Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving at Mom and Dad's with Dad's side of the family (read almost 20 people and that was with a few absent). It was so much fun! Fried turkey, lots of dressings, casseroles and desserts (how much fudge did I eat? we're not going to talk about it!)

Needless to say, I gained more than baby weight over the weekend and in places other than my belly. But diets are for some time in March...

 chit-chatting - it's what we do:)

 Blaize meeting the family

 we took this one and I complained he smelled like beer. we had to retake it and he held his breath before kneeling back down. my baby brother the gentleman! and he's single! haha

sisters. they act like they annoy each other, and then they all pile up for a group picture

 

 Bill and Dad

 Louis, Bill and Dad

TURKEY!!

Hope you all had a great holiday!

What I'm Most Thankful For

We spent Thanksgiving with my family this year (a post with pictures to come later) and also celebrated my mom's birthday.

She's really gone above and beyond her mom and maw maw duties for Bill and I. I can't tell you how many times she's driven to stay with us and clean house and cook us dinner (or stock our freezer with days worth of dinner!).

She's brought me shopping, ran errands and accompanied me to many doctor's appointments.

Long story short, for her birthday we needed to do something special. So I booked a 4-D ultrasound, even though I was not wanting one (I was a little afraid of what I might see! LOL). But it was sooo worth it.

Here are a few shots of my best gift ever:

 No more photographs, please....



Top 2 Tuesday

Top 2 Things on Your Christmas Wishlist

1. Valentino 360 Denim Hobo

I've been 'saving' for this for a while now.

The baby and need for clothes that fit my expanding belly have made that a slooow process.

But a girl can dream

2. Some time at the spa.

Facial, massage, pedicure...I want it all!

So neither of these is likely to happen, but it's a nice relaxing thought:)

Christmas Photo Sneak Peak

About a week and a half ago my great friend Andee met us to take a few shots to use on our Christmas card. They came out so cute! Here are a couple that won't be on the card.

Top 2 Tuesday

Top 2 Favorite Jobs

I really haven't had a LOT of different jobs, but some have definitely been better than others. The tanning bed was the easiest, Student Government in college had the most perks, but my favorites are...

1. Facilitator/Department Head

Which is how I spend a minimum of 50% of each day. It's really challenging, sometimes frustrating, but it keeps me busy and I never get bored. The other 50% is spent co-teaching, which I really liked at first, but...well, I'm way too much of a control freak. Co-teaching takes compromise and I don't want to compromise on my teaching style. Especially when I'm right, LOL.

2. Levi's Store Sales Associate (may it RIP)

I actually had this job twice - in highschool and briefly again in college. In highschool, when Kathleen took over, it was the BEST. That's when the whole "crew" worked there. If you've ever seen the movie Empire Records, it was kind of like that (without the live music and the brownies, LOL)

So, this week I'm also obsessed with getting things ready for Christmas. I don't even want to talk about how much I've spent on ornaments and other tree-related items! Hopefully I can get that done by the time the weekend is over.

Midweek Rant

1. Why do people tell you to get out and vote no matter who you vote for? I'll be honest, if you don't agree with me I'd rather you stay home.

2. Headline E online put on Twitter "Charlie Sheen and his Wife Divorcing". Really? This is news? Is this even surprising???

3. I hate the new name of the blog. It must be changed. To what, I have no clue.

4. My belly is now too big for me to do lunges properly. I'm now stuck doing the modified 'lazy' version:(

Upside:

1. This cold weather. Oh, how I wish it would stay!

2. Baby girl is sooo active! And she sleeps when I lie down to sleep:) Or, at least she doesn't kick so hard it wakes me up.

3. Paint lady is coming to do the consultation this weekend!! Getting nursery and guest bath done next week (God willing).

4. Bill. Just because:)

Okay, so that is only one positive for each negative, but that's a start for a tired, stressed pregnant lady!!

Top 2 Tuesday

Top 2 Favorite Gifts

Such a no-brainer!

2. My car

Was a surprise anniversary present. Bill even special ordered the hot-pink thread.

1. The Munchkin

Technically, she's not here yet. But what could be better than the greatest gift from the greatest person?? (and that would be God)

Have a great week!