Some very good friends of ours offered to take some maternity pictures for us, and they came out beautiful!
All of their work is fantastic, I recommend them to anyone and everyone :)
Thanks again Mike & Stina!
"Life isn't about finding yourself, It's about creating yourself"
Monday, December 23, 2013
Fun Things to do When You're Prego...
1. Go to the liquor store- The scuzzy looks alone are worth it- I can buy wine/beer for other people ya know! I may even, GASP, cook with it!
I was almost tempted to say something like "Where's your cigarettes?"
2. Grab huge belly and say "Whoa!" just to freak out the jerk who just tried to cut you off in the Target checkout line.
3. Use it as an excuse... "You want a 9½ month pregnant woman to drive in a blizzard to DirecTV's billing office to fix something that YOU should have never done in the first place?" "Uh, no ma'am- I can fix it over the phone" That's what I thought! (PS, this is the only time I used my pregnancy as a way to get something- after 1½ hours and 2 different people on the phone, I felt it was warranted)
4. Eat a completely disgusting meal with no regrets: Pistachios, grapes, nachos and SweeTarts was one such combination. (I eat a very healthy and balanced diet otherwise- don't judge me!)
5. Record your husband's face when the midwife says you are dilated to 4cm and may have a baby by the end of the weekend... Priceless!
6. Punch the ten thousandth person who tells you that you: Look too small for how pregnant you are, Don't look old enough to be pregnant (I'm 27 ya'all), Shouldn't be working this far into your pregnancy, Should really have a name picked out by now OR gives you any other stupid, inane and otherwise unsolicited advice about your fetus.
7. Tell people fake names you are thinking about giving your child so they stop asking you. "Yep, we just really feel like Thor is a really strong name"
8. When someone nervously asks you how far along you are, deadpan say "I'm not pregnant" and walk away.
9. When someone judges your diet, "I never ________ when I was pregnant!" Kindly point out that they probably shouldn't be eating that cheeseburger/fries/shake combo now that they aren't pregnant.
10. Tell your husband you've changed your mind regarding circumcision :)
I was almost tempted to say something like "Where's your cigarettes?"
2. Grab huge belly and say "Whoa!" just to freak out the jerk who just tried to cut you off in the Target checkout line.
3. Use it as an excuse... "You want a 9½ month pregnant woman to drive in a blizzard to DirecTV's billing office to fix something that YOU should have never done in the first place?" "Uh, no ma'am- I can fix it over the phone" That's what I thought! (PS, this is the only time I used my pregnancy as a way to get something- after 1½ hours and 2 different people on the phone, I felt it was warranted)
4. Eat a completely disgusting meal with no regrets: Pistachios, grapes, nachos and SweeTarts was one such combination. (I eat a very healthy and balanced diet otherwise- don't judge me!)
5. Record your husband's face when the midwife says you are dilated to 4cm and may have a baby by the end of the weekend... Priceless!
6. Punch the ten thousandth person who tells you that you: Look too small for how pregnant you are, Don't look old enough to be pregnant (I'm 27 ya'all), Shouldn't be working this far into your pregnancy, Should really have a name picked out by now OR gives you any other stupid, inane and otherwise unsolicited advice about your fetus.
7. Tell people fake names you are thinking about giving your child so they stop asking you. "Yep, we just really feel like Thor is a really strong name"
8. When someone nervously asks you how far along you are, deadpan say "I'm not pregnant" and walk away.
9. When someone judges your diet, "I never ________ when I was pregnant!" Kindly point out that they probably shouldn't be eating that cheeseburger/fries/shake combo now that they aren't pregnant.
10. Tell your husband you've changed your mind regarding circumcision :)
Friday, December 13, 2013
Showering Baby
My sisters and mom held a baby shower for me and it was pretty great. You never know if people are going to make it and since we did it the weekend of Thanksgiving I was worried it would just be me and my sisters sitting around a table eating :) We planned it for the holiday weekend so that Becky would be able to be there. I am really happy that both my sisters were there for me.
Tons of family and friends showed up and supported this little guy that is currently sticking his arse in my ribs- We really are very blessed and I couldn't be more grateful.
It was a circus/carnival theme, even though that isn't the theme for the nursery- in the rough draft of the invitation Jennifer kindly called me the "fat lady"... there was a slight re-write.
