I don't have a whole lot to say, but I feel like I should update this thing. There isn't anything new going on besides work and sitting at home feeling uncomfortable as this baby grows bigger and bigger each week. I have, however, a final date to quite working as a "plant lady" for Cactus and Tropicals. August 1st is my last day of work and I couldn't be more excited since I've kept telling my family I was going quit for over a year now. I have really liked my job for the most part, and am sad to say goodbye to some of my favorite clients, and being able to get out of the house every day, but it'll be so nice to relax and get my house all in order before the big day.
Now that we are going to become parents I really wished we had done some more "adventurous" things together, lol. But we still have a few months to do that. I'm not saying we can't be adventurous after baby is born. But it'll be harder to get out of the house for a while. Besides, raising a family is going to the biggest and greatest adventure we will ever have, and we can't wait to get started!
We have recently been hanging out with some new friends that Stephen knew in Louiville the past few weeks, and it has been so refreshing. We took them to go shooting last weekend, but ended up taking a 45 minute leisure drive for nothing because a wild fire broke out in our shooting spot, so we had to turn around and go home. Instead, we went to wingers for dinner for three hours to watch the UFC fight. We also have plans of doing a camping trip next month which I can't wait for. I've been itching to go camping all spring, and have never convinced Stephen to take me the four years we've been married, so I'm excited to have some new friends.
We got our garden planted and flower beds weeded. It feels so good to finally feel well enough to do some work in the yard. Our garden is flourishing a lot better than I thought it would. Everything we planted has sprouted and are growing like weeds. Now it's time to focus on the inside of the house and paint the two bedrooms upstairs. I'm not too excited to redo the bedroom/nursery, but its so outdated and lifeless I figured we might as well.
As for a baby update, there are only two things I've been looking forward to before baby arrives, and that is to find out the gender (which will be in two weeks), and feeling baby move for the first time. I'm 18 weeks now so it could happen at any moment!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Random
Since we got home from Elba it was back to work I go. No fun. It rained cats and dogs all day Tuesday which means that our basement flooded again. I had to fish out the snow shovel out of the garage and shovel the water out of the bottom of the stairwell because our drain is clogged. That was fun.
I was also asked by our young women's president to come to mutual last night to help the girls with a sewing project. I am still dumbfounded by this because I have absolutely no idea where she got the idea that I can sew, haha. For real though, I. Can't. Sew. I went hoping and praying that she had invited other women in the ward to help who actually did know something about sewing, but I was the only one there aside from the leaders. To top it all off I was led to believe there would be patterns for these skirts and bonnets (the girls wanted to make their own clothes for the pioneer trek in July), but the patterns were on her ipad! Haha, I about died and was sweating bullets, but as the night progressed I got the hang of things and pretended to know what I was doing well enough that I even fooled myself into believing I knew what I was doing.
Toby sure missed us while we were gone. He couldn't get enough of the petting, cuddling, treats, and love he was getting from Stephen and I. I'm really trying to get him used to staying outside, so while we were gone over the weekend my sister-in-law Rachel came over to feed him and make sure he was still alive. We put his dish outside, so hopefully he's starting to get the hint. I have more landscape designs to work on until Friday. I'll be glad when I get it all done so I can focus on my house projects and get my garden planted.
I was also asked by our young women's president to come to mutual last night to help the girls with a sewing project. I am still dumbfounded by this because I have absolutely no idea where she got the idea that I can sew, haha. For real though, I. Can't. Sew. I went hoping and praying that she had invited other women in the ward to help who actually did know something about sewing, but I was the only one there aside from the leaders. To top it all off I was led to believe there would be patterns for these skirts and bonnets (the girls wanted to make their own clothes for the pioneer trek in July), but the patterns were on her ipad! Haha, I about died and was sweating bullets, but as the night progressed I got the hang of things and pretended to know what I was doing well enough that I even fooled myself into believing I knew what I was doing.
