We had a really nice relaxing weekend out in our new backyard! What a difference a larger yard makes that we can actually sit out and enjoy! The sun was shining... finally, so we spent most of Saturday outside and most of Sunday too!! We bbq'd every night, and even pulled the pool out for Eli to play in. All of us got a bit of sun, and weren't even complaining about it!
Andy and I kept saying how blessed we are to have a beautiful big house with a huge back yard and a garage! Eli has so much space to run around and play. I could see us having people over often during the summer! Andy's brother even came over with ice cream and brought their new little puppy. Eli loves her so much, and all he wants to do is race with her. However, she's not quite fast enough yet because she's so tiny. Then at supper time a cat came into our yard, and again Eli was ecstatic! He wanted to play with it, and race again! He just melts our hearts, and makes us laugh. Such a funny kid. Andy asked me at one point over the weekend, "Should we get a puppy?" I laughed and said, "Uhh, no. We're having a baby instead." I wish we could, because Eli just loves animals, especially dogs, but to be honest its too much work right now, and we're having a baby instead.
Today I was hoping to get back into the yard with Eli and spend some time outside, but its raining. I wish the sun would stick around for awhile, but as long as the rain doesn't turn into snow, I will be one happy girl! Plus, the rain will be good for the grass to green up!!
This week is busy as Andy and I are off for our weekend away this week, and cant wait! I've been counting down the days since September and now its finally here. Honestly, time goes by so fast!!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
27.5 Week picture & our new dresser
27.5 Weeks
Our new dresser. I dont have a picture of the before unfortunately, but it was a nasty bright bright green. Those are the pictures Ive done up, but they're not done, still need some lace for around the edges to cover the Styrofoam.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
27 Weeks Pregnant
Ive fallen a bit behind on my pregnancy posts.
This week I am 27 weeks. I also had a midwifery appointment on Monday evening. Things are looking good. Im measuring half a week ahead, and baby is already head down as I suspected. All those jabs right under my ribs. I also had some blood work done since Iam RH negative. Because of this I need to go get a shot at 28 weeks to make sure my body doesn't look at the baby like it needs to get rid if it because of our different blood types. Nothing too serious as long as the blood work doesn't show any antibodies. If there are antibodies in my blood, my midwife will have to speak to an obstetrician to see if I should switch care. Im hoping we wont need to worry about that. My midwife also said the chances of this happening are very slim!
Andy put together the crib over the weekend, and we ended up getting a great dresser off of Kijiji for $20! I am so excited about this dresser, as its pretty much perfect and what I was looking for. Plus the price was right. The drawers were a very bright green, and the rest was white, so I decided to spray paint the drawers a bluey grey. Once I have everything all put back together Ill make sure to post a picture! I found some really neat ideas for artwork using Styrofoam insulation, and scrapbook paper! I started it last night and once its finished I will make sure to show the end result! Now that the nursery is pretty much ready, and Ive ordered a stroller, and a few other items well... I feel ready! I still have 10-12 weeks left before this baby makes its debut but I feel ready. On top of feeling ready, Im also feeling pregnant too. My clothes that used to fit great (more so shirts than pants!) are starting to not fit, and feel as comfortable. I may need to find some longer shirts for the next few weeks. My camera is dead right now, but I will try to get a picture to post a pregnancy picture.
This weekend is our 5 year anniversary, but because we're off to our marriage conference we wont be doing too much for this weekend. Im hoping to convince Andy to get started on the kitchen cabinets and repainting them! Its supposed to be nice out this weekend (supposedly!!) so it might be a good weekend to try and tackle a big job like refinishing cabinets!! We'll see, Ill keep you posted!
This week I am 27 weeks. I also had a midwifery appointment on Monday evening. Things are looking good. Im measuring half a week ahead, and baby is already head down as I suspected. All those jabs right under my ribs. I also had some blood work done since Iam RH negative. Because of this I need to go get a shot at 28 weeks to make sure my body doesn't look at the baby like it needs to get rid if it because of our different blood types. Nothing too serious as long as the blood work doesn't show any antibodies. If there are antibodies in my blood, my midwife will have to speak to an obstetrician to see if I should switch care. Im hoping we wont need to worry about that. My midwife also said the chances of this happening are very slim!
