I completely slacked and took NO pictures on Easter.
Let me paint a picture:
Wake up at midnight to go pee and then the dog needed to pee too, so I let her out. There is snow on the deck.
Wake up to the alarm, and let the dog out, snow is covering all the outside furniture, grass, trees, and deck. I'm dreaming of a whiiiiiiite.... Easter? But alas, it's actually warm outside, considering.
A lovely service at New Life with Brad and Xia.
Brunch with the Lucias- Brunch Pizza is a delicious revelation- thanks Kathy!
Bum around for a while, then dinner at the Lees- amazing ham which we ate like 1/8th of, and THE MOST AMAZING CARROT CAKE EVER-thanks Holden!
Although, my plans to wear a new dress were ruined by the weather, I still looked rather cute in my skirt. Austina rocked the sweatpants under the dress look to stay warm. She still looked very cute.
Tony wore a very nice blue sweater and khaki's and complained all day that he should have worn jeans.
Then as we were leaving, some sort of leak sprung under my parent's sink and my dad tried to go to Home Depot... but they had closed just 5 minutes earlier at 6pm. Guess the dishes waited until today-I don't think my mom minded.
Went to bed early, and very full.
I am so glad we got to celebrate the Risen Lord with our amazing family :]
Monday, April 25, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
pollens... a love/hate relationship.
right now I'm 90% hate, 10% love, and only because I REALLY like summer with green things, so I GUESS the pollens have to fly around for that to happen.
This is how I am waging war:
1) sinus rinse at least twice a day. I do it in the shower for less mess and more steam.
2) 1-2 showers a day to use the steam to loosen mucous and decreased inflammation
3) sleep on 3 pillows
4) the humidifier runs all night every night
5) Tylenol + benadryl at bedtimes
6) not opening any windows :[
7) ludens for my sore throat from post nasal drip
8) (gross but necessary) making sure my mucous has not turned green or yellow indication a bacterial infection
9) steam machine. my dad gave it to me- it's pretty awesome.
10) breath right strips
11) puffs plus with lotion + the scent of vicks. amazing.
This is how I am waging war:
1) sinus rinse at least twice a day. I do it in the shower for less mess and more steam.
2) 1-2 showers a day to use the steam to loosen mucous and decreased inflammation
3) sleep on 3 pillows
4) the humidifier runs all night every night
5) Tylenol + benadryl at bedtimes
6) not opening any windows :[
7) ludens for my sore throat from post nasal drip
8) (gross but necessary) making sure my mucous has not turned green or yellow indication a bacterial infection
9) steam machine. my dad gave it to me- it's pretty awesome.
10) breath right strips
11) puffs plus with lotion + the scent of vicks. amazing.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
meal planning
don't worry, I am worse at blogging than meal planning. so far I have been about 80% successful at planning and executing meals throughout the week.
I have hit a slump. Who says the second trimester is less fatigue? I have yet to experience that!
so far on my *lame* meal plan for the week is:
-spaghetti with salad
-chicken ala king
I am thinking I should get more on top of it since I have 3 more days and no more meals. I would like to do a crock pot thing this week too. Good thing I am going shopping tomorrow, I will try to find some recipe inspiration before then,
I have hit a slump. Who says the second trimester is less fatigue? I have yet to experience that!
so far on my *lame* meal plan for the week is:
-spaghetti with salad
-chicken ala king
I am thinking I should get more on top of it since I have 3 more days and no more meals. I would like to do a crock pot thing this week too. Good thing I am going shopping tomorrow, I will try to find some recipe inspiration before then,
Saturday, April 9, 2011
the truth....
...about pregnancy.
everything you wanted to know but no one will tell you. OR everything I want to complain about, and am making you read because you read my blog (and hope you are amused by).
1) you will feel like a huge cow. it's inevitable. don't worry, eventually you will get a big enough bump to stick out so people know you are not just fat, but actually pregnant
2) you will feel sick. you know when you are first coming down with something, and you are tired and just off? welcome to 9 months of that feeling.
