AAAHHH....CHOO!!!

Allergies... man do they really get me down!!! The last few days have been rough. I just wish that I could breathe with ease. I would highly recommend if anyone is thinking of buying stock to buy stock in Kleenex... I've been using almost a box a day... ugh!!! Other than allergies I am feeling great in regards to my pregnancy. I go to the doctor Friday and will get to schedule my BIG ultrasound. I can't wait!!! Even though we are not finding out if this little blessing is a boy or a girl, it still will be fun to see how well this baby is growing. The babies thumps and bumps are getting stronger and that is awesome!!! If I could just get rid of these allergies I would be all set... until then... I'll just keep on blowing my nose... all day long!!! ~ Jenn

Cleaning day!!!

Well... it's Memorial Day weekend. We usually spend the weekend up at the cottage, but we just have so much going on right now and the weather was just not good cottage weather, so we stayed home. I must be nesting because I decided to start working in the nursery today. Boy did I have my work cut out for me!!! Here's a few pictures of the room at the beginning of the day... it kind of looks like the never-ending job...

After cleaning and organizing ALL day...

DRUM ROLL PLEASE...

TA DA!!! It actually looks like a room... a baby could actually sleep in the crib right now. It's just amazing to me. The picture in the middle is the closet, after I cleaned it out... and the last picture is with the closet full of "baby things". I can't believe I already have baby clothes hanging in the closet... I never thought that was going to happen today. It sure feels good!!!

Now the next job is to find cheap carpet and get the room painted. There is still a lot to do, but it at least looks like a bedroom again!!!

Operation Nursery...

So I've started working on the nursery... boy do I have A LOT of work ahead of me!!! Right now the room is half filled with "storage" items... Jon's going to be so happy when he realizes that it all has to go downstairs... oh well!!! Today I went and picked out my bedding material. A lady that I work with is going to be making all my bedding. We are not finding out the sex of the baby so I had to go with something that would work for boy or girl. Here is what I picked out...
If the baby is a girl, we'll use the floral print to make some pillows, basket liners and other fun things... I can't wait!!! I think it is going to be SO cute!!!

Right now the plan is to paint 3 of the walls a neutral/beige color and then we'll have an accent wall that is brown. Then to make it fun we'll put some polka dots on the wall, if it's a girl maybe we'll add a few flowers here and there. I am really starting to get excited about this!!! I better get my buns cleaning that room out... there is SO much to do yet:)

Happy Mother's Day!!!

I can't believe that I am 16 weeks/4 months pregnant already!!! The time sure is flying by!!! I have been feeling much better. This past week my allergies were a challenge, but they seem to be calming down a bit and I am actually able to breathe again and that is great!!!

I have SO much to be thankful for this Mother's Day. It's hard to believe that 4 years ago is when we decided to start trying for a family. There were many days I wondered if I would ever be a mom. Thankfully God has a blessed plan for each and everyone of us. The journey has not always been easy, but God is good and not only were we blessed by the presence of Claudia Clara, but now baby #2 is on the way!!! God is AMAZING!!! Great things truly do come to those who wait!!!

On this Mother's Day I also just want to say a special thanks to my amazing husband. He is the other half that makes me whole. Some day's are a bit more challenging than others, but at the end of the day I am just so blessed to have him and be loved by him. He genuinely loves me for me and I love him for him... that alone is a special thing... because I know there are MANY days I may not always be lovable. Thank you Jon for being my husband... I love you!!!

Alright... so enough of all the lovey dovey stuff... can you tell that I am hormonal today?!?! This morning it was a blessing to take that 16 week picture. It was also VERY special because a great friend of mine let me borrow her Doppler and I was able to hear the babies heartbeat. It made for an extra special Mother's Day!!! Thanks Raelynn!!! So without further a due... here is my 16 week picture...

4 weeks ~ 8 weeks ~

12 weeks ~ 16 weeks ~

Happy Mother's Day to all Mother's!!! ~ Love, Jenn

I'm a Stay at Home Mom!!!

Well... at least I am a stay at home mom until September!!! I am so excited to be home for the next few months. To make it even better I am feeling MUCH better!!! I still get some nausea every once in a while, but it is so much better. Right now I can honestly say I LOVE being pregnant!!! My allergies are starting to get a bit under control again too... which is great... it sure is nice being able to breathe again!!!

This summer is going to be all about making memories. I can't wait to make it extra special for Claudia. She is at such a fun stage right now, and is like a little sponge soaking EVERYTHING in, so I can't wait to make many new memories with her.

Make sure to check back Sunday as that is when I'll reveal the next belly picture... I am quite excited to see the change.

Thanks again for all of your love and support:) ~ Jenn

I bought my first baby thing!!!

Well the garage sales have begun!!! YEAH!!! I am all about a bargain!!! Today I found a double stroller for $5... yup... that's right $5!!! I couldn't believe it. Yeah, it's used and a little worn, but it works GREAT!!! I can't believe that next year at this time I'll have 2 kiddos to put in a stroller. I also found a BUMBO for $5 today... (for those of you who don't know a BUMBO is a special seat that you can sit your baby in to help them sit on their own... it's really cool)!!! Oh yeah... I also got Claudia a whole new wardrobe of outside play clothes, she is all set now... gotta love those garage sales bargains!!!