We are thrilled beyond thrilled to have found out earlier this afternoon that Lily will be a big sister in March of 2011 :]
We're so excited and really have to get our butts in gear now, but are truly blessed.
Ready to start round two with me?
Mae
Friday, July 23, 2010
"I don't care what nobody says..."
WE'RE GONNA HAVE A BABY :]
We are thrilled beyond thrilled to have found out earlier this afternoon that Lily will be a big sister in March of 2011 :]
We're so excited and really have to get our butts in gear now, but are truly blessed.
Ready to start round two with me?
Mae
We are thrilled beyond thrilled to have found out earlier this afternoon that Lily will be a big sister in March of 2011 :]
We're so excited and really have to get our butts in gear now, but are truly blessed.
Ready to start round two with me?
Mae
Monday, July 19, 2010
Meal Plan Monday
After five days of 1-3 hours of sleep, I gave up fighting last night and just let Lily sleep with us last night, and got some rest!!! WHOO! I was about to die I tell you. Just fall over and die and have the neighbors call the police because Lily would be crying for milk and I won't wake up. [OH COME ON, you KNOW you have that nightmare sometimes...]
Anyway...
Still no new job for Eamon, still working on him going back to school, still tyring to just hang in there.
I got a very sweet email from a friend the other day. She was trying to encourage me by telling me that her husband doesn't have a degree either, but he found an awesome job, plenty of time to spend with the family, make enough money to support them, and that they just enjoy life in general, SO HANG IN THERE! And I wanted SO BADLY to be like, "Hey, you're right! It could happen for us!"
But even until now I just think..."Awesome God. You really DO do this for everyone else but us. Thanks for the reminder." And while MY individual life is far from that of Job's, Eamon's isn't. His life is so hard and trying, and being a light for Jesus to shine through for him is very hard. [Especially when I start to think about the fact that God let the devil KILL his wife and child...]
BUT ANYWAY. This isn't a "Oh, poor pitiful us, WAAAAH" post, so just keep us in your prayers and slap me when you see me to slap me out of it, ok? Thanks ;]
Here's what we're cooking this week!
Monday
B Scrambled eggs
L Cous Cous with Swiss Chard [from the garden!] and beans
D Spinach Lasagna adapted from Martha
Tuesday
B Pancakes
L Garlic-y spaghetti with zuccini
D Flounder with Roasted Zuccini and Eggplant with Wild Rice
Wednesday
B Eggs in a basket
L Salad with Shrimp
D Black bean and Chicken burritos
Thursday
B Oatmeal w/Goat Yogurt & Honey
L Tuna Fish Sandwiches with Mediterranean Garbanzo Salad...DROOL
D Vegetarin stir fry with Soba noodles
Friday
B Scrammbled eggs
L Linguine with Green Pea pesto
D Lentil Soup
Saturday
B Baked Oatmeal
L Black Bean quesadillas [they were so good last week, we just HAVE to have them again!
D Pizza
Sunday
B Eggs
L Udan Soup
D Roasted Chicken with mashed sweet potatoes and Roasted Corn
Oh! Head over to Mae B Photography on FB to see my last maternity shoot I got to do yesterday!
Mae
Anyway...
Still no new job for Eamon, still working on him going back to school, still tyring to just hang in there.
I got a very sweet email from a friend the other day. She was trying to encourage me by telling me that her husband doesn't have a degree either, but he found an awesome job, plenty of time to spend with the family, make enough money to support them, and that they just enjoy life in general, SO HANG IN THERE! And I wanted SO BADLY to be like, "Hey, you're right! It could happen for us!"
But even until now I just think..."Awesome God. You really DO do this for everyone else but us. Thanks for the reminder." And while MY individual life is far from that of Job's, Eamon's isn't. His life is so hard and trying, and being a light for Jesus to shine through for him is very hard. [Especially when I start to think about the fact that God let the devil KILL his wife and child...]
BUT ANYWAY. This isn't a "Oh, poor pitiful us, WAAAAH" post, so just keep us in your prayers and slap me when you see me to slap me out of it, ok? Thanks ;]
Here's what we're cooking this week!
