First Purchase...120 days to go!

I finally made my first purchase (aside from clothes) to prepare for the little guy, and I found "the" diaper bag! I decided I wanted a more traditional bag and a bag that could also be worn as a backpack. After a friend recommended the Ju-Ju-Be line I fell in love with the "Pack a Be Bag". It's chocolate brown with a touch of blue and has easy access pockets, super organized and transitions from a shoulder bag to a backpack in a flash. I just love it! Can't wait for it to arrive.

What's Kickin'

This evening our little man has been really active! It has been by far the most kicking I have felt yet. I actually for the first time not only felt the kicks but on one occasion he got me so good that I actually saw my belly move through my shirt! Crazy and amazing at the same time! At that point I called Chris over immediately and he waited patiently to feel his little boy for the first time. He didn't have to wait long as he was able to feel repeated kicks in a row. So glad daddy was finally able to feel his little guy. This just makes me even more excited to meet this little bugger!

U-Pick

It is that time again...the Carpinito Brothers U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is now open! We have acres of pumpkins for you to bring the family out and pick that perfect pumpkin, two corn mazes that are designed by a GPS system on a tractor (aerial picture below), hayrides for the little ones, farm fresh produce (the best corn around town!), kettle corn made right then and there and harvest decorations for your upcoming holiday parties! The U-Pick is open 9am - dusk and is open 7 days a week until Halloween. If you head down 167 South and take the 277th Exit (last Kent exit) and head west you will see the U-Pick. It is parallel to the freeway and you can't miss it! Now come on down and test your skills reading a map in a maze and get in the holiday spirit by picking that perfect pumpkin!

Happy Birthday!!

Wishing my wonderful husband a very happy birthday! I made a great catch! ;o)

This morning I got up and made him breakfast and let him open his presents. He recently got his pilots license so I bought him a new flight bag with his initials engraved on the flap, a Mountain Flying DVD (what he wants to do..so not sure how I feel about that one!) and a couple nice dress shirts/ties as he needed them. But, the best of all was my funny card. He thought it was pretty good...and true (but I don't believe him!) LOL! For all the wives here is what it said (without the funny graphics):

"To My Husband...
I've stolen covers till you froze...
Changed my hair, my shoes, my clothes..
I've lost it when I'm PMS-ing...
May have nagged when I'm obsessing....
I've run up hefty shopping bills...And criticized your driving skills...
So I think it's time to say to you...
Hey. I'm your wife - that's what I do! Happy Birthday!"

I thought I would set the record straight so he knows all this is normal, especially when you are experiencing pregnancy hormones! LOL

Anyway, Chris truly is my rock. I love him more and more each and every day and look forward to our journey ahead. We have really grown together over the last 7+ years and I can't imagine my life without him sharing each and every moment with me. Happy birthday babe and thank you for always being my protector, showering me with your love and even putting up with me when I know it's not easy. Love you and I am so excited to welcome our first baby in just 18 more weeks!

Any advice?

Laying here sick all week my only escape has been to quietly obsess over the nursery and must have items for the little boy on the way! I am so eager to get started and this darn cold has set me back a few paces. Anyway, my obsession this week….finding the perfect Diaper Bag! Do I go the handbag route or get a true diaper bag? Decisions, decisions…Have any advice to share? What has worked best for you moms out there? Anyone else seen any great diaper bags or have opinions on the ones below?


A few of my favorites so far....

The handbag (must admit I LOVE the name):
Kate Spade “St. Henry” Diaper Bag

The real diaper bag look:

Carrie & Randy Thomason's Wedding Weekend

Here are some of my favorites from the weekend in Laguna Beach.

My morning on the beach, reading my book while everyone else was hungover in bed, enjoying my toes in the sand...pure bliss!

The view from the archway -

Randy & Carrie during ceremony -

Beautiful bride -

Friends...

Me and baby...this dress makes me look really pregnant!

Morning after with the bride and groom before they set off for Greece & Italy!

Really no meds???

So I had a wonderful weekend down in Laguna Beach for Carrie's Wedding but now I am stuck with a killer cold! I have decided flying while pregnant is not a good idea....recycled air always gets me and not being able to take medicine really sucks! My fever has finally gone away but my head is still about to explode..will spare you the details. Needless to say I am under the weather, stuck at home and getting really bored. I would much rather be at work right now than adding to my collection of kleenex. Ugh!

Anyway, I am working on uploading some pics from the wedding to share. The bride was gorgeous, the weather was phenomenal and the groom is an incredible man. Such a perfect day and I am so happy for them.

Pics coming soon....