3) yes, EVERYONE will want to touch your belly. sometimes it's nice, sometimes it's really annoying.
4) morning sickness is: a) not just in the morning, b) not just in the first trimester
5) your digestion rate goes from 60mph to 5mph, so you will be reliving every meal for several hours
6) you will be grumpy. ask for forgiveness from your spouse now.
7) you will find that 6:30pm is not too early to go to bed.
8) sometimes the best part of your day is putting on your pajamans
9) be prepared for EVERYONE to ask you if you know the sex, if you want to know the sex, and if you have names. I'm not just talking about family and friend's either.
10) that whole peeing every 10 mintues thing does not start at the third timester, no no, it's almost immediate. and at the same time you will be thirsty all the time
11) your temperature regulation will be terrible. wear layers.
12) you will want to tell everyone about all the sucky things about pregnancy, but really it's quite a miracle
to be continued.....
everything you wanted to know but no one will tell you. OR everything I want to complain about, and am making you read because you read my blog (and hope you are amused by).
1) you will feel like a huge cow. it's inevitable. don't worry, eventually you will get a big enough bump to stick out so people know you are not just fat, but actually pregnant
2) you will feel sick. you know when you are first coming down with something, and you are tired and just off? welcome to 9 months of that feeling.
3) yes, EVERYONE will want to touch your belly. sometimes it's nice, sometimes it's really annoying.
4) morning sickness is: a) not just in the morning, b) not just in the first trimester
5) your digestion rate goes from 60mph to 5mph, so you will be reliving every meal for several hours
6) you will be grumpy. ask for forgiveness from your spouse now.
7) you will find that 6:30pm is not too early to go to bed.
8) sometimes the best part of your day is putting on your pajamans
9) be prepared for EVERYONE to ask you if you know the sex, if you want to know the sex, and if you have names. I'm not just talking about family and friend's either.
10) that whole peeing every 10 mintues thing does not start at the third timester, no no, it's almost immediate. and at the same time you will be thirsty all the time
11) your temperature regulation will be terrible. wear layers.
12) you will want to tell everyone about all the sucky things about pregnancy, but really it's quite a miracle
to be continued.....
Friday, April 1, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
week 14 belly picture
I allowed Tony to take the pictures, and therefore ended up with a lot of random shots. Here are the best 3.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
learning how to be pregnant
Someone once told me "We must forget what it's like to be pregnant and give birth, otherwise we would never do it again."
I understand this statement even more now.
Despite my nursing school education, short rotation on L&D/MBU during nursing school, and all my friend's stories, nothing prepared me for being pregnant.
Especially the weekend before I found out, when I laid down in the back of the truck to take a nap and woke up more n auseous than I had been since I got the stomach flu on Christmas some 15 years ago. After about 40oz of 7UP I felt better.
BUT- I must put my symptoms into perspective.
1) I eat 3 meals a day with snacks and my weight gain is on track.
2) I have had only 1 big episode where I lost all my breakfast into the toilet, and about 3 hours later I succesfully kept down a snack.
3) I have been SO blessed to find a new job with more regular hours that allows me to get 8 hours of sleep every night
4) NO HOSPITALIZATIONS
5) NO COMPLICATIONS
6) we didn't have ANY difficulty getting pregnant (seriously, it was on the first try)
7) my husband is home to take care of me every night and will be here for the delivery of the baby and at least first year of it's life.
I meet women on a daily basis who do not have many of those things, so while I like to complain, I also need to tell myself to shut up and be grateful.
I have been especially grateful in light of some situations that good friends of mine have been through. Sometimes I wish I could share some of our good luck with them, but I know that each person gets a different hand dealt to them and it's not up to me to change that but just to be as good of a friend as I can.
I also learned that ANY sappy moment on TV WILL make you cry.
So there it is. Everyone always asks how I feel, and I feel, well, pregnant. But overall, things have been good. I consider my experience a middle of the road one. I am experience all the normal symptoms: nausea, fatigue, moodiness, feeling fat, but in moderate amounts. And for that we are grateful.
