Rudolph the Red Nosed...

This is the song I was attempting to sing with Gavin the other night while Nadina and mom were fixing their Christmas Tree. Unfortunately he has a different version, it goes...."Rudolph, Rudolph go away, come again another time!!" I'm not too familiar with that one, but I am working on it!! haha Lena Belle enjoyed the singing, however, she would not stop kicking. When I told Gavin she like it he kept on singing and yelling YENA BELLE!! (He still has trouple with his "Ls")

Gavin and Nolan are growing up just too fast. It's hard to believe that this time next year, Lena Belle will be Nolan's age. Nolan has become a little man since the last time I saw him. He isn't crawling yet, but when people want to hold you all the time, why would you?? He does, however, FLY in his little walker. He would take off across Aunt Pam's kitchen running, and then pick his little legs up and just slide. It was just too funny. And, he has learned how to throw a little fit in order to get what he wants. Josh was holding him after Thanksgiving dinner, and he let him have some coolwhip from mom's piece of cake. As soon as he had that down he was growling at Josh for some more. And, of course, he got it!!

It's so crazy how fast time really does seem to go by the older you get. When you are younger you always hear older people talk about how time flies, but as a child time just seemed to drag on and on. It's hard to believe that I am already on my 6th month of pregnancy. Although I haven't enjoyed every aspect of pregnancy, feeling her kick and roll around is absolutely amazing. I do think I will miss that.

Well, enough rambling for one morning the dog has decided to check out the trash!! I hope you all had a safe and amazing Thanksgiving!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Survey Week 21!!

How far along?: 21 weeks!!!
Total weight gain: Right at ten pounds. Which means I am on target!! yay
Maternity clothes?: yup, but not because I have some large preggo belly, because my hips have decided to expand!!!
Stretch marks?: Only on my Girls. But that's what happens when they grow almost 3 sizes in just a few months. And man do they itch!!
Sleep?: It's on and off. If I wake up to potty, or because I am just uncomfortable, it's hard to get back to sleep. Luckily I am home and can nap when need be.
Best moment this week?: Lena has really started to move, I mean A LOT!! It's soo neat knowing its her and not thinking that it might be gas! haha
Movement?: Oh yes! She is working on her tap dancing for sure!
Food cravings?: Hmm, nothing too serious this week so far. I have attempted to give up the caffeine again. In hopes it helps my iron intake and decreases my dizzy spells. So a coca cola would pretty much be AMAZING!!
Labor signs?: nopers.

Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Although I loved being an outgoing crazy girl, I can't say I truly "miss" it. But it's nice to reminisce!
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting Little Lena.

Milestone: We got the nursery cleaned out and ready for paint!! YAYAY

Yup, still wanten that salad!

When are you due: March 29, 2010 How many weeks: The BIG 20!!
Was this planned or unplanned: Unplanned
How much weight gained: ?? Does it really matter!!
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
Latest food craving: Yeah, still have yet to receive my salad, so that craving still lingers!! Now, I am really wanting some Hibachi Chicken...can you say YUMMM!!
Your top two name choices or baby's name: Her name is Lena Belle McCombs
Worst Thing about being pregnant: These crazy headaches I have developed!!
Best Thing about being pregnant: Knowing I have this amazing gift growing inside of me!!
The first person you told was: Hubby Joshua!! Well after I talked to Allie (our dog)!
Are you more scared or excited: A little nervous about the delivery, but oh so excited!!
Happy or mostly moody: Since I've been able to listen to my Christmas music, much happier!!!
Last time you cried over something ridiculous was: I was most definitely watching a cheesy ABC family movie that had a wedding scene the other day, and the water works just happened!! **sigh**
You pee an estimated __ times a day?: Oh gosh, TONS! Lena things my bladder is a nice cushioned seat we installed for her comfort!!!
Weirdest dream you've had since pregnant?: Before I knew it was a girl, I dreamed I had a baby girl and she amazingly just started to walk and talk very soon after birth!! Maybe I am a little obsessed with Twilight, but it creeped me out!!
Will you breast feed: Oh of course! It's only natural and there are so many benefits!! I'll never understand why those that can, won't!!
Words of wisdom : No matter how much you plan and prepare, life will still get you with it's curve balls!!

Rafferty's Salad...it's all I want!!

So, the last week has held it's fair share of AMAZEMENT!! Joshua got to feel Lena kick for the first time. I woke up that morning, to a series of gymnastics going on in my stomach, and the second I was able to get his attention to try and feel her, of course she stopped!! So after playing this game all day, we were finally able to catch her before we went to bed that night!! Clearly she likes to play games already!

We spent our Halloween weekend in Columbus, OH with my parents. We went to the Columbus Zoo Friday night, and enjoyed the Broadway Musical Young Frankenstein Saturday night. To kill time in between, my mother and I made our way to the mall. I can't even begin to describe the adorable WARDROBE we got for Lena!! I am probably going to have to change her outfits a good 3 times a day!!!

With the Holiday's coming up, I find my mood to be much better. There's something about this time of year that makes me want to decorate, light candles, and cook every night!! I love it! And lucky for me, I have a husband who is just as into the Season as I am. We've been playing Christmas music since Halloween, it's kind of our thing!! Hopefully I will have my house completely put together in the next couple of weeks, and can post some pictures of our home during the season!!

