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Sunday we made tacos... using ground beef.
Monday we made homemade chicken pot pie (believe my recipe is under chicken) as well as fruit smoothies (so good for you).
tonight we are making chicken faijatas with the leftover chicken and then I'm going to make blueberry muffins.

Here's the recipe
It was something basic, common ingredients, and quick. Jeremiah really likes blue berries, and the fruit is healthy for you. However he doesn't typically just eat them. I'm not crazy about the fruit myself (they were yummy ground up in a smoothie though!). Jeremiah is also really bad about eating breakfast. I figured if I made these he would have something fast to grab (instead of a cheap granola bar) that is healthy and yummy.

I'll report back to you. Off I go.

OH, doctors appointment tomorrow to figure out the plan on inducing or not or what the date will be. More news to come later.

Update on life...

Well. This upcoming sunday I'll be 39 weeks along.....March 4th I'll be 40 weeks.... and as of right now, they will probably have to induce to see mister Gideon. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday....didn't really progress since the week before. My next appointment is February 29th (Happy Birthday Heather... you are six.. i mean 24!! Love ya chica). If I go to that appointment we will schedule an appointment to induce the following week.

I don't really want to be induced. I wanted everything natural... I wanted Gideon to WANT to come see us (like he knows =]). So as of today, in two weeks my amazing husband and I will have our baby. Keep us in your prayers that he is healthy, all goes well, and that I have a quick delivery and fast healing.

Currently I really need to go shower (yes, it is the afternoon) and go get groceries and some ear drops.... my ears are so clogged. I'm listening to some sweet tunes... but can't hear them!

Jeremiah is still working his butt off. Last weekend him and about 8 friends went to Nebraska for a magic tournament. He did pretty well... not as well as he wished, but it's so hard! I just want him to have fun and enjoy life. He's such a great husband and I can't wait to see him as daddy.

I think that's it. Need to get going.

xoxo

Babies and babies and babies, oh my!

So, we know several people who are having or who have recently had babies.

2012 babies:
Laura McNamara - son - 12/26/2011 (not quiet 2012, but the last 2011)
Abby Mutic - daughter - 1/1/2012
Kaitlyn Cacopardo - daughter - 1/6/2012
Susan Spykerman - son - 1/10/2012
Grace Cook - son - 1/31/2012
Richard Monroe - daughter - 2/2/2012
Autumn Phillips - son - 2/4/2012
Courtney Atkinson - son - 2/7/2012
Daniel Ingram - son - 2/6/2012
Megan Gordon - son - 2/12/2012
Richard Hays - daughter - 2/16/2012
Shay, Cassie's sister - daughter - 2/ 24/ 2012
Megan Jones - son Gideon - 3/2/2012
Miranda West - son - due 3/7/2012
Daniel/Stephanie - son -  3/17/2012 (?)
Cassie Carnahan - son -  4/8/2012
Amanda Mercer - son -  5/4/2012
Michelle Fedewa - son - 6/2/2012
John Kenney/Wife - daughter - 6/11/2012
Victoria Cogbill - son - 6/12/2012
Stidam baby - daughter - 6/25/2012
Rebecca Beck - daughter - 6/26/2012
Molly Zibert - ? - due 9/16/2012

Ashley Knight - son - July?
Nathan Mills - daughter - September
Kylee Sparlin - daughter - due 11/4/2012
LeAnn Wilkins
Ashton Mead - sometime in september
Cindy Graves - in september
Amber (Beth's friend) - son - September


And More Counting!

week update

Sorry I haven't updated very much. Without having to post what we have for dinner every night, I tend to forget to post something on here! However, I know I need to do it.

So, in a week... let's see. I can't think of anything special. Our friend Clayton and Courtney had their baby on the 7th. A little baby boy. He looks exactly like Clayton, but adorable baby version!

Saturday, after I was done being sick (I've been sick every other day horribly in the morning) we went over to our friend Michelle and Dan's to hold a murder mystery party for Michelle's birthday. It was a lot of fun! Pictures to come eventually.

Sunday we slept in, went to my parents for lunch and hung out there all day until we went to church.

Today we had a snow day... very little snot, but I think people were a little worried considering we haven't had much snow at all this year. It makes me nervous that we are going to get our feet of snow around the time Gideon is due and we'll have a home delivery!

We have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. Friday, Jeremiah leaves with 8 others to go to Lincoln, Nebraska for a magic tournament. I have plans with friends..... and it will mark another week down for us!

Jeremiah is still working on his diet, I think (as does others) that he has lost weight. But we modified the 17 day diet for sure. It's so difficult! I think what we are doing will work. We bought a steamer tonight (yeah, happy valentine's day for us!) and that will help with some veggies... J likes them steamed and it's healthier.

I think that's about it. Watching once upon a time at this point, and I'm going to go make a separate post about all the babies that we know are coming into this world!

Have a great evening!

A diet or not to diet

Jeremiah wanted to start a new diet; the 17 day diet. However, we are two days in and it's really hard. Not for sure if he's going to be able to continue. He thinks he should stick to just working out and eating in moderation. However, that's that we always say. But I think the not eating out will help as well.

Nothing much to update, really tired at this point. Jeremiah is still working hard to support us. I'm still going to doctor's appointments once a week and subbing as much as possible.

We are just waiting waiting waiting for Gideon Xavier to make his appearance!

xoxo and good night

More News!

Okay, I made the title seem really exciting, like we had more great news! Just really an update.

Last nights beef stir fry turned out to be a hit (check out the recipe from the previous entry). I took some over to my friend Emily and she said it was great. Jeremiah wanted to add some more spice/flavor to it (naturally). But it was a good little dinner, and fairly easy.

Today Jeremiah and I had our prenatal class at the hospital. It was one long day for sure, sitting in a room be lectured at for almost 6 hours. We did have an hour lunch break, so that was nice. But still a long day. Met a really cool couple due around the same time as we are, see if we are in the hospital at the same time. =]

Came home, took a nap, made faijatas then went grocery shopping for two reasons 1) some really good deals, like doritos for $2 and chicken really cheap. 2) because Jeremiah's going to start his new nutrition regime on Monday (chicken, vegetables, and some fruits). We were still on budget (woot)!

Just hanging out now. Nothing special. Just relaxing.

Gideon is doing well. Tomorrow I'll be 36 weeks. So around for more weeks to go.

Gideon...Our Love

I wanted to upload a few pictures from our shower and from his nursery! He is spoiled and loved. Now, if only the next four weeks could go by quickly!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday!

Happy February!
Can you believe that it is February? January seems to have gone incredibly fast, but yet, a bit slow.

As far as dinner:
Tuesday: We had McDonalds =[ had to break, it just sounded great and all the guys were bringing over their junk food too.
Wednesday: pot luck (chicken, salad, green beans) at small group.
Thursday: homemade chili!
Friday (or today): I'm making something with steak! A beef and noodles stir-fry. YUMM! It's a new recipe I found here

My mom and I finished the nursery! Everyone is so ready for Mister Gideon to make his big appearance. I know I'm not ready, never will be, but yet I can't wait for him to be here. Love him so much.

Well sorry for the short post. That's it for now. Nap time! =]

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