Monday
B Scrambled eggs
L Cous Cous with Swiss Chard [from the garden!] and beans
D Spinach Lasagna adapted from Martha
Tuesday
B Pancakes
L Garlic-y spaghetti with zuccini
D Flounder with Roasted Zuccini and Eggplant with Wild Rice
Wednesday
B Eggs in a basket
L Salad with Shrimp
D Black bean and Chicken burritos
Thursday
B Oatmeal w/Goat Yogurt & Honey
L Tuna Fish Sandwiches with Mediterranean Garbanzo Salad...DROOL
D Vegetarin stir fry with Soba noodles
Friday
B Scrammbled eggs
L Linguine with Green Pea pesto
D Lentil Soup
Saturday
B Baked Oatmeal
L Black Bean quesadillas [they were so good last week, we just HAVE to have them again!
D Pizza
Sunday
B Eggs
L Udan Soup
D Roasted Chicken with mashed sweet potatoes and Roasted Corn
Oh! Head over to Mae B Photography on FB to see my last maternity shoot I got to do yesterday!
Mae
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sometimes, I Hate Breastfeeding.
Almost everyone who was pregnant at the same time as me is pregnant again.
For real. And there's a whole nother batch of them coming up and here I am...not. OH WELL.
And I think this is why:
Lily still nurses day in and day out. Stop your underbreath whispering right this minute! Yep, she's one, nope, she's not weaned. Some babies don't get rid of their paci till they're four, so I'm cool with my booby lovin baby.
Wait...did I say that I was cool with it? I only meant part time.
At about 12:30 at night, this mean, anti-booby-sucking, dragon wakes up. She wants nothing to do with being hooked up to a kicking, whining, demanding toddler that wakes up in the middle of the night. And for the past FOUR NIGHTS that said toddler has stayed up ALL. NIGHT. Two nights ago, she finally went to bed at six. AHEM, did you hear me?!?!!? SIX, AY EM PEOPLE!!!! For the past few weeks I've woken up sore from this little girl who demands her mama, and I'm pretty much over it.
Now I know why it's good to extend breastfeeding, I know how lovey dovey it is sometimes, and I even enjoy it in the middle of the day when Lily just plops in my lap and is like "Yo mama, hows it hangin? Wanna gimme a little bit o' milk?" And she just gulps away. BUT HOLY CRAP. It's starting to seem never ending.
Well, anyway.
I've got baked oatmeal in the oven so Eamon will have some food to feed Lily in the morning, a maternity shoot bright and early, and some more intense praying for a job for my honey.
Here's some pics.
Lily's been waking up every week on pizza night AS SOON as the pizza comes out of the oven. I find it pretty funny. Since she's old enough, she def gets her own slice now.
Also, She hates flash.
We've been practicing using a spoon
And this is what we had for lunch today. SO good.
Have a loverly Sunday!
Mae
For real. And there's a whole nother batch of them coming up and here I am...not. OH WELL.
And I think this is why:
Lily still nurses day in and day out. Stop your underbreath whispering right this minute! Yep, she's one, nope, she's not weaned. Some babies don't get rid of their paci till they're four, so I'm cool with my booby lovin baby.
Wait...did I say that I was cool with it? I only meant part time.
At about 12:30 at night, this mean, anti-booby-sucking, dragon wakes up. She wants nothing to do with being hooked up to a kicking, whining, demanding toddler that wakes up in the middle of the night. And for the past FOUR NIGHTS that said toddler has stayed up ALL. NIGHT. Two nights ago, she finally went to bed at six. AHEM, did you hear me?!?!!? SIX, AY EM PEOPLE!!!! For the past few weeks I've woken up sore from this little girl who demands her mama, and I'm pretty much over it.
Now I know why it's good to extend breastfeeding, I know how lovey dovey it is sometimes, and I even enjoy it in the middle of the day when Lily just plops in my lap and is like "Yo mama, hows it hangin? Wanna gimme a little bit o' milk?" And she just gulps away. BUT HOLY CRAP. It's starting to seem never ending.
Well, anyway.
I've got baked oatmeal in the oven so Eamon will have some food to feed Lily in the morning, a maternity shoot bright and early, and some more intense praying for a job for my honey.
Here's some pics.
Lily's been waking up every week on pizza night AS SOON as the pizza comes out of the oven. I find it pretty funny. Since she's old enough, she def gets her own slice now.
