Day 2 – Tell us about your job.

Well my Job is boring (I'm on maternity leave now!!), i am a "dispatcher" at the University Student Apartments Maintenance Office. Basically a Receptionist for a complaint department. I make work orders and tell people to fix things. But on slow days i just play around on the internet or read. I also do some paper work and filing.
  
My "NEW" job now is to be a MOMMY, the best job in the world and I don't even have Titus here yet. So Far I love being a mommy. All his cute clothes and the Smell of this Lotions & Shampoo make me so excited. Even his little Diapers make me happy even though i know what will be coming out of them soon. So far i really like how clean my house is since i have been on Maternity Leave (one day... i cleaned the Living room/kitchen this morning) I'm getting everything i can organized and i'm sure that while my Mom is here we will do some more (i love to organize)

End Day 2

Update: We had another appointment to Check my Amniotic Fluid, Everything is NORMAL! normal fluid levels is 15 and we were at a 17.6. Hopefully we have this little guy so we don't have to do another one. They aren't that bad cause we get to see Titus but... i takes a lot of time and we already know he is a healthy little guy. (i'm just a little person.)

Day 1 – A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.

So i don't look like this now... This was back in my Freshman year of College.  

My Goal is to get back to that weight and grow my hair out & NEVER chop it off  again (sure i'll trim & cut a little but i wont CHOP it off again.)

Anyways I don't remember how this day was back in the day but So far today has been going OK. Sadly i am at work but It's my LAST DAY (so far at work there has been a pipe burst in one of the courts & work that someone left from last night [for real people- it's not that hard to get this stuff done])! I'll be here till Noon then at 2:30 we have  ANOTHER doctor's appointment. It's a good thing we live so close to the hospital other wise it would be a pain to have an appointment every two days (this little guy just needs to get here, & we really don't need to have these AFI's (Amniotic Fluid Index) the Fluid is NORMAL!). After the Appointment Mike and i have no other plans! just relax for the weekend & wait for this baby (i was hoping i wouldn't make it to 39 weeks but i just might make it to 40 {dang it})

 END DAY 1

 While i am thinking about it.. i'm going to Announce my Resolutions/Goals for 2011

These aren't in any order.

1.Get back down to PRE-Pregnancy Weight (maybe LOWER)

2. Do the Sprint LUNATIC TRIATHLON. 

(this is a must since my FIL has signed me up.)

3.Keep things as organized has possible with the new addition.

4. Find Cute Craft ideas to do for this little guy.

5. Only be a "Social Pop Drinker" (meaning i will only drink pop if it is offered/available i won't go out and buy my own)

6. Cook/Eat Healthier. (If I'm going to be little again i need to eat better)

7. Be a better Journal Keeper. I don't want to forget all the cool,silly, crazy things Titus & Mike think of or do.

8. Read the BoM!

9. Spend the weekends making memories with Titus & Mike.

10.  Set weekly goals to accomplish..

 

30 day Blog Challenge

I'm not saying that i am going to really keep up with this but till this baby gets here i will need something to do. Today is my LAST DAY OF WORK!!!! yay, but i have no idea how i'm going to keep myself busy till he gets here. Maybe read, Blog, Organize his room some more,maybe craft and (of course) SLEEP!
So here is what i will be writing/blogging about:

30 Day Blog Challenge:

Day 1 – A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 – Tell us about your job.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – Something you are proud of.
Day 10 – A photo of your favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – A photo from high school?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 –Explain a hobby of yours
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Your favorite childhood show.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – Your favorite trip you have been on.
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 - Your biggest Pet Peeve
Day 30 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 31 – A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened to you today.

38 weeks & counting...

12 more days till my Due date & only 2 days left at work.... Everything is ready for the little man to get here.
Dr. says I'm still measuring small for being 38 weeks, but i feel huge. My Dr. is out of the office this week so we will see what the Other Dr thinks. We did an AFI to check the fluid and everything is looking good, it's normal. He is really active and always moving. i have gained a total of 24 lbs. My ribs are so sore and i cant bend over.

