So after today there have been a major change that I am not so sure about... Ok so first on my list is the swelling feet. I didn't experience this with Aubrey so feeling the extra width on my feet is not fun! I mean now really I am stuck with sandals, aka flip flops... there is always room to grow with flip flops. Anything with a tie is almost all out, they don't even stretch far enough at this point. Looks like I am shoe shopping sooner than I planned. (Ok well I never planned on that... dang just one more thing to add to that rusty old budget). :)
And then a while back I read another pregnant mom's blog and she mentioned a wonderful restaurant that she craved one particular evening and she and her husband went out at 10:30 in the evening to settle that craving. So taking off from that. Once I read the name of that illustrious restaurant, I too then was craving it... unlike her, I was unable to attend that restaurant because it was past closing... and then with Don's school and work we were just unable to get it for a while. Ok, so we have now established that pregnant women get cravings, I ramble on to tell you all that they have only gotten worse with the second child I am holding within me. Alas there was another craving that was settled, but this one is well worth the report. :) Back when I was just fresh out of high school, I was introduced to a wonderful dessert place called Ben's Cookies... (of which I can't find a picture but click here for their website.) They bake their cookies fresh daily and when they come out of the oven, the place them on a warming table, so that when you get your cookie it is as though it is just out of the oven. Also your cookies can sit out for a couple of days out of the bag and they are still soft...(known from personal experience.) Anywho... the other night I wanted one of Ben's Cookies. Alas it was 9:30pm and the only store they have is in Salt Lake at the Gateway. So no cookies for me. :(
On my way home from work... since I work in Salt Lake, it just so happens that it is on my way home, (insert the biggest grin here!) Alas my craving was conquered... and yes Teddy there is one left for you. :)
What a great day!
April 23, 2009
April 21, 2009
Pregnancy tricks...
So there are many things this time around that have often baffled me. I mean we found out we were expecting quite early with this baby, and so it makes it seem as though things are going so slowly. And thinking of how many weeks there are left, it just doesn't seem to "fit." I by no means want to have an early baby, but August just seems so far away. There are many things that we are planning this summer and I have my mind set that we are going to "need" a few things for traveling with an infant. Problem with that set in my mind is that most of the plans we have are before the baby is born. There are still plans for after the baby is born, but for those all I need is a stroller, and I already have one of those... so really I am set. Just another thing to sit and ponder.
I also have the need to get everything ready for this baby... NOW! I can't believe how strong my need is every morning I wake up. I just want to get this done for the baby... and that leads only to ten more things that I just have to get done. Of course they don't all get done, but the need to is seriously annoying.
Today I had my full on ultrasound to see how the baby was doing and where the doctors checked for all the things that can show up. Well everything came back normal. We have a healthy baby girl on our way. She has no cleft lip, no club foot, spine is great, and bones are all there. What more can a mommy want! It was really fun to have Aubrey there in the room and she kept looking at the monitor and saying her new found words, "what's that?" and each time we would say Sister. She would of course reply back to us sister, and one time she said, "No, Becca" So we know she is excited. With that said, here are photos of our little girl!
I know the one thing that is on my mind before she gets here is her coming home outfit. I know I have tons of clothes to choose from that she would look wonderful in, but they are all "hand me downs" and what girl doesn't like a new outfit? :)
I also have the need to get everything ready for this baby... NOW! I can't believe how strong my need is every morning I wake up. I just want to get this done for the baby... and that leads only to ten more things that I just have to get done. Of course they don't all get done, but the need to is seriously annoying.
Today I had my full on ultrasound to see how the baby was doing and where the doctors checked for all the things that can show up. Well everything came back normal. We have a healthy baby girl on our way. She has no cleft lip, no club foot, spine is great, and bones are all there. What more can a mommy want! It was really fun to have Aubrey there in the room and she kept looking at the monitor and saying her new found words, "what's that?" and each time we would say Sister. She would of course reply back to us sister, and one time she said, "No, Becca" So we know she is excited. With that said, here are photos of our little girl!
I know the one thing that is on my mind before she gets here is her coming home outfit. I know I have tons of clothes to choose from that she would look wonderful in, but they are all "hand me downs" and what girl doesn't like a new outfit? :)
April 14, 2009
Too Soon?
So I woke up this morning in sort of a panic. I started thinking about all that I have(want) to get done before the baby comes. Having one little one already that is 2, I didn't think that I would feel this way. But your mind plays wonderful tricks on you. No matter how I try, my list is growing not by one thing, but by many things a day. It seems as though the list will never end. Having 4 months left there is plenty of time to do all the things on my list, as long as at some point it stops growing.
