Weekend - "US" Time!

Everyone keeps telling me to get in our "us" time before Jude arrives. I am trying to take full advantage of husband-me time because we all know babies change everything (for the better!!!) So... we spent a lot of time dating this weekend.

 

Josh and I out at a restaurant where you play games & eat yummy food!
 

We also spent a lot of time with friends... our cute engaged couple (not pictured) Em & Andrew took us out for breakfast and we did a little underground Target shopping. Those in the Minneapolis area - contact me and I will let you know about this gem of a store :)

 

 We went to one of my favorite shops The Tea Garden. Bubble Tea? Have you had it? Amazing!

 

The happiest part of the weekend is when my sweet friend Sarah's husband came home from serving in the army! We are SO thrilled he is home. He had been gone for 11 months or so... this is him (Ryan) with his ADORABLE daughter Peyton Grace. We are so happy for Ryan & Sarah and their whole family!!!

Happy New Week! 32 Week Bumpdate coming tomorrow!

First Edition: New Mama Questions (& TGIF!)

I have decided to create a weekly post asking "New Mama" questions and look forward to seeing what my sweet followers advice may be!! I love hearing from new mom's about what has worked... what hasn't worked... and what is MUST have items for the first few weeks of babies life! It may be one question - it may be three.

Let's talk Hospital Bag....

1. What did you forget and wish you had remembered?
2. What were your essential items you brought with?
3. Did you have it packed WAYYY in advance? 2 bags?

Going through our birth class is awesome and super good information! (Class 2 was last night)... I feel like I knew nothing about the "technical" terms of labor and delivery. I love knowing the wording and verbiage so that I am able to better understand when Jude wants to make his big debut!

Last night we talked about preparations before labor including the hospital bag. I thought it would be good to get your advice! Our teacher said it would be a good idea to have a post-it note with the last few items you'd like so that hubby can grab those when you are going into labor and not thinking about your makeup bag, etc... good advice....

Okay... have at it... leave a comment with your answers!! :) Thanks ladies!

TGIF~ It's FRIDAY! Praise the Lord! We have a low-key weekend planned with lots of rest and time with friends. I'm excited about it! HAPPY WEEKEND!

Questions & Answers!

I love these fun "tag" games going around blogger and was tagged in a few bloggers posts... Thanks Laur, Lib & Hannah. :)

Here's the deal I am going to combine the questions they asked into one... hope that's okay and not breaking too many "rules". I love learning about others too, so if you want to do this... I TAG YOU! Have at it. So much fun!

My 11 Random Things:
1. I really love veggies. Like a lot. I will eat lettuce plain sometimes :)
2. My middle name is Elizabeth, which is like 3x as long as my first name.
3. Growing up I had a cat (Tobie) and now I am very allergic to cats. Sad story.
4. When I am bored I can't help but organize things. I guess it's not a bad thing...
5. I don't like coffee. Gasp, I know!
6. My dream has always, always, always to be a mom. It's coming true in March!! YES!
7. Josh and I had to break up for 1 whole year. Hardest thing I have ever done.
8. Those chocolate bars that schools/cheerleaders sell are my favorites. I am actually craving one now...
9. I love baby powder. There is something therapeutic about it, weird I know!
10. My high school memories still make me laugh - favorite is when we went on our school roof.
11. I can speak fluently in "ob" language. Jonna, my sis and I used to talk it growing up. HAHA!

11 Tagged Questions Combined :)
1. City girl or country girl? City girl alllllllll the way. I don't do well in the country. Ha!
2. What made you fall in love with your husband? It was kind of a process to really see his pursuit for me... but it reminds me of Christ's pursuit of the church. I didn't respond at first, but he kept pursuing. I loved his gentleness and way with others that was genuine not just "fake". He is my favorite!! He is loyal, loyal, loyal. So reassuring to know he'll always be there!
3. Do blondes or brunettes have more fun? Blondes. Believe me, I have been every color hair color ;)
4. If you had to live in one place for the rest of your life, where would it be? Honestly... MN! Where we are from now, this is where family is. Family is where the heart is!
5. What super power would you like to have? This has a tie for time travel and flying. Flying would definitely have it's perks, but I would love to travel back in time and remember memories... so many fun ones and life just goes so fast!
6. If you could only wear one thing/outfit everyday what would it be? Right now... sweats and comfy shirts. Baby Jude likes to be comfy ;)
7. What is your favorite pair of shoes you own? Boots! I love boots!
8. Sweet or Salty? A combo is my favorite but I LOVE sweets!
9. Favorite holiday & why? I love Christmastime. The birth of our savior and extended celebrations!
10. Where is your dream vacation? Probably a trip around the world.... no big deal right?
11. What is your favorite pass time? Lately... reading and snuggling with my handsome hubby. Enjoying these special moments before our world changes with our sweet son entering the world!

So fun... remember if you want to answer the questions... GO FOR IT! Consider yourself, tagged!

Jude's Vintage Sports Nursery!

Here is the big NURSERY REVEAL! We are so beyond excited to welcome Jude "home" in 9 weeks or less... I am so happy to have his room complete. It feels like a HUGE check mark off our list and I am kind of type-a personality so it will help me not feel stressed super close to our due date!

 

Josh was/is a big sports guy! He grew up playing every sport possible and we are excited for Jude to play sports too (whether he likes it or not ;)) ha! We wanted a fun vintage twist on the sports theme and it was harder to accomplish in my mind than what I thought but we are SO happy with how it turned out. Josh played a vital role... so thankful for him!

My parents generously purchased the crib for Jude's Christmas/baby gifts. So nice of them! It's great to have it and be able to make that part complete our room. We purchased the changing table at a store we call "underground target" they get all their stuff from Target... but for sell it for MUCH less. It was only $50! The dresser & desk (my work area sort of) we had gotten on craigslist awhile ago... but with the intention of wanting ALL white for the nursery one day. So fun.

Break-down of items in nursery if you are interested:

Crib - Babies R Us

Changing Table/Desk/Dresser - Underground Target & Craigslist

Bedding - Babies R Us

Canvas Letters of Jude's name - I designed them in photoshop and ordered through winkflash.com

Custom Jude Jersey - Personalize jersey website

Lamp - Target

Vintage Frame on Wall - Pier 1

Sports Items - Random vintage shops, walmart, etc.

Thanks for sharing with us! We are just missing Jude to add to his nursery! :)

Weekend Rewinddddd

Instagram style weekend rewind....

Breakfast in Bed for my birthday yesterday! :)

 

The sweetest card from my darling hubbbbbby!

 

One of my cute nieces and her excitement as I opened one of my cards. Precious!

 

Celebrating with our families ... one of my favorite things! :)

 

My fabulous hubby who I love so much <3

Phew! I am so blessed and realized that yet again this weekend. God has always reminded me on my birthdays of his great plans for the next year and I love that I have a birthday in January as it "kicks" off the new year as well. 2012 is going to be full of lots of transition/changes but I am confident in one thing - the Lord promises to be near to those who draw close to him. That is my #1 pray for this year - stay near to him always!!! More to come this week on Jude's FINISHED nursery! :) Stay tuned....