Lots of loot

After 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Christmas we got lots of goodies but here are some of my favorites. I guess Douglas and I aren't the only ones excited. ;) I wish you could really see some of these. They are so adorable. From a kitty on the bottom to Daddy's little princess; pinks, purples, polka dots, frills and flowers. I pray this little one likes to be "dressed up". Thanks Family!

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24 Weeks

Douglas and I got the best Christmas present yesterday! We both got to feel her move! It was so exciting, thrilling, amazing..... I loved that we got to experience it together, at the same time. 

Being the holiday season we have started talking about how we want to spend holidays; how we want our little one to be raised regarding holidays and how we will celebrate holidays and what it will teach her.  I love that we are both in agreement with everything starting with not making opening gifts the focus of the day. I can not wait to to tell her all about how much God loved us and the greatest gift He gave us!  

Current biggest challenge: Being sick and unable to treat it effectively. Wondering why if I can't take medication while pregnant because it's not good for the baby then is it really that good for me? 

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Chicago Vacation Day 4(Tuesday)

Today was very relaxing. Much warmer weather (low 30's) than the other days. Very gray outside. Since we didn't really get to do the Museum of Science and Industry on Monday we tried again today. So much fun! I loved the Colleen Morris doll house and the Jim Henson exhibit. I can't believe how huge these museums are; the biggest we've been too. After all the fun I've caught a cold. (sigh) sniffles, running nose, cough. Tis the season. We leave bright and early Wednesday morning to come home. Pray everything goes smoothly for the trip home. Help me fight against cancer ~~
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Chicago Vacation Day 3(Monday)

Wow what a day! Woke up and was getting ready to hit the Science Museum when a fuse when out (here by ourselves). Then my sister calls to let us know our house got broken into. What!!?!? Yeah. Looks like they rummaged through everything but didn't take anything. Sooo frustrating especially when the cops don't really do anything. Crime scene came out for prints but heaven forbid we have wood furniture that they can't take any prints from or doors that are actually used. (sigh)
The rest of the evening went well. We went and ate some Chicago pizza mmmm. And it snowed!! It was like walking through glitter. :) Kicked butt at Wii bowling again ;) Help me fight against cancer ~~
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Chicago Vacation Day 2(Sunday)

We went to the Chicago History Museum today. Very interesting stuff. Did you know women didnt wear white wedding dresses until the early 1900's? Yeah, me either. Uncle Joe was in the museum (see picture below) so that was really neat!
Later in the evening we went to The Goodman Theater where Uncle Joe works as a stage manager and saw the production of The Christmas Carol. Awesome! Is how I'd describe it. He then took us backstage. Awesome times 2. Having a blast hanging out despite the freezing weather. Wearing at least 5 layers each day. ;)
It's supposed to snow tomorrow!!! :)

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If I can't eat one...

I may as well be one. #chicagohistorymuseum

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Chicago Vacation Day 1(Saturday)

It is so cold here! And we thought last weekend in Florida was cold. Lol snow on the ground and they expect it to snow while we are here. We went to brunch with Uncle Joe, Aunt Sara and cousins Andrew and Ben. Then headed to The Field Museum. Biggest museum I've been in and so interesting. It took us all day to just get through 2 of the levels (3 total). We spent the rest of the evening hanging out at the house eating Thai and playing Wii bowling. Yeup, I won each game, and it wasn't even my best scores. ;) lol.

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Beautiful Chicago Skyscape

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22 Weeks

 "Awe, you are getting a baby bump" That's what I have been hearing these past few weeks. Then I get this silly grin on my face and get all giddy inside. Although I feel I have been showing more than a bump; in fact I'm feeling, well, large. They say even my feet are going to start growing too! Does this mean I can use this as an excuse to buy new shoes? You betcha! 

* I have yet to feel her and it makes me sad but all in good time. 

* I can't keep away from the Mint Moosetracks ice cream. Good thing I'm wearing stretchy pants.

* Christmas decor is limited at the Drummond Domain due to my fatigue. (I don't even want to imagine having to clean it up.)

* Baleigh and Dingo have become my permanent shadows. They know something is coming. 