Quick update: Christmas & New Years Random picture overload.

Christmas & New Years were great, we were able to spend both with our families!
We took our chances in the storm on Monday the 20th after we had a dr appointment. (the dr said that i am/was "measuring smaller than normal") Anyways the roads were pretty bad but Mike is an excellent driver and we made it in one piece to Price.
We Played with Baby L till the other Monkey's got to Price.

 Baby L loves her uncle Mike. She took about a two hour nap with him.

 Just Chillin... We did a lot of this till Christmas Eve. 

We played lots of games, Talked a ton & eat way to much. 

Christmas Eve was filled with Excitement. We waited for the rest Mikes family to join us..

These Pictures are random.

 These Peeps joined us from Florida.

 Waiting for the Christmas Eve Show to start...

 Baby L In her cute Christmas PJ's

 Miss Kenna ..

 Kyla, the girl, the boy & Mama Terry

 Papa Terry Reading the Christmas Story to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.

 Banana, The Boy & Em...

 Em & the Boy loved to play together.

 Writing letters to Santa

 Sending the letters to Santa

 the Girl...

 Christmas Morning

 Man am i Spoiled... Mike got me a New Sewing machine... I am so excited to start on my projects

 Baby L loved playing with the wrapping paper.

 The Mess... it was crazy and lots of fun to see everyone open their presents.

 The Girl Jumping on the Tramp.

Crazy Kenna Jumping on the tramp.

 

The Boy showing off his skills.

For new years Mike went sleding with his neices... I was sad i couldn't go but i went shopping instead. 

 Little Em ... She looks so determined ...

 Russ Pulling the girls up the hill.

 Kenna Just chillin..

 This is what i did most of the time... Played on the computer... Check out that BIG belly.

We did spend lots of time with my family but we always forget our camera so i Borrowed some from my sister. We played lots of games, Played some Basketball, ate way to much Beef Stick.. ( i love beef stick with Sprite) I drank WAY to much Sprite (being pregnant is the best during the holidays)  & we played a Lot with "the Kam Bam!"

 She is super cute & so tiny!

 The Ivory Girls like to go over the top when it comes to wrapping.

 Talking To Uncle Mike

Her Parents are going to have a hard time keeping the boys away from her. 

But she will have Cousin who will fight them off too.

 Just Practicing...

She looks so little when Uncle Mike holds her. 

When we got back from all the excitement in Price we went to  have an ultrasound... Our little Man is doin great. Measuring just fine (his tummy is measuring on the lower end of normal but it is normal non the less..) here is our handsome guy... I think the is sucking his thumb, because neither one of us has big lips. 

 This is his comfy bed that is waiting for him...

Chocolate & Orange Cookies!

I promise i will Blog about christmas... I'm just lazy and don't want to hook the camera up to my computer...
But i'm not to lazy to make cookies (so i'm not really lazy i guess).
Tonight while the Hubby and i were just chillin & watching Friends we decided that i should make some cookies... so we looked through this little cookie cookbook my Friend from High school gave me. Chocolate & Orange Cookies sounded really good to a me (a 9 months pregnant lady).

SO here is the Yummy Recipe if you want to try them out...

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter            1 1/2 c. Flour

1 c. Sugar                            1/2 tsp baking soda

1 egg                                    1/4 tsp Baking Powder

Zest of 1 Orange                   1/4 tsp Salt

1 tsp. Vanilla                         1 1/2 c. Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 375.
Beat the butter and sugar together. Add egg, orange zest, and Vanilla.
Sift together the dry ingredients (you really don't have to do this, it all blends together anyway) Stir the dry ingredients and chocolate chips into the butter mixture & combine.
Roll into balls. Use your finger to flatten onto a non-stick baking sheet 2 in. apart.
Bake 8 to 10 min. cool for 5.
When cool, store in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days.
This makes 2 dozen.
(sorry no pictures cause we ate them so fast and i would have to hook the camera up to the computer...)

Awesome Husband!

