30 and Fabulous

So, if you ask me how old I am, I won't tell you 30, I'm likely to say 25.  But those few loyal blog followers will know the truth. 

My Birthday was great!

I'm a pretty lucky gal.  Since this was my BIG 30th birthday, 30 being my scary age, I made a list of demands rather than a wish list.  I'm allowed to do that since I am pregnant again for my birthday, and it's my scary birthday.

Here's the demands:
Cupcakes for a week
A cake with LOTS of frosting
Breakfast that is salty and sweet (this is tough since I'm pregnant and hate food)
Chinese food
The worlds largest pizza
A display of girl scout cookies that spell out 'Happy Birthday Mystie'
My toenails painted
Someone to do my hair for me
And if someone wants to get me a car I'm sure I'll find a way the accept.

I don't think this demands are that out of had, and I can explain every one of them.

Scott, being the awesome husband he is, did pretty well.  I got cupcakes for easily 3 weeks, I got some amazing cake with lots of frosting at my in-laws house the Sunday before my birthday, Scott made an amazing breakfast (pics to follow) I got a display of girl scout cookies that said 'happy', close enough, I'm getting a pedicure next week with my mom, No one has done my hair so I'm forced to do it myself (sigh), and no one thought to get me a car. As for the worlds largest pizza, I knew that was unattainable, but a girl can dream. 

 Here is my awesome breakfast, Ham and egg sandwich, and I also had orange cinnamon rolls, salty and sweet

 Since Scott had class on my birthday, he bought me my favorite pizza (not the worlds largest, but whatever) for lunch.  MMMMMM

 Rivers did not like lunch, and here is his daily meal time melt down.  I wish my kid ate....

 I decided I wanted to go to TCBY, Rivers was much happier here, and he showed me with kisses and offering me some of his frozen yogurt.

 He's saying 'cheese' which is why he looks hurt.

 Cupcakes from my favorite bakery "Sweet Tooth Fairy" Never been? you should they are amazing and yummy and worth every cent, I also got a gift card for there from Scott's sister, I'm easy to please :)

 So ignore my HUGE 23 week belly, Tucanos offers a free birthday meal if you didn't know.  Since Scott had classes for most of the day we went for dinner, and I made them sing to me.  But Rivers stole the tambourine.  It's OK, he was cute and ate a bunch of noodles and Mandarin oranges with his tongs. Ate least he ate.

 

I also got a 2 year old strip tease, Rivers has really been into doing "tricks" and he said to me, "watch this trick mommy!" and proceeds to remove his shirt.  I realize this is more of a career choice than a trick. But we could use the money so I won't say anything.  Please know I'm joking, I have no interest in CPS coming to my home, or any desire to see my kid naked, in fact I wish he would be more interested in potty training so I wouldn't have to see his bum so often.

My Birthday has easily gone on for a week now, and it's been fun, with cards and visits and treats and presents all week long.  I'm blessed with great family and friends. 

Until next year when I will once again turn 25 :)

Spring Break

I love when Scott has a break from School.

He works so hard.

Spring break for him was March 11-15

 

We had so much fun!

We had to take care of things, like getting the car fixed,

doctors appointments,

presidency meetings,

Mutual

but after all was said and done, we had a blast!

 

Since we did have so many pressing things I took very few photos.

but I got the important stuff.

 

March 14 is pi(e) day.

I'm not a math nerd, but I do like to have fun with this,

we had spaghetti pie for dinner,

and s'mores pie for dessert.

Scott also made math jokes all day

we had fun.

 

 Also during Spring break the weather was amazing!!

We went for walks,

pulled weeds from our garden,

played outside,

went to the park.

It was a dream.

Monday morning Scott packed up and went back to school,

I miss him

So does Rivers.

I'm realizing this is the last fun week we will likely get before the new baby gets here.

After school is out Scott will (hopefully) start his internship,

then the baby will come.

So I'm glad that University of Utah has a spring break.

Those poor BYU students don't know what they're missing...



Luck of the Irish

I love to celebrate holidays

St. Patrick's day being one of them.

We had a lot of fun this year.

 

St. Patrick's day fell on that very last day of spring break for Scott

I was sad because we had so much fun with him.

 

Here are a few highlights from our holiday.

 

 Rivers got these fun window clings from my mom.

I had some just like this already that were on

our front door. 

He has had so much fun with them

He moved them from the fridge, to the oven door, to the hallway mirror,

to the wall, to mommy's feet, to mommy's arm.

They were a lot of fun!

 I also this year have been terrible at making cookies,

so I splurged and bought a few from Sweet tooth Fairy.

Rivers picked them out.

But he hates frosting and wouldn't eat

them unless

I scrapped the frosting off.

I think he was switched at birth.

After Sunday dinner we got this awesome cake and mint Ice cream,

it was yummy.

 

For 2 Sundays in a row we had corn beef and potatoes, because cabbage is yucky.

It was a standard in my home growing up

My family goes all out for St Patricks day, and there is even a party

that Sadly I missed this year, but I've heard rumors that

we will be getting together again in

a few weeks when Chuck comes to town, I hope so

 

Scott's mom is so great! We suggested she try making

corn beef, and she totally did!

