Wednesday, September 28, 2011
My New Obsession
I am addicted to this site, http://www.pinterest.com/. This site is a collage of any idea that you can think of. It has recipes, crafts, wreaths, outfits, sayings, cute picture poses, costumes, and the list goes on and on. I have gotten so many ideas from this site. Definitely check it out, but beware, you will soon be an addict too.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Baby Bump Chronicles 17w6d....It's A....
GIRL! Yep, Kendall Grace is on her way. Scott and I went to Baby Views, which is an outside clinic from my doctor's office, that offers 2D and 4D ultrasounds. We got our 2D ultrasound done. The sonographer not only told us that we were having a girl, but she showed us just about all of Kendall's body parts. All of her body parts have developed and are the right size for this point in the pregnancy. She is 8 ounces and 5 1/2 inches long. She is a healthy little girl. I just can't wait to see her.
So how did we come up with the name Kendall Grace? Well for those of you who don't know, Scott's first name is Wendell. One day way back before I even got pregnant, I was just talking, and I said, "We could name our daughter Kendall because it rhymes with Wendell. We both liked the name, so Kendall just stuck. We both liked Grace. Since it's because of God's grace that our daughter is on the way, we thought Grace would only be appropriate for her.
Here are some pictures from Kendall's latest photo shoot:
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| Kendell's side view. I think she was sleeping on her back until the sonographer woke her up. |
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| She's stretching out here with her ankles crossed. |
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| She's waving here and saying in her sweet little girl voice, "Hi Mom and Dad, what's shaking? LOL |
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| Here's a pic of my baby bump. It's getting bigger and bigger. |
Friday, September 16, 2011
Bug's Life....
I was sitting at my desk minding my own business. I turn around to look outside and see this extra humongous bug crawling outside my window. Needless to say, it startled me because at first glimpse, it looked like it was on the inside. Thank goodness, it was on the outside. He stayed on my window for about 30 minutes or so. I named him Leroy since he was hanging around for so long.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Baby 101
Last Tuesday, Scott and I went to our first baby care class (sorry for the late post). This was a class that taught us new parents how to feed, change, swaddle, bathe, and soothe a newborn baby. I thought it was funny how when the teacher asked us all why we signed up for the class, just about all of us said, "I just want to know how to not cause something tragic to happen to my child." We all just don't want to do anything wrong to this defenseless baby when we bring him/her home. The class was very interesting and informative. Just about all mothers in the class were about to give birth. I was the only early bird...lol
The picture of the baby is Lil Timmy. He was one of our practice babies. Oh yeah, the practice baby was a boy. I wonder if that's a sign...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
The picture of the baby is Lil Timmy. He was one of our practice babies. Oh yeah, the practice baby was a boy. I wonder if that's a sign...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Sunday, September 4, 2011
You Can Never Have Too Many....
Shoes!
I needed to get some flats being that I am preg and all. So, I got a few pair that I can dress up or down with outfits. Check me out! I just love getting new shoes...ha!
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| I just love a red shoe! I've worn these a few times to work, and they really are a good add. It is something about a red shoe that brings out my inner Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. |
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| I haven't worn these yet, but you just can't go wrong with silver shoes. They will make any outfit pop with the right accessories. |
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| These are some everyday flats that I am sure will get worn quite often. You can't go wrong with a classic black shoe. |
Pregger Alert!!!!!
Unless you live up under a rock somewhere, you know that Beyonce announced last Sunday that she is pregnant. I know this sounds weird, but it made me a little excited knowing that we are both pregnant at the same time, and our due dates are not that far apart (she is due in March). I mean, she is a good friend of mine in my head...lol Any who, her b-day is today, so Happy 30th Birthday, B. Our kids will have to have playdates in the future...lol
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Baby Bump Chronicles 15w4d
Due Date: February 16th
Zodiac Sign: AQUARIUS-which has characteristics of being good communicators, being friendly, intelligent, and strong-willed.
Symptoms: I feel really good except for this headache that I've had for the past 3 days. I'm not tired like I use to be, so I am really glad of that.
