You are never going to believe what happened to me this morning......Ok, well maybe Sari and Luke can believe it. But I couldn't.
Last night I pulled in my driveway and noticed I had a quarter tank of gas left. I didn't think anything of it as I live less than 2 miles from the gas station. So this morning I got in the car and started heading straight to the gas station. Well as I was pulling up by the Outlet Mall my car started slowing down...slower then slower then slower. I ended up pulling over on the side of the road just past the Outlet Mall. I didn't know what the heck to do. I figured I was probably just out of gas, but it was freezing this morning and all I could think about was that I was going to be stranded on the side of the road and have to walk my booty to the gas station...wa waaaaaa!
Thankfully an angel appeared! (ok, maybe not an angel literally!) But my neighbor Erica called me and came to my rescue. She had driven by just as I had put on my flashing lights.
Erica drove me to the gas station where I had to purchase a $6.00 gas can that fit 2 gallons of gas! (What a rip-off!) Then she drove me back to my car where I proceeded to try and take of the gas can top. Well ya know how they have the plastic tops w/ the little part that you push down so that the top can't unscrew easily.....well because it was so cold outside I couldn't get it to push down to turn the cap. So I am freaking out, having to use my keys and tear the damn thing! Finally I got it and started filling my car up.
So if it weren't for my wonderful neighbor I would have been stranded in the cold all by my lonesome trying to figure out what the heck to do!
Thanks ERICA!!! LOVE YA!!!!!!
My Family
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Invisalign
If I had a scanner, I would post a picture for you of myself with braces. The reason, because today I started with Invisalign. Oh yes, here I go again, torturing myself with pain to make my teeth straight. After 4 years with braces, my ortho couldn't seem to get the pearly whites straight, or the lack of him providing a retainer could have helped the situation. Either way I am putting my mouth through excruciating pain again to straighten my teeth. My uncle took a before picture of my teeth and I am excited to see what the after result will be.
Monday, December 15, 2008
If I could write a book about life, I would write about marriage. I would write about how communication is so important between a husband and wife. Luke and I have truly had our fair share of hardships in the last couple of years. I am thankful that our relationship only seems to become stronger. The only reason I believe that our relationship has become stronger is because of our communication. It is hard to talk about when you feel sad, hurt, mad and angry....but if your spouse knows how you feel it is a lot easier for them to understand you and what you are going through. My words don't always come out spoken softly and in a nice tone....but it's better for them to come out rather than not. I don't appreciate going through the difficult times, but what can ya do, right? I am just thankful that I have an amazing husband who loves me and is there for me.
I could tell you now about each frustration that we have had since June 12, 2004, but why bother. I can't dwell on the past and the unfortunate things we have had to go through. All I can do is pray that life gets better and that Luke and I go to each other for strength, but most of all to God. We were at church on Saturday night before our night out with my parents....the message was on Romans chapter 3. Romans is a difficult book to understand, but it is amazing how we see over and over in the Bible God's faithfulness to us. He will not leave us or forsake us. I am reminded again and again that we have a truly loving God.
I could tell you now about each frustration that we have had since June 12, 2004, but why bother. I can't dwell on the past and the unfortunate things we have had to go through. All I can do is pray that life gets better and that Luke and I go to each other for strength, but most of all to God. We were at church on Saturday night before our night out with my parents....the message was on Romans chapter 3. Romans is a difficult book to understand, but it is amazing how we see over and over in the Bible God's faithfulness to us. He will not leave us or forsake us. I am reminded again and again that we have a truly loving God.It is funny, because lately I have been missing Luke during the day while I am at work. I can't wait to get home and be with him, make dinner for him and just be together. I feel like we are at a place in our relationship that we haven't been in a long time. We are really enjoying each other and finding joy in our marriage. It's a wonderful feeling. Now this doesn't mean that life is perfect with my hubby, of course we still argue, but all in all there is an understanding lately that no matter what, life will be ok.
Ok, sorry for my strange rambling about marriage.......but that is just how I feel.
The picture above is from the weekend. We went with my parents, Sari and Ryan to Kinkaid's in St. Paul for dinner and then a limo picked us up and took us around St. Paul to look at Christmas lights. We had a wonderful time! Here are a few pics :)
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tag, You're it!
The task is to take the sixth folder on your comp and pull up the sixth pic and describe it. Then, tag four others.
This picture was taken June 2007 at Albertville Friendly Days. We had a blast that night, and everyone was friendly :)
I Tag: Natalie, Steph, Chris and Bethany
TGIF
You know how you come up with a list in your head of exactly what you would love for Christmas, but all of it put together is just WAY TOO expensive and you probably won't even get 1 item. Well here is that list for me.
1. Tall Uggs (Women's Classic Tall - Color Chocolate - Price $160
2. The Cricut - Price $299
OK, so my list is shorter than I thought. But I guess that is good right!? Then I am not being greedy? :)
Last night Sari came with me to Jazzercise. It was a lot of fun, and of course a great workout. We went home and Luke had made dinner so we ate and then looked at all the Jewelry that had come in from my party.
So everyone who bought, your orders are in. I will come around this weekend and drop stuff off.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
1. Tall Uggs (Women's Classic Tall - Color Chocolate - Price $160
2. The Cricut - Price $299
OK, so my list is shorter than I thought. But I guess that is good right!? Then I am not being greedy? :)
Last night Sari came with me to Jazzercise. It was a lot of fun, and of course a great workout. We went home and Luke had made dinner so we ate and then looked at all the Jewelry that had come in from my party.
So everyone who bought, your orders are in. I will come around this weekend and drop stuff off.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Weekend Recap
I was at home sick on Tuesday. I woke up with a fever and felt just horrible. I slept the whole day and got out of bed only to eat dinner.
Yesterday I headed to my favorite place in Champlin, Lavish Salon. I got my hair done of course. There is nothing better than a new cut and color for the holidays.
We had a great long Thanksgiving Weekend. Here is the recap.
Thursday: Dinner at my parents, taking way too many pictures and laughing w/ my cousin Abby and Sari and I, the "things" game w/ all the cousins, very fun....Shopping from 10pm-1am at the Outlet Mall where we were practically trampled to death in Pac Sun....not getting to bed until about 3am.
Friday: I woke up and headed to work for 2 hours....went home and made cranberry sauce and took a nice long nap...headed to Luke's parents for Thanksgiving dinner...enjoyed a good meal and a couple hands of 31.
Saturday: Breakfast with my family at my house, I made killer egg bake...up to the cabin to read and cross-stitch (yes I am a grandma!)...Dinner at a hick restaurant where our family laughed hysterically the whole time....playing the game "things" with my family and friends of parents that stopped by....Luke and I getting beat to a pulp by Ryan and Sari at Cranium Cadoodle or whatever its called.
Sunday: Dad making breakfast...heading to Little Falls to pheasant hunt...hunting for 3 hours where I actually got some beebees in a bird....woo hoo!...Dinner at Pizza Ranch and then home to not be able to fall asleep at night!
Whew...so that is the recap of last weekend.
Not too much exciting this week. I am looking forward to the weekend, we don't have too many plans.....so it should be nice and relaxing. Ta Ta for now!
Yesterday I headed to my favorite place in Champlin, Lavish Salon. I got my hair done of course. There is nothing better than a new cut and color for the holidays.
We had a great long Thanksgiving Weekend. Here is the recap.
Thursday: Dinner at my parents, taking way too many pictures and laughing w/ my cousin Abby and Sari and I, the "things" game w/ all the cousins, very fun....Shopping from 10pm-1am at the Outlet Mall where we were practically trampled to death in Pac Sun....not getting to bed until about 3am.
Friday: I woke up and headed to work for 2 hours....went home and made cranberry sauce and took a nice long nap...headed to Luke's parents for Thanksgiving dinner...enjoyed a good meal and a couple hands of 31.
Saturday: Breakfast with my family at my house, I made killer egg bake...up to the cabin to read and cross-stitch (yes I am a grandma!)...Dinner at a hick restaurant where our family laughed hysterically the whole time....playing the game "things" with my family and friends of parents that stopped by....Luke and I getting beat to a pulp by Ryan and Sari at Cranium Cadoodle or whatever its called.
Sunday: Dad making breakfast...heading to Little Falls to pheasant hunt...hunting for 3 hours where I actually got some beebees in a bird....woo hoo!...Dinner at Pizza Ranch and then home to not be able to fall asleep at night!
Whew...so that is the recap of last weekend.
Not too much exciting this week. I am looking forward to the weekend, we don't have too many plans.....so it should be nice and relaxing. Ta Ta for now!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Turkey day was a blast. We had a great meal over at my parents house and everyone liked my deviled eggs! :)
After dinner we played games with my cousins, it was fun.
Before we ate our meal we went around the room to say what we were thankful for. It went Ryan and then Luke. Everyone was being all serious and when it got to Ryan he said, "I am thankful for Luke." We all burst out laughing. I said that I was thankful for my job.
Well that is all...........I am tired from my shopping extravaganza last night. We were at the outlet mall from 10pm to just after 1am. So, my mind can't do a whole lot, I have some pics from our experience that I will post later!
Love to all!
After dinner we played games with my cousins, it was fun.
Before we ate our meal we went around the room to say what we were thankful for. It went Ryan and then Luke. Everyone was being all serious and when it got to Ryan he said, "I am thankful for Luke." We all burst out laughing. I said that I was thankful for my job.
Well that is all...........I am tired from my shopping extravaganza last night. We were at the outlet mall from 10pm to just after 1am. So, my mind can't do a whole lot, I have some pics from our experience that I will post later!
Love to all!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
I like these peeps!
These pictures are from the jewelry party at my house.
I can't believe that tomorrow is already Wednesday. We have a VERY FUN weekend ahead of us.
Wednesday night I will be making devilled eggs for Thanksgiving.
Thursday the plan is to wake up and watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Head to my parents house about 11am. Spend the day there, eat good food, play games. Then we will head back to my house around 7pm or so. Then we are hitting the "Albertville Crawl", then we are getting in line at the Outlet Mall at 11pm for the stores to open at Midnight.
Friday I have to work from 8:30am-11am and then I will probably head home for a nap. We are then having Thanksgiving dinner that night w/ Luke's side of the family.
Saturday morning we are waking up and heading to the cabin to hang out w/ my fam. and then on Sunday go pheasant hunting.
It should be a fun weekend.
I hope everyone has a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Friday, November 21, 2008
A Great Turnout
Last night was a blast! There were 12 people that ended up coming to my house. We had a great time looking at jewelry, drinking wine, apple cider, hot chocolate w/ peppermint shnapps and Hazelnut coffee! :) Oh and we ate FABULOUS cookies that Bethany made by scratch for the special occasion.
So if anyone was not able to make it, you still have time to get orders in.......I will be closing the show on Monday, the 24th.
Go to www.liasophia.com/alipeterson click on "Our Jewelry" and then "Current Catalog".
Funny things about last night.......My sister decided to light EVERY SINGLE candle in my house, which if you have been in my house, is A LOT! I went to put out the mugs and one of my favorite mugs went flying out of my hand and broke all over the floor. This is the 2nd glass I have broke this week.......not sure why things keep flying out of my hands! Bethany and Sari and I pulled out the camera after everyone had left and started taking pictures of ourselves (I will post them this weekend) we are dorks who love the camera!
So that is about it for now. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
A Gift from the FedEx Man
Our FedEx guy at work is really nice and we talk about dogs.
He made everyone in our office who has a dog this dog toy. My babies will love it!
(if it isn't destroyed in .2 seconds!)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Happy Birthday Rebecca!!!!!
I want to give a shout out! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!Monday, November 17, 2008
A Loss that can Never be replaced
So I copied this picture from Natalie's blog. Here we are showing off that the 3 of us all finally have rings around our fingers. We spent tons of time together back in the day.
It is sad to say that the 3 of us who have been great friends since way back when now share way too much in common. On Nov. 12th, 2005 Natalie lost her first baby, Allen Michael. On April 13th, 2007 I lost my little Brian Lucas, on September 29, 2008 I lost my second little baby, which I call Angel #2, on Friday night, November 14, Steph lost a baby. This would have been her second child. Now that little Angel is up in heaven playing with others.
Losing a baby is such a difficult thing. It is not something that many can understand and you could always look at it as, "it could be worse if...". But no matter what if some else may have had something worse happen, what you experienced hurts and it is no fun. For that moment I like to go back to my common phrase, "it sucks."
It sucks that Natalie lost her baby boy and that Nora and Joli don't have a big brother to play with. It sucks that Steph miscarried and that Addie won't have a little sister or brother as soon as they thought. It sucks that I don't get to even start trying again until probably June.
