Fun creations

Although I don't have pictures yet, her crib has been repainted to a dark chocolate, cost: $0. Total cost of picture frames, craft supplies, fabric/lace for curtains: 27 dollars!(So far my lamp has cost 7 dollars, lets hope for a cute and cheap shade!)


So here are the few projects that have been finished these last couple of weeks.
When Jake gets here, which is now not until the 18th, he will sand and paint an end table for the baby's room. I am still looking for a lamp shade for the lamp I bought, I may just put my own fabric on a junky shade and call it a day!





This crackled frame I was able to finish thanks to mi mama's button collection.Just some lavender paint, crackle, buttons, and scrap book paper!

















To the left are the before and after for her 'C' picture frame.
I ripped out the matted picture and replaced it with some cute scrap book paper, a wooden letter I painted (along with frame) and with a few pearl stickers-there ya have it! This will hang so pretty with a big chocolate ribbon I have.

I did by a 'C' but it's only a 99 cent letter that can be replaced (and I did not glue it on yet, hence its crookedness.)

more paparazzi

A few pics on the 4th.

A morning parade, some fireworks and of course, grandpa's little girl...

Happy 4th...a few days late.

Firework ready!!!!!!!!







Our 4th of July weekend was fun, although I was missing Jake like something terrible. When I see Isabelle having so much fun and just enjoying life I think it hits me the hardest. So I had an emotional moment at the lake on Sunday. I tell ya...
Any who, Isabelle went to the zoo with her Sara and my MIL. It was a nice warm day for her to go and they said she had lots of fun! I mean while was kept busy with washing baby #2's clothes in the sweet sweet smell of Dreft. I adore that smell. I just couldn't stop inhaling as I folded her few loads of laundry. I also was able to make her bedroom curtains, maybe I will ask my MIL if I can put them up in our bedroom at her house.

Sunday was a beautiful day spent at the lake swimming, talking, building sand castles, trench's, and eating sub sandwiches. Isabelle at one point had to be showered down because of the amount of sand going into her bottoms! Yes, the dear child was sitting in the sand and just scooping piles and piles in front of her crotch. I had to stop her finally and off we went into the camp ground's showers. It was a hot mess...I love my toddler!That evening we drove to the town next to us and we watched fireworks from the back end of the Flex and a blanket on the ground. We just so happened to be in DQ's parking lot along with how many other families. That obviously meant a trip inside for a caramel malt and blizzards for the rest of our crew. Isabelle had us all laughing when the fireworks started; "QUIET" she yelled. I am not sure if it was to silence the crowd or loud booms but I had to explain to her that the booming wouldn't stop and that the people would quiet down. She loved all the colors and minus a few mosquito bites it was a lovely end to a lovely day.

MINUS JAKE :(

Monday we relaxed and even snuck in some pool time at Grandma Kim n Grandpa Jim's. Why Izzy is hooked to the hippo pool and the hippo's inflatable tail is beyond me...Surprisingly we made it to our town's parade which was all right, we ended up leaving before it ended because it was just too HOT. Later on we lit some small fireworks and sparklers at the house.

Even Jake enjoyed his long weekend. He was able to go on a ride with some new rider's. They made their way to Las Crusces, NM. He went to a BBQ and filled up on some good food too.
He also surprised me with finally making Isabelle some corner shelves for her bedroom and painting the baby's crib.
Enjoy the pics...
And a happy late Independence Day!

The SLOWWWW Down

It's happening. The daily back aches, the constant tossing and turning, the non stop brackton hicks,non stop peeing, un-comfy va jay jay kicks, swelling feet/hands, etc...yep she is going to be here before we know it! I am sleeping 10-12 hours at night and taking naps, it is so good to sleep. I feel like I am only up for a couple of hours and laying back down again. My hair is in dyer need of highlights, my feet need a pedi...but I am holding off until my birthday (2 weeks away) and then my hair I shall do after she arrives. Now I am just babbling...

My dear husband is finally back from the field. He has been in NM training since last Monday in non stop 100 degree weather, with minimal sleep, and no shower. Yep, NASTY-ness. And what does he have to look forward to the minute his phone turns back on? The lovely chain of command he has trying to do everything they can to allow for MINIMAL time back here in WI for the birth of our baby. Oh the things I wish I could say to the Sgt Major...but I am checking those thoughts and praying. I have made all the phone calls and pushed what buttons I could, and now it's a waiting game with who has the right information and can step in to mediate to make sure Jake comes home on time and is able to stay to take care of his little girl when she comes. Oh the Army, it's a hurry up and wait game all the time with a lot of run arounds.Prayer and patience is key, and a beer right now if I could. :)






It is hot and sticky today and tomorrow will be hotter. Isabelle all ready was in our friends BIG pool, kicking her little legs and is now at a Piggly Wiggly run pushing her 'teen tiny cart' she gets so excited about.
Baby Gehl is weighing in at 5 lb 10 oz all ready, she is still kicking her legs and moving her toes, A+ is what she gets from the Dr. I got to see her chubby little face, oh how I can not wait till she is in my arms. We have a few other names on the back burner; we'll just have to see who she looks like.

