Tomorrow....

So tomorrow is my first O.B. appointment, I can't beleive I am going to the doctor's. I guess it finally makes it truly official. I swear I am starting to show already which seems impossible. When I got pregnant with Connor I didn't start showing untill about six months. I swear there might be twins growing in my belly. I am going to be the size of a house by the time baby arrives...I also am going to be traveling to Texas for a month I am leaving Feb. 9th and I'll be back March 15th. I am a little nervous now that I am pregnant. I'm am hoping that my body will be coping well by then and the month that I'm in Texas goes smoothly. So wish me luck tomorrow and for my upcoming Texas trip..:-)

Baby Number 2

So this is what I have learned with being pregnant with baby #2.I have found myself very tired, and I hate to say it's because I'm a little older but the truth is well I am. I hate to complain, but this little one is kicking my butt. I have been so tired I can't believe it. I went to bed at 8:30 last night and slept until 7:00 this morning. I can't remember sleeping that long in forever. I have no appetite and have lost like 4 pounds in the last week. I guess that's better than getting sick, so I'll take losing my appetite.:-) I have not had Rylan this week which has been nice, but next week I'll have her for three days, so that means I won't be getting to bed till 11:00 which is really going to stink. I have no idea how I'm going to stay up that long...:-(...I'm sure I'll manage if I don't her parents will just have to wake me up..:-)Well thats about it. I am sooooo tired and can't eat, but I never had that problem with Connor, so this is really different to me...I thought I would let everyone know for the future..."NEVER EVER TOUCH MY BELLY" unless I have given you the o.k. THANKS..:-)

Finished Product....

So this is the final result at my attempt to make a Gingerbread House.. I know it's a little sad, but Connor and I worked really hard..So enjoy the beauty that is the Schenk Gingerbread House..:-)

Building a Gingerbread House

The first step in building a gingerbread is finding a participant who is willing to get a little messy...



Exhibit 1#...Connor
Next have him do all the mixing...
Then have him do it by hand you will get the best results that way

After cutting bake and decorate.....I will continue tomorrow....anticipation is GREAT!!!!!!!!

Baby Schenk...

So Ryan and I finally both decided it was time that we started adding to our family. So in August we will be welcoming a new little Schenk. I am very excited. I did not expect to get pregnant so fast, but the Lord had different plans for me and now we are expecting. Yes, me the person who said I was not having anymore kids is now expecting. I was telling Ryan it's not that I never wanted anymore I was so sick and tied of people asking me when are we having another one I figured it was easier to just say I didn't want anymore. So hopefully Steph doesn't read this because we are planning to tell everyone today at the Christmas party. And let me tell ya this baby is already different from Connor, I have been feeling really rough the last couple of days I am hoping that I don't get sick.. So everyone keep your fingers crossed, because I am dreading being sick...

Gingerbread House

So today was the day for Gingerbread House making. I am rethinking about doing this every year. I can't believe all the steps it takes to make the house. I mean really it is a two day project.. I am looking forward to decorating it, and I know Connor will have a good time with that. I will post some pics tomorrow, and hopefully the house turns out ok. I might buy a pre-made one next year..:-) Who knows..???

Trying to save money..

So in an effort to save a little extra money...every little bits helps right? I have just joyned a coupon club I can't believe how many coupons they had. I am really trying to cut any cost I possible can, and I beleive this will be a really big change. I can't wait to see how much I am able to save on the next shopping trip. I also have been freezing leftovers and using them for the next week or two meals. Wow has that been such an amazing help. I can't beleive I never thought of that..Thanks Steph...If anyone has some segestions drop me a line. We also don't eat out at all. We never really did, but now it has to be a really special reason for us to spend our money on take out food. So any ideas just let me know..:-)