It was something she was unfamiliar with, and she did a great job.

 

Well may the Luck of the Irish be with you!

Watch out for snakes.

 



Meatless Mondays

Back over last summer Scott and I decided to try something called

Meatless Monday.

We had an awesome garden, and since I was a vegetarian

for 7 years I have little to no experience cooking meat.

 

Since getting pregnant and always feeling gross I haven't cooked much.

We have lived off frozen meals, and take out.

 

Since I'm feeling good over these last few days

I have decided to cook!

 

This is what I am making tonight

Loaded veggie baked ziti.

 

 

This was one of my favorite meals I found

Scott and I both feel that meat is taking over meal time for our family

I am completely fine not eating meat, most of the time

meat is gross and full of chemicals and hormones.

 

But, it still tastes good, and I am human

so I have weaknesses.

 

This recipe is so yummy and pretty healthy based on what type of

pasta and cheese you use. 

I usually just grab what I have on hand.

I'm sure you are all dying for the recipe, so I'll be kind and share.

That's how giving I am.

Note:  This is the Original recipe as I found it, this is only 1-2 servings
I totally add more of everything except the tomatoes

 

 

Loaded veggie baked ziti:

2/3 cup uncooked ziti (whole wheat is good, but of course white is yummier)

1 14 ounce can tomatoes (I grab diced).  Reserve 1/2 cup of the juice.

1/2 cups sliced carrots

1 cup chopped broccoli

1/2 cup diced green bell peppers

1/4 cup sliced mushrooms

2 garlic cloves minced (I always add more!!)

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (reduced fat if ya wanna be healthier)

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray

 

Fill a medium to large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to boil.  Add pasta and cook until dente (tender) 10-12 minutes, or according to directions on package. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

 

in a nonstick pan, over medium heat add reserved juice from tomatoes.  Stir in carrots, broccoli and green pepper.  Saute 5 minutes until tender.  Add the mushrooms and garlic, cook for another 5 minutes.

 

Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano and black pepper to the veggie mix, cook for 3-5 minutes.

 

Transfer this to a large bowl, add cooked pasta and Mozzarella cheese.

Toss gently to mix and spoon into baking dish.  Sprinkle with parm cheese.  Cover with foil and bake until mixture is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.  Remove foil after 15 minutes and cook uncovered.

 

Serve immediately.

 

So good, so yummy, so comforting and really not to hard.

Totally easy too!!

You should all try this and let me know what you think.

I usually serve this with a mixed grain bread and sliced strawberries and bananas so that it's a "complete" meal.

 

Happy Meatless Monday!!



Baby #2

March 1, 2013 We got to go see our new little bundle of joy.

 It clearly was an evil alien from first glance

 But it was a little BOY!!!

And we are thrilled.  There was so much stress that day.

I was so excited I think I made myself sick,

then I got a message from the hospital telling me they needed to reschedule,

then I called them back.

After being on hold for 20 minutes I finally got through and they informed

me that one of their machines was broken, but that I could still come in

so I did. Then Right before we dropped Rivers off at the Neighbors,
He fell, bite is tongue, and got a huge bruise on his arm,
and I couldn't find any clean clothes.
My stress level was high.

 

I had to wait over an hour to go in, by this point baby was asleep.

So, they couldn't get clear shots of what they needed

plus I hadn't eaten for a while.

 

They could hear his heart beat, but couldn't get any clear pictures, so I have to go back April 1.

They (ulstrasound tech and staff doctor), told me not worry,

but of course I am.

 

I'm having trouble just thinking if they could see the heart, and hear the heart isn't that enough?

Guess not.

So everyday when I feel him move I sigh relief that at least he's still alive.

 

 I'm not upset if there is anything wrong, more worried about the quality of

life my little man could have.

Having a "healthy" baby was never really my concern.

Hear me out here, I was always fine if my babies had diabilities or developmental set backs,

Babies are a miracle in any form.

I always just wanted a baby that was "alive"

 

So my concerns now are for his aliveness.

So as long as his little heart is beating, I'm perfectly happy.

 I already love him so very much'

19.5  weeks, still sick, but feeling more human.
I still throw up often and can't sleep
Rivers is so sweet.
When I tell him
"Mommy is sick" He replies,
"Mommy I sing the ABC's song and you feel better?"
and then proceedes to sing for me.
I wish it was that easy,but I love his sweet little spirit for wanting his mommy to feel better.

I'm so grateful that I'll get two sweet little boys
 

Here is the first picture of my guys together, ok not really.

Rivers is on the top and little brother is on the bottom

I definatly see a family resemblance.

Half way there to meet the newest man in my life.

 



Having a son

 

Rivers has been my best buddy since he was laid in my arms.

We do everything together.

Go everywhere together.

I have loved having a son.

 

This Friday we will hopefully find out the gender of our second baby.

Scott and I are very excited.

But with all that excitement comes a bit of guilt for me.

 I have loved every minute of being Rivers mom, and I'm afraid of how

having a new baby will change our relationship.

