Second trimester absolutely rocks! My nausea finally(!) went away, I'm getting my energy back (no more lunch time naps AND I can cook dinner), and I can feel Dude kick pretty regularly now.
That is all. I think I will take an extra non-flattering, side-shot of my expanding mid-section this weekend.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
The Dad
There is a very tiny part of me that is slightly jealous with what I am about to reveal. Dude has already decided that Dalan is his favorite. I can talk/sing/read to him and he doesn't seem to notice, but anytime he is awake and hears Dalan's voice, that little punk will start kicking the crap out of me. At first this was just a small theory, but it has been confirmed multiple times. And although I am a smidgen jealous, more than anything I am so happy that our little one already knows and recognizes his dad's voice!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Bedding Upgrade
About a year ago we finally conceded that two adults and two schnauzers was way too much to fit into a full-sized bed. We bought a queen mattress and frame and grabbed the cheapest comforter they had at Smith's to get us by, until I found the perfect bedding. Perfect bedding took a whole lot longer than originally planned and our clearance comforter mixed with our pillows from our old bed set we looking extremely sad. (Isn't it great how the comforter is the exact same color as the walls?!)
Apparently old nasty blanket is Scout approved.
I found tons of bedding I loved, but all of it was white, which just wasn't going to work with black dogs. Finally (more than a year later) I found a set from Macy's that Dalan and I could both agree on, and it arrived today!
It also came with two additional shams in a pillow shape I didn't even know existed, so we're not quite finished yet, but it feels so nice to have something new and pretty in my bedroom!
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Apparently old nasty blanket is Scout approved.
I found tons of bedding I loved, but all of it was white, which just wasn't going to work with black dogs. Finally (more than a year later) I found a set from Macy's that Dalan and I could both agree on, and it arrived today!
It also came with two additional shams in a pillow shape I didn't even know existed, so we're not quite finished yet, but it feels so nice to have something new and pretty in my bedroom!
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Dude
Pretty sure everyone already saw it on Facebook, but here is our official pregnancy announcement photo.
We have named the fetus 'Dude' (Dr. is pretty sure its a boy). We are SO excited for this little one to join our family in November! Big fat post about our pregnancy journey coming soon.
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We have named the fetus 'Dude' (Dr. is pretty sure its a boy). We are SO excited for this little one to join our family in November! Big fat post about our pregnancy journey coming soon.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Oh Scoutles
My extra special schnauzer has a knack for getting into things. We have a pair of carribeaners usually blocking her access under the sink. Sadly, I forgot to check it before I left for work this morning:
She will usually leave all of the other cupboards alone, but this must have been so much fun, she decided to invite the Tupperware to the party too:
Her most recent feat is somehow wiggling her fat body under our bed. I still have no idea how she fits. Once she gets under there she just stares at the backside of the bed skirt. She won't come out from her hidey-hole and I usually have crawl under the bed to drag her royal fatness out. This is already slightly problematic (and largely hilarious I'm sure) at 5-months pregnant. Not too much longer until I just leave her under there for good.
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She will usually leave all of the other cupboards alone, but this must have been so much fun, she decided to invite the Tupperware to the party too:
Her most recent feat is somehow wiggling her fat body under our bed. I still have no idea how she fits. Once she gets under there she just stares at the backside of the bed skirt. She won't come out from her hidey-hole and I usually have crawl under the bed to drag her royal fatness out. This is already slightly problematic (and largely hilarious I'm sure) at 5-months pregnant. Not too much longer until I just leave her under there for good.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Iconic
Just something little I noticed today. Pinterest updated their 'loading' screen to be a little push pin.
I think it's absolutely adorable.
That is all.
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I think it's absolutely adorable.
That is all.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Florida in February
I attended a conference in Florida last week. I actually already blogged about it (probably my best post ever, but you'll just have to take my word for it), but the post was cruelly lost by blogger after I selected 'save'. So we will try this again......
We left Logan at 5:45 on Sunday morning. We were all ridiculously tired, and after a day of travel and a very disappointing dinner we were SO ready to go to bed.
At around 3:30, I was awoken by what I assumed was the hotel room alarm clock, but after punching the clock a few times, I finally came to my senses and exited the building.
Turns out some yahoo decides he couldn't go outside for a smoke, so he tried to disconnect the smoke detector in his room. Jerk.
It took about 30 minutes for the fire department to get everything sorted out. Micah (ever the optimist) pointed out that we were all outside, in our PJs and perfectly warm, it was much better than if we had been in Utah.
Next day we had some free time before we had to pick up Patrick from the airport. We headed over to Sanibel Island which was just a few minutes from our hotel.
Sanibel Island is known for seashells, they were everywhere! More common than gravel, they were used in gardens, pathways, and even in the asphalt in the road.
We spent awhile at the beach, it was SO warm and absolutely gorgeous!
AND again, with a ridiculous filter, just to make my Utah peeps jealous.
We ate lunch at Holy Smoke (not to be confused with THE Holy Smokes in Layton where I've told y'all to eat).
See, different logo/piggy
They did have pretty great sweet potato fries.
So I guess I can forgive them for being different from my usual fave. (But seriously, if you haven't had the Holy Smokes in Layton, get in your car Right Now and go order some pulled brisket. YUM!)
We wandered the island a bit more and strolled along some perfect beaches.
I have never, ever been tempted to live in Florida before, but holycrap! This is what it looks like in February.
