Pregnancy Week 37

Well I am not sure how many pregnancy updates I'll have, but with my luck miss Shelby will wait until the last minute to come! I fully expect to be pregnant for a few more weeks. My appointment last week went great. Still n weight gain, bp is good, no swelling and Shelby ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday: 36 Week Belly Comparison

At this point I can tell that Sarah was much bigger than Shelby. I also dropped around 36 weeks with Sarah and I am still carrying Shelby higher.... Read More

Packing our Birth Center Bags

With the girls I packed the clothes they would wear coming home from the hospital in my over night bag. I knew the hospital would provide a lot of the stuff we would need for baby, like wipes and diapers, blankets even a baby hat. But with a birth center birth we bring every... Read More

Post Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash

I posted about what I have in my Newborn Diaper Stash. Weren't those covers cute? Now, for after the newborn stage I wanted to mostly go with OS (one size). These will go from around 10 pounds to 35 pounds. So basically will last until potty training.  I still would like ... Read More

Pregnancy Week 36

Hello 9 Months! I can not believe we are in the home stretch! Now we count down the days until Shelby decides to make her entrance! I had both my girls at 39 weeks and I am kinda hoping Shelby does the same, but as my friend Tamra said, "God has picked the perfect day... Read More

My Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash

When I was trying to decide if I wanted to cloth diaper baby #3 or go the disposable diaper route it took me a long time to decide. I knew that with cloth diapers it would be more work, but not by much. Even with my older kids when I'd change them, poopy diapers would be ... Read More

Guest Post: 2012 Krispy Kreme Very Important Blogger Summit – Day 2 #KKVIB2012

When I was asked to join the Krispy Kreme Very Important Blogger Summit, I was honored to be asked but being 35 weeks pregnant I knew it would not be smart of me to travel. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to have a fellow blogger go in my place! I knew the... Read More

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

Get Ready for Baby: Kushie’s Cloth Diapers

When I decided on Cloth Diapering it was a big decision. I really wasn't sure where to start, or what I needed. I spent months trying to figure out which cloth diapers we should try and use. I decided that I would get a variety of different brands and styles and try them all... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Wild Dill

This past week was my last week of work! I plan to spend the next few weeks (or until Shelby makes her appearance) getting the last bit of baby stuff done. I have to wash clothes and prep the cloth diapers still, all of which need to be done but are simple things to do that ... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Bath Time for Baby *Giveaway ends Feb. 25th*

When it comes to bath time for baby safety is a must have! Before I even undress the baby  I make sure to have everything that is needed for bath time on hand and ready to go, that way I don't have to take a eye or hand off the baby. Summer Infant has everything you need ... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Prince Lionheart seatNEAT *Giveaway ends Feb. 25th*

Sometimes a product comes out and us moms think to ourselves "Finally! I needed soemthing just like this!" That is exactly what I thought when I saw the Prince Lionheart seatNEAT. I can think of so many times that the girls ruined an upholstered chair during meal time fro... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: mOmma Feeding *Giveaway ends Feb. 22nd*

Looking for the next best product to enhance your toddler’s feeding experience? Lansinoh the #1 brand in breastfeeding accessories brings you mOmma an innovative range of toddler feeding products that was specially designed to make mealtime fun and promote development. ... 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