* We've started to clean out Douglas' "office" to start to transform it into the nursery. No major plans decided upon yet.

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Ornament

Each year Douglas and I buy an ornament that represents the year we just went through. Such as a mortal an pestle for when Douglas graduated, a house when we bought our house and an airplane for the year we traveled back n forth to KY all summer among other places. It's nice to stop and think back on the year and "label" it with some sort of representation. Here is this years:

Appropriate, right? It's fun to reminisce on all our years and experiences together. What is a tradition you have in your family each holiday season??
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20 Weeks down, 20 to go

 WHAT! We are half way there. I can not believe how fast the time is going. I am getting more and more excited each day. Douglas and I have been busy researching a variety of products from cribs to strollers. What an incredible feat this is. Would love any and all advice you have on anything. What are the items you felt the most necessary to purchase that were actually used and what brands do you recommend? Its so hard to walk into a store and see all kinds of adorable and seemingly can't live withouts but we don't want to waste our money on things that will only be used for a month or not at all. So, HELP! 

Books I have been enjoying to read (Thanks Lynzie) 

Ma! There's Nothing To Do Here! by: Barbara Park

Lord, Watch Over Them (Praying God's Will for Expectant Mother and Baby) by: Jim and Kaye Johns

Lord, Be Our Strength (Praying God's Will for Myself and My Unborn Baby) by: Jim and Kaye Johns

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What are you thankful for?

On this day that completely focuses on giving thanks, I am feeling so thankful for so much in my life. 

I am thankful for...

Having a lovely home  over my head that I know I can come home to each day to rest and replenish.

Having the cutest dog and cat that are always willing to love unconditionally and know when I need extra loving. 

Having a job I love and am able to help shape the future. 

Having co-workers that help and teach me willingly and encourage me daily. 

Having friends that are there for me to make me laugh and/or tell me when I need to put my big girl panties on! 

Having family I can count on in all times, good or bad, and who just love where I am. 

Having a baby girl growing inside me, who I already love so much that I will soon be able to hold in my hands. 

Having a husband that loves, respects, teaches, shares, communicates, prays, encourages.... never ending...

Most of all I am grateful to my Heavenly Father who has blessed me with so many to be thankful for. He is truly the one that has orchestrated everything in my life and I can't wait to see what He brings into it in the future. 

Thank you Jesus! 

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations. 

Psalm 100:4-5
 

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18 Weeks and It's a ...

 It's a GiRL! 

I can't believe it! I was very nervous going into the appointment because I really thought it was going to be a boy since 95% of the people kept saying it seemed like it. Even the baker at our Publix said so.  What was I going to do with a boy. Geez, I know nothing. Douglas on the other hand was so excited and was "yeup, its a boy. We are going to have so much fun, I totally got this." 

Well, not so much. Total girl and I got more excited and Douglas was like, "craaap, what am I going to do with a girl. I know nothing. " LOL I love how we role reversed. 

It was a little difficult for the technician to find the right parts due to her moving so much. Surprise, surprise. She has been moving around so much since the very beginning which I blame my nausea on I only laughed when I saw her dancing and swimming around in there. 

So, this will be the first girl on the Drummond side since forever. Im a little scared because of this let alone the first grandchild. But, I am confident that she will be so loved and well taken care of. I feel so blessed that God has given us so many people surrounding us that love and support us. Please continue to pray for our little one as she grows. 

And now for names.... hmmm..... 

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It's a ....

Girl. =] Oh dear let the rollercoaster begin.

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17 Weeks

The following is a bit of and over share so continue to read at your own risk. 

What a crazy/scary/embarrassing week. Wednesday I woke up, and threw up a couple times like I do everyday and headed to work. I started having slight pains in my belly but thought it was nothing. They grew increasingly more painful as the day went on to the point of me feeling like I was going to pass out. Needless to say I very concerned. I left work early and called the doctor to find out I was having very painful gas pains. Can you say embarrassing? LOL. Ahh, the joys of pregnancy. The doctor gave me some pain meds and I spent the evening curled up in a ball waiting for it all to subside. 

~ I have decided that if there is a symptom of pregnancy I am going to get it.  
 

