Oh what a difference a few years make...

I found these pictures on my moms computer and thought how funny it was to see the difference between my bridal shower and baby shower...(i promise I'll update later today with some belly shots and my shower.)

Family Baby Shower!

This past weekend my mom threw a baby shower for me at my parents house. It was so beautiful! She didn't miss a detail, everything was perfect and I couldn't have been more excited to celebrate with our families. We ate (a lot!), played games (everyone guessed I was a LOT larger than I was when we played the "measure my belly game"...meanies...he he he), and Turtle was showered with gifts! All my family and my parents friends that have watched me grow up throughout the years were there and Christian's family and family friends were there too! Turtle is one blessed little girl...the love and support we received was magical. Thank you all for making this day so magnificent for the two of us!

Here are some pictures of the event.

My mom and Leanor made the center pieces...adorable.

some of the snacks... My mom and Leanor crocheted these little favors!

The cup cake tower!
Close up of the cupcakes Leanor made! she is amazing! I will be bring dessert to every party from now on! (but I will be ordering them from her! lol)
Me and the grandmas!
My contribution! Hand painted chocolates! I was pretty proud of myself!

(choc covered pretzels!)
More little chocolates...

Christian can't wait to use this!
Me and Cousin Nat
Me and my mommy
Michelle, Me, and Mom

New diet, new me!

I just wanted to update from my last post. I have changed around some of my food choices and walla, no more sickness. Basically I have learned the hard way that meat, chicken, fish, or anything heavy is out for the next few weeks. Not really sure why these food effect me so badly but for whatever reason if I eat them after 2 pm I am done for.

Anyway, I just wanted to take a moment and let all know, I am "A okay"

It has been a busy week, Ill update Monday with the happenings of this weekend....off to bed, I'm pooped!

Not feeling so good...

well I must say these last few days have been different than normal for me. On Thurs. night I started feeling morning sickness again (or something like it). I was unable to eat what I wanted and actually wasn't able to keep my dinner down. I spent all of Friday resting and trying to get my energy level back. By Friday night I was feeling a little better but still a little weak. Luckily, Sat came and I felt 100%. Yes! I thought it was an isolated event but here we are Sunday and I feel like crap!
I have read over and over again that with each week your organs have less and less room since the baby is growing so much which causes heartburn, indigestion, and shortness of breath (among other things). I don't thing what I am feeling is any of the above really which scares me a little because it is not time for her yet. Am I just being paranoid? is this normal?
I would say what I am feeling is really light headed, dizzy, full of gas, and like I could throw up at any moment! (sorry too much info). I really hope this doesn't continue or that at minimum it is nothing to worry about and just part of the final weeks of pregnancy. My plan is just to lay low again tonight and call the doctor in the morning...better safe than sorry. I have really been watching or checking her movement and she is moving well over 10 times per hour (she moves like 10 times per 20 minutes!). I would call sooner but I just had a doctors appointment on Thurs and everything was good. Weight, growth, blood pressure, etc all right where it needed to be....thoughts?

....I'm back. So I am not sure what is going on. I just ate a little something and I am feeling better. I made myself some mashed potatoes (my mom used to make them for me when I was sick, they really work wonders....lots of butter and salt and ummmm). After the potatoes I sat in bed and I am okay now. I want more potatoes but I am afraid to over due it, so I think I will be having mashed potatoes for lunch! My sickness almost comes in waves. I didn't make it on our walk today but I am still walking a lot which I think helps. Hopefully I will be able to sleep okay and get some of my energy up so tomorrow goes well. Anyway, just wanted to update everyone...I guess I have successfully hit the part of pregnancy where you are uncomfortable which is okay as long as she is healthy.

Cant wait to hit the links...

Lately I have been really wanting to GOLF! Yup, you read that right, golf. Christian is still golfing a lot every week. I would say on average at least 3 rounds a week plus some driving range visits too (especially when I am napping, he disappears!). Anyway, I haven't had too much to say about it since I know he is trying to get in as much golf time before Turtle arrives. He has mentioned that all he is going to want to do when she is here is hang with her....we'll see...I can't imagine golf being thrown out the window. Right now he is golfing a lot solo but he started golfing with a friend of mine from work and her boyfriend a month back. I would say all of us (excluding Christian) started playing or trying to play golf at the same time and before I stopped playing had similar handicaps. Well, not anymore! From what Christian says, Jen (which is a riot) will murder me on the course! so I have a lot of practicing to do. With these temps almost reaching 100 degrees I must say a cold corona and some golf sounds perfect! It also appears that since I have been on my 1 year hiatus from golf, all of my girl friends have really picked up golf too! This might seriously impact our girl trips to Palm Springs..lol. Well, only a few weeks left and I will be able to swing a club again (or at least try without running into my belly!).

Here are updated pictures almost 31 weeks! (I must say I look huge!).

me and my sexy pants! lol

Heat Wave....

Well I must say I have found myself praying for June gloom! 100 degree weather and carrying around a 20lb bowling ball is your stomach is not fun!
I have successfully raided my entire closet for clothes that cling just enough to not resemble a mumu, but also that have enough room to allow my skin to breathe! I have never been a small girl but my new found roundness is really starting to take a toll. I'm pretty sure I walk around at least 5 degrees warmer than everyone else. At least I have told myself that I do. lol

I must say a little bit of rain etc. will be more than welcome.

Grandpa George turns 90!

This past weekend Christian and I spent Saturday with Christians immediate family for his grandfathers 90th birthday. With all our families growing, I look forward to the next family picture. One of my sister in laws is pregnant also and will be delivering 4 months after me!
Anyway, growing up I never had a grandfather. Both my grandfathers past away when my parents were young so to have George in my life is something I am so grateful for. He is just amazing and is such an inspiration. Turtle will be his 11th great grandchild! She is going to be one lucky girl. She will be surrounded by both her grandfathers, her grandmothers, and her GREAT grandfather.
The time we have been able to enjoy with George is priceless. For the last several years we have been able to join the entire family at the Redwoods (northern California). We normally spend about 4 days out there and camp (I only made it in a tent 1 year...and that is not going to happen again!). We rent motor homes and enjoy the wilderness. I really love going each year, Grandpa George actually goes for like 3 months! It is so nice and peaceful up there so I don't blame him. This year however, Christan and I are not sure if we will be able to make it. We normally go in August and I think going camping with a 1 month old is a little to brave, even for me! If we decide not to go I sure will miss that special time we get to spend with George. But I know we'll be lucky enough to spend next year there, and all of this year enjoying all the jam George makes while he is up there. Can you say homemade blackberry jam. ummmm
Here are pictures of our clan...

Grandpa George and his cake!

The kids...make room guys, 2 more on their way! :)
The Ladies...Turtle will make it 7 girls to the 7 boys! Ha haa
The Gents
The entire family and Aunt Nancy!