Happy New Year!

Avery celebrated her first New Years with some sparklers last night :)

Sparklers are by far my favorite thing to get on nights like these... They make some pretty cool pictures, too!Here are some fireworks for you in case you didn't get to shoot any off:

Now, to think of a New Year's Resolution....

Cheers...

Christmas Humor

This is for all of you "Scrooges" out there... and those of you who have a sense of humor!



After going to the grocery store today to pick up a few last minute things... this is even more funny!

"Nutty Santas"

I was supposed to make these with my sister and niece for Christmas but our plans got delayed when Jeff was asked to come in to work nights tonight. So, I went ahead and made them ahead of time. It would have been more fun with some company but I always enjoy decorating cookies! :)
This is the first time for me to make them and have some ideas for tricks to do next time to make them look a bit better.
I took Nutter Butter cookies and dipped them in Royal Icing on both ends and then one end in red and white sprinkles. Then, I used mini chocolate chips for the eyes with the icing as "glue". I piped on the white dot on Santa's hat and the red noses. I think that next time, instead of icing for the noses, I think I will use some kind of small red candies and I need to make the icing a bit thicker to keep it from running off of the cookies before it hardens.
I think they are cute and might become a tradition every year. I saved the taste-test for Jeff and it seemed to pass, so I think they are safe to make again.

My recent Must-Haves!

Mr. Coffee Frappe maker
The best part is that it's on $80!
http://www.mrcoffeecafefrappe.com/product.aspx

Earth Therapeutics® Anti-Stress Microwaveable Comfort Wrap


Desktop Player for my iPod
$10 at www.containerstore.com

Label Maker
Pleasantly addicting!
Plastic Ornament Storage Box
I need to get some of these soon for when we take down our tree!

3 Little Babies

Here is a picture of Stori, Elysha, and I all pregnant together! We have had a blast going through this together and we can't wait for our little ones to become friends :)
Disclaimer: This is an AWEFUL picture of me, but I was trying to tell Jeff instructions on my camera... plus, it's just hard to get a good picture of myself this far along. lol
From left to right:
Stori (23 weeks), Elysha (31 weeks), and Me (32 weeks)

I can't wait to cuddle up with this...

So it has been on my long list of things to do to make a new robe.
I have become kind of a "robe-snob" while trying to shop for a new one. There were so many things I needed it to have...It had to be thin, preferably cotton, since I get hot easily and would be using it to get ready in the mornings in; had to have long enough arms (hard to come by for me); had to be long enough that my booty doesn't hang out but not a full length...
While shopping for a new one I could not find one that fit my criteria without spending a fortune on one! So, like most things, I thought, "I can make that", so the other night, I found the time.
I took one of the few robes that I had purchased from Target that was not working out, apart and used it as a quasi pattern and changed it up to match what I wanted.
I got some cheap fabric at Hobby Lobby since I wasnt sure if this was going to be a good idea or not, and "had at it." I cleared off the dining room table, laid out the fabric, cut up the old robe, and within a few hours, I had a new one! :)
It really was a lot of fun! I thought about taking pictures as I went for the sake of the this blog post, but I was too engrossed in the project. lol
I had a bit of a challege getting the collar on there to lay correctly, but I think I got it. Also, its a bit of a challenge to fit around a pregnant belly! lol Since it's just a robe and can be a little loose, I think it will last me a while even after the belly is gone. ;)
Here is the finished product:


I am not 100% in love with the fabric choice that I made, but it's pretty. Since I will be using it to get ready in the mornings I am sure it will get grungy soon and I can just make another.
hmm.. Maybe a business venture??? jk

Just Because...

I love this commercial!

Blessings

God is Great!!
It is amazing to watch my little baby girl move around inside of me. I can't even describe the feeling I had when they turned on the monitor and we saw Avery's face in 3D.
I literally was taken aback! It's funny because I've seen these 4D pictures many times before of friends babies. They are all adorable! But when it's yours... its just different.
I get choked up right now just thinking about that.
I will never forget a few certain things about my pregnancy with Avery...
1. The day I found out I was pregnant; June 1st, 2009
2. The first time I felt a real kick (we were at my parent's house for the weekend and I had just laid down to go to bed when, POP, there she kicked!!) I about jumped out of bed and did a little dance. I wanted to wake Jeff up so bad, but he sleeps so hard that I knew that would be a futile effort. lol) Jeff has finally felt her moving around. For the longest time she liked to tease him and stop moving every time he put his hand on my tummy :)
3. The first time we heard the heart beat and saw her ultrasound
4. Yesterday's 4D ultrasound session. Wow! I highly suggest people go do it. It's not that expensive, relatively, and it is so fun! Allyson and Tim gave us this session as a gift so we shared this experience with them. I am so glad they were there to watch it with us.

I'm sure there will be lots more memories to be made, but for now, those are the big highlights
As a part of the session we were able to get 6 b&w 3d photos, about 65 color photos, a DVD of the session (it has all of her movements recorded and put to music), and we got a teddy bear with her heartbeat recorded inside. I think it will be fun for her to have and listen to when she decides to join us.
Anyways, here are a few pictures. I just picked a few of my favorites; there's more on Facebook...

Feet

She was being shy

Yawning

Happy Day!

There are 3 things going on today that just simply make me smile...

1. LOST Season 5 came out on DVD. I will be going to get it ASAP!


2. The Biggest Loser Finale is tonight.


3. We have our first birthing class at the hospital. It's supposed to be a tour of the delivery wing of the hospital so we know where to go on "the big day". {I hope we get to see some babies :) } Also, just a general overview of what to expect from the delivery. I am a bit nervous....