Sunday, March 13, 2011

More!!! I am on a roll!


WOW! I am on a roll this weekend! Here is an update on the garden project quickly in pictures:

Our house this fall, post trimming with bushes across the front...
BD chopping up bush roots!
Right side..
Left Side
No more hedges!
Tulip bed expanded...next step...stone border!
Side yard hedge trimmed
Trees removed along back fence..
Hedges around patio door removed...
Also removed hedges along the fence here.

There is still so much to do, but we knocked out a good bit this weekend! We are worn out :) Next weekend we are borrowing a trailer to haul all of the debris to the dump. Then we will be putting up the stone borders and planting the new plowers, as well as mulching.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Can't....stop....baby clothes...too...cute...aghhh!!



Looking back at my little wiener of an update just now I think I need to do a more substantial post :) as we have had a lot going on lately that's kept me from posting! So, we've been a little busy these days...what with shopping, working on the nursery, and we have taken on some big projects in our yard with spring on the way!

Our yard was a little sad last year when we first moved in, but we trimmed up the hedges and planted some tulip bulbs last fall in hopes for a prettier spring! Now we are expanding the tulip bed and taking out some of our hedges to create a prettier flower bed. Its a lot of work but I think its going to be gorgeous soon...Next we are tackling the backyard, taking out some bushes and pouring a patio. Here are some pics so far:

Mums coming back already!

Tulips making their first appearance

Pansies looking lovely this year
More tulips!

I plan to post some full before and after pics when we get finished and as the flowers come up and start to bloom!

Now for our baby boy, we had a great a/s yesterday! He looked great, and everything looked to be healthy and normal! He had his hands up by his face the whole time, even sucking his thumb at some points :) He kicked and stretched his legs out for us and got the hiccups before the appointment was through. Best of all (other than him being healthy..)we finally saw his precious face! Here are some pics from the scan:

Sweet baby boy...he's so handsome already!
Sucking his thumb!

Long legs
Making a fist...each hand


Now as far as the nursery, I'm sorry to say that we don't have any pics...but that's because it has barely been started...UGH. We got started and realized we had a lot more putty and sanding to do on the ceiling before we can finish painting it. So hopefully soon! My goal is to have it painted by the end of this month and set up!

Now while we didn't get the nursery done yet, we DID get some great bargains this weekend at Carters and Gymboree! At Gymboree we bought $250 worth of clothes for only $66! They were having an amazing sale :) Also bought him some basics and cute sale items at Carters on Friday...we practically stole the clothes we bought this weekend! I have a very hard time passing up such good deals!

22 Weeks!


How far along? 22 weeks
Weight gain/loss: 14 lbs (aghhh)
Maternity clothes? Belly bands save my life, but yeah I can't zip my pants good anymore!
Sleep? Really great this week! We got new pillows though lol
Best moment this week? A/s went so well! And we got to see Carson's sweet face finally!
Food cravings: Everything
Gender: Its a boy!
Belly button in or out? Its getting disturbingly shallow....eep
Movement: In the morning and at night a lot!
What I miss? Beer lately
What I'm looking forward to: Mom coming to visit this month!
Milestones: Beautiful A/s