Friday Funnies - 5.31.13

Whoop whoop, another weekend is here upon us! And it's the last Friday of May...how is this year just flying by like crazy fast?! Jordan and I have a suuuuuper busy June with something going on EVERY weekend so it will be jam packed but we are definitely looking forward to all of it! We have weddings, baby showers, baptisms, going to see WICKED, and he has a guy's weekend in Chicago while I have a girls weekend with my mom and sister! Ahh I can't wait for all of these fun activities and to see so much of both of our families and friends. It's going to be amazing and I'm so excited! Unfortunately, I have to start off the month of June by working this weekend, blahh! But at least it's my only weekend for work so I guess I can't complain too much... and we are watching Safe Haven tonight for activity so I'm pretty excited to see that (and most likely cry my eyes out) with the other teenage girl patients! Here's to a fun (even though it's work-filled!) weekend and I hope you all have a great kick off to summer break!

image via Pinterest
I would always choose the ice cream over a bikini bod!
I wonder if I'll still say that after the baby is here...

How Girls Fall Asleep...

Great, now I'm going to have a nightmare about the human centipede!

20 Weeks

20 weeks update: 20 WEEKS! Umm, halfway already?! Seriously, that is just crazy talk and does not seem possible! Wow! 20 weeks down and now 20 weeks (plus or minus a few days!) to go! Our last appointment and ultrasound couldn't have went any better so here is what we were told. Peanut is measuring perfectly and right on track, there were no abnormalities of any kind found, and the placenta is anterior which means on the front so that is why I have been feeling little movement so far and if I do, it will mostly be on my sides. Our midwife said we had an ultrasound "to dream for" and one that is "textbook perfect." She also said, "you are the healthiest mom/baby pair that I have seen all week and probably will see..." Whoo hoo! So that made me feel extra great! I have only gained 8 pounds total so far and my blood pressure is still running low which isn't a concern of my midwife since it was low at my first appointment and she said they would rather see it low than going high. It was so awesome getting to see Peanut on the ultrasound screen but SO HARD to not look when the technician went "down there" to get all of the measurements that she needed. I told Jordan that if he hadn't been there with me, then I definitely would have looked at the screen because the suspense of not knowing is starting to kill me......but thinking ahead when Peanut does arrive and I hear Jordan say, "it's a boy!" or "it's a girl!" gets me all kinds of excited and emotional. I am still feeling really great and my face has finally decided to start clearing up. Some nights I still end up sleeping on my stomach so I'm not entirely toooo uncomfortable sleeping like that but I do like to have a pillow between my legs or under my one side to avoid laying completely flat. Other than that, we had a great report from our doctor and go back in 4 weeks. I can't believe how fast this has went.....we have so much to do still and I feel like so little time if the next 20 weeks go by as fast as the first 20 weeks did!

Peanut's perfect profile!
I think we even got a little smile too... :)

left hand waving at Mama and Daddy!

right foot...so that's what I feel kicking and poking me every now and then!

A Memorial Day Weekend To Remember

Happy Memorial Day everyone! Jordan and I are back home from our weekend long adventure in Lansing at the Red Barn Resort! And like always, it didn't disappoint. Even though it was rainy for the majority of the weekend, we still got one perfect night for a bon fire and playing bags! Then we spent a lot of time playing cards, chatting, and just soaking up each other's company and loving every minute of it! It's rare that my Dad ever gets a weekend away with just us kids so while it would have been fun to have my mom there too, it was great to have some bonding time with just him.....and I'm sure he loved being harassed by his kids all weekend too! Even Paisley got to enjoy the fresh outdoors and spend some time off leash just running around, rolling in God knows what, and just enjoying being a dog. Good thing she was treated for ticks/fleas before we left because otherwise I'm sure she would be infested with them now! Ah and I can't forget about all of the good home cooking that we were all spoiled with all weekend from my grandma! I don't know how she does it, but she makes THE BEST bacon and eggs. Seriously, they are so sooo good and to die for (probably because of all the grease, ha!) but they are delicious and worth waking up for because no one wants to miss breakfast when Grandma is doing the cooking! We finished off the weekend with the annual trip up to the top of Mount Hosmer to show the kids the view and get some pics of it all. It's hard to believe that I have been going to good ol' Lansing and the Red Barn Resort since I was in diapers....such a special place for our family and it has so many memories! I hope we get the chance to return next summer with our own little Peanut to keep the tradition going! Now it's back to reality but at least it is only a 4-day work week! Hope you all had a fun and special Memorial day weekend!

it was a tad rainy and foggy at the top of Mount Hosmer

Dad and the trifecta of the Cross kids

3 generations....love my Dad and Grandma!
(4 generations if you count Peanut!)

and as always, these two in matching sweatshirts...

