crocs - they've done it again

Well, I do believe that Crocs have come out with a shoe that is both comfortable and stylish (personally I think that most of them are pretty cute, but some would disagree with me).
Say hello to the Croc Prima.
Today I purchased the black ones and am quite pleased with both the look and the feel. They are just like most other slip on flats, but quite a bit more comfortable than most.

guess where I went today...

Lemon Lime Twist and Coconut were the two delicacies that Jamie and I made at Crave today.

Me - excited that I finally get Crave cupcakes. Hoorah!

Best cupcakes I've ever had. Just so sugary delicious.

weekend

Sights from my weekend off in Edmonton.

beauty

One of the better pictures I've taken in a long time.
AND one of the biggest rainbows I've ever seen. I now know why they say only fools chase the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It's because the rainbow doesn't have a stationary spot. I think I already knew this, but THIS particular rainbow was literally moving along side with us as we drove up the road to Three Hills, AB.
Absolutely spectacular.

Week 19

Ok so I couldn't decide which picture to post. The first one is me relaxing my stomach muscles and not an exact side profile. The second picture is me on a direct side profile and I don't remember if I was relaxing my stomach muscles.
I have popped and am now officially wearing maternity jeans.

snow

THIS is what I woke up to this morning.

What kind of normal city gets snow in May anyway?
And here I thought I was going to get a head start on my tan.
Just call me 'ole whitey.
No, actually, please don't.

closure

I echo Beth's comment today (about herself), in that I have never been so emotionally invested in a tv relationship.
I am henceforth referring to the relationship between Jim & Pam from The Office. (Henceforth...that kinda reminds me of Dwight. Anyway.)
Two nights ago I dreamt about Pam & Jim. And I was Pam. Heartbroken over Jim not liking me. It was intense. Jamie was not so impressed.
There was much sobbing involved.
Last night I had a totally unrelated dream but Michael (the boss) from The Office was randomly one of the people in my dream.
I think I just needed closure. You see, I've been waiting since last Thursday to watch the season finale of The Office. I think I was going crazy.
Miraculously, Beth and I found the episode online to watch and we watched it all.
It was really good and I think I have my closure.
Until next season...

week 18

feelings...

I keep feeling the baby move! It's really cool now that I know what it feels like.
It's also like the baby is more real to me now.
It usually happens in the late afternoon or evening when I'm sitting still relaxing.
Oh and yesterday Jamie and I went to a 2nd hand book store and I got a ton of fun parenting books, advice books and 2 books on parenting philosophies that I'd like to read up on.
Now I have no excuse not to read.
PS I'm totally loving talking to young and old parents about babies, labour, parenting and all that good stuff.

upset stomach

Oh and on Tuesday I had my first vomiting episode since being pregnant.
But I'm not sure what caused it. I had just eaten applesauce for breakfast and then on the drive over to Dawn & Eric's I started feeling nauseous. It didn't take long for me to empty my stomach into their toilet.
Man, I'm so glad I didn't have morning sickness.
Woot.
I should check the expiry date on that applesauce.

movements...

Today I felt the baby move.
Beth, Tara, Amanda and I were on our way back from grocery shopping and I was sitting in the front seat. I'd been feeling a bit of pressure in the belly so when I felt this little poke-type of feeling I was taken aback. It wasn't a big feeling and I was pretty sure it wasn't gas (which is apparently what kicks/movements get mistaken for). I said to the girls, "I don't think that was gas."
Then I started to question the feeling and then I got another kick/movement.
Then another.
And I think I just got one more right now.
So that's pretty cool - I think I'm still second-guessing it...but what else could it be?
That's what I keep telling myself.

Banff

Today Jamie and I went to Banff with Dawn & Eric. It was so beautiful! I've been to Lake Louise before, but never Banff - the city/village.
Here are some pictures from our day.

Pic in Banff

Taken in Lake Minnewanka Park near Banff.

crazy

I have a low tolerance for long meetings. No matter how "good" they are, I am done by (at most) 2 hours in. I get antsy and tune out. My legs start bouncing and my mind wanders. I think about how nice it is outside (or how crappy the weather is) and how much I'd like to ___________ (fill in the blank).
I think this is where I can rely on my Birkman to back me up - my need for change is 97 out of 100.
I need change. Maybe I should allow myself to walk around the room, switch seats and try using different pens to take notes.
Basically I go crazy.

Week 17