How big is the Baby: The size of a red delicious apple. He/She is the 4 inches long and about 2 1/2 ounces
Any Cravings: Still no cravings. I love fruit still. I just got some yummy plums from the grocery store that are oh so yummy. I am sooooooooooo tired of eating out, so I am craving home cooked food. Glad I'm not tired so I can cook it.
What can't you stand to eat? I still can't stand Mayo or creamy stuff.
Any Anticipations? Scott and I go to our first child care class at the hospital this week. I'm excited to see what all they tell us. We find out the sex of our baby at the end of this month, so I am really excited about that.
Maternity Clothes: I've been wearing the bella band over my pants. If you are not familiar with a bella band, it's a elastic thinga-ma-jig that you put over your unbutton pants to hold them together and closed. It's really comfortable.
Exercise: I still need to do something, but sorry to say, I still haven't started. (Sad Face)
Diet: I think I am eating pretty healthy and good. Even think I've gained a little weight.
Things I miss: A good glass of wine and sleeping on my stomach sometimes. I try to stay sleeping on my sides because its better for the baby.
Things I'm enjoying: Scott talking to my belly bump and my growing belly.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Do You Remember?
Yall remember these? Man, they were so good. They seriously need to put these back on the shelf. I swear I would tear'em up!!!!!!!!! lol
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
A Must Have....
Old Navy has NFL team shirts for under $20 bucks. Definitely got to get one for the upcoming season!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Latest Cake
Here is a cake that I did for my line sister, Tasha's, 30th birthday party. The top tier is strawberry and the bottom tier is white almond sour cream. It's covered in buttercream and mmf accents.
It's Showtime
I absolutely love the fall time. September until the end of December is my absolute favorite time of the year. I mean, all the shows come back on with new episodes, it will be football season, you got Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, and it just an exciting part of the year. Plus, let's not forget about holiday decorations. Man, I just can't wait....Any who, here are a list of shows that I am anticipating watching this fall.
This is one of my favorite shows. I can't wait to see how the saga continues.
We are Eagles fans over here, so of course we are excited about the upcoming season. Oh yeah, I'm joined a fantasy football league this year. My name is "Mother Nature" because I may bring that Hurricane, Tornado, Tsunami, or just whatever...LOL Beware!!!!!!!!
Of course, I'm a big Real Housewife franchise fan. I'm ready to see how Camille handles life without Kelsey.
This show is totally new, I am looking forward to it. I just hope it doesn't get as "Bough-ghetto" as the Miami series.
Tia and Tamara is just the cutest show. I really like it! Definitely a must watch.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ol' Wives Tales: Fact or Myth?
Everyone keeps asking me, "Do you know what you're having?" or "Do you want a boy or a girl?" Well, I wouldn't mind having either being that this is our first child. I just want to see 2 healthy eyes, one healthy nose, a healthy mouth, ten little fingers, ten little toes....y'all know the deal...lol Any who, there are so many ol wives tales that people tell you to do to see if you're having a boy or a girl. Of course, me being me, I've tried them all. I thought it would be neat to share all the tests I've done, and the results. Oh yeah, check out our newly painted bathroom courtesy of Scott. Not too bad, huh? Also, I'm officially 13 weeks. Woo Hoo!