SpongeBob... Hells yes
35 Weeks and going strong!
"Aunt" Susie and Aunt Cleo
Doris, Stephanie and Aunt Sally
RoseMary, Aly and Martha
Martha and Prego Me
BFFs fo life :) Diana and Me
The cutest little girl ever, Anna
Amanda, Anna and Me
Mom and Roberta
Mandy and Aunt Anita
Rach, Tina, Sophie, Tia Vir
Tia Fab and Tia Flo
Lynne, Stina and Kira
Adrienne, Juana, Victoria and Maria
RoseMary, Rose and Aly
Rose and Me
Three Prego Muskateers
The "Sandoval" Girls :)
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Grief
I am the youngest of the grandkids and therefore renamed 'Hot Lava Monster', I was the little one that no one wanted to play with- so I spent a lot of time with my Grandma and Grandpa when we spent the weekends at their house. I cooked with my grandma and gardened with my grandpa.
I think about it now and I marvel at these people, they always told us yes when we asked to stay at their house- there would be at least 4-8 of us grandkids there. They fed us, entertained us and never called our parents to come pick up our loud asses from their house.
I get worn out watching my nephew for a few hours- so now I can appreciate how much love and patience she had for us.
She had a stroke two years ago, the week before my wedding, and has been slowly declining ever since. First it was a little of her motion and speech and has progressed until the point where she was unable to get around without a wheelchair and assistance, her memory was almost completely gone and would often just start speaking to us in Spanish, even though we all speak English.
Getting a call saying that Grandma isn't doing well wasn't really a surprise, but it was still a shock to my system when I got there and she was unable to even speak or hold herself up in her chair. She'd never get back up out of that bed.
She passed away on November 14th and it breaks my heart to know that my son will never get to know her like I knew her. He will never get to yell at her for eating cookies even though she was Diabetic. He won't have to tell her "No, I'm not hungry, we just ate" and then spend the next 30 minutes dodging food until you finally just gave in and made a plate. He won't get special home made cakes with all the fancy frosting- I can try, but it just won't be the same.
I feel as if I mourned my grandma two years ago, she was never herself after the stroke. What I am mourning for is my grandpa. When my grandma was still with us and not doing well, I asked my grandpa if he was ok, what he said broke my heart.
He told me, "I didn't deserve her. She was a loyal woman, a good woman, I had 63 years with her and it was more than I could have asked for." Then he cried.
My dad has always told me he never wanted to go to a viewing for his parents, I was worried that he wouldn't go. He pulled through, I think for my grandpa. I watched the two strongest men in my life break down and it shook me to my core.
Going through the pictures, the memories I realized how much I want to be like her. Love and food can cure most things and that's what people will remember about you.
I get worn out watching my nephew for a few hours- so now I can appreciate how much love and patience she had for us.
She had a stroke two years ago, the week before my wedding, and has been slowly declining ever since. First it was a little of her motion and speech and has progressed until the point where she was unable to get around without a wheelchair and assistance, her memory was almost completely gone and would often just start speaking to us in Spanish, even though we all speak English.
Getting a call saying that Grandma isn't doing well wasn't really a surprise, but it was still a shock to my system when I got there and she was unable to even speak or hold herself up in her chair. She'd never get back up out of that bed.
She passed away on November 14th and it breaks my heart to know that my son will never get to know her like I knew her. He will never get to yell at her for eating cookies even though she was Diabetic. He won't have to tell her "No, I'm not hungry, we just ate" and then spend the next 30 minutes dodging food until you finally just gave in and made a plate. He won't get special home made cakes with all the fancy frosting- I can try, but it just won't be the same.
I feel as if I mourned my grandma two years ago, she was never herself after the stroke. What I am mourning for is my grandpa. When my grandma was still with us and not doing well, I asked my grandpa if he was ok, what he said broke my heart.
He told me, "I didn't deserve her. She was a loyal woman, a good woman, I had 63 years with her and it was more than I could have asked for." Then he cried.
My dad has always told me he never wanted to go to a viewing for his parents, I was worried that he wouldn't go. He pulled through, I think for my grandpa. I watched the two strongest men in my life break down and it shook me to my core.
Going through the pictures, the memories I realized how much I want to be like her. Love and food can cure most things and that's what people will remember about you.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Help me... I'm Poor
I am very careful with my money. I don't balance my checkbook on paper, but I am sort of like Rainman with my accounts- I know how much I have and what I have to spend, what I need for bills etc.