Toby sure missed us while we were gone. He couldn't get enough of the petting, cuddling, treats, and love he was getting from Stephen and I. I'm really trying to get him used to staying outside, so while we were gone over the weekend my sister-in-law Rachel came over to feed him and make sure he was still alive. We put his dish outside, so hopefully he's starting to get the hint. I have more landscape designs to work on until Friday. I'll be glad when I get it all done so I can focus on my house projects and get my garden planted.
Weekend In Elba
Memorial Day weekend came and went. I was the sickest I have ever been with this pregnancy last week right before we were supposed to leave for Elba for the weekend. I took two days off work last week so I could spend some time with Alissa while she was in town, and ended up throwing up the rest of the week.
We decided to go to Elba anyway and I got better with the passing days. We rode the four wheelers with the kids, Stephen took the horse for a ride, we went out to dinner at the Outpost and got pulled over. Fortunately we weren't the ones driving; we rode with Tim's family. It was going to be a $160 ticket, but it was Base who pulled us over, so he let Tim off with a warning, haha. I haven't seen Base for years, so I never would've recognized him. Anyway, dinner was good, but Trish was the one who made my night. She was talking about Ty phu oil and what it can help cure--from sun burns to bug bites to soothing baby's tummy and teething and goose bumps, haha, I know she didn't mean to say goose bumps, but it just made me laugh. I didn't catch on at first as to what she said, then I thought about it and thought, "Wait a minute, this oil cures goose bumps?" I couldn't help myself but laugh.
We played games while the kids caught bugs in their nets, and Grandpa came up for a few hours to give the kids a ride in his new wagon train he wants to use in the 4th of July parade. All the kids loved it, and so did Grandpa. Everyone took turns cooking a meal each day and everyone outdid themselves; all the meals were delicious. Stephen and I even made Dutch oven cobbler. Its not camping without the cobbler. We went to church, and went for a picnic Monday afternoon before we all went our separate ways. It would've been a perfect weekend if we just had everyone there. We missed Adam and Brad this time, but there's always next year.
We decided to go to Elba anyway and I got better with the passing days. We rode the four wheelers with the kids, Stephen took the horse for a ride, we went out to dinner at the Outpost and got pulled over. Fortunately we weren't the ones driving; we rode with Tim's family. It was going to be a $160 ticket, but it was Base who pulled us over, so he let Tim off with a warning, haha. I haven't seen Base for years, so I never would've recognized him. Anyway, dinner was good, but Trish was the one who made my night. She was talking about Ty phu oil and what it can help cure--from sun burns to bug bites to soothing baby's tummy and teething and goose bumps, haha, I know she didn't mean to say goose bumps, but it just made me laugh. I didn't catch on at first as to what she said, then I thought about it and thought, "Wait a minute, this oil cures goose bumps?" I couldn't help myself but laugh.
We played games while the kids caught bugs in their nets, and Grandpa came up for a few hours to give the kids a ride in his new wagon train he wants to use in the 4th of July parade. All the kids loved it, and so did Grandpa. Everyone took turns cooking a meal each day and everyone outdid themselves; all the meals were delicious. Stephen and I even made Dutch oven cobbler. Its not camping without the cobbler. We went to church, and went for a picnic Monday afternoon before we all went our separate ways. It would've been a perfect weekend if we just had everyone there. We missed Adam and Brad this time, but there's always next year.
On our way to the cemetery to put flowers on Great Grandma and Grandpa's graves, and clear the area of weeds and debris
We gathered around the graves as Dad told stories of his relatives
Big stink bug
All the picnic areas were full of people, so we made our own.
I found a cute little skunk in the skunk cabbage!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Where Did May Go?
I have been looking forward to the month of May because then my first trimester will be over, we have craft day here in utah, and our Memorial Day trip with the family in Elba. Well, May is half way over already and I'm 13 weeks, hooray! I am happy to report that I have been feeling better, but I still have a few of those days where I'd rather stay in bed or at least stay at home all day.
