My New Hobby

 

After spending the long weekend with me, my mom decided that I needed a hobby. I like to do things around the house and stay active. Being pregnant has caused me to take it easy, which I have no complaints. I am enjoying the relaxation! However, I cannot do some of the things that I would like to do like helping paint the nursery and moving furniture, etc. I love projects!
Jason took me to the sewing store and bought me this really cool sewing machine with advice of course from my mom. My mom loves to sew and is great at it. She has become quite the pro at it along with monogramming. I am taking sewing classes on Tuesdays night with Kelly so hopefully I will learn to make some neat things. My next step, after my beginner's class, is learning how to make those really cute A-line dresses. I cannot wait to start my new hobby next week!

School's Out for Summer!!!

This is a shout out to all the teachers out there! School's out! I am so excited about the summer!!

 

Almost 25 Weeks

Many friends and family have been asking about my baby belly. Well, Jane Claire is definitely making her presence known. She has been putting pressure on my ribs, and loves to kick (especially when I finally get time to relax). All is going great and I still feel wonderful. Energy levels come and go but now that work is almost over, I seem to be feeling much better. Must be the lack of stress:) I am waking up at least 2-3 sometimes 4-5 times a night to go to the bathroom. She is getting me ready for the nights to come when she arrives.

 

Happy Birthday Aiden!

Our nephew, Aiden, celebrated his first birthday on Saturday. Leslie and Andy (Jason's younger brother) rented a space walk and the kids had so much fun in it. Jason and the boys even tried it out and had a great time too. Aiden wasn't so sure about his birthday cake. With some help, he decided that the icing was okay. It was so great to spend time with the family. We have lots of nieces and nephews so Claire will have lots of family to play with.

 

 

 

Play Day with the Neighbors

We have some of the coolest neighbors and they all have lots of kids. Everyone gathers at the end of the culde-sac and the kids all play together. Jason and I watched our neighbor's kids, Parker and Addyson this afternoon while they did some yardwork. They are the sweetest kids and are so much fun to watch. Parker is four and Addyson is 6 months. They love playing with our dogs and they both enjoyed playing in the kiddie pool Jason got for me to lay in this summer. Addy loves Jason so much. She lights up when he comes around.
Look how precious they are!!

 

I am so excited that Claire and Addyson will be less than a year apart. She will have some great friends to play with as she grows up.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to two very special mothers in my life. Jason and I are so blessed to have incredible moms. They have always been there for us and have made us the people we are today.

 

My mom was amazing since the day I was born. She has shown me qualities in a mom that I want to have when my daughter arrives. She is very supportive and would do anything for anyone! I am so lucky and blesssed to have her as my best friend! She is also going to be a great grandmother!!

 

 

My mother in law, Ms. Ann, has certainly done a great job raising 4 boys. As you can see, our family is very big and it continues to grow. She is always there for anyone of us and loves to take care of her grandchildren. She is an amazing lady!

 

A special Happy Mother's Day to all the other moms out there!!