It's been a long day, long week, long month, long year. There have been many contributors to the chaos in our life right now and this pregnancy has only magnified it all...
Today I was having some major "gravity" issues. Everything seemed to just be pulling the baby/belly/etc downward. Gravity was not on my side. It was so uncomfortable at times that I couldn't stand or walk, making it difficult to get much done. Then let's add on top of that, the fact that my feet are completely swollen. So I just decided to literally put my feet up. In hopes that the swelling or pain goes down. This had by far been the most exhausting pregnancy. I am definitely at my limit. Though I can't wait for the next 14 weeks to be over, I'm not exactly "ready" for another baby either. Hopefully things will turn around!
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Ethan's Favorite Song
Ethan loves the song "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives
Caught him singing it today on top of a box...he is looking in a mirror at himself while he sings...hahahaha
Holly Jolly Christmas by Ethan
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Caught him singing it today on top of a box...he is looking in a mirror at himself while he sings...hahahaha
Holly Jolly Christmas by Ethan
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Reflections & Thankfulness
Since I actually have a spare minute to reflect, I'm going to.
I recently purchased an application for my iPhone called "Live Happy." The main purpose of the application is to help you become a happier person. One of the ways it suggested that I boost my happiness is to write and reflect on things I am thankful for. As I was showering, I began to think of just how thankful I am to have married the most amazing man of my dreams, Jeff. Even after 5 1/2 years of marriage, we are just as in love as the day we tied the knot, and every day we seem to fall even more into love and appreciation for each other. Don't get me wrong, there have been bumps along the way, but in the end I am thankful for those bumps because they have only brought us closer together.
I knew going into marriage at age 19 that the odds were against us. The divorce rate is extremely high, and even higher yet in young marriages. I especially knew it after hearing it and also reading things like this: "the divorce rate for couples under twenty is incredibly high ... rates are lowest for men and women who marry for the first time at age 28 or later." Now this post is not supposed to be about marriage and divorce, because each situation is unique. The point of this post is to reflect on my thankfulness for Jeff.
It was 4:55a.m. when the alarm clock starting going off this morning. Jeff jumps out of bed, gets dressed, walks out of our room and closes the door. Shortly after, I hear the clanging of dishes in the kitchen. I knew what this meant. Jeff was doing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen before going to work! I dozed off to sleep, and about an hour and a half later, I heard Autumn wake up in the other room. I waited a couple minutes before rolling out of bed, and then I hear Jeff go into the kids' room to get Autumn and take care of her. I doze off another half an hour or more and when my alarm starts going off at 7:30, I get up because it's time to get Ethan ready for preschool. He was already awake! Jeff was cleaning the kitchen, taking care of both kids, AND making me breakfast while I slept in! Oh, how thankful I was to see the kitchen coming together as it had been an embarrassing disaster for 3 days straight!
Life is busy these days, Jeff's been trying to meet deadlines for the work on our new house plus working his regular hours, when he comes home all hours of the night, he is exhausted! Plus he has been filling in drumming at church, meaning his "free time" is getting filled with practicing and writing the beats to the songs. Not only that, but his car completely broke down this week and we spent an entire evening jumping and towing it and the next evening searching for a new work vehicle. We found one at 9p.m. Tuesday night at drove it home at 10p.m.! Totally an answer to prayer!!
And, I guess I'm a little exhausted myself...trying to play catch up from an extremely busy wedding season over the summer, taking care of the kids, working outside the home once in a while, running Ethan to preschool, getting in "packing mode" since we are moving in 3 weeks, and the nausea and exhaustion from being pregnant, amongst household chores! I know this is just a "season" and it will change soon. I call it "survival mode."
All this to say, it's good to take a moment to reflect on what's going on in life and to remember all the things we are thankful for. The wonderful thing is that this morning was not at all out of Jeff's character. It wasn't my birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or any other holiday for that matter, it was just another day. And he does wonderful things like this often. To that I am very grateful.
I recently purchased an application for my iPhone called "Live Happy." The main purpose of the application is to help you become a happier person. One of the ways it suggested that I boost my happiness is to write and reflect on things I am thankful for. As I was showering, I began to think of just how thankful I am to have married the most amazing man of my dreams, Jeff. Even after 5 1/2 years of marriage, we are just as in love as the day we tied the knot, and every day we seem to fall even more into love and appreciation for each other. Don't get me wrong, there have been bumps along the way, but in the end I am thankful for those bumps because they have only brought us closer together.
I knew going into marriage at age 19 that the odds were against us. The divorce rate is extremely high, and even higher yet in young marriages. I especially knew it after hearing it and also reading things like this: "the divorce rate for couples under twenty is incredibly high ... rates are lowest for men and women who marry for the first time at age 28 or later." Now this post is not supposed to be about marriage and divorce, because each situation is unique. The point of this post is to reflect on my thankfulness for Jeff.
It was 4:55a.m. when the alarm clock starting going off this morning. Jeff jumps out of bed, gets dressed, walks out of our room and closes the door. Shortly after, I hear the clanging of dishes in the kitchen. I knew what this meant. Jeff was doing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen before going to work! I dozed off to sleep, and about an hour and a half later, I heard Autumn wake up in the other room. I waited a couple minutes before rolling out of bed, and then I hear Jeff go into the kids' room to get Autumn and take care of her. I doze off another half an hour or more and when my alarm starts going off at 7:30, I get up because it's time to get Ethan ready for preschool. He was already awake! Jeff was cleaning the kitchen, taking care of both kids, AND making me breakfast while I slept in! Oh, how thankful I was to see the kitchen coming together as it had been an embarrassing disaster for 3 days straight!
