False advertising

I was at the store last week using my weekly super saver and Ice Cream was on sale. SO I decided that chocolate chip cookie dough sounded good.



Doesn't it look yummy. The box says 'Loaded with STUFF!' How could I not pick this one?

You can imagine my disappointment when I got home and opened it up to find this.




Where is the 'stuff' ? Yeah, scroll back up and look - The pictures shows loads of brown cookie dough goodness. It is totally missing from this container. So one of two things happened....They used the wrong box when filling this container and put chocolate chip in, or the weigh scale got clogged and was not dropping the correct amount of cookie dough into the ice cream mixture. Either way...I was glad I had left over Magic Shell so that I could still be excited about my ice cream.

Growing

I was skyping with my new web camera today and stood up to show my family in Texas my belly. They all gasped and said that I needed to post a different belly shot. Apparently the one in the grey and white shirt by the tree does not show how big my belly is. (Although it is a very stylish shirt Jennifer!!!)


So...here are some shots to catch you up on my waist line. I think I left off here...

32 weeks


I did not do a very good job of taking one every week, but you get the idea

35 weeks (Measuring my belly at a shower)


And gasp...I can't believe I am going to post this one but here it goes....
37 weeks


This one was shot tonight..
39 weeks


It's hard to believe that in a week our family will be three!!!

5 - S my house

So...I am still here...prego....and waiting. I figured I should blog some stuff while I have the time so here are a few random pictures that I found on the camera as I was cleaning it out.

At work, (before I left) they were working on organizing and cleaning up the entire plant. It's called 5-S for 5 different words that start with the letter S. The first is Sort, then Set in place....etc. I won't bore you with the details. The main idea is everything has a place, and everything in it's place. It is something that will take months to complete at the plant, so I know that they have been working on it since I left.
Well, last week Bob comes home and he has two strips of sticker in his hand one Blue and one Pink. He doesn't say anything about them, just says hi and goes to change his clothes before dinner. (the same way he always does). I think it's odd, but don't think about it again until I go to get ready for bed. I find this on our bathroom counter.



Apparently I have a habit of using Bob's brush. This would not be so bad, except I shed, a lot! A few years ago, I remember him complaining because the girls at work pulled one of my hairs out of the back of his hair. Well apparently I started doing it again, and he decided to color code them for me so I would not accidentally use his.

I'll be keeping a closer eye on what he is bringing home from work. If I start seeing a shadow board in the kitchen with all the spatulas and outlines on the floor where all the furniture goes I'll start to worry.

Yikes!!

So....I was looking on my brothers blog and he has this count down. Today it said:

'Only 20 more days until I become an Uncle'

Holy cow!! That means we're almost in the teens for delivery day...yikes

I'd like to appoligize in advance to the nurses and Dr. if I go into labor on Christmas...I know that the hospital is the last place they want to be on Christmas.

On the other hand....If I go in on December 31st....lets shoot for that new year baby. I could get a lot of cool things, but I am not going to be on TV or the Newspaper in a hospital gown! They'll get a picture of proud Dad and Son.

Thanksgiving Recap - Boccie Ball

I am still not used to the warmer weather here during Thanksgiving and Christmas. But we took advantage of it to enjoy the outdoor game of Boccie Ball.

We played in our yard one evening

Nice Shot Dan...


Please don't hit the fence mom....



This round ended with Bob blindly throwing the Jack over our closed fence and the rest of us heaving the balls over the fence to see who could get closest without really seeing. (Can you tell Bob was involved with those rules?)

We also went to a local park to play. It was warmer than it looked. My sister is from Texas and has thinner blood than those of us in Georgia....

Two engineers and a CPA try to figure out the score on this round.


And the rest of my pictures won't upload...so that's all for now.

Thanksgiving - potpourri

Here are some of the last random pictures from our Thanksgiving fun.

The view out our front door on Thanksgiving day


My mother helping to cook...which I think she spent 40% of her time doing, and another 30% of time washing dishes. (Thanks Mom!!!)


