Baby Update!

We had another successful trip to see the Doctor today. Our baby girl is healthy and moving around in my belly! I never get tired of hearing her little heartbeat. I can't wait to hold her in my arms. My dad once told me that having me was the best thing he ever did in his life. I have no doubt that I will feel the same way about my little girl. Knowing that I am going to be a mommy already is my proudest moment!


We are looking forward to:

-Feeling even more baby kicks
-Big teddy bear hugs and kisses on those soft baby cheeks
-Dressing her up in cute little outfits
-Watching her sleep, laugh, smile, and play
-Reading her stories
-Cuddling with her
-Playing outside and going for walks


We're going to have so much fun when you arrive! Mommy and Daddy love you baby girl!

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We're Having a Girl!

Recently we went to the Doctor's office to have another ultrasound. We were amazed at how much the baby had grown. You could see the face, eyes, nose, spine, heart, fingers, and cute little baby toes! We both marveled in the amazement of seeing our child moving on the ultrasound monitor. The next thing to appear on the screen were the words "I'm a Girl!" How exciting! I immediately felt the urge to go out and buy a present for my daughter. My husband found the cutest little summer hat for her. Daddy has good taste!

We are so grateful that our girl is healthy and growing more each day. We are truly blessed. I know I can speak for both of us when I say that we are very proud to be her parents!

We love you so much little baby girl!

Mommy and Daddy

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We're Having a Baby!

This is the cutest baby I have ever seen! It is our baby. I can't wait to meet this little person growing inside of me. I am looking forward to being a mommy. Seeing the ultrasound and hearing the heartbeat was the most amazing thing in this world.


Here are a few of the things I've been up to since I found out I was pregnant:

-Eating healthier and more often.
-Exercising 5 days a week. I am walking on the treadmill and doing prenatal yoga.
-Reading books about pregnancy. There's a lot to know!
-Getting my rest.
-Buying little things for the nursery.
-All of this and more for the baby we love so much!

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Minimum Post Requirement

How many times has this blog come in and out of retirement? A lot. I have trouble staying away for too long. I like words. I'm musing with the idea of giving myself a minimum post requirement. I was thinking of one post per month. That is totally doable. Of course there might be more if something particularly newsworthy happens.

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Blog Update

I'm not sure how much blogging I have left in me. It's been fun, but at this time I will not be putting up any new posts. If that changes you'll be the first to know! If you are interested in contacting me send me a message on Twitter. Thanks for reading!

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A Healthier Homemade Pizza

Pizza is not typically thought of as a healthy food. However, you could diverge from your traditional white crusted pie. Here is a simple recipe for making a tasty and healthier pizza.

Ingredients:

-a whole wheat/grain pizza crust

-shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 fat or part skim)

-extra virgin olive oil

-yellow bell pepper

-zucchini

-onion

-pepperoni (turkey has less fat)

-pizza sauce

Directions:

-preheat your oven according to the directions on the pizza crust package (usually 450)

-put the crust on a round pizza pan, or directly on the oven rack (if you like it extra crispy)

-rub the crust with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil

-spread the sauce on with a spoon

-sprinkle on the cheese

-chop the veggies into very fine pieces and add to the top

-serve and enjoy!

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Whistles, Pulleys, & More!

This past week we've been doing a lot of making on the MakerBot. We had some friends over, so naturally we wanted to impress them. We made another whistle. Still one of my favorite prints. Also in the mix were some lego blocks, pulleys and a jewelry box. By the way kudos to Wizard23 for creating this 3D printing goodie. It is so cool.

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Good Reading: The Pioneer Woman

If you're looking for a new blog to read check out The Pioneer Woman. She writes about cooking, photography, homeschooling and more. This city-turned-country gal is really entertaining. This is definitely a good site to add to your RSS newsreader. It is updated frequently with beautiful pictures and step-by-step cooking instructions. If you're a visual learner this is extremely helpful. Ree's (aka The Pioneer Woman) down-to-earth humor and friendliness makes you feel right at home.

Oh and she seems to be tech savvy too. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook.

This is definitely a favorite. What are some of yours?

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A Fall Meal to Fall in Love With

A pot roast, potatoes, carrots, fresh roasted green beans and warm apple sauce with cinnamon. Is your mouth watering yet? Check out this fantastic Fall meal.

Ingredients:

-pot roast

-potatoes (chopped small for faster cooking)

-carrots (Preferably the baby ones. This way you don't have to cut them.)

-a jar or two of chunky apple sauce

-cinnamon

-an onion

-cooking wine

-a box of dry onion soup mix

-cooking oil

-salt

-pepper

-garlic

-fresh cut green beans

-a loaf of french bread

Slow-Cooker Directions:

The Roast

Coat the bottom of the crock pot with a thin layer of cooking oil. Place the pot roast in the bottom and sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning to taste. Add chopped up fresh onions and a box of dry onion soup mix. Make sure to put in enough water to cover the roast. You don't want it to get too dry. Also add a little bit of cooking wine for flavor. Put the potatoes and carrots around the roast about 2 hours prior to serving. This time may vary depending on your cooking time and slow cooker.

The Fresh Cut Green Beans

It is important to use fresh cut green beans for this recipe. Spray some oil on a metal cooking sheet and put the cut beans on the tray. Cover the top of the beans with a coat of oil. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and mixed seasoning. Place them in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Simply Apple Sauce

Put your apple sauce in a microwavable container and heat it until it is warm. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and enjoy!

Oven Directions:

The pot roast can also be cooked in the oven. The veggies seem to cook a bit faster this way. Take a large pan and put oil in it. Cook the roast on the stove top with onion and seasoning until it browns. Transfer the roast to a cooking pan, cover it, and put it in the oven for four hours at 350-375 degrees. Add the veggies about an hour before it is ready. This time may be different, depending on your oven.

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Plastic Pimples

Our MakerBot has printed at least 10 or more pulleys since the last post. The only problem is that some of them are ending up with little plastic pimples. Originally this problem was thought to occur because the control panel in Skeinforge was opened. We closed it and went on to print near perfect pulleys. Some time later the Bot got an acne problem. The kink is being worked out. Soon we hope to increase the production for Team Pulley.

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