Frozen Belly

This summer, I came across a very talented photographer, who's work I just loved. Natural light..my favorite, and just so creative. I love photography myself, so I'm pretty picky. :) We had our maternity shoot scheduled, but bumped up the date a bit because we had a snow/ice storm and we were able to work it out to have our photos taken in the snow. I have never, ever been so cold in my entire life (the first pic shows just how cold it was), but it was totally worth it. Check out the awesome work of Randy Coleman. These are several of my favorites...

















And my very favorite one of all...


I'm so happy to have these of the "3" of us. :)

Sneak peek

So many people have asked to see photos of the nursery. I've had so much fun decorating it and I hope to have it completed this week and will post more photos and details then, but here are some sneaks to tide you over.

The aftermath

After 3 baby showers, I spent hours sorting through all the gifts.

This photo doesn't even show it all.
Here is a small breakdown of some of what we got...
26 pacis
30 bottles
35 burpcloths
30 washcloths
TONS of bath stuff (shampoo, body wash lotion) - seriously doubt I'll ever have to buy any.
Tons of wipees and diapers, which I know we'll go through fast.
So many cute outfits, blankets, toys, books, and more.
It was so much fun!

Showers, Showers, Showers

I'm not even going to mention how I've already failed at Project 365 (what was I thinking) and how I'm so not a good blogger.

So let's move on. :)

We are so blessed with so many great family and friends who gave us 3 amazing baby showers a couple weeks ago. First one for family and friends at my good friend Lisa's house.



Me with the hostesses.






Then, another one for family.
Me with all our girl cousins on Eli's side of the family.


Oreo balls..yum.




And, finally our church shower.
Me and Eli...


Perfect cake. We loved it and everything else!




Cupcakes that the hostesses made! So cute!




Like I said....so blessed.

Project 365

Ok, so I'm already one day behind and it's only January 2nd...

This year I am going to 'attempt' (key word) Project 365, where you take at least one photo EVERY SINGLE DAY. I feel like a take a pretty good amount of photos...over 6,000 in 2009. But, taking one every single day for the entire year will be a challenge. Mainly because I'm going to have to get creative with what I take pictures of. But...I am up for the challenge. I figured this would be a good year to do it since we'll have a lot of new experience with our baby boy on the way. 

This doesn't mean I'll only take one, but I am going to take at least one. I'm going to do my best to post them all here and I've started a Flickr album too. And, I'm sure I'll get behind, but I'll try hard. :) 

You should join in too, I would love to keep up with everyone's photos!

So...for Day 1, 01.01...

My scrap room.

There is nothing like starting the new year off with a clean Scrap Room. While everything is organized, I thought I'd give a little 'tour."

First, our computer desk. "I'm a Mac" :)

Bowl of goodies on my scrap desk.

Top of my IKEA Expedit bookcase..which I love.

Another IKEA find..magnet board and marker holder.

Most used tools..and a few other things.

I love color...and these Stickles are so pretty. I use them quite a bit.

All my paper is organized alphabetically by company in this awesome Cropper Hopper paper storage.

Tote with new stuff waiting to be used.

My new favorite book by Liz Kartchner & Creating Keepsakes. So many ideas!!

Just a shelf with photos and stuff.

And my scrap closet, which is pretty organized, even though it doesn't look like it. :)

Now if only this room would stay this clean...
Be back later with Day 2's photo.