Saturday's Busy Ramble

Hello!!! I have been busy. In between Little Kevin's naps--I have been getting my laundry done--My Mil did do a load for me before I came home, so that helped. I vacuumed the living room and cleaned the bird cage---I put in some chicken in the oven, when it is done, I will let it cool and pull the meat off the bone--and make some chicken and noodles for dinner.

I went to the Doctor's yesterday so he could check my incision, and he gave me the okay to drive, so I will be able to drive my kids to school.

I have always been one to take quick showers--but I have been taking even quicker ones...LOL.

Little Kevin is such a good baby--he wakes up every two hours at night to nurse, but he is so quiet, he makes a few noises, I nurse him and he goes right back to sleep, he is just so sweet.

My husband, said that when I feel up to it, I can have another baby--LOL---he said it would probably be a good idea to have them closer together this time---I was thrilled, because I know he doesn't want to be 60 and still have little ones running around:) Which of course I would love.

I am going to have to renew some of the books I got at the library, I have not had any time to read them--when Kevin falls asleep at night and everyone else is in bed, I follow right behind....

Also, when I get into a better routine, I hope to be able to visit all my beloved blogs more often:)

Also, have you ever been so deliriously happy, that you don't mind how busy you are----I literally jump out of bed so excited to start my day.

One more thing--when they were admitting me into the hospital, the lady that was filling out the forms, asked me who my employer was? I smiled and said, I am a Mom--My husband said, she is a homemaker. Then I got to thinking, how sad, that some women choose to work rather then taking care of their family--there is no greater joy!!! Now, remember the keyword I used was *Choose* :)

Have a wonderful Saturday--and LeighAnn--I didn't forget pictures today, I will post some new ones later today...((((Gentle Hugs))) xoxoxox

"Show and Tell"

(Giggles)
This is my show and tell for today---Need I say more:)
1 week and 1 day old

Baked Potatoes

How do you make your baked potatoes? My husband wraps them in foil, makes a few pokes with a fork and puts them on the grill for an hour:)

When I make them, I wash them, then I lay one on a piece of foil, put a dollop of butter, salt, pepper, and sprinkle chopped green onions on it, then I wrap it in foil and poke holes in it, place the potatoes on a cookie sheet (because the butter drips out) Put in a 375 oven for about an hour or until they feel tender---I usually take a towel and gently squeeze the potato, if it feels tender it is done. The reason I season the skin, is the skin has the most vitamins, and I like to eat the skin. Plus, they smell really good.

Okay, now it is your turn---> Please tell me how you make a baked potato----either in the comments or on your blog:)

I can't wait to read how everyone does this.

The next time, I make baked potaoes, I will take pictures--to show you just what I do. I will also share how I make twice baked potatoes---YUMMY

NEXT---->

Wonderful Wednesday!!

Happy Wednesday everyone---I can not believe tomorrow will be a week. I woke up this morning at 5:30, fed and changed Little Kevin--I made bacon and eggs and pancakes for everyone---with a side of fresh strawberries--the berries were so good. I am still drinking decaf---but it is funny how my appetite has already changed--when I was Pregnant, I was always hungry--and now, I have to remind myself to eat--which, I have to say, my husband has been helping me with so much, especially dinner and the dishes. I am so glad I did so much cleaning and organizing before the baby---it was so nice to come home to a nice clean home and not have to worry. I do have to start my routines again though--

Dinner lats night turned out to be:
Grilled pork Strips
Baked potato
Grilled corn on the cobb
Fresh green salad
YummY!!!

Wednesday Dinner:
Italian Sausage
Noodles with Garlic and oil
Fresh veggies

Green salad--until further notice:)

I really would like to make some homemade rolls sometime this week.

Here are some flowers I recieved--very pretty--->

..and of course, here is my precious son today----> I can't stop kissing him:)

I will be back, It is time to get Alexis ready for school--you all have a fantastic Day xoxo

Baby Chatter:)

Happy Tuesday Everyone!! I am having so much fun, being a new mother once again---I have posted some more pictures, and will continue to post new ones. Those of you on the KF board, I know you have seen some of these pictures already--but new ones will be coming too:)


