Dirty Thirty

Hard to believe I'm in a new age bracket now. Glenn surprised me with a dinner with 10 of our closest Norfolk friends on Sunday night! It was wonderful! It's going to be a great year I think, even if I am getting old. ;)

Peanut Fest

Glenn's mom is originally from the next town over so when he was a kid, he came to visit often. An annual stop was the Suffolk Peanut Festival.

We decided to make a visit last weekend to eat some peanuts, tour some Winnebagos and check out the peanut butter carving contest. It was a beautiful day to relax and enjoy all the rednecks. Well, and be one too! If only I wasn't pregnant, we could have gone on the monster truck ride!

Pintspiration #3

I think this is more like the 300th idea that I've found on Pinterest, but they aren't all a success. Which means, they don't get documented.

I found this idea forever ago, bought the faux leaves at Michaels in August and then never got around to it. The hubby reminded me that my favorite season was quickly passing me by and I needed to get on it. I don't think it hurt that the leaves were hanging on the closet door that contains his motorcycle helmet, thus being in his way and encouraging his encouraging behavior.

I printed out the letter in a poster format in Word in Bookman Old Style bold font. The Mr traced it on plywood and cut it out with a jig saw. I painted the backside and edges with leftover red paint and hot glued the leaves on the front. The whole project only costed about $5 for the faux leaves the rest was leftovers from other projects. I even had the ribbon in my ribbon stash.

I love how it turned out! Happy Fall! The best time of the year!

Bellyography

At everyone's request- more belly pics. Weeks 19-23! He's growing bigger in there, that's for sure! I am loving all the kicks and jabs. He seems to be most awake shortly after I get to work around 8-10 am and when I am laying in bed at night around 9 pm.

Glenn's current squadron- VAW-120- it has a 20 in it at least!

Kicking

Baby boy Smith has been kicking like crazy and last night, Glenn got to feel it for the first time too! I just wanted to document this quick so I remembered the date. Random Smith family fact, Glenn also told me he loved me for the first time on the second of the month, but that was December 2nd, 2004.

We were laying in bed last night and he was kicking the same spot on my side so I told Glenn to cram his hand between my belly and the mattress. I think he was surprised he could feel it cause I got a "woah" and a smile. :)

Glenn is a constant tapper / mover / figiter and I think his son is going to be pretty similar!

To work or not to work?

Now that I am visibly pregnant (busted out the maternity pants today for the first time! Side note, dang, these things are comfy. Might want to wear them after January) people always seem to ask the same few questions.

1. When are you due?
2. What are you having?
3. Are you going back to work?

Well, our son is due on January 22, 2013 and yes, I plan on going back to work. I PLAN on it. As in, right now, I think I will, but come January/February/March, I may have changed my mind. Glenn and I are very lucky that the Navy is a steady and dependable income that we can live off of. We can pay all our bills with his income, just perhaps, a few less home improvement projects and flights back home.

I like work though. I like making a little extra money and keeping busy. Although, I'm pretty sure a baby will keep me busy enough as well.

We've checked out a few daycare centers in the area. Some we liked, some we didn't. We are on a waiting list for one near the house, but the waiting list is 9-18 months (!). There is a second that I think we like even more that is just down the street from my office. I like the idea of being able to stop by during lunch to feed the baby or being just 2 minutes away if something were to happen. It's not as convenient for Glenn's job, but with him being gone every few months, it makes more sense to be near my office.

I've thought about working less than 40 hours per week as well and I think my office will let me work from home when necessary or a day or two a week.

Or maybe I'll just stay home with my little babe and hang out with several of my Navy spouse friends who are also stay at home moms. That sounds appealing at times too!

Here is a picture we got at our 20 week ultrasound last month. I'm not sure when our next ultrasound will be or if we'll even have another one at the dr's office, but he's looking less gummy bear like and a little more baby like!

My Electrician

Look what he did!!

Oh and you get a sneak peak of my curtains! Only two more windows to go!

Booked!

I just booked tickets for a trip to Mexico!! Glenn's buddy and groomsmen in our wedding, is getting married the day after Thanksgiving in Mexico. I'll be 31 weeks pregnant so we figure it might be one of our last trips for awhile. Plus our passports haven't gotten any stamps in almost a year! That is a shame.

A wedding, babymoon and thanksgiving all in one! I can't wait! Now if only I could go diving... I suppose I'll have to stay on the surface while Glenn scuba dives. Does a big ol baby belly help you float?

What?

Where you planning on sleeping here too?

Nursery Ideas

We've started gathering a few things for the nursery already. I'm so excited to get started, but I've never had a room that I could just start from scratch so it is a little intimadating! We've always had a piece of art or furniture that we were working in to the room.

We purchased a dresser on Craigslist a few weeks ago. It has sat in the soon-to-be-baby's room since we bought it and I haven't looked at it much. I still need to give it a good scrub.

I also purchased a rug this week and I can't wait for it to arrive!

And somewhat unrelated, I also purchased this little guy for our little guy's newborn photo shoot. Eek! I can't wait to put it on him!

So you can see a general color scheme that I am going with. I am gather inspiration from these three designs. I plan on keeping the blue curtains that are hanging in the guest room now and adding some bright and colorful artwork. Perhaps some vintage travel posters. Perhaps fun monster type characters or a colorful world map.

Cute Little Monster

Indiana Jones

First Little Mate

I am thinking the walls will be a medium/dark gray color similar to the First Little Mate board. We might put a little nautical twist on it...I guess I'll have to wait and see what I find!

We have a book case in the room now that will remain, but I think it will be getting a face lift. More on that another time. I also plan on getting an IKEA arm charm and making it in to a rocker a la this hack. We need to buy some sort of ottoman/poof/stool as well.

Oh and I forgot to mention that our super sweet friends gave us a crib (& mattress & car seat last weekend!). It is a white spindle style crib that is going to look very sweet in the room. I can't wait!

Any ideas or suggestions for art work?