Like Natalie said, I am sad for the 3 of us. That all 3 of us have experienced loss. It may not be exactly the same, but it is loss of a child and that is sad and it hurts.
God has a plan, I am sure of that. I just pray for Steph, that right now God comforts her in this time of hurt and that he leads her through it with strength.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Give Clean Water
My co-worker is raising money for clean water
http://www.charitywater.org/birthdays/fundraiser/sept/view/554
http://www.charitywater.org/birthdays/fundraiser/sept/view/554
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
"AT FIRST SIGHT"
I am reading a book right now by Nicholas Sparks called, "At First Sight". In the book a father is giving advice to his son in regards to marriage. I thought this was great advice!
He is talking in about arguments in marriage........."People are who they are and no one is prefect, but marriage is about becoming a team. You're going to spend the rest of your life learning about each other, and every now and then, things blow up. But the beauty of marriage is that if you picked the right person and you both love each other, you'll always figure out a way to get through it."
He is talking in about arguments in marriage........."People are who they are and no one is prefect, but marriage is about becoming a team. You're going to spend the rest of your life learning about each other, and every now and then, things blow up. But the beauty of marriage is that if you picked the right person and you both love each other, you'll always figure out a way to get through it."
Allen Michael's Anniversary
Three years ago today my dear friends Allen and Natalie Lepien lost their baby boy.
I can remember when I first heard the news, I was sitting in my office where I worked at Counselor Realty. I think I got a call from a friend's mom telling me what had happened. Natalie had been working at the time and her and I would constantly email back and forth all day long. I felt like I knew everything that had gone on during her pregnancy. So when I heard the news I can remember this panicked sort of feeling, almost like I couldn't breathe. Steph and I headed up to Duluth the next day to support our dear friends. It was so hard to see them in so much pain.
Natalie and Allen had to face a very unfortunate situation losing their beloved baby boy. But watching the way that shaped them and how it brought them closer together has been a beautiful thing to see. That doesn't replace the pain though. The pain of losing a child never goes away. There are good days but the bad days still creep in here and there.
The day I found out that Luke and I lost little Brian, I called Natalie right away. She had been there for me so much through my pregnancy and was so excited for us. When she heard the news she cried for me.
You can't really understand the pain and loss of a child until it happens to you. And I never wish that upon anyone.
But today, I remember little Allen Michael and pray for his beautiful parents.
Today my heart hurts for Allen and Natalie!
God help them through today!!!
I can remember when I first heard the news, I was sitting in my office where I worked at Counselor Realty. I think I got a call from a friend's mom telling me what had happened. Natalie had been working at the time and her and I would constantly email back and forth all day long. I felt like I knew everything that had gone on during her pregnancy. So when I heard the news I can remember this panicked sort of feeling, almost like I couldn't breathe. Steph and I headed up to Duluth the next day to support our dear friends. It was so hard to see them in so much pain.
Natalie and Allen had to face a very unfortunate situation losing their beloved baby boy. But watching the way that shaped them and how it brought them closer together has been a beautiful thing to see. That doesn't replace the pain though. The pain of losing a child never goes away. There are good days but the bad days still creep in here and there.
The day I found out that Luke and I lost little Brian, I called Natalie right away. She had been there for me so much through my pregnancy and was so excited for us. When she heard the news she cried for me.
You can't really understand the pain and loss of a child until it happens to you. And I never wish that upon anyone.
But today, I remember little Allen Michael and pray for his beautiful parents.
Today my heart hurts for Allen and Natalie!
God help them through today!!!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Weekend Update
I had a great weekend. Friday night I ended up going to work out after work, headed home for a shower and then ran errands in the Grove, of course with my babies.....they love going for a "ride" we call it. Every time I say the word "ride" they know that they get to go in the car. Hogan sits in the front seat and looks forward just like a little person, he is SO cute. Sadie sits in the seat directly behind me every time. ahhh, my babies!
Saturday I woke up, got ready and headed with my neighbor Angie to New Richmond, WI. We pulled in just after 1:30pm and enjoyed almost 12 hours of scrapbooking. I was so proud of my progress, I was able to accomplish 17 pages, Angie beat me, completing 20 pages!
I can't wait to scrapbook again.......oh wait, I am gonna do that tonight :)
Work has been good, a little slower than everyone would like, but good. I am just thankful everyday that I have a job!
Last night I was reminded about how lucky I am. Luke and I were watching TV and I went upstairs to make some tea, he called, "are you coming back to sit with me?" I said, "yes, of course!" It was so nice to know that my hubby enjoys even just sitting next to me watching TV. I love him! I am so thankful for a loving wonderful husband!
That is it for now. Oh, I started reading a new book......At First Sight, by Nicholas Sparks. I will let you know how it is.....it was hard to get into, but now it is pretty good. I am hoping to finish by this weekend!
1 more thing, I have been playing the piano A LOT lately. I am seriously contemplating taking lessons again to brush up on everything. I would LOVE to start teaching piano to the kids in my neighborhood. (Jacci - if you are reading this I may call you for some tips!)
Saturday I woke up, got ready and headed with my neighbor Angie to New Richmond, WI. We pulled in just after 1:30pm and enjoyed almost 12 hours of scrapbooking. I was so proud of my progress, I was able to accomplish 17 pages, Angie beat me, completing 20 pages!
I can't wait to scrapbook again.......oh wait, I am gonna do that tonight :)
Work has been good, a little slower than everyone would like, but good. I am just thankful everyday that I have a job!
Last night I was reminded about how lucky I am. Luke and I were watching TV and I went upstairs to make some tea, he called, "are you coming back to sit with me?" I said, "yes, of course!" It was so nice to know that my hubby enjoys even just sitting next to me watching TV. I love him! I am so thankful for a loving wonderful husband!
That is it for now. Oh, I started reading a new book......At First Sight, by Nicholas Sparks. I will let you know how it is.....it was hard to get into, but now it is pretty good. I am hoping to finish by this weekend!
1 more thing, I have been playing the piano A LOT lately. I am seriously contemplating taking lessons again to brush up on everything. I would LOVE to start teaching piano to the kids in my neighborhood. (Jacci - if you are reading this I may call you for some tips!)
Friday, November 7, 2008
Today I am thankful for sweatshirts...........they are so warm and cuddly. They are especially great to be wearing on days like today when it is snowing and you just want to feel warm.
This weekend I am going scrapbooking on Saturday from 1pm - Midnight. I am really looking forward to it and excited to get caught up on some pages.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
This weekend I am going scrapbooking on Saturday from 1pm - Midnight. I am really looking forward to it and excited to get caught up on some pages.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Powerful Woman's Motto:
Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the Devil shudders & says..."Oh shit...she's awake!!"
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
This afternoon I headed to the doctors office for another ultrasound to make sure everything is looking ok. Thankfully, we are good to go! I had more blood drawn so I am hoping that my level came down again this week. Once my HCG is 5 or lower for 6 months, then we can start trying again.
Tonight I really don't have any plans. I absolutely HATE that it gets dark as I sit at my desk and watch the last hour of the day tick away on the clock. When I pull in the driveway and it is pitch black I have absolutely no desire to walk my dogs, but they are so hyper at the end of the day, so I have to.
Since it is the Thanksgiving season now, I decided that I should come up with something everyday that I am thankful for.....So.....Today, I am thankful for a job that allows me flexibility. I was able to leave work in the middle of the day for an appt. and come back. At my old job that wouldn't have been as easy to do.
So on Nov. 5th, 2008 - I am thankful for my job! (especially w/ the economy the way it is!)
Speaking of jobs, my friend Angie Hendrickx was just laid off from her job on Monday. She is a Chemical Lab Technician. If anyone knows of any companies that are hiring those positions or where she can maybe market herself too, let me know! (Ana and Nicole - I know we worked w/ some companies at TRS that may be a good fit for her.....can you remember any?)
Well that is all for today. Hope every has a good night.
Tonight I really don't have any plans. I absolutely HATE that it gets dark as I sit at my desk and watch the last hour of the day tick away on the clock. When I pull in the driveway and it is pitch black I have absolutely no desire to walk my dogs, but they are so hyper at the end of the day, so I have to.
Since it is the Thanksgiving season now, I decided that I should come up with something everyday that I am thankful for.....So.....Today, I am thankful for a job that allows me flexibility. I was able to leave work in the middle of the day for an appt. and come back. At my old job that wouldn't have been as easy to do.
So on Nov. 5th, 2008 - I am thankful for my job! (especially w/ the economy the way it is!)
Speaking of jobs, my friend Angie Hendrickx was just laid off from her job on Monday. She is a Chemical Lab Technician. If anyone knows of any companies that are hiring those positions or where she can maybe market herself too, let me know! (Ana and Nicole - I know we worked w/ some companies at TRS that may be a good fit for her.....can you remember any?)
Well that is all for today. Hope every has a good night.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
We have Fun!
My sister and I always have a lot of fun together. Last Thursday night we met up with Ryan and Sari at Bunkers in Minneapolis and watched a band, Said Method. They are REALLY good!
Here are some pics from the night!
Catching you up
I was informed yesterday by my sister that I have been doing a bad job of keeping my blog up to date. Maybe it is just hard because I feel like there really isn't anything to talk about anymore....I don't have the excitement of a new baby coming in the spring and all the things that go along with that, so my life is pretty boring right now to me. But for my sister here is the recap of my weekend and the boring-ness of life lately........wa waaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Friday night we were invited to go to a Halloween party. Luke didn't want to go so we went home, made dinner and then I started in on laundry. I HATE laundry. We handed out candy to all of the 6 kids that came around our neighborhood. This is how it went down. The doorbell would ring, the dogs would dart to the front door, bang against the glass and start barking.....Luke would hold back the dogs and I would hand out candy. It was really funny because these 2 little girls just stood there in front of me holding there bags out. Their dad told them to say trick or treat and they were too shy. If you don't say trick or treat you don't get candy from the Peterson's......I waited until she looked back at her dad and then she finally said it.........hahahaha I am mean, but this isn't go door to door and hold your bag out until someone puts candy in it . These kids need to learn the appropriate way to trick or treat! :)
So then I settled back into my laundry after the kids came. Luke of course ditches me at about 8:30pm to head to the neighbors. I was SO furious. I was left alone on Halloween! So finally when my neighbor got home I headed over there with my glass of wine to enjoy the rest of the night. The excitement that followed will go down in history books forever I tell you!
Ok, so it was great hanging out and chatting with my friend Angie and some neighbors. When I went to leave at about 11:30pm Matt, Angie's husband wanted me to head over to Duffy's house. He said that there were 4 cars that had just pulled up and he wanted to see what was going on. So after some nagging from my husband and "big" Troy (that is his nickname, his is just taller than the other Troy in our neighborhood), I headed over to Duffy's house with Matt. We knocked on the door and walked in. Duffy AKA Chris greeted us in his high pitch voice as he stood hunched over and said "I don't even know you guys!", Matt replied back, " I am your neighbor Matt and this is my wife!" After being let in we walked upstairs to find NERDVILLE USA in action. Seriously, you don't understand! People had their laptops out, just looked like the biggest dorks ever. I know, I know, that is mean, but I wish I could have taken a picture. We small chatted for a little bit and exited from Duffy's house. Luke and Troy were waiting outside for us laughing hysterically. It definitely was an interesting night and one that will be remembered! That was Friday night.
Saturday I didn't do much, I didn't feel good so I slept a lot and got more done around the house. Luke ended up having some neighborhood guys over and I watched the movie "Baby Mama". It was a good movie, but I expected it to be funnier than it really was.
Sunday we had lunch with Luke's parents and then I took a nap.....I love naps (plural, just for you Erica!!!)
So now it is election day and I am not looking forward to standing in line to vote. Hopefully it won't be too bad when I go. The bummer is that I woke up with a head ache and it has not gone away! Booo to headaches.
Hopefully that catches everyone up on what's been going on. So long!
Friday night we were invited to go to a Halloween party. Luke didn't want to go so we went home, made dinner and then I started in on laundry. I HATE laundry. We handed out candy to all of the 6 kids that came around our neighborhood. This is how it went down. The doorbell would ring, the dogs would dart to the front door, bang against the glass and start barking.....Luke would hold back the dogs and I would hand out candy. It was really funny because these 2 little girls just stood there in front of me holding there bags out. Their dad told them to say trick or treat and they were too shy. If you don't say trick or treat you don't get candy from the Peterson's......I waited until she looked back at her dad and then she finally said it.........hahahaha I am mean, but this isn't go door to door and hold your bag out until someone puts candy in it . These kids need to learn the appropriate way to trick or treat! :)
So then I settled back into my laundry after the kids came. Luke of course ditches me at about 8:30pm to head to the neighbors. I was SO furious. I was left alone on Halloween! So finally when my neighbor got home I headed over there with my glass of wine to enjoy the rest of the night. The excitement that followed will go down in history books forever I tell you!