I always give myself a buffer of a couple of hundred dollars when paying bills, just in case something comes up. It's been a very long time since I've had to use any money in my overdraft- we aren't living paycheck to paycheck.
Anticipating a check to clear, I had been checking my account on my cellphone app- Imagine my amazement when instead of the $500 I was expecting, I see -$200 available in my account.
I get up and check my account online- in the space of an hour, five different transactions in three different countries equalling over $700 had been made to my debit card.
After the initial shock and cancellation of my card- I got weepy and then mad.
How dare you, stranger.
Who the hell are you to steal my information and use it for your own wants. I say wants because once I looked up the companies that my card was used at I was livid- it wasn't for gas or groceries- something I could console myself with by saying "Oh, they needed it more than I did"... It was spent at a shopping mall in South America, a spa in Italy and an online store in China.
Well, this is who you stole money from stranger.
A first time mom trying to save money for a safer car, someone trying to put together a nursery for her unborn son, someone trying to pay down her student loans- SOMEONE who is responsible with their money and doing their best to live right.
I'm over the seething rage, which swept in quickly after the wave of despair and tears.
I do, however, hope you get caught. I hope that you are held accountable for your horrible actions. I hope that you never have this happen to you, I hope you never have to worry how you will get through until your next payday because someone took it upon themselves to spend YOUR money on their wants and desires. I hope you never have to worry about bouncing a check to the power company because someone else spent your money on a shopping spree in another country.
I do, however, hope you get caught. I hope that you are held accountable for your horrible actions. I hope that you never have this happen to you, I hope you never have to worry how you will get through until your next payday because someone took it upon themselves to spend YOUR money on their wants and desires. I hope you never have to worry about bouncing a check to the power company because someone else spent your money on a shopping spree in another country.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Grammar Lesson
There are not a lot of things that frustrate me more than people's awful grammar- Especially now that social media is so popular. If you want to tell me all about how much you hate "blah, blah, blah" I just ask that you spell check yo'self....okay? Thanks!
If you want to SELL your shit online, make sure it is for SALE.
I would rather be over THERE by the smart kids because THEY'RE not making me stupid with THEIR misuse of words.
If I went to the LIBRARY a few times a year, I would know there is no such effing thing as a LIBARY
I would rather walk on nails THAN read people's misspellings THEN listen to them bitch when I correct them.
YOU'RE sure to look like a jackass when YOUR use of the English language is worse than a child's.
Those pants will fit LOOSE if your fat ass would LOSE some weight.
If your dog needs a BATH because he smells like poo, you should definitely BATHE him right away.
There are tons more... these are just a few that came to mind... I may add to this list as I remember more...
If you want to SELL your shit online, make sure it is for SALE.
I would rather be over THERE by the smart kids because THEY'RE not making me stupid with THEIR misuse of words.
If I went to the LIBRARY a few times a year, I would know there is no such effing thing as a LIBARY
I would rather walk on nails THAN read people's misspellings THEN listen to them bitch when I correct them.
YOU'RE sure to look like a jackass when YOUR use of the English language is worse than a child's.
Those pants will fit LOOSE if your fat ass would LOSE some weight.
If your dog needs a BATH because he smells like poo, you should definitely BATHE him right away.
There are tons more... these are just a few that came to mind... I may add to this list as I remember more...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Birthday Miracle!
I turned 27 on September 30th. Since we just wanted to do something at home we had family and friends over for carne asada and carnitas tacos. Chips, salsa, guacamole, Spanish rice, and birthday cake rounded out the menu. I was really glad that so much of my family and a lot of our friends were able to make it.
I don't do it for the attention of my birthday, I don't do it so that people will buy me presents- I have a job if I really want something I will buy it myself- I really do it because it is a good reason to get people together. Just inviting people over on a Saturday to gather and hang out- maybe half of the people will show- You tell them it's because it's your birthday? Your percentage goes up significantly :D
I was super happy that my bestest friend and her family were able to come and hang out all night- our lives have changed since we left high school and so we don't get to see each other as often as I would like. Everything went well and fun was had by all... The real miracle happened on my real birthday the following Monday.
