Cravings Galore!

I had a Dr's appt today but have not news to share, with the exception that Little Max has dropped even more. At least he is on the right track, now if he would just come out!!

Any hue I am now just about 9 months pregnant and up until this time have not had any real cravings, of course food always looks good (had that problem before I was pregnant) but never had any real cravings. WELL they have appeared. I have suddenly decided that McDonald's Cheeseburger Happy Meals and Chocolate Chip cookies are the best things created on earth! Of course the cookies don't have to come from McDonald's, I just made some the other day and I think that I ate 6 of them in one day!! Poor Max is going to come out cookies and fries on the brain! The plus is that I have just developed this craving so hopefully I will not put on too much weight in the next few weeks - otherwise Max might come out huge!

Magoo aka Bat Girl!

I don't really have any exciting news to share but this picture was toooo cute to not post. Magoo was cuddling with Daddy on the couch and I just happened to have the camera near by!!

Questions about tipping...

Yesterday I went to a new salon (it was heaven, thankfully!), my hair turned out fantastic but I am so confused about how much to tip a hair stylist?? I gave her $10, is that enough?? She had an assistant that washed and blew my hair dry so I also gave her $10 but as I was leaving I was afraid that they might think that I was cheap?? What is the etiquette with tipping?? Any ideas??

duh, dUH, DUH.....

I am now 37 weeks and counting! This coming Tuesday will be 38....scary! I don't really have any exciting news to share ~ no contractions, nothing, zip! But I do have a new belly picture to show. I feel absolutely huge even though no one will tell me that!! LOL!

Sorry.....

I did not realize that the picture was going to cut out the words the way it did on the last post!! Sorry everyone....guess I am just making your work to read about my exciting life!!

Clover Heaven!

I was outside playing with Magoo this morning and noticed that we have a TON of 4 Leaf Clover growing in the cracks of our patio (if that is what you want to call it..LOL). And since I have nothing better to do with my time I decided that I would take a picture and post it for all to see. I am hoping that means I am going to have lots of good luck in the future!! A girl can dream right!!

Gifts Galore...

This is a little late in coming but oh well! Last Friday all of the office people at Karl's work (Hopewell Nursery) threw a small shower for him. I had a doctor's appt that morning so I missed most of it but was able to arrive for the last few minutes.

They were so great. They got us such great gifts and so many! They got us the pack-n-play that we wanted, the humidifier, a really cute clothes hamper, and all kinds of little items that we may need ~ burp clothes, wash clothes, onsies, a newborn emergency kit, etc. It was so nice of them. I guess Mr. Ench (owner) offered to put in money for all the food and they said no. Everyone brought a dish and they had a really cute cake as well. I guess when Karl walked in he asked whose birthday they were celebrating and one of the girls said Max...Karl said that he thought to himself "who the hell is Max". Gotta love my husband! But then it finally sunk in and he said that he was speechless!! What a great surprise!!!

1st Picture of Baby Max!

I went today to get an ultrasound done to make sure that Little Max was head down and bonus he was! He weighs 6 lbs 5 oz. and is doing great! While the radiologist was checking everything out she was able to get a pretty good pic of his little face....he even waved to us right after she printed it out! SOOOOO adorable. Hopefully the pic will turn out ok once I get it posted. We don't have a scanner so I just took a pic of it with our digital!

I feel pretty good...have not had any contractions as of yet but I am counting down the days! Had a big burst of energy the other day, cleaned the entire house from top to bottom. Then I just passed out once Daddy got home!! I have a doctor's appt on friday so if I have any news or changes I will be sure to let you all know!! Ciao.

Patiently Waiting....

Well nothing has happened in regards to my last post. No contractions, no water breaking, nada! I did call my doctor and let her know and she did not seem to worried about it ~ I was hoping she was going to tell me some news so I would know what to do for the next couple of days BUT nothing.

I guess that means that I just continue on what I have been doing and see what happens. I do have an ultrasound on Wednesday so we can determine if Max is head down and then another Dr.'s appt on Thursday so if there are any changes or new news I will be sure to let everyone know! Ciao!

The Countdown is REALLY on!

