13 on Thursday

13 thoughts on this lovely fall Thursday....

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2. Instagram. I am sad that I just discovered it a few weeks ago because it means I missed out on it for ALL THOSE MONTHS! I love that I can post pictures of EA through the day and Bri can see them at work. I feel like it lets him keep up with what's going on at home, plus it reminds me to document the every day. Such a fun app.

3. Tonight we had a date night. We went to Johnny Rockets, then Sam's and Target. This is the second date in a row that we went to a superstore. I feel like we are back at Auburn and have run out of inexpensive dates... except now they are expensive dates and are more necessity than fun outings. 

4. For the past several months they have been doing construction on the interstate near our house. The past two weeks they have been busting up the road. Every day I hear *bump.... bump.... bump....* all day long. It's enough to drive a person crazy.

5. So far, I am through season 5 of Friends. I feel like I am catching up on history.

6. We are going to Auburn on Saturday. I can't wait to smell that Auburn air, to tailgate, to shop, and to take about a zillion pictures of EA surrounded by the beauty that is Auburn. Aaaah. War Eagle.

7. Today my little girl is 8 weeks old. Her 2 month appointment is drawing closer and closer. I am dreading those shots.

8. Gifted is one week from today. I have 300 Christmas napkins and 160 bottles of water in the back of my car. My house is covered with banner, ponytail holder, and earring materials. I can't wait!! Birmingham folks, let me know if you are interested in coming!

9. We recently made reservations to go to the Grand in December. I can't wait to bring Emily Ann! Their Christmas decorations are gorgeous and it is so one of my favorite places!! We have been for the past 3 years and I am excited to continue the tradition.

10. I don't particularly care for baseball, but I have decided that because of Chrissy from Everyday with the Jays, I am going for the Rangers in the World Series. Thanks Chrissy for giving me someone to cheer for!

11.  In one week, EA's mobile and swing batteries died. C and D batteries are pricey!

12. A cold front is coming into the 'Ham tomorrow! 

13. EA was the last of 4 sweet babies to be born of our friends. Lily was born in May, Johanna in early August (on my birthday!), Laylee Claire in late August, then Emily Ann on the 1st of Sept. Last Friday night, all four families got together so the girls could begin to get to know each other and so we could introduce them to our friends Ryan and Brittany, who moved to TN a few years ago. It was so much fun to see our friends and to see the girls together!

13 on Thursday

As I sat down to write my 13 on Thursday post today, I honestly only have one thing on my mind....

#1. I can not wait to meet Emily Ann.

It's not 13, but it's the complete truth.

Happy Thursday friends!

13 on Thursday

Happy Thursday guys!

Here are 13 things that have happened or have been on my mind today...

1. I had my regular appointments this afternoon.... Things look good, but slow. I am just so ready to meet my little girl!

2. I had lunch with one of my good friends from high school, Christy, and her sweet little girl Audrey. I love Diplomat Deli and I love catching up with old friends!

3. Brian and I had these Black Bean Quesadillas for dinner last night. They were so so tasty! That lime and black bean mixture is something special!

4. I found this home organizer on Pinterest last night. I worked on ours for a while today and am so excited about the results. I plan to share sometime soon!

Here's a spoiler...

5. I need a pedicure.

(I'm sorry for people who are grossed out by feet- You might not believe me if I didn't show you :) )

6. I can't wait to have a normal waistline again. I am drooling over some of these outfits...

 

I am also recognizing my great attachment to solid white shirts and grey accents. Honestly, I just want a pair of blue jeans that have a button, not elastic.

7. 16 days until football season.

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8. I have been working on dressing up onesies for when Emily Ann gets here. Here are a few examples...

In case you can't tell, the top left is a zebra print Beetle. The bottom left is an owl. I know- my hand stitching still leaves a lot to be desired.

The polka-dotted onesie was inspired by this shirt refashion at Ruffles and Stuff.

 9. I completed my first sewing project this week. After severe distress that Emily Ann wouldn't have a girly Auburn outfit for the first game, I got to work on a onesie dress.

I also have a matching bow. I am really pleased with the result and hope to make another one soon. I got directions for the onesie dress here.

10. I have had a McDonald's ice cream cone every day this week. (.75 including tax- such a bargain!)

11. Brian's brother Kevin had dinner with us tonight. We had taco lasagna, chips, and salsa. It was delicious.

12. I am really liking Blake Shelton's new song, "God Gave Me You." I am so thankful God gave me Brian Johnson.

13.  I have really been itching to see The Proposal again. I have seen it several times, but it is just so funny!

Have a super night!

