Dear Blogging World, I sincerely apologize for my lack of posts. I know I've been bad lately at updating...there has just been so much going on. Plus, it doesn't help that I'm just tired these days. Let me update you on what been happening in our world...
I turned 29 this year. Came downstairs the morning of my birthday to find these beautiful flowers from Scott sitting on the kitchen island!!! Plus, I got a
smartphone for my birthday which has been keeping me busy (unfortunately I haven't figured out how to upload pictures to this site yet - another reason for lack of posts).
Went in for a bonus ultrasound at 24 weeks (he was curled in such a tight little ball at 20 weeks that they couldn't get all the measurements necessary so I got to come back!). Mom came with me!!! We got to see him open his mouth and practice swallowing - it was so cool!!!
Plus, I'm getting bigger and bigger...it's amazing how my body just does this on it's own. All of a sudden - pop - there's a big belly. And I know it will only get bigger. Here I am at 25 weeks (apparently measuring 2 weeks ahead though). Now I'm at 28 weeks (welcome 3rd trimester) and hoping to take some more current photos over the holidays :)
At school we celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday by making these adorable little Oreo Turkey's!!! The kids love them every year and can't wait to finish creating so they can 'gobble' them up!!!!
More recently we've been getting everything ready for Christmas (as of today I only have 2 more things to buy AND I know what they are!!!). Here is our little house all decorated for the holidays!!! Since this picture was taken I've rearranged the sidewalk lights to be in front of the bushes and Santa. Also, Santa's stand broke and we are waiting on Scott to 'rig' it back up!!!
One night I had a burst of energy (and about 20 minutes to spare) with which I created our little 'beer tree'. Many of you know my husband is an up and coming beer brewer!!! Over the past year I've been collecting beer caps off some of the ones he still purchases. The lights kind-of make it hard to see but I hot glued these beer caps all over the little tree. This is now part of our kitchen decorations!!!
Lastly, we've finally tapped our first keg at the house. Scott has installed the taps to one (yes we have 2) of our outdoor refrigerators, brewed the beer and put in kegs, carbonated, chilled and hooked them up!!! We poured the first glass just last weekend!!! And yes, I even had a small glass - so yummy!!! Can't wait until I can enjoy more frequently again :)
We also have finally decided on, ordered, received, and set-up the crib for little Haden (plus bought many of our nursery details). I will share photos of these all very soon!!!
Side note - both of us received A's in our Grad School Classes this semester!!! We worked hard but are both glad they are over and we get a bit of a break until January :)
Went in for a bonus ultrasound at 24 weeks (he was curled in such a tight little ball at 20 weeks that they couldn't get all the measurements necessary so I got to come back!). Mom came with me!!! We got to see him open his mouth and practice swallowing - it was so cool!!!
Plus, I'm getting bigger and bigger...it's amazing how my body just does this on it's own. All of a sudden - pop - there's a big belly. And I know it will only get bigger. Here I am at 25 weeks (apparently measuring 2 weeks ahead though). Now I'm at 28 weeks (welcome 3rd trimester) and hoping to take some more current photos over the holidays :)
One night I had a burst of energy (and about 20 minutes to spare) with which I created our little 'beer tree'. Many of you know my husband is an up and coming beer brewer!!! Over the past year I've been collecting beer caps off some of the ones he still purchases. The lights kind-of make it hard to see but I hot glued these beer caps all over the little tree. This is now part of our kitchen decorations!!!
Lastly, we've finally tapped our first keg at the house. Scott has installed the taps to one (yes we have 2) of our outdoor refrigerators, brewed the beer and put in kegs, carbonated, chilled and hooked them up!!! We poured the first glass just last weekend!!! And yes, I even had a small glass - so yummy!!! Can't wait until I can enjoy more frequently again :)
We couldn't stop laughing when we realized that Lauren was the 'Guest of the Day' at our hotel when we checked in. We were hoping for a room upgrade or a free night, we got a bag of candy :)
It's crazy to see a bunch of roller coasters INSIDE a building. The mall is huge but you don't really get the feel of the size of the place until you step into the middle area (here) and look up. 
While we probably shouldn't have spent as much as we did, we definately had a ton of fun shopping around at all those stores!!! Here is our collective 'loot' from the shopping spree :)
It was a fabulously fun weekend and I'm so glad we all went!!! Can't wait to discover where next year's girls weekend will be!!!
Okay, so I know Halloween is still a few days away but wanted to let you all know that my little 'pumpkin' wishes you all a very Happy and Safe Halloween Weekend!!! I know it's a little fuzzy but that's what happens when you have to prop a camera on a cup to take a picture of yourself, haha.
Taking a rest with Minnie and Roy Disney!
I just HAD to get some of this bread!!! Scott obviously didn't think it was as cool as I did. Oh well - it sure was yummy :)
Signature picture from Disneyland!!! Outside Sleeping Beauty's Castle. To quote Scott, "That's it???" Yep, quite tiny compared the Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom.
Kelly and I taking a quick photo-op with Mickey!!! What a great guy!!
And now, 14 weeks.
Not too much has changed but the belly is looking a little 'rounder.'
Here is the little alien shot, but I think it's pretty neat how you can see the two parts of the brain (I think), sort of make out where the eyes are, and see the arms...still up around his/her face.
I'm helplessly in love though!!!
12 week belly shot...
Can you see the 'big' head at the top (you might be able to see the profile of the face) and little legs at the bottom!?!?!
We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again soon :) 
A few reversable placemats, I just LOVE the ric rac borders!!! Plus, they are saving my grandmothers kitchen table from nasty water rings!!!
By the way, that little purple brush (Kong: Zoom Groom) is the best thing ever!!!
Here are the cakes for the evening...and the unlit unity candle. :)