Since I am a planner, as soon as I found out I was pregnant I have been trying to maneuver everything at my job. FMLA paperwork, PTO and maternity leave. Well I was sadly mistaken that I worked for a company who cared about it's employees when I went and visited HR and they informed me that we DON'T HAVE MATERNITY BENEFITS. Wtf Iasis?!? You are a healthcare company and don't provide maternity benefits to your staff?
So... As it was, I would work up until this little bean makes his debut and then I would burn thru all of my paid time off, short term sick and long term sick that I have accrued... at day 61 I was eligible for short term disability and would be receiving 40% of my normal pay. Sounds great right?! (Sarcasm inserted here) Well the thing is we accrue time at the slowest rate possible and I wouldn't have enough time to cover the 60 days between going out and disability kicking in. I would basically be going about 40 days of NO PAY and then getting only 40% for the remainder of my 12 weeks. Eff.
On September 30th Iasis changed it's PTO policy and for once things were in my favor. We no longer had separate PTO and Sick- it was all lumped into one bank to draw from- we were given 3 more days a year and best yet.... Short term disability kicks in at 30 days rather than 60!. If I don't use any PTO until I go into labor I will have almost the entire 30 days covered before disability kicks in- HUGE WEIGHT LIFTED OFF OF MY SHOULDERS!
I know we would have been fine- budgeting a little tighter and not going out as much- but it is nice to know that at least some money will be coming in whilst I am home with the little one.
Walgreen's had better benefits when I worked there, 8 weeks of full pay and 4 weeks of half pay...another 4 weeks at half pay if you had to have a C-section.
My husband has better benefits at Kroger... He gets two weeks of paternity leave and has 240 hours of vacation to use however he wants. I let him know that 'he wants' to stay home a good month with me to figure this baby thing out :)
I don't do it for the attention of my birthday, I don't do it so that people will buy me presents- I have a job if I really want something I will buy it myself- I really do it because it is a good reason to get people together. Just inviting people over on a Saturday to gather and hang out- maybe half of the people will show- You tell them it's because it's your birthday? Your percentage goes up significantly :D
I was super happy that my bestest friend and her family were able to come and hang out all night- our lives have changed since we left high school and so we don't get to see each other as often as I would like. Everything went well and fun was had by all... The real miracle happened on my real birthday the following Monday.
Since I am a planner, as soon as I found out I was pregnant I have been trying to maneuver everything at my job. FMLA paperwork, PTO and maternity leave. Well I was sadly mistaken that I worked for a company who cared about it's employees when I went and visited HR and they informed me that we DON'T HAVE MATERNITY BENEFITS. Wtf Iasis?!? You are a healthcare company and don't provide maternity benefits to your staff?
So... As it was, I would work up until this little bean makes his debut and then I would burn thru all of my paid time off, short term sick and long term sick that I have accrued... at day 61 I was eligible for short term disability and would be receiving 40% of my normal pay. Sounds great right?! (Sarcasm inserted here) Well the thing is we accrue time at the slowest rate possible and I wouldn't have enough time to cover the 60 days between going out and disability kicking in. I would basically be going about 40 days of NO PAY and then getting only 40% for the remainder of my 12 weeks. Eff.
On September 30th Iasis changed it's PTO policy and for once things were in my favor. We no longer had separate PTO and Sick- it was all lumped into one bank to draw from- we were given 3 more days a year and best yet.... Short term disability kicks in at 30 days rather than 60!. If I don't use any PTO until I go into labor I will have almost the entire 30 days covered before disability kicks in- HUGE WEIGHT LIFTED OFF OF MY SHOULDERS!
I know we would have been fine- budgeting a little tighter and not going out as much- but it is nice to know that at least some money will be coming in whilst I am home with the little one.
Walgreen's had better benefits when I worked there, 8 weeks of full pay and 4 weeks of half pay...another 4 weeks at half pay if you had to have a C-section.
My husband has better benefits at Kroger... He gets two weeks of paternity leave and has 240 hours of vacation to use however he wants. I let him know that 'he wants' to stay home a good month with me to figure this baby thing out :)
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Growed Up
I am impatient. Once I know I want something I go for it, this is usually ok as I am the one in charge of me. Well it has made being in a marriage a little more difficult. Example:
Will you ______?
Sure!............................................................
How about NOW?.........................
Ok............................................................
Are you going to do _________________?.................................
I told you I would!.............................etc. etc. You get my point.
