A Work In Progress

I am so excited about this project I've had going for a while. I was tired of having a mess of a recipe cabinet and having to dig around for the same recipes over and over, so I've put together a binder full of mine and Jeff's favorite recipes. There are some real treasures in there! Some are mine, but most of them come from our moms and grandmas. Ive already got about 60 recipes in there and I keep finding new ones to add to it. I think I am going to have to go get a bigger binder! lol

Potterybarn Quilt Giveaway

Hop on over to http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/ and register to win this quilt:



It's beauitful! I hope I win :)

Life Saver

To all you future moms out there, this Bouncer Chair from Fisher Price is quite possibly the best baby purchase, yet. I can't get Avery to sleep in her crib during the day (which is an area we must address and work on) but she loves to nap in this chair. It has a vibrating feature but she doesn't seem to like it (I don't blame her).
Let's just say that thanks to this chair, I can buy a few hours to do a few things for myself.

Daddy's Little Girl

Avery already has Jeff wrapped around her little finger. She was his Valentine this year and he got her this jewelry box from Potterybarn:



To hold her growing collection of jewelry. I have to say... I'm a bit jealous, lol.

Mother's Ring

You may recall that I told you guys that as part of my Christmas gift from Jeff, I could pick out a mothers ring. Since we were not sure if Avery would be born in January or February I've had to wait to buy anything.
I did some shopping around but resorted back to my favorite jewelry store, James Avery, out of Texas. They have these birthstone rings that you can stack and wear multiple at a time. It's perfect... Each kid will have their own ring but they can be worn all together. Here is the one for February (Amethist):



It's a very modest ring and a much smaller stone than what Jeff had in mind that I would pick out, but I love the concept! It's also engravable! So, I plan to put "Avery 2-5-10" on the inside. I can't wait for it to come in :)

"Tastes so good when it hits your lips!"

I'm finally able to have some of Jeff's homemade beer. Man, Is it good! Well, although it is very good, it's been 9 months since my last drink and so it tastes all that much better. Lol

New iPhone App

...well, I dont have an iPhone, but I have an iPod Touch which I am addicted to!
I found this App that will make my blogging easier when I cant sit infront of the computer. I love it!!

LOST and Politics...

Should I feel honored..

...that I know him??
http://www.kbtx.com/mobi/home?storyid=84523172
My sister dates The Cooler Guy's twin brother, Daniel, lol.

The first week

Wow! What a rollercoaster! First, Avery got Jaundis which meant 3 trips to the doc and hospital for blood tests. It's a really wierd feeling being a mom when you are told "I'm going to send you to the hospital for some tests." I know Jaundis is normal and fixable but my heart still raced, my eyes watered up when they drew her blood each time, and my nerves were shot waiting for the results. Thank God it went down without having to put her under those special lights.
We've had some issues trying to figure out how and what to feed her but I think it's settling down now.
My mom and dad, aka Nanna, and Pappy left this morning. It was really hard! I'm going to miss her help so much. I know we are going to be fine but it's been a special bonding time.
So, as I sit here with Avery in my arms, there's laundry to do, floors to clean, beds to make, but they are going to have to wait. I'm going to have to accept that house chores are just going to take a lot longer. Luckily I have a wonderful husband who has done a lot of the house work for me.
Now... To look forward to sleep... Maybe in a few years. Lol

Blessings

This was the best day of my life! How ironic that only a few short hours after I made my last post, I went into labor?!
Avery is doing great, despite a mild case of Jaundice and a little too much weight loss during her first few days. Her numbers are going down and she is starting to eat better so hopefully her weight will start to go up.

I would like to say a special thanks to a few people that have made this a very special time for me:
1. My Husband, Jeff. He has been an angel beyond imagination.
I couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband and has been so great in helping out in every area possible.
I tell him everyday how much I appreciate his help; He is already proving to be a wonderful daddy. I love you, dearly, Jeffrey! :)

2. My mom. Bless her heart. She has been here for a month now helping me prepare for Avery and spent 3 weeks with us just waiting and waiting for me to pop. I can't imagine what it would be like not to have her love and support here with me. She has been up with me at night, helping me with feedings, trying to figure out how much/little/when/how to feed Avery, going to the doctors... basically everything I have learned about having a baby has come from her. Thank you Momma, I wouldn't trade this time with you for anything!

