I am 27 weeks now, which means 13 weeks left until my due date. (Though I anticipate/hope to go a little early since I have with all my other kids but who knows.) Also I am officially in my 3rd trimester! The last leg of this exciting journey and a step closer to the next exciting journey (Actually having another baby!) :)
People ask me if I am ready and the answer is yes and no. I am enjoying this pregnancy and as it is most likely the last I will be kind of sad to see it end. I am anxious to have the baby here and hold him and snuggle him. I'm not "ready" as far as things go but they are just things and I have all I truly need. I am not worried about "having" another kid. I don't think it will be that much of a change to go from 4 to 5 kids. 3 to 4 wasn't that big of a transition either. (2 to 3 kids that was a transition) ;)
So I am ready for the baby but I'm okay with finishing out this pregnancy and waiting for his time to arrive. I will just try to enjoy every second I can of the pregnancy and then do the same with the baby once he is born. (Lilli on the other hand isn't so patient and simply can't wait until he comes.)
So though I'm happy with being pregnant, I am counting down the weeks and days until I get to hold my sweet new little one in my arms. And like I said...we are getting there.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
One of my loves
Maybe I have mentioned this before, I'm not sure and don't plan on reading all my blog posts right now to find out. I love love love The Beatles! I love that their music seems to have such diversity. When you compare songs like Honey Pie (Not wild version), Girl, and I Will to songs such as Helter Skelter (not a favorite of mine), What Goes On, Wild Honey Pie, I Want you, and Come Together. They just all seem such different stylings. It's part of what I love.
There are just so many wonderful, musically genius, iconic songs. Is there anyone out there that doesn't love at least 5 Beatles songs? Seriously, if you don't speak up. (In all honesty though you probably just need some couch time listening to some of the best of The Beatles to come around.)
I have to go now, my Beatles playlist and my housecleaning await me. :)
(IF you don't think you like The Beatles ask me for my favorite songs, I'm sure you'll find at least a couple that you'll LOVE)
There are just so many wonderful, musically genius, iconic songs. Is there anyone out there that doesn't love at least 5 Beatles songs? Seriously, if you don't speak up. (In all honesty though you probably just need some couch time listening to some of the best of The Beatles to come around.)
I have to go now, my Beatles playlist and my housecleaning await me. :)
(IF you don't think you like The Beatles ask me for my favorite songs, I'm sure you'll find at least a couple that you'll LOVE)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Gotta love normal
So at my appointment on Monday I had to have a battery of blood tests common at this stage of pregnancy. I also get the extra blood taken out for my thyroid check. My midwife emailed me last night to let me know that everything is well in the normal range! So happy! One of the tests is a glucose test as some women develop diabetes during pregnancy. (It goes away after usually.) Anyhow I am so happy that my levels were completely normal and I can continue to eat S'mores ;)
When it comes to pregnancy you can't ask for better than normal.
When it comes to pregnancy you can't ask for better than normal.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Growing and quilting
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| The growing ;) 26 weeks at this point |
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| The quilting....Duck Duck Goose |
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| Lilli was very helpful in deciding where all the pieces should go. Not necessarily how I would have done it but baby won't care and it made big sister very proud and happy! :) |
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| The finished top- now to actually quilt it |
Saturday, February 19, 2011
99
Just celebrating some pregnancy milestones :)
I officially have less than 100 days till my due date and only 14 weeks to go! In one week I'll be in my third trimester and on the last leg of this pregnancy. Baby is doing great, kicking like crazy and obviously growing (as indicated by my every growing belly!)
I'll post pictures of both my growing belly and also of the quilt I'm working on for the baby, it is so cute!
I officially have less than 100 days till my due date and only 14 weeks to go! In one week I'll be in my third trimester and on the last leg of this pregnancy. Baby is doing great, kicking like crazy and obviously growing (as indicated by my every growing belly!)
I'll post pictures of both my growing belly and also of the quilt I'm working on for the baby, it is so cute!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Balentines day
We had a fun valentines day. I got all the kids a little treat and I even woke up early to make a nice big breakfast. French toast, fried potatoes, bacon. It was a yummy way to start the day.
