REGISTRY!!!

My mom and I spent 4 hours at BabiesRUs registering for stuff! So fun yet overwhelming!
Registry #: 49172018

11 WEEKS!

So we had our first Prenatal appointment!!! I was so unbelievable nervous/ scared! You hear all the sad stories and the bad possibilities that you can't help but be scared! But praise The Lord we have a little active monkey!
When we first went in the doctor tried to listen to the babies heart beat with one of those doppler things with no luck. Which at this point made me almost cry! I was praying so hard LORD PLEASE! Then she said because I'm only about 10 weeks she's not worried. Move forward to ultrasound.... that baby would not hold still!!! She's gonna be like her daddy! (Yes I say she cause B SWEARS its a girl so it's habit now) We could then see the flutters of the heart and were able to see our lil one! Do tee measured her at 11weeks and 1 day... So about 3 days older then I predicted. Still due August 17, 2013! Sssoooo excited!

10 weeks and counting

Now that we have officially anounced that I am pregnant, I can talk about everything! Basically my main "symptom" is being exhausted! Oh and nauseous at times.
This entire thing has been a huge rollercoaster of emotions; scared, excited, worried, happy etc. I spend most days afraid something is going to go wrong. I know either way its out of my control, but cant help but worry. Thursday is our first appointment; prayers are appreciated!
On a positive note we have picked a nursery "theme" ..... SOCK MONKEY! Our little monkey is already loved so much, I cant even explain.

We also have purchaded and assembled our crib!!!! So exciting!

Holiday season is here!!!

Is anyone else excited about this???? I AM! This is my absolute favorite time of the year! Besides the 10 pounds I gain, what's not to like?
Today I sat down and started to plan our thanksgiving day dinner. Which by the way will be consisting of our entire family at our little apartment. So anyways planning... it's what I do. I'm thinking the obvious usuals; turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Then finish it all off with pumpkin and apple pie. I really want to pull this off and wow my family, so any suggestions for other food?
Now onto decor! What center piece should I make? What dishes to use? Should I do an ice breaker or little favors? Any input? lol ill let you know how it goes!

Oh so much...

I have literally been so busy that I am exhausted! I told the Mr. I wanted to spend some time with him and not fall asleep. Poor guy!
I went from working part-time 2 days a week, to full-time only getting 1 full day off each week. It's grueling, but the bills will be paid! I feel for my husband; I'm not there with him often and it's beginning to take a toll on him. I just keep telling myself it's only for a season and it will pass.
On that note... My "season" of being a "Rowe" has officially come to an end! The name change process is in full swing; just the DMV to go. It has taken us a little longer than necessary, due to the state of California not accepting our marriage license until mid October! Crazy! All is said and done now PTL!
On a lighter note... I picked up crocheting again! So relaxing and a nice cheap craft. I'm currently making a hat and beginning a tree skirt. (CAN'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS!!!)
Ok so there's a little update on life. Nothing serious, just life.
Have a blessed day!

Retreats...

I have been completely exhausted and felt like bologna the past few days. I have not felt like doing anything at all, but sleep! Bleh! To answer everyone's first question: no I am not pregnant. Geesh!
So enough about me! Today's little tip is one that everyone hears or knows but I'm sure rarely practices! As the Mr. and I began looking at the calendar for the next year and all the things we want to do and be apart of, we realized the church retreats are going to take a large part of our budgets! (Young adults, women's, couple's, Men's and any ones added in) so we decided to make it a continues habit to put $20-$30 in my old school piggy bank each payday! Don't worry, old school piggy bank is not so old that he will need to die to get the contents out.
With this habit we are hoping each time a retreat sign up is announced there will be enough in there to allow us to participate! Any other suggestions? Ideas for budgeting?

Also I thought I'd share a few meals I made this week:
Honey lime shrimp w/ rice (delicious)
Stuffed crescent rolls (filling!)
Chicken tacos! (Yum)
An chicken broccoli alfredo

All of these were deliciously cheap! If you'd like the actual recipe let me know. As I said before I haven't felt well so Im not up to typing it all out right now. Have a blessed day!

Our love languages

Ive been married for a mere 2 weeks, but in these 2 weeks the Lord has truly been opening my eyes and speaking to me. Today the "5 love languages" comes to mind. We are often told as a couple to learn our spouses love languages so that we can love them as they need to be loved. I have an addendum to this. (Story time)
Last night the Mr. texted to let me know he left the carport open for me to park in (there is seriously limited parking at our complex.). I simply said ok. Then later today he proceeded to ask me "how'd you like parking in the carport?," with a bit more excitement then I thought necessary. Again I said ok. As he left for work and I began to think I realized him parking elsewhere so that I could park close to the apartment (and not requiring me to walk far alone when leaving for work at 930pm) was him "speaking" his love language. He was being protective, and giving up something he's used for 2 years now! He was "saying" I love you both times he brought up the carport!
So I suggest we learn our spouses "love languages" not only so we can speak it, but so we can realize when they are saying "I love you."