Strolling Along

Yesterday we received an Expedition ELX jogging stroller system as a gift from our parents and younger sister, well actually Bright Eye's parents and sister but they are mine too. We had our eye on this stroller for quite some time and are truly thrilled to finally have it. My husband assembled it, of course. He is the Engineer so he should be able to. He actually pulled out the instructions and said " Those are for housewives" and promptly tossed them aside..... only to pick them up again later. It reminded me of how we have an instruction book for our lives, the Bible, handy at all times , and we are blessed to still have that freedom, yet like my husband did with the stroller instructions we tend to toss it aside. We may say "Those instructions don't pertain to modern day Christians" or "Who has time for instructions!". And also just as my husband had to pick up the instructions when he got lost, we as Christians can sometimes fall into a slump and only pick up our Bible when life gets confusing. I know this was suppose to be a stroller post but I needed to share what was on my mind, Bright Eyes and I had been in that slump, but thanks to the Lord and a supportive Pastor and his wife we are making a daily effort to get into our Bible privately and as a family. And trust me it is easier to read the instructions before you get lost and have to backtrack and repair damage that you have done. Proverbs 23:12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. So I was gifted a stroller and was also gifted a reminder of how we should always follow sound instruction from the Word of God. Yes,yesterday was a most lovely and blessed day.

                                         Nope!! I don't need these!

             My husband always being a dope for the camera!

Demonstrating the wrist runaway strap, He also demonstrated how you could trip fall and pull the   stroller down with you..... My husband the Engineer! It was quite comical cause he was screaming, Oh dear! My baby my baby! Are you ok baby!

Here is our practice baby, I have had this monkey since I was around 3, Bright Eye's grabbed it and squished it into the seat, twisting it by it's head a few times and then plucking it out by the head to check the straps underneath..... Poor BOBO that's the monkey's name.... Much practice is needed .

And with his Price is Right wave he displays his accomplishment!

Remington gets the job of reading the housewife instructions for the car seat.

                             This is Remy's don't let him stuff me in that basket look!
                                                                 Yes Bright Eyes did try!

                                        All finished and ready!

28 Weeks and A Photogenic Dog



Reminton Ran over and sat looking at the camera ... just 5 seconds before the timer went off.
He refuses to be ignored in this post.

How far along ? 28 weeks

Total weight gain? I was 124 when I got pregnant now I am at 130.

Maternity Clothes? No not really stretchy materials for my skirts and tops are still working.... for now  but probably not long.

Stretch Marks? Nope, none at this point.

Sleep? Not bad, I am sleeping much better than the last update post. Except I get nauseated when my husband rocks in his sleep. He rocks back and forth while sleeping and it is like being on a boat!

Best moment this week? When Bright Eye's and Gage played tag, Bright Eye's taps on my stomach and Gage tapped back in the same place.

Miss Anything? Being away from family during this time.

Movement? I think he will take up kickboxing one day.... pow pow pow on one side then at the same time on the other side kick kick kick..... so yes he is very active!

Food Cravings? Watermelon and Cucumbers

Anything make you queasy or sick? No , just when my husband rocks in his sleep and moves the bed.

Gender? All boy , we have many pics of how he is 100% boy.... I was going to frame his ultrasounds but so many of them are indecent! Ha ha... So I picked out a few of his cranium shots and filed the others.

Symptoms? Swollen taste buds....they drive me nuts but my dentist said to keep with my regiment of flossing and brushing twice a day and using mouthwash often during the day.

Belly Button In or Out? Flat it has converted to a flat button.

Wedding Rings On or Off? On and still very loose.... I find them in the dryer sometimes when I take out the clothes, they must fall off when I am grabbing the clothes.

Happy or Moody? My husband says moody for the most part.... sadly I believe him and have no excuse.

Looking Forward To? Adding more things to the nursery.... slowly but surely we will get all we need.

Prayer is for the little things too!

I recently had been stressing out about not having anything for the baby, not having anything in the babies room, and not even starting to get ready. I am due in June and was wondering how it is all going to come together. I got to the point where I just couldn't sleep I was thinking about it so much. Then I realized that I was trying to make all things happen through my own power. I hadn't been praying for help. No more than a week after I started asking the Lord for what I needed, He provided. A sweet, selfless and loving lady named Diane sent me a care package. And when I say care package I mean CARE! Because she put a lot of thought, a lot of love and a lot of care into the gift. What caught me off guard was the fact that I had only met this sweet lady once, and it was a quick hello and congratulations during our husbands Basic Training graduation. Granted I have talked to her a few times via facebook message , we still have touched base less than 10 times! Diane saw a need she understood the feelings of being in a new town away from family and she understood that I would be feeling even more alone without any friends to share my pregnancy with. She set out to make me feel loved and thought of and prayed for, and she accomplished that. I received Diane's gift a few days ago and it was like having my own tiny baby shower. Diane filled a very loveley and awesome baby bag with things such as wipes, breast milk storage bags, onesies,a pacifier clip and holder, a bottle insulator,a disposable scented diaper baggy dispenser with extra baggies, and a super soft blanket lined with satin. These gifts could not have come at a better time, I know that my prayer was answered , and I thank the Lord for Diane's sweet spirit and will be thankful to her for the love she has shown me and my family. And one day I pray I can be a blessing to another just as Diane has been to me. Oh and today's sunday school message was about praying for the little things! If we ask not we receive not!