Two brothers putting up a new kitchen light


Two prego sister-in-laws hanging out in the kitchen


Two brothers 'charging' up our new glow worm


Overall we had a great time and appreciate everyone making the long drive and dealing with flight delays to spend some time with us.

Thanksgiving Recap - Settlers

We played quite a few games during the week. The brotherly competition was there and the rest of us were dragged in to play along.

By far the most popular game was Settlers of Catan.

Meghan got some really good cards on that trade!


Joe and Bob were at war so they built robots to shoot each other. Joe started it...


Big brother Bob built a bigger robot and shot back...


Joe came back with his 'nuclear bomb'...war was over


(Those of you who have played Settlers of Catan know that building things with blocks has nothing to do with the actual game, just boys being boys)

Here are a few of the challenging boards that Bob and Joe built...

Joe went for the windmill approch, making road building a bit difficlut in the middle.


Bob put in an island (And we created some rules on how to build a bridge)

Thanksgiving recap

So...Here are some pictures I have been meaning to post showing all the fun we had over Thanksgiving with our family visiting.

Mom and Dad arrived first with a van full of Baby Stuff!! I bought the crib and dresser on Craigs list in Austin and my parents drove the 17+ hours here to bring it to us. Aren't they the best! Mom and I spent the first two days going through clothes and getting the room ready.

A very full closet with all his ' stuff ' stuffed inside until we figure out where to put it all.

The dresser/changing table displaying some of the toys that are ready for him to play with. And his car seat sitting on the floor waiting to go into one of our cars.



His crib with bedding from craigs list (In Texas of course) and some frogs compliments of my friends and mother.



The recliner that Bob talked me into buying instead of a glider so we can use it in the living room once he is grown.

Have you seen it?

I find myself tearing up at things a bit more than normal....not full out crying, just the tears starting to gather in my eyes.

We have been debating about putting up the Christmas tree. (By we I mean 'I'). I figured if I put it up, i won't take it down until February because I'll be so busy. Bob mentioned last night that we should put it up because we'll want a picture with him by the tree for his first Christmas...even if he comes afterwards. I got to thinking that it would make a good picture so maybe I should lug everything out and put the thing up. It's not one of those nice pre-lit three piece trees. All the branches are color coded and have to be put in place. Then string the lights too. It's an all day event...

Well I was watching my DVR'd Glee this morning (Love that show!) And a commercial came on with a mom holding a baby by the tree. The Dad comes down and she says in a hushed voice. "What are you doing up? It's 2:00". And the dad crouches down by the tree and says "You know what else" Then I don't really remember exactly what happens, but he opens a box with Diamond earrings and says something sentimental, then she is up and hugging him and he asks "Do you think he'll remember this Christmas?" and she replies "No, but I will" and the sappy music starts about how every kiss begins with K. (I think it was a Kays commercial)

So....right about when she said 'it's only 2:00' the tears start to form in my eye and I think.... I am going to put the tree up....and I didn't even ask Santa for diamond earrings, why am I crying.

So there you have it.....Even though it was 75 degrees yesterday and 50 today....I am getting in the holiday spirit and putting up a tree. All for a great Photo op. and to spread some Christmas cheer.

Eating in public

I normally have no problem eating a snack or meal in public. But recently I feel like everyone looks at me when I walk around eating something. Case in point - I went to Target last week, had a coupon for $1 off at the snack bar. Most of you know I can not pass up a bargain, so I got a hot pretzel and drink. (Only cost me $1).

As I walk around the store, I can feel everyone looking at me while I eat. Now, if I did not have this protruding belly, no one would look twice at the fact that I had a snack. But one women actually voiced what everyone else was thinking. She said 'We know why you're eating that! When are you due?' I know she meant well, but I was eating the pretzel because it was lunch time and I had a coupon....not because I am prego and stuff my face at any chance I get.

So, to all of you who are out in public and see a prego eating....don't stare, and don't think she eats all the time. Just tell yourself 'she had a coupon' and keep on shopping.