I have grown infinitely as a human being since I've been in a healthy relationship with my now-husband. It has taken us 5+ years to get to where we are now and if anything pregnancy has slowed me down enough to allow even more progress to occur.
Not everything has to happen RIGHT NOW, it's ok if the dishes get done in the morning- as long as they get done. All the things that I'm anxious to do are not necessarily up on the priority list for him, and vice versa- this is where that novel idea communication comes in handy.
If you tell your significant other WHY you want them to do something they are more likely to do it on your timetable, or closer to it, than theirs. Crazy right?!
I know this is probably nothing new to most people of the world, but it has been enlightening to me and I just discovered that by NOT continually asking my husband to do something, he is actually more likely to do it because I have not annoyed him into getting it done.
Yay for progress!
Will you ______?
Sure!............................................................
How about NOW?.........................
Ok............................................................
Are you going to do _________________?.................................
I told you I would!.............................etc. etc. You get my point.
I have grown infinitely as a human being since I've been in a healthy relationship with my now-husband. It has taken us 5+ years to get to where we are now and if anything pregnancy has slowed me down enough to allow even more progress to occur.
Not everything has to happen RIGHT NOW, it's ok if the dishes get done in the morning- as long as they get done. All the things that I'm anxious to do are not necessarily up on the priority list for him, and vice versa- this is where that novel idea communication comes in handy.
If you tell your significant other WHY you want them to do something they are more likely to do it on your timetable, or closer to it, than theirs. Crazy right?!
I know this is probably nothing new to most people of the world, but it has been enlightening to me and I just discovered that by NOT continually asking my husband to do something, he is actually more likely to do it because I have not annoyed him into getting it done.
Yay for progress!
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Belly Laughs
I have been relatively the same weight since high school, give or take 3 or so pounds. I have gained 9 pounds in one month and instead of being sad about it, I am ecstatic! I may not be so excited about it after this little man makes his debut, but that is another day.
I was worried that I wasn't gaining the 'recommended' weight for pregnancy... My baby is not only the right weight, he is a little big for his gestational age. We are both healthy and our path is just a little different than the norm, go figure. I am 24 weeks today and don't know how I will manage to make it through the next 14, hopefully less, weeks till I can see our babies sweet face.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Happy Anniversary!
Our anniversary was last week. Our vacation to the Dominican Republic was really our present for each other so we didn't plan on doing much except spending it with each other. I got him a shirt and a card- I just wanted more for the occasion than a "Happy Anniversary!"
I got home from work and he brought me in a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The flowers themselves are a beautiful gesture- what they mean to me is even better. When we first started dating, Armando would send me flowers. Not at home, but at school or work- which is pretty much where I was most of the time anyway. They always had a handwritten card- so I know he took the time to go and pick them out at the florist. I never got roses, or daisies or mums... they are stargazer lilies. These huge white lilies with the purple/pink stripes and flecks of gold in the center. When I asked why, he told me they reminded him of me. I can't see lilies anywhere and not think of this man.
That got me to thinking how much our relationship affects me. Songs on the radio bring a smile to my face because we saw the band live together, or I know the silly made-up lyrics he sings because he doesn't remember the real ones. Icee's and hot Cheetos are still one of my favorite night-time snacks because he loves them and I can't handle the heat without my blue frozen drink. He can finish my sentences and we still have creepy moments of "I was just going to say that! Get out of my head!!"
Now, in the second year of marriage, fifth of our relationship, we are hitting a stride that I didn't know if we would reach or not. I'm bending and he is bending- just enough so we don't break- but enough so we know the other is trying and we are making it work.
I'm so happy with where we are, and so excited for where we are headed. Yay for us!
I got home from work and he brought me in a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The flowers themselves are a beautiful gesture- what they mean to me is even better. When we first started dating, Armando would send me flowers. Not at home, but at school or work- which is pretty much where I was most of the time anyway. They always had a handwritten card- so I know he took the time to go and pick them out at the florist. I never got roses, or daisies or mums... they are stargazer lilies. These huge white lilies with the purple/pink stripes and flecks of gold in the center. When I asked why, he told me they reminded him of me. I can't see lilies anywhere and not think of this man.