When I picked up Lilli from school she was so excited to show off all her valentines. "Look Mom! Look at my Balentines!" I tried to correct her and tell her it was Valentines- with a V. "No it's not! It is Balentines! B-B-B-B...like Ballet!" She was too cute and proud of herself I just couldn't correct her again. ;)
For dinner I made Curry chicken, Rice, and Naan (And Indian bread). I also made danish meatballs as most of the kids don't like curry. It was a multicultural meal. :) I rounded the meal off with strawberry cupcakes and German chocolate cake. Check out my food blog for recipes if you are interested.
Lars brought me flowers (Sunflowers!) so that made it a truly happy day for me.
When I picked up Lilli from school she was so excited to show off all her valentines. "Look Mom! Look at my Balentines!" I tried to correct her and tell her it was Valentines- with a V. "No it's not! It is Balentines! B-B-B-B...like Ballet!" She was too cute and proud of herself I just couldn't correct her again. ;)
For dinner I made Curry chicken, Rice, and Naan (And Indian bread). I also made danish meatballs as most of the kids don't like curry. It was a multicultural meal. :) I rounded the meal off with strawberry cupcakes and German chocolate cake. Check out my food blog for recipes if you are interested.
Lars brought me flowers (Sunflowers!) so that made it a truly happy day for me.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Baking blog
I'm going to be entering the daring bakers challenge. I decided to make a separate blog for my food posts to go along with it.
Come take a look and drool a little.
Come take a look and drool a little.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
It's that time again
It is time once again for the big T word...taxes. I think I am actually slightly more prepared this year. (See my posts from 2009 and 2010) For once I feel mostly ready. Lars has a couple business things to get done before we can actually get our taxes done but for the most part we are ready! Unfortunately our tax man is unwell this year so we have to go to a colleague of his this go round. That just seems strange as Lowell has done our taxes for about 14 years now. Maybe it is 13 but either way I trust the guy and feel comfortable with him doing our taxes. I'm sure everything will be just fine and it isn't as though our taxes are all that complicated but it is still slightly unnerving for me. Oh well...as the song says "Que sera sera...what will be will be." (But I'm still keeping my fingers and toes crossed, just in case.)
On another note- I watched a great movie with a wonderful friend today. Eat, Pray, Love
Who has seen this? I loved it! It was sweet and the ending was perfect. Julia Roberts was fantastic and plus there are tons of scenes with Italian men and their fabulous accents. {Have I ever mentioned I'm a sucker for accents- obviously it was Lars' danish/utah accent that pulled me to him ;) }
This movie is full of wonderful accents and foreign languages as well as beautiful scenery from many of those places. The story was good and...well basically if you like chick flicks then this is one you shouldn't miss! To top it all off I enjoyed the company of a good friend who doesn't judge me if I get a little misty-eyed during the movie. :) The movie was followed by some good conversation and that made the afternoon just perfect. Thanks for a fun afternoon Tiffini!
Now I am enjoying a quiet house and as soon as I'm done eating my bowl of cereal and typing thisI may actually clean up the house while they are all at the movies(No promises but I do have good intentions)
On another note- I watched a great movie with a wonderful friend today. Eat, Pray, Love
Who has seen this? I loved it! It was sweet and the ending was perfect. Julia Roberts was fantastic and plus there are tons of scenes with Italian men and their fabulous accents. {Have I ever mentioned I'm a sucker for accents- obviously it was Lars' danish/utah accent that pulled me to him ;) }
This movie is full of wonderful accents and foreign languages as well as beautiful scenery from many of those places. The story was good and...well basically if you like chick flicks then this is one you shouldn't miss! To top it all off I enjoyed the company of a good friend who doesn't judge me if I get a little misty-eyed during the movie. :) The movie was followed by some good conversation and that made the afternoon just perfect. Thanks for a fun afternoon Tiffini!
