And the snow STILL comes!!

This week has been a crazy week! Definitely an interesting one to say the least... Due to the enormous amounts of snow we recieved over the weekend and throughout the week, Jeff's school was canceled Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. They told all the students at the first of school that they pretty much never cancel school for ANYTHING even if the rest of the University does... so this was obviously a BIG storm! Work was cancelled for me on Saturday and on Monday our streets STILL hadn't been plowed so there was no way for me to get to work. Monday night we heard a plow coming down our street! It felt like Christmas morning! (even though they only plowed it once, it was just enough to get our little car out)... so Tuesday Jeff braved the roads and took me into work... Only to be greeted with another 8 inches of snow that night... leaving me stranded once again. My work probably hates me.
Although it was hard not being able to drive anywhere, Jeff and I did enjoy the relaxing time we got to spend together.
Wednesday night our furnace decided to give out on us. Perfect timing! So we borrowed a couple space heaters from some friends and neighbors and stuck it out for a couple of days until the furnace man could come fix it.
The furnace was fixed just in time for Jeff's friend Matt to arrive. He flew in late Friday night so we ventured out to the airport to pick him up. After we picked him up from the airport, we only made it about a mile when our tire decided to blow out. Of course we had a spare...but no jack. So we sat... stranded on the highway... for TWO hours... until midnight... when AAA finally came and rescued us. Thank heavens they came when they did because no one wants to see a ninth month pregnant woman peeing on the side of the road!! That would NOT have been a pretty sight... especially because I still don't know how I would have accomplished the squatting thing... I think I would have ended up sitting in the snow!
Then on Saturday when we went to get our tire fixed our spare was flat! You have got to be kidding me!
And now the weather man predicts another 3-6 inches of snow by tomorrow... just lovely!!

As unlucky as we seem to have been this week, I can't help but think of all the things I have to be grateful for...
1. I am so glad we were one of the lucky few who did not lose power over the long weekend of being snowed in.
2. So grateful for food storage so we didn't have to hike our way to the grocery store.
3. It was nice to have an excuse to be lazy and spend some extra quality time with my wonderful husband.
4. Thank heavens this snow storm was now and not a month from now when I could quite possibly be going into labor. What would I have done if we couldn't even get our car out to go anywhere?!?
5. Glad the furnace broke now and not right after I had my baby... we would have been packing our bags and moving in with some friends... what a mess that would be!
6. So thankful Jeff was with me when the tire blew out. I am the one usually driving the car 90% of the time... so I feel extremely lucky to of had him there... and driving!

I sure hope everyone else survived their week!!

As for me and the little guy... I swear he is getting bigger EVERY DAY!! And I am getting more and more excited to finally meet him. I cannot wait! I also cannot wait for my hips to stop hurting and my heartburn to miraculously disappear. What a lovely day that will be! Although, Jeff keeps reminding me that along with that brings a whole other list of complaints! I guess I'm in it for the long haul!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU ALL! HOPE YOU HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!

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THE WEATHER MAN WASN'T KIDDING...

This is what we woke up to this morning... The biggest snow storm since 1993. How bout that for global warming!




And this is about 10 minutes after Jeff shoveled... it was still coming down pretty hard.

This is our neighbors covered porch that the snow drifted into. (After Jeff shoveled)


I watched our neighbors from the window try and clear off their car... This was AFTER they cleared it off. I don't think they'll be going anywhere for a while... :)


So... since I didn't have to go into work today... and our poor little car is buried, Jeff and I enjoyed a nice relaxing day.

I finished this book...


and made us some tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.


Sometimes it's nice to have an excuse to stay inside!

Keeping Busy

Well the month of January started out with a bang as always...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

I can't believe I am 24. It seems like just yesterday I had my 18th birthday. Now here I am... Married.. living in Pittsburgh.. and a child on the way.. We couldn't be happier!

Jeff and I went out to dinner at one of my favorite places: Johnny Carino's. In fact I think that's the same place I chose last year. We then came home and I dominated Jeff in a game of Phase 10. He claims he "let" me win, but we all know who the real champ is around here! :) We then watched the movie Julie and Julia. It was a good day... and best of all, I took the day off work so I could sit home and be lazy. Can't get much better than that!