Also, She hates flash.
We've been practicing using a spoon
And this is what we had for lunch today. SO good.
Have a loverly Sunday!
Mae
Monday, July 12, 2010
Lily Annette; A Look at Year One
I could [and want to] write the longest love letter to my daughter tonight and share it here with you all, but instead I will leave you with one of the greatest moments I've had in a year with this beautiful lady that happened about two weeks ago. After this happened, I didn't know if I should share it because it was so personal, heart breaking, perfect, and unreal moments, but I think that if I don't- I might forget it.
Sweet Lily, you love to play outside. The hot sun on your skin, the prickly grass between your toes, the dirt under you fingernails...you love it all. With our tomato trees...I mean plants...growing in the back, you've taken an interest in gardening. You diligently check each plant as far as you can reach for the beautiful juicy red fruits that taste heavenly. You carefully comb through the leaves, lighting up as soon as you spot the green fading to orange, and burst with joy when I allow you to pick the rubies. On this afternoon, you picked the last of the tomatoes that we've been waiting for before the new batch comes in. We were sitting in the grass, the 5 o'clock sun beating down on both of us, trying to wind down from our day. You brought me the tomato to pick off the leaves and dug in to the biggest tomato yet. The meat and juice were still warm from the sun. We passed it back and forth, not saying a word just smiling. I felt the Holy Spirit upon us like never before. Joyful, honest, comforting-it almost made me uncomfortable, like if I tried to stay in the moment, I would lose it. I watched you sitting there- not a care in the world. You weren't complaining about the girl on the playground who stole your swing, or how you're mad that your baby fat rolls over your diapers/jeans. There was no talk about how a certain boy is driving you crazy, but he makes your heart flutter. You weren't sharing with me how he got down on one knee and now you're worried your bridesmaids will hate their dresses. And you weren't crying on my shoulder because your baby hasn't let you sleep in four days. Nope, none of that at all. It was you and me, the most uncomplicated we'll probably ever be. Sitting in the back community lawn of our apartment complex, eating homegrown tomatoes. I realized how blessed we were to find this reward even though it was brought by all the hard work your daddy does. Leaving us at home to soak in all the blessings that the Lord has to offer for us. I felt this unbelievable sense of heaven as we bit into our snack in silence. And you just sat there, smiling and chewing.
On the days since then where no images of heaven have arised, I've thought of this moment, and I'm blown away to know that there will be many more to come. Maybe just you and me, maybe with daddy, or even with your future brothers and sisters, but the possibiliy floors me.
Thank you, Jesus for this perfect girl.
We love you more than words can say...
Mae
[stay tuned for party pics!]
Sweet Lily, you love to play outside. The hot sun on your skin, the prickly grass between your toes, the dirt under you fingernails...you love it all. With our tomato trees...I mean plants...growing in the back, you've taken an interest in gardening. You diligently check each plant as far as you can reach for the beautiful juicy red fruits that taste heavenly. You carefully comb through the leaves, lighting up as soon as you spot the green fading to orange, and burst with joy when I allow you to pick the rubies. On this afternoon, you picked the last of the tomatoes that we've been waiting for before the new batch comes in. We were sitting in the grass, the 5 o'clock sun beating down on both of us, trying to wind down from our day. You brought me the tomato to pick off the leaves and dug in to the biggest tomato yet. The meat and juice were still warm from the sun. We passed it back and forth, not saying a word just smiling. I felt the Holy Spirit upon us like never before. Joyful, honest, comforting-it almost made me uncomfortable, like if I tried to stay in the moment, I would lose it. I watched you sitting there- not a care in the world. You weren't complaining about the girl on the playground who stole your swing, or how you're mad that your baby fat rolls over your diapers/jeans. There was no talk about how a certain boy is driving you crazy, but he makes your heart flutter. You weren't sharing with me how he got down on one knee and now you're worried your bridesmaids will hate their dresses. And you weren't crying on my shoulder because your baby hasn't let you sleep in four days. Nope, none of that at all. It was you and me, the most uncomplicated we'll probably ever be. Sitting in the back community lawn of our apartment complex, eating homegrown tomatoes. I realized how blessed we were to find this reward even though it was brought by all the hard work your daddy does. Leaving us at home to soak in all the blessings that the Lord has to offer for us. I felt this unbelievable sense of heaven as we bit into our snack in silence. And you just sat there, smiling and chewing.
