Here are some pics of the upstairs den. This is where our TV is and my little craft nook. Very cozy.

On the Baby Front

Here I am 11 weeks in. Belly has just poofed out the slightest bit. Kinda looks like I just drank a lot the night before...ahhh those were the days. No one would ever notice the belly, but in my opinion I just look a bit fat. Guess I'll just have to deal with the world thinking I eat too many doughnuts until I actually start to look pregnant.

The Chandelier has arrived!

I am sooo excited that our beautiful dining room chandelier has finally been installed (thanks Ryan!). It really adds to the space, makes it more "ours", and is quite a nice piece of art. We have had it for several weeks now trying to decide whether or not we should attempt to put a hole in the ceiling ourselves or hire someone. We decided to hire someone for the job. Let's be honest, although we have some power tools, I am not fully convinced that either Sami or I should really be using them. Anyway, it looks amazing, and the patch from where the ceiling fan used to be is hardley noticable. I am going to attempt to just paint the patch and see if I can get away with it.

East Coast Flurries

I can't believe it has snowed again! I woke up this morning without expecting to look out the window and see what I saw. A fresh thick blanket of beautiful snow! I guess I was too busy this weekend with my head near the toilet to watch the weather channel. I managed to throw on my wellies and a jacket and stomp down to the creek (once most of the snow had melted) to capture a few pictures of our very full creek with a bit of snow in the background. It is lovely. I'm pretty sure the chickens are not loving then snow. They are all perched on the roost and have not set foot on the ground all day. At least they are getting along, thus far. In other weather related news, it is supposed to be near 75 this weekend. What a change! I must admit, although the snow is amazing, I am quite ready for spring to come. Especially since we have bulbs blooming and the cherry tree is fully pink.

Baby Chickens!

The baby chickens have arrived and are settling in to their new surroundings. We have Wini ( the Rhode Island Red). She is named after Kris Winiarski, my sister's boyfriend from RI. Then there is Black Betty (the back one next to Wini). And finally introducing Loretta and Agnus (Aggie). They are the Barred Rock stripey chicks. Henrietta clucked around them for a bit, but then lost interest. We hope to just keep them seperated for a few days, then put them on the roost with Henri. Wish us luck and pray that Henri takes to them.

Bread and Cheese

Well, I am officially in barf mode. I may end up having an alien child since vegetables are about the last thing I want right now. Very strange adjustment for me. But the bread and dairy food groups are being very well covered.

Ahseville Weekend

So, I apologize because during our 4 day mini-vacation in Asheville, I did not take one picture! I cannot believe it. Since getting a new camera for xmas, I have been pretty good. Not sure what happened this weekend though. We had a blast and it was nice to get away for a few days. Some highlights: many great meals, fun times walking around downtown and stopping in fun little shops, a nice walk in the NC Aboretum, we saw Lumenescent Orchestrii play (awesome show!), and managed to take a couple afternoon naps. Some lowlights: Unfortunetly I felt pretty sick all weekend. It was not so fun to barf on Vday in a fancy restaurant's bathroom, or have major vertigo and almost passing out on our hike. Let's just say that my gag-reflex was in full swing this weekend. On a happier note, the baby is now the size of a blueberry! We have our Birth Center Tour tomorrow, so I will report on that. I also really hope to get some house pics up this weekend.

Chllin' in Durham

So, since Sarah is visiting, we all decided to go for a fancy meal at Piedmont and then ventured to Pinhook for a cocktail afterwards. I'm glad I like cranberry and soda.

Barf Bag

Well, the dreaded "morning sickness" has arrived. I kind of thought I might be able to escape it, but alas, that is not the case. Yesterday proved to be a true test for my willpower. Dry heaving 10 times in the morning was not fun for sure, but luckily, I managed to get it together for work. I can only hope that it lasts just a short while. Fingers crossed.

Bela and the Bear

So, this little organic stuffed teddy is our first baby gift. Just got it in the mail (thanks Marmi and Parmi). Bela seems to love it and has taken it over. After cuddling for a bit, he then proceeded to attack it violently. Hmmmmm He will have to learn his new place in the family I suppose. He may not be the baby for long.