We of course had to take a birthday pic since I failed to take one at dinner. Don't judge me.. I still hadn't taken down my Christmas decorations!

Jeff surprised me with this lovely gift. I LOVE it. Oh and the blanket was made for me by the very talented Nicole Gneiting. She is amazing. Can't wait to rock my little guy in this chair!

The next morning, my friends took me to breakfast at another one of my favorite restaurants. Pamelas. All I can say is crepes + strawberries + sour cream+ brown sugar and whipped cream= DELICIOUS! Thanks guys!

And to end the birthday festivities... we had a few people over for ice cream and cake to celebrate both mine and Ashley's birthdays. Mine was the 8th and hers was the 10th. Happy Birthday to us!

Between the two of us, we still didn't blow out all the candles! That must mean we are getting REALLY old. Too many candles to blow out! (I'm blaming it on my lack of air from the baby... what's your excuse Ashley?) Oh wait...


One of my really good friends out here planned me a baby shower! She did an amazing job, I can't thank her enough. THANK YOU NICOLE!! And also a big thanks to everyone else who helped out with the food. It was quite the feast!


We played baby sharades. Here are my great acting skills... We also played "Find a name for Baby Wegener." Good idea Nicole, we need all the help we can get! We got lots of ideas... but unfortunately still don't have a name. We are hopeless!

Look at all this amazing food. Well done girls!


Then we opened gifts... check out this diaper cake. I sure am lucky to have such talented friends!

All the girls that came to my shower. Thank You All. I can't express how lucky I am to have so many supportive friends out here! You guys are the best!

And let's have a shout out for all the pregnant girls at my shower. Isn't it crazy?? Starting from the right, we are in order of who is due first. The next set of pictures is going to be all of our babies lined up from oldest to youngest. So fun!

As dreadful as January can sometimes be, it has been a pretty great month! (Aside from the nasty flu Jeff seemed to have gotten) I told him multiple times to get the flu shot! Next time maybe he will heed to his wifes advice! I am always right! Just ask Jeff. :) But really, I felt bad for him and am sure glad to have a healthy husband again.
Anwyay, we kept ourselves busy last month preparing for this baby and getting together lots with so many great friends. We better get it all in now while we can! There's no telling how our lives might change once we have this baby.... I think we are in for an eye opener!

Here are just a few of the things I have been making lately to keep me busy.... I have really gotten into sewing lately and I really enjoy it. Plus it makes for some great baby gifts! (I have a lot to make if you didn't see the picture above)

I made this bag for my sis for her birthday. I also made a similar one for my mom for Christmas but forgot to get a pic.


Nursing cover for my friend Taryn who just had a beautiful little girl.

As well as a matching wipes case and burp cloths.


Made a carseat canopy for my sister-in-laws little girl...



Now I am making me a diaper bag and flannel blankets for our little guy. Wish me luck! The diaper bag is a bit intimidating!

And I forgot to mention I wouldn't have been able to make all this if it weren't for my friend Carlee who taught me how to do it. She is making the last few touches to her blog where she will be selling all sorts of cute baby stuff. Stay tuned for the address to her new and improved blog!

Now for the picture you have been waiting for... :) Jk. Here I am at 35 weeks. This might be the last picture you'll get to see. I am feeling huge and not so sure I want to keep posting these not-so flattering pics of myself. But we'll see...

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!!! Baby Wegener's official due date is one month from today! I am feeling all sorts of emotions. Nervous.. scared... excited... anxious... and most of all COMPLETELY and totally in AWE that I am actually going to be having a child! I don't know if I'm ready, but ready or not.... this baby is coming! He keeps reminding me of that EVERY DAY when he kicks and squirms like a little fish in my belly. (Actually now it's more like a very large fish) I love it! Other than the constant heartburn and occasional uncomfortable nights, I am feeling pretty darn good. I sure hope it lasts! I will be sure to keep you all posted on the status of baby Wegener. Most of you will think I am crazy, but I am kind of hoping he doesn't decide to come early. Jeff has 7 tests the week before my due date. That could make for one very stressed out husband and a very lonely wife. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES......... He will be here before you know it! (And hopefully with a name!!)