B I G News

There will be a lot more of these around our house soon:

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The Highlights:

How far along: 16 weeks 5 days

How big is baby: just over 3 ounces as reported at our last ultrasound 

Weight Gain/Loss: Down 3 lbs. as of today.

Maternity clothes: A few here and there.

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Not great, the multiple trips to tinkle cut into it.

Best Moment of the Week: hitting 16 weeks and knowing the most stressful week of the year is over.

Movement: None yet, but I'm so anxious to feel baby Ivy.

Symptoms: Getting a little energy back, exhausted after a day at work, slowly growing belly.

Food Cravings: None really, although chips & salsa have been really good lately. 

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

Labor Signs: None.

What I am Looking Forward too: Experiencing pregnancy and then getting to meet our little one. 

Daddy: Has been fantastic support!  He's my crying shoulder when I'm dealing with pregnancy hormones, has dinner cooking when I get home, and makes sure I'm eating a lot- which I am- just haven't gained weight yet.  I can't wait to see him with our little peanut!

Also, Happy 2nd Anniversary to my amazing Hubby!  I can't wait to see what the future holds for us!

So ready...

I'm so ready for fall!  I've been looking at freezer meals recently and thinking how yummy a warm casserole or a pot of chili sounds.  Fall is by far my favorite season, even though my hubby is really busy.  Lots to look forward to:
August 21- our 2nd Anniversary- can't believe it's been almost 2 years already
August 30- my dear Hubby's birthday
August 31- Miss Mady's 3rd birthday- how can she be 3 already?!?!
September 2- My birthday :) & Noah's 3rd Birthday
September 3- Labor Day= a day off of work to sit and relax
October 17- Neil & Jennie's birthdays

After fall we have LOTS of exciting things happening- a blog post to follow :)  So excited about things happening and looking forward to the fall and the holiday season!!

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I have to vent a little, which seems to be happening more and more lately.

Can people (Family) no longer be happy for someone that is trying to make their life better?  I've run into this lately and it really drives me crazy.  It happened again last night and I was almost in tears I was so mad about it!  Just show someone some respect when they are trying to make their lives better, don't constantly put down someone's ideas because they aren't what you want.  I'm pretty much over the people that were rude last night and honestly don't care anymore.  They are lazy and do nothing and help no one, want nothing to do with anyone, and just piss me off more and more everytime I have to listen to them.

Grow up and Respect people and be positive!

20 Days

until.....
I'm on my way to

 DISNEY! 

So excited!

Runs for Cookies: What's next?

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Runs for Cookies: What's next?: Well, marathon training is quickly coming to a close. Can you believe it?! Jessica and I have been training for nearly 17 weeks for ONE rac...

After a 2 am wake up call

Each time the fire pager goes off and my hubby gets quickly out of bed I say I love you and be careful but in reality I say the following:

AGAIN
The pager makes it's beeping noise,
The scanner comes to life.
You see excitement on his face
As he goes off to fight.

No matter what you're doing
Or whatever the current plan,
All you can say is "Later Hon"
As he gets those keys in hand.

You say a little prayer
That God will keep him safe,
That with all the pride and bravery
No one will make a mistake.

You know those men are Brothers
And fiercely will protect
The lives of each other and others--
They will truly give their best!

You and your "man's best friend"
Are both loyal and true.
You keep each other company
Waiting for him to return to you.

And when that front door opens
With "Honey I'm home" again,
You thank the Lord he's back OK,
Your brave and strong Fireman.

Submitted by:
Sherer, Donna, BCARE

I know that him getting home means I can sleep a deep sleep again and not worry about if he is okay.  Although he's an engineer and running the pump you never know if or when he will need to go in a buring home or building.  I grew up in a house of volunteer firefighters and continue to live with one today.  It's always in the back of my mind when the pager goes off I just hope he comes home.

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Not to much going on with us.  I've been trying to Launch my Norwex Business which hasn't been hugely successful, but I love the products so I"ll continue to work at it. Contact me if you would like to try some products or host a show :)

Sunday we took a trip to Starved Rock State Park and hiked and had fun!

We are still working on the spare room.  We haven't gotten much done lately because we've both been really busy on the weekends, eventually it will get done.

Something to pass the time

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments. What do you pick?

Produce: spinach

Bakery: Crusty French bread

Meat: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Frozen Foods: mixed veggies

Dairy: 1 gallon of 2% milk

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, what's in your bag?

3 articles-sun dress and 2 pairs of undies.

If I was to listen in on your conversations throughout the day, what 5 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

• "uh huh"
• "yea he's not really smart"
• "Kuba, lay down"
• "How can I help you?"
• "It's 5 o'clock!"

What three things do you find yourself doing every single day? What things would put you in a bad mood if you didn’t get to do them?

Every day I don't want to get up to go to work.  I turn on my kindle and check the news/weather/facebook.Check job postings.

 

If you had a three hour block where no one was around, what 5 things might we find you doing?

1. Cleaning 
2. Watching trashy TV
3. Reading
4. Running 
5. Sleeping

You are headed to the zoo, but it looks like it might start raining. What three exhibits do you rush to see first?

I love to see the lion and tigers, and giraffes.

 

What four (live) television shows do you wish would gift you free tickets?

1. The Price is right
2. The Voice
3. Let's Make a deal
4. ?? 

If someone offered to buy you a triple dipper ice cream cone, what three flavors would you choose?

I’d pick mint chocolate chip, chocolate chip cookie dough, and vanilla

Imagine you lost your purse at a retail store. When you go to pick it up, the cashier asks you to name five things that are inside it to prove it is yours. What do you say?

1. Zebra print wallet
2. Old Navy gift card
3. 3 tubes of carmex 
4. Kindle fire with pink cover
5. set of keys with County Market Tag

Imagine you are at a job fair. You’re asked what careers you would like to pursue. Assuming you had the talents for said careers, how would you respond? (List four.)

1. Teacher
2. HR Rep
3. Stay at home mom 
4. Business owner of sewing boutique

If you could speak with your 16 year old self, what four things would you say?

1. Running is a great work out- deal with the pain!

2.  Fast food is horrible for you!

3.  Enjoy your time when you don't have to work all day every day

4.  Friends come and go but those who stick around are the real thing.