Thursday, March 01, 2007

Pictures, wedding, birthdays

After a bike ride with Daddy to the playground

She likes this "hat" quite a bit

Lydia enjoyed their quick stop by our house earlier today
Guess who loves spaghetti?

Lauren and me at 21 weeks

I almost didn't post that last picture - I really don't like to look at pictures of myself! Anyway, my bump is visible for those who don't see me often -so this pic is for you all!
Tomorrow I'll get a haircut - yayyy! It's been at least 5 months by my count...too long, especially when your last cut was a short style! Honestly I was too sick to care what my hair looked like for a long time, but now it is really bugging me. (I tend to operate that way with my hair in general. I can go a while without cut, but when it starts to bug me - I have to do something today!)Plus my sister-in-law is getting married next weekend. That occasion has spurred me into taking action!
Liz and I had a bit of difficulty deciding on and finding something appropriate to wear to this wedding. Neither of us can really wear our regular dressy clothes, yet we didn't want to make a large investment in something that would be a "one-time" wear in a larger or maternity size! As it turns out, after several tries for new items for me - I'll end up wearing a dress I already own. (I have a lot of "formal" type clothes that I wore to my recitals and concerts etc. I hadn't really considered any of this stuff, but one of those dresses still fits and doesn't look tight or awkward. So - problem solved.)
Today is Ben's birthday! I just finished making a chocolate cake. Tonight we're going Mexican with the meal per his request. His mom (who arrived Monday) made some fresh tortillas. (If you have never had a homemade tortilla - you're missing out. I had heard stories of how they can be eaten plain or with a little butter when they are homemade. Now, I love bread, but that did not sound appetizing to me. Well, five or so years ago I had my first homemade tortilla and now I know what they meant! They are sooo good.) We ordered some fajita meat "prepared" (already seasoned) from a carniceria nearby and I'll make some "real" Mexican rice to go with it all. Fresh fruit to top it off --- mmm I can't wait! (After the sickness with pregnancy, when my appetite returns I feel like I enjoy food even more!!)

9 comments:

Renee said...

Spaghetti is always such a fun meal with little ones. It's definitely a bath nite after that one. :) All of the pictures are so cute.

And homemade tortillas? Yum! We love Mexican food...thank you for spurring on a small craving. Happy Birthday to Ben, and hope you all have a great evenining with all of your family.

Kelley said...

Thanks for posting a picture of you. I hate pictures of myself as well but I think it's just cause we tend to be so critical of ourselves. Lydia cracks me up with that spaghetti face. She is definitely enjoying that meal.

Now I want mexican! The girl who catered my wedding came up with her mom and sister last year and made homemade tamales from scratch - there is nothing like authentic mexican food.

Kelley said...

Oh and happy birthday to Ben. Isn't your birthday coming up as well?

Rachel said...

Happy birthday to your DH. Hope you have a great time tonight!!! Mmm, mexican sounds so good, especially homemade. Of course I am starving and still have to teach one more student so FOOD is on my mind.
Yes, it does feel weird posting a pick of yourself, but I did the same on my blog. Compared to you I look like I am about to deliver:)
You are a brave Mom to let her eat spaghetti by herself!!! Too cute!

Julie said...

The spaghetti face is so cute! Thanks for posting a pic of yourself even though I agree with your mom...you hardly have a bump at all.
Happy birthday to Ben.

Amanda said...

Aww, she is so cute! I also agree that the spaghetti picture is too adorable.

-Mandy

JM said...

Hey Jen, on the fourth picture is says "their"...who are "they"?

j.j. said...

"They" are our pastor's daughters - also two of my violin students. They were retrieving a forgotten violin that day!

JM said...

Thanks for the explanation. I was just wondering. :)