Branson's Room

So here it is!!! Branson's finished room. I finally decided to use one of our other two cameras to take pictures....not my favorite, but it will have to do. Now, we're just waiting on the baby!!!

-The crib-

-Wall next to crib (obviously)-

-The rockin' corner-

-Wonderful canvas paintings April concocted-

A Wish List

I really wanted to post pictures of the completed nursery, but I cannot find the camera in order to take the pictures that I would post, so......I made a wish list instead!!!! These are some of my favorite items that I have been denying myself since I went on bed rest and became a "non-money maker". I am sharing them with all of you.......because maybe you'll feel really, really, really bad for me and ask yourself, "What?! How in the world is Erin WITHOUT these items??? I must treat her." Or, maybe you won't say that.....maybe you'll just go to the websites and order one for yourself, because everything is just that AWESOME!!!

Awww...bare minerals bronzing kit. So that I can glow in the "proper" manner.

Go here.

L'Occitane's body cream=sweet lovin' for my dry skin
Go here.

New favourite shampoo .....
and below is the shampoo's buddy!
Go here.

Not this exact necklace....just the entire site, so you must......
Go here.

I actually L-O-V-E this necklace, but despise it's price
Go here.

My Bun

So...............I went to the doctor today.

Nothing.

Absolutely nothing has changed.

No dilating-none!!!!!

I guess my little bun doesn't want to come out of the oven too quickly like the doctors thought.

Tomorrow I have an ultrasound to check his size-last check up he weighed in right @ 5lbs. which seems to be pretty much where he should be, right? (that was 2 weeks ago)

Apparently not. I suppose we are now going to wait until he is the ultimate cherub before he is allowed to come.

Think chubby!!!!

Oh, so you don't think I just posted a random picture: that is a pic of my lower extremities. Not sure why, but I only have swelling in my right ankle. I think that is really odd-why not both??? At this point......whatevs :/

37 weeks and a-kickin'

As of the 7th I reached the end of my 37th week. Boy am I thrilled! When I went to the doctor for 36 week appointment she said I was in the clear to do whatever I wanted and that was even more exciting. Then, I realized that if I wanted to actually wanted to go outside the house I needed some real maternity clothing-not my normal clothing that I have been squeezing myself into. So I hopped onto Old Navy's Website and took care of that situation ;) More importantly we are getting very excited for our son to get here. His room is almost done-with just a few minor details to complete it. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow, so let's hope that there is some biological process going on inside.....stay tuned!!!!

-37 weeks!!-

-Donny and the "yarmulke"

Jeff + Michelle = THE RAMSEYS!

-Presenting the Newlyweds-

-Pretty red shoes and bag-

-Michelle and Donny (the proud brother)-

Jeff and Michelle were married on February 6th and we couldn't be happier for the two. This post really should have been up on February 8th at the latest, but every time I sign onto Blogger I get sucked in by all the craft blogs....so I'm quite sorry.

Any poo.....the wedding was absolutely beautiful as you can see from the pics-very simple and classy. I cried-of course-it is so weird for me to see my "boyfriend's little sister" who was 13 and is now 23-get married. Thinking back that far I remember her wearing her favorite pair of capris (the cheetah print GUESS ones, 'member Shell????), never admitting she really liked a boy, and only eating Applebee's boneless buffalo wings.

Some things have definitely changed: the admitting to liking a boy is a huge one that's out the window and she now switches up what pants she wears ;). Anyway you slice it this girl is now a woman and married to a wonderful and respectable man who is the utmost perfect match for her. We love you both and are so very proud of the people you are!!!

Not In Arizona

Meet Henry.

He is my friend Sarah's Great Dane puppy.

This is him playing in the snow.

I'm jealous because I'm so HOT these days and I wish I could play in the snow.

Thanks Sarah, this actually cooled me down just by looking at them.

Enjoy Henry!! You're a lucky dog ;)

*FYI-Sarah lives in New Jersey.....obviously not in AZ.

The Amazing Cucumber

My dad sent this to me via email and I thought it had a lot of good info that could benefit, well....anyone-in several different situations. Who knew cucumbers were so amazing?!

This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems.

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!