Friday, March 30, 2012

Baby Trip #5

Little baby b got to ride in a limo for the first time!!! Yep, took the baby in a party limo to Napa to go wine tasting! :) Obviously, I didn't do any tastings but went along because it was one of our friends birthdays. Actually, to be very honest, I quite enjoyed myself.  Plus it was a BEAUTIFUL day.  All four wineries we went to I had never been to before so it was fun seeing the different wineries.

We went to:
Folie à Deux-they make the Ménage à Trois that you see in most stores
Beringer-very beautiful grounds
Andretti-the famous racing family
Jessup Cellars-don't remember any fun facts about this one but apparently they had a red that was amazing

Besides enjoying the time with friends my favorite part was finding a whole in the wall deli in St. Helena. I had thee best veggie sandwich there ever! Kyle even said it was amazing...he also said it wouldn't have been as good if it had meat on it... Coming from him, how crazy is that?!? I will be going back there again, for sure!

Here are a few pics from little baby b's limo ride to napa!

outside Andretti Winery

Our Limo!  :)

The group of us at Jessup Cellars.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Nursery Inspiration

I have been collecting all sorts of ideas for little baby b's nursery. I have mostly just done online looking at other people's nurseries, blogs, and at store websites. I've got it all in my head of how I want it but now I need to actually put those ideas into action. Part of the problem before was the major lack of energy on my part but now that I'm feeling much better...I AM READY!!!!!

When I used to think about a baby nursery I didn't want it to scream baby at all. For example, no super pastel baby colors all over. I also didn't want to have a weird theme like jungle animals or butterflies, etc. After finding out we were expecting and not knowing yet she is a girl I knew I wanted to do a very neutral color and then a pop of color depending on the sex. So...since little baby b is a girl I'm doing white, gray, and light pink. No theme, just shabby chic adorable-ness! I can't wait to get all my ideas into that little nursery.

Right now the room is painted green because the owners had a baby boy in the room and of course Kyle thinks there is nothing wrong with green for our little baby girl's room...what is wrong with him?!?! So getting it painted is the top priority now but who knows when it will actually get done. :)

Here are some inspiration pics!

So simple but so chic!  I am in love with this crib but in white...will probably be buying it in the next few weeks.  I love the long pink curtains, chandelier, pink oversized bows, white glider, etc.
found here

I just like this for the colors...very fun also a cute idea for a daybed in a nursery, too.
found here

I really like the softness of the light pink and gray and, of course, the canopy crib
found here

I mostly just like this one for the canopy over the changing table.
found here


Last but certainly not least...my favorite for what I really want to do in little baby b's nursery is this lovely girl nursery.  I am absolutely in love with the stripes...however, don't know if I'll go to the trouble of doing them in this house since we will most likely be moving within the year.  I am looking for fabric now to make a similar crib skirt and curtains.  Ahhh...I love it!  :)
found here





Monday, March 26, 2012

22 weeks!



How far along?  22 weeks
Total weight gain:  +5ish pounds! 
Maternity clothes? A couple maternity shirts but old clothes are still fitting, although, definitely feeling smaller
Sleep:  sleep is great
Stretch marks?  No
Miss anything?  Sleeping through the night and sitting down comfortably…I know, it’s only going to get worse. 
Movement:  she’s our little soccer player
Food Cravings: fruit, sweets, and peanut butter and Grandma’s Jelly sandwiches and/or toast
Anything making you sick or queasy:  meat!  Yuck!
Gender:  GIRL
Labor signs:  no way
Symptoms: still getting sick in the morning occasionally, indigestion, sneezing, headaches
Belly Button in or out?  in
Wedding rings on or off?  on
Mood: so so happy!
Excitement this week:  taught myself how to crochet a little baby hat…pictures to come
Looking forward to:  start working on her nursery

Monday, March 19, 2012

Grocery store buys!

So, if you haven't noticed....I've craved fruit ALL THE TIME.  Basically the pictures below are proof.  :)

my fruit line-up

smoothie I made with all the yummy fruit I bought

Sunday, March 18, 2012

21 Weeks!


How far along?  21 weeks
Total weight gain:  +5 pounds! 
Maternity clothes? A couple maternity shirts but old clothes are still fitting, although, definitely feeling smaller
Sleep:  not sleeping as much and not sleeping quite as well
Stretch marks?  No
Miss anything?  Sleeping through the night and sitting down comfortably…I know, it’s only going to get worse. 
Movement:  KICKING LIKE CRAZY!
Food Cravings: fruit, fruit, and more fruit and also sweets
Anything making you sick or queasy:  meat cooking
Gender:  GIRL
Labor signs:  no way
Symptoms:  still nauseous occasionally, indigestion, sneezing, headaches, bloody nose
Belly Button in or out?  in
Wedding rings on or off?  on
Mood: happy!!
Excitement this week:  Feeling her kick and seeing it on the ultrasound at the same time!  The tech was getting annoyed trying to take pictures of her because she wouldn’t stop moving.  J
Looking forward to:  start working on her nursery

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

20 weeks



How far along?  20 weeks
Total weight gain:  +5 pounds! 
Maternity clothes? 1 shirt but old clothes are still fitting
Sleep:  not sleeping as much and not sleeping quite as well
Stretch marks?  No
Miss anything?  Sleeping through the night
Movement:  definitely starting to feel her kicking
Food Cravings: fruit, fruit, and more fruit
Anything making you sick or queasy:  meat cooking
Gender:  GIRL
Labor signs:  no way
Symptoms:  still nauseous occasionally, indigestion, sneezing…I sneeze ALL THE TIME!, headaches
Belly Button in or out?  in
Wedding rings on or off?  on
Mood: happy!!
Excitement this week:  Feeling her kicking like crazy!  Crazy feeling, for sure!
Looking forward to:  the ultrasound next week to get to see her again!

Friday, March 9, 2012

19 weeks





How far along?  19 weeks
Total weight gain:  it’s got to be going up after eating my favorite food here back home!
Maternity clothes? No but loving leggings...starting to feel a bit more snug in my regular clothes
Sleep:  not sleeping as much and not sleeping quite as well
Stretch marks?  No…but using tons of stretch mark cream!
Miss anything?  Not having to pee 4+ times during the night
Movement:  definitely starting to feel her kick
Food Cravings: Noodles & Co Mac & Cheese, fruit, Runza, Amigos, Valentinos
Anything making you sick or queasy:  meat cooking
Gender:  GIRL
Labor signs:  heck no
Symptoms:  still nauseous a lot, eating better but not great, occasional headaches, getting back some energy
Belly Button in or out?  in
Wedding rings on or off?  on
Mood: happy I’ve started feeling her move
Excitement this week:  staying an extra 6 days in NE
Looking forward to:  20 week ultrasound to see her again

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Cravings!

Welp...I finally got a few of the foods I can't have here in California that I crave from back in Nebraska!

RUNZA...ahhhhh

Amigos....don't I just look happy?

JIMMY JOHNS!!!  Oh boy do I love their sandwiches!  And don't forget their jalepeno chips!