We Had A Baby And It's A .....

We had a baby and it's a BOY!! 

Here is the first decent shot of me and my son at the hospital.

On February 2nd, 2012 our son Rocco was born. We did not know the gender until he arrived and it was amazing to here the word "BOY" after 9 months of wonder and guessing. Rocco was born 9lbs 10oz, 21" long. 

From the last time I blogged I had some complications with blood pressure and a pretty bad cold. Now, Rocco is almost 2 weeks old and mommy is a little sleep deprived! Hope to check in again soon, but if not you know why - Rocco has me busy!

Oh Baby! Time is flying!

With Baby Goz being just about 3 weeks away, I have been "nesting" like crazy. It seems every day I have more on my 'to-do' list. But I checked off a major item this week and get the crib all ready.

Big shout out to my Husband, Greg for getting the crib, dresser and glider all put together!

The pattern is called Bunny Meadow by Kids Line and was a clearance find! I am all about the deals! I had to do some repairs on the mobile being that the bunnies were attached oddly and looked nothing like the picture. But now it is all set. We don't plan on using the bumpers in the crib, but they looked cute for the pictures. We are thinking of framing part of one for some DIY artwork.

And this is me at 36 weeks pregnant. I have to make a collage of all of my pictures and progress. It is amazing how your body changes. Oh and we are still "team green" and do not know what the gender of the baby is :)



Janurary 2012!

Wahoo! It is a new year and I want to get off on the right foot, so with out further adieu here are my monthly goals:

1. Use the reading plan from Unity Chapel  and meet reading goals.
2. Read 2 books
3. Try 4 new recipes
4. Finish all work projects on my to do list before my maternity leave
5. Get my licence information changed
6. Finish 3 crochet hats for Baby Goz and 1 blanket for a friend
7. Turn in my application for the Lay Reader program
8. Wash all of Baby Goz's clothing and put away in new dresser
9. Find and download apps for baby 'tracking' of meals, naps and bowel movements
10. Get a Mani & Pedi before the big day!

Resolutions 2012

Here we go a new year and a new list!

1. Lose the baby weight
2. Read 2 (or more) books per month
3. Get back on Goodreads, keep up pintrest, project 365 and instagram
4. Be a better blogger
5. Have a date night at least once a month with out the baby
6. Practice monthly Random Acts of Kindness
7. Make a bucket list
8. Try 24 new recipes this year (2 or more per month)
9. Continue on my cookie and crochet journey see where it leads
10. Make good spending and saving habits
11. Be a great spouse, mother, friend, sister, daughter and family member
12. Take 2 trips
13. Do a 5k. (maybe this year ;) haha!)
addition to my list:
14. Read the bible. I found a reading plan for the Methodist Church and I'm going to try to do it.

2011 Goals Recap!!

I promise I didn't fall off of the face of the earth. I just slacked and then stopped blogging. But I am here to go over the 2011 goals and promise hope to be blogging come the new year!

1. Go to 3 Concerts and/or take a couple day trips Done! Saw Sugarland, Zac Brown and NKOTB
2. Be more fashionable - don't just dress for comfort Done! Got my fashion sense back
3. Be a helpful, caring friend, wife, sister and family member Done! Really kept my promise here
4. Donate my time / money to causes I believe in Done! I plan on continuing on with this one
5. Eat better and make healthier choices Was doing good until I got pregnant, then the healthier choices were not my top priority!
6. Use Cookbooks on hand to create better meals Done! I made a lot of great meals this year!
7. Be a better Blogger Fail! I could have done a lot better.
8. Less Internet when home or with family (including on phone& iPad) Done! Another one that I plan on continuing on with
9. Look into college options for a BA Fail! I started to look and got side tracked.
10. Read more - strive for 3 books a month I read 32 books this year. Not 36 but darn close!
11. Be more organized Done! Wahoo!
12. Finish 30 while 30 list I am giving myself a pass on this. I did well but did not finish it.
13. Lucky #13... do a 5K (yikes!) FAIL!

I am working on my 2012 resolutions and goals and hope to have them ready for January 1st.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

My Completed Crochet Projects

 These labors of love are finally finished and were given as a Baby Shower gift to my friend Danielle. Danielle is due 12/9/11 with a baby boy to be named Nate. I wanted to make a Granny Square blanket since it is a new technique I learned at Rumpelstiltskin's in the past couple of months.

The hat and diaper cover combo was something Danielle was looking for since she is having a December baby. This little set was not to hard, once I got a hang of the pattern. The trim of the hat is made with a cut up feather boa that managed to get all over my house!

I am really happy with the way both gifts came out. I plan on making a few more. The idea of opening an Etsy shop has been lingering in my head for a while now. I think I may give it a shot.

Hello There, Slacker!

I had a rough September! And by 'rough' I mean fun, busy, enjoyable and blog-less September! I am slacking on my blog and some of my goals. But hey- can't always get everything done at once!
Here is the September Goals Recap:
1. Read 3 books FAIL! I only read 1 and I hated it. Started a second and couldn't even get into it.
2. Make the Baby Registry DONE! Wahoo!
3. Make 3 new recipes I honestly have no clue if I did this or not. I cooked often but I don't know how many were new recipes.
4. Make a baby blanket Done! I love it, pics to come next week
5. Finish scrapbook Done! I will be posting pics next week for this also
6. Sign up for coffee hour Yup! I hosted in September and October already!
7. Dress less frumpy! Get out of the comfty clothes Pass! I purchased some new clothes and have been trying hard. I feel more like me!

Now for the October Goals:
1. Read 2 books
2. Check out some information for nursery schools
3. 2 new recipes

That's it! LOL Maybe I can complete these!