Andy put together the crib over the weekend, and we ended up getting a great dresser off of Kijiji for $20! I am so excited about this dresser, as its pretty much perfect and what I was looking for. Plus the price was right. The drawers were a very bright green, and the rest was white, so I decided to spray paint the drawers a bluey grey. Once I have everything all put back together Ill make sure to post a picture! I found some really neat ideas for artwork using Styrofoam insulation, and scrapbook paper! I started it last night and once its finished I will make sure to show the end result! Now that the nursery is pretty much ready, and Ive ordered a stroller, and a few other items well... I feel ready! I still have 10-12 weeks left before this baby makes its debut but I feel ready. On top of feeling ready, Im also feeling pregnant too. My clothes that used to fit great (more so shirts than pants!) are starting to not fit, and feel as comfortable. I may need to find some longer shirts for the next few weeks. My camera is dead right now, but I will try to get a picture to post a pregnancy picture.
This weekend is our 5 year anniversary, but because we're off to our marriage conference we wont be doing too much for this weekend. Im hoping to convince Andy to get started on the kitchen cabinets and repainting them! Its supposed to be nice out this weekend (supposedly!!) so it might be a good weekend to try and tackle a big job like refinishing cabinets!! We'll see, Ill keep you posted!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Robins
We got more snow here in Edmonton this weekend. Although, we didnt get a lot of snow this winter Im so tired of the snow. Id prefer it to stay one way or another. It melts, and is nice for a few days, then snows again, and our yard is covered in a layer of snow!
Yesterday after Eli's nap, my family was over for Andy's birthday party, and he was quite excited about all the robins in our yard. At first he said they were ducks in the trees, but once everyone was talking about the robins in the yard he caught on. He said to my sisters, "Look! Look, look at the robins!! Theres 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.... look theres 3 robins in the yard!!"
We couldnt but help give a good laugh!
Yesterday after Eli's nap, my family was over for Andy's birthday party, and he was quite excited about all the robins in our yard. At first he said they were ducks in the trees, but once everyone was talking about the robins in the yard he caught on. He said to my sisters, "Look! Look, look at the robins!! Theres 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.... look theres 3 robins in the yard!!"
We couldnt but help give a good laugh!
Friday, April 13, 2012
My little big boy
Eli had his first day of his county program this afternoon. It is an unparented program for 2 hours on Friday afternoons. Because he does so well at church and our moms group, I knew he wouldn't have an issue being dropped off here. I think in his mind he thinks it actually is church, just at a different place. But as always he did great, he did a craft, and was very excited when I picked him up. He had a great time. He told me he wanted to go back on Saturday. Im not going to lie, I felt a little sad walking out of the building to my car and leaving him behind. He didn't even look back when I said bye. Im lucky he is happy to play without me right there, but man he is turning into such a big boy!!
While he was at his program, I had a full 2 hours to get a few things done. Man, did I forget what its like to be able to do errands without a little person in tow. So easy, just a matter of getting out of the car and jumping back in. Especially, when its things like mailing a few letters.
Today is a bit of a gloomy day, however I love the rain. Both Andy and I love the rainy weather, so when I woke up to pouring rain I wasn't too upset. But, its supposed to turn into snow over night and throughout the day tomorrow. I hope they're wrong! Im enjoying seeing the grass at our house!
Tomorrow morning there is an "I've outgrown it sale" at one of the schools right by our house, so Im hoping to venture out to it. Maybe find the stroller Im looking for at a good price, and some new born clothes. I was looking on Kijiji for a dresser, and found one that Im hoping we can pick up this evening. Should be perfect, and for the price of $20, you cant go wrong. Im looking forward to the weekend, as we have company coming over tomorrow evening for Andy's birthday BBQ, and having Andy home over the weekends is so nice for both Eli & I.
Enjoy your weekend!!
While he was at his program, I had a full 2 hours to get a few things done. Man, did I forget what its like to be able to do errands without a little person in tow. So easy, just a matter of getting out of the car and jumping back in. Especially, when its things like mailing a few letters.