That got me to thinking how much our relationship affects me. Songs on the radio bring a smile to my face because we saw the band live together, or I know the silly made-up lyrics he sings because he doesn't remember the real ones. Icee's and hot Cheetos are still one of my favorite night-time snacks because he loves them and I can't handle the heat without my blue frozen drink. He can finish my sentences and we still have creepy moments of "I was just going to say that! Get out of my head!!"
Now, in the second year of marriage, fifth of our relationship, we are hitting a stride that I didn't know if we would reach or not. I'm bending and he is bending- just enough so we don't break- but enough so we know the other is trying and we are making it work.
I'm so happy with where we are, and so excited for where we are headed. Yay for us!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Kickin' It
I read a lot of books anyway, when I am doing something: getting married, stressed during school.... experiencing pregnancy... I tend to read up on things.
Having said that, I tend to take things in books literally. On the first day of my 12th week of pregnancy I was extremely upset when I threw up my Ramen noodles. WTF! My second trimester was supposed to be full of sunshine and happiness- not 'morning' sickness.
Turns out... gasp!.... not everyone is the same. I had random bouts of vomiting up until 16 weeks. Nothing helped. Hard candies made it worse, filled my mouth up with even more spit- attractive right? Forget gum. Ginger anything disgusts me. I couldn't exactly stop brushing my teeth for 16 weeks now could I? These books are filled with nonsense!
'They' also said that you would start to feel your kiddo start kicking around 16-20 weeks. 16 weeks came and went... no 'butterflies'. As I asked around- most people said it was more around 20 weeks- eff.
I have been so detached from this little one because it still doesn't seem real to me. Only recently have I really started to show, and even at that I just look like those malnourished kids on TV that you can sponsor for $10 a month rather than a 'glowing' vessel of life. Everytime we see little kicks on the ultrasound and Mondo asks me, "You can't feel that?" I feel like a bit of a schmuck. There is a human being inside of me and I can't feel it.
About a week or so ago I started feeling something that was not gas rolling around in my guts- but it sure as hell didn't feel like 'butterflies' felt like someone was twirling my guts like spaghetti on a fork- not exactly what I was expecting. For several more days I felt this twinging, uncomfortable movement... inside. Still nada on the outside. No matter how much I jiggled or pushed I still couldn't feel him.
I finally felt him on our last day of vacation- still didn't feel like butterflies- more like when someone comes up behind you and flicks the back of your ear. It has taken five more days for Mondo to feel it but I'm so glad that now I don't think I'm crazy anymore and someone else has felt him move!
It is very comforting to know that there is a little guy in there moving around and all is well. It actually calms my nerves to be able to feel him moving- I'm not so sure I'll feel the same way when I'm complaining in 4 months when he is kicking my ribs and I can't sleep anymore- but for now I am loving it. Happy mama here :D
'They' also said that you would start to feel your kiddo start kicking around 16-20 weeks. 16 weeks came and went... no 'butterflies'. As I asked around- most people said it was more around 20 weeks- eff.
I have been so detached from this little one because it still doesn't seem real to me. Only recently have I really started to show, and even at that I just look like those malnourished kids on TV that you can sponsor for $10 a month rather than a 'glowing' vessel of life. Everytime we see little kicks on the ultrasound and Mondo asks me, "You can't feel that?" I feel like a bit of a schmuck. There is a human being inside of me and I can't feel it.
About a week or so ago I started feeling something that was not gas rolling around in my guts- but it sure as hell didn't feel like 'butterflies' felt like someone was twirling my guts like spaghetti on a fork- not exactly what I was expecting. For several more days I felt this twinging, uncomfortable movement... inside. Still nada on the outside. No matter how much I jiggled or pushed I still couldn't feel him.
I finally felt him on our last day of vacation- still didn't feel like butterflies- more like when someone comes up behind you and flicks the back of your ear. It has taken five more days for Mondo to feel it but I'm so glad that now I don't think I'm crazy anymore and someone else has felt him move!
It is very comforting to know that there is a little guy in there moving around and all is well. It actually calms my nerves to be able to feel him moving- I'm not so sure I'll feel the same way when I'm complaining in 4 months when he is kicking my ribs and I can't sleep anymore- but for now I am loving it. Happy mama here :D
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
The Flip Side
However, we scored some awesome lawn seats and a Groupon deal for the hotel room so we went: Jen, Casey, Wes, mom, dad, Bud, Rose and Me and Mondo. Wes did amazing- mostly because he could run around apeshit since we were on the lawn. He even got into the band because he could yell 'Wooooo' at them :)
The show was great and I loved that Los Lobos played so many songs off of their old cds, I love the old stuff!
