Tuesday, March 1, 2011

31 weeks: aka Things That Have Made My Week


Number 1: That I made it to the 31 week mark (and 2 days). 31 weeks is when our Trevor was born, and I'm happy, happy, happy to have bedrest-ed right over that milestone.

{Also, I would like to make two comments about this photo: 1) I was actually dressed and up this day for my weekly doctor's appt. Sadly, my recent wardrobe is restricted to pajama-wear. 2) Now that I have posted this self-pic, I realize I look sort of wanna-be-model-pose-ish-like, but I assure you---I was merely holding on to this chair for support as to not topple over from my recent problem with imbalance...}


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Number 2: Speaking of Trevor, we celebrated his 7th Birthday this week!!!! Everyone brought the party to mommy and daddy's room so mommy could watch the birthday boy open his presents. And that, in and of itself, was a birthday present to me. Lots of, "Thanks, guys!" and "Dad, you got it! You got it!" and "Mom, this is awesome!" He was so appreciative and gracious. Love you tons and tons, Trev. Thank you, Costco, for stepping in with a fabulous cake when I could not bring my usual cake mojo. And, thank you Steve-o for snapping a picture of the day.

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Number 3: Our Relief Society president (women's leader at church), brought me some beautiful flowers from our recent Stake Conference that we missed { since I'm on my rump and we had another sick kiddo...}. These are just a few of the clusters that came from a huge, HUGE floral spray that was on display at the church meeting. We were afraid the flowers would die since they weren't in a vase so Steve and Paige pulled all the beautiful flowers out and made individual bouquets. These are just a few: there's one in our bathroom and one on my nightstand...they make me happy.


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Number 4: Our ward family at church has been so generous with meals that have been brought in to our family. One night, Paige realized that no one happened to sign up to bring dinner in, so she hopped downstairs and got to work. When Steve got home from work, he said, "Did you know Paige made dinner?" A delicious meal of pasta (with her secret seasonings), refried beans with melted cheese, and canned pears. What a service, Ms. Paige. And it was tasty!


Number 5: Tonight I was reviewing our family schedule tomorrow and when Preston realized he has a field trip, his eyes got big with the "By George, I've got it!" look and headed downstairs. Again, when Steve got home from work he informed me that Preston had prepared and packed his entire lunch for his field trip: PB&J, cup of mandarin oranges, bag of fishies and cookies....Preston, you are too cute, buddy.

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Number 6: And, finally, Mr. Gavin has officially named our little baby girl. It's true. And, he's quite adamant about it, actually. We love it and hope it fits her. I guess we'll find out when we meet her! Gav, you have lovely taste.

6 comments:

Shane and Clara said...

Lisa...I love that picture of you, you are an adorable pregnant Mommy! My heart aches for you, but it sounds like you are in good spirits and have an AMAZING Team behind you (husband, kiddos and friends). I would come right over and sit with you and be at your beckon call.... if only I lived close! I think about you and pray for you. Every day counts with baby inside, huh!!!!

Tara Rickards said...

You look amazing!! I'm so glad your sweet family is taking such good care of you. You are such a trooper!

The Moore Family said...

Lookin' and cookin' good sista! Keep up the good work so we can have yet another perfecto little Owens running around. Look forward to hearing the name. I need to call Merry and make sure I didn't miss my day to make dinner. . and that was why Paige was cooking.

Jessica said...

What a wonderful family you have! We miss you!

the Wilcox Family said...

Can't wait to hear what Gavin picked out! And you are the most positive bed-ridden prego gal I know.

Heather said...

Lisa, you have taught your children so well. Hope you get 9 more weeks "on your rump"!