Thanksgiving 2010

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was very busy but so much fun!

On Wednesday it all got kicked off with cooking and then Noah's 15 month checkup and then Gabby's first birthday party. Noah was pooped after all of that!

On Thursday we loaded up early and headed to Mawmaw's house in country. We had a great time playing with the donkeys, taking the family picture and stuffing ourselves silly. Great memories!

Friday we attempted some shopping but decided it was too stressful with all of the people out and about.

On Saturday morning we headed to Oil City for Uncle Charles's 80's birthday. Noah had a blast meeting family members!

Rez Cruise...

Last night we went out on the boat on the rez for a little evening cruise. We put in at Pelahatichie Bay and then cruised over to Castaways where we docked and ate a yummy dinner. I had hot wings and the catfish poboy. Everyone else also really enjoyed the food. We sat outside and enjoyed the band and the tiki torches and it was just like be on vacation. It was great. By the time we got back in the boat it was dark and so we just kind of cruised around the main part of the rez. Close to 10:00, we got tired and packed it up. It was great fun. That was my first time to go out at night. And Castaways was fabulous. Oh, we all shared a piece of the cheesecake for dessert. O.M.G. You have never eaten cheesecake until you have eaten their cheesecake. I will go back if nothing else, just for the cheesecake.

5 weeks, 5 days, but whose counting?...

...Well, I am of course! It is hard to believe that it is only 5 weeks and 5 days until "D" Day!

Steven and I have been so busy trying to finish up all of the last minute things that we can before baby Noah is born. It is such an exciting and scary time!

I have started to get a little nervous about the delivery, but all of my "mommy" friends have been so good about sharing their experiences with me and giving me guidance.

The nursery is almost done. We hung the curtains tonight and all we really have left to do is hang up the stuff we bought for his walls. I will be posting pictures very soon!

Steven's coworkers threw us the most wonderful shower this week. They are all so sweet! It was so much fun.

Basically I have just been in pregnancy and baby lala land all summer long. It has been GREAT and a much needed vacation and rest from work. Tomorrow morning Steven and I are going to a car seat safety class to learn how to properly install our car seat. That should be interesting.

And that's it about it from the Densmore house for now. I have posted a belly pic for your enjoyment!

5 Things...

Five things I am thankful for today are:

1.) Some energy! I know that the whole fatigue thing comes back with a vengeance during the third trimester in most pregnancies, but I have just been shocked at how exhausted I have been. Granted, a lot of this might be the heat in addition to nearing the eight months preggers mark, but I have been struggling to get anything done! Today I had a little burst of energy, though, and was able to get a good bit done!

2.) Farmers. I was craving fresh fruits and veggies, so I headed for the Farmers Market this afternoon. Fresh fruit and veggies for us for dinner tonight!

3.) For having the summer off. It has been so nice, especially since I am experiencing the third trimester insomnia thing right now. Between the heartburn, trips to the bathroom and crazy dreams, I can't sleep! It is nice to be able to sleep in and not have to be on my "game" each and every day.

4.) For books. They are getting me through these sleepless nights. I finished a really good one at about 4:00 this morning. Eat, Pray, Love

5.) Air conditioning. I am so happy to live in an era where we are blessed with this great creation.

A Reminder from Julie...

I was reading my friend Julie's blog the other day when I came across her "intro" blog and it really struck me. It just really made me stop and think about my own life and how easy it is to let your life slip out of God's control and into someone else's control. What a great reminder that if we just let go and give our lives to God to control then everything will work out as is his will. I need practice at this myself.

Below is Julie's story about the struggle she went through to conceive. And how when she finally let go and gave this "problem" to God how things worked out - rather quickly, I might add - for the best.

Thanks for the reminder, Julie.


