Made It!

Until Baby Snick gets here, I have to say the best part of staying at home is naps with Bailey. Come on, how can you refuse that face?

Crazy Thought

Bailey was just snuggling up on my chest, and I had a crazy, frightening, exciting thought. In just a few short weeks, Baby Snick will be sleeping on my chest. Wow!


I can't believe how fast and slow the last nine months have gone. The nursery is ready other than little decorating items. Everything has been washed from her clothes to her binkies. We are ready to go. Even her bag is packed. My bag will get packed day of. Simply because the weather here has been crazy. The clothing that would be good today will most likely not work next week. Anywho, we are ready. Now we are just playing the waiting game. I'm trying to use the time to finish little projects like the mobile for the nursery to finally getting our Maui pics made into a coffee table book. We'll see how productive I actually am.

Special Day

Today is a special day! It's my Mom's birthday. Last year, we went to the beach for Mom's birthday. This year, since my wings have been clipped, they came to me for Mom's birthday dinner. We had a great time at dinner last night. since I didn't take any pics from last night, here are a few from last year. All pics by me except the one of the Hubs and I. He took that.

Aren't my parents cute?

The Hubs is pretty cute also! 

There was a storm our last morning. I love stormy beach weather. 

Bailey had no idea what to do with this crab shell. 

It's a Bailey Day!

Do you ever get the feeling that your dog is the one that REALLY has the life? I'm starting to think Bailey has this life thing down pat!

She frolics in the snow

Sleeps 

Gets Treats

And plays

Then she repeats until the day is over and it's time for bed. Seriously, who has the life here? All photos by me. 

New Beginnings and a Blog Mentor

A new chapter begins! As of 5pm today, I will be officially be a stay at home wife/mommy. In all honesty, I'm entering this stage with a lot of mixed emotions. For the last three years, I have been privileged to work at a great job with the most incredible people. My co-workers have become my friends, and I am sad to leave this place that has become like a second home. I am thrilled that we will be welcoming Baby Snick here in just a few short weeks, but am not sure what I will do with myself between now and then. Perhaps get started on that long list of things "I'm going to do when I have time." You know little things like finish the nursery. I'm trying to stay positive about this change, but it's been a hard change to handle. However, come this time Monday when I'm taking a nap instead of sitting at a desk, I may have a completely different opinion.

In other exciting news, as I mentioned here, I'm taking part in After I Do's big sis/lil sis blog mentoring program. Today I got my "Big Sis." I'm so excited to be paired with Monica from BlessedMama. I'm so excited. We've already realized that we have a common interest in horses and photography! This is going to be fun.

Winter Wonderland Part 2

We got hit again! About 5" of snow with a nice glazing of ice, I'm not impressed. Christmas snow is awesome! Second week of January I'm pregnant and home alone snow/ice - not so awesome! Oh well! I have cooked (homemade vegetable soup with homemade croutons), cleaned and done laundry. I also finished my first book (The Hunger Games) on my kindle.

So what now? I'm not sure. The kindle has been a boredom saver! I just downloaded Catching Fire (sequel to The Hunger Games) and will be diving in shortly. I'm also starting to focus on my after-delivery weight loss plan. However much more time in the house, and I'm going to have to get really creative! Any ideas?

Surprise from Hubby

The Hubs surprised me with an after Christmas - Christmas present this week. My very own Kindle! I'm so excited and can only imagine how much use I will get out of it. So excited!

(source)

Since he has the black one, he got me the white one so that we can keep them apart. Have I mentioned lately how wonderful he is?

On a completely different note, if you haven't checked out Krysten's blog After I Do, you need to! She is starting a blogging mentor program. What an awesome idea! I'm definitely in.

Peace out, 2010!

Guess what? I've already celebrated the New Year! At 10 am this morning, the Hubs and I rang in the New Year "together." It was midnight in Korea so via Skype we wished each other a happy New Year.

                                         (photo by Brian Salmon)

2010 has been an incredible roller coaster ride. I have been so blessed that for the most part the Hubs was here for the whole thing. Ok in Army speak that means that he was only gone for a few days to couple weeks at a time. It was nothing compared to 15 months in Iraq. In 2010, we said goodbye to some very dear friends, both lost a grandmother, and at the end of the year sent the Hubs on a plane to Korea. But it wasn't all bad, we also got to see the Hubs sister and her husband three times this year! They live in Memphis, and with four crazy schedules we are lucky to see them more than once a year. 

Other major highlights of the year included lots of time spent with friends and family, finding out we were having a baby and moving into a new apartment that we love. 

So what does 2011 have in store? 

- In two short weeks, I will officially be unemployed and will become a full-time stay at home mommy and wife. 

- BABY SNICK! We are just weeks away from meeting her. I get more excited and nervous with everyday. 

- The Hubs getting to come home for a few days to meet Baby Snick

- 30th Birthdays! Yep it's the big 3-0 for the Hubs and I this year. Crazy! 

- A new job in the Army for the Hubs. 

I hope that each of you have great things in store for your 2011! Happy New Year! 

Snowmen

What do snowmen and handstands have in common? My brother! The snow (before our Christmas snow) left my brother goofing off with a snowman. I love that kid!

Nothing is Better Than Family

What an amazing Christmas! I am seriously one spoiled loved woman. The best part was getting to spend the weekend with mine and the Hubs' families. On top of everything else, I got my white Christmas! 6" of it to be exact. My parents neighborhood was transformed into a winter wonderland.

34 weeks as of Christmas day

Poor Bailey was covered in snowballs.

Christmas snow

*All pictures are by me and my brother.

I'm back

Hello, lovelies! Well when I said I would be taking a hiatus, I did not intend for it to last this long. Time has flown and here we are. Seriously, who approved Christmas being here already?

Here's what has been going on lately:
1) The hubs left on a jetplane and is getting settled in Korea. The 14hr time difference has been a challenge, but we are making it work.
2) Mommy and Baby Snick had another Dr. appt. Both are doing great and right on track. We will hit 34 weeks on Saturday. Where has the time gone?
3) Christmas shopping has been completed and baking is in process. Last night was mint, chocolate chip cookies and salsa. I know odd combo for a night. I ran out of time, and the salsa was a quick fix. Tonight's baking includes chocolate covered cherry cookies, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and molasses spice cookies. Can you tell that my Dad and brothers are spoiled loved?
4) My "replacement" has started at work. I've been training her for the last week and a half. She is catching on relatively quickly, but it's an odd adjustment. It's very strange to train the new "you." Honestly I'm not sure if I'm having a harder time training her or simply adjusting to being unemployed in a couple of weeks. Yes, I know mommyhood is a full-time job, I just haven't not had a paying job since high school. Strange!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and is ready for Christmas! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a white one. Feel free to cross your fingers as well!

It's That Time of Year

Yep, it's that time of year when everything gets insanely busy, life sneaks up on you, and there just aren't enough hours in the day. December has snuck up on me. Forget Christmas shopping, we are in the middle of getting the Hubs, myself and our apartment prepared for the Hubs' departure to Korea. This means packing his household goods, mounds of paperwork, possibly buying a car this weekend, saying goodbye to friends, and a long list of other things.

During this process, I will be taking a brief hiatus from the blog. I promise to be back soon. In the meantime, I hope everyone is having a great start to the Christmas season.