Chinese Gender Chart: The Chinese Gender Chart is a chart that the Chinese use to determine if a mother is having a boy or a girl. Of course, the Chinese are pro boys. The way the chart works is I enter my due date (Feb 16th) and my birth date (June 9th). The chart uses some type of calculation to figure out what I'm having. The chart said that I am having a.................GIRL. This chart has a 93% accuracy rate. Will shall see in due time. Here's the link if you want to try it yourself:
http://www.babycenter.com/chinese-gender-predictor
Pencil Pregnancy Test: With this test, you stick a needle into the center of an eraser on a pencil. Then you thread the needle. A second person will hold both ends of the thread, and then center the pencil on the middle part of the mother's wrist. After the pencil is still, the second person raises the pencil up above the mother's wrist. If the pencil sways up and down (wrist to elbow), you're having a boy. If the pencil sways across left to right, you're having a girl. If it sways diagonally, you're having twins. So you want to know what this test said I'm having........A BOY LOL Here's the link for more information on this test:
http://pencilpregnancytest.com/
Heartrate Test: This one is easy. If the baby's heartrate is above 140, you're having a girl. If the heartrate is below 140, you're having a boy. Just FYI, a safe and normal heartrate for a baby is 120 to 160 beats per minute. At our appointment yesterday, the baby's heartrate was 155. So you know what that means, I'm having a GIRL! For more information, you can go to the following link:
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/genderpredictions1/ss/genderfht.htm
Baking Soda Test: With this test, you take a teaspoon of baking soda and put in a cup. Then you pee in a cup. Next, you pour a very small amount of pee on the baking soda. If it fizzles any, you're having a boy. If it does nothing, you're having a girl. This test determined that I am having a........BOY! These tests are cracking me up. Here's the link:
http://community.babycenter.com/post/a26396415/baking_soda_gender_test
Carrying Low or High: If you are carrying high, you're having a girl. If you are carrying low, you're having a boy. I'm not really sure myself how I'm carrying since it's so early. My mom says I am carrying low right now, so that would mean I am having a BOY!
http://www.parenting.com/gender-predictor
Mayan Legend: Legend has it that the Mayans determined a baby's sex by looking at the mother's age at conception and the year of conception. If both are even or odd, it's a girl. If one's even and one's odd, it's a boy. I was 29 when we conceived and the year is 2011. 9 and 11 are both odd numbers, so that means we are having a GIRL.
http://www.parenting.com/gender-predictor?pnid=13991
Queasy or not: They say if you are sick as a dog during your first trimester, you're having a Girl. If you have little or no morning sickness, you're having a Boy. I was hardly sick at all. So according to this test, I'm having a BOY!
What everyone else says: Scott and I took a poll with our immediate family. 64% say GIRL and 36% say Boy
Mother's Intuition: Well, early in my pregnancy around the 7th or 8th week, I had a dream I was holding a little boy. He was a cute little boy. You know they say you have vivid dreams while pregnant. I don't have a "feeling" either way right now, so we will just have to wait and see.
I think all these Ol' Wives Tales are just fun to do while you wait. It will be fun to finally find out what we are having. We have about another 7 or 8 weeks before we find out though. Ugh! The agony of waiting and not knowing. I'll just continue bugging all of you in blogland when I get antsy about it...lol
Chinese Gender Chart: The Chinese Gender Chart is a chart that the Chinese use to determine if a mother is having a boy or a girl. Of course, the Chinese are pro boys. The way the chart works is I enter my due date (Feb 16th) and my birth date (June 9th). The chart uses some type of calculation to figure out what I'm having. The chart said that I am having a.................GIRL. This chart has a 93% accuracy rate. Will shall see in due time. Here's the link if you want to try it yourself:
http://www.babycenter.com/chinese-gender-predictor
Pencil Pregnancy Test: With this test, you stick a needle into the center of an eraser on a pencil. Then you thread the needle. A second person will hold both ends of the thread, and then center the pencil on the middle part of the mother's wrist. After the pencil is still, the second person raises the pencil up above the mother's wrist. If the pencil sways up and down (wrist to elbow), you're having a boy. If the pencil sways across left to right, you're having a girl. If it sways diagonally, you're having twins. So you want to know what this test said I'm having........A BOY LOL Here's the link for more information on this test:
http://pencilpregnancytest.com/
Heartrate Test: This one is easy. If the baby's heartrate is above 140, you're having a girl. If the heartrate is below 140, you're having a boy. Just FYI, a safe and normal heartrate for a baby is 120 to 160 beats per minute. At our appointment yesterday, the baby's heartrate was 155. So you know what that means, I'm having a GIRL! For more information, you can go to the following link:
http://pregnancy.about.com/od/genderpredictions1/ss/genderfht.htm
Baking Soda Test: With this test, you take a teaspoon of baking soda and put in a cup. Then you pee in a cup. Next, you pour a very small amount of pee on the baking soda. If it fizzles any, you're having a boy. If it does nothing, you're having a girl. This test determined that I am having a........BOY! These tests are cracking me up. Here's the link:
http://community.babycenter.com/post/a26396415/baking_soda_gender_test
Carrying Low or High: If you are carrying high, you're having a girl. If you are carrying low, you're having a boy. I'm not really sure myself how I'm carrying since it's so early. My mom says I am carrying low right now, so that would mean I am having a BOY!
