The Final Countdown to Baby Thermos

Well- we end 2009 at 35+ weeks. Here is my 8 month layout.

TITLE: 8 Months

Journaling: We end the month of December at 35 weeks. If you're like your sister Scout you could join us in a little over 2 weeks. The month was filled with holiday baking, wrapping and relaxing. I am starting to geel very big and sleep is becoming more elusive. It's hard dealing with baby hormones during this time of year. I tend to get sappy & tearful about everything. Our last Christmas together as a family of 4. Your crib is ready. Your tiny clothes are hanging in the closet. Your name has been narrowed down. Now we just wait until the day we meet you.

TITLE: The Truth Is

I love this layout. The design came to me when I was in that half awake half asleep space. My main goal of this layout was to highlight the good and bad parts of my current pregnancy. I really wanted to focus on the story with a complimentary photo. It was very important to me that I include handwritten journaling as well.

I Cried Alot Today

Bennet and I had a special 'Mom and B Date' today to see The Princess and the Frog. Turns out I can't keep my hormones in check because I cried alot.

She voluntarily took my hand in hers as we walked across the parking lot to the movie.

I cried.

She told me as she jumped up and down, "I'm so excited for our date Mom"

I cried.

While holding her little snack pack of popcorn, soda and candy she said, "I love you Mom" and leaned in for a kiss.

I cried.

Out of the blue she said, "Thanks for taking me to the movie theatre Mom. It's the best day ever"

I cried.

Sometimes I look at her and it's hard to believe she's 4. Hard to believe that my first is already becoming such a little person. Full of attitude and thoughtfulness at the same time. Just when I think I couldn't possibly love her more. . . she wants to hold my hand.

I cried.

She probably won't remember our special date. But I will. I'll remember that in those final weeks before Thermos made his/her debut I was able to sneak away with her for an afternoon. And it will probably make me cry.

Daily December- Dec. 22 & 23

Daily December pages for Dec. 22 and 23rd

Friday Fill Ins

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

1. My boots are kind of girlie and probably won't stand up to all the snow this winter.
2. Wireless internet is one of the best inventions of this century.
3. Imitation crab meat is simply imitation. Tasteless imitation
4. Give me a call and we'll talk
5. I'd like to thank Nick helping make Christmas so special for our family.
6. I'm a wee bit uncomfortable at this stage and I'm just going to get over it
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to celebrating Christmas at the Sweeney's, tomorrow my plans include braving the after Christmas sale at Target and Sunday, I want to do a whole lotta nothing!!

Daily December- Dec. 20-22

More Daily December pages. Right now I'm planning on going through Dec. 25th or 26th so there are only a few days left. I have to tell you how much fun I'm having this year putting this album together. Last year's album felt like a chore but this year I am actually looking forward to each event, each page. I know that next December I'll be back working full time (knock on wood) and I may not find this project as enjoyable, but for now I'm loving it.

Sunday, December 20


Lots of journaling for today's page.




















Monday, December 21


Bennet's 4th birthday. A new haircut and a revitalized, fever free kid.

Tuesday, Dec. 22
I am going to feature a project that Nick has been working on since Thanksgiving. He's been woodworking something for the girls for Christmas and it isn't quite done yet.. Almost. . .

34 weeks- Countdown to Thermos

I am 34 weeks pregnant today and it's safe to say that I am definitely bigger this time around. I've gained the same amount of weight and am measuring correctly but my belly is giving Santa Claus a run for his money. As Nick put it (lovingly), "Wow- it's just round!"

The left side of the photo was taken at 40 weeks with Bennet. We were on our way out the door to the hospital to have her and snapped this last photo.

The right side of the photo was taken today. I'm never wearing these jeans again. Good gravy- look at that caboose!

We do not have a date for Baby Thermos's arrival/CSection yet. I'm a little nervous since Scout came at 37 weeks-2 days but Nick is right, having a date means jack squat in our house. It's just the paranoid pregnant planner in me who wants a date to put on the calendar.

Happy 4th Birthday Bennet!

4 years ago we welcomed Bennet Leona and our lives have never been the same.

Climbing in the dryer at age 1. Pigtails at 2.

A terrific 3 year old.Our fantastic 4 year old. She had a fever on Saturday so we had to cancel her birthday party. Grandma and Grandpa Trunnell still made the trek from MN so she still had a fabulous day. Nick made and decorated the cake. Impressed right? Happy Birthday to my Grandpa Bud too! He's 94. Happy Birthday to my cousin Tiffany too! She's 23! (Yes- my Grandpa has a granddaughter and greatgranddaughter who share his birthday. Very cool!)