So, we're almost at our 2 year anniversary of moving into our home.
We've had a list of projects that we wanted to complete to the house:
1. Air conditioning - CHECK!
2. New garage door - CHECK!
3. Paint some walls
4. New curtains throughout - CHECK!
5. New carpet - CHECK!
6. Landscaping!
7. New kitchen
8. New decor
Well..
We've pretty much knocked a couple of those off our list since the beginning of 2011!
Landscaping:
-We moved in here and the lawn was dead, ugly, ew ew ew. The paving in the backyard was more like a collage of various concrete. Blech. Not pretty, not safe, no bueno. We are about 90% complete with the new project. We have new paving in the backyard and side of the house (stamped concrete). It looks amazing! We have new irrigation and sod in both front and back. We have real grass! Grass you can run on. Without ditches to sprain your ankle in. Its BEAUTIFUL!
Master bedroom:
-We moved in with brown walls and brown curtains. How...well, brown! So, I saw an inspirational master bedroom on a decorating blog that I frequent and decided that we should make are master less poopy and more of a sanctuary! The walls went from brown to Carolina Club Inn Aqua (light blue/green/gray) and the curtains are going from brown to an avocado green! We also got new linens and also planning on adding some cooler lighting and pictures....and hopefully a new TV! The room is not finished yet, but we're about 70% there! Can't wait!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pregnancy Check in
How Preggers: 19 weeks 4 days
Weight gain: I was wrong with my last prego check in (I'll admit, it was a guestimate). I have gained only 7 lbs since being 7 weeks prego. At this point during my Taylor pregnancy, I had gained 16 lbs. So....not giving into those cravings as much! Plus, the morning sickness was worse this time around and Taylor provides some great exercise.
Stretch marks: NONE!
Movement: She's moving in there and I can tell. I don't think they're full on kicks, but I feel like she's poking my belly here and there. I have an anterior placenta so I don't feel movements as early..
Cravings: Same as the last check in: Salad, cucumbers, and burrito factory. Also Boursin cheese and crackers. Also, breakfast. For morning, lunch and dinner. I could give up any food for some pancakes and waffles!
Sleep: Sleeping better, that's for sure! I just wish that I can get myself to go to bed earlier!
Best moment this last week: Hearing the heartbeat again. ..and hearing the doctor describe it as perfect. :)
Gender: GIRL!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button situation: Still an innie. ...and making me wish I never got a belly button piercing in my early 20s. Hoping this baby makes the scar fade!
What I miss: Beer, sushi, my waistline. Most of all, i'm worried about missing my one on one time with Taylor. I was looking at a lot of pictures of taylor, and we had so much fun as a family of 3. Plus, us girls always had fun adventures. I am honestly feeling anxiety of not giving her enough attention and one on one time.
What I am looking forward to: Everything!....decorating the nursery, seeing what this little one looks like, and seeing Taylor as a big sister.
Weekly wisdom: Taylor will be a great big sister, just will take some time to adjust to the idea. :)
Milestones: Baby is the size of a heirloom tomato
Weight gain: I was wrong with my last prego check in (I'll admit, it was a guestimate). I have gained only 7 lbs since being 7 weeks prego. At this point during my Taylor pregnancy, I had gained 16 lbs. So....not giving into those cravings as much! Plus, the morning sickness was worse this time around and Taylor provides some great exercise.
Stretch marks: NONE!
Movement: She's moving in there and I can tell. I don't think they're full on kicks, but I feel like she's poking my belly here and there. I have an anterior placenta so I don't feel movements as early..
Cravings: Same as the last check in: Salad, cucumbers, and burrito factory. Also Boursin cheese and crackers. Also, breakfast. For morning, lunch and dinner. I could give up any food for some pancakes and waffles!
Sleep: Sleeping better, that's for sure! I just wish that I can get myself to go to bed earlier!
Best moment this last week: Hearing the heartbeat again. ..and hearing the doctor describe it as perfect. :)
Gender: GIRL!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button situation: Still an innie. ...and making me wish I never got a belly button piercing in my early 20s. Hoping this baby makes the scar fade!
What I miss: Beer, sushi, my waistline. Most of all, i'm worried about missing my one on one time with Taylor. I was looking at a lot of pictures of taylor, and we had so much fun as a family of 3. Plus, us girls always had fun adventures. I am honestly feeling anxiety of not giving her enough attention and one on one time.
What I am looking forward to: Everything!....decorating the nursery, seeing what this little one looks like, and seeing Taylor as a big sister.
Weekly wisdom: Taylor will be a great big sister, just will take some time to adjust to the idea. :)
Milestones: Baby is the size of a heirloom tomato
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"18 month" stats
So, Taylor was a little late for her 18 month check in. The 3 vaccinations were horrible for her. I hate seeing her so unhappy. Snuggles with us (and some Jamba Juice after the appt) made everything better though.
So, here are her stats:
Weight: 26 lbs 12 oz (50-75 percentile)
Height: 34 in (90 percentile)
Tall kid!
