Merry Christmas to all!

       Merry Chirstmas! Hope it was a wonderful time of baking, family and all around a great time :)

My hubby and I had a yummy Christmas Eve lunch. I made a small sliced ham and mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, and cranberry jelly sauce. It was nice, even just the two of us, to eat a Christmas meal together in our new home. First christmas together as Mr. And Mrs. and last Christmas  with out kids. Crazy how time flies and now I'm married and pregnant with my first child. 

       Well continuing, I had to work Christmas morning so after I got off we went and had Chirstmas dinner with a family from our church and went home and finally opened our presents to each other. I have the best husband ever, because he bought me a cast iron skillet and all three of the Pioneer Woman cookbooks! I am so excited! My first cookbooks ever :) Can't wait to start cooking! 

Graco Travel System: Stroller and Classic Connect infant car seat

This year on Black Friday Walmart put on sale a Graco stroller and car seat combo for $99. Even after Black Friday there were still some left in stores for the same low price. My Husband and I decided this was a good opportunity to get a key item we will need for after our little bundle of joy is delivered. It required some simple assembly and is lightweight and durable. The car seat comes with the base for being in the car and can also detach and fit inside the stroller for while they are still an infant. Not only is it easy to put together,  it's cute and can't wait to have my baby sitting in it!

Tis the season!

We put up our tree this week and finally have it decorated! I love the Holidays! The music, the baking, the decorations! I love it all. Somehow all the stress of the day seems to melt away when you sit on the couch and turn off all the lights except on the tree. Makes me smile just thinking about it :) Now if only apartments could have a fireplace...

The Miracle of Life: a journey begins

       My husband and I went for our 11 week checkup yesterday. Since my doctor said it was too early to hear a heartbeat we did an ultrasound. The heart was beating strong and the baby kicked! It was so amazing to see the little life that is growing inside my womb. Transitioning from being a married woman to an expectant mother is proving to be an experience I never expected. From all the aches and pains to the nausea and not to mention everything you can not do or eat. It's overwhelming to be presented with all these rules and guidelines you have to follow, making you think "How could I ever do this right and keep all my sanity?" It's also scary thinking that one wrong step and you could harm your baby or you. And then you see that ultrasound... a hand flings up and a leg kicks, and you have long forgotten the worries and stresses of being pregnant and are filled with awe and pure joy at the little life growing inside of you. Well at least this was my experience and since this is my first I have little to compare with. Maybe I'm just crazy, hormonal and pregnant but knowing that I'm carrying a life, growing a tiny human, is cause enough for me to be in awe of how amazing God is and how a miracle is happening inside of me....sorry for the cliche. Sometimes to really appreciate life, I think looking at it where it begins is so vital. Can not wait to share this journey with you. Hope you tag along!

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