My Tree

Wow, it's been awhile since I posted. Still here, still pregnant. I have an induction scheduled for July 11th. In some ways three weeks feel like an eternity (like when trying, unsuccessfully, to sleep at night) and in others I'm feeling the time crunch. So, I decided to tackle the baby's room this week...

I've been looking around for a vinyl cutout of a tree for the wall behind the crib. After scouring Etsy and seeing the prices for the size/style I wanted, I started to rethink my idea. What can I say, I'm a cheapskate. But I still really wanted one...that's when the wheels started turning and I decided to paint my own. I know, it's crazy. I am NOT an artist and have no painting or drawing skills, but I had a pencil and the paint, so I went to town.

The room still isn't entirely finished, but the wall mural is. I'm sure the vinyl would have looked better, but this cost me a whopping $2.99 (had to buy a paint brush) and it's filled with love. :) Another item checked off my list!

Baby Bedding - CHECK!

Checking things off my list. I searched and searched for bedding and this is the fabric I kept coming back to. I kept trying to force myself to get something pink, since this is my one chance, but I just couldn't help being drawn to the greens/browns/blues. Oh well. She will have to have lots of pink clothes I guess.

Landscaping

After two years, our front landscaping is finally done! What an improvement! We are so excited. Now to keep the kids off the sod for two weeks...

Happy Birthday to Me!

Well, I am officially OLD. I turn the big 3-0 today. My goal was to be in the best shape of my life at 30. Being almost 27 weeks pregnant, I definitely have shape, but I'm not sure it's the best... :)

The day has started off a bit slow. I did go to the gym this morning, but came home to find that deer had feasted on our new landscaping during the night and to a smoke alarm on the fritz - the kids always "love" that. So I had a bowl of sugar loaded Cinnamon Toast Crunch for breakfast and called it good.

The boys are super excited to take me to Chuck-e-Cheese tonight and my gift to myself is a pedicure, some extra strength wrinkle cream and a yummy treat. Bring on the 30's!!

Seen Better Days

Have you ever woken up to this?

Most wives would probably be horrified, jump out of bed and demand to know what happened. I took a good look, shook my head and grabbed the camera. This "mouse", that I incorrectly called a shiner, happened last night during one of Bryan's "training" classes. The things I put up with...

10 Years

Happy Anniversary to us! I can't believe it has been 10 years. I have the greatest husband, with awesome kids and a happy, full life. What more can you ask for?

Thanks babe for making the first decade unforgettable - here's to us and the many more years to come.

My lovely, opinionated sister-in-law, Carolee, apparently didn't like the first picture I posted. (Read the comments) So, this one is for you, Carolee! :) I didn't post one of these before because I figured people were tired of seeing them. Sorry!

The wait is over!

I can still hardly believe it! I admit I shed a few tears when they told us. We are all so excited!