13 on Thursday

Once again, I am following Rebecca's lead and participating in 13 on Thursday! Here are some random things I have done today or that are simply on my mind!

1. I spent the morning and lunch time with my dear friend Ashley and her sweet baby girl Johanna. It made me so so excited for Emily Ann to get here. I was also super grateful for all the advice and information Ashley was able to give.
Here is me and Johanna after her noontime meal. This was my first swaddle with a real baby! Ashley was great to trust me. :)

2. Once again, I enjoyed a nice afternoon at the hospital with all my many doctors appointments. Everything looks good but nothing much has changed since last week.

3. I have started watching the Nate Berkus show in the afternoons at 3:00. I don't see it every day but really enjoy any opportunity to get new home ideas. 

4. I recently discovered the recipe blog Plain Chicken through Pinterest. Her recipes look delicious and so do-able! Add the fact that she is an Auburn fan and basically I am thrilled! Check out her blog!

5. I burned my thumb using the hot glue gun last week. It is still recovering.

6. I got the sbcStudio digital scrapbooking program as a baby gift. I am loving creating new things... right now I am working on direction and recipe cards for Gifted. I can't wait to get started on books and cards for Emily Ann!

7. Brian introduced me to the new Shane and Shane song "The One You Need." Such a great song. Check it out.

8. Brian got the game Golden Eye for the Wii as part of his birthday gift. It's humorous to see him play with different guys and decide how good he is based off their performances. Lucky for him, he will always be better than me at video games. I just can't handle it.

9. I am halfway finished with Baby Wise. I keep meaning to finish it but then get distracted by something else. No rush- I've got 3 weeks, right?

10. God is continuing to bless me through the Word and revealing incredible things about not only being a woman, but being a mom.

11. I have made several cute crafts over the past few weeks. Here are a few...

(See the little heart on the onesie? That's how I burned my thumb.... at least it ended up cute!)

12. I love that Brian Johnson. Seriously. I couldn't ask for a better husband, a better leader, or a better man to be married to. I adore the fact that God created us for each other. I can't wait to see him be a dad.

13. I ate my first Subway sandwich in 9 months today. I had it melted and it was delicious. I probably won't be that daring again until after EA is born, but I really enjoyed my walk on the wild side.

13 on Thursday

Today, I am following Rebecca's lead and noting 13 things that I did today.. or that have simply been on my mind. Look here and here to see some of her recent 13 on Thursday posts. Enjoy!

1. I had the longest doctors appointment of my life. I started with an ultrasound, then had a nonstress test, then finished with an actual appt. with the doctor. Good news, she is weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz, which is good for a gestational baby. Bad news, the doctor said she might be LATE. This goes against everything I have been planning. Please pray for Brian and I to have patience.

2. After our Bible study on Tuesday, I have been focusing on Proverbs 31 in my time in the Word. This is a passage I have read a million times since I was in college, but had never read BEFORE I was in college. It is a challenge and encouragement to see what and how I can benefit my husband both throughout life and spiritually. It is such a desire not only in my marriage and life, but also in how I hope to portray a Godly woman to Emily Ann.

3. I adore the songs Remind Me (Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood) and Dirt Road Anthem (Jason Aldean). I have listened to them at least 50 times in the past week and begin most days listening to them. 

4. I have been in a super crafty mood over the past two weeks, but somehow the mood is rubbing off and leaving me a little stressed. Our living room looks like a craft bomb went off.

(This is from CLEANING up- imagine what it looked like before!)

5. Brian took a 1/2 day off work today to go with me to the doctor. I believe he should work half days all the time.

6. Brian's bros, Scott and Kevin, joined us for dinner. I love a good sloppy Joe and couldn't live life without tater tots.

Here they are enjoying some cookies during a break from the Wii game Golden Eye. 

7. I hate parking decks. Especially hospital parking decks.

8. I am shocked my Cricut hasn't broken from overuse. I am pumping out the banners and signs on a daily basis now!

9. I got amazing new pillows and picture frames to put in the living/ dining room for my birthday. I credit my immediate desire to change the room around to Pinterest and nesting. Once the room is clean, I will post pictures.

10. I had breakfast with one of the teachers from my school this morning. It was so good to catch up with her. Teachers have to be back on Monday and I don't have any plans on Monday. Super strange.

11. Kevin brought our maternity pictures when he came tonight. They are absolutely incredible. He and his friend Ethan took so many amazing pictures. I will do a full post with more pictures but had to share a *spoiler.* Check out the Cadence Photography website to see some more of Kevin's work!

12. I am dreading child birth.

13.  I can not wait for our little girl to be here. My excitement is more than my dread.

Have a blessed Thursday!