Craft day last weekend was wonderful. It was just the break I needed, although I have stressed all of April because I was in charge of the craft this time and I hadn't finished it until two days before. I also tried to finish some clay garden stakes for the Mellows they asked for last year, and I ended up having to finish them at Aunt Nancy's while everyone did the craft. Our craft were these super cute felt birds. I only made the one, and wanted to make two more, but maybe I'll get around to making them later (yeah right!)
Anyway, lots of shopping, eating, and chatting; that's what's craft day is for. The best part was I got to see Mom (I didn't think she was coming until she called me the second day), all my aunts pampered me and made sure I was fed and feeling good. Can I just say, I love my family! All my aunts, uncles, and cousins--we all get along so well, and they are just so fun to be with. I wish I could go to more craft days throughout the year, but living a state away makes it difficult.
I have been looking forward to our camping trip in Elba this year probably because its been a few months since I've seen my family, but its just a time for me to relax and swim, ride the four wheelers, maybe a horse, and see all the grand kids. I've been trying to convince Becky to come even though she still isn't feeling very good so we can be miserable together. I probably won't feel so bad in a few weeks, but it'll be good to see everyone.
May has proven to be another very hectic and stressful month. I've eased up on my work hours so I can be home by the afternoon instead of 3:00 or 4:00. I have several landscape designs to finish this month which I am so grateful for the business, but it's a lot to take on all at once. I'm really hoping for a break in June. I haven't decided if I should pull our ad or not so I can just take a break, but I doubt I'll do it just because the more business I get the better off we'll be when baby arrives. Speaking of which, I got some awesome toys and baby stuff at a garage sale at craft day last week. I was pretty excited. This baby is going to be spoiled, lol.
I have been dying to get out in the yard to plant flowers, weed my flower beds, and plant my vegetable garden. I am so behind! The last few weekends we're either gone or I don't feel well enough to sit in the hot sun planting flowers or pulling weeds. I haven't cleaned my house for two weeks either, yikes! It's really disgusting and embarrassing. I'm crossing my fingers I'll get out there this weekend. We also have major house projects such as retexturing our living room ceiling, redoing our master bedroom with paint, texture and finally hanging stuff up on the walls after a year of living here. I'd also like to work in the nursery, but I'm not sure how far I'll get. It's wall papered with a plain tan color, so it's not too bad, but its just outdated and I'd like to tear that out and give it some fresh paint and nice curtains, and also clean the carpet. Anyway, I'll keep dreaming while I design other's landscapes.
Craft day last weekend was wonderful. It was just the break I needed, although I have stressed all of April because I was in charge of the craft this time and I hadn't finished it until two days before. I also tried to finish some clay garden stakes for the Mellows they asked for last year, and I ended up having to finish them at Aunt Nancy's while everyone did the craft. Our craft were these super cute felt birds. I only made the one, and wanted to make two more, but maybe I'll get around to making them later (yeah right!)
Anyway, lots of shopping, eating, and chatting; that's what's craft day is for. The best part was I got to see Mom (I didn't think she was coming until she called me the second day), all my aunts pampered me and made sure I was fed and feeling good. Can I just say, I love my family! All my aunts, uncles, and cousins--we all get along so well, and they are just so fun to be with. I wish I could go to more craft days throughout the year, but living a state away makes it difficult.
I have been looking forward to our camping trip in Elba this year probably because its been a few months since I've seen my family, but its just a time for me to relax and swim, ride the four wheelers, maybe a horse, and see all the grand kids. I've been trying to convince Becky to come even though she still isn't feeling very good so we can be miserable together. I probably won't feel so bad in a few weeks, but it'll be good to see everyone.
