Almost complete

Last night Matt finished painting the spare bedroom/office downstairs and now all that's left is laying the carpet and putting in the drop ceiling. I can't wait till this room is completely finished so we can finally get started on decorating Blueberry's room.

I keep telling Matt that I just feel like I can't help with anything because he's been dealing with construction (which he is amazing at) and I know absolutely nothing about it. The baby's room is right up my alley plus I'm going to love finalizing everything because that means she'll be here right around the corner.

I've made a list of all the things that Matt and I still need to get to decorate her room. Things like; The Sugar Plum trash can, table lamp, hamper, curtains, wall letters - to spell out her name, the receiving blanket, and a few butterfly throw pillows to decorate her bed. I can't wait to have everything in order. I guess they always say, "You save the best for last". Blueberry is definitely worth the wait as hard as it may be.

I haven't had a chance to upload the newest pictures of the new room yet. I'll be sure to show off a couple when I do. I love showing off my studly husbands talents ;-)

Tender Lullabies

Last night I had to make a quick trip to Walmart that should have taken literally 5 minutes. Well, wouldn't you know that the school supply list is out and Caleb was with me so we had to shop for the stuff before it was all picked over.

So then once that was completed then I had to take a trip to the baby isle just to look around, again. It's so fun, especially when Caleb's with me :-) So while we were just "browsing" we found a cute lullaby CD from Fisher Price for just $10, so we had to buy it. Yes I did listen to every track and it was so sweet. Now I just need to burn it to my ipod and let baby Blueberry relax to the instrumental sounds of her 1st CD.

Now I'll just have to find some headphones that will fit my belly. The ones I had won't stretch enough. Watch out, Wide load comin through ;-)

Our trip to Chicago

Well, we're back in action at home. All is back to normal again.

Over the weekend Caleb and I took our trip to Chicago to visit my sister, Jennifer. It's always fun for us to take a few days off and get some well deserved QT with her. She is a fantastic hostess and always has her little nephew's best interest at heart.

First, we went to a Gretchen Wilson concert on Friday night. Now I'm not an over-the-top fan of hers but she is a great entertainer that keeps her audience going. It was Caleb's first concert and even enjoyed it except for the fact that it kept on until well past 10:30 and believe it or not, he was exhausted and wouldn't leave my side. He actually fell asleep on the drive home, I know amazing right?!

Then on Saturday Jen took us shopping at a huge outlet mall. We tried to find Caleb a new pair of shoes without any success. Can you believe the NIKE outlet had no, none, zippo, shoes in his size!!!! Crazy right!?! He was so disappointed, he wanted a new pair of shocks, there's always Champaign :-) Then we stopped in Carter's, boy what a mistake. We all had a blast in there, even Caleb. Next time you see him and he acts like he's not ready for this baby or to even be a BIG brother he's fibbing. He had as much if not more fun in there shopping for Blueberry than I would have ever imagined. He kept saying to me, "We gotta get that!", "Ewe mom what about this", and so on the whole time we were there. I couldn't have been happier!

Later that evening my sis had gotten tickets to the Medieval Times show. Caleb was so excited. This was all about the knights, kings & queens, jousting, stunt horses, and of course eating your meal with no utensils!!! The meal was fantastic and huge! They served each person a bowl of soup, piece of garlic bread, HALF of a baked chicken, a big piece of BBQ rib, a half of a seasoned baked potato, and for desert a homemade apple turnover.....mmmmmmm! Needless to say we all a to go box to take home. This place was full of action for everyone, definitely more kiddie orientated though.

We rooted for the "Green Knight", and he was one tough mamajamma too. Until the end came and we found out that he kidnapped the prince and held him ransom. Of course he was slayed by a good knight and the Prince was saved to live happily ever after with his princess and the king could rest again.

Here is a couple of pix to share. Aren't our crowns AWESOME!!

Only 6.5 hrs to go

On a lighter note today, at 3 pm today I will officially start my 4 day vacation. The best part about it is, it will be just Caleb and I!!!!!! Tonight we will be packing up to start our fun.