He's growing

I went for my weekly Dr. appointment on Tuesday and he was very impressed. I only gained 0.8 lbs over the Thanksgiving holiday. (Not sure how I did that because I felt like I ate a lot more and my mother even commented, 'You look bigger now then when I first got here'.

I had an ultrasound to measure the baby and found out two things.

1. He has a lot of hair. The technician kept commenting on it and showed us the white dots on the screen around his head.... and she does these every day, so it must be a lot of hair for her to keep saying things. (And no, I have not had a lot of heart burn) He is going to have my thick head-o-hair.

2. He has grown since the last measurement 4 weeks ago. He was about 3.2 lbs then and measuring right on schedule. This time he measured a little more than 5 lbs and he is at the 36.5 weeks size. (How they can type in things to this ultrasound machine and it tells you how many weeks you are is beyond me and a bit fishy...but who am I to say anything). So...it's great that he is growing, but when you are laying there and you hear the technician say 'He's measuring Big'...it kinda gets you worried. I am only at 35 weeks, which means he is 1.5 weeks bigger than most 35 weekers. oh well....we'll see how much he's grown in two more weeks.

I have a lot of thanksgiving pictures I'll try post later this week to show you all the fun we had with our family in town.

Answer...

Sorry, I forgot to post it earlier.

We saved .........$256.

And thanks to Amy for thinking that the onesie in the corner was maternity underwear :)

Bobs new toy

We bought a pressure washer to clean the siding of our house.

Bob set it up for me one day so I could wash the siding while he stained the deck. He left me a message...isn't he cute?



Yikes..I know it's super dirty, and our poor neighbors had to look at this way to long, but when you're not home during the day light, and you don't walk around your house that often, you don't realize how bad it's getting. Its much better now...except for the really tall stuff. Need to borrow high ladder from our neighbors to finish it up. (No...i will not be on the ladder, Bob will be doing it)

We'll be washing the cars with Bob's new toy tomorrow.

My favorite game!

Bob took Monday off and we went to Tallahassee to shop. Here's a picture of all the goodies!




Here is a quick list...
Memory Foam pillow
Crock pot
Digital Camera
Memory disk
6 Maternity shirts....(I know I am almost there, but they were all single digits)
Tank tops
One Baby outfit
Aqua globes (Yes..as seen on TV...fill with water, insert into soil and they water your plant for 2 weeks!!)
Two pair of cute shoes for me
Nike Basketball shoes for Bob
Wii Game for Thanksgiving (Smooth Moves if anyone is wondering)
Comfy pants for hanging around the house (Which is what I will be doing!!!)
Simply Green Multi Cleaning
3M hook multi pack
2 waffle shirts for Bob

Now the fun part.....Guess how much we saved!!!!
(I'll tell you in the next post)

Green Computer

I don't know when it happened, but when did 'they' change it from Trash Bin to Recycle bin on your computer desk top? I mean...come on......when you put a file in there you don't recycle it. You get rid of it. But of course the green thing to say is Recycle.

Bet you never really thought about it, huh?

Update on that growing belly....

It's been a few months.....Here is the reason I can no longer see my toes...


This is me sampling a virgin Margarita....not quite as good as the real thing...


Here are the flowers Bob got me for my birthday..


The baby room that Bob painted...

Ironic

On my way to work yesterday I got behind a REALLY SLOW car. As we approched a stoplight I look at their licence plate and it has '24' on it and I notice it's a Nascar plate. I chuckle to myself. Then realize that the entire back trunk is loaded with other Nascar decals.....Ironic that this guy drives 30 in a 45??

Another bedtime conversation

After the couples in the bottom two were announced last night while I was watching dancing with the stars.

DH: No way....they were both pretty good. (He had been on the computer so I didn't really know he was paying attention)
Me: It all depends on the people voting at home
DH: They can't vote the swimmer off...she's good

TV: Natalie is going home

DH: NO!!! Are you kidding me! Michael Irvine is still in this and he was no good. She was so much better!
ME; Yeah that sucks...she was pretty good.
DH: (Still rather upset) That's not fair, she was so much better...who else was on the show...there were others who were worse.

