The good. The bad. The ugly.

This has not been the most glamorous pregnancy, although now that most of the nasty symptons have subsided or been taken care of, and I'm not huge (yet), it's been great.

I threw up almost daily until 20 weeks.  

Pretty sure I had puked at walmart in this picture.  Once after a delicious dinner at Red Robin we went to target to shop for Cody's birthday and it's a good thing I had a barf bag....

 At my very first appointment (8 weeks) I ended up having to wait longer than expected and hadn't packed a snack.  Towards the end I was getting sick and moody.  My dr's partner caught wind of this and brought me this plate of food.  I almost cried, and gobbled it right up.

 Some of my cravings have been a bit shameful....but I'm okay with it.  Also the heart burn started WAY earlier with this pregnancy.  Which is why I am on rx for it.  Amazing.

 The acne.  Seriously.  I felt like a 13 year old going through puberty.  Thank goodness for makeup!!!

 Exhaustion (which hasn't left completely but really has let up).  I required 1-2 naps a day.  Basically I turned on the tv for the kids and just snoozed in and out, until they needed food.  Sad yes, but I did what I had to.

 In this picture you can even see my barf bowl.  Luckily most days the boys were really really good about letting me rest and just watching curious george over and over.

 Smells.  I couldn't even open the fridge without gagging.  I started keeping lemon oil on me and rubbing it below my nose to try and help.  We went to Idaho for a weekend and as soon as we pulled in the driveway I started crying about how I didn't want to have to smell our fridge anymore!  I had 3 close friends smell my friend to make sure it didn't stink.....it didn't.  But to me.....ick...

 Baby Girl at 20 weeks.

 Vericose Vein.  HMMMMMM.  This one started with Trey but has exploded and become worse.  It is even now covered in spider veins!  Luckily, it doesn't hurt at all, just has itchy pressure sometimes.  

 Nose bleeds.

I know it sounds like I am complaining but really I'm not.  Looking back on all this makes me happy it's over and so grateful I feel as good as I do now!  And so glad to get a baby out of the whole deal.  

School Year 2013

Cody's on his second year of speech therapy but his classes are for articulation.  He's come so far, its hard to believe he ever struggled so much.  When he was first tested August 2012 he scored 30% and that was only because I was there.  The lady said had I not been there to help he would have scored a 0%, meaning she couldn't understand him at all.

Last year all of his classes were with a group, but this year it's twice and week, one on one.  It's been amazing.  His main problem is his "L's" and "S's".  Which are even coming along in the short time he's been.  

 We've also been cracking down on the preschool business.  Not really me I take him to preschool, but we do work at home as well. 

 He also gets to go to preschool with our neighbor friend Noah, and carpool.  It's nice knowing he has a friend to be with.

He's the oldest in his class, but still seems to struggle with some numbers and letters.  Luckily we've got a while until kindergarten starts and more time to keep cracking down.  Not that I'm sayin he's not a smart kid, he can do anything, but when it comes to the books it's not his favorite.  Just like his Mom.

Pirate Day

One day early this fall we heard that krispy kreme was giving away a free dozen donuts to EVERY person that came in dressed as a pirate.  That was perfect!  Except that my kids hate dressing up so....

There were a lot of tears and tantrums just to have some donuts.  But to me, it was worth it.

Oh hey, did I tell you?

It's old news by now but April 3d (ish) we are welcoming another baby into our family!

I won't even lie to you, this was a surprise baby (we don't say accident because let's be honest, we know how babies are made), but it was a little unexpected.  None the less exciting and more than welcome.

 Telling my parents....

 I want to frame this one and put it on a wall in her nursery.  So cute.

 8 week ultrasound.  You can barely see.

 Bought this book for my boys, but they don't care for it, boys. 

I was very sick with this baby.  I was with the boys as well but I must be getting old or something.  It really took it out of me.  I would wake and eat then go straight to the couch, get up and feed the boys, go back to the couch.  We watched a lot of tv and I took a lot of naps.  No shame here.  Luckily I was prescribed zofran which helped a lot but I still threw up daily, and sometimes 2-3 times daily.  ALL the way until 19 weeks.  