For all the men that read my blog I apologize because you will not find this post very interesting or intriguing. For the women that read it, and those that have had babies (which have been quite a few of my friends this year) you will enjoy it! I lost my mucous plug this morning (or I guess sometime during the night). For most of you you know that this mean the onset of labor. Of course it could still be a few more weeks before anything happens but it does usually signal the beginning!!

Kind of scared the crap out of me really....I am full of all kinds of emotions right now. Excited ~ can't wait to see his little face ~ nervous, scared, all rolled into one. Poor Karl. I don't think he really knows what to think right now! He ought to get something just for putting up with me lately!! Anyway I will keep you all informed as best as I can as the next few weeks progress!!

The old days....

I was just logging in to check some e-mails and thought I would see if anyone posted any comments on the good ole blog and of course my great friend Melanie paid me a dear compliment by saying that I looked "sexy, sexy" ~ knew I loved her for a reason! LOL!

But seriously I was just looking at the pics that I have along the side of the blog and there is one of Karl and I on the honeymoon and I look sooooo skinny - Karl can actually hug me! The good ole days!!! Here are a few more of the honeymoon ~ these are more for me reminiscing than anything! Doesn't my husband look adorable standing by the pool in his pimp hat!! I miss the ocean, and the palm trees, and just everything about our honeymoon! Those were the days!!

The countdown is on!

Well 35 weeks and counting! Had a doctor's appt today and Little Max is doing wonderful. His heartbeat is nice and strong and he has dropped a little but the doctor is not positive that he is head down so I have to go in for an ultrasound ~ but I am all about that because I don't want to deliver breach!! Enjoy the pics everyone!!

I have gained another 3 pounds so I have officially gained 20 pounds! WHEW! Boy can I tell...my back and my feet hate me every morning!! But I love it when the little bugger is moving around! :) (Check out little magoo trying to vie for camera time!!)

Paris Who!

Ok so I have absolutely had it with snobby little rich girls that can get away with anything they want. I am so thoroughly disgusted with Paris Hilton getting out of jail after only 3 days I have made a decision to NEVER stay in a Hilton Hotel ~ or any that are affiliated with the name Hilton!!

Mel's Fave Drink!

This posting is just for my friend Melanie. She is on a Pina Colada kick and I saw this while checking out the news and other bits of info on Yahoo. Thought she might appreciate it. Enjoy!!

100-Calorie Pina Colada Freeze!(entire recipe: approx. 100 calories, 2g fat, 25mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugars, 2g protein)

This frozen cocktail can be enjoyed with or without alcohol as a tasty cool-down treat!
Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Bacardi Island Breeze Coconut rum
2 tsp. coconut (or imitation coconut) extract
1/4 cup Breyer's Double Churned No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream
1 tbsp. crushed pineapple in its own juice
3/4 cup crushed ice1 packet no-calorie sweetener

Directions:Stir to combine coconut extract and sweetener in 1.5 ounces of water. Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour into a glass and enjoy. Then share this recipe with everyone you know!Don't drink alcohol? Can't drink alcohol? Try swapping the rum with an ounce of water and adding another 1/2 tsp. of coconut extract, and you'll get a virgin version with only about 50 calories!

Mel'

The Pirates Let Down!

Well Karl and I went last weekend to see Pirates of the Caribbean and I am highly disappointed. I would have rather been sitting at home watching it then paying $9.25 (yes I said $9.25) each for a movie that was nowhere near as great at the 1st one! But I guess that can happen with sequels.

I am just hoping that Shrek III is all that the critics are making it out to be ~ that is the next movie that I want to see....let keeps our fingers crossed!

Magoo's Vet Vist!

Last night Magoo had her first visit with a Vet since the move...she is now officially a Jersey Girl! She was checked for heartworms, ticks, fleas, and other nasty little bugs that cute adorable puppies can get and she was given a clean bill of health!

Not to mentions she now weighs a whopping 44 pounds! Who would have thunk that our tiny little 4 pound puppy would have gotten so big in 7 short months. The Vet said that she has a great disposition and was extremly cute (well I could have told him that!). Our little Magoo wagged her tail through every little thing they put her through ~ checking her temperature (which cannot be very comfortable if you know what I mean!), drawing blood and, and getting her heart and lungs checked! She is the most precious little thing. Well until Little Max gets her and then he may have to steal rank!!