Here's what's happening on my insides: 

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-17.aspx

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16 Weeks - and counting...

Tomorrow will be 16 weeks (that's 112 Days) and only 24 weeks to go! Seems so far still. The baby is the size of an avocado (mm, makes me want guacamole, and lime chips, and strawberries LOL)  And in two weeks we find out what we are having. OMGoodness I can't wait and neither can everyone around us. There are so many people taking guesses about which it is. Most think it is a boy and only a handful think a girl. What do you think we are having??? I personally don't care either way. I feel so blessed to be having one at all that I will be grateful for either and thankful for the one God has chosen for Douglas and I to raise up. 

Romans 5:3b-5

 ...we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulations works patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Here's the update on the baby's growth and the craziness I'm going through:

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-16.aspx

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Baking for the Boo BQ

Pumpkin cupcakes filled with dulce de leche topped with cinnamon frosting. It's a combination of 2 different recipes and my own twist. They taste yummy!!!

"a happy heart makes the face cheerful" proverbs 15:13

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14 Weeks - 2nd trimester

We have made it to the second trimester. Craziness, I tell ya. They say certain symptoms will now cease but not so much for me. All is well though. It is moving around like crazy. No, I can't feel it (except for the nausea) but we went to the doctor and he was laughing at how much It was moving around so much. =] 

It is as big as a fist and getting baby fat, yeah! I love chunky babies. LOL 

Feeling so grateful for a hubby that is excited as me. Douglas loves talking to It every day. Its super cute, especially his choice of topics. They range from what he says It will look like to what they are going to play together to telling It how much Dad already loves him. 

I love how Douglas is being so patient with me also. I can definitely say I have not been myself. I feel like there is an alien inside me. A sleepy, light headed, hungry, no starving, alien. 

I told my kiddos today and they were super cute. They were so excited giving me all kinds of advice: 

"You should sit Mrs. Drummond. The baby makes you tired." 

"HUSH so n so! You are going to stress out the baby." 

"Ask me anything Mrs. Drummond, I know all about babies" 

I love it! 

In case you want more information: 

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-14.aspx

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Hours of entertainment

Yeah!! We finished out 1000 piece puzzle tonight. We are feeling very accomplished. =]

"a happy heart makes the face cheerful" proverbs 15:13

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Week 12

My little tenant is growing bigger and bigger (size of a plum) and still making me nauseous and I still get pooped very easily. They say headaches are another symptom of pregnancy and I have certainly been feeling them. The biggest symptom I feel enhanced is my sense of smell. Douglas would normally make fun of me for my keen sense of smell but these days its just out of control! So much so, I am no longer able to go into Chili's, big bummer, and I have to make Douglas shower and brush teeth immediately, TMI??? 

But I am still feeling so blessed to be able to go through the bad to get to the good. 
 Psa. 27:14 Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.

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Week 10

Wow, I can't believe 10 weeks have gone by so fast and includes so many changes. Our baby peach is growing quickly. We joke that with all my sickness lately it is like its Baby Peach on Rainbow Road on Mario Kart and keeps falling off. lol

We had a Dr's Appt today and got new pics. My favorite is the one where It looks like a teddy bear. My favorite part is Douglas begging to bring the pics in to work to show off!!! He is going to make an incredible Dad!!!! He deserves to brag.

I am still feeling horribly nauseas and tired. (Is 5:30 pm too early to go to bed for the night?) But Doc said it just means It is growing healthy so bring it on! My biggest thing is clothing. I can not believe I am already not fitting into my clothes and It's not even that big (size of a prune). Anyone know of any good/cheap places for maternity clothes????

Thanking Jesus everyday for our little miracle and feeling so blessed.

Here's where we are.

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-10.aspx
 

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My boy is off to school...

Again. Today is Douglas' first day back to school. He is pretty excited to get to do this without leaving the comfort of his own home ;) Good Luck baby!!! I'm rooting for you. =]

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Lunch time

I live Makotos and I especially like how they send me home with treats for Dingo. ;)

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The end is in site...

