This Weekend & Eight Questions.

My sister, Ashley, comes this weekend, FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND! I am really looking forward to this. We are going to be spend Saturday shopping! Toyland opens up Saturday Morning at 7am! Hopefully I can get some Christmas Shopping done!! Next Weekend Ashley & Matt have their engagement pictures so we are going to go shopping for outfits for that too!

Liz at Musing Experiences tagged me in this eight questions game!!

Here are the questions Liz asked us to answer;
What is your dream vacation?
My Dream Vacation is to the Greek Isles!
What are some of your hobbies?
I honestly don’t think I have a true hobby. I am a full time mom & don’t have time for a hobby. I would love a craft & sewing room someday and make that my true hobby. I do love to go shopping though!!
Favorite book?
The Bible, I could read it all day long. I never used to be like that until more recently. I find the bible the most fascinating thing ever! I love it.
Favorite color?
My favorite color changes a lot, but I do love all shades of the color green!
Favorite treat that you love?
I am a sweet tooth girl all around! I love all sweets, especially sour gummy candy!
Do you have any animals?
No animals…yet!
Favorite TV show?
I have been way behind on all of my favorite TV shows lately, but I love Castle, Parenthood, & any and all reality television!
Do you like coffee?
I do like coffee. I prefer to drink decaf just because caffeine & I do not mix well together!

15 Weeks

Update;
How Far Along: 15 weeks!

Size of baby: Baby Vander Velde is the size of an Apple & is 4 inches long from crown to rump! Weighing in at 2 1/2 ounces!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 5 lbs. We honestly do not own a scale so I am just sticking with 5 lbs! I go to the doctor on November 1st for a 17 week appointment and we will find out then just how much I have gained since the last appointment!

Maternity Clothes: I purchased my second Belly Band this weekend! I have been wearing them all the time so I thought I better get more than one! I continue to wear it with my own pants or maternity pants. No pregnancy tops yet but lots of tunics.

Gender: We can’t wait to find out! 5 weeks.

Movement: When I am laying down with my hands on my stomach I can definitely feel fluttering and movement but no real active, major movement yet, no hard ‘kicks’ or anything.

Sleep: I’m am still tired but I have been sleeping a lot better at night and going to bed around 9pm!

What I miss: Sushi. I could always have a California roll though, right?! :)

Cravings: Sushi. Root Beer & just carbonated drinks in general! We also got our Halloween candy this weekend and it is very yummy.

Symptoms: Tired. I am hungry a lot, and am more ornery than usual, or at least I like to think so!

Best Moment of the Week: It doesn’t have a lot to do with the baby but by far the best moment of the week was seeing my husband and Father-In-Law finish the Chicago Marathon! I probably tell Dave I am proud of him 10 times a day!

2010 Chicago Marathon

They Did It!! Dave and Dad VV completed the Chicago Marathon! They both did a wonderful job and I am incredibly proud of both of them! The Chicago Marathon, or running a marathon in general, is obviously not an easy thing to do & giving the temperature in Chicago yesterday, 85+ degrees, I can't even imagine how they felt! But..they did it and they did it extremely well.
Here are some pictures of the eventful day;
Gavin on the way downtown, 5:15am!Dave, with Mom and Dad VV on the way downtown! Right before the race!Can you see Dave?! This was at mile 13! He is looking great and so happy! Gavin & Daddy right after he finished! Grammy & Papa with the kidsMom & Dad VVThe finishers! They can now check this off of their bucket list ;)

10-10-10

The time has finally come! Dave and Dad VV will be running in the 2010 Chicago Marathon on Sunday! I am so nervous & anxious for the both of them! I pray that everything goes smoothly and I pray that they listen to their bodies! I have faith & confidence that it will turn out to be a great day! Good Luck to all of the runners who will be running the 2010 Chicago Marathon!

Mums & Pumpkins!

Our wonderful neighbors got us these BEAUTIFUL mums! 5 of them for $15 & they are great size! I have been loving on them since we got them! We have the best neighbors EVER!

Here are a few pictures of the front of our house in the Fall (& Gavin);

Gavin & I sharing a popsicle!

p.s.- 4 days until Dave & Dad VV run the Chicago Marathon!! More on that later :)