Happy Anniversary!

So three years ago today, M and I tied the knot. I almost can't believe it's been three years...

I think back to how neurotic I was about wedding stuff and I laugh because I'm about that neurotic about baby stuff, too. (Mom, shhhhh, I know what you're thinking). The day was perfect, even with the problems - yes, I screwed up the directions to the reception in the program, so shoot me. We had the only 60 degree rainy day in August - but our pictures were still beautiful inside the reception hall. The food was delicious, the dj did an awesome job, and we had the best 200 friends and family anyone could ask for to celebrate with!

And now we have little Ezra on the way. As much as we both wanted to already have started our family, I can't help but be thankful for God's timing. It took us a year and a half to finally get a sticky baby, and the timing really couldn't have been better - even though that was a hard reality to come to.

We have so much to look forward to in the next year and so much to be thankful for right now. I've decided to make this a "thankful post"

Today, I'm thankful for:

- a perfect house, with a perfect yard - exactly what we both always wanted - and the price wasn't bad either!
-we both have stable jobs that we usually like
-2 cute but crazy dogs
-lots of helpful family and friends - especially when painting, moving or picking up furniture, recovering from accidents, or just for a laugh and some company
-we make each other laugh more than we make each other yell or cry
-little Ezra... he's changed us so much already and we don't even know him yet

I'm sure this next year will be the most crazy with our new addition, but I know that August 10, 2011 I'll have even more to be thankful for!

More Nursery

This week, the nursery was painted!!! Yippee!! It looks soooooo great.

I also almost finished the bumper. It's in the crib right now because I love the way it looks, but I need to sew up one of the ends and consult someone who knows what they're doing to help me. Now that it's mostly done, I feel better about having decided to do it. It looks good and didn't really cost us anything!




Maybe someone wants to show me how to sew curtains??? hint hint

This week I've been scouring the internet for a painting or wall hanging to put in the baby's room. I have been trying to decide what the "theme" for the room is, because there really isn't one except stripes and polka dots. I'm thinking something with dogs would be fun, and then I can sneak a little snoopy in there without it looking weird.

I started off with ebay and Amazon, and completely forgot about Etsy!!! It's a sight with all handmade items. You can find some really great hand made, one of a kind things for just about anything. I found a few paintings that I liked:

These two from SunnyDaysStudio




I'm feeling like I might be able to do something more inspired by the fabric but kind of like the one with the circles myself, but I'm afraid to take on another craft project, lol. I love, love, love, the one with the dog. It's a 12x12 collage, which is small and could probably be incorporated somewhere, too.

I also like this wall decal from designaline:

I'd probably get it in brown and put it over the baby's crib under a shelf of some kind.

And I found this decal at extradesign that I was thinking would be cute over the door or the closet door. I don't know how I feel about the sleep bubbles...


I found 2 Charlie Brown lamps that I like, too, that I think would be cute in the room without it being too Peanuts.

So peel your eyes for some cute dog-themed items and let me know if you find anything you think I'd like!

How far along? 29 weeks

Weight gain: Up 10

Belly measurement: 40 1/2, up an inch and a quarter. WOW!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep? Is not going so well. I seem to be having trouble sleeping past 6:30. I don't know what that's about. Hopefully it's just short term

Best moment this week? Painting the room and almost finishing the bumper. I just love that it is all coming together and it makes me even more excited to meet the little guy.

Food cravings: Not really. I'm just back to bottomless pit. I could eat all day long. Yesterday I had breakfast, a snack, lunch, three snacks, dinner, and a snack before bed. I'm not sure where all the food is going (probably it will show up on my thighs or butt in a few days) but I seem to be hungry, even after I eat.

Weirdest symptom: Brace yourself..... my nipples are leaking. This was not expected for maybe 2 more months and I thought maybe something was wrong with me for a day or so. It's quite interesting (read: frightening) that my body is already preparing for an outside baby when I don't feel the least bit prepared for an outside baby. I'm sure I'll never be as prepared as I'd like to be...

Funny Pregnancy Moment: Chili's for lunch - my chicken sandwich had lettuce and tomatoes on it when it came to the table and I cried. Yes, I cried. ::head desk:: Mike just said "Seriously?" and shook his head. Hey, I'm hungry and hormonal. Get my order correct and we can avoid mood swings. The waiter is lucky this one went to tears and not yelling. It could've been much worse.

Belly button in or out? In, back to the center

Movement? Yup, and it's fun to watch him from the outside and wonder what body part we're seeing. I do think I'll miss the feeling of him in there after I have him. Although it will be just as much fun to watch him squirm from the outside, there is something so wonderful about having him so close and all to myself.

What I miss? Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: My shower. I know it is approaching, and I'm not good with surprises. I don't know if you can tell but I'm a planner and it's hard for me to let things go. Hopefully I don't give M and anxiety attack over it, but I'm trying to be mellow. It's not easy.

Weekly wisdom: I got nothin' this week.

Milestones: According to theBump.com I have a squash in there. His eyes and ears are working and he's getting fat stores which mean he's more active. I can definitely agree.

Me and Ezra at 29 weeks:

Ebay and Amazon...

will suck up hours of your time if you let it. I've discovered this.

In my nesting frenzy, I've decided that I want to find something Peanuts comic strip related for the baby's room. If you don't know me, I have a slight obsession with Peanuts. I love reading the comic strips. What I'm looking for, I don't really know.

Well, in my searches I've found a lot of interesting, strange, and almost incomprehensible things, as well as a few things that I feel like I must have - but not for the baby's room.

Who on earth would wear this....


and it comes with a snoopy necktie, lol.

I think I have to have this...



and this...



They even have Charlie Brown panties on ebay, lol.

But nothing baby room appropriate, that isn't practically snoopy sucking on a bottle.

I did come across this:



Which I will be ordering as soon as I get my first pay check in September!!

Now I should get back to something more productive, like working on the crib bumper, cleaning or making dinner.