A Happy (yet Slightly Moody) Anniversary

Well, as I said in my last post, Ted and I celebrate our anniversary whenever Memorial Day weekend happens to fall (for now). So, in anticipation of our 2 year anniversary, Ted gave me his present early!!! How could he not, when it came in the mail just dying to be opened??

This year, Ted got me something so cute, perfect and unique...and the best part is that it was made by Gussy herself! For those of you that don't know Maggie, you should click on that link and see all the amazing things she makes.

Here are some pics of my new purse and wallet (a.k.a. Ruffle Gus). These pics are from Maggie's Picasa website, where you can see all of her work. Very talented.

Thanks Ted!! Thanks Maggie!!

So, you would think that then it would be my turn to give my gift to Ted...well, you see, I had such a hard time deciding what to get him, that now it is going to be here late. Boo. :(

But, it's okay, because he knows what it is anyways, because we are both horrible at keeping secrets and we love to play guessing games. He is soooo excited to get this present. This is from Simple. Ted LOVES Simple stuff, he's already got some shoes from there, as do I. :)

Isn't it funny that we both got each other bags?? (Well, a purse and a satchel.) We are so alike sometimes...I guess two years will do that to you. :)

Our official anniversary isn't until May 27th, but we have a Baccalaureate Service to attend that night, so I believe we are going to go out for dinner and such on the 28th...we have to be flexible. :) Who knows when we will go, it doesn't matter to me what day it falls on, just as long as we get a chance to celebrate what we have.

Oh, and in case you were wondering about the 'slightly moody' part of this post's title...Let me just explain that the pregnancy is getting to me and once in a while (okay probably more like at least once a day) I take it out on Ted somehow. Even though, it is definitely not his fault that I am uncomfortable, tired, sad, hungry, uncomfortable some more, or just plain unsatisfied with whatever is going on around me. It's crazy what hormones do to me, I would want to steer clear of me, too. :)

So, a big, huge, fat, sorry goes out to Ted along with all my love on our anniversary.

Eloise will be here soon enough. :)

Sneak Peeks

This is a post where the name of our Blog, Pocket-Sized Peeks, is completely appropriate. Today I was organizing/nesting/obsessing.. whatever you like to call it...in Eloise's room, and I couldn't help but share some of my favorite things. I think her room is perfect, and I can't wait until Eloise gets here so we can take full advantage of it!!

Enjoy!

And...get EXCITED...she is on her way!

Just some Pictures...

Here are some pics from a recent day where the weather was actually warmer than 45 degrees...A walk in the woods and a little guitar. :)

One of my favorite nieces at the baby shower, along with one of my favorite friends, Maggie.

...and the gorgeous quilt that Mom Polleys made for Eloise!

Baby Pool

This is a great idea! Tami took a poll of when everyone in our family thinks little Eloise will be born, as well as her weight and length. Whoever has the closest guess gets a gift card to Meijer.

(And, if Ted and I don't win, I assume that whoever wins will donate the card to us! Haha...kidding...kind of) :)

Click on this link to see the bets!

Baby Pool

Baby Showers!

So far, I have been to two baby showers and they both have been so much fun! The first baby shower was a couple weeks ago and women from the church staff threw it for me. There were only four of us there, but it didn't matter. There was lots of good food and conversation. :)

The next shower was on May 2nd, and it took place at the Polleys' Parents house. A lot of my friends from high school/college were there, along with my sisters, my dad's girlfriend, some nieces and family friends. Ted and I are so blessed to have such great family and friends. :) We got so many useful and gorgeous things for Eloise.

Here are some of the pictures from the latest shower: (I have more to post, but my camera is not with me as of now...these are from Tami's camera) :)

My Sis, Sam, and I (and Jamie!)

Sam, busy being a Mom :)

Me...Big and Pregs (the blue chair in the background makes my belly seem even bigger!)

A GORGEOUS quilt Mom Polleys made for Eloise!

More pics tomorrow...and Maggie! I have that one pic of us, I promise I will send it to you tomorrow! :)

33 Weeks and Counting!

I am uploading a pic of me taken this morning by my lovely hubby (thanks!) before I came to work. At 33 weeks, I am finally feeling the "effects" of having 20-some extra pounds around my midsection. Yesterday I subbed, and by 1:30pm I was ready for a nap and my back and feet felt like I was 100 years old. Ted explained this by, "Well there's pregnant and then there's super-pregnant." I am assuming I have entered the super-pregnant stage. :)

This week Ted and I built the crib and changing table! we were so proud of each other because we worked together, me reading the directions and handing out pieces and Ted wrenching them together. Usually when we build stuff we end up fighting or getting frustrated at each other because the we messed up on the directions or something....but not this time! It was fun to build the crib and really, really easy. :)

Here are some pics of the nursery so far...we don't have shades on the window yet or any decorations, but all of the "big" stuff is FINALLY done. We have only been talking about painting and furniture for forever! :)

New Pic!

Finally, I posted a new pic of my ever-growing belly! Just look to the right, and you will see me. :)

The doctor says everything is right on track and both of us are looking good and healthy! yay!

