Despite my restful day yesterday I am really dragging today. I had a lot that I needed to get done, but had no motivation what-so-ever. So, I decided since I didn't feel like doing any housework, why not scrap a little? I finished up the baby calender that my mom gave me today. It turned out so cute, but of course I made a big mess! (You should see my floor...yikes!)
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My dear sweet husband decided to buy me a remote start for my van as my Christmas gift, but like a typical man he waited until the last minute to get it. He went to the car shop on December 23rd about 5 at night and of course they told him there was no way they could get it put in until well after Christmas. So, he got a gift certificate so I could get it done later. Well, apparently lots of wives got remote starts because I wasn't able to get an appointment until January 21st to get it put in!! We had all those cold days and every time I would think to myself how nice a remote start would have been right about then...LOL! And of course I had to tease my hubby and remind him that the gift certificate was doing a poor job of warming up my car for me! But now it's in and I absolutely love it!! I guess since I have that now I can tolerate winter for a bit longer!
Yesterday I went in for my 3 hr glucose test...check out my other blog for more info..anyway, I had to fast for 12 hrs before the test and for 3 1/2 hours during the test. They drew my blood every hour on the hour, so needless to say I watched the clock a lot!! Surprisingly enough the time passed quickly and I survived...I didn't starve to death like I thought I might...LOL! Now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed for good results!!
Today, our 44th president was sworn into office. Obviously I did not take this picture, but it is something significant that has happened this year and something that will always be a part of our history. I know a lot of people are worried about this man being the leader of our country, but I feel that it is what it is. The only thing we can do now is pray that God will give him wisdom to do what is best for us and our country. And despite any ones political views it is a day to be remembered. It shows that no dream is too big and that all things are possible.
Monday the kids didn't have school. We really had a relaxing day. First we took Sam to the doctors for his check up. Then we had lunch at Mcy D's. We also made a stop at Target to check out their clearance deals. After we got home I got some scrapbooking done. I'm working on the baby calender that my mom got me for Christmas. The kids were a little tired so they decided to pop in a movie and chill out on the floor. I just thought it was so cute how they we all cuddled up together...that doesn't always happen :)
Sunday we spent the day over at my mother-in-laws house. She love having her family over on the weekends. She especially loves spending time with her grand babies. Of course, she always makes us a great meal too. This day we all thought cookies sounded good, so grandma and the girls decided to whip some up. She is so wonderful about letting the kids help and they love it. Here they are mixing the ingredients in the mixer. They each took turns scraping the bowl and turning the mixer on and off. Then they each got to scoop the dough onto the cookie sheet. They are good little bakers. The cookies were delicious and it didn't take long before they were gone!
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Friday I decided to re-organize my bedroom/scrap room or rather scrap room/bedroom. The baby will be sleeping in there with us and it has been driving me crazy trying to figure out how to fit everything in our tiny room. Yes, this could be considered nesting. What can I say...I'm a planner. Surprisingly enough I made it work. I ended up turning my closet into a nice storage area for the majority of my scrap supplies and the rest are either on my desk or that turquoise shelf in the corner. I did empty one shelf for the baby though...yay me! Just for fun, here is the end result...our baby girls "nursery!"
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What's for breakfast? This is one of our usual weekend breakfasts. Homemade egg muffins. They are quick and easy to make and oh so yummy!!
Okay, okay...I'm sure you've all seen a lot of prego mama's do the heart with their hands on the belly picture, but I didn't want to be left out so here is my take on it...stretch marks and all. I am 28 weeks now and in the third trimester...we are almost there!!
{She actually got them from her mom's house since she was visiting there for the weekend so just want to say a quick thanks to Colleen!!} 
Here is a picture of me using one on Day 11...please don't mind my cookie sheet...i am dire need of a new one of those too...anybody have any spare they'd like to pass my way???
Andy (my DH) laughed at me when I took this picture. He thought maybe I was going to use it as proof that I actually did laundry for once...whatever!!! So, I (once again) had to explain to him Project 365 and that this just happened to be what my day consisted of so that's why I was taking this picture. He said he wanted me to email it to him so he could always remember the day his wife did laundry...what a stinker!