So i need to brag... My husband is the best!
          I think i facebook about him at least once a week.

I don't know what i would do with out him... Especially now that Titus is almost here.
          Yesterday while i was at work all day he cleaned up the office/Titus' room, did the dishes AND         helped/made  dinner (i had to get visiting teaching done so Brooke if you read this we got it done!) for me, his brother & himself and it was really good.

Mike did my Dream proposal with out me even telling him! how awesome is he!

           He Lets me cuddle him and hug him when i'm not feeling well. He ties my shoes, cause i can't bend over to do it anymore. He doesn't let me carry anything heavy, he would get mad at me if i started running for my work outs. He loves Feeling Titus move and likes to move him around in my belly.

Mike Helped me get this degree ( along with my parents) Mike Helped me did my Stats homework, Helped me with Chemistry, And Anatomy.

He always surprises me at Christmas with something that i really wanted but never really expected to get...

          Like this year he got me an awesome sewing machine! i don't think he realized that now i have to get fabric and spend money on fun projects for him and Titus... (good thing is he likes to pick out fabric with me)

Mike gave me flowers, DARK chocolate, and took me on our first date for our 1 yr Dating Anniversary.

My Anniversary Present last year! I was so excited that i didn't have to knead the bread in a bowl on the floor anymore. This this has saved my wrists so much pain.

              He doesn't mind that i got him Church Socks & a pillow for Christmas ( he is so hard to buy for because he likes computer stuff so i let him get a printer also that he could pick out)
He is so great with kids (doesn't surprise me) but i love watching him with our nieces & nephews.

Baby L Sleeping on Mikey

          He is a big Teddy bear and so funny. Baby L & Kambri would cuddle with him all day if they could.

Last year Franky loved to tell mike stories before he fell asleep.

          Just watching him with the kids makes me so excited for when Titus gets here. I might have to fight with Mike to feed Titus just so i can hold my own baby. He just loves kids.

Em & Banana when Mike went for a Visit a Few years ago.

I'm Sure He hates it when i talk about him but this is the best way for me to document how awesome he is. I can't ever stay mad at him cause he just has the most handsome face. He also makes me laugh and i always forget what i got mad about.

Look at that Handsome Face!

 He is very protective of me, he always tells me when to take a break from cleaning or being on my feet, He doesn't like me driving anywhere by myself (like when i went to my parents by myself over Christmas... that is a story for another time)

once again.... we have so much fun in the car.

He Has an AMAZING voice! I could listen to him sing all day!
He is so friendly. sure he does it jokingly sometimes but he waves at almost everyone when we are driving down the road.

We had so much on our Honeymoon honking & waving at random people on the Freeway...

He is SO FUNNY. i think everyone would agree with me, he is always up for a crazy game of something interesting at my Parents house. He always gives us a good laugh with the crazy voices & sounds he makes.

Mike on his mission i remember seeing this picture on his facebook when we first started dating. I had to meet this goofy guy!

He is always pulling some kind of weird face...

I just love this guy. He is going to be an awesome example to Titus. He is an amazing example to me.

Love ya Miker!

35 weeks!

Here i am board at work....
    So i'll update you on how baby Titus is doin!

I don't have pictures from Christmas on my computer yet so that will have to wait for another post.

This is 35 weeks only 5 more to go!

The Dr. says that i am measuring smaller than normal.

(my thoughts: I'm smaller than normal doc. & he is in a different position every time.)

We go in for an ultra sound on the 5th to see how everything is going. On the 7th we go to a  Dr. Appointment & from here on out we go every week... So exciting

I can't wait to have this little guy here... I'm getting use to the Braxton  Hicks Contractions. My Ribs hurt but i have awesome SIL's who told me to put ice on it to get him out of them.  (it worked like a charm)

Last night sleeping was tough i don't know if it was because of Titus, Mike or the fact that i had to get up at 6. His room still needs to be cleaned up... and organized. but everything is coming together, Soon this little guy is be blessing our lives and making us the happiest Parents ever!