Julie's blog:
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

How it all began...
I started this blog for everyone to keep up with Ashley Ryan and all of the funny things that she does everyday. But, I thought I would give you a little back ground on the long road that led me and David together and made us parents to this precious little girl.I will never forget the first time I met David. It was basically in passing. Just someone saying "this is Julie" and he said "hey, I'm David, nice to meet you." We chatted for a few seconds at most and he left. I remember that very day thinking, "wow, he is just sooooo nice." We ran into each other a few times after that and I even ended up at a get together at his apartment. We ended up talking most of the night. Then a few weeks later I ran that fateful stop sign. David pulled me over and we just started laughing and talking. He did get my phone number that night but did not call me for an entire week. I understand that in boy time that's like 2 hours. But, in girl time, that's like 4 months!!! I did not call him. If there is one thing my mom taught me that I actually listened to, it was that girls do not call boys!We went to lunch just as friends. He even talked to me about an upcoming date he had with another girl. He asked me for suggestions on what he could do on his date. I tried to help because we were just friends. Deep down I was devastated. Who was this girl? Why did he want to go out with her and not me?? The night of his date I had night class at Hinds. I remember leaving school and he called me. I asked him how the date was going and he said "I cancelled." I was shocked and said "why?" He said "I would rather talk to you on the phone than go out with some other girl." I was so excited. That's how I knew that he liked me. We dated for 3 months and on July 3, 2001 David asked me to marry him. I have never been happier. We were married September 29, 2001. The strange thing is, earlier that year I did not even know David. I certainly did not think I would be married before the end of that year. I had basically given up that there were any good ones left. God knew better than me, thank goodness. He certainly saved the best for me! David and I were both raised with the same values, morals and character. We had the same beliefs on everything. I could not believe I had found someone that was as good as my daddy. We were married for a year when we decided we wanted to have a baby. I thought this would be so easy. I mean, it can't be hard, right?? Think again. We struggled with infertility for years. I saw my fair share of doctors and cried many of nights thinking that we were not meant to be parents. Finally in August, 2007 I went to church and Brother Steve preached a sermon I will never forget. He made the statement "are you putting something in your life in someone elses hands, when it should be in God's hands?" I knew right then that God was talking to me. I was trusting a doctor to help me have a baby. I felt so bad for losing the faith. I called David at work as soon as I left church that day and we decided to quit seeing the doctors and leave it to God. God is faithful. 8 months later, I found out I was pregnant. Praise the lord! I can still remember how I felt when I found out. We were so thankful, and we still are. God is good and he is faithful. We have to LET him be in control of our lives. It's not enough to just say that He is in control. I firmly believe that God had a hand in bringing me and David together. I am not worthy of the life that I have been blessed to have, but I am grateful and humbled.Ok, i just wanted to give you a little back ground of where we have been and where we have come from. We have both come from loving homes who praise God and we are so thankful! Our parents raised us to be the people that we are today and we only hope that we can do them justice while raising Ashley Ryan.

The Best Day...

I have had the greatest day today. I would even venture to say that this is the best day that I have had in...hmmmmm....oh, seven months. It was perfect.

It started with me sleeping in a bit and then getting up and doing a few little things around the house. By 10:30, I was on my way to the mall to do a little maternity swimsuit shopping. I not only found two decent maternity swimsuits, but a really cute sundress to wear to my friend Erin's baby shower this weekend. As my mother says, "We still need to look good when we are pregnant!"

After scoring big at the maternity store, I then headed to get a long overdue pedicure. It was so wonderful and relaxing. And now my toes are the very lovely OPI shade, "The Lifeguard Makes Me Blush." Plus my poor neglected feet feel so soft and happy!

After the pedi, I headed to the movies. Now, this may seem very strange, but I have never been to a movie by myself. And, this may also seem strange, but I have always wanted to go by myself to a movie. It has been a goal of mine for a long time. And let me just say, I really enjoyed it. I went to see the 1:10 showing of Confessions of a Shopaholic. I really enjoyed eating my small popcorn and I drank a large cherry icee all up!

Then after the movie, I headed to Target where I picked up a few oddities, which included the Mamma Mia soundtrack, which I blared all the way home. Sunroof open, good music, spring break...I felt like I was in high school again.

Now, I am just waiting on my hubby to get home so we can go eat Chinese! Then my great day will be compete.

It was just really great being by myself all day and being out in this beautiful weather. I feel refreshed and more like myself than I have felt in months. It is good to know the fun lovin' Liz is still in there somewhere.

Happy Girl

That's right - I am a very happy girl today! I have this whole day all to myself to do whatever I want to do! This is my first day off in 17 days! I have been living at work lately and I decided that today I needed a day to relax and revamp.

I do plan to run by the school and pick up my paycheck, but then I am off to an event that my mother has been helping to plan. I shall hang out there for a while and eat lunch and then I may actually go buy some maternity clothes.

Much to my shock, yesterday I tried to put on a shirt that I bought recently and it would not go over my belly or my tatas. So, I think it is time. Time to bite the bullet and get some of the dreaded maternity clothes.

I have no idea what I will do for the rest of the day, but that is all part of the fun - and I know for certain that it will not include work! I may even take a nice long nap!