Missed Connections...

I know this sounds so random, but I am truly into reading missed connections on Craigslist. I can't figure it out. Do I think these people are truly pathetic, or a hopeless romantic ( really truly believing someone will read this). Well I obviously do ( read it ). Take a peek and let me know what you think. Maybe the guys and dolls of your city are more creative than those here in Grand Rapids.

Baby shower

I love this pic, my girlfriend drove out for my shower, (three hours) she and I are just two weeks apart.

My diaper cake that I have yet to take apart. It had a cute pair of sandals on it , a teether, a binky, some socks and a bottle for the topper.

I got a lot of gifts like this one " goody baskets" . How come I never think of this stuff when I got to showers.

These were the presents for the guests, and when they won a prize I also got a present too. I have so many cute hand made burp clothes.

This shower was for Jason's side of the family and it was given by my mother in law and sister in law. The baby shower was so much more fun than my bridal shower. I guess it was less awkward as people are not giving you gifts directly the gifts are for baby.

More updates..... I am slowly starting to get my hospital bag together. I know it seems soon ( and trust me I am not a planner) but I had my first internal yesterday due to the frequency and intensity of my BH. This is the only appt that Jason has been to ( besides US appts) and he said to me, how nervous he was because we have nothing ready. We have a room that is painted, that is it. I did get a call this week that the crib and dresser have arrived, now it is a matter of picking it up.

Home Sweet Home....

This may have been said before, but the current city that I live in is not the city that I grew up in ! I am a transplant ! When Jason and I married we knew that we would live in his home town due to many reasons. I had no problem with this, as I have lived many places ( cities) and do not seem to get too attached. But there is something about being pregnant, and wanting to go home. Well this weekend is my cousins wedding and I get to go home. It may not seem like a big deal but it is. Just the little things like in simple conversation when others are referencing a place and they name the road and you just can't picture it- well, because you have no idea what they are talking about. When Jason and I first started dating ( I actually lived in Ohio) I could get to his house, and from his house to Meijer and Target. That is all. Now that I have been here for two years I can get to a few neighboring towns and drive into Grand Rapids, without getting lost ( I have on-star and this helps too)
Anyway back to my home speech. OHHHH what I am looking forward to the most ! Beirut Gardens, my favorite place to eat Fattoush, Kibbe, and Babaganoush ! yum yum, slurp slurp ! Jason is not big on Lebanese, but I am sure to win him over with my selections this evening.
Hope you have a great weekend !

Two years ago... yesterday

We were married ! How lame, I am a day late for my own anniversary. I like anniversary's to be special, but there just wasn't any time. Yesterday Jason and I toured the hospital that we will deliver at and pre-registered. This was very exciting to me, as it is a sign that it is getting closer. I don't know how Jason felt after the tour but I hope he found some peace. I think he is a bit anxious about the entire process. After the meeting he told me that he was the most worried about bathing baby... I had nothing to offer... me too !
But we are doing something tonight, our maternity shoot. It will be a good two to three weeks before we get anything back, but I will be sure to share.

My Anniversary is coming up......

It is the month of June, the kick off to wedding season. I love weddings, dresses, the cake and all of the details that are involved.

The day that Jason and I got married June 9, 2007 was a great day. Yes, there were problems uh-hem a peach cake ( no- not by choice ). But most enjoyable to say the least.

I do have one regret and that is my dress. When I started looking at dresses I had a vision ( I think we all do). Well mine happened to be an 8,000$ vision. A beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown. I am talking an Italian lace bolero with the most beautiful cream satin pick-up skirt. And to top it off a rich cream satin sash with an antique broach.

Yeah- this didn't happen.

So my search was on to recreate this look. It was no easy task, and in the end I had three wedding dresses on my hands ( but I did wear two of them).

Now thinking back I almost wish that I would have splurged and went for the designer gown. Jason and I talked about this gown ( alot) he even offered to pay for it ( that didn't seem right for me). But it made even less sense that I, the social worker at a non-profit organization, recently out of grad school drive my butt to Chicago and purchase this fancy dress. So as all budget conscious people do I improvised.

I will share this impostor, but for now I leave you with the goods.

Me and BABY(belly)

Here are a few pics of me and my BELLY ! No these are not from a maternity shoot. I actually took a class to better acquaint my self with my new SLR. I shortly found myself being the subject in the photos and this is what surfaced. For not planned- these pics are beautiful. I am so happy to have them.

Shower invite

I thought I would share my cute little shower invites. My girlfriend had something very similar made like this. She is throwing me a very intimate shower on her back patio at the end of this month. I was so exited when I got these in the mail. I love the bird in the nest theme.