Wordless Wednesday: 35 Week Belly Comparison

I thought it would be fun to compare my baby bump with Sarah and Shelby! I am a little surprised at how much I look the same with both babies. I just hope this doesn't mean Shelby will be 8 pounds, she definitely doesn't feel feel big.   Oh and I was pregnant ... Read More

My Pinterest Finds

When I first learned about Pinterest I really had no idea how addicting it would be, nor some of the cool things I found! I have always been fascinated with decor, foods, and crafts so I couldn't wait to jump on the band wagon and "pin" it out! A few of the things I w... Read More

Pregnancy 35 weeks

87% of my pregnancy is complete! Last week of month 8! Then we start our 9th month, 2 weeks until full term! Although I have a feeling Shelby will wait until close to her due date to come! At my 35 week appointment my midwife did say that Shelby had flipped! We will st... Read More

Baby Nursery Advice/Suggestions

One of the last things I have to do with Shelby's nursery is the crib. We already have her bedding and since it's green and brown we are adding pink in to make it a little more girlie.  The crib bedding we have is the Green and Brown Damask from BabyBedding.com I orde... Read More

Pregnancy Week 34

Nothing new over the past week except for the fact that I can tell Shelby has grown. She gets the hiccups a few times a day now and moves constantly! My next midwife appointment is on Tuesday and I am anxious to find out what position Shelby is in. Your Baby in Week 34 ... Read More

How is breastfeeding in public worse than this?

A few days ago I was skimming through a magazine, you know one that is very popular an gives you all the details in celebrity lives? I came across various pictures of celebrities with half their breasts showing. I thought to myself, how the heck can breastfeeding in publi... Read More

Happy 9th Birthday Samantha!

Yesterday we celebrated Samantha's 9th birthday! I can not believe that my first born is NINE years old! She had a wonderful birthday and her party is this weekend. I'm blessed with an angel, Like heaven might send, And I call her Sam, My daughter and friend  ... Read More

Pregnancy Week 33

I had my 33 week appointment this week. Everything was great, half a pound weight gain, great blood pressure and measured right on track.... but baby has decided to turn breech on us. So many things went running through my head, the word "breech" is scary to pregnant moms. W... Read More

Ideas on Turning a Breech Baby

At 33 weeks when you hear the word "Breech" it can be quite scary. In fact when I heard that Shelby was breech this past week I cried. Even though I know she is small and still has a lot of room to move around I felt for a second my entire birth plan with her went out the do... Read More

Make a Hairbow Holder from a Picture Frame

I started making the girls hair bows and headbands back in 2006. I made them various bow holders but with Shelby I wanted to make something different, and something I can hold both her bows and headbands! Later on she can use the hooks to hold jewelry or other things. I h... Read More

Nursery Pictures

Here we are on the countdown now. 4 weeks until full term and then Shelby can come at any time! Four weeks seems so far away yet it really is right around the corner! We have always put the baby in the room with us. While we have another extra bedroom to make another room... Read More

PART 3: Why I want a natural (birth center) birth

Now that I shared my births with Sam (PART 1: Why I want a natural (birth center) birth) and with Sarah (PART 2: Why I want a natural (birth center) birth). Some can see why I want a natural birth at a free standing birth center. Some people might ask what is offered at a... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Zutano *Giveaway ends Feb. 9th*

I absolutely love shopping for a baby, and when it's your own baby it's even more fun! It's been 6 years since we have and an infant in our home and we all are so excited! My older girls ask me all the time if they get to help dress Shelby when she is born.  I told them they... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Evenflo Symphony 65 e3 All-In-One Car Seat

When looking for car seats for the new baby I wanted to have an infant seat for when she is really little but I also wanted to have a second seat in Hubby's car that was an All-in-One and would grow with baby. An All-in-One car seat grows with baby. You can use it rear fa... Read More

Get Ready For Baby: Travel Boppy *Giveaway ends Feb. 8th*

As a nursing mom I relied on my Boppy every day with Sarah. I knew that one of the first must have products I would need for the new baby is a Boppy. I have the naked boppy and various covers for when I am at home, but with two older kids I was worried about how I would be c... Read More

Get Ready For Baby: Tea Collection *Giveaway ends Feb. 7th*

I am so excited that baby #3 is another little girl. I love dressing the kids up in cute little dresses and bows in their hair!  There's nothing cuter than a little girl dressed up in a pretty dress and bows. We have been fans of Tea Collection for a few years. I have alw... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Disney Baby

Last year at BlogHer I attended a breakfast put on by Disney Baby. We got to see the adorable new line, and I instantly fell in love with the adorable line.  Disney baby Body Suits are the first to come with two sets of snaps, this allows the body suit to grow with the baby!... Read More

Yummy Lemon Squares Recipe

Growing up I always looked forward to my Grandma's Lemon Squares. I loved the gooeyness of hers and the lemon tartness was....mmmmm. So I wanted to find a recipe that was easy to use, and of course... Read More

Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies they are a must have cookie for the Holidays! But my problem is no matter what Recipe I have tried they always end up hard and crispy. I hate hard Gingerbread Cookies. After many d... Read More

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

My father in law's favorite cookie is Russian Tea Cakes which are also known as Mexican Wedding Ball Cookies. So every year for Christmas I make him he very own batch. These cookies are super easy ... Read More

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

I am not a Sugar Cookie fan. In fact I usually stay away from them, but I knew that the girls would have fun decorating them and what is Christmas without some Sugar Cookies? Now I wanted to use an ea... Read More

Coconut Candy Ball Recipe

Ever since I was little I grew up helping my Aunt make Coconut Candy Balls. This year I did the recipe slightly different and they came out perfect! It has been a tradition to make them every year and... Read More