The Pedi encouraged moving her to a toddler bed (or put a tent on the crib)
..and to start potty training.
This girl is growing WAY TOO FAST!
So, here are her stats:
Weight: 26 lbs 12 oz (50-75 percentile)
Height: 34 in (90 percentile)
Tall kid!
The Pedi encouraged moving her to a toddler bed (or put a tent on the crib)
..and to start potty training.
This girl is growing WAY TOO FAST!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Random new Taylor time
Taylor can pretty much identify all her body parts. If you ask her where her nose is, or eyes, or toes, or belly, etc. She can point them out. My favorite is when you ask her where her hands are. She puts them up and waves them, which is just adorable.
Also, just this morning, completely randomly, she will put her finger up to her face and say shhhhhhh. I wasn't even talking her ear off, but I think its something new she learned at day care. Putting it in writing makes it sound so silly. But, seeing her do these cute things just melts my heart :)
Also, just this morning, completely randomly, she will put her finger up to her face and say shhhhhhh. I wasn't even talking her ear off, but I think its something new she learned at day care. Putting it in writing makes it sound so silly. But, seeing her do these cute things just melts my heart :)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Pregnancy Check In
How Preggers: 17 weeks 3 days
Weight gain: About 10 lbs, which is about 5 lbs less than this point with Taylor
Stretch marks: NONE!
Movement: I could have sworn I have felt those flutters all weeks but I'm pretty sure it's just gas. Pregnancy does weird things to your digestive track. Just sayin'.
Cravings: To not be nauseated every moment of the day. Salad. Cucumbers (just like with Taylor). Burrito Factory (just like with Taylor).
Sleep: Would be nice to sleep through the night. 3am knows me well. I just hope this doesn't rub off on the baby girl in the belly
Best moment this last week: Finding out we're having a girl!...and feeling the kicks.
Gender: GIRL! Mike will officially be outnumbered...unless of course you count the cats
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button situation: In and all normal and cute still. Just wait.
What I miss: Beer (especially since it was Superbowl Sunday yesterday). My waistline.
What I am looking forward to: Everything!
Weekly wisdom: If I go to bed earlier, perhaps this baby will sleep better once born? With Taylor, I was asleep by 9pm every night, and now, she's a champion sleeper. If this 11pm bedtime for me continues, what kind of sleeper will I have on my hands! That realization got me running to bed last week!
Milestones: Baby is the size of an onion
Weight gain: About 10 lbs, which is about 5 lbs less than this point with Taylor
Stretch marks: NONE!
Movement: I could have sworn I have felt those flutters all weeks but I'm pretty sure it's just gas. Pregnancy does weird things to your digestive track. Just sayin'.
Cravings: To not be nauseated every moment of the day. Salad. Cucumbers (just like with Taylor). Burrito Factory (just like with Taylor).
Sleep: Would be nice to sleep through the night. 3am knows me well. I just hope this doesn't rub off on the baby girl in the belly
Best moment this last week: Finding out we're having a girl!...and feeling the kicks.
Gender: GIRL! Mike will officially be outnumbered...unless of course you count the cats
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button situation: In and all normal and cute still. Just wait.
What I miss: Beer (especially since it was Superbowl Sunday yesterday). My waistline.
What I am looking forward to: Everything!
Weekly wisdom: If I go to bed earlier, perhaps this baby will sleep better once born? With Taylor, I was asleep by 9pm every night, and now, she's a champion sleeper. If this 11pm bedtime for me continues, what kind of sleeper will I have on my hands! That realization got me running to bed last week!
Milestones: Baby is the size of an onion
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Superbowl Sunday
We had our 2nd annual Superbowl party at Casa de Bugli.
The kids had a great time (Dominic, Eme and Taylor). I love seeing Taylor with other kids. She was quite the host.
Some of the guys had gone golfing before, so the beer was flowing and so were everyone's spirits.
The betting grid was successful...but not for us. I love me a good bet, but man, would've been nice to get a solid ROI. I think the time with friends more than made up for it!
The kids had a great time (Dominic, Eme and Taylor). I love seeing Taylor with other kids. She was quite the host.
Some of the guys had gone golfing before, so the beer was flowing and so were everyone's spirits.
The betting grid was successful...but not for us. I love me a good bet, but man, would've been nice to get a solid ROI. I think the time with friends more than made up for it!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Oakland Zoo
It has been way too long since we hung out with our Sacramento family. We got together with Susie, Lauri and Grandma. The cousins too (Alyssa, Jalen, Adam and Lindsey), of course, on Saturday. We had SUCH beautiful weather in the bay area, especially for February. Plus, we were all healthy and missing our family A LOT! So, last minute meet up at the Oak Zoo, was PERFECT! What a fun-tabulous day!
I have to say, its really hard living far away from them. We love the bay area, but I love seeing family more. ..and I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing Taylor with her cousins. She loves them, and they totally love her.
I have to say, its really hard living far away from them. We love the bay area, but I love seeing family more. ..and I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing Taylor with her cousins. She loves them, and they totally love her.
Friday, February 4, 2011
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