Happy Birthday to me!

I'm convinced I have the best husband in the world. Brad is SO good to me, I couldn't ask for a better man. We had fun celebrating, he took me out to get a message, dinner, movie, and an overnight stay. The message was amazing, it's been too long since I've had one. My lower back has been very sore from carrying this big baby around. We ate dinner at Roosters, and they brought me caramel bread pudding with ice cream for dessert. This is hands down my new favorite dessert, I enjoyed it SO much, especially because I've been so strict on my new diabetes diet. Then we went and saw the new Brad Pitt movie, Moneyball. Really good movie. It was nice to go back to the hotel and relax, such a good night. Yvonne was in town, she watched James while we were out. He just loves her, I'm so thankful.

Suprise for me when we got back to the hotel

My Handsome Hubby

Just got back from the doctor's office. Blake is measuring right on track, a little on the big side. Which really doesn't suprise me! We did an ultrasound today, he weighs 5 1/2 lbs! James had an appointment too, with his pediatrician. He weighs 27 1/2 lbs and is 34" tall. He had to get TWO shots :( I hate seeing him cry like that, it breaks my heart :( :( So the verdict is I have gestational diabetes... I have to prick my finger 4 times a day to measure my blood sugar, write down EVERYTHING I eat, and count carbs. So much for completely enjoying this pregnancy! It hasn't even been a week, I'm craving chocolate SO bad, especially chocolate fudge donuts... yummy! I think that'll be my first treat after Blake is born :)

Canning

I must say, I have suprised myself. I actually canned this year! Sometimes I feel like I'm turning into my mother, which is really scary. :) I did stewed tomatoes, salsa, peaches, and peach jam. Spaghetti sauce is on my list for next week. It's a lot of work, mostly time consuming. It's also exhausting, especially when you're 7 months pregnant. But I'm so glad to have all these extra goodies on hand for the winter time.

PEACH JAM

SALSA

TA DA!