3. The rest of my family... Barbara, Ronnie, Emily, Jeremy, Annie, Hannah, Daniel.
Thank you so much for coming up to see us so fast! It means so much to us to have a loving family that can be just as excited for us during this time as we are. Also, for all of your support and help while you were here. It was such a fun weekend! I know Annie was intrigued by this new baby, but I don't think she really liked it very much when Emily was holding Avery instead of her, lol. I thank God everyday for letting Avery have a loving family to grow up in. :)

4. And, of course, my daddy. He was unable to make it to Avery's birth because he was in St. Louis for some meetings, then he got a head cold so he didn't want to come until he got better. He is finally going to get to meet Avery tomorrow. He sent Avery some flowers, a card, and a little stuffed animal. I know she will treasure those forever. I love my daddy more than words can say... I can't wait for him to meet my little girl.

5. All of my friends that have supported me this week...
~Allyson: for rushing up to the hospital the moment you knew I was there and being so excited to have Avery in your life, just as much as us.
~Tisha: Also, for coming up to the hospital and making your self available for anything and everything that I might need... even advice about some "not-so-pleasant" things that go along with having a baby, lol.
~Stori: You have been such a wonderful friend to our whole family for so many years. I am glad we get to share this time of our lives together. I can't wait for "Wannton" to get here!
~Elysha: Also, for coming up to see us at the hospital and for cooking us dinner this week. That was such a wonderful treat! I hope to be able to return the favor as soon as I can when you have Nathan.

I know I am forgetting some people specifically, but please know that Jeff and I are so grateful for everything that everyone has done for us, especially your prayers.
I hope to be able to keep everyone up to date on my blog, but I am afraid that I will not be able to post as often as I would like. I will do my best.

Tic-Tock....

So I am 4 days PAST my original due date!! Maybe the doctors were right in saying that the 9th is a more accurate date, but I can't take it any more!

I know everyone keeps telling me to be patient and take advantage of the peace and quiet while I can and get my rest.... but I can't help it! I am ready for the chaos. I can't stand waiting on things I can't control. Maybe it's an issue I need to address but, not now. I was so good and had EVERYTHING done before mid January in case she came early that now I am digging and digging around for things to do. I go crazy when I don't have things to keep me busy. I thrive when I am multitasking and going 100 miles and hour. Some have told me I'm crazy, maybe I am, but I can't wait.
Thank God that my mom is here. She has really made it so much easier! I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful mom who is willing to hang out with me while we watch the clock... and my tummy. I hope I can be the same for Avery when she has her kids. Wow! That will be a weird day... But I digress.
So, the doctors have set February 15th for my date of induction if she has not arrived by then. At least now I have an end in site. I can't wait to hold my baby in my arms! :)

Oh! Now, I get to pick a mother's ring out (One of Jeff's Christmas gifts to me) since I know that she is going to be born in February. Amethyst it is :)

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I finally saw it! It was pretty awesome... besides the fact that it is about as political as they come and I couldn't disagree with the premise of the movie more... The 3D effect is pretty cool. I'm not too keen on the glasses, though...

LOST...

It has begun!

I dont really have a lot to say about the Premiere episode besides it was such a wonderful feeling to have this missing piece of my life back!
I really dont know what I will do when it's over this summer. TV just won't ever be the same.
Ok, so I do have a few (just a few) thoughts...
1. Why did we only see like 2 seconds of Claire??!! That made me mad!
2. I kinda like how they have 2 story lines going at once... Only LOST can get away with something like that.
3. Terry O'Quinn can make one really mean face! He better win some more awards for this show
4. I love how Hurley says what everyone in the audience is thinking. For instance, when he went into the temple, he asked why the "Mr. Miyagi" guy could understand English but didn't speak it... He always reads what I'm thinking. It's great! lol
5. Who else started laughing when they say Frogurt sitting by John on the plane?? I know I did!
6. I miss Faraday! :(
7. I love that Ben is so lost and has no clue what's going on anymore. At least, that's what he wants us to think, anyways.
8. I am glad that Juliet died! Probably because Jeff thought she was hott. I never understood how he could think that. lol

hmmm... That's all I can think of at the moment, but I'm sure there will be more to come.
I've watched it twice already, but I might just have to watch it again before next Tuesday.

P.S. Tuesdays are amazing for me because now, LOST and The Biggest Loser come on. Unfortunately, they are at the same time. But, Thank God for DVR!!