You Stole My Heart

I haven't blogged in six months.  But I have a good excuse.  His name is Liam.  And he's awesome. 

World, meet Liam.... Liam, meet the world.

To my baby boy...

• Your laughter melts my heart.  It's the best sound I've ever heard.
• I love when you smile in your sleep.
• I could just squeeze you when you learn something new.
• I'm sorry that you get scared when Macie barks.
• Your cough is a little dramatic AND I love it.
• I laugh when you cry and I cry when you laugh.  Motherhood is full of emotions.
• You love to pull my hair... and that's okay.
• I LOVE when you take a break from eating to look up and smile at me... Seriously, do you know how precious you are?!
• Why is the word "Really" so funny to you? 
• Your happy place is your changing table... Naked. 
• I'm sorry that you have reflux.  I'm sorry it hurts you so bad after you eat.
• Your favorite toy is my hands... Sorry I don't have more of them!
• You giggle when I put your pants on.  Every. Time.  Never. Fails.
• You own 20 pairs of shoes and you won't wear not one pair of them. 
• I love when you bounce in your bouncy seat... It's hilarious.  And loud. Very loud.
• How is it possible that your legs are stronger than my arms? 
• Thank you for sleeping through the night.
• You are a momma's boy.  I love that.  And I love you.

Whoa Baby!

I've been a busy little bee lately.  Preparing for the arrival of a baby is hard work, shew!  I thought I would update you on how things are going... I've been slacking with keeping my friends up to date- sorry!

I'm 33 weeks pregnant today!  I can't believe how time has flown.  A lot of things have changed since my last post...
*For starters, I'm huge!!  Uncomfortably, huge.  It's a chore just to get out of bed.  And I still have 49 days(give or take) to grow more!  O.M.G. 
*I feel like I've been punched in the ribs... Oh wait, I have. 
*The baby is still breech.  The little booger doesn't want to flip apparently.  He's been in the same position (on my left side) the entire pregnancy.  He found a comfy spot and don't want to leave it.  He takes after me in that aspect. 
*My belly is bigger on my left side and it makes me look funny.  Liam's a jokester like his dad.
*The worst part about my entire day is going to bed at night.  I literally dread bedtime.  My hips hurt when I lay down so it's very uncomfortable and hard to sleep. Not to mention the 4-6 times I get up during the night to go to the bathroom.  Did I say how hard it is to get out of bed???
*I haven't been able to see my toes for weeks now.
*I've become an expert at picking things up with my toes.  It's easier than bending over.  
*Swimming is hard when you're carrying 30 extra pounds!  Treading water = impossible.
*The baby is most active when I'm laying in bed.  He must think it's funny.  He usually starts partying around 10pm-11pm.  He also moves a lot when he hears music. 
* You can see Liam move and I think it's really weird, but I love it.  Brad always says, Oh my gosh! 
*It's hard for me to take deep breaths or yawn because the baby is up so high.  I hate to yawn cause it hurts.
*I love when Brad talks and Liam moves to Brad's voice. 
*I'm starting the "Nesting" mode.  Some days I get the strongest urge to just clean and I can't stop myself. I wish I was always like that! 
*Every time I see a baby, it makes me want to meet Liam right away.  I can't wait to see his sweet little face! 
*I hate the way I look, but it's every bit worth it.  I'm soooo excited about what's to come.  I love my little baby boy and can't wait to hold him in my arms! 

Daddy's Day

Happy Father's Day to the best daddy in the world!!!  I'm one lucky gal to have a dad like him.  Thank you, Jesus, for my daddy!

 I've always loved him

 He's always there for me when I need him

 This was his very first dance... Ever.

How could you not love him?

Puddles and Stuff

It's a rainy day.  The puddles are deep and I just wanna put on my rainbow colored rain boots and jump in every puddle I see.  It's just that kind of day. 

