Friday Favorite: nap time!

The only thing more precious than a sleeping baby is a sleeping toddler. I love nap time.
this is when I get to nap myself, work, think (or not think, you know whatever) and enjoy a little peace and whine-free quiet!

Most of all I love how much happier we ALL are after getting in a mid-day snooze.

After Rylee's early awakening from her nap yesterday (and the terror it caused for the remainder of the day) I am refraining from taking a more recent sleeping picture and am resorting to a few not so recent phone pics.

Headboard

We've been talking about getting a headboard well, since we got a bed. We looked here and there a few times but nothing too seriously. at least from me. Michael had other plans.

Over the past year or so he decided he wanted to make his own. Then after a random Home Depot trip he came home with a big pile of wood. Its 100% his design! With a bit of help from a friend and his tools we have a completed project. (I seriously helped cut a couple pieces of vinyl and assisted wall placement and that's it) It only took him a few afternoons and we've loved having it up!

nicely done Michael!

Friday Favorite: Camera Phones

I LOVE having a camera on my phone. Its the one requirement I have in that department (aside from being able to make phone calls). I love having the ability to capture moments I'd otherwise miss out because I don't have our actual camera on me all the time.

Its so easy to share photos with family and friends.

Here's several from the last 14 or so months:

just being cute. one of my favorite outfits she wore.

she used to fall asleep with her hands covering her eyes. yes, we were at the pool.
rolling up in a blanket


swinging:

her BYU bow - go cougars!

"help"

2010 Halloween outfit

First time down the slide: possibly a top 10 favorite picture of all time.

First time tasting ketchup Forward facing (only when we visit grandma - as she's still rear facing at home)

testing out the camp chair

baby skinny jeans

using Dad's hat to block the sun in the car

trying on Daddy's boots

mmmm french fries

so tired. (the morning after we got back from Utah- she slept A LOT that week)playing at the park

at the park w cousin Chase
putting her shoes on her doll

giving doll kisses

Friday Favorite: a little perspective

Given my current condition it would be a lot easier to list my irritations, annoyances, and complaints - I'm trying to be positive, believe me. Some days are more difficult than others. This little cutie would certainly be on both the pro's and con's list for the week.

I recently had what I now refer to as the worst day of both pregnancies. Just as I was thinking the nasuea was gone - it came back with a vengence. One day in particular this week I couldn't keep a single meal (or snack) down. My shadow quickly followed me to the bathroom after each attempt to eat, waited paitently outside in confusion as to why her Mother was hugging the toilet. When the coast was clear she'd join me offering hugs, kisses, and extra cuddles -vomit breath and all.

My sweet Rylee kept me from throwing side jabs at myself. It was helpful for a few moments to remember WHY. I mean really? who couldn't love that face:

and

Dear Baby #2,

Please stop hating me.

Love,

Momma

Rise and Shout

. . . . . the cougars were in Texas!

Michael was able to snag a ticket to the BYU vs UT game last weekend.

His excitement was threefold:
*see a BYU game
*see a game at the stadium in Austin (apparently its humongous and amazing)
*See a UT game (though I'm certain his loyalty will always lie with his alma mater)


He was in Heaven! (you know, until the 4th quarter when the cougars were losing)

Football (HS/college/NFL) brings out Texas-Pride at its finest.

These really are pictures from our very own camera. . . . . apparently you need a bit more estrogen to get a photo with a known subject in the frame (aside from Cosmo) :) he was there, I promise.

Friday Favorite: Ultrasounds

We actually had our 'big' ultrasound right after I got back to Texas. Whoever's idea it was to have a 'weight-check' immediately after a two and a half week vacation is CRAZY! Though, apparently I didn't eat enough Taco Amigo french fries, or sweet pork salad's as it was a fairly 'normal' gain - especially considering it was the first in this pregnancy I'd had any sort of appetite.

Ultrasounds seriously amaze me! Its so cool all you can see through that little machine. . . . 4 chamber heart, no cleft palate, no signs of down-syndrome, working kindey's, blood/oxygen flow to/from baby, 10 fingers, 10 toes, ear placement etc. amazing! If I could have an ultrasound everyday I just might enjoy being pregnant. . . . maybe. At least I can look at the pictures or watch the video any time I feel the need.

This little one was cooperative with our choice and kept his/her legs nice and closed as to not produce any baby-porn. . . . . . the gender shall remain a mystery for a few more months. We will however share a few photos of my uterus for you:

I love watching the baby move around. The tech had a hard(er) time getting a good look of the baby's hands/fingers since they were tightly clenched fists. First the elbow was resting on the knee, then both hands were covering its eyes (like Rylee used to do when she was tired) then under its chin (think Grandma Botsford). . . . . baby wiggled and squirmed and then out of no where fell right asleep. Rylee kept looking at the screen and waving saying "Hi-ya B" (hi baby). Seeing her become a big sister may be what I'm currently most excited about.

Pregnancy wise I'm feeling better - though I still get occational bouts of nausea or dizziness/headaches, and still tire fairly easy. The baby has unfortunately found my sciatic nerve, but luckily hasn't set up camp there quite like Rylee did . . . . . or maybe I just haven't given enough time. I'm starting to feel more movement which is always fun, and I'm over half way - YaHoo!

Labor Day

We spent Labor day morning at the pool. I'm a little sad it was the last weekday our pool is open this season :( At least we've got a couple weekends to swim before it closes til next year. We've gone to the pool about twice a week all summer and we've loved it. Rylee officially climbed out of the side of the pool 100% on her own the other day! seriously. I didn't touch her. I was really excited!

Then we spent the afternoon laboring. . . . Michael had a list of things to do around the house, my favorite of which is now when I turn the light-switch to the closet the light actually comes on. YAY!! (this needed more than just a new lightbulb :) )

We finished off the holiday by going to a baseball game. Rylee did pretty good, the Missions won (like 13-3) most of the runs were scored in the last half and even a couple home runs. Not that we really keep up on the team but it's playoff time . . . . maybe we'll go again since its cooled down . . . and by cooled down I mean not 100 degrees.