On the days since then where no images of heaven have arised, I've thought of this moment, and I'm blown away to know that there will be many more to come. Maybe just you and me, maybe with daddy, or even with your future brothers and sisters, but the possibiliy floors me.
Thank you, Jesus for this perfect girl.
We love you more than words can say...
Mae
[stay tuned for party pics!]
Meal Plan Monday
Don't worry, I have a two part post[s] coming up all about our crazy Birthday Week Extravaganza- with a photo frenzy!
Now, I have to apologize for my lack of meal plan sharing. We've been SO busy and SO strapped for money that I've had to be really creative which has left me little time to blog the whole ordeal! I've also decided to change it up a bit, to reflect my actual meal plan sheet as well.
AAAAAaaaaannnnd.....
Lily and I will be adding Chicken into our diets this week. VERY small amounts at first, but the more research I do...the more I'm convinced I should be eating meat. I actually think it could be adding to my problem of weight loss, and I KNOW not eating meat is part of my anemia problem [though I've had it all of my life]. Eamon is also starting to suffer bc he eats so much at home...and the chef isn't preparing enough protein :[ And since I am doing this based on research and conviction, you better believe we'll be getting free range, hormone free, magic chickens.
So, here's what we got cookin in the kitchen this week :]
Monday
B Oat Bran with Applesauce
L Leftover Pizza/salad
D Italian Orzo with Grilled Shrimp
Tuesday
B Scrambled Eggs w/toast
L Beans/brown rice
D Curried Chickpeas w/chicken
Wednesday
B Oatmeal w/Goat Yogurt & Honey
L Salad with Shrimp
D Lentil/Walnut Burgers
Thursday
B Fried eggs w/soda Bread Scones
L Cold Tomato/yogurt Soup with Scones
D Chicken Pad Thai
Friday
B Muesli
L Black Bean Quesadillas w/quacamole
D Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup *new
Saturday
B Omlet
L Chicken Tenders w/Cous Cous w/greens
D Pizza
Sunday
B Pancakes
L Spaghetti and Portabella caps w/marinara
D Flounder w/wild rice and roasted zuccini
Hope you have a fantastic week! Stay tuned for some ParTAY pics ;]
Mae
Now, I have to apologize for my lack of meal plan sharing. We've been SO busy and SO strapped for money that I've had to be really creative which has left me little time to blog the whole ordeal! I've also decided to change it up a bit, to reflect my actual meal plan sheet as well.
AAAAAaaaaannnnd.....
Lily and I will be adding Chicken into our diets this week. VERY small amounts at first, but the more research I do...the more I'm convinced I should be eating meat. I actually think it could be adding to my problem of weight loss, and I KNOW not eating meat is part of my anemia problem [though I've had it all of my life]. Eamon is also starting to suffer bc he eats so much at home...and the chef isn't preparing enough protein :[ And since I am doing this based on research and conviction, you better believe we'll be getting free range, hormone free, magic chickens.
So, here's what we got cookin in the kitchen this week :]
Monday
B Oat Bran with Applesauce
L Leftover Pizza/salad
D Italian Orzo with Grilled Shrimp
Tuesday
B Scrambled Eggs w/toast
L Beans/brown rice
D Curried Chickpeas w/chicken
Wednesday
B Oatmeal w/Goat Yogurt & Honey
L Salad with Shrimp
D Lentil/Walnut Burgers
Thursday
B Fried eggs w/soda Bread Scones
L Cold Tomato/yogurt Soup with Scones
D Chicken Pad Thai
Friday
B Muesli
L Black Bean Quesadillas w/quacamole
D Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup *new
Saturday
B Omlet
L Chicken Tenders w/Cous Cous w/greens
D Pizza
Sunday
B Pancakes
L Spaghetti and Portabella caps w/marinara
D Flounder w/wild rice and roasted zuccini
Hope you have a fantastic week! Stay tuned for some ParTAY pics ;]
Mae
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Our Week In Pictures
While I'm trying not to ram my head into the concrete in complete insanity, I figured I should blog...since I haven't all week [SORRY!]
