! Plus, sleep in, hang out at home. The list goes on and on. :)

Also, I found the cutest baby section at Fred Meyers last night! I got a pair of shoes, jeans, 2 t-shirts and some bibs for 9-month-old kids. The clothes are so grown up. My little man is going to be big before I know it and he's not even born yet.

Beware it's the Mailman

We have been warned ...

In the Sun He Melted, Melted, Melted

So, our friendly neighborhood snowman in our yard is slowly melting. I was going to try to take a picture of him in all his glory, but his fat carrot nose had fallen off and he just didn't look as jolly as before.

Also! Aaron played Risk with me last night! And I won, which he says I almost always do. But still he played! Plus, it gets even better ... he made chocolate chip cookies as well. -What a great family night activity.

Also, I think Caleb's been kicking his Mom a little more lately. -Someone should tell this baby that it's not nice to kick your Mom. Lol.

Tagged

I was tagged by Stacey, so here you go.

8 TV SHOWS I LOVE TO WATCH
Smallville
Curious George
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Gilmore Girls
John and Kate Plus 8
Any house remodeling show
Stargate (a little burned out on this one right now, but it will pass)
House

8 PLACES I LOVE TO EAT
Johnny Carinos
Tucanos
Olive Garden
Texas Roadhouse
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
The Blue Bell
Cold Stone Creamery

8 THINGS THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY
I went to church
Aaron and I got to spend time with our friends and their family
I talked with my family on the phone
Watched Jacob the Liar movie
Brainstormed for Christmas presents
Called and made appointments for next week.
Blogged about the snowman in our front yard.
Went to bed early

8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
Christmas!
Decorating the Christmas tree
Thanksgiving time and seeing our family
Dr. Appointments for our baby
My 1st wedding anniversary
Working in the yard next spring
The Tail of Despereaux movie
Getting to stay home with our baby.

8 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT FALL
The colors Red and Orange – they are my favorites
My Mums are gorgeous.
Hot Chocolate with mini marshmallows
Thanksgiving Dinner
Watching the fireplace.
Being busy at work.
Flannel pajamas
Pumpkins

8 THINGS ON MY WISH LIST
Go to Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas
Putting up the Christmas tree early this year (and every year)
A new Christmas Poinsettia
Never having to cook dinner again (in a phase right now where I don’t like to cook)
Going to California for Vacation
Playing Risk with Aaron
Bath and Body Works Fall Bubble Baths
New shoes (not sure what kind, just in a mood to shop for shoes)

8 Quirks
I love to work.
I need lots of HUGS!
I get obsessed with the same board game and want to play it over and over again.
I have a “right way” to fold towels and sometimes refold them if they don’t look beautiful stacked in the cupboard.
I am ok with getting an occasional parking ticket. (Yes, I know it’s a waste of $5)
I cut up the Spaghetti-O Meatballs into halves and fourths.
I double check to make sure the doors are locked before going to bed.
I always check the hotel/guest sheets for snakes/spiders when I am away from home. –So, far I have never found one, but I still check.

8 PEOPLE I'M TAGGING
Well, I think it would be fun if people reading my blog would like to play, but I am not going to hold anyone to it. Hope you all are enjoying this almost Holiday season.

One Day Later

One day later and we have snow that is sticking to the ground.

Our neighbors even built a snowman in our front yard. It's got a carrot nose, tree branch arms and a red and white scarf.

Plus, Aaron organized the garage while I was at a baby shower yesterday! So, now I even get to park in the garage. :)

It's Snowing

One week later ... and it's snowing. See how the middle tree has more color now. Crazy stuff is going on around here. Snow in early October.

Plus, we got candy corn at the store last night! -Not a dedicated candy corn eater like some friends and belly hitters I know, but definately willing to share if you guys come and visit.

Baby it's Cold Outside.

Wow is it cold today. Aaron blew out the sprinklers this morning and we are anticipating snow for tomorrow.

I had to work today, but it's a slow Friday. I've been filing and answering phone calls. -My space-heater is on for extra warmth and I can't wait for the weekend. I still haven't got that Risk game in yet, but maybe I can persuade a certain cute guy I know to humor me. :)

Skittles - Taste the Rainbow

So, today is one of those slow days at work. So, I went down stairs and got some quarter candy. And man do I love Skittles! The sweet citrus taste reminds me of 7up -- another pregnancy favorite.

Kind of funny how a sweet pick me up can do wonders to spruce up a slow day.

Speaking of "spruce" is it just me or are any of the rest of you loyal blog readers ready to put up your Christmas tree? -I am so anxious. The earliest I can convince Aaron to help is Nov 1st. And then he says it can only stay till about Jan. 5th.

Bah Hum-bug I think we should leave it up all year round. :)

Fall Colors

Today Aaron and I have been enjoying staying home. In between watching Conferance sessions Aaron and I made both banana bread and apple crisp!

Our yard is very colorful as the leaves on the trees are begining to change colors. Also, many of the flowers we have are enjoying the extra moisture and cool weather.

Plus, we hung up our first pictures today! We have lots of artwork, etc. to decorate with, but have been slow about unpacking. -Must of been all that painting, re-carpeting and baby growing that has been slowing us down. -That's ok though, we will have everything unpacked and organized by the time our family comes to visit next month!

My favorite colors are oranges and reds so I absolutely love these fall colors!

It's the Weekend!

I am so excited that it's the weekend. Aaron and I went grocery shopping yesterday. So, if we want to -we don't even need to leave the house! And if I am lucky maybe I can convince Aaron to play Risk! -I am kind of obsessed with that particular board game lately; which means poor Aaron is tired of playing it. Maybe if I let him win a little more he'd like it better. Lol.

Other hopes are to get some more boxes organized around the house and to do laundry for next week. Oh, and I need to figure out how to freeze zuchini. Our neighbor has an amazing garden and I have 3 torpedo sized zuchini on my kitchen cupboard. Not to mention a box of apples from my boss and bananas screaming banana bread. -Guess I'll be in the kitchen a little bit too trying to figure it all out.

As far as I know the baby is doing fine. I still haven't really felt him kick, but I am starting to gain a little weight and my stomach is getting a little rounder. Thank goodness for that maternity clothes shopping trip about 2 weeks ago. :)