Cleveland Indians Game

Last weekend Nate and I went to our annual Indians game. This was his birthday gift from me because he for one, loves baseball and two, loves the Indians. They haven't really had a great season this year but it seems every year we go to a game they win! They played against the Mariners so Nate got to see his childhood idol Griffey Jr. play. We stayed in the gateway district as usual so we could walk to the stadium. We enjoyed a beautiful 73 degree, sunny day from our terrific seats right behind home plate! After the game we had dinner at Flannerys pub. It was fun to get away for the weekend and the baby enjoyed it's first Indians game! Kicking, squirming, and rolling practically the entire game!!!

7 months and growing!!!

This post is for Heather and Megan... the "baby bump" pictures you have been requesting are here! Feeling good but don't see how it can get bigger (though I know it will). It's been a great pregnancy so far and I love it! Still feeling like it's a boy but we will see very soon. The countdown is on!!!!

Birthday dinner at Buca Di Beppo

Nathan and I posing for a pic as he eats his birthday cupcake.. compliments of Buca!

Dad, Soph, and Richard having fun

the soon to be married couple just before our delicious dessert

mom and Hay laughing at Nathan blowing out his candles

what a big mouth!

the singing made Nate nervous I think! hahaha

At Nathans request we ate at Buca downtown last night for his birthday. It was so fun to have the family together...Heather, Jeremy, and Annie we missed you :( We ordered entirely too much food but everything was delicious and we all had a great time! Nathan got some really great gifts, including a large collection of craftsman power tools from mom and dad, a new push mower from Matt and Stef, and a Lowes gift card from the Ash family!!! What a spoiled guy! He says he is in "man heaven". He couldn't wait to get home from dinner to play with his new toys! I think mom and dad created more of a monster than they realize! Thank you mom and dad for my new competition. Hahah! Nathans birthday is actually Wednesday, turning the big 27! Stay tuned for some new pics of Nate and his power tools!

Our updated home

crib and crib sheets... dr. suess themed nursery

master bedroom

living room... my favorite and finished first room

kitchen

kitchen accent wall view

our new pantry... built by Nathan

brand new dining room stairs. made by Nathan, stained and sanded by me

dining room entry to kichen

additional dining room view

new wood floors... installed by Nathan

our great countertops... installed by Nathan himself (some of my help, not much though)

my lovely stove

more kitchen pics

laundry room

upstairs bathroom

more views of the living room

living room

additional view of the master bedroom

Here are some long awaited pictures of our new home. There are still things (some big, some small) that still need finished but here is our progress so far. Look back at our previous posts to see how much this house has really changed. What a long process, but worth it to finally call something "ours." We will be posting basement updates soon. The drywall is getting the finishing touches. Enjoy the updates so far!

Where did the time go?

I apologize to all our fellow blog followers for not posting in well, quit some time. Our computer tower got ruined in the move and left us unable to download pics or post. Sorry there are no pics here yet, we are trying to get pictures transferred asap! Our summer has been filled with lots of changes, some exciting and some marriage threatening (ha, just kidding). We are finally starting to "nest" in our new home. There are still many, many projects to finish but we are taking it a day at a time. Baby Sharp or "flea" as my friends call it....(long story) is doing very well. Last appointment heart rate was 150 and both of us healthy (mama especially, gaining 6 lbs in 4 wks) due to ice cream 5 nights a week!!! I'm just about to start my 3rd and final trimester and we already can't wait to meet our little one! I am getting kicked about 20 out of the 24 hours in a day and the restless nights of sleep have begun! I am getting sympathy back rubs for it though! Stay tuned for our 3D picture of the baby, that has to be said looks just like it's father with my chubby cheeks! Pictures of the house will be posted soon too.

going thrifting

I have recently discovered that not only having a baby is expensive but also awaiting the arrival can be too! Maternity clothes as most of you know are not cheap...but they can be if you know where to look! Thanks to the girls I work with, I ventured out the other day to check out a maternity thrift store. The clothes mentor. Located on Henderson Rd. in Upper Arlington if any of you mothers to be would like to save a buck or 250! No joke they had "like brand new" everything maternity there, including diaper bags like the one you see here. This was my true find of the day by far. A simple black Kate Spade diaper bag, (the exact one I have always wanted) once overly priced at Nordstrom for over $300!!! I bought it at the thrift store, looking better than new with a changing pad and everything for whopping $40!!!!!!!!!!! It made my day, one of those meant to be things that only happen when you are paying attention. Good luck to any moms looking to thrift through their pregnancy. FYI there is not just maternity stuff..everything they carry is in perfect condition. Shoes, purses (high end ones too), coach wallets, jewelry, channel sunglasses and so much more. Don't think you will be walking into a Saks or anything but for a thrift store it is for sure a diamond in the rough!

Our new appliances!

We just made our first big purchase for the house yesterday..our appliances. We can't wait to use them and see them in our new kitchen!!!! our new over range microwave

our new dishwasher for all those dirty bottles!

our awesome new french door/freezer bottom fidge (even a temp/humidity control for the crisper and deli compartments)

my personal favorite... our new gas range and convection oven!!! I can't wait to use it and cook like a food network chef!!! it even has a warmer compartment unerneath! amazing!!!