Now that it's over and done with, I've completely forgotten how unpleasant it was.  Good thing we forget! 

I cannot wait to meet this little nugget!  

Liebster

My friend Mikelle tagged me in the fun Liebster award! 

Here's how it works: I answer Mikelle's 11 questions, post 11 random things about myself, and then tag 5-11 other "up and coming" bloggers (with 200 followers or less). Then I will ask them 11 new questions and the craziness will continue to spread!

 It is a fun way to get to know your friends a little better and other bloggers!

Here are the answers to Mikelle's Questions! 

Her blog is: http://www.hembreehome.com/

1. What is your greatest accomplishment to date?

-Probably becoming a Mom.  Which sounds corny but it's true.

-Also I've had a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C section) which if you ask me is a huge deal. 

-I always wanted to grow up and cut hair, and I graduated Barber College in 2006 and cut hair for a few years.  If I make goals, I usually reach them.  I've very determined. 

-Buying out house in 2011 was a huge goal we reached. 



2. Gold or silver?

Am I the only one that thinks this is such a dumb question?. 

3. Who do you most look up to and why?

My husband.  He is SUCH a hard worker, he never complains.  And he is so smart.  The way he can only hear or read something once and remember it, just blows my mind.  

4. What fun summer reads should we all be enjoying?

I'm not much of a reader sadly.  When I do read I fall asleep.  I think it's because I am sitting down long enough :)  I've heard the tiger series is good.  I read my scriptures at night when I remember before I fall asleep.  Or when I am lazy enough I just play them while I get ready for the day.

5. What food or drink can you not live without?

Drink: Diet Coke.  I love diet coke.  And not just "diet coke" Mcdonalds Diet coke.  It's like liquid crack.  I am not that great at drinking water.  Although lately I suddenly have been.  I think our new filter helps :)

Food: Mexican.  And any mexican.  I love taco bell, home made tacos, cafe rio, chips and salsa, chips and queso, anything like that.  Seriously my love for mexican food is a strong addiction.  I love love love it.  No shame.  

6. Do you set yearly goals? If so, what is one of them you are hoping to accomplish before the year is up?

I do set goals.  A lot.  Like I mentioned before I am a go getter.  This year my goal was to pay my tithing ON time every single pay check.  Last year I got behind a lot and I pretty sure some wasn't paid {GASP} I know I know.  Straight to hell I go!  

I've had some strong desires to pay off debt.  But I swear every time I get the ball rolling something comes up.  Our day will come.  


7. Favorite obscure YouTube videos... Go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpwAtnywTk&list=TL8tRMR2QJhyQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp-AxFdUe4A&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLfO2kc0hX8V97f77sNEkUAGFKPVlnVXMf

Both videos contain some adult language.  So forgive me.

8. If you could have one super power what would it be and why?

I wish I could breathe underwater.  

9. What is your guilty pleasure? (i.e.: Justin Bieber, ice cream, etc.)

Cafe rio is a big guilty pleasure.  I do love ice cream but I try to keep away from it.  Regular coke :)  Kardashians.  Pinterest.  

10. Name some pet peeves that drives you crazy.
people that aren't very understanding or sympathetic 

Food smacking.  And any noise thats repatative is super annoying to me.

Meat heads at the gym.  I know you're just trying to polish your guns but you should make room for the ladies.  

People in exceptionally good shape :) We get it.  You win.

Flakey friends.

Flies!  AHHHHH.

An unswept floor.  Walking on crumbs makes my skin crawl.

Repeating myself.  To my kids that don't listen, or if I mumble.  Argh.
11. Where is the one place you feel most content?

Home on my couch.  No one has to know I am sitting in my husbands basket ball shorts with no bra or make up.

Target.  I love that stupid store.

The temple.  When I actually go.


11 Random Facts About Myself:

1. I am somewhat of a clean freak and it annoys me greatly.  I live with 2 little boys and a husband that works 13 hour days so it's all on me.  And the fact that I clean, it's gets dirty, I clean, it gets dirty.  Makes me bat crap crazy.  But I hate the mess....so I guess I better clean it up!

