April showers bring May baby.

I really can't believe that I only have four weeks left. My mom came from Maryland for the shower that my friends in my ward gave me. I also had my Awesome friends in Utah throw me a fun shower that I did not take any pictures at. Everyone was super kind and very generous. I got a ton of cute outfits for this little guy, he is already spoiled and he is not even here yet. I am still feeling great and now I guess it is just the countdown. I hope to post some more photos soon.

Cupcakes, Cakes and Cribs (Well my Nursery)

So as you can tell I have been super busy painting sewing and cooking. I had a neighbor who approached me two days before her daughter got married and she asked me to make her a wedding cake, so the pink flowered cake was the best that I could do on such short notice. Then a week or so later my friend was having a birthday party for her son and I offered to make cupcakes and a cake for his pirate themed birthday. In the midst of all of this I was in the process of refinishing a trunk that was my great grandfather's, a new armoir that now will be used as a changing table, and a crib. So to say the least I have been busy. Well once I finished my painting projects I started all of my sewing projects which included, sewing a new bumper,a new bedskirt, new curtains, a new backdrop for the changing table, a carseat cover and to finish that all off two new pillows to go on the rocking chair where I will be spending a few sleepless nights here in the near future.

So things are good, I am getting nervous and excited all at once. I have a little over eight weeks to go, and to tell you the truth that really blows my mind. I will be heading up to Utah tomorrow to go and see my friends before my doctor will not let me out of town. Anyways I hope everyone enjoyed seeing photos of the nursery.

The sixth month of pregnancy

So I guess now I need to post some photos of my "baby bump" I feel more like I am having a baby whale. I can't believe that I only have 12 weeks to go. It is a surreal feeling. This is something that I have dreamed about and hoped for all my life and it is just around the corner. I have really felt fantastic throughout my entire pregnancy, with the exception of some really bad heartburn. I included some pictures of the craddle bumper, blanket and bedskirt I made for the little guy. We still have yet to pick out a name. Scott is not cooperating with that. Anyways, I do look forward to the little guy's arrival and no matter how anxious that I am, I believe that all will be well when he is born.

We are having a BOY!

I wish I could tell each of you how excited that I am. They said everything looks good. So yes there you have it I am having a baby boy.

Christmas on the East Coast

So Where do I begin? I feel as though the last month has been a total blur. However I had the best time. When we were in Maryland Scott and I went to my Dad'd miniature horse farm to see the new baby and to feed the other horses. Scott was asked to be Santa Claus at the last minute and he did a pretty good job. It was funny to see Santa with red eyebrows! Scott and I were able to go down to the Visitor's center and see all the beautiful Christmas lights. We were also able to help my Mom and Dad put on a Christmas Eve Dinner for about a 100 people. We had a live nativity where I sewed all the costumes. ( they still need some work). We were also able to go to my niece's baby blessing. She was a angel the whole day right until I wanted to take her photo where she started screaming. It was a very sweet blessing, I even started to cry myself, I guess because I will be having my own child blessed soon. It was a very special day. My brother and his wife put on a nice brunch for all of us. It was nice to gather all together and celebrate Ila Joy Pratt's arrival!

Scott and I made Christmas Dinner for my family and my nephew showed up with his own little version of a goatee. My nephew Luke and Alma also were so kind as to share thier popsicle with one another and I was lucky enough to capture that moment on camera. Another great moment of the holidays was when I caught my dad using the leaf blower to blow away the 24 inches of snow that fell in one day. It was a fun trip and I am looking forward to going back again really soon.

Christmas in Washington D.C.

I know that it has been awhile since my most recent post. Life has been extremly busy. About three weeks ago Scott and I headed up to San Francisco to my Aunt's 80th birhtday party. It was fun we headed downtown San Francisco and we had the nostalgic sourdough breadbowls with yummy clam chowder. It was a little cooler then we were used to, however it was nice to get away for a weekend. As soon as I returned home to Southern California I was busy from the moment that I arrived through our front door. Our ward Activities Chairman asked if Scott and I would be in charge of the food for our ward Christmas party. I had about five days left until that happened, so my new friend Margo came to the rescue and helped me throw this dinner together.

We had Chicken Kiev, Baked Potatoes and green beans with bacon bits. It was overall very nice. That week Margo, Norma (the relief society pres) and me made 250 cream puffs. It was a fun afternoon to cook with the ladies and the cream puffs turned out amazing. As soon as that dinner was over I was off to Maryland for Christmas. I was so tired and slept on the entire flight.

As soon as I got here my mother and I decided that it was time for me to buy some maternity clothes. Which I must say look retarded on me. I kind of have a belly but nothing to fill maternity clothes yet. I bought a few things, but I must admit that rubberbands are holding up my pants these days not belts.

As soon as I arrived in Maryland, it snowed 24 inches. It was so beautiful. My wonderul mother put out bird feed for the winter birds, and we had a parade of birds in our backyard. It was neat to see such a neat variety. I also have had some time to catch up with a few of my old friends. I met her for dinner just last night. It was nice to go to one of my favorite sandwich shops here in the D.C. area. Potbellys is the greatest sandwich ever, and not to mention the awesome oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. All I have to say is YUMMY. I don't usually ever indulge in dessert at a restaurant, however these cookies came directly from heaven.

Well, Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and my husband arrives in a few hours. Oh how my life has changed. I got married and now I am almost half way done with my pregnancy. I find out a few days after I return home, if I am having a boy or a girl. I guess this will make things more real for me. I still have yet to feel anything. I am excited and nervous all in one. I am secretly hoping for a boy and soon I will find out. It is exciting. Well folks that is all for now. Have a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful new year.

The Apple Orchards of Southern California

Just the other day, I went to go exploring by myself, and I loved it. I loved it so much that I invited three friends to go and do it again. The town of Oak Glen is a little town nestled up in the mountains. I believe it is the only place that actually gets cool in Southern California. It was nice to feel the cool air and actually have to wear a sweater. My purpose for going to Oak Glen was to buy Apples to make homemade applesauce. So last week I spent Eight hours peeling, coring and cutting apples, but the end product was amazing.

I loved all the little quaint shops shattered through the town. The Apple Cider donuts were a little slice of heaven for my pregnant belly. I loved the drive and the changing leaves. My entire trip was reminiscent of a cold autumn day in Maryland or a trip through the mountains of Utah. The Old nostalgic costumes that were at Riley's farm were replica's of old nobleman and woman. The old style candy confections were sinfully delicious. The restaurants were open and friendly.

The trip was enjoyable and I wish I had about 20 of my friends from Utah there, but until that happens I will just have to post pictures. That is all for now!