So far in this pregnancy there are so many differences that have allowed me to experience different things. The best thing so far is that having felt the baby move so early in this pregnancy, and moving everyday so far. We still have 4 months to go and my hubby has been able to feel the baby move, maybe not to the greatest extent, but move none the less. While with our first he felt I believe twice. So with the time frame changing and allowing him in on that special thing has made it extra special.
In other news, now that things have settled down. We are staying put. Good and bad at the same time. There are things that I am still not understanding as well as I would like to, but you can't always have your cake and eat it too, right?
This past weekend we celebrated Easter with my family up in Bountiful. It was nice to have the whole family together. Seeing as though our 2 year old went all day without a nap... until the car ride home, we had some meltdowns. :) Thanks mom for cooking. It was yet another great meal.
This past Saturday we also had the chance to do a session at the temple. We started going twice a month about a year ago, and worldly things ended up keeping us from this. So the last time we had gone was back in June of 08. I could have sworn that we had been back since, but looking back it really has been almost a year. I feel way blessed that I have a place to go and feel even closer to our Heavenly Father. I realized after our session on Saturday, that being able to go more often would help with how I came out satisfied but confused. The confusion I ended with has become more clear. It makes me sad that there are worldly things that seem to take over the importance of why we are here in the first place. I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and being able to attend. It may be a few months into the year, but I can always set a new resolution right? So there we have it, twice a month to the temple at least. That number can always grow.
So far in this pregnancy there are so many differences that have allowed me to experience different things. The best thing so far is that having felt the baby move so early in this pregnancy, and moving everyday so far. We still have 4 months to go and my hubby has been able to feel the baby move, maybe not to the greatest extent, but move none the less. While with our first he felt I believe twice. So with the time frame changing and allowing him in on that special thing has made it extra special.
In other news, now that things have settled down. We are staying put. Good and bad at the same time. There are things that I am still not understanding as well as I would like to, but you can't always have your cake and eat it too, right?
This past weekend we celebrated Easter with my family up in Bountiful. It was nice to have the whole family together. Seeing as though our 2 year old went all day without a nap... until the car ride home, we had some meltdowns. :) Thanks mom for cooking. It was yet another great meal.
This past Saturday we also had the chance to do a session at the temple. We started going twice a month about a year ago, and worldly things ended up keeping us from this. So the last time we had gone was back in June of 08. I could have sworn that we had been back since, but looking back it really has been almost a year. I feel way blessed that I have a place to go and feel even closer to our Heavenly Father. I realized after our session on Saturday, that being able to go more often would help with how I came out satisfied but confused. The confusion I ended with has become more clear. It makes me sad that there are worldly things that seem to take over the importance of why we are here in the first place. I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and being able to attend. It may be a few months into the year, but I can always set a new resolution right? So there we have it, twice a month to the temple at least. That number can always grow.
March 31, 2009
Frustration!!!!!
So in my mind there are two kinds of frustration. The first is the kind that you can get frustrated over learn from it, make changes and move on. The second is the kind that you get frustrated and no matter how much you try to either forget, change or deal with it you only end up more frustrated. I usually don't vent on the blog because it really isn't the place, but when you are having a hard time being heard, there needs to be that moment of getting it off your chest.
It seems at the moment that there are more frustrating moments that falls into the second category. I just pray that when things work out it is all for the better.
I sat and had a good talk with my parents tonight, and I so miss those talks. I miss that closeness and the understanding that we have always had. I was able to get my frustrations out but ended up feeling more lost than I was when I went in. I know what I want, but I don't know what another wants. I would like to say that we want the same, but there is no way of knowing because the communication has stopped right now. I have so many people who love me and my family and I love having them around (even if it is only to vent), that are around me all the time, but I feel as though I am alone. The person I need the most, makes me feel like we don't understand each other. I want things to work but out for the better, whatever that may be. Right now the unknown has hit and I hate this.
The trouble that we face is no different than what many others face. I know everyone has trials and moments where it feels like the world is ending right here and now, but it always seems to go on. I look at this for the moment as a great thing that happened, and we are ready for the next step. If it hadn't of happened, there is no telling where we would be.
There is only so much that can be given and taken on any given day, and it seems as though what I can give and take is already a week ahead of me.
I have grown in a way that sitting and waiting is not for me. When problems arise, I want them dealt with and handled in a timely manner. For the past while it seems like things are always being pushed to the back. I have taken it for a while and I am ready for it to stop. Now I know it isn't going to happen over night, but I do want things to at least be put in perspective. Keep me informed. Show me the progress. There are some things that can't be dealt with over a matter of minutes, but weeks and months passing are not ok. I want to say that there is more that I could have done, but I honestly don't know that even if I had tried, it would have moved any faster.
