Spring Break 2011!!

The anticipated week long Spring Break 2011 has come and gone. I have been counting down the days since my mom told me she was going to come see us for the break! We were able to fit in a lot and I am still recovering from all the fun outings. Dave enjoyed her being on dish duty and is really missing her now. I have now accepted the fact that we are having a baby. She helped me get all the little things that I didn't want to face and helped me organize the make shift baby room we have. Although I am still not sure if she really came to see us or to enjoy the sunshine!

We ventured over to White Sands for a picnic. I was worn out from Dave dragging me up all the hills.

After a day in the sun we drove to Ruidoso. We walked around all the little shops and ate at a really yummy Mexican restaurant. I was even lucky enough to find the perfect baby bedding!

Dave was able to pick up some extra shifts so we spent a lot of time baby shopping and eating fun lady lunches as Dave would say:)

We honored St. Patrick's Day with the traditional green eggs for breakfast. Followed by a dinner full of lots of green.

This was the challenge of the week. I wanted to make a shopping cart cover. It was my first pattern project and I am happy to report that we finished at the last minute the night before she left. After finishing I told my mom I was so happy she was there to help and I couldn't have done it without her. She replied no you probably couldn't have! I am just greatful she still wanted to be my friend after the many failed attempts:)

I have to add that not only is there is a fancy pink seat belt, but a pocket for goodies and a spot to clip link toys. Bring on the grocery shopping with a baby!

We found an amazing snow cone shop that I am now in love with! The only problem is that it is on the other side of town. We have mad a trip back though and hopefully it won't be the last.

I was very blessed to have a great group of friend's give me a baby shower while my mom was in town. It was such a nice party and everything turned out beautiful. Baby Addison should feel very loved from all the generosity that she received.

Isn't this the cutest cake you have ever seen! It also tasted even better.

 My good friend Lexy is so talented! She made this adorable banner to match the baby's room. I am so lucky to have such talented friends. 

 Sarah, April, Karie and Samantha were the wonderful party planners.

Thank you mom for such a nice visit! We can't wait to have to come back soon when baby Addison arrives!!

I also hit 7 months this past week! Here is an updated photo.

Double Digits

I know the floating baby countdown creeps most people out. However,  I almost fell out of my chair when I looked at it with only double digits!!!! I am not really ready for that. 99 days still seems like a ton, but the 99 before that went by really fast. The sooner that number counts down the sooner I don't have to chase 24 little ones around. We moved buildings at work and we now have flights (plural as in 3...yuck!) of stairs involved. I might just take the janitor up on the elevator key offer one of these days. Today was a beautiful day and I enjoyed it by walking around the outlets. I am on a budget so most of it was window shopping, but somehow the little baby lucked out again with a sale or two:)

Busy! Busy! Busy!

I have caught a BUG! The sewing bug that is. I took a class to learn how to use my machine all by myself. I have colored tabs all over reminding me what to do. I love it! I even thread my own bobbin the other night and it was a success. I am finishing up a few projects that I have wanted to do for a long time. Never thought I would say that all I want to do tonight is SEW!

6 Months & Counting...

I am officially 24 weeks! I am starting to feel the bump for sure! It shot up into the 80's out of no where and I was still trying to wear long sleeves and pants to work. I quickly changed my wardrobe to Summer (is it really only February??). I think I am going to die come June. I am pleased to report that I have settled on a more reasonable craving of frosted mini wheats the fruit flavored kind. My feet are starting to swell after running around at work and I had to put my heels to rest and break out the flats. Overall, I am still a happy pregnant lady driving Dave emotional nuts:)

Happy Valentine's Day 2011

This year we lucked out with Dave getting Valentine's Day off of work! I came home from work to find some pretty flowers!

We went out to lunch and enjoyed the beautiful weather! Dave said he still had an errand to run so I took a little nap. Until I was woken up by a phone call with him saying, "This will be really beneficial to our food storage...." I say, "No you are not getting a gun" as I hang up with him still pleading. He comes home and hands me a gift for the baby.

Ok so I admit the outfits are cute and he later added booties that matched. Needless to say about an hour later I was waiting in line buying a rifle on VALENTINE'S DAY! Still not really sure how it all happened and it is safe to say none of the other men buying guns had wives or girl friends there. 

Just so I document this Dave's sudden urge for this toy is that he wants to go shoot a pig. I don't always understand his desires and this one makes the top of the list for sure! We worked out a deal that if he drafts up plans for nightstands and gets started on them he can go. Fair enough right?

I managed to surprise Dave with a few things as well.

Some fancy carhart work pants and a wallet that he has now returned twice!

The night ended with a traditional fondue dinner that we prepared together.

We had a great day of love and as I am going to bed Dave comes running in with a card and a gift card to Barnes and Noble:) I am set with a years supply of chocolate from all of my cute students too!

I'm Liking This...

The maternity jeans have been a success! I can bend over at work and I feel like a free woman! Not so sure why I was fighting it for so long:) 

On a sad note I have lost a toenail due to stumbling around in the night trying to find the bathroom. The things I do already for this baby! Speaking of this baby...I am unbelievably hungry all of the time. It is something that I have never experienced and I think it is starting to scare Dave. Keeping up with him at dinner is no longer a challenge and he is sadly missing my leftovers.I am horribly embarrassed to even state this, but it needs to be known that a recent craving has been Whataburger! I think the place is gross and always judged Dave when he wanted it. Well now the tables sure have turned!

We are at the end of the Air Force application process! After almost two months of Dave filling out information and getting letters of recommendations we can see the light! He had a phone interview with an air force CRNA and today he went to Alamagordo, NM to meet with a nurse. All is well so far and now we just wait to see if he got the scholarship. I am really proud of him and all of his dedication in planning our future.

*If you liked the hunger games trilogy try reading the book, Matched by Ally Condie. It is Fabulous!*