the baby bedding

Okay, so I am fully aware in the end the baby bedding really doesn't matter. And Im also at the point that I really dont care what we pick.

So please dont think this is anything Im stressed out about or obsessing over.

Just know that when it comes to scanning the Internet I just happen to save LOTS of pictures that I like. (ask anyone about "the wedding" folder I had saved on my computer with hundreds of pictures) Half of these I dont even remember where I saw them (so if they are yours - im sorry Im posting them without permission - and I love your taste)

Anyway, this is because our family keeps asking what we are looking at & if we have made a decision.

I always knew I would use blue in the room (before we knew if it was a girl or boy) so all of these have some sort of blue in them.

Here was my original first pick:


problem is - its discontinued. And the only ones available (even on ebay) are in the oval shaped crib which we will not be doing.

Then there was this one:


its my friend, Brooke Leddy's baby bedding. cute huh??

And then I discovered this:


its Kate's baby bedding - THAT SHE MADE HERSELF! (adorable huh????)

she graciously told me how to make it & where she picked everything out at. But I sadly cant find it and I know if I start sorting through fabric trying to find different ones that I like - well then we wont have baby bedding until our child is 2.

SO back to the drawing board. I had these pictures saved of baby rooms and Freeland likes them too:


simple


this is one of my FAVORITES - especially because the crib is the same crib I had when I was a baby. I LOOOVE this crib. (but we are doing a different one just for more practical reasons) I also have a rocking chair that looks just like that one from when I was a baby.


probably too much white with all our animals


notice a theme here?? (the crib)


this is Freeland's favorite


one of my other favorites.. except its girls bedding. (the red is actually pink or else I would do it!)

We want to do something that could be used for either a girl or boy so we dont have to buy all new stuff when we have another baby. Like I said before - I always knew I would use some sort of blue (favorite color) so...

then yesterday I found these - and for simplicity sake - we may just end up doing one of these.





I'll keep you posted. Hopefully we will have a decision made by the end of the week. And thankfully neither of us really care either way so we'll probably go for the most affordable one in the end.

week 24

today I officially start week 24. coming up on 6 months! (not sure exactly at what point you are officially "6 months" - every book says different - but thats okay)

crazy.

I feel good. I would list all the crazy things that seem to happen & be changing - but they change daily so its hard to summarize it all. Overall I feel great!

I am an emotional wreck on & off. Thankfully its all about things completely unrelated to our child & I feel like its been good in a way to be emotional (for me) Im not one to normally get some things out unless its in an emotional state. And I know its part of the process of the Lord working in my heart & our life - getting us ready for whats to come.

Oh and I went to the dentist on Monday - seems pregnancy is definitely taking its toll on my teeth. I heard it might though so it wasnt a surprise.

As I said before though this little dude is growing. daily.

I feel him move ALL the time now. Freeland does too. I think its my favorite when Freeland gets to feel him move.

Here are some pictures for those who are interested:



(I promise these arent all the same pair of pants. Bethany & Cam were kind enough to give me some more so I do change pants now! And I wear jeans too.. just not when Im at home)


if you look closely - you can see the tag still in my shirt (typical)

Maddie is getting to be a pro at these pictures! I think she loves it!

2 days ago - so pretty much at 24 weeks:



Here is one where Oliver finally joined us:




and for those who care.. I always post more. You can see them by clicking here

We still have no idea what his name is going to be. And honestly we might not decide until we see him. Or maybe his name is just going to be "hey kid". There are a few that we like but none just stick out as the name. I feel like with a dad named Freeland - you have to have a certain (awesome) name. But I dont want to do a "unique" name just for the sake of it being "unique". You know?

And we are slowly getting the room done! Our goal is to pick out the bedding this week so we can wrap everything else up. I will post pictures of what we are looking at soon.

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving was obviously wonderful.

We woke up and in true form to Thanksgiving we started preparing the turkey early that morning & then watched the parade while we lounged around & ate breakfast.

(freeland & david also moved my office downstairs but that had nothing to do with Thanksgiving)

after a wonderful morning & the turkey miraculously being done on time - we headed over to begin the Thanksgiving Feast.

As I mentioned before, there were quite a few of us that ended up staying in Erie over the holidays so we all enjoyed thanksgiving together!

Adam & Camille were nice enough to let us all crash their house. Camille set everything up and it looked wonderful.

Here is the turkey (for my family who was curious to see how it turned out)







Not the best pictures. But you get the idea. I was pleased with how it turned out. Definitely wasnt dry. I think we will be using this same recipe for years to come now.

Here are some pictures from the actual feast:


all the food waiting to be uncovered and gobbled down


The dining area




The spread


Freeland making the first slice into the big ol bird


oh my gosh why didnt I get more leftovers?? It was all SOO good


everyone enjoying eachother & being thankful


some of the yummy desserts!


more friends

After lunch we all sat around & talked. The boys attempted to play football. We watched a little bit of Elf & then we headed over to Sarah & Drew's for dessert!

(same place we did Thanksgiving last year)

Drew's family was in town and his mom happens to be an award winning pie baker. No joke! She offered to make a variety of pies for us all to enjoy. Seriously, I dont even normally like the type of pies she made but hers were AMAZING. It was so nice of them to have us over & for her to bake us so many different pies.

(if only I took pictures!)

Even though we couldnt be with our family this year, I was thankful we have such wonderful friends here that we could be with. Makes all the difference in the world!

PS - phew! Happy Last day of NaBloPoMo!

heaven in my office

I officially share an office with a Christmas tree.

Does it get any better?

(dont answer that)






its not perfect but twas necessary so we could have a guest bedroom & baby room.

I think it will be lovely to have all the windows while its snowing outside.

which it will hopefully be doing VERY soon.

a christmas carol

yesterday we took David to the airport & said our goodbyes.

It was sad. We had a great time with him here.

We also got to see my entire family on Skype while they were doing their Thanksgiving dinner. I showed them the bump while they all popped in & out saying hi. It made me wish we could all be together.

Skype is wonderful.

Today we put up the rest of our Christmas decorations

we decided not to put lights up outside. Mostly because we dont have any and we dont feel like we should buy any. but we feel bad not having lights up outside.

We also went to see A Christmas Carol.

I dont know what I thought of it yet. I do know that the 3D was great. But the movie wasnt what I expected - and its definitely not a little kid movie thats for sure.

pictures tomorrow.

Its Gravy Baby

Originally saw this on Kate's blog.

Its a real commercial

true story



Its gravy baby. Get your dinner roll on.

Get your cant eat anymore on.

Happy Thanksgiving

This year I am thankful for:

stretchy pants my husband pumpkin spice lattes
grace bronzer ginger ale our Christmas tree rest little kicks in my tummy
pumpkin cupcakes our family our trip to Africa simplicity
skype our little zoo PTO laughing being spiritually challenged
getting to celebrate friends lives
that one day soon it will snow burping childhood memories my camera
traditions leggings community forgiveness Sprite Zero
Surprises lots of pillows deep conversation blogs joking around
and our child

(just to name a few)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING