Sweeping Through Life

  Well, 33 weeks is here. Time is just moving along. It seems to be going so quick. No pic this week. I look about the same. I am sure that I will have a picture next week. Size of Baby:   Per Baby Center, Baby J is about the size of a pineapple. I am sure Baby J might be a little bit bigger since they were a week ahead of schedule per the last ultrasound.  Maternity Clothes: Stretch clothing. I am trying to hold out on making anymore purchases, but I might need to buy some more elastic waistband pants. Gender: Is Baby J a girl or a boy? Movement: Lots, lots and lots of movement.  I find it kinda funny when Baby J chooses to move and when not. Sometimes I think that Baby J is trying to move my organs around to make more more for them. Heck, maybe they are. Baby J really like to stretch out. Must take after their momma. 

At the beginning of December, my co-workers held a baby shower for myself and my co-worker Lisa. We decided when they were planning the baby shower that we did not want people to go to alot of expense since it was so close to the holidays, so we had a Bibs and Socks baby shower. We asked all that were coming to bring a pair of socks or a baby bib for the babies. We had pizza and pop for lunch. Lisa and I love the this bakery Resech's, so our co-workers got our cake from there. It was really nice. Here are a few pics from the shower. The yummy cake. The work gang

On Friday , I finished some Christmas shopping and got home in time make the hubby a home cooked meal after him being away on a business trip. I was glad to have him home. We spent the evening just vegging out on the couch. It was a nice way to end the week and start the holiday weekend. Saturday , attend the dedication brunch for my little cousin Jisiah. He is so cute. After spending time with the family, I went home and began cooking for Christmas dinner. It was nice to cook at a slow pace. I might have to do this every holiday. It makes it less stressful.  Sunday , it was Christmas. I attended church. While at church Jisiah was dedicated during morning service. After church, I  spent the rest of the day with family and friends. We ate, opened presents, laughed and hung out with one another. It was nice. Baby J got their first Christmas present from my mom. piggy Isn't it cute. I can not wait to put in the finished baby's room. It was a wonderful and relaxing Chri...

One more holiday song for the season.  I hope that you enjoy it on this last Monday of 2011.

(pic) I wish you happiness with family and friends, joy all year through and a blessed Christmas full of memories.

Dear Baby J, This is our first Christmas together. I know, that you really can not enjoy all the lights and spirit of Christmas right now since you are still in my belly, but I can not wait to see you experience it next year. I know that next Christmas that you will still  be young , but you will be the star of next years Christmas card, you will be able to touch the Christmas tree, experience the all the pretty lights a glowing, hear the Christmas carols (that you seem to already listening to when I play them now), smell the all the Christmas cookies that your grandma and I will be baking even though you probably will not be able to eat any and feel all the love of your family. I know Christmastime will be special to you since it is a special time for your family. Merry Christmas Baby J. Next Christmas will be even more special since you will be here. Love, Mommy

Size of Baby:   Per Baby Center, Baby J is about 16 inches long and is starting to gain additional weight. Baby J right now is like carrying 4 navel oranges. Maternity Clothes: Lots of stretchy clothes and loving all types of tie up shoes and tennis shoes. I do not know why I am loving the shoes since I am having a hard time bending over and tying them up. Gender: Is Baby J a girl or a boy? What do you think from the picture? Movement: Dancin, Dancin, Dancin, Baby J is a dancing machine.

Love this Christmas album. Their voices are so smooth. I hope that you have your shopping done since there are only a few days left. Happy Monday and I hope that you are enjoying this holiday season.

Wish you all A Merry Christmas, May the Joys of the season Fill your heart with goodwill and cheer. May the chimes of Christmas glory Add up more shine and spread Smiles across the miles, Today & In the New Year. -Rosie Cash (quote)

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On Friday ,  I had to run some errands, like picking up a new cord for my laptop and getting my travel system ( for those who do not know what that is it is a stroller/car seat combo) and was so tired I could not wait to get home and get in the bed.. Saturday ,  I laid in the bed until I had to get up. It was nice to just lay around. Since my hubby had to work on Saturday, his birthday, I made some other plans. I eventually got up and  attend a friends daughters dance school rendition of The Nutcracker. It was very nice and I really enjoyed it. After that I attended my friend Lisa's baby shower. She is due the same month as me. It was a nice shower and I enjoyed playing all the games. After such a busy day, it was nice to talk to the hubby and get some much needed rest. Sunday , I attended church and then came home and enjoyed the rest of the day by watching TV and resting on the couch. Hope that you had a good weekend!!! Just think......one more weekend until Christm...

I had never heard of this group before, but they popped up when I was searching for something on YouTube. Check them out if you are in the same boat as me. Enjoy and happy Monday .

Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day. - Helen Steiner Rice  (quote)

"Grow old along with me the best is yet to come." -Robert Browning (quote) I wish Mr. J a happy birthday with many more to come.

It is the week of the week of the big 30. Only a few more weeks to go. Wow.. it has gone by so quick. The more that I look at the number of weeks more nervous and excited I get.  Size of Baby: Baby J is the size of a large head of cabbage. Baby J eyes continue to develop at this time ( per Baby Center). Maternity Clothes: Lots of stretchy clothes and comfortable shoes. Gender:  Boy or girl? Movement: Baby J is kicking inside of me. Moving to the left and to the right. Baby J is really liking laying on my bladder and under my rib cage.  It is alright though, because it lets me know the little one is busy.

cookies Hello, fellow bloggers, it is holiday time and it is time to get baking. With all the great holiday cookie reciepes out there, I wanted to see if others wanted to share. I will list a link up for the next few weeks if you want to share. Here is one of the cookies that I make every year and is a big hit with friends and family. Seven Layer Bars Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter. Spread crumbs evenly...

It is the first Monday in December, so here goes you first Christmas song for the month. Hope your are having a happy Monday !!!

Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.    ~Janice Maeditere (quote)

Hello all. Sorry that I have not been posting that much this week. Having a little connection issues with the computer, but I have since got them solved. One more week until I hit the big 30 in weeks. I think my behind is alot bigger than my belly. I hope that changes after I deliver. Size of Baby: Baby J is 3 pounds 5 ounces per the ultrasound that we had on Monday. Maternity Clothes: Lots of stretchy clothes and comfortable shoes. Gender:  Boy or girl? Movement: Lots of movement. I have noticed that Baby J likes to move the most in the late afternoon or evening. Sleep: Getting a little trying especially since I have been have lots of leg cramps at night.