It's been a rainy week here in the DFW so we've been running in and out of the house, trying to entertain ourselves.
We've made some big decisions for our family that I hope to share with you all soon, but for now, here are some pics from this week!
Now, the week is over and the beginning to Birthday Week 2010 is well on it's way, I've got a BUNCH to do!
Tattoos, newborn pictures, sushi, karaoke, party favors, cleaning the house, making baby sushi and more black bean brownies for Lily's party, and trying to be a decent wife/mom in the process! Wish me luck! Twenty-one is looking to be like an awesome year so far!
Side note- I think belly dancing is possibly the only place in the world where big boobied women can get away with being "sexy" and still have stretch marks, lol. Therefor, I REALLY want to try it, thoughts?
Have a WONDERFUL 4th of July!
Mae
It's been a rainy week here in the DFW so we've been running in and out of the house, trying to entertain ourselves.
We've made some big decisions for our family that I hope to share with you all soon, but for now, here are some pics from this week!
This is a bottle of Lea and Perkins Worschester Sauce. Lily carries it around like a little baby alcoholic. It's pretty funny. She gets in the fridge, pulls it out, and walks around like, "NBD. Just chillin with my sauce." Notice, she's pantless and in her nightgown...I think we're going to have to admit her into rehab ;]
This...Is something I'm super proud of. This is Lily's birthday present from Eamon and me. It's a doll...that I MADE! Yup, hair, face, dress, ALL ME! I hope it's something that she can cherish forever. I've put so much love into her, and I hope Lily does too. She's actually been sneaking glimpses of her in my craft closet and giving her kisses...gah, it's so cute!
During the first day of monsoon, we found this little...ahem, EFFING GINORMOUS!... cricket that we collectively named Lightening :] He was HUGE! Like two inches of flying cricket. Lily and Rusty both tried to eat him, and both got scared :D
Eventually, the rain was just nonstop, and Lily and Rusty were both blue...and flippin CUH-UTE!
And then there was last night...I made black bean brownies...and by made black bean brownies I mean, ate a crap load of black bean brownies...it was AMAZING! I got the recipe here. I HIGHLY reccomend them! I used butter instead of oil and honey instead of sugar, as well as added some almonds.
And this morning I went around Irving to look for vintage props for Mae B Photography and I am SO stoked about them! This loverly camera, some gorgeous suitcases and a cute little stool :] Can't wait to use them at my newborn shoot on Tuesday!
This...Is something I'm super proud of. This is Lily's birthday present from Eamon and me. It's a doll...that I MADE! Yup, hair, face, dress, ALL ME! I hope it's something that she can cherish forever. I've put so much love into her, and I hope Lily does too. She's actually been sneaking glimpses of her in my craft closet and giving her kisses...gah, it's so cute!
During the first day of monsoon, we found this little...ahem, EFFING GINORMOUS!... cricket that we collectively named Lightening :] He was HUGE! Like two inches of flying cricket. Lily and Rusty both tried to eat him, and both got scared :D
Eventually, the rain was just nonstop, and Lily and Rusty were both blue...and flippin CUH-UTE!
And then there was last night...I made black bean brownies...and by made black bean brownies I mean, ate a crap load of black bean brownies...it was AMAZING! I got the recipe here. I HIGHLY reccomend them! I used butter instead of oil and honey instead of sugar, as well as added some almonds.
And this morning I went around Irving to look for vintage props for Mae B Photography and I am SO stoked about them! This loverly camera, some gorgeous suitcases and a cute little stool :] Can't wait to use them at my newborn shoot on Tuesday!
Now, the week is over and the beginning to Birthday Week 2010 is well on it's way, I've got a BUNCH to do!
Tattoos, newborn pictures, sushi, karaoke, party favors, cleaning the house, making baby sushi and more black bean brownies for Lily's party, and trying to be a decent wife/mom in the process! Wish me luck! Twenty-one is looking to be like an awesome year so far!
Side note- I think belly dancing is possibly the only place in the world where big boobied women can get away with being "sexy" and still have stretch marks, lol. Therefor, I REALLY want to try it, thoughts?
Have a WONDERFUL 4th of July!
Mae
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