Now I am enjoying a quiet house and as soon as I'm done eating my bowl of cereal and typing this
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Something delicious and also a failure
So I wanted to share one of our family's favorite recipes. It is meatloaf. My kids LOVE it. When I was a kid I remember meatloaf being the meal to dread, but from the first time I made it for my kids they all LOVED it (Well except for Lilli but she doesn't like anything so I really don't take it personally)
It is funny that they all love it so much because other than meatloaf most of them won't really eat ground beef at all. When it is other dishes they usually eat around it. Explain that one. ;) So here is the recipe for the BEST meatloaf ever. The sauce is a MUST. We usually eat it with rice, it is oh so delicious!
Meatloaf*
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion**
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rubbed or ground sage
Dash pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Sauce***
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, saltines, onion, salt, sage, and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Shape into an 8 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in loaf in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Combine sause ingredients and spread 3/4 cup over meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour (I usually check it with a meat thermometer until it is at 170 degrees in the middle of the loaf.
* I usually double the recipe so we have a loaf leftover. you can freeze it but we like to leave it in the fridge for leftovers for the week. The kids love to take it to school and I love it the next day for lunch.
** I substitute onion powder here, my family doesn't like chunks of onions
***I ALWAYS double the sauce even if we don't make two loaves, if I make two loaves I triple it. We all love the sauce SO much, so it never goes to waste.
Well, since I'm posting something wonderful I thought I'd post one of my failures as well. I don't know if it is from being tired or having pregnant/mommy brain but here's what happened. I was making rolls the other day. Rolls that I have made a billion times before. They are light and delicious and buttery. What is not to love about them?
I threw the ingredients into my bread machine and then when it was time went to take the dough out and it had not risen AT ALL! How is this possible...I wondered. And then it hit me. I forgot the yeast! Of all the things I did that day, that was surely the silliest. How could I forget the yeast? There was no way to save it, so we didn't have rolls for dinner. Somehow we survived without them, but it wasn't easy.
Here is the recipe for the rolls that usually turn out so well.
Butter rolls-
6-7 oz of milk (Use closer to 6 oz if it is humid out, use closer to 7 if it is dry. Seriously that makes a difference.)
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp active dry yeast.
I put it in my bread machine pan in the order listed and put it on the dough setting. When time is up shape as desired and let rise for 20-30 mins. Bake for 20 mins at 350 degrees.
DON'T forget the yeast and ENJOY!
It is funny that they all love it so much because other than meatloaf most of them won't really eat ground beef at all. When it is other dishes they usually eat around it. Explain that one. ;) So here is the recipe for the BEST meatloaf ever. The sauce is a MUST. We usually eat it with rice, it is oh so delicious!
Meatloaf*
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion**
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rubbed or ground sage
Dash pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Sauce***
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, saltines, onion, salt, sage, and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Shape into an 8 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in loaf in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Combine sause ingredients and spread 3/4 cup over meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour (I usually check it with a meat thermometer until it is at 170 degrees in the middle of the loaf.
* I usually double the recipe so we have a loaf leftover. you can freeze it but we like to leave it in the fridge for leftovers for the week. The kids love to take it to school and I love it the next day for lunch.
** I substitute onion powder here, my family doesn't like chunks of onions
***I ALWAYS double the sauce even if we don't make two loaves, if I make two loaves I triple it. We all love the sauce SO much, so it never goes to waste.
Well, since I'm posting something wonderful I thought I'd post one of my failures as well. I don't know if it is from being tired or having pregnant/mommy brain but here's what happened. I was making rolls the other day. Rolls that I have made a billion times before. They are light and delicious and buttery. What is not to love about them?
I threw the ingredients into my bread machine and then when it was time went to take the dough out and it had not risen AT ALL! How is this possible...I wondered. And then it hit me. I forgot the yeast! Of all the things I did that day, that was surely the silliest. How could I forget the yeast? There was no way to save it, so we didn't have rolls for dinner. Somehow we survived without them, but it wasn't easy.
Here is the recipe for the rolls that usually turn out so well.
Butter rolls-
6-7 oz of milk (Use closer to 6 oz if it is humid out, use closer to 7 if it is dry. Seriously that makes a difference.)
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp active dry yeast.
I put it in my bread machine pan in the order listed and put it on the dough setting. When time is up shape as desired and let rise for 20-30 mins. Bake for 20 mins at 350 degrees.
DON'T forget the yeast and ENJOY!
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