Matt and I put together our changing table this weekend and for now have completed the furniture portion of the nursery. We both enjoy spending time in the nursery imagining what our life will be like when this little boy is born.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
March 27, 2010
Matt and I celebrated our dating anniversary this weekend. Nine years ago on March 27th Matt and I began dating. I am so grateful that even though I said "I just want to be friends" two times, Matt did not give up on me. The third time we talked about our relationship I said "YES!" God continues to have His hand upon our lives and bless us. I am so thankful for marrying my best friend. Each year continues to get better. I love you Matt. I am so excited to experience what God has in store for us this next year with the birth of our son.
I made GF carrot cake cupcakes to celebrate since last week we had to smell the carrot cake I was making for my school's benefit.
We went out to breakfast and enjoyed the gorgeous weather we are having.
Matt and I celebrated our dating anniversary this weekend. Nine years ago on March 27th Matt and I began dating. I am so grateful that even though I said "I just want to be friends" two times, Matt did not give up on me. The third time we talked about our relationship I said "YES!" God continues to have His hand upon our lives and bless us. I am so thankful for marrying my best friend. Each year continues to get better. I love you Matt. I am so excited to experience what God has in store for us this next year with the birth of our son.
I made GF carrot cake cupcakes to celebrate since last week we had to smell the carrot cake I was making for my school's benefit.
We went out to breakfast and enjoyed the gorgeous weather we are having.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Week 29
In the last couple of weeks Baby Bu's movements have gotten much more consistent. Sometimes I feel like he is swimming around in my belly as the movements are more fluid and not kick-lile. Matt and I have experienced him having the hiccups a few times as well. The baby tends to enjoy resting the majority of his body on the left side of my belly. When I look down at my belly you can see a round bump where his head or rear end is positioned. It looks so uneven and makes us laugh. I continue to feel great and am enjoying taking long walks with Matt. We continue to pray for this little guy and the plans God has for Him. We are grateful to be able to have this experience.
In the last couple of weeks Baby Bu's movements have gotten much more consistent. Sometimes I feel like he is swimming around in my belly as the movements are more fluid and not kick-lile. Matt and I have experienced him having the hiccups a few times as well. The baby tends to enjoy resting the majority of his body on the left side of my belly. When I look down at my belly you can see a round bump where his head or rear end is positioned. It looks so uneven and makes us laugh. I continue to feel great and am enjoying taking long walks with Matt. We continue to pray for this little guy and the plans God has for Him. We are grateful to be able to have this experience.
Trinity School Benefit
Last night Matt and I attended Trinity's annual Benefit. I volunteered to make a carrot cake to sell at the silent auction. Last year my cake went for $450. I was hoping this year that my cake would beat that price....and....it did! The cake went for $500!!! Several of my 3rd grade parents were bidding against each other. Here is my final product. It was really fun to make!
Matt and I enjoyed the Benefit much more this year. It was fun to watch all the "live" auction items and socialize with the parents and staff outside of the classroom. One of our favorite parts of the Benefit was called "Fund-a-Need." This year the money raised will go to allowing students to attend Trinity who wouldn't normally be able to afford it. We raised $105,000, which was incredible!!
Last night Matt and I attended Trinity's annual Benefit. I volunteered to make a carrot cake to sell at the silent auction. Last year my cake went for $450. I was hoping this year that my cake would beat that price....and....it did! The cake went for $500!!! Several of my 3rd grade parents were bidding against each other. Here is my final product. It was really fun to make!
Matt and I enjoyed the Benefit much more this year. It was fun to watch all the "live" auction items and socialize with the parents and staff outside of the classroom. One of our favorite parts of the Benefit was called "Fund-a-Need." This year the money raised will go to allowing students to attend Trinity who wouldn't normally be able to afford it. We raised $105,000, which was incredible!!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Sacramento with the Ellis'
Matt and I visited California's capitol for Matt to run a half marathon with Matt Ellis. Becca and I cheered the guys on and enjoyed our coffee at Peets! The night before the race we ate at a delicious Thai restaurant - that had a GF menu!! Even though both of the guys had not really trained for the distance, they finished with a good time. We are so grateful for the time we get to spend with Matt and Becca.
