Monday, May 16, 2011

5 photos a day

Here I am with a new camera and a grossly neglected blog. So now it is time to try to catch up.



I figured that trying to take 5 quality pictures a day would be a good start, hopefully not impossible.


This is by far my favorite picture of the day. Flowers really do make the best subjects. They are just so naturally beautiful, you dont have to do much. I love how this one looks like a painting. New project idea perhaps??




I spent the evening at scrapbook club. A little bittersweet as it was the last one of the year. The little tiny bits of beauty are the thing that draws me to scrapbooking. Buttons, flowers, and little glass jars. If only I had a little girl's room to decorate...



With the arrival of my new baby Pierce speeding towards us, I am suddenly hit with a frantic thought that I haven't done anything to prepare.



When you are pregnant the first time around you take everything for granted. Coming home early to take an afternoon nap. Lounging around the house, snacking on baked cheetos and watching your favorite shows. Taking bubble baths and reading books. The second time those luxories are gone. Disney XD and Super Why rule the tv. Laundry threatens to overflow. And any time you try to close your eyes for just a teensy second you are hit with a Thor hammer and informed you are Dr. Doom.





Its not all bad though. The fast pace of parenthood makes you forget all about being pregnant. You don't have time to eat and the days and weeks you spent counting down before fly by until there is no time left.



While I was at scrapbook club I took the oportunity to roam around my friend Whitney's house to find inspiration for some pictures. I loved that she had this crossword puzzle on her fridge. Done in pen and white out. I just found it humorous. A reminder that sometimes we put ourselves up to challenges in life it just doesnt turn out the way we hoped but with a little redirection, it turns out good anyways.



My husband didnt like this picture. He said you couldn't tell what it is. I, however, think its quite obvious that it is ice cream. A afternoon snack for a little boy that was good at school.




Minus the glare on the card, this snapshot of our bulliten board makes me smile. I am told that Luke picked this card out for me for mothers day himself. A mama and baby donkey. True to life, it reminds me of the early morning hours when Luke climbs into our bed. Too tired to take him back to his room, I let him stay. He nestles his litte body right up against mine even though there are miles of room on our California King. And there we sleep until the sun shines in the window and its time to begin the day.




Sweet flowers from a sweet friend.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

15 Weeks...


Well here we are at 15 weeks.

It might not look like my stomach is very big but in the 4 days since I took these pictures it seems to have doubled in size. My lovely students at school keep commenting about my growing belly and tell me I am "glowing". I will take this as a compliment, although it feels the opposite.

I would have to say that I am definitely showing sooner with this baby but my goal is not to gain 65 pounds this time around. To accomplish this task I have joined a gym. I am pretty impressed with myself and hope that I can keep it up. Although, I don't think I will be doing the stair-master again, I could barely survive that when I wasn't pregnant.

We had a dr appt yesterday and everything looked really great. The baby was flipping and twisting all over the place. Its crazy to think that there is so much movement inside of me and I cant even feel it yet. The ultrasound technician was impressed by the clearly visible 4 chambered heart, active movement, and pretty spine.

The next time I go will be at 20 weeks and I will know for sure whether it is a boy or a girl. I love having a boy but I feel like having a girl would let me experience everything life has to offer. I am sure Luke would be much more impressed with a brother. David of course "knows" its a boy and its sprouting out ridiculous boy names left and right. It might take us a while to decide on this little baby's name...

We have been preparing Luke for a new baby and he seems to be okay with it. If you ask him where the baby is he will say in my tummy, its very cute.

Here are some pictures of Luke at his new favorite hang out, Chuck-ee Cheese. I think that Chuck-ee Cheese gets a pretty bad rap and I will admit that I was a little weary to take him there but guess what? Its awesome! There is no way for them to get out without you. Parents can keep an eye on their kid, somewhat relax, and eat some pizza. Glorious. Much better than him trying to climb out of the back of the booth at a restaurant or running around chickfila's cramped play place like a crazy person. Guess who will be going back next week??