etsy...

I started my Etsy about 2 years ago. My first thought was to sell some of my paintings. That might still happen, but since I have lots of extra vintage goodness, I thought I'd share. :) Some things I'm sad to part with, but one gal only needs so much. If I don't start getting rid of stuff, Baby H will not have a room. Anyway, after having it set up for 2 years, I finally listed things! You know what else? I've already sold something! I really didn't think things would move that quickly, but I'm not complaining. Carl is shipping it for me tomorrow. Good husband...

Anyway, in less than a month we find out if our little nugget is a guy or gal. I'm excited to say the least. I'm just ready to put a name to this tiny person. So...girl or boy? What do you think?

Oh, one more thing. If it is a girl, maybe some of you can talk my husband into the name Ella Claire. :)

pregnant woman woes...

I hate money. Is anyone with me? Things are really tight for us this summer because my pay tremendously decreases during the summer months. I go from having a decent salary to pennies. Ok, not really pennies, but it seems that way. I make less than half of what I usually make. It stinks. Of course, I have the constant reminder that God is our provider. Sometimes I try to argue with God about this, but He always wins. Usually by proving me wrong in a big way that only God can. And I like that. Because I know he isn't trying to scold me or get on to me for not having enough faith. He is just once again showing me that He is God and that's enough. Hm...why do I still worry?

Anyway, today is rather lovely aside from the money issue. It has been raining for a while now. I love summer rain. I have massive amounts of laundry to fold, but I plan on season 2 of "The Hills" helping me get through that. I can only watch these shows when Carl isn't home. He pretty much hates it. I guess I can't blame him. It is kind of lame, but I still like it. Call it a guilty pleasure I guess.

I leave you with this...

15 weeks :) Its not the best picture of the belly, but you get the idea.

there's a baby in there...

If you didn't already know, I work at a preschool. My job is fun and exciting, sometimes stressful, and just the place to go if you need a good hug or a good laugh. I get both of those on a daily basis. Yesterday I walked into the gym with my kids and Kyleigh, a kiddo from one of the older classes, came running to me. She greeted me with a hug like usual and then put her head and one hand against my belly. The conversation went a little something like this...

Me: Kyleigh, what are you doing?

K: I'm doing this because I think there's a baby in there. Is there a baby in there?

Me: Yes, there is a baby in there.

K: How did it get in there?

Me: God put it there.

K: Are you sure?!

Me: Hm...yes, I'm sure.

Situations like these are why I've stayed at my job for three years.

Enjoy your Saturday! :)

the name game...

We find out in a little over a month if we are having a girl or a boy. That still seems like forever away, but I guess if I've waited this long, I can wait a little longer. Our boy name is pretty much set in stone. We picked it out at the beginning and it hasn't changed. Our girl name, that's a different story. We just can't seem to agree on anything except for Caroline. I really like Caroline, but its hard to give up on some of the others that I love. Here's a short list. :)

Ellie

Lilly

Harper

Amelia

Jane

Claire

There's just so many cute names! Carl isn't a fan of any of those. Geez... Our girl name started off as Isabella. I still like that name, but Twilight kinda ruined it for me. Now we are on to Caroline, but we do not have a middle name. I really think Caroline Elizabeth is adorable, but Carl doesn't like that either. Maybe it will be a boy and we won't have to debate. Jonah Brice it will be...

eye candy...

These are some things I would buy if I had lots of extra money to spend! Its fun to online window shop...

This bag and dress from Anthro are delightful!

I couldn't decide which one was my fav, and since I'm just window shopping, I guess I don't have to choose! I've really been wanting some new polish.

These sandals from Delia's would be cute with many outfits!

I've also been looking at cute baby things and found way too much fun stuff to post! :) Hope everyone's Wednesday was fabulous!

back to work...

My 4 day weekend went by too quickly. I really do not want to go back to work. I guess I see all of my teacher friends with their summers off and I get envious. Work is not terrible and I only have to work 4 hours today. Yeah, I know, I have it tough. :) I've been feeling a lot better these last few days. Today makes the 12 week mark! I guess getting out of that first trimester really does help. The other night I stayed up until 11:40! That's a big deal for the woman that has been going to bed at 8 or 9.

So last Friday after my appointment, my mom and I did some running around and I found fun treasures. I told you I would share, so here it is...

I can't decide what my favorite thing is from this trip. Maybe the His & Hers mugs? Or the owl book ends...

A while back I mentioned something about our dinning room chairs. They are all recovered and I still had fabric left after covering 6 chairs! That was definitely worth the 50 cents!

This fabric is much better than the dark brown leather that previously covered these chairs.

One more thing...does this take anyone else back? I've been reliving it...

I have some things to get accomplished before work. Have a great Tuesday! :)

weighing in...

Yesterday was my second doctor's appointment. I really wasn't looking forward to it because I knew all it would be was a quick check up. My appointment was at 10:15, but I didn't get called back until almost 11! They should really know not to make pregnant women wait. I was getting hungry and slightly annoyed. As soon as I got to the room, the nurse checked my blood pressure and pulled out the Doppler to check the baby's heartbeat. She tried for almost 5 minutes and couldn't get it. I wasn't worried. I was excited. I knew this meant I got to have another ultrasound! My next ultrasound wasn't going to be until July, but they needed that heartbeat. It was amazing...better than the first time I think. The first ultrasound was great, but Baby Harris looked like a jelly bean. Now, Baby Harris looks much more like a baby!

The first ultrasound at 7 weeks.

The second ultrasound at 11 weeks.

Isn't it insane the amount of change and growth that happens in 4 weeks?! It went from a blob to a baby in no time! I really like this picture. That's his (or her) little hand coming up by the face. I like to think he's waving at me. :)

Well, the point of this post was to talk about my baby, but also to tell you the other exciting news I got yesterday. I haven't gained any weight! That might sound terrible, but you aren't supposed to gain any weight in your first trimester. I try not to pig out completely, but I don't really hold back either. I just knew I had gained and was going to get a talking to from my doctor. It will all probably catch up with me in the second trimester though. My pants already don't fit anymore. Is it worth gaining weight and feeling chubby for a while? Absolutely!

After my doctor's appointment, my mom and I went out for lunch and did a little shopping. I found some very fun vintage that I'll share later!