Little Kevin---that is what my husband calls him, I call him peanut and beautiful. He was born at exactly 1:00 p.m. on Thursday---I had a spinal which I was not too thrilled about--I would have much rather had an epidural----I know some people can't tell the difference, but I sure did..(LOL). They had a student put my IV in my hand--I think I was her first---my hand is a bit sore still. Kevin is doing my shopping right now with Alexis, we made the list and off they went---He so enjoys food shopping, so I am curious as to what extras he will get--My husband is such a sweet blessing---he is taking the children back and forth to school while working in between all that--he has his laptop and cell phone----so he is working even though he is home. He also made dinner last dinner for us and cleaned the kitchen so I could rest. Everyday, I wake up, I can not wait to start to my day--and when my little one cries in the middle of the night, I can not wait to nurse him and hold him and smell him---I love changing him, and dressing him, and kissing him--and holding his tiny little hands---I thank God everyday-God is SOOOO GOOD!!!!! Okay, I will be back shortly--Hugs to everyone xoxoxo

Tuesday dinner---> I took pork strips out--so that is the main part--and I know Kevin is going to buy a bunch of fresh fruits and veggies--so I will be back to continue my menu.

Also, for a newborn, I don't use baby wipes, I use warm washcloths to clean his little bottom--no chemicals on his tender skin---okay, I will be back--and hopefully, I can come back tonight and catch up on all my beloved blogs too xoxox

Right after the birth---> LOL

Little Kevin

I am soooooooo in love:)

Introducing Little Kevin:

I have so much I want to tell you all---I will be back shortly, I just wanted to post a quick Hello, and I am home:) He weighed in at 7 pounds and 11 ounces and he is 19 inches with a head full of hair.......

I will post a bunch of pictures too...xoxo

Tomorrow is the Day!!!!

Tomorrow is the day!!!

I had a Doctor's appointment this morning and everything seems to be fine:) Tomorrow at 12:30 my son will be born--I have put it in God's hands, and I can not wait until tomorrow. I don't know how I am going to sleep tonight.

I was talking with my Doctor, and pretty much all of my needs and baby's needs will be taken care of--so I don't really have to bring much--I always go overboard. He also said that things have changed recently with insurance and that they are not in a hurry like they used to be in sending us home after we have the baby--which I was not expecting--I was hoping to be home Saturday---but my Doctor said he would like me to stay at least 4 days----I just can't see myself in a hospital for 4 days---with both my C-sections I was up and about the next day. My Doctor, said we will see---if I am that determined to go home on Saturday..my Husband is not too happy about that, he would have me home that first night if he could (LOL)

Kevin, is on his way with the kids to pick up Grammy (MIL)--I stayed home, because I am not up for that drive back and forth to LAX.

So tomorrow is the day---I wish I had more to write about--but I can't seem to concentrate on anything else---so today I am just doing things around the house to keep busy, cooking, cleaning, etc.

Oh, I almost forgot, after school yesterday, the other Mom's had invited me up to the park above the school--they had a cake and balloons and gave me a card with $100.00 gift card to Babies R Us--That was so nice, and such a surprise too.

Well, I am not sure if I will post again--before tomorrow---thank you all for your prayers and kind words, they mean so much to me. So, hopefully the next time I post here I will be holding my new baby. ((Gentle Hugs My Friends)) xoxoxoxox

Monday, Tummy-->3 days left!

Today is Monday--it is a nice day today, a little cool--but not too bad---it was supposed to rain on and off today--but I just don't see any rain clouds. I dropped my daughter off at school, and then I went back to observe her recess time and be there for her at lunch--she was so happy--she came running up to me and asked if I wanted to play with her and her Friends--I told her no, I want to chat with some of the teachers. There is a little girl at that school in her class that is not very nice, and I am making sure that things are being done to resolve this issue, because I will not let my daughter be affected by some child that was not brought up to be nice and get away with things that I would never allow. Okay, *whew* That was good to get off my chest:)

We had a very productive weekend--I think I got everything done, that I needed and wanted---yay. My MIL will be here on Wednesday and my children will be home from school Thursday, Tony wants to go back on Friday--which is fine--it is highschool, so I know how important it is not to miss any days--this will only be the second day he has ever missed. Little Alexis, will be home though with Grammy and Daddy--and hopefully I will be able to come home from the hospital as soon as possible--If everything goes well I should be home Saturday--and of course, I will post here too:)

We had Tacos over the weekend--which is my husband's absolute favorite--and it is an easy meal for me to make especially when I wanted to do so much around the home. Kevin helped me with the microwave, which I have to say is now sparkling--he even went outside and scrubbed our grill clean--everything is so clean--(LOL)

Here is my Tummy taken today---3 days left and counting..........


