April in Review

I know this will bring relief to some (like my husband and my dad) and sadness to others (me) but it is officially not my birthday month any more.  Thankfully, the fact that I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant is still enough to get some attention LOL, just kidding.  I had a wonderful month.  It seemed that I got to celebrate my birthday for my whole birthday weekend and then after with dinner and pedicure for double birthday dinner with Usa.  Hosted Easter for my in-laws with a yuuuummy dinner.  Had such fun time with them, I'm so lucky to have such good in laws.  I also got a baby shower yesterday thrown by Lisa.  And I found out that my Grandparents are coming to visit soon (unless I go into labor first).

A thought... I have a really good family and friends.

A sound... wash wash wash, even during birthday month the laundry machine (or me) never get a break.

A taste... Benihana's steak and shrimp, twice in one month.  MMMMM.  Lucky for me the sent me a birthday coupon.

An image...

Happy Easter!

 
A scent... cedar plank salmon my wonderful mother in law made me for my birthday.

A word... HAPPY.  Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear Cassie.  Happy Birthday to me.


A touch... rib and hip kicks from the inside.  Night time kicks from a little boy on the outside.  But even though it's not exactly comfortable, boy will I miss the co-sleeping days when my kids are older.


A gift for me...Too many to count! 

A post you may have missed...  My neighbors walked my dog for me this month.  They are too nice.


Thanks Holistic Mama for hosting this.  Sometimes this is the only way I can remember what happened 

Happy Easter!

March In Review

 Another month... gone.  We had a few beautiful days reminding me that spring is on its way.  It also was the start of the beautiful and reflective season of Lent.  I had a really hard time getting into it this year, but as the days go by, I feel more and more refreshed.  Spiritually that is, my pregnant body on the other hand is in a little different shape.  I have been spending less time doing useless things on the web like checking my facebook account (which I gave up for Lent).  Instead I have been having more personal conversations with people I'm close with.  Sharing emails, text messages and phone calls.  I like this better.  I like my private life.


A thought... Lent has had a lot of great reflections for me.  Especially reading this blog of which a friend sent me.

A sound... Bzzzz, the sound of text messages from my friend Lisa. lol

A taste... Some more cool primal dinners.  Salisbury Steak and Sun Dried Tomato Chicken from the blog Everyday Paleo.  And the wonderful discovery of whipping cream and maple syrup in my coffee.

An image...

He just loves wearing my glasses in the morning.

 
A scent... of fresh pollen through my bedroom window... aaahhhchoo... and spring time allergies.

A word... BIG.  My belly is big with a 34 week baby inside. 


A touch... of ashes on my forehead, starting the beginning of Lent.


A gift for me... some quiet alone time of showers at night to relax and resting time in my bed watching old re-runs of The Cosby Show on Netflix.

A post you may have missed...  I basically only did Wordless Wednesdays this month lol.  I guess I'm getting tired.  Though, I made this post about pregnancy and Lent updates.  And I really loved this post by Kate at Momopoly. 


Thanks Holistic Mama for hosting this.  Sometimes this is the only way I can remember what happened this month. 

February in Review

Wow, time for this already again.  February just flew by.  I don't think I did that much this month except get another month pregnant!


A thought... what did I even do this month?  I can't even remember it was so short.  We had snow here, which is pretty unusual... it usually comes earlier.


A sound... of my sick husband coughing.  Wow, I really know how much I depend on him now since he was out of commission for a couple days.


A taste... recipes from a new blog that I read... Everyday Paleo.  I'm starting to eat primal again and I am loving it. 


An image...

Why is he so cute? :)

 
A scent... bacon. mmm. or our bbq that we FINALLY cleaned up and got propane for.

A word... Budget.  We have gotten back on track with our budget.  It feels good... but it felt even better to start March and have lots of money again :)


A touch... of fabric and thread... yep, I've started sewing a little again.


A gift for me... good times with my family.


A post you may have missed... Luke is 3 months away from being 2!





Thanks Holistic Mama for hosting Month in Review!  I love doing it.

Month In Review

A thought... I miss summer, but mostly, I miss the sun.


A sound... of our new dog, Misu, barking. (sometimes when I'm sleeping, good thing we love her)


A taste... Cara Cara oranges I got at my favorite Market.  So juicy. So tasty.


An image...

My husband and son working hard on our floor.

 
A scent... of a sunny day, walking with my son, reminding me that spring is a few months away.  And that there will probably be some teaser days in February, if we're lucky.
Oh, and the scent of many burning candles that my son loves to have lit.

A word... words shared with one of my good friends that I haven't seen in a while and her daughter that got so big.


A touch... of my loving husband massaging my sore pregnancy hands and feet.


A gift for me... new flooring being put in my house by my husband, a pedicure with my friend Usa, a new dog, and many new kicks from my little one growing inside.


A post you may have missed... I'm surprised I got as many posts as I did out.  Here's a couple... Without a Stroller and 20 months  or Pregnancy Update... Enjoy!





I always wanted to do Month in Review, I just finally remembered and had the time :)  Thanks Holistic Mama!!