First thing tomorrow we have to head to the dr's office where I'll take my glucose test, fun, fun. He just loves going there with me....lol. Then after I get my sugar rush for the year we're headed to get something for breakfast, wherever Caleb wants to go, of course. Then we're darting off to the Amtrak station where we officially begin our vacation together.

We'll be taking the train to Chicago to visit Tante' and Aunt Elizabeth. I know Tante' has an eventful trip scheduled for her nephew that entails concerts and an evening of a knights dual. Capturing the knights of the medieval times fighting to the death for there kingdom or maiden. All revolving around children's interest and of course rate E for everyone. Following the play they will have a medieval meal where you eat w/ your fingers and use little to no manners. Doesn't this just scream adolescents ;-) Hopefully we will have enough time to get downtown to see Aunt Elizabeth and soon to be Uncle Bill. They are really busy moving right now so we hope to a least meet them for a meal somewhere.

Sounds like we're going to have a jam packed, fun-filled, sunshiny weekend. To be honest w/ you, I need it. I always look forward to spending time w/ Caleb and just the thought of this weekend plasters a cement smile on my face.

Let the countdown begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heavy Heart

Today is a very sad day and my heart lay heavy in my chest. No matter how prepared you try to make yourself for bad news, it doesn't make it any easier.

My heart goes out to the family,
for all the pain I know they're in.

Tears speak volumes,
as every minute shall pass.

Only time will heal,

with memories always there.

Thinking always and forever,
for our angel now in his care.

My Deepest Condolences,

Wendy

WHY!?!?

Last night was a rough night for our family. Bad news late in the evening nearly broke my heart. There are some instances that you so badly want to pinch yourself and wake up from a nightmare that ends up to stay reality.

I have a wonderful friend, who is ALWAYS there for everyone else, that was told disturbing news yesterday. We all were hoping and praying for a better outcome but unfortunetly it led to a bitter reality check. You never know the reason of why things happen, but I'm so tired of them always happening to people I know that have a heart of gold.

So my ongoing question to bad news is:

WHY!?!?

Special Someone

I want to take a minute and let someone know I'm praying for them. Things may seem rough right now but stay positive (as hard as this may be) and know that you have many people praying for the best.

You are a rock for others all the time, even in your hardest moments. So now let us return the favor. You need to sit back and relax, put your feet up, and take care of you and you alone. Let us handle the rest.

We love you and will do anything you need us to do, if you let us, SO LET US! It's your turn now.

(((((HUGS)))))

Sugar Plum

Sugar Plum is the official name of the decor we'll be using in Princess Blueberry's room.

Matt and I went to Terre Haute on Tuesday evening and finally did a little baby shopping together. Let me tell you, it was a blast!!! Matt is like a little kid in a candy store. He's so excited with picking and choosing with everything. Too Cute.

We chose Sugar Plum because it had more of the purplie color in it than a pink. With the wall color being Coffee Rose it matches very well. I can't wait till we get the basement guest room finished so we can start on Blueberry's room again.

It was so nice to just get away and relax with Matt for a little while. He's been working non-stop in the basement adding on a new room. He works all day then comes home and is working all night. It doesn't help that he is an absolute perfectionist :-) I'm so grateful for him.

He's been working hard on building the new Guest/Computer room in the basement. I must say he is doing a great job. He continues to surprise me with his abilities as the years fly by. I knew he was the concrete king but I had no idea he knew how to build an entire room from scratch! It's looking great! Thanks for all your hard work honey, your the best!!!

Hopefully soon I will have some good pictures of both rooms so you can see all the remodeling that has been done to welcome our Little Princess Blueberry in a few months.

Coming along

We've been working non-stop on the babies room this last week. It's so exciting and even more real. How is that possible?!?! Just when I think, OK this makes it real. Then the next thing happens and I think, NO, this make real. Crazy!!!

This past weekend Matt and I chose the color for her room. Which is called Coffee Rose. Kind of a purplie pinkie color. More purple than pink, depends how the sun shines in. Anyway, IT'S GIRLIE!!! Something I'm so not used to being used too.