I know this feeling wont last long, but for the time that it does last, I hope it never comes again. I don't want this to be a downer for anyone, I just needed a moment to vent. If you know me, you know that I do that well.
It seems at the moment that there are more frustrating moments that falls into the second category. I just pray that when things work out it is all for the better.
I sat and had a good talk with my parents tonight, and I so miss those talks. I miss that closeness and the understanding that we have always had. I was able to get my frustrations out but ended up feeling more lost than I was when I went in. I know what I want, but I don't know what another wants. I would like to say that we want the same, but there is no way of knowing because the communication has stopped right now. I have so many people who love me and my family and I love having them around (even if it is only to vent), that are around me all the time, but I feel as though I am alone. The person I need the most, makes me feel like we don't understand each other. I want things to work but out for the better, whatever that may be. Right now the unknown has hit and I hate this.
The trouble that we face is no different than what many others face. I know everyone has trials and moments where it feels like the world is ending right here and now, but it always seems to go on. I look at this for the moment as a great thing that happened, and we are ready for the next step. If it hadn't of happened, there is no telling where we would be.
There is only so much that can be given and taken on any given day, and it seems as though what I can give and take is already a week ahead of me.
I have grown in a way that sitting and waiting is not for me. When problems arise, I want them dealt with and handled in a timely manner. For the past while it seems like things are always being pushed to the back. I have taken it for a while and I am ready for it to stop. Now I know it isn't going to happen over night, but I do want things to at least be put in perspective. Keep me informed. Show me the progress. There are some things that can't be dealt with over a matter of minutes, but weeks and months passing are not ok. I want to say that there is more that I could have done, but I honestly don't know that even if I had tried, it would have moved any faster.
I know this feeling wont last long, but for the time that it does last, I hope it never comes again. I don't want this to be a downer for anyone, I just needed a moment to vent. If you know me, you know that I do that well.
March 22, 2009
Prego Update
I can't believe that I am half way done! It seems like only yesterday that we found out. I am very excited to be having another little girl. Aubrey will now have a playmate!
Not only is this pregnancy been so different from Aubrey, but I am finding it way more difficult than being pregnant the first time. Having to take care of a 2 year old while baking another one, it well... just wears you out! With Aubrey I was only really sick for the first, like 3 months. With this little one baking I was constantly nauseated for 4 and 1/2! I am so glad that the sickness has started to go away, only in time to start to feel my little one move! And today she sure has not liked me one bit! I compare everything to Aubrey because that is all I know. People would tell me stories of how they were being rib kicked, having baby hiccups, and bladder kicks. I seriously didn't receive any of these, so i had no problem being pregnant. I now know what people are talking about. Although I really haven't received any of those yet... this little on has been more active than our last. I am very excited to see what this little one brings me in the coming months. I am just hoping to keep up with my active 2 year old for the summer moths with a baby baking. :)
Not only is this pregnancy been so different from Aubrey, but I am finding it way more difficult than being pregnant the first time. Having to take care of a 2 year old while baking another one, it well... just wears you out! With Aubrey I was only really sick for the first, like 3 months. With this little one baking I was constantly nauseated for 4 and 1/2! I am so glad that the sickness has started to go away, only in time to start to feel my little one move! And today she sure has not liked me one bit! I compare everything to Aubrey because that is all I know. People would tell me stories of how they were being rib kicked, having baby hiccups, and bladder kicks. I seriously didn't receive any of these, so i had no problem being pregnant. I now know what people are talking about. Although I really haven't received any of those yet... this little on has been more active than our last. I am very excited to see what this little one brings me in the coming months. I am just hoping to keep up with my active 2 year old for the summer moths with a baby baking. :)
A Birthday Celebration!
So this past week we celebrated our baby girl's 2nd birthday! I can't believe that two years ago I was just coming home from the hospital with a brand new baby and now my little one is growing up so fast, right before my eyes! We had friends and family over for a BBQ and then cake and presents. I loved that the kids were all playing together so great. It is nice to have friends with kids close to my child's age. It makes get-together's much more fun. (Right now we are the odd one's out with only one child... but that is soon to change) :)
She has gotten into Tinkerbell lately so we did a Tinkerbell theme. This was her cake!
Out of everything that happened at her party, my favorite part was that Aubrey blew out her own candle! I was so proud of her. She is just learning and growing so fast!
Eating her own piece of birthday cake. She had a blast eating all the frosting. When I was cutting the cake she went on to pick off the cake ALL the flowers!
So this was right after she opened her Mickey mouse Clubhouse gift, and seriously all the kids were glued to the box. Even Aubrey and she had more gifts to open. She was getting upset with all the other kids wanting her toy... it was funny to watch.