http://www.parenting.com/gender-predictor
Mayan Legend: Legend has it that the Mayans determined a baby's sex by looking at the mother's age at conception and the year of conception. If both are even or odd, it's a girl. If one's even and one's odd, it's a boy. I was 29 when we conceived and the year is 2011. 9 and 11 are both odd numbers, so that means we are having a GIRL.
http://www.parenting.com/gender-predictor?pnid=13991
Queasy or not: They say if you are sick as a dog during your first trimester, you're having a Girl. If you have little or no morning sickness, you're having a Boy. I was hardly sick at all. So according to this test, I'm having a BOY!
What everyone else says: Scott and I took a poll with our immediate family. 64% say GIRL and 36% say Boy
Mother's Intuition: Well, early in my pregnancy around the 7th or 8th week, I had a dream I was holding a little boy. He was a cute little boy. You know they say you have vivid dreams while pregnant. I don't have a "feeling" either way right now, so we will just have to wait and see.
I think all these Ol' Wives Tales are just fun to do while you wait. It will be fun to finally find out what we are having. We have about another 7 or 8 weeks before we find out though. Ugh! The agony of waiting and not knowing. I'll just continue bugging all of you in blogland when I get antsy about it...lol
Welcome to the Neighborhood!!!!!!!!
These are 2 gift baskets that I made for two new neighbors in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood property owner's association wanted to start giving our new neighbors a little gift to welcome them to the neighborhood, so I volunteered to make the baskets. Any opportunity to do anything crafty, I'm all in. I put 2 bags of chips, a Vitamin Water, box of candy, peanuts, sunflower seeds, a greeting card, and our neighborhood by-laws in the baskets. Scott and I plan to deliver them this weekend.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Yummy Goodness!
These Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings have become a regular meal in our house. I recently made them this past weekend, and they were still sooooooo good. I started making them because I wanted a chicken recipe where I could bake the chicken instead of frying it. I mean, frying food isn't the healthiest ya know. The thing I like about them the best is that they taste as if they are fried, but their not. Any who, I was telling a friend of mine at work about them, and she wanted the recipe. I thought....mmmmmmm, others may be able to endulge in these yummy wings too if I just post the recipe on my blog. So, here ya go!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( I use more...ha!)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I use more of this as well...he he he)
Paprika, black pepper, and onion powder (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 chicken wings (I like to use wingettes, but whole wings can be used as well)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (I use Louisiana Hot Sauce)
Directions
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and lightly grease with cooking spray. Place the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt into a resealable plastic bag, and shake to mix. Add the chicken wings, seal, and toss until well coated with the flour mixture. Place the wings onto the prepared baking sheet, and place into the refrigerator. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. NOTE: The wings do better if you can refrigerate them longer than an hour. You can even refrigerate them overnight if you like.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce in a small bowl. Dip the wings into the butter mixture, and place back on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and crispy on the outside, about 45 minutes. Turn the wings over halfway during cooking so they cook evenly.
Viola! Enjoy the Yummy Goodness!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
The Help
I recently read this book and loved it. I don't want to give the story away, but here's a brief synopsis. The story is set during the 60's in Jackson, MS. It is customary for white families to have black female maids. Some families are nice to their maids, and some not so nice. The maids get an opportunity to write a book telling about their experiences with the families that they work for. It is quite a shocker to the families what their maid truly thinks of them.
