Im on a roll!

Wow. Something amazing has happened to me this week. Not only did I pack on 6 lbs since my last post - but I have all this crazy awesome energy! I think that its a complete myth that you feel normal again around 12 weeks of pregnancy. I had night sickness all last month - and still do if I dont eat something before bed. And I was tired all day every day -- until recently. And WOWZA. Do I feel great! Im waking up daily ready to go have fantastic outdoor adventures with my wild Jungle Book children! This is doubly odd, since usually Im begging the children to read books, be quiet, and entertain themselves - while I tick by the seconds counting down to naptime - AND me, who will usually create ANY excuse to avoid nature and or the outdoors. Partly I want to get a tan, which motivates me to shave my legs and step in to the light... But mostly Im just LOVING rolling out of bed and throwing the kids in the car and going to a park or beach or anywhere really. They are easier and happier outside. So I run them ragged and when they pass out from exhaustion in the afternoon....I do a craft or bake something. This MUST be nesting. Ive never had it before. ITS MARVELOUS!

Last week we went to Lucky Peak (Sandy Point), Settlers park, and the Zoo. Today we had a lunch and playdate with two friends, and then we made dress up tutus. So far this week we have a trip to Ivy Wild pool planned, and I have a baby shower dinner downtown that I am way looking forward to. Mostly because we are eating here and they have cheese plates :) We are also doing a fireworks/appetizer party on Saturday night with a bunch of friends and family. It should be way fun.

Here are the random things I have made in the past week...dont be alarmed at the number of food items. Im a hungry hungry hippo these days.


Check out my changing table makeover! This used to be white with a super ugly tan changing pad cover. I painted it "meadow grass" and sewed 3 new covers. I think its a drastic improvement over the original!

Hair clips...not amazing and still a work in progress. But look at me with my glue gun skills! And boy oh boy will they look incredible on my son if the child I am carrying is turns out to be a "He"  instead of a "She!"

Crescent Rolls! The very first batch that I have ever made - THAT TURNED OUT EDIBLE!!!!! Huge success. Whats really funny and random, is that I think I used to be this website author's visiting teacher in San Diego. How random is that?!

This amazing frosting. What can I say...I ate it for breakfast today. Do you think its easy gaining 6lbs in one week? NO! It takes effort people!

And tonight - brace yourselves. I am making these.  Thats right. Cookie dough cupcakes. After all, I had to have something baked to slather all that frosting on. (This is my test run before that baby shower I mentioned above. I have to bring a dessert and thought Id give these a try!)







On another food related note - albeit a cuter one....here is what Spencer has been up to these days. FEEDING HIMSELF yogurts. I think he only gets about 1/3 of whatever he is spooning into his actual mouth. But, he gets an A for effort.

I had a video of Brigitte singing Ariels song from little mermaid but it wont load. Ill keep working on it, since I know you are all on the edge of your seats waiting to witness first hand her incredible talent.... stay tuned.