My Christmas list.

Glider & Ottoman from WalMart

Anything off my baby registries, but if we're being specific...(hehe)

Car Seat Base

Diapers!!SwingPack 'n play
Board games

Starbucks coffee mugs

Baskets for storage in the nursery:

A few tupperware items:

 

Gift cards

Childrens books

New Life CD "Counting on God"

Grey's Anatomy (seasons 2-4) on DVD

What about you?  Do you have anything fun on your Christmas list this year?

The post you've been waiting for!

First off, a belly pic.

This is 28 weeks, 3 days.

Here's our christmas card picture... (isn't my hubby hot?!  I love him!)

And the baby's name?  Ohh yes...

Jaxon Daniel Keith

"Jaxon" came from an email that I got from my Grandma!  She loved sending me lots of different baby boy names after we found out the sex, and as I was reading the list outloud to Tyler one day, Tyler loved it and never gave up on it.  It wasn't my first choice, but I figure since he's probably gonna end up being so much like his daddy and looking so much like his daddy, that I don't mind letting him choose.  :)  I do really like it and of course it's growing on me the more I associate this little guy with the name.  Tyler's middle name is Jackson - so obviously that had a part in the decision too... even though we're spelling it differently.  And "Daniel" (middle name) is my Dad's name, and it was also Tyler's Dad's name before he passed away.  So that worked out - almost too perfectly.  :)

So that's it!  Our little Jaxon Daniel!  Hope you like it! ... and if it's not your fav or you don't like the middle name or don't like how we're spelling it, don't tell me!  Cuz seriously - I don't care. ;)

Calling all designers:

Anyone want to do a blog makeover for me?  I have no idea how to even go about doing this.  Apparently I'm computer-retarded.  I just want a new header and a facelift.  C'mon... you know you want to. ;)

Looking for my motivation... anyone seen it?

I don't know if it's pregnancy related or not, but my motivation to do anything or get anything done is so minimal, it's ridiculous.  Here's a few examples.

- My baby shower was 2 weekends ago.  Normally my thank-you's would have been completed and in the mail by now.  Definitely haven't even started on them yet, but I promise to have them done by the end of the week.

- I promised you all picture of my house over a month ago... still haven't even taken the pics, much less uploaded them.  Sorry...

- I haven't ordered or even found Christmas cards that I like this year yet.  Last year they were stamped, addressed, and ready to go by Thanksgiving.  (Side note: if you design or know of a designer willing to make some for me, I'd love a name and recommendation!)  I'm seriously debating not sending them at all this year... maybe no one will notice. 

- Last year my Christmas decorations were up the day after Thanksgiving.  Granted, we were out of town this year, but I had all day yesterday to do this.  Instead, I sat on the couch and got caught up on Grey's.  And the thought of doing this tonight or any other night this week does not sound appealing at all.  (What is wrong with me!?)

So... my fellow bloggers, I don't know what to say other than... Maybe I'll try harder?  The good thing is at least I realize it and can make it my goal to get these things done.  :)

And one last side note... I owe you a new belly pic and a post with our baby name!  Coming soon, I promise. :)

Happy (day before) Thanksgiving!

As we are heading back to Iowa this weekend for Thanksgiving, I am wishing more than ever that our families lived closer to us.  I am so jealous of the people who have their parents and family within minutes of them... such a luxury that most don't even realize.  Granted, I'm happy to be back in the MidWest and not in California where we were 24 hours from family, but 2 hours and 5 hours is still too long.

I am thankful for so many things this Thanksgiving... here's a few of them.

- An incredible, supportive, amazing husband whom I love more than words can describe.
- Our growing healthy baby boy who I can't wait to meet!!
- Family... I could go on for days about how great they are.
- Our warm, beautiful house that we love!
- Our stable jobs... even though most days I hate it, it is very stable and I'm beyond thankful for that.
- Reliable & safe vehicles
- Financial security
- New friendships
- My relationship with God... without Him, I am nothing.

What about you?  What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?