Happy 2nd Birthday, Paisley!!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Paisley!

You are the sweetest and craziest pup ever!

You bring laughter to our lives every day and we can't imagine a life without you now.

You make the best little spoon and you are always down to cuddle.

I hope you and Peanut get along and that you enjoy your new playmate! 

But don't worry, I'll always find time for cuddling with you 

and we will still spoil you like crazy!

not so happy about her birthday hat...
but it's a once a year tradition!

all birthday celebrated out

Friday Funnies - 5.24.13

Yessssssss it is Friday!!! This week has been awesome and I'm definitely happy it's Friday! Our appointment/ultrasound on Wednesday went great and everything looked perfect! I will have a more thorough update next Wednesday but Peanut looks healthy and is growing like crazy! So happy to have gotten some new pictures from the ultrasound and to hear how healthy we both are! Anyway, I only worked a half-day today and just got home from the vet a little while ago with Paisley. It was time for her to get updated on all of her shots, new heartworm meds, new flea/tick meds, and some ear infection meds....needless to say, that vet bill wasn't pretty but I'm glad Paisley is healthy and all up to date and now good for a year! Now I am all packed for the weekend and anxiously awaiting for Jordan to get home because we are going to hit the road and drive to Lansing for the weekend to spend 3 days at one of my most favorite places ever, The Red Barn Resort! I can't wait for a grungy, relaxing, fun-filled weekend with my family and lots of card games and bags tournaments. It's supposed to rain but no amount of rain can bring down our fun level! I'm just so excited to see my dad (love you mom and wish you could be there too!) and both my sibs along with my niece and nephew and lots of extended family. How I ever got so lucky to have such an awesome family, well I'll never know, but I'm definitely thankful for all of them that's for sure! Hope the week wasn't too terrible for any of you and that you all have a wonderful Memorial weekend and enjoy the extra day off to relax or recover! We are off to the blackhole for cell phone service and I for one can't wait to be cut off from technology and everyone for the weekend to thoroughly enjoy our quality time with each other! Happy Memorial Day!

image via Google
I love a good play on words...and a good weekend of being outdoorsy.

Redneck Camping Guide:

because these tips will save your life while camping!

19 weeks

19 weeks update: eeek! We have our big ultrasound and appointment later this afternoon and I can't wait! Of course, I'm still nervous because why wouldn't I be a nervous paranoid mess?! And no thanks to the crazy dreams I've been having lately because those don't help anything... but I'm sure everything will be fine and that I'm worrying about nothing! I'm still feeling great and I think I would forget I'm pregnant some days if it weren't for some of my clothes fitting a bit snug... As long as I eat something every 2-4 hours, I avoid all nausea and light-headedness so things are good! I think I am feeling more movement but it's hard to know for sure it is or not since I have nothing to compare it too.... it's either Peanut moving around or some serious gas/digestion going on! Can't wait for the appointment and to see our little Peanut on the ultrasound! 

the garage sale find of the year!

my beautiful (and in mint condition)
genuine leather crossbody purse! 

This is why I love garage sales: I got this beauty for $0.25 and after getting home I saw there was an original tag/product card on the inside so I looked it up... Turns out the brand, Hobo International, has bags that usually retail at $200-$400! Ahhh! I am soooo happy about getting this deal of the year and it is such a great find! I never get this lucky at garage sales and I'm convinced the lady received it as a gift at some point and didn't like it so she tossed it into her garage sale pile. It's such a fun yellowy-limey color that is perfect for the spring/summer which is why I originally snagged it on the first place! Check out their website to see some other gorgeous purses, wallets, totes, and accessories! Or of course, you could just hope to find one of these beauties at a garage sale like I did! I also picked some another pile of cute gender neutral baby clothes for Peanut - lots of sleep sacs, fuzzy sleepers, and some Hawkeye and Cubs apparel. This baby is going to be very well dressed (and on such a small budget!) and I love it...looking at the clothes I have piling up makes me so excited for Peanut's arrival!