Baby's Crib

Eloise gave us these comfy, cute shoes for the baby!

These socks, that Eloise spoiled us with, are PERFECT for little ones because they have built-in shoes!! No more kicking off and losing shoes!


This is the crib and bedding, but the colors are so light that they barely appear! The cream, bare walls don't help...Let's take a closer look....

Still hard to see....the skirt is silk with raised polka dots in a soft cream...we bought a few sheets, but this one is my favorite--it's cream with light pink polka dots....the bumpers are a mix of the cream/polka-dot silk and a soft pinkish gingham pattern. Let's get even closer...


Can you see it now? You might have to click on the photo and enlarge it in order to see it! I love it! I like how soft the colors are and how thick the bumpers are!

We have been feeling the baby move for a few weeks now, which has been really neat! Dustin likes to lay his head on my tummy so he can feel her kicks better! Today, I could actually feel some body part in a particular area! Does that make sense? I couldn't tell what which body part, but my stomach was noticeably more solid in one particular area! Then, when I was feeling it, the baby moved to a different position, so I know it was more than constipation! I'm almost 25 weeks along!

Comments

Yea!! I love when people comment on my blog...makes me feel most cozy! I was shocked to see 6 comments on my last posting, no mind that two of them were from Beanie and one was from...well, ME. I was especially stoked to hear from a little friend named Pepper! Always one to bring amusement to my life, she once again made me smile! Of course, I love hearing from my usual visitors--Jenn, Melisa and Bean! So, thanks guys, you've made my day!

Our Beaches

Dustin's favorite surf spot (in the northern Orange County area) is the River Jetties, in Newport Beach. Typically, we fight the congestion associated with the Saturday crowds and narrow streets in order to enjoy a bit of time in the sun. Lately, we've been scoring these sweet parking spots (non-metered and close to tower 74), which saves us time and energy! However, with summer winding down, the beaches are becoming more and more isolated--much to our satisfaction! Now, we only have to vie with the locals for parking spots and space on the beach! The beach was practically empty for the sunset!

You might ask yourselves if we could be any more lame.....yes, this is the pregnancy-profile-sunset shot. Lame.
Oh, wait, another one!! Doesn't it look like a pink "V" is shining from my head? That is not an illusion...I really do radiate pink now!

Isn't Dusty so handsome? He's just a little beach bum! Behind him stand houses in Newport that are ridiculously overpriced....but nice!

This is the entrance to the Main Street pier. I thought it looked cool with the sun setting!

Choco Buddy

Well, after two and a half years, Choco has only a few months left to soak in the attention. He's a really good pup. Besides being extraordinarily cute, he is quite obedient, is potty trained, doesn't shed or drool, isn't a messy eater and sends himself to "timeout" when he barks! Choco especially loves his dad! As you can see, he loves to play and lounge with Dustin. I will have to take video of him playing and practicing his tricks! I love this dog!


Dustin and Choco working on the laptop!

Taking a little snooze.......
"Choco!" Thanks for the crotch shot!
Dustin and I live a couple blocks from Main Street, which is a popular attraction for those visiting Huntington Beach. One of our favorite places to enjoy a little treat is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. They sell this amazing caramel covered apple with white chocolate, cinnamon and sugar....you know what I'm talking about Colleen! They are ridiculously delicious! Anywho, the store always places this giant stuffed bear outside, which I'm sure a million people have touched, in order to attract folks to their store. We, being tormented by the California cost of living, did not actually purchase an apple, but instead opted to have Choco pose with this bear....free of cost. Maybe we could save up for an apple....

My growing belly!

Thank you, Choco, for posing with me!!




















I promise, it feels bigger than it looks....plus, my new boobs minimize my stomach's effect!! Ha, ha! (We're all family, right?)










You might not be able to see much belly from this angle.........BUT.......

How about this little belly?! I am wearing one of those spandex waist bands to keep my pants from falling--since I don't come close to buttoning or zipping any of my pants or skirts!!


I'm pregnant!! When it comes to gaining weight, I keep trying to pace myself, but my efforts have proven ineffective! In fact, at my last appointment, I was told that eight pounds in one month was a little excessive. Apparently, I am supposed to average 2-3 lbs a MONTH?! Am I the only one that finds that unreasonable? Oh well, if ever there was a time to pack on a few lbs, it is now! p.s. Jenn, how do I get my introduction--this paragraph--to be at the TOP of each posting?

Baby Fever

Some swaddling blankets and burping cloths (from Mommasita) and a little tutu and swimsuit (from Momma-in-law)!! How darling is all this stuff?!


Obviously, the black curtains have got to go! I am planning on using the bedding (from LesLey!!) to match some cute fabric to make new curtains! Okay, okay, I will pick the fabric, but my Mother will be the one sewing.....:)

Look at all these cute clothes that my Mom, Eloise (mom-in-law), LesLey (sister-in-law) and Deina (sister-in-law) have given me!! I am most thankful for my loved ones!!

Here are a bunch of little "onesies," hats, socks, etc.! Aren't they so cute?! Everything is so small!



I am in "nesting" mode. Last week, Dustin and I tore down the guest bedroom and set up the crib, changing table and rocker! We purchased our furniture from LesLey and Dan (D's brother and wife) who were kind enough to give us lots of accessories, too! I can't take a picture of the crib yet because I have to go grab some sheets to put on it, but here are a few pictures of the rocker, changing table and clothes, yes, clothes.....I am a first-time mother, thank you!! I have just been so excited to get a few items in order!

Morrison Reunion Invitations

Yea!! For my birthday, Dustin bought me a new Sony Cyber-shot camera!! It's pink!! Since I don't have anyone to take pictures of (at this moment), I took pictures of the Morrison Reunion invitations! They were made out of paper lunch bags, folded, ironed (creased) and then held together using that crafty straw stuff! The lunch bags are great to use because you can store photos (from the reunion or whatever) in the "pockets" on each page!! ..........Whatever, I can't figure out how to find the pictures I just uploaded.......I suppose I have to wait until my sweet, darling husband shows me how to figure it out!! Be back in a minute....