Trip to Hotlanta!

I haven't blogged in a while--maybe due to my growing belly which makes it very hard to sit down for long periods of time. Anyways, I wanted to update everyone on what has been going on in our family!

First things, first--I had a great time in Atlanta! I learned so much about newborns from my cousin Meghan! I can't believe how good baby Elle is and I know its due to her being put on a schedule. Meghan is such a good Mom, and has done a lot of research in the field of scheduling and it is remarkable! I never knew how to quiet a crying baby (that is if she is not hungry or gassy), and I learned through this book she read (Best Baby on the Block) that the sounds of a hairdryer could actually get her to stop crying and fall asleep! It worked every time. She bought the CD w/ the book and even put it on her cell phone so when they are anywhere she can put it on near Elle and she will stop crying. Incredible!

Atlanta is such a cool place! I love where they live and their little neighborhood. It was so good to see Taryn and it felt like the old days! We cousins really grew up like sisters, so it was really special to be able to see my sisters again.

Did I mention how cute Gavin is? OMG!

Here are some pictures:

Leaving on a Jet Plane...again

Tomorrow I am headed out to see my cousin Meghan and her family in Atlanta. They just welcomed their second child, Elle, and I can't wait to meet her. My other cousin, Meghan's sister, Taryn will also be there visiting from Bakersfield. I'm looking forward to some girl time, but also to learn all about newborns, since I have no clue. I have never been to Atlanta and I'm anxious to check it out since I watch way too many realtor shows on HGTV and they are always in Atlanta! Looks like such a fab place!

26 weeks...

Mike took this picture of me at 26 weeks and I just can't imagine how bigger I'm going to be by December.

I am starting to really enjoy my pregnancy. I feel like I have more energy and way more of an appetite than I did in my first and second trimester.

My new craving: French toast.

College Football is HERE!

Mike and I have been waiting for September 3rd to come since, well, last Sept 3rd! Tonight, Mike's alma mater, Boise State will be playing The University of Oregon. We are so excited to kick of football season with a great game, but also to relive our glory years back in Boise.

The City of Boise and Boise State Football holds a very special place in our heart. Many life changing moments happened for us in the great state of Idaho, and we think back very fondly on our time there. Truly, Mike would say it was the best 5 years of his life, and the best 2 years of mine.

Tune in to ESPN @ 10:15p EST and see one of the best college game day atmosphere's in College Football!

Hi, My Name is Anne-Marie

...and I'm addicted to Babies R Us.

I really don't want to view Peyton as an accesory and I really think I'm doing a very good job at it, until I go into Babies R Us. I am truly getting stuff we need, but holy---there is a lot of STUFF!

I feel like it keeps multiplying and I can't seem to determine if it is a want or a need. Basically, right now its a need.

No more shopping there for a while. I'm sure when Mike comes home, I will be put on probation.

19 and counting...

For those of you who are obsessed with watching multiple family reality shows-this blog is for you.

Did you hear that the Duggers from the hit TLC show, "18 Kids and Counting" are expecting yet another? What on earth? I can't help but just LOVE these people because they are so nice and so innocent, but they are totally out of their mind when it comes to birth control. Not to mention that the Mother will be having a child 5 months after her oldest has his first child. Thank you, but I would rather not be raising babies with my Mom. For some reason, I would feel like she is stealing my thunder.

I have one child in the womb and my uterus is already had enough. Sure, I intend to have more babies, but after 3 or 4, my body is going to be DONE. I can't imagine giving birth to 19 children. She probably doesn't even push when she's in labor. Yikes, that gave me a BAD visual.

Anyways, check out the article:

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/01/duggars.new.baby/

I Made It!

I'm back in beautiful Connecticut and had a great flight. Its so good to be back with Mike and I can't believe Peyton comes in only three short months. We are working hard on her nursery and I can't wait to have it all up and ready for her arrival.