12.25.08

IT'S A GIRL!

12.22.08

For the record: 22 weeks.

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We're going to find out what the baby is on Christmas eve. It's sealed in an envelope, wrapped in a sparkling box, underneath my parents tree.

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We had the ultra sound last week. I had no idea what an amazing experience it would be. To see the little baby that's been inside me for 5 months, and to hear them say "it" is perfect, made us so happy and extremely grateful.

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12.16.08

I had good intentions to take lots of photo's at our Christmas party but this is the only one taken (thanks to Ben).

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Wyatt, Chelsea, Jessica

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Missed you California girls.

12.15.08

On my agenda today: homemade peppermint ice cream.

If you have an ice cream maker try this recipe it's super yummy.

Make the regular vanilla ice cream.

When it's almost finished take peppermint candy canes and grind them up.

Pour into vanilla ice cream with two drops of peppermint extract.

12.12.08

I'm dreaming of a good gingerbread cookie. Know where I can find one? Williams Sonoma has a cute igloo cake mold. Seems like a cute project for kids.
A white Christmas party... I'll remember that for next year.

12.09.08

Last night was scary. I woke up with a shooting pain above my stomach, below my chest. It was so bad I could hardly speak. I couldn't catch my breath and felt like I was going to black out. I was so hot and my body was convulsing. We called the hospital they said to come in right away. So at 3 am we raced to the ER. They admitted me into labor and delivery. Thankfully, luckily, gratefully, as I arrived the pain subsided. They checked the baby and everything seemed to be fine. We went home and the pain hasn't returned. They don't know what caused it. So I'm just laying low and being careful. But just wanted to report that every thing's OK.

12.08.08

Yesterday we went to my parents house to help them get ready for Christmas. My dad still can barely walk so he needed the boys to help. My mom is just starting to get her Christmas decorations up. What I love about her house is that it feels like walking into a magazine. It's so cozy and perfectly decorated. Every little area has something... for example... Her window in her pantry.
She was working on Chloe's room when I got there.

Garland adorned with vintage pink Santa's.

Chloe's night stand.

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I love that my mom and I have two completely different styled houses. The fun thing is we shop for sweet, french - like things for her, and bright, fun things for me. It's perfect.

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Maybe when she's all decorated I'll post more pictures of the house. The funny thing is she'd be so embarrassed if she knew I was doing this!

12.05.08

Cavallini & Co. make the cutest gift tags. They're glittery and nostalgic... everything a Christmas tag should be. I've seen them at Thanksgiving Point and Dear Lizzie if anyone is in the market.

I have to send a few gifts via mail this year and I found these adorable Nutcracker cookies. Seems like a good gift for people with kids.?. Williams Sonoma.com

12.4.08

One of my favorite things about Christmas is the shopping and wrapping. I love it.
The one lonely present under the tree. Of course it's for Chloe. She's the funnest to shop for.
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If you're looking for cute embellishments for your gifts, go to Target. I found gold glitter snowflake ornaments, 4 for $1.00. Also I bought these small Christmas balls in bright colors to tie on as well. Cheap ways to make your gifts seem extra special.

12.03.08

My much anticipated maternity jeans arrived in the mail yesterday. After much searching I thought they were going to be perfect. They turned out to be a total bust. Too long, too big, too dark, too wide. So I believe it's dresses and leggings from here on out. I guess I know what I'll be asking for Christmas this year. I did a little browsing on Free People.com and found some cute ones. So if someone by the name of my hubby needs some ideas... here you go.... :)

12.01.08

Thanksgiving Weekend... This Thanksgiving we went to Manti to spend the Holiday with my dads side of the family.

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Saturday my whole family plus the two labs, went to cut down Christmas trees.

Scout, the puppy, can only be controlled by Chloe. She had to get the pliers out of his mouth, which took quite a long time.

I never thought anyone could be more picky about Christmas tree hunting than my mom... but I had never seen Riley hunt for his own tree. It took those two forever to find the two best tree's on the mountain. I, on the other hand am so impatient I cut down the first one I see.
(me & my mom)
Besides the fact I had a terrible cold and had to wear leggings because I can't get any pair of jeans I own to button or zip. We had an awesome time. Freezing cold and all.
(*Side note on the maternity jean status... didn't have any in the store but they special ordered me a pair, so I'm still jean-less*)

Afterwards we went to this cute little diner in this small town I never knew existed. We pigged out on cheeseburgers, soda's and milkshakes.

Chloe, Wyatt & his girlfriend Lindsey

And Voila, our tree. A little Charlie Brown... but I still love it.