I understand this statement even more now.
Despite my nursing school education, short rotation on L&D/MBU during nursing school, and all my friend's stories, nothing prepared me for being pregnant.
Especially the weekend before I found out, when I laid down in the back of the truck to take a nap and woke up more n auseous than I had been since I got the stomach flu on Christmas some 15 years ago. After about 40oz of 7UP I felt better.
BUT- I must put my symptoms into perspective.
1) I eat 3 meals a day with snacks and my weight gain is on track.
2) I have had only 1 big episode where I lost all my breakfast into the toilet, and about 3 hours later I succesfully kept down a snack.
3) I have been SO blessed to find a new job with more regular hours that allows me to get 8 hours of sleep every night
4) NO HOSPITALIZATIONS
5) NO COMPLICATIONS
6) we didn't have ANY difficulty getting pregnant (seriously, it was on the first try)
7) my husband is home to take care of me every night and will be here for the delivery of the baby and at least first year of it's life.
I meet women on a daily basis who do not have many of those things, so while I like to complain, I also need to tell myself to shut up and be grateful.
I have been especially grateful in light of some situations that good friends of mine have been through. Sometimes I wish I could share some of our good luck with them, but I know that each person gets a different hand dealt to them and it's not up to me to change that but just to be as good of a friend as I can.
I also learned that ANY sappy moment on TV WILL make you cry.
So there it is. Everyone always asks how I feel, and I feel, well, pregnant. But overall, things have been good. I consider my experience a middle of the road one. I am experience all the normal symptoms: nausea, fatigue, moodiness, feeling fat, but in moderate amounts. And for that we are grateful.
drumroll please.....
After making it safely to this point, Tony and I are excited to announce to all the world through the internet that we are expecting our first child in late September!
We have officially made it to the second trimester with a healthy baby, and are excited to share our good news :]
So far, I have been blessed with relatively harmless symptoms, though they seem pretty life altering to me. My new job at the GI clinic that is M-F 7-4 has been a great help with the fatigue and being able to eat regular meals.
The official due date is September 22, 2011 and we are planning a baby shower mid-summer.
We will most likely find out the sex at week 20 (I am currently in week 14).
Keep checking the blog for updates and pictures!
We have officially made it to the second trimester with a healthy baby, and are excited to share our good news :]
So far, I have been blessed with relatively harmless symptoms, though they seem pretty life altering to me. My new job at the GI clinic that is M-F 7-4 has been a great help with the fatigue and being able to eat regular meals.
The official due date is September 22, 2011 and we are planning a baby shower mid-summer.
We will most likely find out the sex at week 20 (I am currently in week 14).
Keep checking the blog for updates and pictures!
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| It's positive! January 18, 2011 |
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| Our first ultrasound :] |
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Bannana Muffins
Today I made some delicious Bannana Muffins from a recipie I found on Heather Lilly's blog (http://chrisheatherlilly.com/). Thanks for such a delicious recipie!
Here it is:
Ingredients
•1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1 teaspoon baking powder
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•5 bananas, mashed
•1/3 cup organic Greek yogurt
•3/4 cup white sugar
•1 egg, lightly beaten
•1/3 cup butter, melted
•1/3 cup packed brown sugar
•2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2.In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, Greek yogurt, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups (fill to the very top of the mufin cup/paper).
3.In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins (generously- cover the entire top of the muffin with a good layer).
4.Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
Makes about 12 regular sized muffins
Thanks again Heather!!!!
Here it is:
Ingredients
•1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1 teaspoon baking powder
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•5 bananas, mashed
•1/3 cup organic Greek yogurt
•3/4 cup white sugar
•1 egg, lightly beaten
•1/3 cup butter, melted
•1/3 cup packed brown sugar
•2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2.In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, Greek yogurt, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups (fill to the very top of the mufin cup/paper).
3.In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins (generously- cover the entire top of the muffin with a good layer).
