God Bless Those Swedes AND Their Meatballs

I am just so excited that the Ikea gods were watching out for me that I must share. This beautiful, fuschia futon cover has come into my life for less than half off, and I am in awe of her beauty. Sure, I was gonna be an adult and get a neutral cream or brown one for baby girl's room... even though my heart secretly desired this one... and it coordinated with the "rockasan" cushion oh so perfectly. But the boring ones were still $130... and this one was on sale for a mere $50. Mmmm hmmm. That's right. It was meant to be.


The only thing that could make it any sweeter is a precious baby girl propped up right in the middle... don't ya think? ;)

Get in ma BELLY!

I know I haven't posted pictures of our trip to NOLA for Jazz Fest yet, but I wanted to share my first belly picture in a timely fashion, so those will have to wait.

In the past week, my belly has literally grown right before my eyes. Though the extra pounds were noticeable before, you still couldn't tell I was pregnant. Now? Clothes that fit mere days ago have are in an angry pile on my floor, and I look like I should be packing my hospital bag! (Please pay little to no attention to the rest of my dirty self.)


I believe the mommy world refers to this as "popping." Appropriate I suppose, since that's what any buttons that come near me do as of late.