My heart just went out to some of the characters in this book. I could only imagine how it would feel to be able to raise children, cook, and clean houses for white families but never being looked upon as good enough. The movie based on this book comes out Wednesday, August 10th. I definitely plan to go see it. I just hope the movie doesn't stray too far from the book.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Baby Bump Chronicles 11w
Due Date: February 16th
Zodiac Sign: AQUARIUS-which has characteristics of being good communicators, being friendly, intelligent, and strong-willed.
Symptoms: I'm not as tired as I have been, so that's a plus. I'm almost out of this first trimester, so I am excited about that. My boobies are still sore, but I'm dealing with that. I also have a breakout going on with my face. I really hope this clears up fast. I don't get nauseous like I would before, so that's a big plus. Pretty much, this is a good pregnancy. Thank God!
How big is the Baby: The size of a fig and over 1 1/2 inches long.
Any Cravings: No real cravings. I do like eating fruit. I've always liked fruit, so I don't know if I can really call that a craving.
What can't you stand to eat? I still can't stand Mayo or creamy stuff. It just irks me.
Any Anticipations? I am ready to officially be in my second trimester, and to hear the heartbeat again at our next appointment. I plan to make a list of things that I need to start working on for the baby this weekend. I need to call some daycares, get some maternity clothes, schedule Scott and I for a baby CPR class at the hospital, start designing a nursery so we will know how we are going to decorate it, clean out the baby room, research car seats and other baby stuff, and the list goes on and on. Now that I'm not as tired, I feel like I can get a lot done. No time like the present to start on this long and growing list of things to do.
Maternity Clothes: Still don't have any, but I plan to pick up a few items this weekend. Some of my clothes are fitting a little snug.
Exercise: Oh yeah, I do need to start doing something. I have some exercises in my newest pregnancy book that I plan to do. I have started stretching daily though.
Diet: My diet is still pretty much the same. Just enjoying eating like I always have!
Things I miss: A good glass of wine, sleeping all the way through the night, and buying clothes from the Limited
Things I'm enjoying: Scott talking to my belly bump, being in the bed early most nights, and people's reaction when they hear our news
Who all knows: Pretty Much everyone. Our families, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and as of Wednesday, our church members in the youth ministry that we both volunteer in. Scott made the announcement during our first meeting for the upcoming school year. Everyone started clapping and congratulating us. It was a good feeling!
Latest Belly Pic: See Below
Zodiac Sign: AQUARIUS-which has characteristics of being good communicators, being friendly, intelligent, and strong-willed.
Symptoms: I'm not as tired as I have been, so that's a plus. I'm almost out of this first trimester, so I am excited about that. My boobies are still sore, but I'm dealing with that. I also have a breakout going on with my face. I really hope this clears up fast. I don't get nauseous like I would before, so that's a big plus. Pretty much, this is a good pregnancy. Thank God!
How big is the Baby: The size of a fig and over 1 1/2 inches long.
Any Cravings: No real cravings. I do like eating fruit. I've always liked fruit, so I don't know if I can really call that a craving.
What can't you stand to eat? I still can't stand Mayo or creamy stuff. It just irks me.
Any Anticipations? I am ready to officially be in my second trimester, and to hear the heartbeat again at our next appointment. I plan to make a list of things that I need to start working on for the baby this weekend. I need to call some daycares, get some maternity clothes, schedule Scott and I for a baby CPR class at the hospital, start designing a nursery so we will know how we are going to decorate it, clean out the baby room, research car seats and other baby stuff, and the list goes on and on. Now that I'm not as tired, I feel like I can get a lot done. No time like the present to start on this long and growing list of things to do.
Maternity Clothes: Still don't have any, but I plan to pick up a few items this weekend. Some of my clothes are fitting a little snug.
Exercise: Oh yeah, I do need to start doing something. I have some exercises in my newest pregnancy book that I plan to do. I have started stretching daily though.
Diet: My diet is still pretty much the same. Just enjoying eating like I always have!
