Day 11!!!

So today, I finally gave in and decided to take a "tummy pic"... hope my friends are happy now! :) I made it 29 weeks completely avoiding the cameras, but now- there's no hiding it...



I'll be in pictures in just a couple weeks for my shower and maternity photos that Rachyl is taking! I kind of still really want to get pictures taken the day before the shower, so I'll be showing more for the pictures, so now Nick and I need to steal Rachyl and head to the park for pictures. :) ...then just be speedy fast getting pictures developed so they can be framed and displayed at the shower.

I don't know if it's just me getting stir crazy, or me starting to "nest" but I really want to get things moving in the remodel of Nick and Lexi's room... well, remodel Nick's room... just replace formal dining with nursery items in Alexis' room. I also want the individual letters spelling A-L-E-X-I-S to paint and hang in her room... maybe Rachyl can make those too... :)

I'm so excited that it's FINALLY FRIDAY!! We are kicking off the weekend with the lakers game! To go along with my mood today, I found some random pictures that cracked me up all day long... I hope you enjoy looking at 'em!! :) Have a great weekend, everyone!! xoxo

day 10!! RIP to a wonderful father and footballer!!

Oh man... getting away and spending thursday through Tuesday night at Lake Mead was perfect!! I couldn't have asked for better weather or anything more- RELAXING. Coming home, on the other hand... not so cool! I love being un-contactable out at the lake, but coming back this time meant a slew of good and horrible news.

Just need to take this time to say RIP to Ian Lawther. My heart and prayers go out to Katie and her entire family. I am soooo thankful that I had the opportunity to meet your dad and have some memories of my own... I will never eat a percy pig without thinking about that time driving home from Swindon and nearly dying when Ian turned the wrong way down a 1-way road... causing Kay and I both to choke to death on those little percy pig candies....



Ian Lawther was such an amazing person- and his stories... wow!! Here is a little "bio" I came across online. nifootball.blogspot.com/2007/01/ian-lawther.html ... he was loved by many- and will be remembered forever. RIP.

I can't believe my shower is coming up sooo soon!! It's in 2.5 weeks and it seems that all the things that could go wrong-- are now. I love Tiana and absolutely love everything she has done for me so far. She is putting so much effort into throwing this shower and now there are last minute changes with my mom trying to help (but seeming to step on toes, unintentionally) and Nat not making the cake-- OR even showing up for the shower now. I am soooo thankful for my mom, Danielle, and T working together to throw what I know will be a fabulous shower. I can't wait to finally celebrate with everyone! Kay- I wish you all the best in your trip to England. You'll definitely be in my thoughts!! LOVE YOU!!!

I can't believe how much life has changed in the last year. A year ago, I never could have imagined that I'd be LIVING with Nick... getting ready for our baby girl to get here. I always knew I wanted 2 kids... but thought waiting til I was closer to 30 would be a great time to start... Even though things definitely didn't go to plan, I really couldn't imagine it going any better than it has. I have the MOST supportive man by my side and I really can't wait to see him turn from just boyfriend to daddy!! He is going to be such a great father. 2 friends have now had their lil ones... 2 more to go before me!!! Caitlin and Shannon are next. I can't WAIT to see their lil ones!! :) It's crazy how much life changes in a year... but I really couldn't be happier right now. :)

day 2!... cravings!!

Okay! So this is officially day #2 of bed rest and I am doing alright. I am going to add pictures today... random and fun ones... ENJOY!! I had cravings like crazy though! I woke up with this strong urge to run. I have no idea why, other than the fact that I CAN'T, that I wanted to. I haven't wanted to run this entire pregnancy- til today.


Doesn't THIS look appealing!?!?

A few hours after that, I HAD to have a Burrito, so I texted my dad and he picked me up 15 minutes later. Cravings are new to me... I mean, I get my cravings for yogurtland and I usually just ignore them, but today- I would not be happy until I got my bean, rice, and chicken burrito. haha... I'm losing my MARBLES I think!!!!


But, seriously- doesn't this look amazing!?


haha, alright- so moving on... Nick and I aren't yet married and I can't help but let my mind wander to my idea of "the perfect wedding" with him... I think we'll get married in the next couple years. I just want something pretty and fun!! I always thought I wanted our wedding colors to be black, white, and red... but now, and lately, I am totally sold on Tiffanys Blue, White, and Khaki!! Those colors together are just amazing... and practically SCREAM beach wedding!!!

So- I got to looking. uh-oh!!! I should be stopped. SERIOUSLY. Take a look... LOVE 'em!!!



I think my mind is definitely made up now- that I want my bridesmaids to wear knee-length tiffany blue dresses... boys in khaki pants and white shirts... boys in rainbows and girls in simple white sandals... ceremony to take place under a bamboo arch with a white drape... simple, elegant. White Lillies for flowers... with some sort of accent. Sounds good to me... BTW, while I'm on bed rest, I'm getting my wedding and event planning website/ blog up and going. If you know anyone getting married, send 'em my way! I'd love to help plan their perfect day!!! :)

xoxo
K

Oh Bed Rest...

So... I'm sitting here, 27.5 weeks pregnant with baby Alexis, and I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to be doing for the next 8.5-12.5 weeks that are left in this pregnancy, since I was just put on bed rest, til further notice.

This is going to be quite the struggle for me. For anyone who knows me, I am not an in-door person. It's going to drive me nuts being in bed so much. It's only officially day 1 and all I really want to do is get out of this house. I feel fine for a bit, think I'm starting to feel alright, then stand up and am greeted with SHARP SHOOTING/ STABBING pain in my pelvis, quickly reminding me why I'm on bed rest in the first place.

I can't wait for this weekend. Since I'm officially in the 3rd trimester, traveling just isn't advised, so I'll be taking my "last hoorah" get-away with Nicholas at Lake Mead, this weekend. I can't wait to just get away from here and enjoy 5 whole days with my love. Although, I'll be laying down, doing the same thing out by the lake, the change of scenery will be JUST what I need.

I'm hoping the weather will be nice so we can take some good pictures from a beach or from the boat (okay- I will leave the bed/couch, but still just lay down for the most part). I've avoided taking any pictures this entire time and I think I'm ready to change that up. I want to have some good pictures around at my shower, May 15th. :)

I've always had such great times at the lake... it's crazy to think that next time we head out that way, we'll have our lil princess with us!



Can't wait to get away... but also, can't wait to come home and start to put Lexi's nursery together. I can't wait to see it all put together... It's still just unbelievable to me that Nick and I are going to be parents!! 2010 has DEFINITELY become a year of ASTRONOMICAL changes. Can't wait to meet this little girl coming into our lives...