Life is busy these days, Jeff's been trying to meet deadlines for the work on our new house plus working his regular hours, when he comes home all hours of the night, he is exhausted! Plus he has been filling in drumming at church, meaning his "free time" is getting filled with practicing and writing the beats to the songs. Not only that, but his car completely broke down this week and we spent an entire evening jumping and towing it and the next evening searching for a new work vehicle. We found one at 9p.m. Tuesday night at drove it home at 10p.m.! Totally an answer to prayer!!
And, I guess I'm a little exhausted myself...trying to play catch up from an extremely busy wedding season over the summer, taking care of the kids, working outside the home once in a while, running Ethan to preschool, getting in "packing mode" since we are moving in 3 weeks, and the nausea and exhaustion from being pregnant, amongst household chores! I know this is just a "season" and it will change soon. I call it "survival mode."
All this to say, it's good to take a moment to reflect on what's going on in life and to remember all the things we are thankful for. The wonderful thing is that this morning was not at all out of Jeff's character. It wasn't my birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or any other holiday for that matter, it was just another day. And he does wonderful things like this often. To that I am very grateful.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Testing Out This Blogging Application For My iPhone 4
We had tons of fun at French Lake Park today with Shaynah, Rowan, and Brinley!!!
Ethan was telling us last night...(video test below)
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Ethan was telling us last night...(video test below)
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Location:Angeline Ave N,Crystal,United States
Easy Zucchini Bake
Easy Zucchini Bake (Recipe created by Me)
Ingredients:
1-2 large garden zucchinis
1 jar pasta sauce (I used a jar of puttanesca from target, has olives
and capers in it)
Cheese for on top (I used mostly mozzarella with some freshly grated Parmesan)
Oregano for sprinkling on top the cheese
Oven 375 and then broil top if needed
If you'd rather do more, you can always layer the zucchini into a lasagna, use meat sauce, and ricotta cheese between the layers! That is delicious as well and extremely low-carb/gluten-free!
Slice zucchini into "steaks"
Boil zucchini for a few minutes until "crisp-tender"
Put a little pasta sauce down in your baking pan and layer the zucchini slices
Spread remaining pasta sauce over zucchini slices
Sprinkle cheese on top (I did mozzarella first, and then some freshly grated parmesan)
Sprinkle Oregano on top of cheese
Bake 375 until cheese is golden
What I did: (10-15 minutes, and then broil 3-5 minutes on high for a real golden color like below)
Enjoy!!!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Our Newest Family Photos
In February we did a family photo session with JM Photography. I'm really impressed with our photos and thought I'd post a few of my favorites!
This baby headband, necklace, and tutu were all made by me especially for Autumn!
I started making baby headbands shortly after Autumn was born in September. I've had a lot of people tell me that I should sell them. I may start selling them through my website www.prestigiouspetals.com (I will update about it when the time comes!)
Isn't she a love?
Family Shot
My little man...
His dark chocolate eyes just make my heart melt.
We had a few enlargements made...I asked Jeff to stand by them so you could see the proportions
These are the pictures that were englarged:
This baby headband, necklace, and tutu were all made by me especially for Autumn!
I started making baby headbands shortly after Autumn was born in September. I've had a lot of people tell me that I should sell them. I may start selling them through my website www.prestigiouspetals.com (I will update about it when the time comes!)
Isn't she a love?
Family Shot
My little man...
His dark chocolate eyes just make my heart melt.
We had a few enlargements made...I asked Jeff to stand by them so you could see the proportions
These are the pictures that were englarged:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Making New Friends
Since we moved to a new church almost 2 years ago now, we've also been making new friends. This past year we finally started to actively seek friends. Our newest friends are Josh and Amber who have 2 daughters, Azalya and Zinnia. It's been really fun getting to know them.
Jeff doesn't have much work this week, so yesterday he decided to help Josh put up siding on their house. While the guys did that, Amber and I went to the park with the kiddos and took a few pics...
Azalya and Ethan
Ethan & I Swinging
Amber & Zinnia in a Tunnel
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Almond Biscotti on a Rainy Day
Had fun in the kitchen today making almond biscotti...here's a photo of the finished product!
(also testing how to do blog posts from my phone)
Nicole Yaeger
Sent Via Sprint Android
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
My new blog for my business!
Hey Everyone!
My business, Prestigious Petals Floral & Design is FINALLY updating with social networking! Check out my new blog, I've been wanting to start one for a long time, but just hadn't gotten around to it until now! I'm also on Facebook and Twitter! With wedding season approaching, I figured I better get updated with my social networking!
Follow my new blog!
Become my fan on facebook!
Follow me on Twitter!
Cheers!
Nicole
My business, Prestigious Petals Floral & Design is FINALLY updating with social networking! Check out my new blog, I've been wanting to start one for a long time, but just hadn't gotten around to it until now! I'm also on Facebook and Twitter! With wedding season approaching, I figured I better get updated with my social networking!
Follow my new blog!
Become my fan on facebook!
Follow me on Twitter!
Cheers!
Nicole
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