The day of Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

Today I am thankful for many things. I feel very fortunate with the life I have.

I'm thankful for:

My Family
David: I love sharing my life with you. You are my best friend and I can't imagine life without you!

Lily: You are one of the coolest people I know. You are so sweet and lovable. I love you more than I could have ever imagined.

Baby to come: I'm so excited to meet you and welcome you into our family. Love you!

Parents: You are the best parents anyone could ask for. You just love your family no matter what and I hope that I can be just like you with my kids.

Siblings: I'm so lucky to have all of you! Life would be quite duller if you weren't in it. I love when we are all together and I can't wait to see everyone again.

And to all my extended family, love you lots!

My Friends
I am so blessed to have many really great people in my life. If I could see all of my friends all of the time, that would be awesome. I'm grateful for the internet to keep in touch with those of you who live far away. *hugs*

People are what make my life. I am grateful for the things I do have, but they do not compare to the people. I hope all of those whom I know, whom I have bumped into, whom I haven't met yet have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Thanksgiving Day Prep

Lily helping me make homemade rolls!

Today I am prepping for Thanksgiving. I have my homemade rolls rising and will bake them in about 2 hours. I am cleaning the house (with the help of my awesome husband). I'm also starting to feel a bit tired, okay, exhausted. Being 36 weeks pregnant with a huge belly and chasing an almost two year old around is quite tiring. Lily is going through this phase of whining/crying when asking for things. Oh no! We must put a stop to this now. I told her today that when she whines/cries, I will be leaving the room until she can ask me nicely. It worked this morning, so perhaps she will learn soon that whining gets no where in this house!

Anyways...Thanksgiving tomorrow will be nice and simple. We have a simple menu and only my in-laws will be joining us. Had I been thinking ahead, I really would have preferred to go out to eat somewhere. I have almost never thought that would be fun to do on Thanksgiving. I normally enjoy all the cooking and family and friends coming over. It just seems a bit much this year. Thankfully, David enjoys cooking and will be doing most of it tomorrow. Thanks husband!

School Days

Lily had school today and I'm happy to report that the last three weeks have gone great. She shows up to school and will go play without any tears! Hip hip hooray!

David and I got to hang out today. We went to the hospital to pre-register. I know myself in labor and this lady is not signing paperwork while in labor. So, happy to have that completed. Then we ran a few errands and had lunch at La Baguette.

Last night I had my monthly bookclub. We read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I haven't completely finished the book, but I know the story from watching the miniseries with hunka hunka Colin Firth. I was a Jane virgin and may pick up a few more of her books. I hear Mansfield Park is a good one.
I'm contemplating reading the Twilight series as several of my friends are raving about it. It took me quite awhile to read Harry Potter. I think the 4th book was out before I actually started. So, perhaps Twilight will be like that for me too. I'll think "What took me so long?"

No big plans this weekend. I do get to hang out with some of the girl friends on Sunday for coffee and I'm looking forward to that. I haven't hung out with them in a good long time.

Sorry no new pictures. Although, I did promise my friend Nicole a picture of me at the end of my pregnancy with Lily.
Here ya go Nic - Check out that Lily ball! ha ha!

Warm Days

The last couple of days have been so warm here! Today the highs are in the 70s. What? In Mid-November? Welcome to Colorado! Anyhoo. Yesterday Lily and I played out on the porch with bubbles. Today we went to the park. I actually sought out some shade as I started to get sweaty. I even took our dog, Maya to the park today and wore her out by throwing the ball for her. A bit of a challenge with a toddler and a ball crazy dog, but we got through it.

Excuse the no-pants. Lily enjoys her afternoons sans pants. She will say "Legs?" when requesting to be pant-less.

I have been really bad about belly shots this pregnancy. This is me today at 35 weeks!

Hanging out at home

I feel like the last few weeks/months have been a roller coaster with health. I got hit with food poisoning this weekend. Thursday night David and I went out to dinner and I think I got something bad. I was sick all that night and all Friday. Still not feeling the best today, but am able to keep food down and I'm up and about.

David is having guy night tonight. Lily is in bed and the house is nice and quiet. Doesn't happen too often around here. I have a few administrative things to work on, then I think I may try to watch a movie.

Last Tuesday, Lily and I went to Subway. She loves their ham and cheese.

After Subway, we went to the park! Lily could be on the swings for hours if we let her.

I finished my blanket! This was a simple knitted square pattern. I originally bought this yarn when I first found out I was pregnant. At that time, I didn't know I was having a boy and I think this looks too girlie, so I may give this one to Lily and make baby boy one down the road. I have plenty of knitted blankets that he won't be in need.