Things I miss: A good glass of wine, sleeping all the way through the night, and buying clothes from the Limited
Things I'm enjoying: Scott talking to my belly bump, being in the bed early most nights, and people's reaction when they hear our news
Who all knows: Pretty Much everyone. Our families, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and as of Wednesday, our church members in the youth ministry that we both volunteer in. Scott made the announcement during our first meeting for the upcoming school year. Everyone started clapping and congratulating us. It was a good feeling!
Latest Belly Pic: See Below
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| Baby Bump at 11 weeks |
Monday, July 25, 2011
Baby Bump Chronicles 10w4d
This is a book that my dr recommended that I read. I am kind of excited about reading it. I am usually a recreational fiction book reader, so this will be different for me. I have some other books to read that my sister-in-law gave me, so I have a lot of reading to do. I will give my review here soon, so stay tuned.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Baby Bump Chronicles- 10w
Due Date: February 16th
Symptoms: I have been sooooooooooo tired. I don't think I have been this tired in my whole life. I usually am able to get on up in the mornings, but lately I just lay in the bed until the last possible minute. And that's not to mention that I get in the bed pretty early now, and I am still tired in the mornings. I haven't had any morning sickness. I get a little nauseous sometimes when I haven't eaten in a while. As long as I keep something on my stomach, I am good though. One other symptom is my boobies are sore, and I think they may be getting bigger already. Can we say, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Oh yeah about 3 times out of the week, I have to get up in the middle of the night to pee. I am usually an all night sleeper, but not any more.
How Big is the Baby? The size of a Kumquat. I know you say, what in the world is a kumquat? It's a fruit similar to an orange, and about the size of an olive.
Any Cravings? Actually, I don't have any real cravings. I just have to make sure that I have something on my stomach, or I get a little nauseous. I did just up and made a pecan pie Tuesday night, and it's gone as of last night.....LOL I do like having some fruit around. I recently had some yummy watermelon that I wouldn't mind having some more of. But for the most part, there isn't just one thing that I just have to have all the time.
What can't you stand to eat? I can't stand mayo. I have always loved chicken and tuna salad, but now I can't stand the site of it. I think it's the white texture that bothers me. All I can say is when I see it, it's GROSS!!!!
Any Anticipations? I am looking forward to knowing the sex of the baby. The Chinese Gender Predictor says that we are having a girl, but we shall see in due time. I truly go with the old cliche'...It doesn't matter to me as long as he/she is healthy.
Maternity Clothes: I haven't bought any yet, but I have noticed that some of my work slacks are a little snugger than normal. I plan to get some cute dresses, maternity slacks and jeans, and flats . Since I will be my biggest during the colder months, I want to get some outfits that I can wear then. September through December is my favorite time of the year because of football, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the new season's tv shows. I am really excited about this fall.
Exercise: I haven't done a thing. I do plan to start a little pregnancy workout because it will make the pregnancy better and even delivery easier. I think I will start a workout plan this week.
Diet: I have been eating a lot of fruit (pineapples, grapes, peaches, nectarines, watermelon, and strawberries). I eat lots of yogurt and drink lots of water. I think I am doing well with eating. I just wish I had some good home-cooking.
Latest Belly Pic: See below
Symptoms: I have been sooooooooooo tired. I don't think I have been this tired in my whole life. I usually am able to get on up in the mornings, but lately I just lay in the bed until the last possible minute. And that's not to mention that I get in the bed pretty early now, and I am still tired in the mornings. I haven't had any morning sickness. I get a little nauseous sometimes when I haven't eaten in a while. As long as I keep something on my stomach, I am good though. One other symptom is my boobies are sore, and I think they may be getting bigger already. Can we say, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Oh yeah about 3 times out of the week, I have to get up in the middle of the night to pee. I am usually an all night sleeper, but not any more.
How Big is the Baby? The size of a Kumquat. I know you say, what in the world is a kumquat? It's a fruit similar to an orange, and about the size of an olive.