I'll Pass...Thank you!

Yesterday, I took a drive to Gaylord because I was assuming that the new Meijer had finally opened there, and we are in the need of lots of household/upkeep type items that Ted and I would like to get for a good price, while at the same time not selling our soul to Wal-Mart. Sorry Wal-Mart, but we just don't like you and your practices.

But, when I got to my destination, the Meijer was definitely not open. Luckily for me my trip was not wasted because there happens to be a Kohl's and an Old Navy right across the street. :) Nothing at Old Navy will fit me right now unless I buy large or x-large and then I wouldn't be able to wear it after Eloise is born, so that was a no go. But, I did find a cute little tee-shirt for Eloise that was on sale (as if she doesn't already have enough)!!

At Kohl's I was seriously tempted to buy lots of other 'must-have' items for Eloise, but then I felt silly because with two baby showers coming up there is no need for me to keep buying her stuff she might receive from others in the coming weeks.

I did get the idea to buy a new outfit for ME though! I was thinking about Easter, and church and the get together afterward and realized that I have nothing cute that fits me. I have pants and jeans and tee's and such, but nothing super cute and spring-like. First, I looked at the Maternity section. That made me want to go home right then. I don't know who designs maternity clothes, but as the months pass Ted and I have noticed it is hard to find "normal" clothes. I think,for some reason, maternity designers think that pregnant women need bigger than normal decorations plastered all over their shirts for their bigger than normal bellies. NOT TRUE!

So, I skipped that section and went to the area I usually find stuff in. I found a brown skirt that doesn't have a zippered waist and so it will work before AND after the baby arrives. And, since dressy shirts are made longer and drapey-er these days, (sorry, I am really bad at describing clothes and what they look like), I found a shirt that accents my belly and keeps me looking like a normal in-style person. I also bought a necklace to match.

I was surprised that Ted didn't seem to mind, in fact he was happy I bought something. Even though we don't have much money and our #1 car is headed to the grave (slowly, but surly) Ted knew that I was running out of clothing options and it just makes a girl feel good to look fabulous in something new! :)

Eloise Iden Polleys

Okay, so I haven't posted the photos like I said I would...BUT I decided to wait until the nursery was completely finished before posting pics of the different pieces. It just makes it easier for me that way! :)

We are making progress by the way: Ted and I picked a paint color for Eloise's room. It's called Purpling Rain...just enough purple to go along with the bedding but not too much purple that would make you think of the flying purple people eater! We got started on the painting today, but did not get that far because 1.) I was not in the right frame of mind. I was in perfectionist mode and when I get like that I don't even want to be around me, so I left the room and went and did the dishes because I can handle doing that perfectly ;). And, 2.) Ted was really tired after work and me abandoning him didn't help, so he quit about 20 minutes later. I didn't blame him.

We are having a friend over for dinner anyway, so it's better to prepare for that. Actually, we are also having friends over tomorrow for dinner AND even more friends over on Thursday. It is fun to have people over and "entertain" but I must say it gets a little pricey (but well worth it). And, we might as well have people over and go out as much as we can these last 10 to 11 weeks, because then it's a whole new story. :)

Yeah, that's right...10.5 weeks till June 13th! Crazy to think...and Ted and I are eagerly awaiting her arrival. Oh, and we have her middle name picked out. Eloise Iden. Iden is my Grandma Barbara's maiden name. She is my dad's mom, and she does sooooo much for our whole family, (which is a lot since she has 5 sons who have 15 (I think!) children all together, and lots of those children have children), and she is SUCH AN AMAZING Grandma. So, we want to honor my Grandma and make sure Eloise knows how important her great-grandma is to us.

Vaca Update #3

The last couple of days have been perfect! On Friday night we went to Clearwater Beach to hang out and watch the sunset. Then we went to dinner at a mexican place which was AMAZING! On Saturday Ted and I went into downtown Tampa. we went to a baby store which is one of the best ones I have ever been in, called Seedlings. Then we went to the Florida Aquarium. :) Fun times!

Eloise's first visit to an aquarium

Jellyfish

Rocky the Penguin, from South Africa

In the Aquarium

A cute owl

Sunset @ Clearwater Beach

Ted @ the beach

Vaca Update #2

Here are the latest pics: Wednesday = Caladesi Island, Thursday = Epcot


We have been having lots of fun, and we have also been avoiding severe sunburn, which is good. One of the best parts of Disney was that when Ted left the car lights on all day in the parking lot, Disney Security was more than ready and more than willing to give us a jump, free of charge! That kind of service makes you want to come back!

parents @the condo, before we head out for the day

Out on our patio @ the condo

On the ferry to Caladesi Island

Me and a random lady out in the Gulf @ the Island

beautiful beach

Epcot @ night

Ted after stocking up on our Disney goods

In Italy

In France

Norway

Minnie at her Butterfly Garden

Simba, of course

and we can't forget Dori and Marlin

Us w/ Mickey (in the Fantasia movie)