But I'm making a big mess and killing a lot of trees to get there. =[

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My evening in detail

So I have officially gone through 2 printer ink cartridges and 2 1/2 packs of printer paper making all the copies just THIS summer semster. Shouldn't all the copies we need be provided by the teacher/school? I mean we pay enough. Geez..... After struggling with getting the APA format (thank you friends for quick response) correct on a paper worth way more than it actaully is I come down stairs to a beautiful dinner made by my lovey: grilled chiptole chicken, stuffed sundried tomato cream cheese grilled jalepeños, and couscous. Can you say WOW? He thought of it all on his own. I'm so proud, he's growing up ;) I'm pooped and it's only Tuesday. A mere 8 days until I can somewhat breathe. (2 of the 3 classes will be over)

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Family Dinner

At Robertos for dinner. Arroz con pollo mmm

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Take me away...

My man came home today and said let's go I've made dinner reservations. You need a break from all this. Xoxo

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#LOST

 Finally watched the last episode of LOST. I'll admit I teared some. =]  I remember when Douglas and I watched the pilot episode 6 years ago and no one believed us it was a great show. Then it finally caught on and now its over. And I gotta say I was a little disappointed and kinda creeped out by the ending. I mean, really, a "walk towards the light" concept? (sigh). I have to say, that's 6 years of my life "lost" and not getting back, but at least I was intrigued and entertained. 

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Thank you come again.

Beautiful resort. Would come again.

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Brunch (after lunch time??)

Went here for some nurishment. Best blueberry pancakes eva along with strawberry mojito and french fries. Yuuuummmy! Don't recommend the white sangria tho, too bitter :(

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Salvador Dali Museum

We went to the Salvador Dali Museum. Very strange artist but so interesting. They had some great pieces and informative, funny tour guides. Douglas' favorite piece: The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. Mine: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Check it out if ur ever in St. Petersburg.

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Married Life Rocks!

On this day 6 years ago I said goodbye to miss and hello to mrs. I have been so blessed to have my man in my life to grow with, cry with, laugh with and love deep. Thank you babe for the best 6 years of my life. Douglas swept me away for the weekend to St. Petersburg where we are staying at the Don CeSar Resort. Beautiful. We are going to try and visit the Pier Aquarium and the Salvador Dali Museum. I'm very excited.

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Yummy energy

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Mother's Day Brunch

By yours truly. Happy mommys day!!=]

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You better believe it!

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Sunshiney day

It's only a little warm, don't u think?

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Dinner is served...

Glad to know where my fries originated from. =]

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Hey, it's free!

Why not get the big one? Lol. Does it make it better that it's a skinny? =]

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Caught red handed

I knew he liked my kitty. ;) and Baleigh seems quite happy with this set up too.

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Sweatin through the 80's

Just finished the 80's Re Run 5K

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How in the world do you say...

I knew I wasn't the only one who wondered:

Posterous

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@jennking attempts ...

To burn her house down from monkey bread and kill us with the never ending billowing smoke.

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Never have I ever...

Thrown up bc of smoke inhalation due to drippings from monkey bread. But I can now say I have. Tip: grease the pan and/or put a pan on the bottom to catch drippings.

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Turkey Gyros

From the Pampered Chef cookbook. Yumo!!!!

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Just sayin

Not a fan of soggy nuts.

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Best man ever

Isn't he awesome? He's such a big help and I didn't even ask. Love Him!!!

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Spring Break Starts.....

NOW!   And I plan on checking off an "Official Spring Break Fun List" (OSBFL), that will include, but not limited to, the following: * read a book, sip wine, nap: in my hammock * take in some Vitamin D from our closest star (the Sun people, come on now) * sleep with the waves and breeze as my lullaby * sleeping past 5 am, but hoping for more like 12 (I mean I do have to have some of my day in order to check off the list) * learn how to use my bedazzler * finish christmas ball wreath (almost finished) * cook for hubby more than once (sad I know) * shopping * start and perhaps finish a painting for the bedroom * Not think about school, both work and mine * catch up with friends * sit and watch tv * get in some cardio ( I think this "could" be fun, maybe)  * anything else that may come up that will help me enjoy life! (ideas??)  So its official... I am on SPRING BREAK so bring on the relaxation and FUN!

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