 I'm also afraid of having a daughter, Rivers is my "mama's boy"

I'm the one he wants at bed time

the one he runs to when he's hurt

the one he looks for in the crowds

I'm the one he wants to share with

and I'm the one who he will compare every other woman to for the rest of his life.

 Having another boy would be easier.

I know what little boys like, and I'm a great mom to a boy.

Plus, matching sweater vest on Sundays.

 Maybe I should have thought about all this before having another baby.

My love for Rivers I'm sure will only multiply and that this second baby will steal my heart like their big brother did.

I never saw myself as a mother with a daughter.

Little girls are "daddy's girls" and I would love nothing more than to give that

to Scott, but the selfish part of me likes being the

important parent.

Having a girl scares me, I'm a girl, girls are mean

I work with Young Women at church, and I

see the way they see themselves and

the way the world sees them.

I'm just not sure if I'm up to the challenge.

 

I will be thrilled either way on Friday, and if by chance I have a girl I am sure I will be eating my words here. 

Part of me does want a little girl, to dress up and teach how to dress and apply make-up, and help pick out clothes and prom dresses.

 

Secretly I think this baby is a girl, and that is the reason I feel this way.

 

With Rivers I knew he was a boy, without a question or doubt.

This pregnancy has been so different from him.

 

Going by old wives tales, Rivers should have been a girl.

Tangy food, fast heart rate, prolonged intense, long morning sickness

but he was a boy. 

Also while pregnant with him my skin was so gross, I got hair on my face, and I was so sweaty. I also lost about 10 lbs with him

This pregnancy my skin is amazing, my hair and skin are really dry and I'm often cold.  I'm sure by July I'll be toasty warm.

This pregnancy I've had to have salty foods followed by sweets.

I've had mild morning sickness, only lost about 6 lbs.

This baby has a healthy heart rate, slower than Rivers, and I'm far more tired than I was with him.

Cravings have been insane this time around.  I crave it, eat it, don't want it again.

I can't stand chicken in any forms except tortilla soup from Cafe Rio.

I love green beans, tomato sauce, white breads, and dipping things.

It's so insane.  I'll want a big bowl of soup with lots of bread to dip into it.

Carrots and ranch dressing, Nutella and graham crackers,

cookie butter and pretzels.

Dip, dip, dip.

 

So those are my reasons for thinking baby is a girl. 

Anyway, I feel bad writing this and I'm debating about posting it.

Positive feedback please.

Tell me girls are sugar and spice and everything nice and that my fears

are so silly.

 

I'm also having lots of anxiety today and I'm not sure why.

I think it's all the stress I'm feeling for this week, lots of pressing appointments.

I hate having so many pressing things on my time.

All that plus finding time to play with my little man is always a priority

 



Valentines Day 2013

I love Valentines day, always have, even when I was single.
I love cookies, and chocolates, and flowers and seeing people share happiness.
It's even more fun now that I'm a mom.

Scott has class until 9 on Thursdays, and since Valentines fell on a Thursday this year I was prepared to spoil my little man all by myself! 

Scott and I have never celebrated Valentines day on the actual day.  Having worked in the food industry for all these years we never had a chance to celebrate on the 14th. 

One tradition we have is to buy half priced Valentines products the day after.  we get great chocolates and decorations for dirt cheap.  What can I say, we're poor and we we like to save money.

Here are a few pictures from mine and bubs Valentines day spectacular!!

 I started the week by baking this awesome red velvet bunt cake with cream cheese filling and cream cheese glaze.  I was 17 weeks on Tuesday and actually started feeling better.  I cooked and cleaned and baked.  It was glorious!!

 I surprised my guys with pink pancakes with Red raspberry syrup, and a small (and cheap) box of chocolates.  I also bought Rivers some Hot Wheels toy cars.  I like the give him a small gift every holiday, it's just fun.  My mom did it with me growing up and I think it's just fun.  Not day,hing ever cost more than $5.00 so it doesn't break the bank, and it's nice to know someone is thinking on you.

Rivers spent the morning driving his cars around and making car "trains" by lining them up end to end.  It made me happy to see him happy with his gift.

We spent the day doing the dishes (blah) and making cookies.  I had meant to do this the day before, but typical pregnancy symptoms made me low on motivation and a bit sick.  I still wasn't up to par on Valentines day, but I was so annoyed about feeling yucky I pretended I wasn't.  I did my hair, cleaned the kitchen, made cookies, went and visited daddy at school, went to the store, and got a pizza for dinner.  While at the store I picked up so fun Jones strawberry soda.  Me and Rivers spent the evening eating pizza and cookies, playing cars and watching Little Einsteins (his new favorite). 

Tonight Scott and I are going to the Ballet for our Valentines date, just the show case at the U, but still nice to go out with my hubby.  I also need to go buy some cheap chocolate.  Plus I have a doctors appointment today.  We also are going to drop off some cookies to our friends, better late than never right. 

I hope you all had a happy Valentines Day, I know I did :)

2 weeks until my Anatomy scan and hopefully baby shows us the goods so I can start shopping and planning :)