Ok, so it was great hanging out and chatting with my friend Angie and some neighbors. When I went to leave at about 11:30pm Matt, Angie's husband wanted me to head over to Duffy's house. He said that there were 4 cars that had just pulled up and he wanted to see what was going on. So after some nagging from my husband and "big" Troy (that is his nickname, his is just taller than the other Troy in our neighborhood), I headed over to Duffy's house with Matt. We knocked on the door and walked in. Duffy AKA Chris greeted us in his high pitch voice as he stood hunched over and said "I don't even know you guys!", Matt replied back, " I am your neighbor Matt and this is my wife!" After being let in we walked upstairs to find NERDVILLE USA in action. Seriously, you don't understand! People had their laptops out, just looked like the biggest dorks ever. I know, I know, that is mean, but I wish I could have taken a picture. We small chatted for a little bit and exited from Duffy's house. Luke and Troy were waiting outside for us laughing hysterically. It definitely was an interesting night and one that will be remembered! That was Friday night.
Saturday I didn't do much, I didn't feel good so I slept a lot and got more done around the house. Luke ended up having some neighborhood guys over and I watched the movie "Baby Mama". It was a good movie, but I expected it to be funnier than it really was.
Sunday we had lunch with Luke's parents and then I took a nap.....I love naps (plural, just for you Erica!!!)
So now it is election day and I am not looking forward to standing in line to vote. Hopefully it won't be too bad when I go. The bummer is that I woke up with a head ache and it has not gone away! Booo to headaches.
Hopefully that catches everyone up on what's been going on. So long!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Over 80 Degrees
It is SOOOOOOOOOO flippin' hot in my office. I can't complain about the gorgeous day outside, but it sure is hard to work when you are dripping with sweat!
This is the message that our building sent us:
"We have received multiple calls regarding the warm temperatures within the building. Unfortunately we are unable to cool down the building with air-conditioning as the chiller has been drained for the winter and the weather today is unseasonably warm. Please advise if you need assistance in adjusting a thermostat. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you"
The frustrating thing is that it is going to be warm again tomorrow, so I guess I will be wearing shorts and a tank top! j/k
GO VOTE TOMORROW!
This is the message that our building sent us:
"We have received multiple calls regarding the warm temperatures within the building. Unfortunately we are unable to cool down the building with air-conditioning as the chiller has been drained for the winter and the weather today is unseasonably warm. Please advise if you need assistance in adjusting a thermostat. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you"
The frustrating thing is that it is going to be warm again tomorrow, so I guess I will be wearing shorts and a tank top! j/k
GO VOTE TOMORROW!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I have a cold
I have a cold :( Wa Waaaaaaaaa
For Luke's birthday we went out to our favorite mexican restaurant, Rancho Grande. We had a great dinner and each enjoyed a nice LARGE Margarita! I got Luke a nice shirt from Banana Republic and then tickets to the Wild game on Thursday night. I can't wait as the Wild are currently undefeated. We are taking are good friends with us to help celebrate, so ti should be a good time.
I have a busy weekend ahead of me. Thurs. night Wild game, Friday night Jazzercise and then Scrapbooking, Saturday neighborhood Halloween party and Sunday hopefully seeing some friends we haven't seen in a long time.
For Luke's birthday we went out to our favorite mexican restaurant, Rancho Grande. We had a great dinner and each enjoyed a nice LARGE Margarita! I got Luke a nice shirt from Banana Republic and then tickets to the Wild game on Thursday night. I can't wait as the Wild are currently undefeated. We are taking are good friends with us to help celebrate, so ti should be a good time.
I have a busy weekend ahead of me. Thurs. night Wild game, Friday night Jazzercise and then Scrapbooking, Saturday neighborhood Halloween party and Sunday hopefully seeing some friends we haven't seen in a long time.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Happy Birthday Luke!
Today is Luke's birthday! I have been sending him e-birthday cards all day! He is probably sick of them :)
But I found a sweet website today........If you want to know how to say something in another language, here you go!
http://www.howtosayin.com/
But I found a sweet website today........If you want to know how to say something in another language, here you go!
http://www.howtosayin.com/
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 15
At about 2pm or so I spoke to my doctor that day, I found out that I am having to go in for the next 3 weeks in a row to get my blood drawn and then every month for the next 6 months. On my way home from work on Wed. I was rearended on 169 north. I had neck pain immediately so I headed straight to my dads office. (My dad is a Chiropractor for those of you who don't know)
I thankfully gave myself enough room and didn't hit the car infront of me. I have little damage to my car, so that is good, but I do have a neck ache still today.
I was just emotionally and mentally exhausted on Wed. when I got home. I ate dinner, took my dogs on a nice long walk while I cried practically the whole way! (Good thing it was dark out so none of my neighbors could see me crying!) Then I crawled into bed to try and sleep. I have been having trouble falling asleep lately, but I think after the day I had, I was so exhausted I was practically out cold when my head hit the pillow.
Ok, so you are probably wondering what my doctor had to say. I really don't feel like sharing ALL the details, but the type of pregnancy I had, a baby cannot live, therefore the baby died. Now, because of the type of pregnancy they need to monitor a certain hormone to make sure it goes down to a negative level. Once it is negative they need to see the level there for at least 6 months before we can start trying again. This was a shock to me, because I was hoping we could start trying sooner than that. If everything happens right away, me being at a negative level now and then getting pregnant the first month we start trying, I will still probably be 28 by the time my next kid comes.
How do I feel about this you ask? Well, It is REALLY hard. Most all of our friends have kids already or are trying right now to have kids (well except Kurbis and Bethany, but they are heading back to Africa soon again). So where does that leave Luke and I? In our late 20's with no kid and 2 dogs........Don't get me wrong...I have a great life. I have a BEAUTIFUL home and a WONDERFUL family and a LOVING WONDERFUL husband. BUT........I feel like this just seperates us from people who are at a different place in life. We can't understand the parenting aspect yet, not getting any sleep because your kid wakes up every night, having to adjust to life with a kid and how that works, or even the exciting things that you get to do when you have a baby, like the 1st trip to the Apple Orchard, the first Thanksgiving, 1st pictures. So......that is where we are for now I guess and need ot accept it.
After an evening with family last night (Sunday the 19th) we hung out with my sister and Ryan. I am SO thankful for them. We are able to have such a great time with them, but be serious as well. Who would have thunk back in the day when I couldn't stand my sister that now she would be my best friend!
At about 2pm or so I spoke to my doctor that day, I found out that I am having to go in for the next 3 weeks in a row to get my blood drawn and then every month for the next 6 months. On my way home from work on Wed. I was rearended on 169 north. I had neck pain immediately so I headed straight to my dads office. (My dad is a Chiropractor for those of you who don't know)
I thankfully gave myself enough room and didn't hit the car infront of me. I have little damage to my car, so that is good, but I do have a neck ache still today.
I was just emotionally and mentally exhausted on Wed. when I got home. I ate dinner, took my dogs on a nice long walk while I cried practically the whole way! (Good thing it was dark out so none of my neighbors could see me crying!) Then I crawled into bed to try and sleep. I have been having trouble falling asleep lately, but I think after the day I had, I was so exhausted I was practically out cold when my head hit the pillow.
Ok, so you are probably wondering what my doctor had to say. I really don't feel like sharing ALL the details, but the type of pregnancy I had, a baby cannot live, therefore the baby died. Now, because of the type of pregnancy they need to monitor a certain hormone to make sure it goes down to a negative level. Once it is negative they need to see the level there for at least 6 months before we can start trying again. This was a shock to me, because I was hoping we could start trying sooner than that. If everything happens right away, me being at a negative level now and then getting pregnant the first month we start trying, I will still probably be 28 by the time my next kid comes.
How do I feel about this you ask? Well, It is REALLY hard. Most all of our friends have kids already or are trying right now to have kids (well except Kurbis and Bethany, but they are heading back to Africa soon again). So where does that leave Luke and I? In our late 20's with no kid and 2 dogs........Don't get me wrong...I have a great life. I have a BEAUTIFUL home and a WONDERFUL family and a LOVING WONDERFUL husband. BUT........I feel like this just seperates us from people who are at a different place in life. We can't understand the parenting aspect yet, not getting any sleep because your kid wakes up every night, having to adjust to life with a kid and how that works, or even the exciting things that you get to do when you have a baby, like the 1st trip to the Apple Orchard, the first Thanksgiving, 1st pictures. So......that is where we are for now I guess and need ot accept it.
After an evening with family last night (Sunday the 19th) we hung out with my sister and Ryan. I am SO thankful for them. We are able to have such a great time with them, but be serious as well. Who would have thunk back in the day when I couldn't stand my sister that now she would be my best friend!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Kinda dumb.....but here ya go!
1. What is your occupation? Closing Assistant
> 2. What color are your socks right now? Not wearing any!
> 3. What are you listening to right now? 102.9
> 4. What was the last thing that you ate? Dinner last night
> 5. Can you drive a stick shift? I have tried a couple times, so yes and no, you don't want me going anywhere far!
> 6 Last person you spoke to on the phone? Angie
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? YES!
> 8. How old are you today? 26
> 9. What is your favorite sport to watch? Hockey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> 10. What is your favorite drink? COFFEE
> 11. Have you ever dyed your hair?hahahahaha! Are you kidding me! :)
12. Favorite food? Mexican
> 13. What was the last movie you watched? Forgetting Sara Marshall
> 14. Favorite day of the year. My Bday - J/k if you know me, you know that is NOT my fav. day! My fav. day is Thanksgiving
> 15. How do you vent anger? I am a yeller!
> 16. What was your favorite toy as a child? I remember playing with trolls alot.........I know weird
17. What is your favorite season? FALL
> 18. Cherries or Blueberries? Cherries
> 19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? YES! OF COURSE! COME ON PEOPLE!> 20. Who is the most likely to respond? Not sure.........this is kinda long!
> 21. Who is least likely to respond? Bethany :)
> 22. Living arrangements? I live in a house in Albertville (well technically Otsego) with my hubby and 2 babies (not really babies, dogs that is)
> 23. When was the last time you cried? Last week
> 24. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? My sister
> 25. What did you do last night? Went to Jazzercise, ate dinner and then watched the Biggest Loser and Law and Order SVU!
> 26. What inspires you? People with passion
> 27. What are you most afraid of? Not being able to have a baby of my own
> 29. Favorite dog breed? Golden Retreivers, but I have 2 pound puppies that are mixes
> 30. Favorite day of the week? Wednesday, because then you know the week is half over and it is almost the weekend!
> 31. How many states have you lived in? just MINNESOTA
> 32. Favorite TV show? Biggest Loser - I love how peoples lives are changed
> 33. Have you ever read the Bible? Yes, but I need to read it more often (Nat and I just had this conversatioN!)
> 34. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully with a little bundle of joy!
35. Are you still friends with your childhood best friend? No, she lives in New York
> 36. Name 3 people that made you smile today: Well, it is not even 9am yet, so haven't really smiled a whole lot yet.....but forsure Steph R!
> 38. Do you get along with people that are older than you or youngerthan you? I get along with people older and younger
> 39. What was the most memorable news you ever watched? News from 9/11
> 40. How often do you make your bed? Every day I pull the covers back, but I only actually make my bed w/ the nice comforter and pillows on teh weekend or if someone is coming over!
> 2. What color are your socks right now? Not wearing any!
> 3. What are you listening to right now? 102.9
> 4. What was the last thing that you ate? Dinner last night
> 5. Can you drive a stick shift? I have tried a couple times, so yes and no, you don't want me going anywhere far!
> 6 Last person you spoke to on the phone? Angie
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? YES!
> 8. How old are you today? 26
> 9. What is your favorite sport to watch? Hockey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> 10. What is your favorite drink? COFFEE
> 11. Have you ever dyed your hair?hahahahaha! Are you kidding me! :)
12. Favorite food? Mexican
> 13. What was the last movie you watched? Forgetting Sara Marshall
> 14. Favorite day of the year. My Bday - J/k if you know me, you know that is NOT my fav. day! My fav. day is Thanksgiving
> 15. How do you vent anger? I am a yeller!
> 16. What was your favorite toy as a child? I remember playing with trolls alot.........I know weird
17. What is your favorite season? FALL
> 18. Cherries or Blueberries? Cherries
> 19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? YES! OF COURSE! COME ON PEOPLE!> 20. Who is the most likely to respond? Not sure.........this is kinda long!
