Fall Festivals

I am trying to so call "nest" but the energy hasn't hit me yet. I guess this is a sign I am not ready yet. I just can't get myself motivated to get things done yet. Tucker's room is completely done along with all his things washed and put away....the rest of the house however is NOT ready for a baby yet. OH well, I think they say it will just hit you all of a sudden..I will keep waiting for the sudden.

So in the mean time while I am not nesting I am out enjoying this fabulous weather. Highs of 60s during the day is my friend right now. This weekend we had a lot of fun times shopping and going to a fall festival.

Train rides

How cute is this little make believe town?

Beautiful mums....

The Kyle niece and nephews
My niece Krista with kettle corn that was fabulous and picking out a pumpkin.

The stuff Grandma didn't tell ya

Its time to get real....real with pregnancy that is. Here are some things I have noticed that nobody EVER told me. Your mom, sister or good friend warn you about things, but nothing quite like this before. Its always oh you will feel kicks, and you will cry and bond right from the start but what they should be telling is not that.

Your nose. It will get bigger as you reach your last month of pregnancy. So big that it looks wrong on your face, you have suddenly turned into a huge nose and nobody will admit it. And along with it growing will come bleeding. Every time you go to blow your nose blood will follow. Its classy

Everyone tells you how cute you look, you just gained in your belly. Not true! Those people are liars. If you just gain in your belly why are you cute little undies not fitting right? Why is your bra fitting like an A cup?

And speaking of bra...I would rather pay someone $20.00 everyday than wear a bra. Why? Well your boobs are now sitting on top of your belly so in order for you to have support your bra must DIG into your sides and back all hours of the day.

Shaving. I forgot I even grew hair in areas below my belly because I couldn't' see there. I had to ask my husband if I needed to shave my bikini line and he looked at me as if I was the woolly mammoth. I got the point quick. But not that it mattered because by the time I was done shaving I had to re-shower because you are all hot and sweaty from trying to reach all the areas. AND then you still didn't do a good job.

Your shoes are tight and snug after month 8 because your feet look like they belong to big foot and not you. And forget tying your shoes...after you leave the house in the morning and if they come untied...too bad, just go the whole day with one shoe untied because it isn't worth bending over at all.

Your back hurts...all the time. Well maybe not for everyone but it will hurt occasionally

Your sleep ends right when you get pregnant. It never gets better I hear either. When you have gained enough weight you can't ever ever get comfortable. And then don't' forget the pee breaks...b/c when you get comfortable its too late because you have to get up and pee. There are nights I kinda kick Nate getting back in bed or want to smother him with a pillow for a while as he enjoys a peaceful nights rest.

Its 45 degrees outside and you are sweating. After making dinner or vacuuming you feel like you have just ran a half marathon.

And just so you know...I WOULD NOT CHANGE ANY OF THESE THINGS FOR THE WORLD!!! It will be so worth it all in a couple weeks!!!!

A little Peak

The nursery is almost completely finished. All I need now is my glider and a couple things organized in the closet. My glider is the most important thing, some say they use the glider rocker a lot and others don't BUT it will add to the room. Here is a tease sneak peaks into the nursery. Mostly of Nate painting away. I hope to reveal it all by Monday.

the primer and ceiling fan in place...and I really like his view!

Nate is showing off his painting skills too

I can't wait to show you guys the finished project..we are pretty proud of ourselves.

Also. Nic with cupcakes...I still have your winnings...if you could please email me at kara_alphachi@hotmail.com! Thanks so much

The #1 shower

WARNING: Fab pictures are among this page

This Saturday was my big wonderful shower. I knew it would be great because my sister in law and a couple others had worked so hard on it but it was more than I could imagine. I think I was overwhelmed..but aren't you always? I wanted to sit back and take it all in but there was so many people to talk to and thank that it was hard to sit back. Jin did a wonderful job on it and I owe her big time. Everyone that walked in said how AWESOME it was..including myself. I got there early to take pics of all the before.

I knew you would gasp...isnt' this beautiful!!! LIke a wedding!

Center pieces

The color scheme was great.....

One diaper cake...This was the center for the gift table.

Some baby pics of myself and Nate..so sweet! And the gift basket on the table was a drawing. Anyone who brought diapers or wipes got their name in a drawing....so clever right?

Some grown up pics of the parents to be...and my guest book on the table!!!

The room from afar....Marvelous right?

And the most important...the brunch!! We had baked french toast, quiche, meat roll ups, fruit tray and much much more!!! I had never been to a baby shower brunch before BUT it was perfect! The food was delicious

My cake...it looked just like my invitations and was very very good.

Oh and the cookies...Wow wee those were good.

So isn't this wonderful? And not to mention all the great guest and gifts. We received almost every single thing we needed and wanted. Actually we are making money off this shower..haha. We got duplicates of somethings but dont' need anything else right at this moment. Hello Target giftcards!!!

Girl time is the best time....here is myself (can u tell which one I am ..hehe) and a FAB group of girls. These girls and I have been friends since way before high school!!!

I could kick myself because I didn't get a picture with my hostess....

The FAB 4 and my chubby face at the winery later that day. I ate my weight in food while they drank.

Working on the Weekends

Usually weekends are all about fun and relaxing. Now days my weekends are crammed with getting things done. This weekend I got to mark a lot off my to-do list though.

Saturday I took a mini trip to St.Louis to do some last minute baby shopping.
We found a stroller/car seat combo we...well I love. Its a chicco. Its red and tan and had lots of options that I loved!!! We also found the pack and play we wanted while there. And the best part is both of these were bought for us for gifts !!!!! Yaaah. Thats a big lift off my shoulder. Check

All the painting is completed in Tuckers room. Check

The furniture is all put together. Check

The clothes are all washed and hung in the closet. check

I made the bed all up and the nursery is really starting to come to together. Check

I deep cleaned Tuckers room this weekend also. Check

See I told you we were busy. Lots of things got accomplished but we still have more to do! We had to get things going this past weekend because this weekend is my shower!!! I am WAY excited for the baby shower. I opted to only have one BIG shower for many reason. I wanted to show off all the hard work my sister in laws are putting into it and I wanted to see everyone together all at once. Its going to be a brunch on Saturday morning and I can't wait!!!! I can't wait to show pictures too. This week is my 34 week appt...we are getting very very close!!!

P.S. The giveaway ends tomorrow 9-29-09...so sign up!

Strollers are so confusing!

Strollers, Strollers, Strollers??

I am so dang confused...I need someones help. Anybodys help. Even if you aren't a mother or soon to be mother, maybe you have just seen one you like. Please help.

I first registered for this one. A graco tour something blah blah blah. I liked the colors and it has great safety ratings.

Well its unavailable....very unavailable. I have called Babys R us all over the country and nobody has it.

So whats next? I know it shouldn't be all about style but I don't want an ugly stroller. My dream stroller would be a Peg Preggo..but is it worth the money??

Here's to 2 Years

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! THE BIG 2 YEARS!

Here is the surprise I woke up to yesterday morning. It was our 2 year wedding anniversary and our last anniversary without children. Every birthday or anniversary Nate does a terrific job of suprising me in the morning. I run to the kitchen like a 5 year old b/c I know I will find flowers and a card. It always makes my day..or week. This year I got more than I could ask for

He knows the way to my heart is through plastic!!!

After a nice dinner out I think we were asleep by 9:30.......I wouldn't want it any other way. Its funny but the past two years have flown by and even after being married I still get those dating butterflies when I look at him :)