Today is a bit of a gloomy day, however I love the rain. Both Andy and I love the rainy weather, so when I woke up to pouring rain I wasn't too upset. But, its supposed to turn into snow over night and throughout the day tomorrow. I hope they're wrong! Im enjoying seeing the grass at our house!
Tomorrow morning there is an "I've outgrown it sale" at one of the schools right by our house, so Im hoping to venture out to it. Maybe find the stroller Im looking for at a good price, and some new born clothes. I was looking on Kijiji for a dresser, and found one that Im hoping we can pick up this evening. Should be perfect, and for the price of $20, you cant go wrong. Im looking forward to the weekend, as we have company coming over tomorrow evening for Andy's birthday BBQ, and having Andy home over the weekends is so nice for both Eli & I.
Enjoy your weekend!!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Easter Weekend
Easter weekend was a weekend full of relaxing, and working on our home. Well, more Andy than me, but it was nice just to be at home for most of the weekend.
We also went out and bought new couches for our upstairs living room, as its sitting empty and just doesn't feel like home. I would love to sit in the living room upstairs and just read or eat my breakfast, but without something to sit on, it makes things a bit difficult. So off we went to buy some new couches and we did. They should be ready for us to pick up in 2-3 weeks, Im hoping closer to 2 than 3 but we'll see what happens. And we were even under budget! Once we get them Ill show you pictures!
Today I am 26 weeks pregnant, and starting to feel pregnant. This pregnancy has gone so much faster than with Eli, and to be honest I have alot of people asking me about a nursery and if we have a theme. Not really. We have the crib half set up, and thats about as far as it goes for the nursery being ready or even a theme. Im kind of over spending a ton of money on a room for a newborn. But Im sure once we get close to my due date, Ill have a panic and want to do something! We'll see!
This week is Andy's birthday, and we're having family over on the weekend, but also getting out for dinner too. Im looking forward to our dinner date, and just spending time together!
Honestly, other than that our lives are pretty uneventful right now. Things have quieted down, and Im loving it!
We also went out and bought new couches for our upstairs living room, as its sitting empty and just doesn't feel like home. I would love to sit in the living room upstairs and just read or eat my breakfast, but without something to sit on, it makes things a bit difficult. So off we went to buy some new couches and we did. They should be ready for us to pick up in 2-3 weeks, Im hoping closer to 2 than 3 but we'll see what happens. And we were even under budget! Once we get them Ill show you pictures!
Today I am 26 weeks pregnant, and starting to feel pregnant. This pregnancy has gone so much faster than with Eli, and to be honest I have alot of people asking me about a nursery and if we have a theme. Not really. We have the crib half set up, and thats about as far as it goes for the nursery being ready or even a theme. Im kind of over spending a ton of money on a room for a newborn. But Im sure once we get close to my due date, Ill have a panic and want to do something! We'll see!
This week is Andy's birthday, and we're having family over on the weekend, but also getting out for dinner too. Im looking forward to our dinner date, and just spending time together!
Honestly, other than that our lives are pretty uneventful right now. Things have quieted down, and Im loving it!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
April Showers Bring May Flowers...
This is what I woke up to this morning. Probably like many of you, actually! I was shocked at home much snow there actually was, and how heavy it really was!!
Because we have metal shingles on our new house, the snow slides off and lands beside the house making a loud noise, which sounds like thunder!! Scared me this morning thats for sure, but now that I know what to expect, its not too bad. We will be investing in a snow blower next year though!
Because we have metal shingles on our new house, the snow slides off and lands beside the house making a loud noise, which sounds like thunder!! Scared me this morning thats for sure, but now that I know what to expect, its not too bad. We will be investing in a snow blower next year though!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Weekend update
Alright, I dropped the ball, sorry! Things have been busy, since I was away all weekend!
The ladies retreat was incredible to say the least!! My dear husband sent me off with a little bag of goodies, a notebook, pen, and a card to say have fun, and I love you! I drove to the camp and had 2 ladies accompany me. I didn't know them before I picked them up, so it was a great opportunity to meet some other ladies right off the bat! The drive there was uneventful for the most part, except for the fact that we were in rush hour traffic on the yellowhead, and there was an accident, of course! But once we got past the accident it was smooth sailing from there!!
