Ladies night

Happy Friday, peeps! What is everyone up to this weekend? I am making Jason take me on a date tonight…who knows where we’ll end up, but I wouldn’t be mad with sushi for dinner and then a movie!

So…a couple of weeks ago, some of my girls and I had dinner at Plaza Mexico and while we were there, we came up with the fabulous idea of doing a “dinner night in” every other week. We threw some ideas around and I don’t think any of us honestly thought we’d follow through, although we all loved the idea…yummy food, gossip, wine, board games…whatever…BUT I am thrilled to say that we actually did end up doing it! I decided to host the first “ourladiesnight” at my house and made some delicious Mostaccioli Casserole. Kelsey brought an amazing asparagus dish, Katie brought salad with a die to for Poppyseed dressing, Julie brought Foccacia bread that made my mouth water and Jaime brought dessert! I ate just like the prego chick I am!

Jaime made a blog so we can all post our recipes… http://ourladiesnightblog.blogspot.com/ … check it out for your own dinner night ideas…

Our next ladies night in is Feb. 5th at Julie’s house…I can’t wait to hear what the main dish is so I can find a recipe to take! YUM!

Bailey Rae Haroldson

…and all i got was laid off

well folks ~ sorry i haven’t been on here for a while, but after busting my ace for 15 months at GeoLearning, Inc…all I got in return, was laid off last Wednesday morning due to an acquisition of the company! it came as a complete shock…I received an email saying there was a “mandatory meeting” at 9:30…went to the meeting thinking it was just the usual thing, but was shockingly surprised when I was told by the President of the new company that effective immediately I was no longer an employee at Geo, to grab a box outside the door, pack my belongings and exit the building. so much for this staying “stress free” thing…

the past couple of days have been a whirlwind of emotions…I was nothing more than sad for a day then it turned into pure pissed-offness and now…I am looking at it as a total blessing! i’ve heard there are many changes taking place and it feels more like going to prison than work, which I couldn’t have handled. i had an interview yesterday, which i am praying went as well as i thought it did and hopefully, i will land that job.

however cliche, times like this, really do make you stop and reevaluate your life and also make you realize what’s truly important. i realized there is no sense in worrying, freaking out or being upset. i might be job less, but i have been given one of the greatest blessings in the entire world…a baby and because of that, i just can’t feel too bad about things.

also, we had our 16 week appointment on tuesday and the ultrasound technician said she is 90% certain we are having a baby…GIRL!!!!! i am ecstatic; however, jason locked himself in the bathroom when we got home and cried like a preschooler who just got his crayons stolen. he’ll just have to get over it because there is not a whole lot either of us can do about it! ; )

staying hopeful and trusting God….

15 weeks

i have hit the 15 week mark and am feeling very large and in charge! although, thanks to old navy, i was able to hold on to what little self-esteem i have left when i actually fit my ace into a pair of size 2 jeans last week! yay me! of course i bought them if only solely for that very reason! we have our 16 week appointment next tuesday and i am praying that baby is positioned just right so we can find out whether there is a tiny penis growing inside me or not?!? we have our baby names picked out either way so i could really care less as long as it’s healthy, although i have a feeling jason might break down in tears if it’s a girl. he has high hopes for a new hunting campanion.

as for what is going on with baby this week and fourth month…(and i am going to say “her” just b/c) baby can now suck her thumb and curl up her fingers and toes! she will undergo a big growth spurt this month to about the size of an avocado. tiny finger and toenails are forming, as well as hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, and she is growing a fine downy hair all over her body, called lanugo, which is thought to help keep her at the right temperature.

her little face probably looks something like this…

and this is what her momma looks like…(not quite as cute)…

* stay tuned for NYE pictures as well as what we find out next Tuesday!!! *

CHEERS!

2010 in review

In January, Jason’s good friend, Leslie, was in town from San Diego so we all got together for dinner at Appare…

In February, we spent many nights playing the Wii with friends…

In March, I helped celebrate my best friend, Amy’s birthday at Sbrocco with dinner and wine!

In April, I had my amazing wedding shower and bachelorette party…

And also partied with my best bud, Joel, for his 28th birthday!

In May, I drug Jason to People’s to see my favorite band, Needtobreathe, play! And also took a trip to Minneapolis with the girls.

In June, Jason and I said “I DO!”

In July, we celebrated the 4th of July at Lake Ponderosa with Joel and Ashley!

In August, Jason and I road tripped to Estes Park, CO to celebrate our birthdays…

In September, we had a Labor Day party at our house…

And Jason also shot his bow buck…

In October, we found out we have a bun in the oven!!!!

… our furry friend, Copper, passed away…

and we had a Halloween party…

In November, we enjoyed time with family at Thanksgiving and then came home to snuggle with Harley…

And in December, we remembered all that we were thankful for as we celebrated Christmas…