Thanks Becca for taking this picture of us. She wanted us to have a picture to remind us of how we usually spend our nights together while being pregnant - feeling Baby Bu kick. 
Matt and I visited California's capitol for Matt to run a half marathon with Matt Ellis. Becca and I cheered the guys on and enjoyed our coffee at Peets! The night before the race we ate at a delicious Thai restaurant - that had a GF menu!! Even though both of the guys had not really trained for the distance, they finished with a good time. We are so grateful for the time we get to spend with Matt and Becca.
Thanks Becca for taking this picture of us. She wanted us to have a picture to remind us of how we usually spend our nights together while being pregnant - feeling Baby Bu kick. 
Sunday, March 07, 2010
New Year's Eve 2009
This year for New Years Matt had an idea for a chocolate and cherry party! He brewed a chocolate cherry porter with some friends which became the theme for the party. He made chocolate cherry bread and we had chocolate fondue. We rang in the New Year playing games with great friends!
We are looking forward to all that God is going to do in 2010 - "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory... in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! ." Ephesians 3:20 & 21.
This year for New Years Matt had an idea for a chocolate and cherry party! He brewed a chocolate cherry porter with some friends which became the theme for the party. He made chocolate cherry bread and we had chocolate fondue. We rang in the New Year playing games with great friends!
We are looking forward to all that God is going to do in 2010 - "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory... in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! ." Ephesians 3:20 & 21.
Baby Shower in Boston
My mom through Matt and I a shower in Boston during my winter vacation. My mom did an amazing job with all the details of the shower. Aunt Flo Flo made all the baby carriage chocolates for the table decorations. I loved the colors for the chocolate. Mom made a diaper cake as a decoration! She chose soccer, football and basketballs for the center pieces. We loved all the personal touches she added to the shower including serving all gluten free food!
After eating lunch we began opening presents. We felt so blessed with all the clothes, blankets, books, and other baby accessories that we were given. The first gift we opened was a Gator hoodie, which we loved! I surprised Matt with giving him Padres and Charger onesies. Aunt Flo Flo also made us a blanket, sweater and bootie set specifically for Baby Bu. Over the years I have given so many of these handmade gifts away to friends who have had babies. It was so neat to have one made especially for our baby. Flo Flo also made several bibs. 
For dessert Katie and Patrick made GF cupcakes! They were so yummy!
Thanks Mom for all your hard work with planning the shower. We had such a great time, felt so loved by everyone and were touched with all the ways you made the shower so personal. 
We were also able to see some friends. Here we are with Joel, Rachel, Jude and Levi, our fellow Gator friends.
It was also really special because some of my students from my first third grade class, who also came to our wedding 7 years ago, came to the shower!
Lisa happened to be out in Boston visiting her family the same weekend as my shower and was able to attend. I have been friends with her since my first day of high school. She is due early April with her 2nd. It was so great to be able to see her!
We were also able to see my cousins Rita and Sharona!
My mom through Matt and I a shower in Boston during my winter vacation. My mom did an amazing job with all the details of the shower. Aunt Flo Flo made all the baby carriage chocolates for the table decorations. I loved the colors for the chocolate. Mom made a diaper cake as a decoration! She chose soccer, football and basketballs for the center pieces. We loved all the personal touches she added to the shower including serving all gluten free food!
After eating lunch we began opening presents. We felt so blessed with all the clothes, blankets, books, and other baby accessories that we were given. The first gift we opened was a Gator hoodie, which we loved! I surprised Matt with giving him Padres and Charger onesies. Aunt Flo Flo also made us a blanket, sweater and bootie set specifically for Baby Bu. Over the years I have given so many of these handmade gifts away to friends who have had babies. It was so neat to have one made especially for our baby. Flo Flo also made several bibs. 
For dessert Katie and Patrick made GF cupcakes! They were so yummy!