Any Cravings? Actually, I don't have any real cravings. I just have to make sure that I have something on my stomach, or I get a little nauseous. I did just up and made a pecan pie Tuesday night, and it's gone as of last night.....LOL I do like having some fruit around. I recently had some yummy watermelon that I wouldn't mind having some more of. But for the most part, there isn't just one thing that I just have to have all the time.
What can't you stand to eat? I can't stand mayo. I have always loved chicken and tuna salad, but now I can't stand the site of it. I think it's the white texture that bothers me. All I can say is when I see it, it's GROSS!!!!
Any Anticipations? I am looking forward to knowing the sex of the baby. The Chinese Gender Predictor says that we are having a girl, but we shall see in due time. I truly go with the old cliche'...It doesn't matter to me as long as he/she is healthy.
Maternity Clothes: I haven't bought any yet, but I have noticed that some of my work slacks are a little snugger than normal. I plan to get some cute dresses, maternity slacks and jeans, and flats . Since I will be my biggest during the colder months, I want to get some outfits that I can wear then. September through December is my favorite time of the year because of football, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the new season's tv shows. I am really excited about this fall.
Exercise: I haven't done a thing. I do plan to start a little pregnancy workout because it will make the pregnancy better and even delivery easier. I think I will start a workout plan this week.
Diet: I have been eating a lot of fruit (pineapples, grapes, peaches, nectarines, watermelon, and strawberries). I eat lots of yogurt and drink lots of water. I think I am doing well with eating. I just wish I had some good home-cooking.
Latest Belly Pic: See below
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| Belly Pic at 10 weeks |
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Breaking News...
It's official, I'm Pregnant, or should I use the new lingo, Preggers or Prego. I am currently 9w5d (that's 9 weeks and 5 days). I'm due Feb 16th. Scott and I are so excited. Now that I have exciting happenings going on with me now, you will be hearing a lot more from me. So stay tuned for the Baby Bump Chronicles to come.
Oh yeah, my good friend, Telischa, gave me The Belly Book as a gift today. She is just the sweetest! I can take pictures of my baby bump, and put the pictures in this book. I can also keep a little journal with ultrasound pictures and interesting things that happen along the pregnancy. I can't wait to enter my first journal posting here in the next few days.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Happy Dirty 30 Jermaine!!!!!!!!
Here's some pictures of a birthday dinner for our friend Jermaine at Famous Dave's. He turned the big 30..woo hoo!
Jermaine
Michelle and Mary
The birthday cake...No, I didn't do it, but I think it did turn out well.
Scott and I
Transformers....More Than Meets The Eye
Jayden and Optimus Prime
Scott and Jayden with Optimus Prime
Thursday night, Scott, Jayden, and I went to the movies to see Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon. We all enjoyed it. It was very good and entertaining. The only negative thing was that the movie was soooooo long. Outside of that, I can say that I liked it better than Transformers 2. I can also say that I missed Megan Fox as Sam Witwitcky's girlfriend. I think Megan is a better fit versus this new Victoria Secret's model. That's just my opinion, but who am I? Any who, Scott and I both enjoyed Jayden. He is so cute! He kept us both laughing. We all had a great time and can't wait for Transformers 4 if there is one.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Latest Cake
This is my first attempt at a loop bow. It turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. The cake is yellow cake with buttercream icing and fondant accents. Thanks for looking!!!!!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Happy Birthday Carrigan!!!!!!
Carrigan turned the Big 3, and what better way to celebrate than with Dora and Friends. Cara had lots of fun swimming with her family and friends and jumping in the little jumping thinga my jig (yall know what I mean...lol) It's amazing how she has grown and matured. With each year, I can see her growing up more and more. She is so smart! Happy Birthday Cara, and may you have many, many more!
Cara posing
Cara all decked out in the swimsuit and goggles....Hilarious!
Cara pointing at her favorite character right now
The birthday cake and cupcakes I that I did for Cara.
Friday, June 10, 2011
My Flirty 30 Birthday
Here are 2 dozen roses that my wonderful husband had sent to me at work. He is just the greatest!