4.Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
Makes about 12 regular sized muffins
meals for the week of 3/7
Meal planning went great last week, except for one night when I caved and got pizza :[ tony was sick, the house was a mess, and it was an extra long day at work. We can't all be perfect :]
Up next this week is:
-Crockpot italian beef stew (thanks to Heather Lilly for the recipie from her blog!!!! http://chrisheatherlilly.com/)
- Teriyaki chicken and green beans
-pork and broccoli (that's the meal we were supposed to have, but had pizza instead)
-chili
the weekends are for left overs, plus I take left overs for lunch and Tony comes home for lunch every day to eat left overs. Hopefully we will find a good balance!!!!
Up next this week is:
-Crockpot italian beef stew (thanks to Heather Lilly for the recipie from her blog!!!! http://chrisheatherlilly.com/)
- Teriyaki chicken and green beans
-pork and broccoli (that's the meal we were supposed to have, but had pizza instead)
-chili
the weekends are for left overs, plus I take left overs for lunch and Tony comes home for lunch every day to eat left overs. Hopefully we will find a good balance!!!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
meal planning
As I start my new job and embark on having a normal schedule of M-F 7-4, I am striving to meal plan so I can make a home cooked meal EVERY night.
Here's what I've got for this week.
-beef stroganoff
-lemon chicken and green bean
-ginger/garlic/soy sauce pork and brocolli stir fry
- spaghetti and salad
-macaroni and cheese with peas
- left overs
here's to the wholesome goodness of home cooked dinners!
suggestions alwasy welcome!
Here's what I've got for this week.
-beef stroganoff
-lemon chicken and green bean
-ginger/garlic/soy sauce pork and brocolli stir fry
- spaghetti and salad
-macaroni and cheese with peas
- left overs
here's to the wholesome goodness of home cooked dinners!
suggestions alwasy welcome!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Lake Dillon all frozen over
Instead of skiing last weekend, I enjoyed a relaxing Saturday swimming, resting, and walking by beautiful Lake Dillon on a surprisingly warm day in the mountains.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
life changes
As I am about to start a new job, with a drastically different schedule, and somewhat different knowledge set, I reflect on the fact that the "20s" is FILLED with life changes.
1. start college (ok that is actually in the late teens)
2. decide on a major (what holy crap?!?!)
3. GRADUATE college (wow you did it) and contemplate going on (what? more loans?!?!?!)
4. get a J-O-B. or C-A-R-E-E-R. harder than you think. especially to find something you actually LIKE. oh yea and by the way you might get a new one like 10 times
5. provide roof and nourishment for self with minimal to no help from parents
6. get more bills, including the dreaded student loans, by buying things you need and/or want
7. get married- oh yea. tie the knot. don't lie, you love it.
8. have kids. yes. you are now going to be responsible for another human life
I mean holy moly that is a lot of stuff going on. Geez. And let me just tell you, it's not exactly a walk in the park.
BUT. every day does bring exciting new changes.
Hm.
Food for thought.
1. start college (ok that is actually in the late teens)
2. decide on a major (what holy crap?!?!)
3. GRADUATE college (wow you did it) and contemplate going on (what? more loans?!?!?!)
4. get a J-O-B. or C-A-R-E-E-R. harder than you think. especially to find something you actually LIKE. oh yea and by the way you might get a new one like 10 times
5. provide roof and nourishment for self with minimal to no help from parents
6. get more bills, including the dreaded student loans, by buying things you need and/or want
7. get married- oh yea. tie the knot. don't lie, you love it.
8. have kids. yes. you are now going to be responsible for another human life
I mean holy moly that is a lot of stuff going on. Geez. And let me just tell you, it's not exactly a walk in the park.
BUT. every day does bring exciting new changes.
Hm.
Food for thought.
Friday, January 28, 2011
USING ONLY ONE WORD
Not as easy as you might think! Now forward, change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers. Do not use my answers. Be sure to send back to the person you received it from
Not as easy as you might think! Now forward, change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers. Do not use my answers. Be sure to send back to the person you received it from
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