What Do You Think I'm Having?!

I'm 2/3rds of the way through my pregnancy and I still don't know what I'm having!!!  I thought for sure I'd have a good guess, but I don't.  Here are some reasons why I'm so confused....

Things Baby #3 has in common with Hayden's pregnancy:

• My gums have bled throughout the pregnancy
• I am anemic (due to being pregnant) and have to take an iron supplement
• I've loved mac n cheese just as much as I did when I was pregnant with Hayden
• I'm carrying low
• Frequent headaches

Things Baby #3 has in common with Allie's pregnancy:

• High heart beat
• Slight obsession with Chinese food (I couldn't even look at Chinese food while prego with Hayden).
• I was very nauseous my first trimester (was never nauseous with Hayden)
• No heartburn
• My hair is less oily than usual

Hayden thinks it's a brother; Allie thinks it's a sister.... What's your guess what I'm having and why?!

*Feedback Week* Day 5

I've had many random people tell me they have looked at or follow my blog.  I really think that's cool because most of the time I feel like I'm writing and posting just for myself.  So, my last post this week on feedback has to do with my blog!  What do you like reading about?  Let me give you a list and you can pick your top 3 :)  I want to post what ever you all want to read!

1. Recipes
2. Kid stories and pictures
3. Cat stories and pictures
4. Dog stories and pictures
5. Holiday ideas
6. Pregnancy updates and info
7. My life (mostly about being a mom/wife)
8. Mid Month Updates and Looking Forward To posts
9. Things I read that I find encouraging
10. Frugal tips and deals I find

*Feedback Week* Day 4

I love traditions!  LOVE them!  I want our kids to look back fondly at how we spent these days.  Here are our top four things we do as a family all summer long:

1. Go fishing
2. Eat (Roy Boy) snow cones (usually a couple times a week)
3. Feed the ducks and geese
4. Walk by the river

I'd love some inexpensive ideas for fun things to do this summer!  I asked Kevin if he could build me a lazy river in the backyard so I could float on a raft for half the summer, but he wasn't wild about the idea (actually he thought I was kidding, but I wasn't).... We bought season passes to Holiday World last year, but we really didn't use them as much as we anticipated.  Maybe in 5 years, when our kids are older, that's something that would be more fun for them (and us parents!).  I'm open to suggestions so suggest away~

*Feedback Week* Day 3

 

This is for dog people out there...... I love our new little pup but I'm worried our house may start smelling like "dog" the bigger he gets.  How do you avoid that?  Frequent baths aren't an option for us since TJ has dry skin.  Any cleaning products (for the home or doggy) that you'd recommend?  Do I just need to mop my floors weekly? 

These pics are the reason we got a dog!  I knew the kids would love him!

*Feedback Week* Day 2

I love menu planning, I just hate feeling like we eat the same ol' things every month!  In the summer we do lots of grilling and salads, and in the winter we do lots of crock potting and soups.  Then I have my "usuals".  One of my favorite (and my family's favorites) staple meals is Ham & Noodle Casserole.  What's one of your staple meals?

(I'm making it tomorrow for dinner so I'll repost a picture then ;))
Here's the recipe (my version) for the Ham & Noodle Casserole...
13 oz box of pasta (I prefer Barilla Mini Penne)
2 cans cream of chicken
2 C light sour cream
diced/cubed ham to taste (I usually put in about 1 1/2C)
12 slices swiss cheese
Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 350*
Prepare pasta according to box.  Mine is usually done in 7 minutes.... while the pasta is boiling, in a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken, sour cream, ham, & salt & pepper to taste.  Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray.  Once the pasta is done, add it to the mixture.  Pour half of mixture into 9x13 dish.  Layer with 6 slices of swiss cheese.  Put in the rest of the mixture and top with the last 6 layers of cheese.  Bake for 1 hour.  Easy and delicious!

*Feedback Week* Day 1

I'm looking for suggestions on a few random things... everyday I'm going to ask a question and let me know what you prefer/like/use/recommend.  Thanks in advance for all suggestions :) 

Today's question.... What are "must haves" that I need to pack for Florida.  I'm looking for ideas that I'm not going to think of on my own (clothes, toiletries, swimsuits & beach towels - I know that kinda stuff).  I want to be as prepared as possible!  Our plans for the week:  lots of beach time, doing some cooking in our condo and eating out the other half of the time, & checking out some local shopping.  One more thing pertaining to our trip;  Allie has a history of getting car sick.  I'm looking in to buying her those wrist bands for motion sickness, a shade for her window, and queasy pops.  Would you recommend anything else for kids?