36 weeks

Since being pregnant I haven't really had to buy many maternity tops (pants since week 20, but tops not so much). I guess it's because I already feel huge and then to put a maternity top on really does make all of those "are you having twins" comments seem justified.

So last week I was running out of the house and threw on my old trusty USU sweatshirt circa 2002. Well after catching a glimpse in the mirror of this hilarious sight maybe it's time I buy a maternity shirt or two!
I mean I know I'm getting big but it wasn't until I saw myself in this sweatshirt that I was like...dang girl you really are 9 months prego!!! I couldn't stop laughing, I still can't-I think this is the funniest picture ever for some reason! I don't know if it's the fact that it's my college sweatshirt and I'm sure that there were many of times bored in the dorms where Sayward would stuff her bra and I would stuff my belly (in this same sweatshirt) to see what it would look like when I got pregnant (weird I know) and now that vision has come to life. Or if it's that guy at church who thought he was so funny when he said, "how did that basketball taste when you swallowed it?!!" actually has me laughing now because that's exactly what it looks like.

I'm actually 37 weeks now and I'm sure I'm bigger! But at this point the unnatural form my body is taking is something you truly have to laugh at.

Speaking of 37 weeks, the baby is full term! He could come tomorrow and be a health bouncing baby boy! But knowing my luck I'm sure he'll make his debut sometime towards the end of January...I'm sure by then I won't be laughing any more!

joy to the world

I was inspired this last Halloween to get my craft on when I saw this project on the Shanty 2 Chic blog. Of course I bought all the supplies in October, but never got around to making it till now...typical!

But after finally making these cute little apothecary jars I realized they were too cute to put away, and I needed to find some way to incorporate them into my Christmas decor. Well here's what I came up with. My finals are a little smaller (and yes one is a little crooked-adds character right?!?!), I didn't use twine and I chose not to distress the wood. But I still think they turned out alright.

This craft is super easy and you can buy all of the supplies needed at Hobby Lobby. Check out the tutorial on Shanty 2 Chic and the blog in general. They have lots of cute and inexpensive project ideas.

amy butler towels?

Amy Butler fabric is some of my favorite designer fabric around. So I couldn't believe my eyes when I was in Bed Bath & Beyond this weekend and saw hand towels that were very similar to Amy Butler's fabric patterns. When I got up close I read that they actually were Amy Butler designer towels. Now I'm in no need of hand towels. But seeing these darling things kinda made me want to completely redo my bathrooms. In turn I would probably need to redo my whole house because they don't really match my style/colors so I probably won't be buying them for the bathroom. But maybe I can think of some other project to use these cute little towels, any ideas?

don't forget to order your christmas cards!

It's not too late to order your Christmas cards from The Paper Egg!

I'm still working on getting more cards to choose from, so right now if you don't see something you like I will customize three cards for you to choose from free of additional charge.

Cost: $16.00/card (payment through Paypal-all major credit cards accepted)

To purchase please email me at eggs.turnbow@gmail.com

gone huntin for a tree

The Turnbow tradition of heading up to the mountains to find the perfect Christmas tree continued this year. And while Blaine (with his busted ankle) and I (with a watermelon for a belly) weren't exactly in ideal condition to climb around the mountain we managed, with some help from the fam, to have fun and find a pretty cute tree.

Here's our 2009 version of our Christmas Tree Adventures.

happy cyber monday

I don't know if the deals really are better on the Monday after Thanksgiving, but I'm a sucker for any kind of gimmick (aka buy things online on a Monday because they call it "Cyber Monday"). Either way I got half of my Christmas shopping done today and I'm kinda excited about it!

32 weeks=8 months=8 more weeks

I felt like my last post was a little negative. So what better way to cheer people up than a belly shot and a fetus poem? Who doesn't love that combo?!

I don't want to give the wrong impression that I hate being pregnant. I mean don't get me wrong it's not my favorite thing in the world but it has been an amazing experience overall. To think that I'm trusted enough to carry this little baby and to bring him into this world is just an overwhelmingly awesome feeling!

Watching my belly wiggle and to feel our little boy kick makes up for the restless nights and bruised ribs.

The thought of all the joy and happiness he will bring our family makes up for all the ridiculous pregnancy comments.

Having a little boy and the bond he will have with his dad as they do boy things makes up for all the times I laughed too hard and peed in my pants a little! :) ha ha

The tiny toes, the small hands and the irresistible adorableness that will soon call me mom makes up for the constant stream of snot coming from my nose since becoming pregnant.

I know it will all be worth it!

I can't believe how much I already love him and feel a connection with him. Every time I get something out of the fridge it warms my heart to see the little sonogram of him sucking his thumb! I've waited for a long time to become a mother and I can't believe the time is so near. And to start a family with Blaine makes it even better than I ever dreamed of!