The Tortoise And The Hare

Pre-pregnancy I used to work out a lot, as in almost every day.

 

During pregnancy I like to pretend I work out every day. 

So as part of my new goals I'm now walking every day. I feel so lame walking at such a leisurely pace. I really feel lame that I'm actually getting a total workout and need to catch my breath every so often. But I'm over it. 

Last night Cameron and I took a new route and came across the speed radars. Cameron said, "I'll take a picture of your speed... start walking." 

So I did. I even picked up the pace, used my speed walking arms, and booked it across the radar. No speed appeared. 

Thinking it was a fluke I did it again, and again, and again. Same result, no speed. 

It must be broken. So I told Cameron to try. 

He scored a  

The speed radar is not broken.

Turning Over A New Leaf

Since no pictures will be posted until I stop looking like Rihanna, I've resorted to posting about some of my goals. I'm turning over a new leaf... I'm starting to bake and sew. 

I'm ok at cooking... but when it comes to baking... it's a big fat NOT OK. Somehow I always think I can substitute when you just really shouldn't substitute and things just never turn out right. So here's where the new leaf comes in... cinnamon rolls are being baked this Sunday while we are home for General Conference {love this Sunday}. Don't call me, I will be too busy stressing out. 

Now for the sewing. I think it is an unwritten rule somewhere that new babies should have homemade quilts and blankets. My mom has got me covered on the blankets and I'm taking on the quilt. Let's keep in mind I haven't sewed in about 12 years (except for my guitar onesie I just made) so there have been numerous steps to take: 

1. Recruit Emily for my private lessons... I bet she is hating that she agreed to this {Remember I'm bringing you homemade oreos in return. I haven't forgotten.}

2. Buy fabric {Elaine's Quilt Block in Utah is the bomb}

3. Buy everything to cut and measure the fabric {this is not cheap}

4. Buy a sewing machine

I've done steps 1-3 and now I just have to get the machine. Turns out I could have bought 100 blankets for the cost of this one homemade one. But let's be honest, homemade is not cheap and not easy {at least for me}. My rule of thumb in the past has been, "If you can make it, you can buy it." I always went for the "buy it" and now I'm not sure what has happened? 

Wish me luck. 

I'll Admit It, I'm Not Good At This

pregnancy thing. First it was morning sickness, (which is fine... morning sickness comes with the territory). Then came placenta previa. Next was the scary cyst followed by surgery. 

I thought I was in the clear...  

Then last month Cam and I went to the temple with some friends. Of course that means you have to stop by Fenton's and chow down on ice cream and carmel sauce. Driving home I felt a bit queazy... a bit like morning sickness. No, it couldn't be?? But I made it home in time to barely make it to the toilet. It was not pretty. So did the ice cream just not agree with me, was I sick? Not quite sure? 

The next morning I wake up with red dots all around my eyes. Pretty much I looked like Zorro, but with a red mask. It was seriously pretty awesome {and pretty embarassing}. I went to work and all the girls decided that I have the "mask of pregnancy" which is fairly common in pregnancy. Now that is great... I have always wanted to look like Zorro. Now I get to for 4 more months. 

Well, I lucked out. The red mask faded. At this point I had no idea what it was. But the sweet red mask was getting replaced by a few extra pounds and bloating. Even better. 

Now we get to last night. It was about 11 pm and we were just finishing Grey's. And let's be honest, how good is Grey's these days? I'm loving it. And all the sudden I get the feeling... I'm hot, I'm flushed, headache, and things just aren't feeling right. I run to the sink... and you know the rest. 

I look in the mirror after "the episode" and Zorro has returned... along with 2 broken blood vessels in my eye. Yes, it's true. I have been throwing up so hard that I'm breaking blood vessels in my eye and apparently around my eyes. 

Ah the joys, the morning sickness is sticking with me. 

I look really hot right now. In fact, words just don't even describe it. Three months left and The Boy will emerge. I will be so happy about that on so many levels. 

Baby Sis Ties The Knot

Cameron and I spent part of last week in Utah... after 7 years Emily and Alan FINALLY got married. Until I decide to download my photos... here's a few of the big day {thanks Anya}.

Lisa's Baby Shower

Lisa had her baby shower last weekend. It was a little reunion with all my girls from Walnut Creek... I've know them forever it seems!!! I just love them... and we missed you Sara!! You should move back here with your new baby boy. 

The Completed Master Bedroom

It's about dang time I completed one room in this house... well, minus a chair for the corner and a few knick knacks for the dressers... but our master bedroom is done!

I changed my mind on the headboard about 100 times but I love the one we finally decided on.

I attempted to be an artist and painted the painting on the wall.

I'm not sure if you can handle how difficult it was. Let me tell you my secrets:

1. Buy canvas (love the penny sale at Aaron Brothers) and paints

2. Slab on plaster (total time = 5 minutes)

3. Slab on paints (total time = 5 minutes)

I know it's not worth thousands of dollars but it was easy breezy.

Now onto The Boy's room....

Una Fiesta

I threw Cam a little fiesta for his 28th. We had so much fun celebrating fiesta style... ole!!

A few shots of the food.

Notice the sweet nacho cheese machine...circa 2003. Here is Jason getting a nice little dollop of cheesy goodness.

Whitney and Spencer arrive... Mexican style.

Cam breaks out the guitar and played us all a tune as the guests arrived. I fanned the sweat from his brow.

Shannon and Carson

Frieda even dropped by for a bit

Whitney and Spencer

Lisa and Michelle (both hubbiless)

Brooke and Jason

April and Matt

The girls!

The boys!

And then we broke out the pinata... who doesn't love a pinata?? The birthday boy gave it a good left armed whack with no luck.

Spencer thought with all his sporting background he could knock it down... but no.

Brooke was the official spinner who dizzied everyone up.

And yes, April whacked that baby open.

Adults rushing for treats... what a sight.

A few causalities were had.

Happy 28th Cameron!! Hope all your wishes come true!

Celebrating 28 Years

The anticipation of what was inside

Clothes and some much needed golf lessons (he said it, not me)

And my personal fav... the guitar onesie. It was my first baby craft ever and my first sewing craft in about 12 years. I'm pretty sure the last time I sewed was at Snow College in home ec. Basically I took my projects home to my mom, she sewed them up, and she earned my A. So our baby boy is ready to rock out. 

And a little candle action at Zephyr