Monday's Dinner:

Pork Roast
Roasted Potatoes
Burnt Brussel sprouts
Fresh green salad
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Also, I want to thank all of you who leave me such lovely comments and send me such wonderful emails----It is so nice to have so many friends around the country that share in our love for making our home happy, taking care of our children and being a good wife to our husbands!!! ...and having just good 'ol Christian values!!!! (((Gentle Hugs)))
XO XO XO

"Show and Tell"

Kelli is having Show and Tell Friday's at her blog---Sorry I am a day late--oops. This is my item to show and tell. A lady on the Prairie Homemaker made this skirt for me last year--she asked me what colors I wanted and I told her to surprise me--and this is what she picked out--isn't it just soooo pretty and feminine. I really can not wait to be able to wear it again(after the baby)--I feel so girly girl in it----Thank you Cheryl for making such a pretty skirt that I adore.
I was going to do a tummy pic--but I just did one about two posts down--so scroll down to see--and my Saturday post for today is right below this one. You all have a wonderful Saturday and thank you for looking xoxoxo

Thank you Kelli for putting this fun post together--I can not wait to look at everybody's posts:)

Carpet, Baby and Chatter

We are getting ready for baby---today I woke up early and made breakfast for the family, then we got ready and went to Babies r us---We bought an infant carseat--I had an infant carseat, which I kept in perfect condition-- a year after Alexis was born my sister had a baby and my sister needs it for her second car, I give it to her--and she cracks the base--oops----I think I am set on the carseats for awhile--I have my new infant, the regular 5 point and the booster.

We get home, and I get a bucket of hot soapy water and a scrubber--I get on my hands and knees and spot clean the high traffic area--and then my dear husband steamed it---doesn't it look great? Now, no one walk on it until next week...(LOL)
Here are some more baby clothes we got today--I will wash all these and put them away---I love the layettes, I think they are my favorite baby clothes. Now, for all you ladies out there who know me, know how frugal I am---Babies R us is very expensive, but we got a giftcard for that store, so we had to use it---I kept thinking how much more I could have made that dollar stretch at walmart or target (giggles)
My husband helped pick out these outfits--I just love those plaid shorts--they remind me of golf pants..(LOL)
..and the infant carseat--->

After all this, Kevin took the kids out to the movies---so that will give the carpet time to dry and give me time to do things around the house. We had a late lunch, and I know they are going to fill up on popcorn and such, so I am not sure what dinner is going to be, or if they will even want it--there is plenty to eat if they are hungry though.

Now, there is one thing that my husband has to help me with also--the microwave--it is high up above the stove, and since I am only 5 foot, it is a little too high for me to clean it all out--I would normally stand on a chair--but I won't even chance that in my condition, so Kevin said he would wipe it all clean for me:)

Kelli, suggested that I show and tell my belly--I just might do that--since I can't think of anything else at the moment, since my whole thinking is focused on baby, baby, baby...(LOL)
So I am going to take another tummy pic and show and tell..

Okay---that is all for now--Happy Saturday!!! 5 Days and counting....... xoxoxox

Friday is here--> 6 days left :o)

Hello--Yay, it is Friday. My last weekend pregnant--I can not believe it--the time is coming quick. I worked in my daughter's class today, which was fun. I bought her a hoola -hoop--but I have to have Kevin show her how to do it---LOL--It just does not work when you are 9 months pregnant.

Friday Menu:
Hamburgers
Noodles with oil and garlic
Steamed Artichokes
Fresh Green salad

This Weekend we are going to steam clean the carpet in the living room. I am also going to do some laundry, and we are going to make a trip to Babies R Us--YAY---we received a gift certificate for there, so that should be a lot of fun.

I will be checking in here on and off all week, and visiting all your lovely blogs--and I will post before I go to the hospital and when I return home---I know I will enjoy reading these posts months or maybe years from now..(LOL)

This is such a ramble--I hope I am making sense :) I bought a big bottle of purrel for the downstairs bathroom, for everyone to use around the baby. I am so excited--how many times have I said that....LOL. I am also going to do Show and Tell at Kelli's blog---I just have to figure out what it will be, hmmmm--It was a very cold and rainy day today, brrrrrr. I am going to go for now---You all have a fantastic Friday xoxoxox

Books and Other Fun Stuff

These are the books Alexis picked out at the library--if you click on the picture, you will be able to see the titles better--do any of these look familiar? This is a book I got for me--> I have not read this book yet.
..and this book looks so good..it has so many good old fashioned tips:) I started reading through it yesterday, and I had to make myself put it down (giggles)
I was so proud of Alexis, she read this book all by herself to me--yay:)
..and of course she picked out a cow book for me.