May has proven to be another very hectic and stressful month. I've eased up on my work hours so I can be home by the afternoon instead of 3:00 or 4:00. I have several landscape designs to finish this month which I am so grateful for the business, but it's a lot to take on all at once. I'm really hoping for a break in June. I haven't decided if I should pull our ad or not so I can just take a break, but I doubt I'll do it just because the more business I get the better off we'll be when baby arrives. Speaking of which, I got some awesome toys and baby stuff at a garage sale at craft day last week. I was pretty excited. This baby is going to be spoiled, lol.
I have been dying to get out in the yard to plant flowers, weed my flower beds, and plant my vegetable garden. I am so behind! The last few weekends we're either gone or I don't feel well enough to sit in the hot sun planting flowers or pulling weeds. I haven't cleaned my house for two weeks either, yikes! It's really disgusting and embarrassing. I'm crossing my fingers I'll get out there this weekend. We also have major house projects such as retexturing our living room ceiling, redoing our master bedroom with paint, texture and finally hanging stuff up on the walls after a year of living here. I'd also like to work in the nursery, but I'm not sure how far I'll get. It's wall papered with a plain tan color, so it's not too bad, but its just outdated and I'd like to tear that out and give it some fresh paint and nice curtains, and also clean the carpet. Anyway, I'll keep dreaming while I design other's landscapes.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Heartbeat
The past week I've actually been feeling better......I think. The nausea is still there, but its not as bad as it has been, and hopefully I only have a couple more weeks until I feel much better and more energetic. I have been craving fried chicken for the past week too. Everywhere I go at work when I fill up my water buckets in break rooms and kitchens, all I smell is fried chicken, and I need it! So one night I had Stephen pick me up some KFC. I know how unhealthy it is, but man, that tasted so good! I'm still crave it every night, but I'm trying not to give in so I have a healthy diet while pregnant. I don't want to have extra weight to lose after the baby.
My Hero
It's been a few weeks, I know, but what can I say? Morning sickness has been kicking my bum! There are times when I just want to roll over and die rather than get out of bed and go to work in the mornings. Seriously. For the past few months I couldn't think of anything else except how crappy I felt, in fact, I kept questioning myself why I had gotten pregnant in the first place, and that there is no way I can be a parent--I just can't do this.
Good thing I have my man! Stephen has been my personal superhero since day one. He has been so supportive and caring through this whole thing. I cannot stress enough how important it has been that he cooks! I would have withered away without him. He comes home from work each night tired from a long day yet still manages to get me food, whether he makes it himself or he runs to the nearest restaurant to get it. Sometimes he just doesn't feel like cooking, I mean, who wouldn't? So we've been eating take-out and restaurant food more often. I hate that we do it because I know how unhealthy it is to eat out so much, not to mention the expense, but I can't help it. When I need food, I. Need. Food!
Thank you sweetie, for all you do. You really are my better half.
Good thing I have my man! Stephen has been my personal superhero since day one. He has been so supportive and caring through this whole thing. I cannot stress enough how important it has been that he cooks! I would have withered away without him. He comes home from work each night tired from a long day yet still manages to get me food, whether he makes it himself or he runs to the nearest restaurant to get it. Sometimes he just doesn't feel like cooking, I mean, who wouldn't? So we've been eating take-out and restaurant food more often. I hate that we do it because I know how unhealthy it is to eat out so much, not to mention the expense, but I can't help it. When I need food, I. Need. Food!
Thank you sweetie, for all you do. You really are my better half.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Four Years
Stephen and I celebrated four years of marriage yesterday. I had a horrible day of feeling nauseous while working and falling behind schedule by an hour and a half. I came home so exhausted and hungry. I have been so focused on work, my landscape business, my two callings, and being sick I never thought about a gift for him. I felt bad, but Stephen understood. He took me out to a sushi restaurant and I love sushi. We slicked up our plates and headed for a bakery for dessert. It was a fun evening. We got home and I found an envelope on our bed. Stephen got me a one hour Swedish massage because I haven't been feeling well. He's so sweet!
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