Happy 101

A big, big thank you to Meredith at La Buena Vida for awarding me the Happy 101 blogger award! I love Meredith's blog because she really shares from the heart. She is a new mom to beautiful Lizzy, going through the ups and downs of having a new born. She also blogs about photography, books and life in general. Check her out and let her know I sent you :)

The Rules:
- List 10 things that make you happy
- Tag 10 other bloggers and link back to the person who tagged you

Here are some things that make me happy:

1. Date Nights - Last night we went to Panera, brought the laptop, and spent an hour or two just being together and dreaming and planning for the future. I love those simple nights we spend together
2. Books - I love escaping into another world, even for a minute
3. Nursing - I love being a nurse. There is such joy in helping people every day, working to make their lives better. I especially love when a toddler tearily says "Thank You" or "Buh-bye" after you give them their shots. Kids are just so precious!
4. TheNest.com - I have become internet friends with so many wonderful ladies through the nest's message boards.
   
5. Night-time nursing bras - Yes, I bought two already. I figured that I would need them eventually, and they are really really comfortable for bed.
   
6. Mascara - The little black tube that makes a huge difference for my face
7. Yummy "Fancy" Coffee - I don't drink regular coffee, but I do drink the fancy drinks. They are as good as dessert! The new ones from McD's are delicious!
8. Long Showers - There is nothing like a 20 minute shower! Whenever I have the time to take a nice, long, steamy shower, I always seize the opportunity. I think very deep, wise thoughts in the shower :)
9. Pictures - I love looking at pictures. I don't even care whose pictures they are!
10. Comments on My Blog Posts - I love reading people's reactions and responses.
    

I would love to pass this award on to:

1. My Happy House
2. Leslie G
3. I Just Need My Coate
4. Humes, Party of 3
5. Happily Ever After
6. Celeste's 101 in 1001
7. Book Hooked
8. You Paid More Than Me
9. Black 'N Gold Girl's Book Spot
10. A Penny Saved

22 weeks

First, I want to say THANK YOU to Sara at The Breathing Post for my 2nd Beautiful Blogger Award!!! Sara, you are so sweet to think of me! Thank you for supporting my blog. Readers, please head over to The Breathing Post and tell Sara I sent you!


Bow for a baby update!

How far along? 22 weeks

Total weight gain: Haven't gained from last week...phew!

How big is baby? baby has stretched to the size of a spaghetti squash and weighs almost a pound. (Length: nearly 11 inches.)

Maternity clothes: The only pre-pg clothes I wear these days are cardigans (open), Tshirts and PJ pants

Stretch marks: None :)

Sleep: Thanks to a terrible cold, I've been sleeping very poorly.

Movement: She kicks and moves all day long!

Food cravings: This am I couldn't think of anything but an iced mocha from 7-11! I had to have it and it was sooo good!

Food aversions: Meat still...gross!

Belly button: It is getting more shallow and wide, but still a deep innie

What I'm looking forward to: Working on the nursery

Weekly Wisdom: Invest in panty liners

Weekly joy: I love that M can see her kicks from the outside. She is getting so strong!

Beautiful Blogger Award

I was so thrilled and excited to see that Kate at Whimsical, Whamsical, Whumsical gave me a Beautiful Blogger Award! I have been seeing these pop up on different blogs I follow. Each blog that has one so far is truly sensational, so I am honored Kate picked me!

Kate has an awesome book blog. She reads and reviews books from a variety of genres and posts awesome reviews. Her blog look is absolutely to die for, too. Green and damask - gorgeous!


I would like to pass the award on to some awesome lady bloggers. I have been reading some of these blogs for a while, and some I just discovered. All of them have something great to offer - please check them out! Of course, tell them that mrs.messi sent you :)

1. ...back to the basics...
2. A Blonde Walks into a Blog
3. She's Simply Inspired
4. Adventures in Mommyville
5. Baby Nolen's Journey
6. Blackberry Jam Cafe
7. Blue Hydrangea
8. Decorating Obsessed
9. Happily Ever After
10. Living Eventfully
11. My Two Red Shoes
12. Nuestra Vida Dulce
    

Bring some Sunshine to your day (An Award!)

I was so thrilled to receive my first blogging award today! Thank you Short Southern Momma for thinking of me! I love you blog - it is always so fresh and you post so many cute things!

Readers, check out her blog and tell her I sent you!

And now for the Sunshine Award:

The Sunshine Award is given to bloggers whose positivity and creativity inspire others in the blog world. I am now going to pass along the sunshine and present this award to some of my favorite bloggers who make my day "A Sunshine Day!"

The rules, once this award is received, are as follows:

1. Post the logo on blog

2. Pass the award on to 12 fellow bloggers

3. Link the nominees blogs so other can get to know them

4. Let nominees know they have won this award by commenting on their blog

5. Share the love and link to the person who received this award from.

Again, thanks Short Southern Momma for nominating me!

Here are the ladies I want to shout-out to. Some of them I have been following for a while, some I just discovered. But they all have one thing is common - they are all positive and uplifting ladies!

1. Bless This Nest
2. Princess and the [sweet] Pea
3. Momma Maven in the Making
4. The Life of an Army Wife
5. Smooth as a Baby's Blog
6. Little Woman, Little Home
7. World of Dennifer
8. the luckiest
9. The Adventure's of Mrs. Emmypants
10. My Happy House
11. The Domestic Princess
12. Growing a Lemon (I love this one especially because
we are both having girls at the same time!

Congrats to all my Sunshine Award Winners! Pass it along!