> 21. Who is least likely to respond? Bethany :)
> 22. Living arrangements? I live in a house in Albertville (well technically Otsego) with my hubby and 2 babies (not really babies, dogs that is)
> 23. When was the last time you cried? Last week
> 24. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? My sister
> 25. What did you do last night? Went to Jazzercise, ate dinner and then watched the Biggest Loser and Law and Order SVU!
> 26. What inspires you? People with passion
> 27. What are you most afraid of? Not being able to have a baby of my own
> 29. Favorite dog breed? Golden Retreivers, but I have 2 pound puppies that are mixes
> 30. Favorite day of the week? Wednesday, because then you know the week is half over and it is almost the weekend!
> 31. How many states have you lived in? just MINNESOTA
> 32. Favorite TV show? Biggest Loser - I love how peoples lives are changed
> 33. Have you ever read the Bible? Yes, but I need to read it more often (Nat and I just had this conversatioN!)
> 34. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully with a little bundle of joy!
35. Are you still friends with your childhood best friend? No, she lives in New York
> 36. Name 3 people that made you smile today: Well, it is not even 9am yet, so haven't really smiled a whole lot yet.....but forsure Steph R!
> 38. Do you get along with people that are older than you or youngerthan you? I get along with people older and younger
> 39. What was the most memorable news you ever watched? News from 9/11
> 40. How often do you make your bed? Every day I pull the covers back, but I only actually make my bed w/ the nice comforter and pillows on teh weekend or if someone is coming over!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
A Big Deal To Me
Yesterday I was able to move my office into one with a window! I was SO excited!
I must say thank you to my dear frined Suzy "Q"-zy (that is my nickname for her!). She really got the ball rolling and I couldn't have moved everything or got it done without her! Love you dear!
Here is a pic. for you! :)
I must say thank you to my dear frined Suzy "Q"-zy (that is my nickname for her!). She really got the ball rolling and I couldn't have moved everything or got it done without her! Love you dear!
Here is a pic. for you! :)
Monday, October 6, 2008
Back to Jazz
Tonight I am venturing back to Jazzercise.
It is such a great total body workout and I drip with sweat every time.
It will be nice to start moving my body again and get back in shape.
It was a pretty good weekend, low key, I spent the day on Saturday with my mom which was nice. Then Luke and I went on a date Saturday night. We went downtown to Origami and had Sushi..........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm................We LOVE Sushi!
That is all for now.
It is such a great total body workout and I drip with sweat every time.
It will be nice to start moving my body again and get back in shape.
It was a pretty good weekend, low key, I spent the day on Saturday with my mom which was nice. Then Luke and I went on a date Saturday night. We went downtown to Origami and had Sushi..........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm................We LOVE Sushi!
That is all for now.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Blessings
I am reminded over and over again about how lucky Luke and I are. We are so blessed to have amazing family and friends. The amount of support that we have received again with this loss of our 2nd baby is overwhelming. So THANK YOU to all of our family and friends for your love and support.
Now.....on to how life is really going. Luke is doing well. He is hurt and sad and I am sure mad at the loss of our 2nd baby, but he is doing well. He closed a big deal at work the other day and is of course out on the golf course as I write this.
Myself, well I am making it. Wednesday was a very hard day for me. I wanted to hibernate in my bed under the covers. My mom came over to help get me up and motivated. My first full day back at work was Thursday. I have an Amazing work family who loves and supports me and have really been a sense of comfort, though it was hard to get back to real life by going to work.
Logically I know that God has a plan for Luke and I. However, I am human, and I am sad, mad and don't understand how after losing Little Brian that we could lose our 2nd baby. But I truly believe that we will be blessed with a little baby some day and when that does happen, you people be ready for a party!!!!
I met with someone at church the other day. She let my cry and talk. It was goo to get out how I feel and actually speak the words of my fears and sadness and hurt. She read to me Psalm 23, and that has been repeating in my head over and over and I have found comfort in that.
Psalm 23 - The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quite waters. He restores my soul.
Something else that she said to me when we met that has resonated in my mind was to cling to God right now, go to him and that is where I will find the peace I need through this. I may not pray constantly throughout the day or sit and read my bible on a daily basis, but I know God is with me. I feel it. I am not someone to over spiritualize, but with the love and support of my family and friends and knowing that God has not left me, I will be ok, I will get through and someday hold in my arms a miracle from God. I do believe that and find comfort in that.
So for now, I have good and bad moments. I am still sad and grieving the loss of our 2nd baby. But all I do is take 1 day at a time. I am thankful for the blessings in my life of family and friends and for today, I am ok!
Now.....on to how life is really going. Luke is doing well. He is hurt and sad and I am sure mad at the loss of our 2nd baby, but he is doing well. He closed a big deal at work the other day and is of course out on the golf course as I write this.
Myself, well I am making it. Wednesday was a very hard day for me. I wanted to hibernate in my bed under the covers. My mom came over to help get me up and motivated. My first full day back at work was Thursday. I have an Amazing work family who loves and supports me and have really been a sense of comfort, though it was hard to get back to real life by going to work.
Logically I know that God has a plan for Luke and I. However, I am human, and I am sad, mad and don't understand how after losing Little Brian that we could lose our 2nd baby. But I truly believe that we will be blessed with a little baby some day and when that does happen, you people be ready for a party!!!!
I met with someone at church the other day. She let my cry and talk. It was goo to get out how I feel and actually speak the words of my fears and sadness and hurt. She read to me Psalm 23, and that has been repeating in my head over and over and I have found comfort in that.
Psalm 23 - The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quite waters. He restores my soul.
Something else that she said to me when we met that has resonated in my mind was to cling to God right now, go to him and that is where I will find the peace I need through this. I may not pray constantly throughout the day or sit and read my bible on a daily basis, but I know God is with me. I feel it. I am not someone to over spiritualize, but with the love and support of my family and friends and knowing that God has not left me, I will be ok, I will get through and someday hold in my arms a miracle from God. I do believe that and find comfort in that.
So for now, I have good and bad moments. I am still sad and grieving the loss of our 2nd baby. But all I do is take 1 day at a time. I am thankful for the blessings in my life of family and friends and for today, I am ok!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
I was in the hospital all day yesterday. Not fun.
Today I spent the day sleeping.....I am tired, physically and emotionally. Sorry to those of you who call...........I just don't feel like talking right now.....sorry.
It's back to work tomorrow. Life goes on.
I am sure once things are back to normal for me I will blog more.....until then!
Today I spent the day sleeping.....I am tired, physically and emotionally. Sorry to those of you who call...........I just don't feel like talking right now.....sorry.
It's back to work tomorrow. Life goes on.
I am sure once things are back to normal for me I will blog more.....until then!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
It Sucks
I have not been looking forward to writing you this......but I don't have good news from today.
Luke and I went into the doctor this morning and had our ultrasound. There was no heart beat. The baby has not grown since the last time I was there. We lost the baby.
Like my dear friend Natalie said, "that wasn't supposed to happen...Everything was supposed to be Ok or you have more testing!" That is exactly how I feel......We were supposed to have a baby this time, I felt like this was "The Real Deal". Obviously God had different plans for us. All I can know is that we have been praying for a healthy baby, if this is God's way of protecting us from something other than a healthy baby, I can learn to accept that. It is hard right now, and we are sad, and definitely in shock still.
All I can say right now is, "it sucks!" That sums it up for now. We will make it through, but it sucks.
Luke and I went into the doctor this morning and had our ultrasound. There was no heart beat. The baby has not grown since the last time I was there. We lost the baby.
Like my dear friend Natalie said, "that wasn't supposed to happen...Everything was supposed to be Ok or you have more testing!" That is exactly how I feel......We were supposed to have a baby this time, I felt like this was "The Real Deal". Obviously God had different plans for us. All I can know is that we have been praying for a healthy baby, if this is God's way of protecting us from something other than a healthy baby, I can learn to accept that. It is hard right now, and we are sad, and definitely in shock still.
All I can say right now is, "it sucks!" That sums it up for now. We will make it through, but it sucks.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
For Jill
I received an email today from Jill (my sista's BFF) that I need to update my blog so she has something to do.
I have sat down at my computer numerous times trying to write. I think I have about 4 drafts that I haven't completed. Why? Because right now it is hard. Until I know either everything is ok, or not ok, I feel like I have so much to say and yet nothing to say at all.
It is hard to talk about being excited about thing like, the little onesie that Ana bought us that says, "Does my butt look big in this diaper?" or the crazy dreams I have about Luke and I having our kid, but it was actually a doll sewn out of different pieces of cloth and then he lost it, or the fact that I can't eat anything anymore without feeling sick afterwards, and the fact that I want to be so excited right now, but just don't want to talk about anything because what if it is all taken away so quickly like last time. That is my fear. Deep down in my heart of hearts I feel like everything will be ok, but there is still that fear from last time as well that just isn't sure it will all be ok.
I am not trying to be all depressed about it, because I am not. That is just honestly how I feel. So until after Wed. that is all. Please keep us in your prayers!
Thanks.
I have sat down at my computer numerous times trying to write. I think I have about 4 drafts that I haven't completed. Why? Because right now it is hard. Until I know either everything is ok, or not ok, I feel like I have so much to say and yet nothing to say at all.
It is hard to talk about being excited about thing like, the little onesie that Ana bought us that says, "Does my butt look big in this diaper?" or the crazy dreams I have about Luke and I having our kid, but it was actually a doll sewn out of different pieces of cloth and then he lost it, or the fact that I can't eat anything anymore without feeling sick afterwards, and the fact that I want to be so excited right now, but just don't want to talk about anything because what if it is all taken away so quickly like last time. That is my fear. Deep down in my heart of hearts I feel like everything will be ok, but there is still that fear from last time as well that just isn't sure it will all be ok.
I am not trying to be all depressed about it, because I am not. That is just honestly how I feel. So until after Wed. that is all. Please keep us in your prayers!
Thanks.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
1 Hour and 17 Minutes
Some people probably thought I was crazy to strap on a pair of Rollerblades while pregnant. Myself, I had no worries. I finished 13.2 miles so fast that no one saw me cross the finish line. My family that is. They were expecting me to come in around 8:15am or so and I rolled in at 8:04am. There were enjoying a nice hot breakfast while I had worked my butt off rollerblading! I guess I will just have to Rollerblade again next year!
After the race we headed to Hell's Kitchen for lunch, and then I slept most of the afternoon. I had been up that morning at about 4:45am and hadn't slept well the night before, so it was much needed rest. The rest of the weekend was good, but rainy.
I had my first craving on Sunday night. I wanted a fruit roll-up SO bad that I drove to the grocery store and bought Gushers and Fruit Roll-ups, I felt like a little kid. I was so excited I ripped open the pack of Gushers when I got in the car and was in heaven eating them on my way home!
I read on the Babycenter.com that mood swings are very common right now and they spike between 6-10 weeks. I find myself happy one minute and crying the next. This morning on my way to work a Carrie Underwood song came on the radio and there I am stuck in traffic with huge tears rolling down my cheeks, I finally switched the station and thought about how ridiculous I probably looked! Hopefully this emotional being that I have turned into will go away later, but I am hearing that probably isn't too likely.
One week from tomorrow I have my next ultrasound. It has been hard waiting and waiting, but there isn't anything I can do other than pray. Part of me feels like everything will be OK, but there is a part that still is not certain, because of last time. So all I can do is give my worries to God and pray that if there is something a matter, he heals my little bean.
After the race we headed to Hell's Kitchen for lunch, and then I slept most of the afternoon. I had been up that morning at about 4:45am and hadn't slept well the night before, so it was much needed rest. The rest of the weekend was good, but rainy.
I had my first craving on Sunday night. I wanted a fruit roll-up SO bad that I drove to the grocery store and bought Gushers and Fruit Roll-ups, I felt like a little kid. I was so excited I ripped open the pack of Gushers when I got in the car and was in heaven eating them on my way home!
I read on the Babycenter.com that mood swings are very common right now and they spike between 6-10 weeks. I find myself happy one minute and crying the next. This morning on my way to work a Carrie Underwood song came on the radio and there I am stuck in traffic with huge tears rolling down my cheeks, I finally switched the station and thought about how ridiculous I probably looked! Hopefully this emotional being that I have turned into will go away later, but I am hearing that probably isn't too likely.