Thanks Mom for all your hard work with planning the shower. We had such a great time, felt so loved by everyone and were touched with all the ways you made the shower so personal. 
We were also able to see some friends. Here we are with Joel, Rachel, Jude and Levi, our fellow Gator friends.
It was also really special because some of my students from my first third grade class, who also came to our wedding 7 years ago, came to the shower!
Lisa happened to be out in Boston visiting her family the same weekend as my shower and was able to attend. I have been friends with her since my first day of high school. She is due early April with her 2nd. It was so great to be able to see her!
We were also able to see my cousins Rita and Sharona!
The Nursery, a work in progress
Matt and I have slowly been putting the nursery together. The first step was reorganizing our house. For the past year the nursery has been our extra bedroom/office. This past Saturday we spent 12 hours going through every room in the house weeding out and packing up some things. It felt so good to reorganize and put things in our storage unit giving us extra room in the house. We moved our office into our living room. It feels weird to be living out of 2 rooms now.
Once our extra bedroom was empty we were able to set up the glider, crib and shelves. All we need is the changing table, which is ordered and on its way. I love walking by the nursery and seeing the crib. I also love going into the nursery in the mornings, sitting in the glider and praying for Baby Bu and how our lives are going to change.
Most of the clothes we have received so far are in the bureau, but we've hung a few things up so far. On the far left is the bathrobe that my Great Aunt Florence made for the baby.
Matt and I have slowly been putting the nursery together. The first step was reorganizing our house. For the past year the nursery has been our extra bedroom/office. This past Saturday we spent 12 hours going through every room in the house weeding out and packing up some things. It felt so good to reorganize and put things in our storage unit giving us extra room in the house. We moved our office into our living room. It feels weird to be living out of 2 rooms now.
Once our extra bedroom was empty we were able to set up the glider, crib and shelves. All we need is the changing table, which is ordered and on its way. I love walking by the nursery and seeing the crib. I also love going into the nursery in the mornings, sitting in the glider and praying for Baby Bu and how our lives are going to change.
Most of the clothes we have received so far are in the bureau, but we've hung a few things up so far. On the far left is the bathrobe that my Great Aunt Florence made for the baby.
Week 27
Time is sure flying by and I am officially entering the 3rd trimester. I have been feeling Baby Bu kicking much more frequently these days. My uterus has grown so now some of his kicks are up near my ribs. Last night Matt and I felt his whole foot kicking my side. The feeling of him moving and kicking NEVER gets old. I really treasure these feelings. He seems to really like Matt's voice too, which I think is so cool. When Matt puts his hand on my belly and talks to the baby he moves. I am so grateful that I am still feeling great. Sleeping has become a little more challenging these days as the leg on the side I am lying on falls asleep. But, when I hear of the challenges that other pregnant women are experiencing, I realize that I really have nothing to complain about. Here are some of the latest belly shots.
We have begun taking a childbirth class and it has been an eye opening experience. We have also signed up to take an 8 week Bradley Method childbirth class to help us learn a more natural approach to delivery. Please pray for us as we continue to process making decisions about our birthing plan.
Time is sure flying by and I am officially entering the 3rd trimester. I have been feeling Baby Bu kicking much more frequently these days. My uterus has grown so now some of his kicks are up near my ribs. Last night Matt and I felt his whole foot kicking my side. The feeling of him moving and kicking NEVER gets old. I really treasure these feelings. He seems to really like Matt's voice too, which I think is so cool. When Matt puts his hand on my belly and talks to the baby he moves. I am so grateful that I am still feeling great. Sleeping has become a little more challenging these days as the leg on the side I am lying on falls asleep. But, when I hear of the challenges that other pregnant women are experiencing, I realize that I really have nothing to complain about. Here are some of the latest belly shots.
We have begun taking a childbirth class and it has been an eye opening experience. We have also signed up to take an 8 week Bradley Method childbirth class to help us learn a more natural approach to delivery. Please pray for us as we continue to process making decisions about our birthing plan.
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