Rose is crazy and so we got to meet the band, get our stuff signed aaaaaaaand got their drumstick :)
Very exciting stuff!
My bag that I am planning to frame with our tickets and drumstick.
Fun day!
Friday, July 5, 2013
Moco Fred
Mr. Moco came into this world in 2005- on my sister and brother in law's wedding day- they didn't get him for a while after that-but it was a significant day for them. Half Chihuahua and half Jack Russell Moco was an adventurous little pup. Very smart, he learned a whole slew of tricks with a 5-pc nugget meal- just the right incentive. He was a master escape artist- in and out of the house and very nimble- he was able to jump the baby gate. He was a grumpy little bugger when he wasn't around his mom and dad- always looking for them when we babysat him- but sweet as can be and always willing to get a belly rub.
Moco, his sister Lula and cousin Randy were having a sleep over in Jen and Casey's backyard while we celebrated the 4th in Park City. The little trouble makers dug their way out of the back yard and unfortunately poor Moco got hit by a car. It breaks my heart that this sweet dog was hurt. With the extent of his injuries, the most humane thing was to put him to sleep- which they did with Casey by his side.
Moco was loved and will be missed greatly. Luckily his sister was returned by a neighbor- she had been running wild in the neighborhood. Randy is too scared to run and Jen's next door neighbor was able to coax him into their house where they kept him safe and were able to call me (my number is on his chains).
Please, if you have pets- chip them with current information or have up to date info on their chains and make sure they are wearing them- even if they are just in the back yard. You never know when it could be your puppy.
We love you Moco!
Freedom
I've been thinking about everybody's different FB posts regarding the 4th of July and what it means to them- I was in bed, my husband with his arm slung across my hip and our baby in my belly.
Some posts were ridiculous- Mentioning guns, beer and the pursuit of drunkenness; some were patriotic and mentioned those who have died for our freedoms or are currently away from their home and family to help protect us. All from one extreme to the next.
I am extremely grateful for everything I have. I am glad that I pay taxes- it means I make enough money to help support our family. I am grateful for dirty clothes and dishes- because it means we have shirts on our backs and food in our bellies. I am grateful for picketing, hate spewing idiots- because it means I live in a place where my personal thoughts and beliefs are not censured. I am even more grateful for the loving, kind people who protest the haters- sending out messages of love and tolerance. (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-upbeat/girl-westboro-lemonade-stand-140819768.html)
I am grateful for the change that I am seeing in the world. Women taking office, lots of different colored people everywhere, laws ensuring everyone's rights are protected beginning to pop up.
I am sad that it is has taken this long to get to this point, but nothing warms my heart more than seeing hundreds of LDS people hugging Pride participants at the parade or the pictures of same-sex couples getting engaged/married just like every other American has the right to do.
Way to go America! Keep up the good work :)
Some posts were ridiculous- Mentioning guns, beer and the pursuit of drunkenness; some were patriotic and mentioned those who have died for our freedoms or are currently away from their home and family to help protect us. All from one extreme to the next.
I am extremely grateful for everything I have. I am glad that I pay taxes- it means I make enough money to help support our family. I am grateful for dirty clothes and dishes- because it means we have shirts on our backs and food in our bellies. I am grateful for picketing, hate spewing idiots- because it means I live in a place where my personal thoughts and beliefs are not censured. I am even more grateful for the loving, kind people who protest the haters- sending out messages of love and tolerance. (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-upbeat/girl-westboro-lemonade-stand-140819768.html)
I am grateful for the change that I am seeing in the world. Women taking office, lots of different colored people everywhere, laws ensuring everyone's rights are protected beginning to pop up.
I am sad that it is has taken this long to get to this point, but nothing warms my heart more than seeing hundreds of LDS people hugging Pride participants at the parade or the pictures of same-sex couples getting engaged/married just like every other American has the right to do.
Way to go America! Keep up the good work :)
Thank you for your sacrifice sexy veteran!!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Make Over
Since we have moved into this house we have had plans to re do this or change this... when we were thinking of selling the house we really started thinking about it- never happened.
I told Mondo since we have a little one on the way we have a short period of time to decide what to do. We either: A-) Fix up the house so that we can rent it until we can sell it; or B-) Fix it up so we can settle into it and stay for awhile- until we can sell it.