Oh I can not wait to slip my running shoes on and sweat my tushie off to Pit bull!



Peace Out Ya'll.

Miscellaneous Monday

Sunday the Pastor preached on 'extreme living.' Basically how as Christians we can get boring and stuck in the day to day. Jesus Christ was never this. People didn't fall asleep when he preached but were in awe and came from all over to hear him, to see him, to touch him...the point of this is Pastor said something that has stuck with me. "People will either love you or hate you!" All I can say to that is AMEN! I love it, I want people to have that reaction when they think of me. That is how it was with Jesus. I don't want black or white. I don't want boring. I want excitement, I want to live the extreme Christian lifestyle. So Amen to that Pastor Theo! Boring is sin, Jesus Christ and God don't want boring for his son's and daughter's. They want joy, happiness, living a full life and fully serving God; not just on Sundays...etc...get the drift?
I can't wait to share my notes with the hubs. I think it will pick him up. He's been in the field for 8 days straight now, and still has 2 more to go. Have I mentioned he's in 105 degree temps? Talk about extreme temps!

My darling Isabelle is just growing leaps and bounds it seems. 29 months today. What an age she is at. Her vocabulary, her actions, everything is non stop and so exciting. If I were in El Paso my how slow going I'd be with the 100 degree temps and growing belly. It is truly a blessing to be home and constantly being able to see Isabelle go, and I mean G-O! She has finally moved on from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to Jesus Loves Me and Jesus Loves the Little Children. It makes my heart sore to see the small Christian values she's learning.
At church she joins the other little girls and ribbon dances on the sides of the aisles. It's so precious. She is learning to clap when everyone else does and get's excited when her Papa is clapping and singing loudly next to her. She cries and says "I want to pray" when I ask her if she'd like to go to nursery. However, she sees her two little friends and quickly gets excited for play-do and snacks...oh the joys of having a home church. (Hopefully we can find one soon when we return to El Paso.)

Tomorrow we are off to visit my grandmother who's birthday it is and then to Children's for an ultra sound. I am so excited to see our little girl! My sister is coming with me; she's excited. My driving is becoming limited as I become more clumsy and slow, not to mention the over sized beach ball I have hiding under my shirt.

Today my mom bought the girls first matching outfits. Yep I am that mom...here and there the girls will be dressed alike. Laugh if ya want, but I dig it. Also as I was grocery shopping today I realized Isabelle was putting on lotion, well not lotion but sunscreen that I have clipped on to my purse. She proceeded to tell me 'just a little sun screen mom.' Hahah Okay then Izzy.
Another new thing she digs is braids...so I had to capture her actually sitting still. Us mother's all know how rare these moments are for 2 years old's.







































Isabelle and aunty Heather...the trouble makers!

Shopping w G-ma

So our new thing to do, is go to Piggly Wiggly with our coupons and shop.
They have MINI carts!!! They are so cool. Isabelle loves it. The only down side is when we check out taking out the number of items she 'thinks' we need. The other day it was hairspray, Nivea body lotion, and cookies. It's too funny.

(I am soaking up these little moments before baby girl #2 arrives! I am ever tired and don't last long when out.)

Here is a little look of Sunday morning shopping before church.

Note their outfits, wasn't planned. Cuteness, don't ya think?

A Happy Father's Day to my Father

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I do not have the handiest dad or the craftiest, and growing up there were times that seemed to pass with not a lot of memories of my dad in them. But I do have a father who loves me and Josiah, Rachel, Heather, Jesse, and now Jake, unconditionally. Who still till this day is working non stop to provide for his children. At 50 years old he sometimes doesn't come home till after 6 o clock, working 12 or 13 hours shifts. Who through out the years has not complained that he can't have his steak and potatoes every night, but looks forward to my mother's home cooked soups and casseroles. He is a God fearing man who has raised my brothers and sisters and I to be thankful and appreciative for what we have. To love the Lord and in everything we do give thanks.
Growing up I didn't understand my father's tough love; but now I do. I cry when I think of the things he so badly was trying (and finally has) instilled in me. I am and will always be a Daddy's girl.
He is the one who when my husband leaves for tours is arms I want to run and cry to. He is the one who when I got the Spina Bifida news, wanted to cry to and say 'fix it.' His stern but gentle voice is what I miss hearing when we are gone...I love you dad.
Father's Day we went to my Uncle's house for a family get together...think Isabelle had fun?
Oh and she was telling the dad's 'Happy Birthday' she didn't understand or want to say Happy Father's Day! Ha