Now this was taken after everyone went home from the party. I went into the living room and sat down to take a breather from the party. I heard Aubrey singing Happy Birthday. I thought it was cute... but then she just kept singing it. So I went into the kitchen and she was up on the counter singing to herself Happy Birthday, and then taking a bite of cake and repeating. I was laughing so hard, I just had to get a picture.
She has gotten into Tinkerbell lately so we did a Tinkerbell theme. This was her cake!
Out of everything that happened at her party, my favorite part was that Aubrey blew out her own candle! I was so proud of her. She is just learning and growing so fast!
Eating her own piece of birthday cake. She had a blast eating all the frosting. When I was cutting the cake she went on to pick off the cake ALL the flowers!
So this was right after she opened her Mickey mouse Clubhouse gift, and seriously all the kids were glued to the box. Even Aubrey and she had more gifts to open. She was getting upset with all the other kids wanting her toy... it was funny to watch.
Now this was taken after everyone went home from the party. I went into the living room and sat down to take a breather from the party. I heard Aubrey singing Happy Birthday. I thought it was cute... but then she just kept singing it. So I went into the kitchen and she was up on the counter singing to herself Happy Birthday, and then taking a bite of cake and repeating. I was laughing so hard, I just had to get a picture.
March 13, 2009
So today was the big day...
We are expecting our second baby and today we found out that it is a....
March 01, 2009
My new china!!!
Ok so I have known since before my wedding that I have a set of china. Good china. I never saw it, but I knew I I had it. Well with circumstances recently in our family, my parents brought them down to me. So I took this evening to go through them and see what I had. Oh my heavens... there was so much, and it is so beautiful. This china was bought by my Grandpa Smith who died three years before I was born. He bought it in Japan, I believe, while he was in the Navy serving. So anyway... as I opened up the boxes... this is what I found...
There is a full service for 10 people, 12 on some of the plates.
This is a close up of the plates... isn't the design amazing!?!?!
Here is a close up of the one side of the tea cups.
Needless to say I am way excited to use these for a fancy evening.
There is a full service for 10 people, 12 on some of the plates.
This is a close up of the plates... isn't the design amazing!?!?!
Here is a close up of the one side of the tea cups.
Needless to say I am way excited to use these for a fancy evening.
February 27, 2009
Brain Fart Day!
I have declared today, Mommy Brain Fart Day... I say this not as a bad thing, but as a how in the world could that have slipped through my fingers.
So my brain fart for the day: This morning having Don have a job and i work on Friday's we both got up and got ready. We woke are darling daughter and got her ready. We all went outside at the same time. I put all of our stuff in the car, and then put Aubrey in her car seat and shut the door. I got in the car and drove away. So a few minutes into the drive Aubrey started to say "On"... and she kept saying it over and over... not constant but to get my attention. Now usually when she says on, she has taken her shoes off and wants them back on... this unfortunately was not the case... so I just kept driving. About 15 minutes into our hour drive, she finally got my attention enough that I re-adjusted my rear view mirror. I then noticed that Aubrey was not buckled in!!!
I had such a brain fart that I put her in her seat, but I didn't buckle her! That was the scariest moment that I have had. How smart and wonderful is my little girl! She knew she was supposed to be buckled in, and that mommy hadn't done it. I am just very lucky that she didn't take the opportunity and get out of her seat. The whole time she was trying to tell me, she was also trying to do her buckle. Thank heavens for doing the right thing all the time, so that she knows the difference. I know that this is a mistake that I won't ever let happen again. Hope your brain farts, are on a smaller scale and not so dangerous. :)
So my brain fart for the day: This morning having Don have a job and i work on Friday's we both got up and got ready. We woke are darling daughter and got her ready. We all went outside at the same time. I put all of our stuff in the car, and then put Aubrey in her car seat and shut the door. I got in the car and drove away. So a few minutes into the drive Aubrey started to say "On"... and she kept saying it over and over... not constant but to get my attention. Now usually when she says on, she has taken her shoes off and wants them back on... this unfortunately was not the case... so I just kept driving. About 15 minutes into our hour drive, she finally got my attention enough that I re-adjusted my rear view mirror. I then noticed that Aubrey was not buckled in!!!
I had such a brain fart that I put her in her seat, but I didn't buckle her! That was the scariest moment that I have had. How smart and wonderful is my little girl! She knew she was supposed to be buckled in, and that mommy hadn't done it. I am just very lucky that she didn't take the opportunity and get out of her seat. The whole time she was trying to tell me, she was also trying to do her buckle. Thank heavens for doing the right thing all the time, so that she knows the difference. I know that this is a mistake that I won't ever let happen again. Hope your brain farts, are on a smaller scale and not so dangerous. :)
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