I once had a conversation with a friend about what the best shoes are to wear in the rain (the was pre-rain boot coolness.)  I said tennis shoes were the way to go... My friend said flip flops.  I still disagree with that friend.  Flip flops in the rain is just cold and slippery and wet.  I don't know if you've ever walked on painted roads (like crosswalks) while wearing flip flops in the rain, but if you have then I don't even have to tell you why this is bad and if you haven't then I'll tell you that it's not fun.  Paint + Water + Flip flops = The most slippery situation you can get yourself into.  It's like walking on ice.  So my argument still stands with a shoe.  Rain boots are what I prefer on rainy days, but the second best is a shoe.  I guess I can handle wearing my chacos in the rain- they're a safe way to go on any day.  If I talked to my friend today, I would still say "You're wrong... Go walk on a painted street."  

 Have A Happy Rainy Day My Friends!!

My Baby Boy

I promised you an ultrasound picture of our baby boy a couple of weeks ago so here it is...

Introducing Liam Bradley Holt

(25 weeks)

It's A Beautiful World and I Want You to Know It

It's "Memory Monday".  (I think it's Monday anyway... Brad's crazy work schedule has me so confused. I never know what day it is anymore.)  Anyway, I'm not going to write about a memory today.  I'm in the mood for music.  But music and memories kinda go hand in hand- don't you think?  All I need is a one good song to play at a perfect moment and for the rest of my life I will remember that moment every time I hear that song. 

My whole life I have been a lover of good music.  There is nothing that can make me feel more relaxed than a great song.  But for the last year or so, I've been music bored.  Nothing on the radio has grabbed my heart and gave me a reason to hang on to a memory. I miss that memory reminding music that used to play on the radio while I was driving down the road with my windows down.  In fact, I find myself driving in complete silence most days because I'm so disappointed with the new junk they put on the radio.  (Except for the great tunes on Air One and Klove).  My wish is that there would be a few NEW songs released so my soul can be soothed again.  I just want a day to drive to the lake, roll my windows down, and turn up the radio and hear a great new song... and make some great memories.

Here's a list of some of my most favorite songs ever... Each of these songs have a memory attached to them(good and bad) and they put a smile on my face each time I hear them because I'm reminded where my life was and where it is now-- and that's what a good song is all about.  (These are in no paticular order.)

• Jimmy Eat World-- Hear You Me
• Duncan Sheik-- Half Life
• Oliver James-- Long Time Coming
• Gavin Degraw-- More Than Anyone; & Follow Through
• Edwin McCain-- Ghosts of Jackson Square; I'll Be; & Go Be Young
• Joshua Radin-- What If You
• Howie Day-- Collide
• Journey-- Faithfully
• One Republic-- Apologize; & Say (All I Need)
• Blessed Union of Souls-- I Believe
• Dana Glover-- Thinking Over
• Linkin Park-- My December
• Lifehouse-- Somewhere In Between
• Silverchair-- Miss You Love
• The Verve-- Bittersweet Symphony
• Creed-- Lullabye
• Goo Goo Dolls-- Sympathy; Name; & Iris
• Ben Harper-- Forever
• Savage Garden-- Santa Monica (Yes I said Savage Garden, haha!)

Dear Howie, please start performing again... thanks!

Just for the record... Edwin McCain, Goo Goo Dolls, Gavin Degraw, and One Republic are hands down the best bands I've ever seen live. I can't pick a favorite because each of them were beyond amazing, each in their on way.

Thankful Thursday

It's Thursday, already, and it's time to tell you just what I'm thankful for this week. 

I'm thankful for...

• My husband.  He truely is the greatest.  Really he is.  He is such a hard worker.  Everything he does, he does for me.  How could I not be thankful for that?!  I love him oh so much! 
• A healthy pregnancy and a healthy growing baby boy.
• My parents.  They are so great.  And I'm so proud that they are mine.
• Boggtrotters.  Best friends in the world. 
• My sweet dog.
• Cookies and Milk
• Blogger... For days that I'm bored.
• Edwin McCain-- His voice sings to my soul.