One week from tomorrow I have my next ultrasound. It has been hard waiting and waiting, but there isn't anything I can do other than pray. Part of me feels like everything will be OK, but there is a part that still is not certain, because of last time. So all I can do is give my worries to God and pray that if there is something a matter, he heals my little bean.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Race for Sanity
I am calling my rollerblade race tomorrow morning my, "race for sanity". I am very excited for the weekend with my family and am looking forward to have something to keep my mind occupied tomorrow.
I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend......Luke and I appreciate all your prayers for the baby!
I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend......Luke and I appreciate all your prayers for the baby!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Please Pray
This isn't the way I would like to tell most of you. However, due to the circumstances and it being emotional for me, this is just easier.
I had an ultrasound yesterday morning. I was told by the technician that everything looked good. The heart rate of the baby was at 163 and it is growing at the rate it should. I walked out of the door happy and on with my day.
At about 1:30pm yesterday my doctor called. She let me know that the Ultrasound Tech noticed a cyst on the babies spine at the base of the neck. Now because I am high risk, these are the sort of things they are checking for in regards to Neural Tube defects. My doctor stated that this very well could be something and it could be nothing. The chances of another neural tube defect in my baby is only 1%. My doctor also stated that this is something they have seen in the past, were there is a fluid build up on the baby as it is developing and then it will go away.
So answers........I will hopefully have some in 2 weeks when I go in for another ultrasound. They want to give the baby more time to grow and develop so they can see if there really is something a matter. You can imagine how I took the news yesterday, I was pretty shaken up. I left work right away and went home and my mom came over. It is just such a scary thing because of what happened last time.
If there is something a matter, I will then be sent to the Perinatalogist and have a level 2 ultrasound and go from there.
If you have any questions, please feel like you can ask me. The one thing I do ask of you is that you pray for this little baby! Pray that when I have my ultrasound in 2 weeks that they will not find anything or that if there is something a matter with the baby, God will heal the baby. I just want a healthy baby!
I am back at work today and trying not to think about it. I am just praying like crazy that I have a healthy baby. I will keep everyone posted on when my ultrasound is and what happens from there. Thank you for your prayers, Luke and I appreciate it.
I had an ultrasound yesterday morning. I was told by the technician that everything looked good. The heart rate of the baby was at 163 and it is growing at the rate it should. I walked out of the door happy and on with my day.
At about 1:30pm yesterday my doctor called. She let me know that the Ultrasound Tech noticed a cyst on the babies spine at the base of the neck. Now because I am high risk, these are the sort of things they are checking for in regards to Neural Tube defects. My doctor stated that this very well could be something and it could be nothing. The chances of another neural tube defect in my baby is only 1%. My doctor also stated that this is something they have seen in the past, were there is a fluid build up on the baby as it is developing and then it will go away.
So answers........I will hopefully have some in 2 weeks when I go in for another ultrasound. They want to give the baby more time to grow and develop so they can see if there really is something a matter. You can imagine how I took the news yesterday, I was pretty shaken up. I left work right away and went home and my mom came over. It is just such a scary thing because of what happened last time.
If there is something a matter, I will then be sent to the Perinatalogist and have a level 2 ultrasound and go from there.
If you have any questions, please feel like you can ask me. The one thing I do ask of you is that you pray for this little baby! Pray that when I have my ultrasound in 2 weeks that they will not find anything or that if there is something a matter with the baby, God will heal the baby. I just want a healthy baby!
I am back at work today and trying not to think about it. I am just praying like crazy that I have a healthy baby. I will keep everyone posted on when my ultrasound is and what happens from there. Thank you for your prayers, Luke and I appreciate it.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Happy 1/2 Birthday to Me!
Today is my 1/2 Birthday. I don't really care for my birthday so much, so my mom told me that I should start celebrating my 1/2 Birthday. So, today it is! YEA! Happy 1/2 Birthday to me!!!!! My celebration will be getting together with my neighbor tonight to scrapbook! So fun, I know!
I have a pretty busy weekend planned because I get to see Bethany and Brian!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!! I am SO excited. I talked to Bethany last night on the phone and had the hugest grin on my face the whole time. I can't wait to actually see her face!
Tomorrow morning I am going rollerblading, then heading to trap shoot w/ my dad, then I get to see BETHANY!!!! It will be a busy weekend, but a great one. Hopefully I will have pictures to post on Monday :)
Before I say goodbye for the weekend, I have to tell you about my traumatic afternoon yesterday. I had a freak out session at the end of the day. I had this really sharp pain on my right side in my "innards" as I say. It was really scary and it lasted for about a minute. (I know, so long!) It happened when I went to get up. I felt nauseous and dizzy after that. I thought I had better call my doctor just to make sure that everything is ok. I was sitting at my desk crying. So my OB told me that it probably was, "your uterus making room for the fetus". That made me laugh! So I drove home emotionally drained after being scared and freaking out. I decided that I deserved Rancho Grande for dinner, so I picked up some tacos and ate my dinner in peace. I headed again to my favorite scrapbook spot to get the good deals and went home to watch McCain's speech.
With all of that said, I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and enjoy the cool weather!
I have a pretty busy weekend planned because I get to see Bethany and Brian!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!! I am SO excited. I talked to Bethany last night on the phone and had the hugest grin on my face the whole time. I can't wait to actually see her face!
Tomorrow morning I am going rollerblading, then heading to trap shoot w/ my dad, then I get to see BETHANY!!!! It will be a busy weekend, but a great one. Hopefully I will have pictures to post on Monday :)
Before I say goodbye for the weekend, I have to tell you about my traumatic afternoon yesterday. I had a freak out session at the end of the day. I had this really sharp pain on my right side in my "innards" as I say. It was really scary and it lasted for about a minute. (I know, so long!) It happened when I went to get up. I felt nauseous and dizzy after that. I thought I had better call my doctor just to make sure that everything is ok. I was sitting at my desk crying. So my OB told me that it probably was, "your uterus making room for the fetus". That made me laugh! So I drove home emotionally drained after being scared and freaking out. I decided that I deserved Rancho Grande for dinner, so I picked up some tacos and ate my dinner in peace. I headed again to my favorite scrapbook spot to get the good deals and went home to watch McCain's speech.
With all of that said, I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and enjoy the cool weather!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
I am OBSESSED!
I have 2 new obsessions, the first called scrapbooking. I have scrapbooked SO much in the past week. I am still WAY behind, but I am at least catching up. I scrapbooked last night and am going to again tonight! I LOVE SCRAPBOOKING!
My 2nd obsession is the cool weather. It seriously energizes me! It makes me excited for our trip to Duluth and makes me want to sit out on my deck and drink coffee. Well my 1/2 a cup of coffee that I allow myself.
So Sari, I changed my background page for you since you thought the other one looked old. I like this one because it looks like a scrapbook page :)
My Best Friendy is home in MN today! YEA!!!!!!!!!! I haven't talked to her yet, but hopefully will today!
My 2nd obsession is the cool weather. It seriously energizes me! It makes me excited for our trip to Duluth and makes me want to sit out on my deck and drink coffee. Well my 1/2 a cup of coffee that I allow myself.
So Sari, I changed my background page for you since you thought the other one looked old. I like this one because it looks like a scrapbook page :)
My Best Friendy is home in MN today! YEA!!!!!!!!!! I haven't talked to her yet, but hopefully will today!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Again?
So my doctor gave me a new due date........again.......April 18th. But I measured with a due date of April 22nd.......So who the heck knows, I guess my due date is between those days. Either way, I am 7 weeks pregnant! Yea! I know it isn't that far along. But I feel like I am truckin' along. I have been feeling really well. The normal pregnancy symptoms of being super hungry where I'd better eat right away or else I feel sick....So tired at about 3pm that I could fall asleep sitting at my desk! Other than that I am feeling good.
My mom started a new job at the Robbinsdale Women's Center. My friend Angie in my neighborhood who is preggers and I are going to go there on Friday the 19th of Sept. to help give a demonstration to High School kids. They will be doing ultrasounds on us! Yea! I can't wait to see the little bean again! :)
Bethany and Kurbis come home today. I am not sure what time, but I am hoping to at least hear their voices soon! Hooray!
PS - Like my new background :)
My mom started a new job at the Robbinsdale Women's Center. My friend Angie in my neighborhood who is preggers and I are going to go there on Friday the 19th of Sept. to help give a demonstration to High School kids. They will be doing ultrasounds on us! Yea! I can't wait to see the little bean again! :)
Bethany and Kurbis come home today. I am not sure what time, but I am hoping to at least hear their voices soon! Hooray!
PS - Like my new background :)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Labor Day Weekend
Friday night Luke and I had dinner at our favorite Mexican spot, Rancho Grande! Seriously they are faster than anywhere I have ever been. Granted we always know what we want right away, but we were done eating w/ in 17 minutes. That is record time!
Saturday morning we slept in and then headed to the fair. It was really fun. We ended up spending the day w/ our neighbors and their 3 kids! Saturday night the guys stayed there for the Black Crows concert and we headed home to scrapbook.
Sunday we woke up and headed up to the lake. It was SUPER windy all day but we went on the Pontoony as I call it and enjoyed the water.
Monday we went golfing. It was actually my first time out this year. I did pretty good, but my back is definitely feeling it today!
I am SO excited for tomorrow. BETHANY COMES HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I probably won't see her tomorrow, but soon! I can't wait to actually talk to her on the phone and be able to hear the whole conversation! I can't wait to see her face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All in all the weekend was good, busy and I am tired.
Saturday morning we slept in and then headed to the fair. It was really fun. We ended up spending the day w/ our neighbors and their 3 kids! Saturday night the guys stayed there for the Black Crows concert and we headed home to scrapbook.
Sunday we woke up and headed up to the lake. It was SUPER windy all day but we went on the Pontoony as I call it and enjoyed the water.
Monday we went golfing. It was actually my first time out this year. I did pretty good, but my back is definitely feeling it today!
I am SO excited for tomorrow. BETHANY COMES HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I probably won't see her tomorrow, but soon! I can't wait to actually talk to her on the phone and be able to hear the whole conversation! I can't wait to see her face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All in all the weekend was good, busy and I am tired.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad NIGHT!
I was so excited as I pulled in the driveway from work last night. I made a great dinner, and was heading to a secret place to get scrapbook "embellishments!" I couldn't wait to go! I left with my neighbor and walked into a HEAVEN for scrapbookers.
On my way home I was so thrilled at everything I had bought for so little. I then got a call on my cell phone from Luke, "When will you be home?" Now this was a normal question, I told him in about 20 minutes. Then I get a call right before we turn into the neighborhood and he says, "When will you be home? Did you go to Coborns today?", I said, Yes, Why? Luke went on to tell me that the bottle of Loratadine (generic brand of clariton) had been eaten up, destroyed by my dogs. Now this isn't uncommon for them to destroy something that was left on the counter, but a whole bottle of 30 pills, 10 milligrams each, yeah, not so good for a dog. By the time I walked in the door Luke was already on the phone w/ the Veterinarian Toxicologist. He got off the phone and they told us what we needed to do........We needed to induce vomiting on both dogs since we didn't know which actually ate the pills. My dad went online and read that if a human consumes that much Loratadine your Kidneys can start to shut down. So needless to say after I heard that I was a little nervous. My dogs only weigh 50 and 60 pounds!
We were instructed to give the dogs bread and then proceeded to use a baby nose picker thing (thanks Erica for letting us borrower it) and give them each 3 tablespoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. Weird, I know. So we did this and then walked them. If that didn't work we were supposed to give them both more peroxide. Well first 20 minute walk around the block neither of them had thrown up. So we gave them more peroxide. Then I walked them again, finally Sadie did her thing. It was not pretty. (Sorry to gross you out!) Hogan still wouldn't, so I called the Toxicologist back and she said to give him more, so I did, then I walked him again. Finally as I was on the phone w/ my neighbor telling her the story, Hogan threw up. He came to me with this sad look on his face, I felt SO bad that I had to make them do that. I called the Toxicologist again and she said that I needed to monitor their heart rates for the next 4 hours and if their heart rates went below a certain # or above I had to bring them into the emergency vet. We went to bed and I woke up monitoring their heart rates. They seemed ok. Finally at 3:30am I woke up and was warm because Hogan was snuggling right next to me, poor puppy. I took them down to their kennels to find that Hogan had thrown up 2 times in his kennel. So there I am in my pj's turning on lights at 3:30am cleaning up vomit. NOT FUN!
I finally got everything cleaned up and got back into bed and was frickin WIDE AWAKE!!!! I layed there feeling guilty for putting them back in their kennels, afraid if something would happen to them and I would be upstairs sleeping. I finally fell asleep and woke up late and was a little late to work. Sorry for the long story, but that was definitely a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very BAD NIGHT! And yes, the dogs were ok this morning. Thankfully we only spent $60 to speak to a Toxicologist over the phone rather then having to get their stomachs pumped and spend God knows how much!