I had a doctors appointment so I had to wait to open the bag till after!

I wanted to get home so badly to open it!! Like a kid in a candy store .

Here are all the gifts I pulled out.

Close ups of some of the nifty things Diane sent.

                                    This is pretty much all we havein the nursery right now.
                    Everything on the shelf is from Diane and the bouncer is from my Sister.

25 Weeks A Yawn and A Bubble

                            I dressed him in Eggplantish purple!

How far along? 25 Weeks
Total weight gain: 7 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Old Navy fold over skirts, leggings with loose knee length skirts and stretchy tee's and tanks
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Not sleeping so great, I get neckache's often and wake up at 1:30 am and pretty much toss and turn till 4 am when Bright Eyes wakes up to head off to work.
Best moment this week: Last week since this post is late. Confirmation that we are having a boy, and seeing him yawn during the ultrasound. Bright Eyes said he yawned and a bubble floated out.... so perhaps it was a burp! Plus seeing Bright Eyes reaction to the ultrasound.
Miss Anything? Sunshine!! We moved to Washington State and I miss the sun.... but that is not the baby's fault.
Movement: Lots of it! In Church he goes crazy during the Hymns and the Choir specials. And at night right before bed.
Food cravings: Hot and Spicy foods , Hot Cheetos, and Citrus fruits....... but hot and spicy doesn't help my heartburn.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No not that I can think of.
Gender: Boy Boy Boy..... we got pictures to prove it!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn, some side pain when walking fast but that is about it.
Belly Button in or out? Almost Gone! It gets shallower and shallower daily. Bright Eyes thinks it is funny.
Wedding rings on or off? On and not tight at all.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time , but also a little stressed with the new area and move
Looking forward to: Decorating the Nursery, I am starting a little late. I honestly have nothing for this baby and he is coming so fast

Bright Eyes has another love named Eureka

My husband has wanted a really good vacuum since we moved in. He wanted a Dyson and we do have the funds but I don't want to spend them all because we have other things ( baby things) that we will probably have to buy. So we bought a comparable product to the Dyson. The Eureka Airspeed bagless vacuum for $96.00 normally $120 or so. People who have owned Dyson have said it is the next best thing. So we have it now and it has amazing suction, Bright Eyes loves it so far and has vacuumed the whole house. Here are some pics of my husband playing with his new toy and also the dog , just because I want to throw him in there too.

TADA! New Vac

One happy dude... I have never seen anyone this thrilled whilst choring.

 Dancing with Eureka... not really but in this pic it looks like he is.

There is a cute little guy.

Nerf ball, Walmart had them on sale for one dollar, we bought five.

I love this pup, I just hope he is happy in the new home.

                                           

Interior Design May Be Your Niche Honey

My husband and I have just moved into a Town home in Washington State. This last week or so we have been awaiting furniture deliveries and scoping out sales for home accents. So far our best looking room is the living room, my next project is getting the Nursery started, but right now the Nursery has a bunch of Jeff's gear in there. Here are some pics of what we have so far, and honestly I did a little of the decorating but my husband did most of the decorating and choosing. I told him he might want to reconsider his career field instead of Engineer he may want to go the Interior Designer route, to which he responded " I have always liked decorating things , but I wouldn't fit in with the other "male" designers". Those of you who know Jeff probably know he did not put it so nicely , but I only altered one word, hence the air quotes.

Living room furniture

Vases and reeds

Jeff picked out the vases and centerpieces

View from the front door.

Very plain kitchen... havent decorated yet.

Jeff picked out a cool potterylike cookie jar

Purple Bathroom

Remy with his deflated football.

Baby's room our room is across.

Our front door and backyard gate is on the left.

View from the kitchen into the bedroom area.

The home is a minty green but it looks grey here,

and a tiny garage .

Love's Choice

Crochet Hearts by: Allsocute@Etsy.com

I have the ultimate love the love of my Savior Jesus Christ, His love for me is a story if true love. But not only do I have His love I also have the love of my husband. My kind, caring and sweet husband. My husband loves the Lord and in doing so he loves me as the Bible intended a man to love his wife. He puts aside all things selfish , his heart desires to provide for his wife regardless of his workload. He loves even when he is exhausted and hard to make the effort. He overlooks my many faults and always finds the good in me. Bright Eyes says " Love is a Choice", I cannot express how happy I am that he chose me to express that love to. I Love this man, I lie sleepless in bed some nights , wondering how I became so blessed, and thanking the Lord for what I have been gifted with. My Bright Eyes , my Love, my Valentine, my Best Friend, my Husband. I am proud to call you mine, and I pray that I will never know another earthly love like this one, because I want this one to last as long as the Lord allows me to live.