Micah wanted some icecream and thanks to Yelp! We found some tasty gelato.
This was apricot biscotti and it changed my life. I ate it on a bench next to this dude:
He wasn't to interested in me though, he only had eyes for Jason.
We decided to stop at an antique store on our way out, I thought this was an interesting find.
Only $85 and it could be yours!
My schedule for the conference the next day was pretty sporadic, I ended up having 3 breaks over 30 minute, so I spent every spare second outside in the 75+ weather.
I made another bird friend during a short walk.
This is the view sitting outside of one of the conference rooms.
Most of the rooms had large picture windows, it was pretty cruel to tease us like this during a lecture.
The next day Micah, Jason, and I all had an hour break before dinner, so we headed for the beach again.
By the way, I was wise enough to not pack a stitch of Florida appropriate clothing. All of the beach trips are with my dress-slacks rolled up and my shoes in-hand.
Micah and Jason were much braver than I and the ventured out onto that sandbar.
This guy and all of his creepy friends stopped me.
What the crap is that?! They were everywhere and I did NOT want to step on one, so I played it safe by the shore.
We made it back to the conference just in time for sunset.
Back at our hotel, I settled in for the night. I talked to Dalan and Tobey on FaceTime.
You see how freakin cute my dog is?!
Then....
At about 1:30 we got a repeat from our first night.
Dear Marriott,
What the heck?
The next night we skipped the conference dinner and headed back to Sanibel. We were searching for a restraint known as The Mucky Duck which was right on the beach and faced west. We found it right before sunset, and decided to postpone dinner awhile.
The next day was our last full day. The last class finished early. Jason wanted to find an alligator head for his kid, so we went in search of tourist shops.
Marcel, I am very disappointed!
Micah and Jason had grabbed a Rib City menu earlier that day. And I was sold from the very first item!
SEE!!!
Aaaaaaand that's the end. I wouldn't say no to a February South-West Florida trip in the future.
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We left Logan at 5:45 on Sunday morning. We were all ridiculously tired, and after a day of travel and a very disappointing dinner we were SO ready to go to bed.
At around 3:30, I was awoken by what I assumed was the hotel room alarm clock, but after punching the clock a few times, I finally came to my senses and exited the building.
Turns out some yahoo decides he couldn't go outside for a smoke, so he tried to disconnect the smoke detector in his room. Jerk.
It took about 30 minutes for the fire department to get everything sorted out. Micah (ever the optimist) pointed out that we were all outside, in our PJs and perfectly warm, it was much better than if we had been in Utah.
Next day we had some free time before we had to pick up Patrick from the airport. We headed over to Sanibel Island which was just a few minutes from our hotel.
Sanibel Island is known for seashells, they were everywhere! More common than gravel, they were used in gardens, pathways, and even in the asphalt in the road.
We spent awhile at the beach, it was SO warm and absolutely gorgeous!
AND again, with a ridiculous filter, just to make my Utah peeps jealous.
We ate lunch at Holy Smoke (not to be confused with THE Holy Smokes in Layton where I've told y'all to eat).
See, different logo/piggy
They did have pretty great sweet potato fries.
So I guess I can forgive them for being different from my usual fave. (But seriously, if you haven't had the Holy Smokes in Layton, get in your car Right Now and go order some pulled brisket. YUM!)
We wandered the island a bit more and strolled along some perfect beaches.
I have never, ever been tempted to live in Florida before, but holycrap! This is what it looks like in February.
Micah wanted some icecream and thanks to Yelp! We found some tasty gelato.
This was apricot biscotti and it changed my life. I ate it on a bench next to this dude:
He wasn't to interested in me though, he only had eyes for Jason.
We decided to stop at an antique store on our way out, I thought this was an interesting find.
Only $85 and it could be yours!
My schedule for the conference the next day was pretty sporadic, I ended up having 3 breaks over 30 minute, so I spent every spare second outside in the 75+ weather.
I made another bird friend during a short walk.
This is the view sitting outside of one of the conference rooms.
Most of the rooms had large picture windows, it was pretty cruel to tease us like this during a lecture.
The next day Micah, Jason, and I all had an hour break before dinner, so we headed for the beach again.
By the way, I was wise enough to not pack a stitch of Florida appropriate clothing. All of the beach trips are with my dress-slacks rolled up and my shoes in-hand.
Micah and Jason were much braver than I and the ventured out onto that sandbar.
This guy and all of his creepy friends stopped me.
What the crap is that?! They were everywhere and I did NOT want to step on one, so I played it safe by the shore.
We made it back to the conference just in time for sunset.
Back at our hotel, I settled in for the night. I talked to Dalan and Tobey on FaceTime.
You see how freakin cute my dog is?!
Then....
At about 1:30 we got a repeat from our first night.
Dear Marriott,
What the heck?
The next night we skipped the conference dinner and headed back to Sanibel. We were searching for a restraint known as The Mucky Duck which was right on the beach and faced west. We found it right before sunset, and decided to postpone dinner awhile.
The next day was our last full day. The last class finished early. Jason wanted to find an alligator head for his kid, so we went in search of tourist shops.
Marcel, I am very disappointed!
Micah and Jason had grabbed a Rib City menu earlier that day. And I was sold from the very first item!
SEE!!!
Aaaaaaand that's the end. I wouldn't say no to a February South-West Florida trip in the future.
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