I Always Keep My Promises

So, here it is. Finally. A new post.

I can't tell you how many times I've looked at this blessed thing and made up some lame excuse as to why I couldn't post yet. "The apartment isn't done enough." "I haven't uploaded the pictures off my camera yet." "My ankles are too swollen." Whatever. But here it is in all it's glory: the last 2 months in a nutshell.

Apartment

Our little apartment here in Orlando is finally starting to feel "homey" for Taylor and I. We've hung up pictures, put together furniture, and have spent a little bit of time each weekend making little improvements here and there. Let's take a look at what I'm currently most proud of:

Photo Collage in the Living Room/Entryway

Close-up of photos

Our cute little living room!

The bookshelves that took us FoReVeR to finally put up..

My favorite shelf. tee-hee

Family photo collage between bookshelves.

This is the cute shower curtain for the bathroom in the baby's room. :)

And the adorable painting hanging in the bathroom. 

This is baby's room all cleaned out & ready to be furnished! FINALLY!

It has taken a lot of time & energy on mine & Taylor's part just to get the baby's room cleaned out finally and it is seriously our greatest accomplishment since moving in here. Our bedroom walls are still bare, but who cares. As long as that room is ready for my little man, I'll be one happy momma. :)

Baby

Speaking of our little man, he's not so little anymore... and neither am I!

Halloween-20 weeks along.

I'm even bigger now at 23 weeks, if you can believe it. But this is the best picture I have of 'the bump'. My nausea has finally decided to let up and I'm starting to put back on some of the 20ish pounds that I lost in the 1st Trimester. I only have a handful of clothes that still fit me, so hopefully Santa shops at the maternity store. :) But, overall things are going well. Little man has become more and more active as the weeks progress and I can feel him kicking around pretty regularly. He finally gave a good swift kick strong enough that Taylor could feel it from the outside and I have never seen his face light up so much! It was fantastic. :)

Does is get much better than baby Nike high-tops?!

I'm getting more and more excited about having a little boy. A girl at work brought me a huge bag of hand-me-downs from her son (including the absolute treasures shown above) and I have to say that I am loving the idea of having the little guy running around. I'm stoked to be the crazy mom yelling at the refs... helping him paint his Pinewood Derby car... and sending him on a mission to who-knows-where.  It still doesn't seem real, but I'm definitely getting more excited as the time gets closer. And, in case you're wondering... and I know that you are... We have chosen a name for our little guy but will not be sharing until he's born. But, for now, we'll call him B. ;)

And speaking of babies, MY NIECE ARRIVED!! Madison Marie Pizza was born on 11/10/11, 5 lb. 12 oz, 18". She is such a doll! I hate that I can't afford to go meet her in person, but my mom and sister-in-law keep the photos coming regularly, so that'll hold me over for now. 

I still can't believe my big brother's a Daddy! So cute!

Well, I think that pretty much colors me caught up. Taylor & I are just working hard, saving up as much as we can. I'm excited for the upcoming holidays, even though I won't be able to be with my family. But, my in-laws and my FL family are just wonderful and I'm sure will make the season just as bright. :)

Until next time... ciao!