I knew some women but not a lot of them. The girls I roomed with were awesome. I knew one of them, but not well. The other girl I got to know really well, and it just so happens her and her husband are off to the same marriage retreat we're heading to at the end of the month! What are the chances of that?
The theme of the weekend was seeking God, and finding balance. Sandy Cooper was the speaker, and she was so very real! Her testimony, and story was incredible & very emotional. She was pregnant with their first child, and at 33 weeks they delivered him because he wasnt doing well. When he was born, he was basically brain dead, and they were told had no chance of survival. The doctors told them to take him off the respirators. After a lot of prayer, and counseling they decided to keep praying, and not to take him off the respirators. On her sons chart, it actually said "Parents are in denial." 6 weeks later they brought their son home, and he had fully recovered, there was no brain damage, and he was a different little baby. This was emotional enough for me being pregnant and all, but then her story changes. At 9 months her son wasnt acting as he normally would. She said it was like a horror movie, he had recovered when he was born, and then all of a sudden was being hooked back up to the machines. Her son died at 9 months. To hear her full story check it out here: http://www.godspeakstoday.net/2008/03/my-story.html
She was an inspiration to hear, and I learned so much! The weekend was relaxing, and the ladies who organized it did an amazing job!! I was able to put my feet in the hot tub, take a nap(or 2!!), have some quiet time, shed a few tears, and talk my hearts content and get to know so many other ladies!!
On Sunday morning we woke up to a ton of snow! Basically, we were snowed in, and weren't going anywhere any time soon!! We did finally get out after waiting around long enough. But man let me tell you, there was so much snow!
Only a few more weekends, till Andy and I head out of town to relax and be together. This week has been busy but quiet. We didnt have a lot going on, but sure have we kept busy!
The ladies retreat was incredible to say the least!! My dear husband sent me off with a little bag of goodies, a notebook, pen, and a card to say have fun, and I love you! I drove to the camp and had 2 ladies accompany me. I didn't know them before I picked them up, so it was a great opportunity to meet some other ladies right off the bat! The drive there was uneventful for the most part, except for the fact that we were in rush hour traffic on the yellowhead, and there was an accident, of course! But once we got past the accident it was smooth sailing from there!!
I knew some women but not a lot of them. The girls I roomed with were awesome. I knew one of them, but not well. The other girl I got to know really well, and it just so happens her and her husband are off to the same marriage retreat we're heading to at the end of the month! What are the chances of that?
The theme of the weekend was seeking God, and finding balance. Sandy Cooper was the speaker, and she was so very real! Her testimony, and story was incredible & very emotional. She was pregnant with their first child, and at 33 weeks they delivered him because he wasnt doing well. When he was born, he was basically brain dead, and they were told had no chance of survival. The doctors told them to take him off the respirators. After a lot of prayer, and counseling they decided to keep praying, and not to take him off the respirators. On her sons chart, it actually said "Parents are in denial." 6 weeks later they brought their son home, and he had fully recovered, there was no brain damage, and he was a different little baby. This was emotional enough for me being pregnant and all, but then her story changes. At 9 months her son wasnt acting as he normally would. She said it was like a horror movie, he had recovered when he was born, and then all of a sudden was being hooked back up to the machines. Her son died at 9 months. To hear her full story check it out here: http://www.godspeakstoday.net/2008/03/my-story.html
She was an inspiration to hear, and I learned so much! The weekend was relaxing, and the ladies who organized it did an amazing job!! I was able to put my feet in the hot tub, take a nap(or 2!!), have some quiet time, shed a few tears, and talk my hearts content and get to know so many other ladies!!
On Sunday morning we woke up to a ton of snow! Basically, we were snowed in, and weren't going anywhere any time soon!! We did finally get out after waiting around long enough. But man let me tell you, there was so much snow!
Only a few more weekends, till Andy and I head out of town to relax and be together. This week has been busy but quiet. We didnt have a lot going on, but sure have we kept busy!
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