Well, I will quit with the ramble I have going on!! I hope you all have a happy day!!

Survey Numero Dos!!

When are you due: March 29, 2010 How many weeks: almost 20!!
Was this planned or unplanned: Unplanned
How much weight gained: ?? Does it really matter!!
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
Latest food craving: Still wanting that Rafferty's salad, but now I am really looking forward to the Meatloaf I am making for us and our dinner guests tomorrow night!!!!
Your top two name choices or baby's name: Her name is Lena Belle McCombs
Worst Thing about being pregnant: It's always something new, sickness, cravings you can't fix, breakouts, weight gain, moodiness for no reason!!
Best Thing about being pregnant: Knowing I have this amazing gift growing inside of me!!
The first person you told was: Hubby Joshua!! Well after I talked to Allie (our dog)!
Are you more scared or excited: A little nervous about the delivery, but oh so excited!!
Happy or mostly moody: Both!! I'm a rollercoaster!
Last time you cried over something ridiculous was: I really really really needed a Rafferty's salad, and there's not one anywhere near us!! It got to me! lol
You pee an estimated __ times a day?: Oh gosh, TONS! Lena things my bladder is a nice cushioned seat we installed for her comfort!!!
Weirdest dream you've had since pregnant?: Before I knew it was a girl, I dreamed I had a baby girl and she amazingly just started to walk and talk very soon after birth!! Maybe I am a little obsessed with Twilight, but it creeped me out!!
Will you breast feed: Oh of course! It's only natural and there are so many benefits!! I'll never understand why those that can, won't!!
Words of wisdom : No matter how much you plan and prepare, life will still get you with it's curve balls!!

It's a Girl!!

How far along? 19 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Gained, but not sure how much!!
Maternity clothes? Oh for sure! I don't have a huge belly, but my regular clothes don't foot!!
Stretch marks? NO, but i Have a feeling my tatas are getting them!!
Sleep: I finally sleep just fine! I usually wake up 2 or 3 times to pee and change positions!!
Best moment this week: Finding out on Thursday we were welcoming a little girl- Lena Belle McCombs!
Have you told family and friends: YES!
Movement: A little!!
Food cravings: Cotton Candy!! And a salad from Rafferty's....ugh!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: My prenatal vitamins get me every single time!!
Have you started to show yet: A little, but you have to really concentrate to notice it, unless I wear something fitting!
Leakage: NO
Gender prediction: IT'S A GIRL!!!
Labor Signs: NO
Belly Button in or out? IN
Wedding rings on or off? ON
Happy or Moody most of the time: Hmmm, both!! Most of the time I am happy, but bless my hubby's heart, I can be moody!!
Weekly Wisdom: I'm pregnant! This means I am going to gain weight..time to embrace it!!
Milestones: hmmm...no huge milestones, but we did finally get to go shopping and my mom bought Lena some of the CUTEST outfits!

"I want my baby back, baby back, baby back...."

Wow, it's been a minute since I have written anything on here. Not too much has happened over the course of time. I am finally starting to actually look pregnant, which means I am gaining weight!! I am sure many women can relate to that first initial "pop" of the belly! It's welcomed, and in some ways HORRIFYING!! By no means am I model skinny, but I have always been blessed with a metabolism that kept me slender, plus my height doesn't help. So watching my body curve out in ways I thought impossible, has brought a bit of shock. Luckily I have one of those husbands that is enjoying my new figure. He reminds me everyday how beautiful he thinks I am!! How sweet!
Another amazing thing in our lives is our new mode of transportation. Joshua and I bought a minivan the other night!! After searching for a vehicle bigger than our tiny mazda 6, I found that none of the SUVs really "fit", not to mention the heavy lifting you have to do to get in and out of an SUV. Plus, in order to get the room I was looking for in a vehicle, I felt like I was driving a huge tank around, not to mention the horrible gas mileage they all seem to get. And with us living eight hours from home, a vehicle with good gas was essential on our list!
So, it got me thinking. I always swore that I would never, ever, ever drive a minivan. After doing some research and looking into the ewer models, I slowly began to give into the Dodge Caravan. We found one in Charlotte we really liked and decided to go test drive it. Four hours later we were driving off the lot in it! I have to mention also, that Josh and I sat inside while the paper work was being completed just laughing. We are only 23, aren't we supposed to be in our sports car with the top down cruising the coast?? I guess the Lord had bigger plans for us! We wouldn't trade any of what we are going through for all the money in the world!
We even talked about that last night. I couldn't imagine us not growing more and more into our roles as parents each day. We know it will be a challenge at times, but WOW....we are having a baby!!
We find out a week from today what the little one is! We will finally be able to refer to it by name as opposed to "it"!! I have a feeling I know what it is, you know the whole mother's intuition thing! I will let you all know if I am right....or just WAY off!! As for my title...I have began to notice that one of the few meats that still have its normal delicious taste are ribs. So that is what Joshua and I will be enjoying for dinner tonight!! :0)
Hope you all have an amazing day!!