On my way home I was so thrilled at everything I had bought for so little. I then got a call on my cell phone from Luke, "When will you be home?" Now this was a normal question, I told him in about 20 minutes. Then I get a call right before we turn into the neighborhood and he says, "When will you be home? Did you go to Coborns today?", I said, Yes, Why? Luke went on to tell me that the bottle of Loratadine (generic brand of clariton) had been eaten up, destroyed by my dogs. Now this isn't uncommon for them to destroy something that was left on the counter, but a whole bottle of 30 pills, 10 milligrams each, yeah, not so good for a dog. By the time I walked in the door Luke was already on the phone w/ the Veterinarian Toxicologist. He got off the phone and they told us what we needed to do........We needed to induce vomiting on both dogs since we didn't know which actually ate the pills. My dad went online and read that if a human consumes that much Loratadine your Kidneys can start to shut down. So needless to say after I heard that I was a little nervous. My dogs only weigh 50 and 60 pounds!
We were instructed to give the dogs bread and then proceeded to use a baby nose picker thing (thanks Erica for letting us borrower it) and give them each 3 tablespoons of Hydrogen Peroxide. Weird, I know. So we did this and then walked them. If that didn't work we were supposed to give them both more peroxide. Well first 20 minute walk around the block neither of them had thrown up. So we gave them more peroxide. Then I walked them again, finally Sadie did her thing. It was not pretty. (Sorry to gross you out!) Hogan still wouldn't, so I called the Toxicologist back and she said to give him more, so I did, then I walked him again. Finally as I was on the phone w/ my neighbor telling her the story, Hogan threw up. He came to me with this sad look on his face, I felt SO bad that I had to make them do that. I called the Toxicologist again and she said that I needed to monitor their heart rates for the next 4 hours and if their heart rates went below a certain # or above I had to bring them into the emergency vet. We went to bed and I woke up monitoring their heart rates. They seemed ok. Finally at 3:30am I woke up and was warm because Hogan was snuggling right next to me, poor puppy. I took them down to their kennels to find that Hogan had thrown up 2 times in his kennel. So there I am in my pj's turning on lights at 3:30am cleaning up vomit. NOT FUN!
I finally got everything cleaned up and got back into bed and was frickin WIDE AWAKE!!!! I layed there feeling guilty for putting them back in their kennels, afraid if something would happen to them and I would be upstairs sleeping. I finally fell asleep and woke up late and was a little late to work. Sorry for the long story, but that was definitely a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very BAD NIGHT! And yes, the dogs were ok this morning. Thankfully we only spent $60 to speak to a Toxicologist over the phone rather then having to get their stomachs pumped and spend God knows how much!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
6 Weeks.......
This week's major developments: The nose, mouth, and ears that you'll spend so much time kissing in eight months are beginning to take shape. If you could see into your uterus, you'd find an oversize head and dark spots where your baby's eyes and nostrils are starting to form. His emerging ears are marked by small depressions on the sides of the head, and his arms and legs by protruding buds. His heart is beating about 100 to 160 times a minute — almost twice as fast as yours — and blood is beginning to course through his body. His intestines are developing, and the bud of tissue that will give rise to his lungs has appeared. His pituitary gland is forming, as are the rest of his brain, muscles, and bones. Right now, your baby is a quarter of an inch long, about the size of a lentil bean.
I forgot to tell you all about my favorite time of day, OR NOT! For the past week after I eat lunch, I feel like crap and have to go to the bathroom and get sick. It is not fun. I have been lying down in my office for about 10 minutes everyday and then get up and feel a little better. By the end of the day I am ok, but it is just funny. This pregnancy is SO different from the last.
I looked this morning for my camera cable thing so I can try to take a pic. of my ultrasound pic. and I couldn't find it anywhere! UGH! So frustrating! So, hopefully someday I can get the first little pics of the bean on here.
Tonight I am going to the dollar store to load up on scrapbooking stuff.......I am SO excited. That is all!
I forgot to tell you all about my favorite time of day, OR NOT! For the past week after I eat lunch, I feel like crap and have to go to the bathroom and get sick. It is not fun. I have been lying down in my office for about 10 minutes everyday and then get up and feel a little better. By the end of the day I am ok, but it is just funny. This pregnancy is SO different from the last.I looked this morning for my camera cable thing so I can try to take a pic. of my ultrasound pic. and I couldn't find it anywhere! UGH! So frustrating! So, hopefully someday I can get the first little pics of the bean on here.
Tonight I am going to the dollar store to load up on scrapbooking stuff.......I am SO excited. That is all!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Right last time, Left this time
Today I had my first ultrasound. I found out that I don't ovulate like a normal person 28 days, mine is 35 days. So I am 6 weeks pregnant today! That means my new due date is April 22nd. I was a little disappointed at first, but then I realized, the later I deliver the longer I get to be off in the summer!
When I was pregnant with BL they showed me that the egg came from my right ovary. With this new little bean it came from my left ovary. Already, things are different! Yea! Also, we were able to see the little bean of a baby and hear its heart beat. It was 98 beats per minute which is good for how far along I am. The technician even said it was amazing that she could detect the heart beat that strong this early. Yea! Another good thing.
I have my first prenatal next Tuesday morning. I am hoping she will go over how they will be monitoring me and all that fun stuff. Once I figure out how to get my pictures of the kid on here, I will! Yes, people are laughing at me, cuz I keep calling it a kid :) I should stick with Natalie's term "bean" sounds much better!
Anyways, So that is the scoop.
Hope all of you had a good day!
When I was pregnant with BL they showed me that the egg came from my right ovary. With this new little bean it came from my left ovary. Already, things are different! Yea! Also, we were able to see the little bean of a baby and hear its heart beat. It was 98 beats per minute which is good for how far along I am. The technician even said it was amazing that she could detect the heart beat that strong this early. Yea! Another good thing.
I have my first prenatal next Tuesday morning. I am hoping she will go over how they will be monitoring me and all that fun stuff. Once I figure out how to get my pictures of the kid on here, I will! Yes, people are laughing at me, cuz I keep calling it a kid :) I should stick with Natalie's term "bean" sounds much better!
Anyways, So that is the scoop.
Hope all of you had a good day!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Weekend Over....Wa Waaaaa
Friday night........I ended up having scrapbooking at my house, which thankfully I had cleaned my house earlier in the week, so it was ok for me to have people over. It was super fun. I got all of 3 pages done. I am now a major "embellisher" as I like to call it, which takes me longer to get pages done. I actually scrapbooked our first trip to Vegas, how long ago was that? Yea.....
We had a great time and I was up until after midnight.......woo hoo for the pregger girl!
Saturday my Mom and Dad picked me up and we headed up to the Lake for some R&R. It was a gorgeous day. We sat outside with my Aunt and cousin and laughed and talked about Boy and Girl names. I have to name my child after someone who has died.......Jewish tradition. So instead of the first name, I decided I would keep the tradition alive with the middle name. The thing is, girls names are a lot easier for me than boy names. BBL was great and the water was gorgeous! I can't wait to go again this weekend. It was just depressing how fast the weekend went by.
Only 9 days until my Best Friendly gets home! I can't wait to see her face........and Brian's too :)
Tomorrow I have my first ultrasound. I will update everyone afterwards.
We had a great time and I was up until after midnight.......woo hoo for the pregger girl!
Saturday my Mom and Dad picked me up and we headed up to the Lake for some R&R. It was a gorgeous day. We sat outside with my Aunt and cousin and laughed and talked about Boy and Girl names. I have to name my child after someone who has died.......Jewish tradition. So instead of the first name, I decided I would keep the tradition alive with the middle name. The thing is, girls names are a lot easier for me than boy names. BBL was great and the water was gorgeous! I can't wait to go again this weekend. It was just depressing how fast the weekend went by.
Only 9 days until my Best Friendly gets home! I can't wait to see her face........and Brian's too :)
Tomorrow I have my first ultrasound. I will update everyone afterwards.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ali and Pregnancy
I have been feeling pretty great so far. I really can't complain as my neighbor is throwing up every day.
However, here are some of the things I have noticed since being pregnant.
1. Don't mess with me when I am hungry. For Example....I was stuck in traffic yesterday on my way home from work and was SO hungry. I didn't have anything to eat in my car.....I became so frustrated that I seriously almost started crying (thank you hormones). I then got so mad at the traffic that I screamed at the top of my lungs in my car....again, thank you hormones! Then I was laughing at the fact that I actually started screaming in my car!
2. For some reason on Monday I started crying at work for no reason. My boss came in to see if I was ok, I was basically laughing and crying at the same time because I knew the only reason why I was crying was again, because of the hormones!
3. The girls..........when I take my bra off, I feel like I have bricks hanging from me.
4. After I eat, I get really bloated, which in turn makes me gassy........NOT FUN! And I don't remember this from my last pregnancy.
5. I am ready for a nap every day at 3pm.
6. Usually when I go to sleep it takes me quite some time before I fall asleep, now, my head hits the pillow and I am out!
So those are the things I have noticed so far. Tomorrow is the 6 week mark!
And just for all of you to know, in regards to the whole "caffeine" question. I called my doctor and she said it is ok to have 1 cup of coffee a day. So I am having a cup of coffee and only drinking 1/2 of it...just makes me feel better knowing I am not consuming the whole amount that you are able to....I know, I am weird.
Last night we had 12 guys in our garage for a fantasy football draft. Wow, were they intense. Jessie came over with my favorite little guy Ben and we had dinner, went for a walk and hung out at my neighbors house. The funniest part was when Jessie was inside breastfeeding Ben, one of the guys walked by, Jessie was covered up and he says, "What are you knitting?" I laughed so hard when he came out and said "I thought your friend was knitting, but then she said she was breast feeding!" Ok, so maybe you had to be there for it to really be funny.
Have a good day friends.
However, here are some of the things I have noticed since being pregnant.
1. Don't mess with me when I am hungry. For Example....I was stuck in traffic yesterday on my way home from work and was SO hungry. I didn't have anything to eat in my car.....I became so frustrated that I seriously almost started crying (thank you hormones). I then got so mad at the traffic that I screamed at the top of my lungs in my car....again, thank you hormones! Then I was laughing at the fact that I actually started screaming in my car!
2. For some reason on Monday I started crying at work for no reason. My boss came in to see if I was ok, I was basically laughing and crying at the same time because I knew the only reason why I was crying was again, because of the hormones!
3. The girls..........when I take my bra off, I feel like I have bricks hanging from me.
4. After I eat, I get really bloated, which in turn makes me gassy........NOT FUN! And I don't remember this from my last pregnancy.
5. I am ready for a nap every day at 3pm.
6. Usually when I go to sleep it takes me quite some time before I fall asleep, now, my head hits the pillow and I am out!
So those are the things I have noticed so far. Tomorrow is the 6 week mark!
And just for all of you to know, in regards to the whole "caffeine" question. I called my doctor and she said it is ok to have 1 cup of coffee a day. So I am having a cup of coffee and only drinking 1/2 of it...just makes me feel better knowing I am not consuming the whole amount that you are able to....I know, I am weird.
Last night we had 12 guys in our garage for a fantasy football draft. Wow, were they intense. Jessie came over with my favorite little guy Ben and we had dinner, went for a walk and hung out at my neighbors house. The funniest part was when Jessie was inside breastfeeding Ben, one of the guys walked by, Jessie was covered up and he says, "What are you knitting?" I laughed so hard when he came out and said "I thought your friend was knitting, but then she said she was breast feeding!" Ok, so maybe you had to be there for it to really be funny.
Have a good day friends.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
SERIOUSLY?!!??!!??!!??!!??
Are you FREAKING kidding me!!!!!!!! That is just wrong, and disturbing!!! GROSS!!!!!!!!Graco Baby Jumper $5.....Bassinet $20....Trying to save Money....PRICELESS!
The weekend was good. Luke and I had a date night on Friday and went out for dinner at our favorite spot, Rancho Grande and then headed to see a movie. We saw Tropic Thunder.........I HIGHLY recommend it.......Super funny!
Saturday morning I rollerbladed at Elm Creek Park, love it there! Can' t wait to go back. Then I went with my neighbor Erica garage sale shopping. She is due w/ her first baby exactly 2 months ahead of me. We started out at a consignment sale at a school in Monticello. I was so excited because I always wanted my kids to have a little jumper that you hang on the door frame, because I remember pictures of my sister and I in one! It is in practically perfect condition and was only $5.....Can't beat that! I also bought a cute little squishy book from that sale. Then we found a house in Monticello that was having a sale. 
