If you're looking for a good laugh ...

Head on over to Clemson Girl and the Coach. I found her blog through Carolina Girl and she is freakin' hilarious.

Mocktails, Anyone?

While I'm not a heavy drinker by any means, I DO enjoy the occasional glass of wine or fruity cocktail when I'm not pregnant.

Over the course of the past few months, we've had several social outings, where I wished I had something a little more special than a diet coke in my hands!! (and Shirley Temples DO get a little old!) This week as we prepare for our little getaway, I am hoping to have a few ideas for some fun virgin drinks to sip on while we're out. Any ideas???

For those of you in the same situation, I do have some fun ideas for "special" drinks at home. Keep in mind that you MUST use a special glass for these -- go ahead and break out your wedding crystal or a fun martini glass! I adore the IZZE sparkling juice drinks -- grapefruit is my fave! They are a bit expensive, but they are meant to be a TREAT -- not for everyday consumption! I also like the naturally flavored sparkling water (no sodium, sugar, or caffeine). I get mine at Target -- Cherry or Mixed Berry is the best. If you want to add a special touch, you can even float a few berries on the top. Yum!

What is your favorite Mocktail? Please share!

I'm Still Alive!

I haven't disappeared completely!

I am almost into my second trimester, which means my nausea is gone and the extreme fatigue is subsiding. So, I am free to blog once more during Tanner's naptime now that I'm not joining him!

What we've been doing the last few weeks ... other than looking adorable ...

1) Welcoming fall! My favorite thing about this season -- little boys in footie pajamas.

2) Playing at the park every day we can ... and generally just getting dirty!

3) Making messes at the dinner table, (Supernanny, HELP!)

Witnessing a change in eye color (blue to blue/green/hazel??)

Watching more teeth emerge (we're working on the top four -- all at the same time!)

4) Spending time with the ones we love. Last weekend we celebrated Dan and Mimi's wedding with the Hall family. They are so fun!

5) Learning how to shoot a bow. (Jon ONLY) Yes ... we are the hillbillies that practice in the backyard. Jon's hoping to deer hunt for the first time this year and has promised me a freezer full of meat! Yee Haw!

6) I started leading a women's small group at church -- such a blessing!

7) Jon started back up with his MBA classes. He's taking 2 classes this fall -- a busy guy!

8) Gymnastics, Swimming, MOPS

9) Preparing for our trip to Sea Island, GA next weekend WITHOUT the little guy! We'll miss him for sure, but we Can't Wait!

Fiddle-dee-dee

You may have notice from my sidebar that I'm currently reading "Gone With The Wind," by Margaret Mitchell. My only comment so far is this...

Why in the HECK did I wait 28+ years to start reading this book?!!

The movie has always been one of my absolute favorites. My sisters and I can almost recite the entire thing line by line. I guess I just assumed the book just couldn't compare to the richness of the film. Well, Fiddle-dee-dee! I should've known -- are movies ever really better than the books they're based on?

So ... you'll understand why, instead of posting about the swimming lesson that we arrived a week early for (go ahead and laugh), I'm going to use Tanner's nap time to snuggle up on the couch with this delicious novel and read about Scarlett, Rhett, Melanie, and Ashley until my heart's content!

Baby Gymnastics

Last week, we had our first ultrasound for the new baby. Everything looked great and the two of us were beside ourselves with excitement to see a heart beating and also to see our peanut (which is exactly what baby looks like right now) move it's little limbs -- er ... armbuds. What a miracle! Sometimes I still can't believe there is another baby in my tummy! Our due date got moved up a few days and is now officially April 3rd. So exciting, yet a little overwhelming, I must say. As often as I am praying for the health of this new little one, I am also praying that God continues to prepare our home and our hearts to welcome this perfect gift from Him. I've always wanted a house full of kids, but right now I'm wondering how I'll manage just two!

Last Friday was Tanner's first gymnastics class. What a workout ... for ME! I was literally SWEATING halfway through the class from chasing him around everywhere. The first 15 minutes are spent on the trampolines and in the "pit," which is filled with soft sponges that the kids can slide into, jump into, somersault into -- you get the picture. The second 15 minutes was "floor time," where the kids were supposed to sit on little mats and participate in some simple "stretching" movements, songs, instrument play, etc. Tanner's floor time lasted more like 15 seconds. He did NOT come prepared to stay in one spot -- that's for sure. Luckily, the last 15 minutes was devoted to an obstacle course and more somersaulting, which Tanner loved. By the end of class, he was laying flat on his back, with his arms and legs outstretched, looking totally EXHAUSTED. Mission accomplished! Tomorrow is swimming. I seriously can't wait.

Hope you're all having a good start to your week!

Just when things start to get exciting ...

I disappear from the blogosphere!

I just wanted you all to know that I am still alive -- just more tired than I've ever been before. So, I'm napping any chance I get and literally going to bed right after dinner most nights. I forgot how exhausting the first trimester is! Hopefully, just a few more weeks of this, then I'm back to my normal self!

Tanner is doing good -- down to one nap/day this week -- what a big boy! He is FINALLY getting his two front teeth -- Hooray! Today was a YUCKY day. It has literally been raining since we got up this morning. I feel like it's a preview of what's to come this winter -- LONG days indoors! It definitely got me motivated to arrange some weekly activities for Tanner and myself to get us out of the house. Tomorrow is his first gymnastics class, and next week we start swim lessons. Tanner is going to be a "duck!" I'm excited!

Well, I'm off to bed! I can't believe I stayed up this late!

Sweet dreams!