2. My parents were going to name me "Normandee Rose" but just call me Stormy and I am so sad they didn't.  Also I am sad that I didn't get the red hair gene.

3. I used to be a nail biter, but Kevin has broken that habbit.  And now it makes me sick to think about.

4. As much as I craft.  I sometimes loathe it.  Isn't that funny?  Sewing to me is such a pain.  Yet.  I do it.

5. I wish I could have 5 cats.  Minus the hair shedding.  Crazy cat lady I am.

6. Sometimes I wish hair color and Make up weren't invented.  I love playing with hair and make up, but I would really be interested to see what we all actually look like.  

7. I'm probably the girliest tomboy you've ever met.

8. I am mildly blanket obsessed.  I always buy new soft ones,.  I love winter because I can use as many as I want!  Summer time my blanket collection is rarely touched.  .

9. I chew on my hair.  It's a disgusting awful habbit that I am embarassed about.  

10. I love baking.  I could dedicate my whole day to baking a delicious treat.  But when it comes to cooking I kinda hate it.  I've gotten a lot better but it's still a royal pain.

11. As much as I HATE dishes and making dinner I love laundry and vacuuming.  I usually (under "normal" circumstances ) can keep on top of my laundry and never am behind.

The bloggers I tagged are:
I am not tagging anyone.  No one will do this if I ask.  So if you are itching to come up with a new post, or want to share fun facts.  Go for it.  And you can say I tagged you.


And the 11 Questions I have for you:
*These may or may not have been adapted by/from other Liebsters! :)

1. What is your go-to meal or dish to make when you want to impress your dinner guests? Can you post a recipe or a link? 
2. What is your best beauty secret? Skin care secret?
3. What do you do in your spare time or down time?
4. What is your favorite food and drink that you can't live without?
5. What is something that you absolutely dread?
6. When was the last time you did something totally out of your comfort zone? What was it?
7. What is your dream job?
8. What do you use Pinterest for the most? Anything cool you have tried?
9. What is your most embarrassing moment?
10. What are your top 5 movies of all time in no particular order?
11. What is your favorite thing about yourself?


We are finally at the end! Thanks for reading! I can't wait to read all of your responses!

Crafts & Such

 These are just some of the creations I've been playing around with this year.

Most are pinterest ideas, but I've had fun letting my creative juices flow.

I made my friends baby a quilt, and lost a chunk of my thumb in the process.....seriously.  Luckily it was a BRAND NEW blade so it was a quick clean cut, but now that corner of my thumb has no feeling....

 I added the "J" for Jaxton.  

 I was in love and had no desire to actually give it to them :)

 Left over scraps?  Now my boys have place mats.  

 I've seen so many hand sewn little stuffed animals, and crocheted ones.  This is what I came up with.  He also belongs to Jaxton.  

 After 18 months or my collage wall, I decided it need a change.  I hated it more and more and knew I wanted the same idea but was tired of straightening and adjusting frames...

 I've dabbled a little in the embroidery hoops.  It's so much fun!  Very vintage.  

 My new limabean wreath.  Then I spray painted it green.  It fell down and broke into pieces about 2 weeks ago :(

 By far my favorite hoop.  It turned out better than I could have pictured.  

 It went with this little collage above my sewing desk in my craft loft.

 SWIG cookies.  Which are just fancy fancy thick sugar cookies.  YUM.

 bow garland {felt, yarn, hot glue} very easy. 

 ikea prints and frames.  loved.

 Ikea milk can was $4 and the wheat was in a near by field that I helped myself to...

 Garland.  Loved this.

 Burlap mustache table runner.

 plain wood plaque is now my chalkboard sign.  I change the quotes about once a week.  

 And I was planning to take my friends new born pics.  With her camera.  But her husband accidently took the camera to work that day.  So these two were just snapped with my iphone.

 Red wall before.  

 Blue wall after wards.  I cant wait to frame the tv "hole" like the fireplace is framed.

The end.