These Are My Thanksgiving Pants

I have a lot of reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving.

1. Maternity pants are VERY stretchy. I should wear them every Thanksgiving...not just the pregnant Thanksgivings.
2. Jay has a great job and gets 3 days off from work to play with us!!
3. I am not on bed rest anymore.
4. I have awesome friends, family and neighbors who cooked, cleaned, took Jack places, sent me packages, made costumes, brought me movies, took over my calling at church and sat around and gossiped with me while I was on bed rest.
5. I haven't gained as much weight this pregnancy.
6. We got a new sliding glass door and it slides so easily that I don't have a contraction every time I open it.
7. We have family here with us for the next 3+ weeks!
8. Said family will be able to watch Jack while I push out #2. (Clarification....baby #2)
9. Pumpkin pie
10. Jack calls me Dude Mom
11. I didn't get the black Mustang stripe on my belly this time (yet).
12. I can finally leave the house and bought new mascara today.
13. Baby is healthy.

It's the little things that count :)

I saw the Dr. last week and was measuring a little small. So, I went in for an ultrasound and the baby is measuring 6 days bigger than my due date :) They think he is already 6 pounds and he is finally head down :)

Since my belly is more impressive from the front, here is a sweet shot for you. Jack also wanted to get in on the action.


35.5 weeks. So close!!


Have a very Happy and delicious Thanksgiving!

Superman

I realize Jay doesn't get a whole lot of face time on the blog. Well, today is his lucky day!

Jay has spent the past year working his butt off in school. He spends all of his days studying and taking care of us. The entire year he has been applying to internships and different jobs to help him gain a little experience. The economy has not been our friend and he just kept getting overlooked for more experienced people. But, he just kept on plowing through. Finally, last week he was offered a job! A great job even! He started this week and is really enjoying it! (Don't ask me what he does...I still don't understand. If you watch Friends, I would say Jay is a Transponster...just like Chandler.)

The timing couldn't be better with a new little guy on the way. It is nice to feel a little more secure. So, for the next year while Jay works all day and goes to school and studies all night, you probably won't get to see much of him. Don't feel bad, I won't get to see much of him either. So, here are a couple of things about Jay so you will remember him when he resurfaces next December.

1. He is super hot.
2. He tells really funny jokes.
3. He has the sexiest legs I have ever seen.....even better than Brad Pitt in Troy with his little skirt....(hmmmm, Halloween idea for next year!)
4. He loves the Nuggets....no matter how bad/good they are
5. He eats chips and salsa every day
6. He loves Jack and baby #2
7. He loves me more than the Nuggets, chips and salsa, and our boys :)
8. He is a great example of love and service, even when he is already stretched too thin

I love you, Jay! You are the man of my dreams :) I can't wait for all of the adventures ahead of us!

Robin in the Hood

Halloween with a two year old is pretty hilarious. Jack is really starting to understand candy and I am starting to understand bribery:) It seems to go hand in hand. I can get him to do a lot of things for just 3 Skittles. It's amazing. But let's face it, I will do a lot for 3 Skittles, also.

We got to celebrate Halloween twice....with 2 different costumes. Our neighbor gave Jack a skeleton costume which he wore for our apartment party. He went around to all of 5 people and got more candy than I could believe. He schmoozes the old ladies. Jay's brother, his wife, daughter, and Jay's mom came down to celebrate with us. The kids had a ton of fun.


We also had our ward Trunk or Treat. My very talented and thoughtful sister made Jack a Robin Hood costume since she knew I wasn't getting around to much this year. It turned out sooooo adorable. She should go into business :)


The furry boots are my favorite.

Although, the quiver is pretty cute, too :)