And here is the finished project. The tabs on the side spell out 'memories' and I also made a book mark so she can find her last entry easily. I really like how it turned out and I'm sure she will too. If she were to write down all the cute and funny things her daughter says it won't take her long to fill it!
Well, that's it until tomorrow {or the next day maybe} I am all caught up...YAY!
Yesterday was a very special day because I was able to visit with my best friend!! Although we keep in touch via e-mail or our blogs, we have not seen each other in person in almost a year. She lives a few hours away so getting together is not easy. Today though, our cousins had a baby shower so we got to spend a few hours together. Then, after the shower we had my oldest daughter's birthday party and she came over for that. I am so happy that I got to see her although it reminds me just how much I truly miss her. The time passes way to quickly whenever we do have a chance to visit.
My SIL and I try to meet once a week at the mall for lunch, some much needed adult conversation, and to let the kids play together. It's been well over a month though since we've had a chance to do this. Mostly because of the holidays, Christmas break and illness. But, finally, today we were able to get together. It was a lot of fun and much needed by both of us. It felt so good to just be out of the house and getting some exercise walking around. Even though we have seen each other throughout the holidays, it just wasn't the same. We had lunch first and then headed to Barnes and Nobles so the kids could play with the train. It's something that we always do when we meet up. The kids just love playing with the train and it gives us some more girl time!! I decided this would be my picture of the day since it is so much a part of our lives!!
I love to scrapbook...as if you didn't know! I also love, love, love paper!!! I sort of have a bad obsession with it actually. I can't resist buying a new pack of pretty paper...although I have resisted, it wasn't because I wanted too...LOL! My mom got me a Michael's gift card for Christmas and guess what I bought! I usually take it home and open it right away, but with all that's been going on I just got to it tonight. I love it and cannot wait to use it...isn't it peerrrttty???
It's a 'sit-n-stand' stroller. The back seat comes off which leaves a bench type seat for older kids to sit on (like Sammy) or he could also stand and face forward. The infant seat will attach on the front seat.
Sammy had to test it out and he loved it!! It's much lighter than my old double stroller and will be much easier for me and Sammy to use...plus it has cup holders!! I know that is a silly thing to be excited about, but when you go without them for 6 years it's a good thing! Now...just need the carseat...and the baby!!!
Last week my whole family was sick with one thing or another. Now, I'm the sick one. It stinks being sick, but it really stinks being sick and pregnant!! I pretty much just laid on the couch all day yesterday. About the only thing I did manage to do was throw some stuff in the crock pot to make chicken and dumplings. I know this picture does not look that appetizing, but it was very good and the kids gobbled it up! Some days I'm pretty sure my family wouldn't eat if it weren't for my crock pot....I LOVE IT!
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What a way to start out the new year...in the emergency room with my 3 year old son. The night before we went to our cousins birthday party/new year's eve party. We knew Sammy had a cold, but something about him was just not right. So, the next morning my MIL called and said she thought Sammy might have pneumonia so I'd better take him in. Sure enough, after having an x-ray done it showed pneumonia in his left lung. He also had a little bit of impetigo on his upper lip. So, my picture is of Sammy's medicine. Happy New Year!
The next day none of the kids really felt that great, so I decided to take down the tree so we could pull out the sofa bed and have a movie day. Well, the kids got a movie day...I spent the day disinfecting the house! FUN...NOT!
Saturday Andy watched the kids so I could get out of the house for a bit. I didn't want to be gone to long so I just went up town to get some snacks. While at the store I couldn't resist looking at the baby clothes and found this adorable onsie. I thought Andy would like so I just HAD to get it.
Coupon Day!!! There are 2 things I look forward to on Sundays...church and COUPONS!!! Of course I wasn't able to go to church this week because of Sammy being sick and the roads were pure ice, but luckily Andy was willing to make the trip to the store for me to get my coupons...what a good hubby!