We also cleaned out closets to make sure she has her very own just like Caleb. On the down side of that was I had to clean out both of Caleb's closets to make room for what Matt and I needed to store. So Caleb now has just one closet full of both summer and winter clothing. Yes, he was a little bummed because his closet was so packed full now. What he doesn't know is that I had to clean out his closets (Get rid of everything I haven't seen him wear in the last 6-8 months). Hopefully I won't have to ever tell him because it is now all at Catholic Charities.

Matt also thought it would be great to build a spare room / computer room downstairs. Even though the way he situated everything looks great and would pass comfortably as a spare room, he is not happy with that. Don't get me wrong, when he is finished it will be perfect, but I just hate seeing him run himself into the ground so badly. This is his busy time of year; working later, side jobs, weekly yard / garden work. His weekends are already few and far between. Plus now he has a deadline to get all the banging done on this new room by November.

Now that we have Princess Blueberry's room painted I can start on the decoration ideas. To me, that's the fun part! So let the fun begin. I have planned a trip up North to visit my sister and I'm sure she can show me a few great shops. I can't wait!!!

So all in all my weekends are filled with fun and memories and Matt's are unfortunately filled with work, work, work.

Thank you Honey, for all your hard work! You are my rock that holds this family together!!!!

May he finally rest

For years now I have felt very uncertain about accusations that have been made upon Michael Jackson. I never quite understood the plastic surgery he had. Which in his eyes, better his appearance I'm sure. However, in my eyes I saw year by year the mutilation to his once idled self and a horribly beaten down, broken spirit. Another claim on M.J. was the awful charges that were brought out from children that he cared for.

I'll never know if he actually did what the children accused him of. Did it really happen or was it a ploy for parents to use their children to make it rich quick. We'll never know. I'll never understand all the trauma that he had done to his face. However, I do know one thing, he was truly a great performer and a humanitarian back in the day. He didn't earn the "King of Pop" for no reason.

No matter what my thoughts were about M.J. in the recent years, back in the 80's & early 90's he showed his fans a lot of sincerity and compassion. He was and will always be a pop legend from our era. May he finally be at peace from all judgements and accusations and dwell in the happiness of all his accomplishments in life.

R.I.P.

Michael Joseph Jackson

1958 - 2009

Finally a Win

Our son, Caleb is on the same baseball team as last year, called THUNDER. Last year they all really seemed to click from the start and had a fairly good season. Very enjoyable to watch the kids work together and grow as a team.

This year it seems like the boys are struggling to pull it together. I'm not sure what happened but it is very noticeable. They have the same coaches, who are very good with teaching the boys and trying to keep up their confidence but again, something is not clicking with the team.

From the beginning of this years season I've referred to them as the 'Bad News Bears'. However, last night we played and finally won our first game of the season. Talk about exciting for both, the boys and their parents and family. Caleb played short-stop and his norm - third base and did it with absolute confidence. He was also focused enough to hit 2 triples in a row. Talk about a boy on cloud nine - THAT WAS CALEB!

Long story short, the boys are finally getting it together with just a handful of games left, but there getting it together. I couldn't be more proud of all the boys and yes of course, I give my little big man two thumbs up for growing in confidence and helping his team to their first win of the season.

Thunder - 11
Opposing Team - 3

Way to go THUNDER!

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!

I know its been 2 weeks since the big news hit our family with a bang but I'm finally getting around to announcing it to the world.

Our Little Baby Blueberry is a GIRL!!!

Now our family will be complete. We've got our healthy, happy, and vibrant little big man Caleb. Now we'll finally get the beautiful baby girl that Caleb can protect throughout the years, being the awesome Big Brother he is going to be. She couldn't be more lucky than to have Caleb as her Big Brother.

I feel like the luckiest woman in the world. As a young girl my dream was to marry my Prince Charming (Matt) and live in our new home where we could add to our happiness with 2 children. Of course I wanted our boy first to be the protector and then a little girl to dress up and show off. My own Prince and Princess. Every little girls dream, and now I feel that we're are just weeks away from completing my childhood wish.