Sprout....

Sprout Organic Baby Food!!!

I ordered a recipe book by Tyler Florence to start looking over so that I will have ideas ready for when Ellie is able to eat solid/puree food. I also researched places that carry this product in their stores. Wal-Mart on 220 is the only place other than Christensburg. This is something I believe in my heart I will do for our little girl. I know that it takes time and patience but I can use my days off to puree and freeze for the week. So encouragement to make healthy food is appreciated. Mother and Mother-in-law, Aunties and Uncle's I will be sure to supply you with frozen ice cube bags full of food choices. These past months have been hard on my body to go from eating healthy, good food to crap! So I am ready to get back on the wagon and lose this weight upon her arrival. To keep our 'entire' family healthy and moving.

You can check out the web page: http://sproutbabyfood.com/babyfood.php

Any thoughts you have to share with me?? Oh, how about suggestions on a baby puree?? I have been looking online, registered for one, reading reviews etc. I have Connie's but it's really big and has a lot of pieces to put together. We need something to not take up too much counter space nor too many pieces and is dishwasher safe =)

To love and to Cherish....

Thanks to my husband he captured my awakening. I did not mind putting it on my blog to show everyone that not anyone can just roll out of bed looking decent. Eating my big bowl of raisin brain, too tired to take my makeup off before bed. Wow, this is a wonderful picture.

Wednesday's gloom.

Yuck! So this is how my day went. I did NOT get much sleep at all last night. I had 2 great hours sleeping in our bed starting at 9:45pm last night. Then after that it was all down hill. Up every hour to use the restroom, back to bed toss and turn. Oh, wait back up again it's time for the bathroom break again. Back to bed...nope the bed is NOT working off to the couch. From then on I was up every 2 hours using the restroom. It's like CLOCKWORK.
I had plans for breakfast with a friend this morning before work. So as Im driving down Elm Ave. I had to stride my jeep to go over a freshly run over ((looking no older than a 1 year old cat)) kitty cat. My heart was broken. I have a loving husband who tries to understand my big heart for animals. He usually tries to talk me through my crying so I will calm down. I saved him this phone call and called...my Mom. Thanks Mom I tried to not let it ruing my morning.
So needless to say I was whipped out from no sleep, emotional x10 b/c of a dead kitty and once again....no SLEEP!
I can hear all the mother's out there reading this: Jeanie, this is God's way of preparing you for the night's of no sleep to come. Ladies I promise I understand and have thought of this a long time ago. But this is the time where I should be sleeping BEFORE she comes into this world.

Any prayer for energy would be appreciated. Prayer to hold it together while I still have 36 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!! Ha, who's counting over here....ME!

Much love to you all.

Worth living in Roanoke.....

CHIPOLTE.......OPENS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought maybe I don't need to go to the grocery store for the week then I thought, WOAH.......it's going to be packed and I bet the line will be crazy the first week. Bummer. I might just have to send Steve out late at night to fix my craving's for 3 soft tacos filled with beans, cheese, lettuce OR a chicken and cheese quesadilla. Oh how I can't wait.

I highly recommend everyone go at least once. You will be hooked. I actually kept a menu from the last time I ate there. We were in Florida with Kate and Alan and ate there. This is NOT like Taco Bell or El Rodeo. It's a very popular place for people who are on a no carb diet OR even if your a vegetarian. What they are known for is customizing your own 'burrito bowl'. Their rice has cilantro in it, lot's of veggies to choose from. Different meats and of course....different SALSA options.

Check out their Menu!!!!
http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/menu/menu.aspx


On the other hand, pregnancy is going well. I will take a picture this week before my baby exercise class on Wednesday to show everyone my 35th week. I had many contractions last night that I actually started to count/time them. Eventually they tapered off. But lordy......I felt that pain.

Off to eat the casserole I made for Steve and I tonight. It's always good to have leftovers so Steve has lunch tomorrow. Mom, I made your chicken casserole, except I steam broccoli and add it to the chicken on the bottom...yum!!!

June Baby Shower

What a wonderful WONDERFUL time we had at the baby shower for Ellie. Dad captured a few photo's that I took off his blog to share with you. Ellie is blessed ALREADY with so many people who love her and have provided her with many gifts. I know the kids had a great time running around the church killing off some of that energy. It was also nice to see family that I get to see once a year. Thank you to everyone who came. We are truly blessed to have each of you in our lives.
We can't wait for her to come and y'all to meet her!!! Liz, as I'm writing this blog I am eating your yummy sausage balls. WONDERFUL!!!!

June Baby Time

Today I had a successful trip to Babies R Us. This was my first time going in by myself. Lot's of baby bumps everywhere. Dad came over and put together the changing table we got Ellie. We will leave this downstairs with the rocking chair in the living room so that I don't have to go up the stairs every time she has a diaper change. Once she is 4 months old or so we will let her sleep in the crib upstairs and not the bassinet anymore.

The last picture I can't help but smile every time I look at. It was a gift at the baby shower this weekend given to me by my sisters. It's a training potty but they put flowers in it to make it pretty/cute. It was a wonderful time to spend with family. Thanks for the yummy food everyone contributed as well. Things are coming together and we are very prepared for her arrival, whenever that may be =)

Facebooking no more.....

As of tomorrow morning, I will be getting rid of my account with facebook. I have kept all my pictures from my page. So this will be my main source of uploading pictures of our family and updating what's happening in our lives. So be sure to check back a few times a week. Once Ellie get's here, I can promise you I will be uploading all the time, catching her every moment.

So excited for the baby shower tomorrow with my family =) Thanks for everything you all have done to make tomorrow special for Ellie and I.