30 before 30

 

 I'm tucking my list away here and plan to mark them off as I go. I'm a total list maker so this is right up my alley.  These aren't anything major, but things I've wanted to do but have pushed to the side.

I have 3 years!

 

1. Become a mom. So this one is already in the works.

2. Finish learning French.

3. Cook at least 25 new recipes a year.

4. Buy a house.

5. Plant a garden.

6. Find a fitness class (barre, spin, Zumba) to regularly go to.

7. Volunteer on a regular basis.

8. Run a 5k.

9. Find my dream RN job.

10. Take a full spa day.

11. Try acupuncture.

12. Compete in a fitness competition.

13. Take a wine class/ visit wine country in California.

14. Float the Comal River.

15. Visit Nashville, TN.

16. Take a photography class.

17. Find a church.

18. Hike the Rocky Mountains.

19. Join a book club.

20. Read one book a month or twoish...

21. Learn how to drive a stick shift.

22. Pay off my school loans.

23. Hit up the Container Store and overhaul our house when we move this fall.

24. Zip line.

25. Take continuing education/courses for my RN.

26. Learn to sew.

27. Enter a BBQ competition.

28. Take a mother/daughter trip.

29. Go to a drive in movie.

30. Buy a pair of cowboy boots.
Okay, so I was reaching a little here.  I may revise that one. :)


vacation

Josh and I went with another couple down to Mexico this past spring for some relaxation and virgin pina coladas (for me anyway).

 We found out I was pregnant a week before we were scheduled to leave and I was kinda nervous about telling our friends going with us.  I know it shouldn't matter, but I was worried that it would be awkward me being the only one not drinking at an all inclusive resort.

It was totally fine, and we all had a blast!  Here are a few pictures I took on our little vacation!  I'm working on taking more pics because I seriously lack in that department.

   

                           *My first "belly pic" lol!  I was 5/6 weeks there.

It totally looks like I don't shave my arm pits in that picture....I promise I do!! :)

                                               **Yummy food and virgin daiquiris! :)

   Baby's first Mexico trip was a success, and may be our last vacation for awhile so we definitely enjoyed!!

Oh baby!

                                 

Well..since I'm pregnant, quitting my job,  and moving across the country AGAIN, I figured I might as well document all this craziness Josh and I are about to start in the next few months.

                                                                  Surprise!!!


I mean, who doesn't want to be almost 7 months pregnant by the time we move this fall??? I totally do.

I love looking at all of the pregnancy blogs/mommy blogs and definitely want to join in on the fun.  I bought a book to document this pregnancy, but I think I'd rather post here. :)

                   I am currently 17 weeks pregnant, and am due early this December! 

Josh found out that we will be transferring to Texas late summer/early fall, so we've both been in "moving mode".  I've been frantically planning where we're going to live, pregnancy stuff, all kinds of craziness.  We're both happy about this move since he's from TX and will be closer to family but it's kind of bittersweet.   

  Is this your first pregnancy: Yes

When did you find out you were pregnant: April 1, 2013....April fools bfp!

Was it planned: Yes.  Well, for the most part. Josh and I decided we wanted to start this spring after our vacation with friends in April.  It happened a little sooner than we both thought, but are both ecstatic!

Who was with you when you found out: I was by myself.  I didn't believe it at first.  Took a few more tests and a digital to confirm. :) 

Who was the first person you told: I told Josh and my mom at the same time.

How did your parents react: Happy!!

How far along are you: 17 weeks, 18 this Friday

What was your first symptom: cramping mostly.  Oh, and waking up at 5 in the morning dying for a lemonade.  I wound up driving to the nearest fast food restaurant and almost threw a fit because they weren't open for another hour. Yes, total brat move.

What is your due date: December 4, 2013

Do you know the sex of the baby: Nope!  We find out at the end of July!

Have you picked out names: Perhaps.  Josh has already decided on both boy/girl names.  I'll have the final say though ;). We shall see.

How much weight have you gained: About 8lbs.  I like cookies. A lot.

Symptoms: I finally am starting to feel better!  I wanted to text Josh yesterday that I feel like I'm "high on life".  I have so much more energy and don't feel hung over like I was all throughout the first trimester.

Feeling: Really good!

Food cravings: Sweets, citrus, chocolate milk, the world.

What I miss: WINE lol.

 

We finally find out the sex of the baby July 26th, my mom is spending the weekend for some fun shopping and girl time! 

Just sayin....

In honor of working last night I thought I'd do a little nurse post.  These pins make me literally LOL.  Thought I'd share a few :)

My fav!  It's so true.!

 

Okay, now onto more pressing issues like....

and

Night, ya'll!

Sweet Summertime!

I don't know about ya'll, but I totally appreciate vacations so much more now that I'm a "working adult" lol!  Josh and I headed to Mexico last week for a few days and it was amazing. 

Seriously, I had a terrible case of the blahsies when we boarded the plane back to Indiana.  The thought of working 4 night shifts in a row the night we came back did not seem all that enticing to me ;).

Moving on...

We stayed at the Now Jade resort in Puerto Morelos and it was wonderful.  Everyone was so friendly and it was definitely a chill vaca, which was MUCH needed.

  http://www.nowresorts.com/jade/

A few more pics

Happy Sunday ya'll!



Lately....

My family came for a visit a few weeks ago which made me definitely a happy girl!  This was my family's first time in Chicago so we did all of the Chicago "biggies".

Whenever my mom and I get together we always have to make a Trader Joe's trip! :)

The last two pictures were taken in Ohio on our visit with some of Josh's family!

Happy Friday!



Tuesday

Randomly random ramblings again :)

1. I really wanna get this little blog going again but can't get it together.  I always tell myself  to take lots of pics to share on my blog but then wind up taking 2 pics.  Blogger fail.   

2. I went back to Louisiana for a few days and had a fabulous time visiting family and friends.  As much as I love visiting, it's almost not worth it because of the heartache when it's time to leave.  I hate saying that but man, you would think a year being away it would be a little easier.  Alas, it does not.

3. I keep telling myself to enjoy the "adventure" of traveling to different states with Josh and the pup because it won't always be like this. 

4. It is 40 degrees here today.  I have the FIRE going.  It's April. Get it together weather.

5. I've had such an intense desire to spend money lately lol.  I've always been pretty frugal but lately I just want to buy everything in sight.  Gotta reign it in lol.

6. I spent $200 at the grocery and health food store yesterday getting some healthier options for the hubby and I. 

I just ate 8 oreos. 

Great.