Thanksgiving=Thankful

Jack and I (well, mostly me) decided to put up a wall of thankfulness. It wasn't anything too creative, just some yarn and paper leaves. I cut out a stack of leaves and whenever we felt thankful we were to write it on the back of the leaf, placing it on the yarn. Of course, Jack made it into a competition to see who was the most thankful. It turned out to be really cute and am glad we did it. I'm thankful for so much: my health, my love, my God, my family, my job, and of course our new little one who is making an appearance soon. May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Meaning of Christmas

I love the holiday season. I love holiday music, holiday food, gift giving, decorating, and all the other fun things that come along with the holidays. However, I feel like certain holidays have lost their meaning. I turned to one of my XM stations the other day only to find that it had been switched to the "Holly" station. Like I said, I love Christmas music. My favorite song is probably "Silent Night"but I would enjoy the song even more if it was played in December. Also, have you heard of stores opening their doors early this year? As if 2 am isn't early enough the day after Thanksgiving. No, now stores want you to have the pleasure of eating Thanksgiving dinner and then rushing out at 8pm to shop...on a holiday. Is that really what the holidays have come to be about: shopping? I was talking to my husband this morning about it and asked him if he remembered what he got last year for Christmas. He remembered a few things only because he uses them regularly  Neither one of us could think of what he got me for Christmas let alone what other people got us. It really makes me sad to think that shopping and gifts are all people are thinking about around the holidays. Don't get me wrong, I to enjoy receiving gifts, but it's not what I look forward to.

Random Tuesday

via Pinterest

Well, today is voting day unless you chose to vote early or send in an absentee ballot. I chose to mail my vote in. Jack and I saw a bumper sticker that said pray,pray,pray. You pray in the days leading up to the election for each candidate, you pray the day you vote that you vote for all the right reasons, and you pray after you vote for whichever candidate was chosen.

Our weekend went by so fast. Loved having the extra hour to sleep and spend time with my mom. Mom and I did a little shopping on Saturday. We got a few things for baby and a few maternity tops for me.   

We took the pup to the dog beach park. It was high tide which is my least favorite time to go because there is barely any land to stand on. Mom was a trooper as that is not something she would normally do. The pup was exhausted from swimming and running for an hour straight. I can't wait to see him interact with the little girl. He's such a good dog. 

We have been trying to figure out what to do about a changing table. I really didn't want to spend the money on a piece of furniture that looked like a changing table. I wanted to get a dresser and just place the changing pad on top. My mom suggested that we take a dresser of hers that she doesn't use and use our dresser for the baby's room. Money saved. Plus, Jack made a nifty top for the dresser to place the changing pad in so little one wouldn't slide off. He's so crafty! 

Confessional Friday

Hey ya'll, it's the weekend!! I couldn't be more ready for the weekend either. Work is getting very busy which is good because the day flies by. 

Here are some of my confessions (or things happening in my life:)  )

My mom will be visiting us this weekend. I'm excited to do some shopping, baking, and catching up! She is going to teach me how to make a pumpkin roll my grandma would make all the time, yum!

I confess that we didn't hand out a single piece of candy Halloween night. Good thing since I didn't buy any candy. However, a member of the church I work at decided to bring in all his leftovers for the top of my desk. Like that won't be tempting. I guess I should put it out instead of keeping it in my drawer :) 

I confess that we have been able to turn the air off a few days this week thanks to a nice cool down. With the doors and windows open, little creatures have been finding their way into our home. Have no fear though, we have a fierce Kitty (Kitty is her name) who graciously kills them all. Poor things.

I confess that I have somehow managed to stay away from purchasing too much for the little girl in my belly but boy is it hard when I browse Etsy on my down-time

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98051008/petti-bloomers?ref=usr_faveitems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/108293434/light-pink-gray-white-lace-newborn?ref=usr_faveitems

Confessional Friday

• I confess that all I seem to think about is my next meal. Can you say "pregnant"?

• I confess that the town I live in is wonderful during the months of May through September. However, "season" has officially begun here in SWFL and there are accidents to prove it. I love that the snowbirds keep our economy here booming but do wish they drove just a tad better, just a tad. 

• I confess that I am enjoying people taking notice of this growing belly

• I confess that I will be making a shopping trip this Saturday because of the above. I received a 20% off coupon from Old Navy which means I can buy more, right?

• I confess that we haven't done a thing to the nursery. It's a disaster. I order decorations all the time via Etsy but can't find the time to put them up. 

• I confess that I am over-the-moon excited it is Friday. I love the weekends!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I thought I would start trying to post a "What I'm Loving Wednesday" every, well Wednesday based on the season we are in. Since I live in Florida, it's pretty much summer all year long but I can pretend. Here it is.


I'm Loving the fact that it is Wednesday and that the Lord has given me another day.

I'm Loving I was able to hear baby girl's heartbeat this past Monday. She is growing as expected and it's getting more real every day.

I'm Loving my husband and all he does. Sometimes it seems as though he never takes a break but I know he is just taking advantage of this time before little one is here. He challenges me and for that, I'm grateful.

I'm Loving my sweet puppy. How could you not?

I'm Loving the fact that the humidity is dropping just a tiny bit...oh how I wish it would just dip below 80 degrees during the afternoons.

I'm Loving all the pumpkin, apple, caramel, and cinnamon recipes that are on Pinterest. 

And I'm Loving all the decoration ideas via Pinterest. I seriously need to make a trip to Hobby Lobby ASAP

Pregnancy Update: Week 21

How far along?  I have hit 21 weeks this week

Total weight gain? I haven't been weighed since my last appointment but I'm thinking i'm up 5lbs total

Maternity clothes? Maternity bottoms for sure, tops I can still wear what I have

Stretch marks? Non so far, hope that trend continues

Sleep? I have had a cold all week so sleep hasn't been great.

Best moment this week? Receiving lots of clothes and a glider!

Miss anything? Energy

Movement? I can feel her more and more, especially when I lay down

Food Cravings? I have craved garlic bread, Mexican, and DQ this week. Non of the cravings have been met, my husband needs to realize the severity of this :)

Anything making you queasy or sick? I can't really eat a lot in one sitting or I get really sick feeling

Started to show? Oh for sure!

Gender? Little Miss

Symptoms? I have heartburn and indigestion. I also am finding it more of a challenge to bend down and get back up quickly

Belly button in or out? Still in

Wedding ring on or off? Still on

Looking forward to? Just progressing and the next appointment to hear the baby's heart, Oct 15th.