Monday, December 28, 2009
He loves it.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Our Christmas.
This one of Ben's younger brothers Eric and his girlfriend Priscilla.
Don't they look great together?
And here are Ben's parents. Ben's Dad is wearing his new jersey.
After that we went to my families house
....and we didn't really take any pictures.
But here is the one picture I got of me and Roxanne.
We has a great time at my families though.
My Grandparents are in town. It's always nice to see them.
Ben and I also got a camcorder for Christmas.
We decided we needed one now that we were going to have a little boy :)
Speaking of which-- I am ready to have my kid already.
This is starting to drag out.
I still have until MARCH. That seems like forever away.
Everyone says, "Oh it will go by so fast." Well. It's not.
So please don't comment that to me. haha.
I'm just ready already. I feel him all moving around
and look at his little boy clothes, and I want to hold him.
Also, I don't want to work full time anymore.
It's hard being huge and working 12 hour night shifts nursing.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Life is better with doggies.
Friday, December 11, 2009
26 Weeks
Monday, December 7, 2009
My New Boyfriend Finnaeus.
I look like a natural huh? haha.
He was happy I was holding him.
"You're picky about everything!"
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving.
When I stand next to Ben I look huge! haha.
I also look super pale...which I am...but oh well.
Olives on toes! haha.
This Thanksgiving Ben and I have really felt SO thankful for our little baby boy that we will be having in March. There are no words for how blessed we feel. When we were discussing things we are thankful for at my parent's house we also talked about what we hope we will have accomplished before next year. Ben was so cute when he said, "Well, something I'm nervous about is being a good dad, so hopefully by next year I will feel more confident as a dad. I just want to be a good one" How cute is that?? He hadn't said anything about being nervous to me, but it made me happy to know it means so much to him.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
My Baby Bump. (23 Weeks)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Happy Birthday Spencer!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
It's All Good.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Take My Hand
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tiny Update
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Cha Cha Cha Changes
3) Yes, you read right. I went to the gym! I hurt my arm the other day and when I went to grab it I just grabbed this soft, lumpy mass of an arm. I even recall the word "Sick!" coming out of my mouth. Ever since then I have been going to the gym everyday! The whole first part of my pregnancy I felt awful and tired all the time so I never went, but I am trying to get back to my old schedule! I don't want to have my baby in March and realize that my whole body (not just my stomach) is a huge, soft mess. So yay for that change!
4) I bought my first pair of maternity pants last night! I was really opposed to the idea, but I actually found some really cute jeans at Old Navy that aren't the full panel (which scared me). I can still wear my old jeans right now, but I can just tell they are getting uncomfortable. Mostly when I sit down I feel like I need to unbutton the top button. I also got a really cute pink maternity sweater. I am SOOO pumped for cold weather. Going into Old Navy and seeing all the coats, sweaters, and scarfs just made me sooooo excited. I want everything in that store right now! Ben and I also spent a long time looking at all the baby clothes. They are so stinking cute! It made me so happy and excited! We get to find out if we are having a girl or a boy on November 3, and the anticipation is killing me!
5) Those are really the big changes as of late. I'm pretty sure all my posts will be about my pregnancy and even after that they will all be about my kid. But honestly, who can blame me? We feel so blessed, and I seriously am so happy that is all I want to talk about. So get ready for more prego/baby talk!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Long Time No Blog
I have been working full time, on the night shift 7p-7a. This has definitely been messing with my sleep hours. Even on my days off I find myself able to stay up until 3 in the morning and wake up around 1 in the afternoon. Sadly, I have messed with Ben's sleeping as well. He has started to go by my schedule too. On his days off he will often sleep when I do in order to see me more. However, its really not that bad. The hours I mean. The job is freaking hard. Especially since I have felt like trash ever since I got knocked up. haha. I like my job though. I feel like I have learned a ton already. I have also made a lot of new friends, which is nice because I have been mourning the loss of my nursing school buds since they moved.
So, next week is my first week off of orientation. I will be all by myself with my own patients. I have been paired with a nurse this whole time, but she has steadily given my more responsibility. I have pretty much been on my own for a number of weeks. However, she has always been available to answer questions and now she wont be. I was able to make my own schedule so I wont necessarily be working with her. So we'll see how it goes.
It will be nice to work Mon, Tue, Wed and then not again until the next Wed. Not too shabby.
So I have kept true to my commitment to watch more football. Ben and I have been watching all the Tech games. We even went to the Tech vs. Rice game with Ben's brother Rick and his girlfriend Lesla. It was a lot of fun. Here we are:
As far as the pregoness goes, I am still trying to convince myself and others that I have a baby bump. I kept telling everyone I had a legitimate bump, but then I took a picture and realized there was really nothing there....However, that was a few weeks ago, and I am almost 16 weeks now. I think I now have a somewhat legitimate bump. What do you think? I might just be trying really hard to stick my gut out. haha. I'm ready to be out of the "Man she needs to go to the gym" phase and enter the "That is definitely a baby" phase.
I guess I just want some proof that my barfing all the time and feeling disgusting 24/7 means something! Haha. I also have really enjoyed seeing the ultrasounds! Last one I had the baby was moving all over the place. That was nice to see because in the one before, the baby was just sitting there. I might be ready to show more, but I'm not ready to feel the internal kicks all the time. I am also SOOOO ready to know if it is a girl or a boy. I think I still have four or five weeks before that though. Maybe next time I blog we will know. haha. JK--I'll try to be better about it now that I've been feeling a little better.Friday, September 4, 2009
He won my heart!
Ben: Babe, let's watch sportscenter.
Me: No!! Please don't make me!! I've already promised to care more about the games! Don't make me watch pointless bantering about it!
Ben: But there were football games today, and I want to see who won.
Me: Well I watched all those games, and I will just tell you who won...(obviously lying)
Ben: (Of course he sees right through me) Ok then, who won?
Me: Ummm....Brett Favre...
Ben: Brett Favre won what?
Me: Ummm...Brett Favre won my heart!
Ben: Whatever Natalie. (trying not to laugh)
Background: I recently saw Brett being interveiwed and decided that he is a nice looking guy! I told Ben this, and I have brought Brett up in many conversations lately just because Ben acted like he had no idea why I liked him. I also told him whatever team Brett was on would be my favorite! So there. That's me being more enthusiastic about football! Haha.
He's a good looking football player. See?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
LAME-O
Friday, July 17, 2009
One new thing...
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ok. Here it is. :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
NCLEX results!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
uhhh...
(Me and my nephew Spency on the Fourth!)
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Finally back!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Graduation Par-tay!
Here is Ben and I...
Here is me with my bestie Megan. We made it through nursing school together!
Here's me and Crystal. I became friends with her when I met Ben.
My best friends Rachel and Presley also came. They are so much fun!
Spencer was the guest of honor! Haha. Here is Ben with him.