We know this isn't our forever home but it's beyond time to do something so we don't feel like we are just biding our time until we can get out. Surprisingly, Mondo said we should just stay here and fix it up- Color me astonished!
My plan, is to do one room every pay period. That seems like forever, but it gives me nice break in between rooms and gives me a deadline so that I stay on track.
First up: Upstairs bathroom.
I told Mondo since we have a little one on the way we have a short period of time to decide what to do. We either: A-) Fix up the house so that we can rent it until we can sell it; or B-) Fix it up so we can settle into it and stay for awhile- until we can sell it.
We know this isn't our forever home but it's beyond time to do something so we don't feel like we are just biding our time until we can get out. Surprisingly, Mondo said we should just stay here and fix it up- Color me astonished!
My plan, is to do one room every pay period. That seems like forever, but it gives me nice break in between rooms and gives me a deadline so that I stay on track.
First up: Upstairs bathroom.
I will post the "after" soon, I still need new rugs and to finish the mirror. Yay for completing projects
Monday, June 10, 2013
Belly Bean
So we brought back an unexpected souvenir from Florida.... I'm pregnant!
I was hesitant to say anything right away but then I seen a little fluttering heartbeat and I can hardly wait to tell everyone. I'm really excited- it doesn't seem to have sunk in with the husband- I'm sure it will once I start showing or when we find out what we are having.
I am also quite upset that there is a shit-ton of crap that people should tell about pregnancy- like you can bleed, you are the most bloated you will ever be in your life... ya know the stuff you really need to know.
I was hesitant to say anything right away but then I seen a little fluttering heartbeat and I can hardly wait to tell everyone. I'm really excited- it doesn't seem to have sunk in with the husband- I'm sure it will once I start showing or when we find out what we are having.
I am also quite upset that there is a shit-ton of crap that people should tell about pregnancy- like you can bleed, you are the most bloated you will ever be in your life... ya know the stuff you really need to know.
We are due January 5th, but I'm hoping our little friend will make a December appearance... mostly because our deductible will be met and then we can count him on our taxes. I have noticed that I keep calling the baby a 'him' but deep down I think that it's a girl.... Mondo really wants a boy first... so I guess we'll see!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Baby Xander
So I wasn't far off in my prediction about my friend having her baby- Her shower was Saturday and she had him on Monday. Little Alexander was born on May 6th and he is a doll :)
He had some jaundice issues and spent a few extra days in the hospital but once he was home his mama and dad were wanting to get some pictures of the little guy. Since I like the practice I volunteered my services, these are a few of the results:
He had some jaundice issues and spent a few extra days in the hospital but once he was home his mama and dad were wanting to get some pictures of the little guy. Since I like the practice I volunteered my services, these are a few of the results:
Little bugger trying to lift his head already!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Ol' Blue
So I've decided to sell my car. For several reasons this is a very good decision for me, at the same time I will miss my little car very much. It was my very first brand new car, when I bought it there were only 30 miles on it. It has moved me from my parent's to my first house, taken me on many'o girl's trips to Vegas and been there through snow and rain.
I am going to use the money from my car to pay off one of my student loans and my credit card. Along with not having a car payment anymore this will save me mucho dinero every month, allowing me to put some money in savings and pay down my other student loans. I am currently driving a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, a big difference from my cute little car- but it will serve it's purpose and.... It's just a car :)
I am going to use the money from my car to pay off one of my student loans and my credit card. Along with not having a car payment anymore this will save me mucho dinero every month, allowing me to put some money in savings and pay down my other student loans. I am currently driving a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, a big difference from my cute little car- but it will serve it's purpose and.... It's just a car :)
Baby Robinson
My bestie is having a little boy, probably really soon because she is already dilated to a 4 :)
I threw her a baby shower and everything came out really great- she got a lot of presents, diapers and all kind of stuff for this little kiddo.
I threw her a baby shower and everything came out really great- she got a lot of presents, diapers and all kind of stuff for this little kiddo.
Diaper Cake and Real Cake
Jennifer and Adrienne
Mom and Me
Diana and Laura
The blanket I made :)
Oh, my good friend
I LIKE CUPCAKES!
I love how cute my friend's belly is!
I can't wait to meet this handsome little man!!!
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