This is my amaryllis popping its head out--it looks like it had a baby to the side--hmm-->
..and my tomatoes are coming--->
..and last but not least this is my tummy today--I have 7 days left until I meet my son:)
I have a Doctor's appointment today, in a little bit. I will post if I have any news to report about that. It is a nice day here in California, the sun is out. Dinner will be something with Ground Beef.

This weekend we are going to steam clean the living room carpet---that is the room with the most traffic, and I want it clean:) I have laundry to do--I did wash all the baby clothes and blankets--and they are all put away....My to do list is just the same as always, keep the bathroom tidy, beds made, floors swept, carpets vacuumed--kitchen clean..etc....well, I should go for now--you all have a wonderful Thursday!!! xoxoxo

Dinner Roll recipe for Michele :)

I got some really great books at the library, I will share those tomorrow with pictures:) I got a nice email asking for my Dinner Roll recipe--I took a picture of the recipe--and posted it here--if you click on the picture, it should enlarge and you should be able to see the recipe big and clear---if you can't, just let me know by comment or email, and I will type it out:)

Mrs. A also has a wonderful recipe too-->here

Let me know how they turn out:)

UPDATE: My mind is so excited for the baby--I totally forgot, I had blogged about my dinner rolls with pictures and the recipe---> here too---OOPS...LOL

Quick Post-->

Happy Wednesday--Alexis and I are going to go to the library after I pick her up from school--I will share the books we pick out. Not too much going on here--I am just puttering around the house, cleaning this and that---reading the Internet. I am counting down the days---I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow--I always enjoy those, because I get to hear the heart beat:) It is a nice day here in San Clemente--Dinner is going to be a pork creation--with probably some baked beans--my kids love those beans----anyway, this is just a short post--and I posted some more pictures of my daughter from this weekend. Have a lovely Wednesday friends...xoxoxox
(8 days left)

Tuesday Post and Roast

Today is Tuesday, which means I have 9 days left. Thank you all for looking at all my pictures in the other posts, and yes, I will be posting lots of baby boy too. I will be taking my Digital and regular camera to the hospital---I will post as soon as I can when I get home from the hospital. I am room mom today at my daughter's school, which we both really enjoy. I also have to go turn in the library books by tomorrow and get more---I promised Alexis, we would pick out a bunch, so when I am in the hospital, Daddy and Grandma will have a lot to read to her at night:)

It is actully really cool today. We all dressed warm today. OHHH, I can not wait to wear all my pretty dresses again---I have stopped wearing all my favorites, because I do not want to stretch them out around the waist.

On Sunday I made a roast--this is a beef roast---> Isn't it purty?

Then I peeled a bunch of garlic-->
Made slits in the roast and stuffed the garlic all over the roast--->
Then I buttered and seasoned it-->
Put it in the big roasting pan--->
Seared it all over--->Then I added liquid---->
(Liquid can be water, beef broth, chicken broth, veggie broth or you can use bouillon cubes too in the water--which is what I did --->
Also, this liquid is what I used to make my gravy (yummy) I added sliced potatoes, onion and celery--I usually add carrots too--I covered it with foil and put it in a 325 degree oven at noon and took it out at 4:30---made the gravy--etc
Ta Da---this is what it looked like after it rested and put on the serving plate--->
It was very tender.

Tonight's dinner will be a chicken dish--I have ideas of recipes swirling through my head, just not sure yet. Last night I made a spaghetti bake with homemade rolls and a salad.

I did pretty good on my spring cleaning list--now, I want to get in my closet and go through my dresses, picking out the bigger ones that I know will fit--It took me about 4-6 months to get my figure back with Alexis, so I am not going to worry if I don't fit into everything for awhile--it took us girls almost a year to make a baby, we should at least give us a year to get our shape back--plus nursing is such a great diet..(LOL)

Well, I must go for now---I will be back soon--you all have a blessed and wonderful day--I just love reading all your blogs---so much fun!!! xoxox