{prayer request}

.okay. so I know this is really random, however I felt the need to share it. My best friend Melanie D. lost her brother to a car accident on August 8th. She lost her grandfather 2 weeks later to a heart attack. Early Friday morning, she lost her husband due to a car accident. She has 2 little girls. Zoe 3 months old. Keira 3 years old. She has literally lost everything...please keep her and her girls in your thoughts and prayers.

.pumpkin butter.

.okay - so I want to make my own Pumpkin Butter. does anyone out there have any good recipes for it? I have been looking on line and have found a couple. unfortunately I won't be able to use 'real' pumpkin. I will use the pureed kind already in a can. I have no time to carve out a pumpkin and all of that with baby due here in a week or so... any suggestions? I would appreciate it.

.update time - indeed.

.baby E is on his way.

{35 weeks}

(as of September 5th)

I am now 37 weeks pregnant and I am finally ready to be done with it all. ha ha. I am feeling fine, other than the usual swollen feet and hands, crampy body, back aches, and some small contractions. Finally over the migraines - THANK GOD! I had my baby shower - it was thrown on the 4th of September, and here in OH, it was a VERY windy day. So it was crazy and hilarious to see us all trying to keep our food on our plates, and tablecloths on the tables, and decorations from going everywhere. ha ha. Hope all of you are doing well out there in the blogging world.

Due: October 13th.

Last Doctor Appointment (last monday): dilated 3cm.

This should be interesting. hmm.

crisp. fresh. fall. leaves.

It is hard to believe I am 34 weeks preggo! I couldn't be more ready for FALL. =) I am already getting my fall decor organized and ready to put up this weekend. This is going to be one busy week for me. Today was chore day. Tomorrow is my one relaxation day. Wednesday is mommies group with my munchkin at our church & errands/grocery shopping. Thursday is my GIRLS NIGHT & a devotional with my lady friends from church. (which is awesome because we have dinner and stay up super late and talk with no kiddos and no hubbies. *wink*) Friday I will be preparing for my baby shower on Saturday. And of course, Saturday is my baby shower! *whew*

On another note - I went through a month where I hardly cleaned at all. August being that month. Now, I am back in action - cleaning every knick and cranny trying my darndest to get this apartment spotless for fall and for new baby! =) I am so excited to get to wear my new post-baby wardrobe! Hope everyone has a great week - I know I am going to LOVE mine! No matter what!

.long time no see.

ok. so I am sorry for being gone so long. but I have been super busy lately AND super tired, crampy, and moody as heck. lol. I am now 33 weeks preggo and this was the last picture I took. I know I need to take another. *sigh* my baby shower is coming up next weekend. I still need a few things...hoping I get them from the shower. thank GOD it is starting to cool down around here - I can't wait for FALL. afterall, it is my favorite season. :) okay - so I will try to post more later - baby is fine - mommy is fine - I will update when I take a new picture - and probably after my shower. everyone have a GREAT day.

white. white. white.

{Before AND After}

So - this is what I have been doing the past 2 days. :)

I love the new look. My LR seems alot bigger now. Crisp, fresh, clean, and WHITE.

fun - fun - fun

So today was a great day of relaxing and rejuvenation. Enjoyed church services this morning with my family - went grocery shopping - came home and got crafty while my hubby and son both napped. ;) Here is what I accomplished:

{thanks to my fellow bloggers for some inspiration.}