This is a cake that my co-workers got for me at work. They are so sweet and the cake was delish!
I must say that I had the best 30th birthday. Of course, you know me and the hubby went to Vegas and had a blast. Then he sent me 2 dozen roses, and he wouldn't let me cook all week long. Since I didn't cook, Scott grilled out one day, and we ate out the rest of the week. After work yesterday, we went to Happy Hour at On the Border. On the Border is turning into one of my favorite restarants. They have very good drinks and food.
I want to thank everyone for the wonderful text messages, phone calls, e-mails, birthday cards, gifts, and birthday wishes. It all meant so much, and made my day oh so special! Thank you all again!
I kept getting asked the question, "How does it feel to be 30?" Well, I feel very blessed. I have a great family, loving husband, great friends, and a growing relationship with God. I have a list of things that I plan to do in my 30's, so stay tuned because the best is yet to come.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Viva, Las Vegas....
My birthday is June 9th, and I will be turning the Big 30. In preparation for this splendid milestone in my life, me and the hubby took off to Vegas. We had an absolute blast! We learned how to play craps, which is actually a lot of fun. We stayed at the Venetian, which is the Italian themed hotel with the gondolas (the long boats that you see in Italy). It was a very nice hotel with a casino of course, mall, and restaurants. It's weird how all the hotels in Vegas basically take you to whole new parts of the world. You can be in Italy one minute, then walk down the street and be in New York or Paris. It is very neat. Well, let me stop babbling and post some pictures already. Here we go....
THE HOTELS
THE HOTELS
The Venetian Hotel where we stayed. It was like we were really in Italy. Sooooo Beautiful!
Gondola rides inside of our hotel
This is the ceiling of the shops in the Venetian. Makes it look like you are outside.
The Mirage Hotel
Caesars Palace has to be one of the larger hotels. It was soooooooo long. Very beautiful hotel
A nice statute outside of the Caesars Palace hotel
The Bellagio, you know the hotel that you see in all the movies with the water show out front.
ENTERTAINMENT
A play in the Caesars Palace
It was weird how folks just dress up in different costumes and walk the strip....Hilarious
Scott and I in the helicopter on our way to see the Hoover Dam and the Vegas strip. We took a limo to the airport to the catch the helicopter. Very romantic!
Scott outside of the helicopter
A band at the B.B. King club
We saw this show and absolutely loved it. The thing we didn't like was that it wasn't long enough. The tricks and acrobatics that were done were so unreal. Just awesome! I highly recommend it.
The following are pictures from the Madame Tussard's Wax Museum
Scott and Michael Jordan
Whoopi Goldberg and I
Jamie Foxx....He looked a little small in frame in my opinion
Eva Longoria and I
Matthew McConaughey
Hugh Hefner
Chr-endell and Brangelina aka Christian/Wendell (Scott) and Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt
Halle and Scott
Tiger Woods, Scott, and Jack Nicholson
Scott and Tiger
Babe Ruth and Scott
I had to show Beyonce' some moves
Michael Jackson and me
Scott and Snoop Dogg
Scott, TuPac, and I
Captain Jack Sparrow and the Thirsty Scott
I just love Judy Garland since I am such a Wizard of Oz fan
Marilyn Monroe and me...Happy Birthday Mr. President...lol
JFK, me, and Jackie-O
Me, President Obama, and Scott
Scott on his first interview with Oprah Winfrey
Scott and George W. Bush
Oprah is always begging me to do interviews with her...lol
John Wayne and Scott
FOOD
A yummy salad with balsamic vinegarette from the Cheesecake Factory. Those are crab wontons in the back that were also yum!
A meatlovers pizza from California Pizza Kitchen. Scott visited one of these in ATL, and raved about it. I tried it, and I must say that it is quite delish.
MISCELLANEOUS PICTURES
Scott in front of a pirate ship at the Treasure Island Hotel
This waterfall was so pretty.
Me inside of the shops in the Venetian with a real life Roman statue
Me with a Roman Statue
Scott and I at the Cheesecake Factory
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