We then turn the TV off and go to get ready for bed. The conversation continues as I brush my teeth

DH: Seriously that sucks....why did she get kicked off, that's not fair.
ME: (trying to hide my smile) Honey, did you pick up a phone and vote? Did you do your part to keep her there? Maybe your 10 votes could have keep her there?
DH: Michale Irvine, Michael Irvine is still there and she's gone! That makes me mad.

I continue to brush my teeth then I hear this from the bedroom

DH: What was her name again?
ME: Natalie Caughlen....Olympic swimmer...
DH: Yeah...She should still be on the show...


Look what I have created :)

Update on baby stuff

I haven't posted a picture in awhile so here is an older one.

Me at 26.5 weeks...(I'm 29 now so I need to take more soon!! man time flies)


We also got our first big baby item! The UPS man brought it one night and I had it out of the box and put together before Bob got home.



This is Bob showing how not to push a baby in a stroller :)


Besides working too much, I have not been up to much. One highlight was going up to Indy to a baby shower. Some of my high school friends held a shower for me and I got to see all of them, meet two of the new babies added to our group, some of Bob's family, friends from Danville, and my sister from TX. My sister was a surprise. She flew up and was supposed to be in Indy on Friday around 12:00. Unfortunately the planes did not cooperate and she arrived at 12:00 on Saturday (You can check out her blog for other details of her 'worst flight ever'.) I really appreciated everyone who traveled to come to the shower and see me!!
Here are a few pictures....they really outdid themselves and made me feel so special!
(and yes....there were a few frogs there....don't worry, the baby room is not all green with frogs everywhere....but you had to know that there would be frogs in his life somewhere!)

Star Power

Tonights conversation (Between me and DH-Dear Husband) while watching Dancing with the Stars.

DH: Do you think Donnie has the home votes to survie?
Me: yeah...he's Donnie 'freaking' Osmond...he has a huge at home following.
DH: I've never really heard of him
Me: You never heard of the Osmonds? Donnie and Marie?
DH: No...I had never heard of him before this show.
Me: Are you kidding?
DH: No
Me: huh...

Vacation in Atlanta

A few weekends ago we went to Atlanta for a mini vacation. Bob's parents had gotten us a free two night stay and dinner at Morton's Steak house in Atlanta. While we were there we went to the Coca-Cola Museum and to the Georgia Aquarium. Here are a few pictures from our trip.


Here is a picture of me on the Coca-Cola American Idol Couch. And contrary to what some of my friends think, I did not jump any security ropes to sit on the couch.


This is Bob having a drink of Coke with Mr. Pembrook, the pharmacist who invented the syrup of the famous beverage.


The Hotel we stayed in was very nice. There was a phone in the bathroom!!


They even had bathrobes in the closet!!!!



We went to lunch at Johnny Rockets and these were my french fries! (I didn't take a picture of my dinner at Morton's, but it was yummy!!!!)



The Aquarium was amazing!!! These pictures don't even come close to showing how big everything was. We got to stand on a people mover and go under a football field size tank through this tunnel.


There was a viewing window larger than a movie screen that you could sit and watch all the fish in the football size tank.


Bob even got to pet a shark!


We had a lot of fun. Thanks to my In-Laws for the tickets!!!

Politicaly Un-Correct - but still kinda funny

If you were to build a clinic for amputee patients, can you think of a type of cartoonish character that is just wrong to put on the sign out front? I think the clinic is part of the hospital because it is right next door. So it's not some privately owned office. I drive by this sign every time I go to my Dr. appointment and wonder how it makes other people feel.

Did you guess some characters yet?

It's called Amputee Clinic and there is a three foot picture of a Pirate on there. Seriously...a full fledge , eye patch, hook hand, and peg legged pirate....he's got it all. Is it just me or is that wrong?

Last one.....

The kitchen was one of the last areas that we finished.


Here are my favorite pictures....



Thanks Mom for coming to visit and working so hard on cleaning and decorating!!!