They had a ton of baby stuff, but the best part was the Bassinet. It looks basically exactly like this photo I have attached, other than it is cream and white. It was only $45 so Erica and I decided that we would both buy it together. That way she can use it first and by the time she is done using it I will have my baby and be able to use it. I am SO excited! It is really cute seriously in practically perfect condition!
They had a ton of baby stuff, but the best part was the Bassinet. It looks basically exactly like this photo I have attached, other than it is cream and white. It was only $45 so Erica and I decided that we would both buy it together. That way she can use it first and by the time she is done using it I will have my baby and be able to use it. I am SO excited! It is really cute seriously in practically perfect condition! I also bought a breast pump for $25. I know what you are all thinking, but it is in working condition and I will buy all new tubing and attachments. It was at the school consignment sale, it was originally $50, but I went the next day to get it when everything was 50% off. It is an Ameda brand and I can buy all the attachments online. Yes, you may think this is dumb of me to do, but really, if it doesn't work I am only out $25 and my boss's wife has one that I can borrow if it really doesn't work, so it is all good!
Saturday night we hung out with some neighbors in our garage. Luke has a TV in the garage, and when his work came to hang our TV in our bedroom they pulled cable through to the garage. So we hung out and watched the Olympics.
Sunday we headed to White Bear Lake to visit the Broberg's (Their daughters were the flower girls in our wedding.) They bought a house last summer and we hadn't seen it yet, so it was great to see them. We had lunch with them and hung out for a little while. Then we stopped by Luke's parents for a quick visit and then headed to my parents for dinner. Busy weekend!
That is it for now. I am going to Target tonight to buy a maternity swim suit so that I can get one on sale before the season is over. We are going on vacation in December and I will need one then.
All for now!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Tiredness
Either it is that I have had NO caffeine for the past 3 days or the fact that I am pregnant as to why I am SO Freakin' tired today! Seriously, I could fall asleep here sitting at my desk!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
From 23 to 175
My HCG levels have more than doubled! I am FOR REAL Preggers :)
I have my first ultrasound on Tuesday, August 26th at 8:15am. It will be the first time I get to see the little bean! Yea! I can't wait! I may have said it before, but this time I just feel like it is the real deal. I can't even explain how happy I am and excited I am!
Last night I made an awesome dinner.....Taco Stack Up! Can't get much better than that! We ate dinner, I took my dogs for a walk before the rain started and then my parents came over. It was SO good to see them! They had a great time on their missions trip in Peru. I am so proud of my parents. My mom gave a couple talks at the high school about Abstinence and my Dad spoke on being a Man of Integrity! Sad for Luke and Ryan, they left their gifts in the hotel. But they bought me a beautiful Al Pacca scarf, really cute gloves for winter, and the cutest little sweater for a baby! Ahhhh! My mom just couldn't resist!
I was pretty tired, but we ended up watching the Olympics and seeing Michael Phelps win another 2 gold medals last night. Can you say AMAZING!!!!!!!
The only thing I have noticed so far, besides the "girls" being so sore, is that I am SO thirsty all the time! The past 2 nights I have woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I NEVER usually wake up in the middle of the night, but I guess all that water will do that to ya! So I guess I better get used to it, cuz I still have a ways to go! :)
Also........One more story for ya'll! Luke and I were lying in bed last night watching the Olympics. My puppies started wrestling and all of a sudden Hogan came flying up on the bed! Boom! He hit me in the eye. My eye hurt so bad I started cyring! Now, I don't think I would usually cry over something like that. Then I couldn't STOP crying! I was hysterically crying....for NO reason. I told my doctor this morning that I started crying yesterday for really no reason and couldnt' stop, so I have to guess there are hormones running through me like crazy. She lauged and said, oh and I am sure there will be more to come! So, it is funny now that I was crying, but wasn't at the time..........I guess again........another thing to look forward to!
I have my first ultrasound on Tuesday, August 26th at 8:15am. It will be the first time I get to see the little bean! Yea! I can't wait! I may have said it before, but this time I just feel like it is the real deal. I can't even explain how happy I am and excited I am!
Last night I made an awesome dinner.....Taco Stack Up! Can't get much better than that! We ate dinner, I took my dogs for a walk before the rain started and then my parents came over. It was SO good to see them! They had a great time on their missions trip in Peru. I am so proud of my parents. My mom gave a couple talks at the high school about Abstinence and my Dad spoke on being a Man of Integrity! Sad for Luke and Ryan, they left their gifts in the hotel. But they bought me a beautiful Al Pacca scarf, really cute gloves for winter, and the cutest little sweater for a baby! Ahhhh! My mom just couldn't resist!
I was pretty tired, but we ended up watching the Olympics and seeing Michael Phelps win another 2 gold medals last night. Can you say AMAZING!!!!!!!
The only thing I have noticed so far, besides the "girls" being so sore, is that I am SO thirsty all the time! The past 2 nights I have woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I NEVER usually wake up in the middle of the night, but I guess all that water will do that to ya! So I guess I better get used to it, cuz I still have a ways to go! :)
Also........One more story for ya'll! Luke and I were lying in bed last night watching the Olympics. My puppies started wrestling and all of a sudden Hogan came flying up on the bed! Boom! He hit me in the eye. My eye hurt so bad I started cyring! Now, I don't think I would usually cry over something like that. Then I couldn't STOP crying! I was hysterically crying....for NO reason. I told my doctor this morning that I started crying yesterday for really no reason and couldnt' stop, so I have to guess there are hormones running through me like crazy. She lauged and said, oh and I am sure there will be more to come! So, it is funny now that I was crying, but wasn't at the time..........I guess again........another thing to look forward to!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
I thought this was funny!
Five things you can stop worrying about now that you're pregnant
• Tampons
• New thong underwear
• Birth control
• Trying to get pregnant
• Your mother wanting one grandchild before she dies !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went in this morning and had more blood drawn to make sure that my HCG levels are increasing. I am just praying for good results tomorrow. I will keep you all updated!
• Tampons
• New thong underwear
• Birth control
• Trying to get pregnant
• Your mother wanting one grandchild before she dies !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went in this morning and had more blood drawn to make sure that my HCG levels are increasing. I am just praying for good results tomorrow. I will keep you all updated!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Caffeine Addiction
I have a problem...
I have had a really bad caffeine addiction for way too long. A normal day is a Large Dark Roast from Caribou, which is probably about 3 cups of coffee, sometimes another cup even around 10am at the office and then a diet Coke for lunch, sometime when I would get home from work, I would even have another diet pop! I know I know.....I am addicted. But once you start, it is REALLY HARD to stop! I have been weaning myself off since Friday. :( Surprisingly, I haven't had a bad headache, Thank God! Really it will probably be good for me to not have such a large caffeine intake on a daily basis, oh but it will be missed! I do think the girl at Caribou thought I was nuts this morning when I asked her for a Small coffee, Half Dark Roast and Half Decaf. But it was good.....Now tomorrow I will probably just get a Decaf coffee. Going to try and totally get off my coffee kick, but I am not so sure it is possible!
I spoke to my doctor this morning and I am going back in tomorrow to have more blood drawn. If my numbers go up again, they are going to schedule me for an ultrasound at 6 weeks to make sure everything is looking ok. (Natalie, I knew you would be happy to hear this!) I just feel like this time is the "Real Thing" if that makes any sense to anyone. I am trying not to be nervous about anything, such as the "M" word, which I don't even like to hear or say! But God knows.....that is what I have to keep reminding myself, and just keep asking for everyone's prayers!
I have had a really bad caffeine addiction for way too long. A normal day is a Large Dark Roast from Caribou, which is probably about 3 cups of coffee, sometimes another cup even around 10am at the office and then a diet Coke for lunch, sometime when I would get home from work, I would even have another diet pop! I know I know.....I am addicted. But once you start, it is REALLY HARD to stop! I have been weaning myself off since Friday. :( Surprisingly, I haven't had a bad headache, Thank God! Really it will probably be good for me to not have such a large caffeine intake on a daily basis, oh but it will be missed! I do think the girl at Caribou thought I was nuts this morning when I asked her for a Small coffee, Half Dark Roast and Half Decaf. But it was good.....Now tomorrow I will probably just get a Decaf coffee. Going to try and totally get off my coffee kick, but I am not so sure it is possible!
I spoke to my doctor this morning and I am going back in tomorrow to have more blood drawn. If my numbers go up again, they are going to schedule me for an ultrasound at 6 weeks to make sure everything is looking ok. (Natalie, I knew you would be happy to hear this!) I just feel like this time is the "Real Thing" if that makes any sense to anyone. I am trying not to be nervous about anything, such as the "M" word, which I don't even like to hear or say! But God knows.....that is what I have to keep reminding myself, and just keep asking for everyone's prayers!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Bun in the Oven
Most of you know by now.............I AM PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!! Let me hear it.........Hip Hip!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luke and I couldn't be more thrilled. We said we weren't going to start trying until the Fall, but we can pretend it was an "oops!" When really I was kind of trying without Luke knowing, I know, "naughty Ali", but now there is a bun in the oven until April and we are both SO excited so it is all good :)
I am sure many of you want to hear the story, so here it is......................................First, WARNING......This is going to be LONG!!!!!
My mom always told me that she knew she was pregnant because the "girls" became tender and sore. Well my "girls" had been really sore for about the past 2 weeks. They get that way before "that time of the month", so I wasn't sure what was going on. Something just didn't seem right though, walking down the stairs I noticed the "girls" being sore and even when I would take my bra off at night. So on Monday I ventured to Target on my lunch break to buy a box of 3 pregnancy tests and of course dollar aisle scrapbook stuff!
I took a test right when I got to work and it was Negative. I thought, "OK, I have done this before, now tomorrow I will get my period!" That is how it usually worked.
So Tuesday came around and we had our Neighborhood Watch party and something still just didn't feel right. I went home after and took another test. Again, Negative. I was so annoyed that I sat out in the garage w/ Luke and a neighbor and enjoyed a Beer and the Twins game.
Wednesday came around and "the girls" weren't feeling any better, same with Thursday, the day I was supposed to get my period. So Friday morning I let my dogs out and then had to pee SOOO bad.....I had a really random dream the night before that I was pregnant and had gone into the doctor and they told me I was, so when I woke up I thought that I should take the test, Ya never know, right?! So I remembered I had left the test in the car. At this point I had to pee so bad I was practically going to wet myself! I searched my car in the dark, couldn't find it. Turned the light on in the garage, still couldn't' find the thing in my car. Finally, I opened the garage door (mind you, I was only wearing underwear and a tank top, so if anyone saw me, they were practically getting a show!) and I finally found the test! YEA! I ran inside and took the test. If you have taken a test before, you know that the NOT PREGNANT line shows up right away, which it did. So I thought, "Crap, I really am not pregnant, maybe I should just get wasted tonight! (Natalie, you get it!) So I let my dogs back in (I had let them out :) ) and came back upstairs. I looked at the test again and saw another line. The first words out of my mouth were, "Thank you Jesus!" and then the shaking started. I was shaking out of control! I didn't know what to do! Luke wasn't home and I needed to tell someone! I got dressed in record time and headed to Caribou, yes I know, you shouldn't drink caffeine, but I figured it would be my one last dark roast before I had to be torchered w/out it. I finally got a hold of Natalie and told her the exciting news! She screamed SO loud that her baby started crying....hahahahha!
I still hadn't talked to Luke. I got to work with the biggest silly grin on my face and Rebecca knew right away that something was up. Of course she asks right away, "Are you pregnant?" I said, "Shhhhh! You can't know yet, Luke doesn't even know!"
So I made my phone call to Luke, this is how it went:
Ali: Hi hon - Luke: Hi, Ali: I have to go to the doctor today! Luke: Ok Ali: Do you want to know WWWHHHYY I have to go to the doctor today? Luke: OK, OK, Ok, I think I have a pretty good Idea!
That was about it......I think he was in shock.
So, yes, I am early on in my pregnancy on 4 weeks. This is how we look at it, after everything we faced over the past year and a half, we would rather have our friends and family know, and pray for us. So right now please, if you could all just pray for God's protection over this little life I have starting to form in me. I just pray for a healthy baby, I don't care boy or girl!
I will keep you updated on the baby and how things are going, and continue my blog about, "My life as it is......." And right now.............we are excited and just praying for God's protection!
Luke and I couldn't be more thrilled. We said we weren't going to start trying until the Fall, but we can pretend it was an "oops!" When really I was kind of trying without Luke knowing, I know, "naughty Ali", but now there is a bun in the oven until April and we are both SO excited so it is all good :)
I am sure many of you want to hear the story, so here it is......................................First, WARNING......This is going to be LONG!!!!!
My mom always told me that she knew she was pregnant because the "girls" became tender and sore. Well my "girls" had been really sore for about the past 2 weeks. They get that way before "that time of the month", so I wasn't sure what was going on. Something just didn't seem right though, walking down the stairs I noticed the "girls" being sore and even when I would take my bra off at night. So on Monday I ventured to Target on my lunch break to buy a box of 3 pregnancy tests and of course dollar aisle scrapbook stuff!
I took a test right when I got to work and it was Negative. I thought, "OK, I have done this before, now tomorrow I will get my period!" That is how it usually worked.
So Tuesday came around and we had our Neighborhood Watch party and something still just didn't feel right. I went home after and took another test. Again, Negative. I was so annoyed that I sat out in the garage w/ Luke and a neighbor and enjoyed a Beer and the Twins game.
Wednesday came around and "the girls" weren't feeling any better, same with Thursday, the day I was supposed to get my period. So Friday morning I let my dogs out and then had to pee SOOO bad.....I had a really random dream the night before that I was pregnant and had gone into the doctor and they told me I was, so when I woke up I thought that I should take the test, Ya never know, right?! So I remembered I had left the test in the car. At this point I had to pee so bad I was practically going to wet myself! I searched my car in the dark, couldn't find it. Turned the light on in the garage, still couldn't' find the thing in my car. Finally, I opened the garage door (mind you, I was only wearing underwear and a tank top, so if anyone saw me, they were practically getting a show!) and I finally found the test! YEA! I ran inside and took the test. If you have taken a test before, you know that the NOT PREGNANT line shows up right away, which it did. So I thought, "Crap, I really am not pregnant, maybe I should just get wasted tonight! (Natalie, you get it!) So I let my dogs back in (I had let them out :) ) and came back upstairs. I looked at the test again and saw another line. The first words out of my mouth were, "Thank you Jesus!" and then the shaking started. I was shaking out of control! I didn't know what to do! Luke wasn't home and I needed to tell someone! I got dressed in record time and headed to Caribou, yes I know, you shouldn't drink caffeine, but I figured it would be my one last dark roast before I had to be torchered w/out it. I finally got a hold of Natalie and told her the exciting news! She screamed SO loud that her baby started crying....hahahahha!
I still hadn't talked to Luke. I got to work with the biggest silly grin on my face and Rebecca knew right away that something was up. Of course she asks right away, "Are you pregnant?" I said, "Shhhhh! You can't know yet, Luke doesn't even know!"
So I made my phone call to Luke, this is how it went:
Ali: Hi hon - Luke: Hi, Ali: I have to go to the doctor today! Luke: Ok Ali: Do you want to know WWWHHHYY I have to go to the doctor today? Luke: OK, OK, Ok, I think I have a pretty good Idea!
That was about it......I think he was in shock.
So, yes, I am early on in my pregnancy on 4 weeks. This is how we look at it, after everything we faced over the past year and a half, we would rather have our friends and family know, and pray for us. So right now please, if you could all just pray for God's protection over this little life I have starting to form in me. I just pray for a healthy baby, I don't care boy or girl!
I will keep you updated on the baby and how things are going, and continue my blog about, "My life as it is......." And right now.............we are excited and just praying for God's protection!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Are you KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We still do not have AC in our building. I brought a tiny little fan in today, but I barely can feel it! I am SOOOOOOOOOO HOT!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 4, 2008
I am SO freakin HOT!!!!
We have no AC today in our building and I am on the 4th floor. It is SOOOOOOOO hot in here right now. I feel like I am going to pass out!
Weekend @ BBL
We had a great weekend at Big Birch Lake!
Rebecca and I headed up Friday night with a suburban packed full of food, our stuff and of course, 4 dogs!! We made to the cabin in record time because traffic wasn't too bad, or the fact that I was driving about 90 miles an hour! We unpacked and let the dogs play outside. I had brought up a bunch of DVD's for us to watch so we grabbed them and sat down in front of the TV. I could have sworn that we had a DVD player, but all we had was VHS and about 3 movies. So we watched the Secret Garden.
Sleeping in on Saturday morning was great and especially waking up to a gorgeous day on the lake. Since I was the only one there, I figured I should take care of the cabin. So I headed down to the beach to rake all the nasty weeds that had floated up on shore. I was dripping with sweat after about 2 hours of raking weeds and hauling them to the dumping spot across the road. We had 6 trailer loads of weeds, ick! But then the beach was beautiful and nice for friends that would join us later.
Ryan and Sari got to the lake at about 1pm after driving my blazer up to the cabin and running out of gas along 94. About $90 later they were there and ready to hang out. John and Luke came at about 2:30 and had golfed that morning. We loaded up the pontoon and headed to the sand bar for some fun. After losing a black inertoob about halfway across the lake and John and my sister practically drowning trying to rescue it we saved them w/ the boat. We headed back to the cabin for a feast of taco stack up. Marty, Jessie and baby Ben arrived just after 7pm and we ended the night with a good ol' game of Beer Pong! The teams were, Marty and Jessie, Luke and Sari, Ryan and Rebecca and John and I. The champs of Beer Pong were Ryan and Rebecca. Rebecca sure can play beer pong, well for her is was Wine Cooler pong :)
Most of us went to bed on Saturday night with our heads spinning and woke up to a rainy morning. We had a great breakfast of Cinnamon rolls and fruit and of course some bloody Mary's. The rain stopped and it cleared up so we headed out on the pontoon again. All in all it was a great weekend and we had so much fun w/ our friends and family.
Rebecca and I headed up Friday night with a suburban packed full of food, our stuff and of course, 4 dogs!! We made to the cabin in record time because traffic wasn't too bad, or the fact that I was driving about 90 miles an hour! We unpacked and let the dogs play outside. I had brought up a bunch of DVD's for us to watch so we grabbed them and sat down in front of the TV. I could have sworn that we had a DVD player, but all we had was VHS and about 3 movies. So we watched the Secret Garden.
Sleeping in on Saturday morning was great and especially waking up to a gorgeous day on the lake. Since I was the only one there, I figured I should take care of the cabin. So I headed down to the beach to rake all the nasty weeds that had floated up on shore. I was dripping with sweat after about 2 hours of raking weeds and hauling them to the dumping spot across the road. We had 6 trailer loads of weeds, ick! But then the beach was beautiful and nice for friends that would join us later.
Ryan and Sari got to the lake at about 1pm after driving my blazer up to the cabin and running out of gas along 94. About $90 later they were there and ready to hang out. John and Luke came at about 2:30 and had golfed that morning. We loaded up the pontoon and headed to the sand bar for some fun. After losing a black inertoob about halfway across the lake and John and my sister practically drowning trying to rescue it we saved them w/ the boat. We headed back to the cabin for a feast of taco stack up. Marty, Jessie and baby Ben arrived just after 7pm and we ended the night with a good ol' game of Beer Pong! The teams were, Marty and Jessie, Luke and Sari, Ryan and Rebecca and John and I. The champs of Beer Pong were Ryan and Rebecca. Rebecca sure can play beer pong, well for her is was Wine Cooler pong :)
Most of us went to bed on Saturday night with our heads spinning and woke up to a rainy morning. We had a great breakfast of Cinnamon rolls and fruit and of course some bloody Mary's. The rain stopped and it cleared up so we headed out on the pontoon again. All in all it was a great weekend and we had so much fun w/ our friends and family.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Way Too Long
I know, I know, it has been WAY too long since I have blogged. The thing is, I am not sure I want to share with everyone what I have been thinking and feeling lately.
This thing seems to be every one's link to my mind and lately I am not so sure how I feel about that. I have never in my life wanted to be pregnant as I do now. Even when I was pregnant, I never had these feelings of really wanting the life that would be ahead of me. Now, it isn't that I want a baby, it is that I want Luke and I to start a family. I want the first trip to Big Birch Lake, and the first smile and the stroller ride. Yeah, it may sound cheesy to some of you, but the time has come in my life where I desire more for Luke and I.
It is amazing how in the past year to look back on the trials that we have faced, losing jobs, starting new jobs, losing a baby, financial struggles, family members being ill. I praise the Lord that these things brought us together rather than tore us apart. There was a point about a year ago when I wasn't sure of anything. It makes me so happy to be sure of what I want in life and what I want for Luke and I. Now I just have to see what God's plan for us is.
So yeah yeah, there I went again getting all deep on you and mushy gushy, sorry!
Here is an update on what has been going on in the past week or so!
2 weekends ago: Luke had a golf tournament, I had scrapbooking, was very fun, got all of 2 pages done! Woo Hoo! I am learning to "Embelish" quite well! I went up to my cabin on Sat. morning and came home Sunday while Luke golfed Saturday, had guys over Sat. night and burned a hole in our driveway from a bonfire...drunk boys......what can ya do!
Last weekend we spent Friday and Saturday w/ my sister and Ryan. We went and saw Dark Night......Highly recommend it to anyone that has not seen it yet! Then on Saturday we went floating down a river just about 10 minutes past St. Cloud. We had SO much fun and then Sar and Ryan spent the night. We finished the night watching D3, Luke was SO excited :) (D3 = Mighty Ducks 3 the movie for those of you who don't know! :) )
Now to this week. I can't believe that tomorrow is already Thursday. I can't even explain how fast the past 3 weeks have flown by for me! Last night Luke was up north w/ his boss in Duluth, they spent the night on his boss's boat on Lake Superior. SO........I had a sleepover! I seriously haven't had once since right before Bethany left. So Suzy, my dear friend from work came over. We went shopping at the Outlet Mall, Dinner at Majors, Malibu & Pineapple drinks and then I got to see the whole new collection of Lia Sophia Jewels! They are SO GREAT...(my plug.....www.liasophia.com/alipeterson, click on OUR JEWELRY) and then we watched a movie.
It was super fun and now tomorrow night I am having dinner w/ my fam before my parents leave for Peru on a missions trip. This weekend we are heading up to our cabin. I can't wait!
So that is my update about what has been going on in my head, in my heart and "My life as it is!"
This thing seems to be every one's link to my mind and lately I am not so sure how I feel about that. I have never in my life wanted to be pregnant as I do now. Even when I was pregnant, I never had these feelings of really wanting the life that would be ahead of me. Now, it isn't that I want a baby, it is that I want Luke and I to start a family. I want the first trip to Big Birch Lake, and the first smile and the stroller ride. Yeah, it may sound cheesy to some of you, but the time has come in my life where I desire more for Luke and I.
It is amazing how in the past year to look back on the trials that we have faced, losing jobs, starting new jobs, losing a baby, financial struggles, family members being ill. I praise the Lord that these things brought us together rather than tore us apart. There was a point about a year ago when I wasn't sure of anything. It makes me so happy to be sure of what I want in life and what I want for Luke and I. Now I just have to see what God's plan for us is.
So yeah yeah, there I went again getting all deep on you and mushy gushy, sorry!
Here is an update on what has been going on in the past week or so!
2 weekends ago: Luke had a golf tournament, I had scrapbooking, was very fun, got all of 2 pages done! Woo Hoo! I am learning to "Embelish" quite well! I went up to my cabin on Sat. morning and came home Sunday while Luke golfed Saturday, had guys over Sat. night and burned a hole in our driveway from a bonfire...drunk boys......what can ya do!
Last weekend we spent Friday and Saturday w/ my sister and Ryan. We went and saw Dark Night......Highly recommend it to anyone that has not seen it yet! Then on Saturday we went floating down a river just about 10 minutes past St. Cloud. We had SO much fun and then Sar and Ryan spent the night. We finished the night watching D3, Luke was SO excited :) (D3 = Mighty Ducks 3 the movie for those of you who don't know! :) )
Now to this week. I can't believe that tomorrow is already Thursday. I can't even explain how fast the past 3 weeks have flown by for me! Last night Luke was up north w/ his boss in Duluth, they spent the night on his boss's boat on Lake Superior. SO........I had a sleepover! I seriously haven't had once since right before Bethany left. So Suzy, my dear friend from work came over. We went shopping at the Outlet Mall, Dinner at Majors, Malibu & Pineapple drinks and then I got to see the whole new collection of Lia Sophia Jewels! They are SO GREAT...(my plug.....www.liasophia.com/alipeterson, click on OUR JEWELRY) and then we watched a movie.
It was super fun and now tomorrow night I am having dinner w/ my fam before my parents leave for Peru on a missions trip. This weekend we are heading up to our cabin. I can't wait!
So that is my update about what has been going on in my head, in my heart and "My life as it is!"
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