Time...

is something that goes so quick...i cant believe my little girl will be 3 months old next friday. Seriously, i have 6 bags of clothes that she outgrew! I know all kids grow, but it was cute when it was someone else's child. But she is my baby, and I am already remembering my time with her while i was still in the hospital, can you imagine when she is a year old? I sometimes catch myself watching her sleep, looking at how much she has changed, or how her hair color has gotten darker, and her eyes lighter. I can truly understand how everyone says they grow so fast, i am experiencing that right now. My one and only little girl is developing right in front of me, and bittersweet moment, I want her to stay this little, and sweet and how she looks at me in the moring with this huge grin when i pick her up...i hope that stays, but even if one day she is screaming at me at 7am when its time for school, i will still look at her while she is screaming and say I love you Kenadee...Ugh, ok here come the tears! I only have 4 years till school!!!! AHHHH!!!!

2 months old...

Where has the time gone...I remember counting down till she was born, and now we are two months in and i remember every moment. I hope i can say that ten years from now! She is a beautiful little girl, and i love her more and more each time i look at her. She makes me smile, laugh, and my heart is filled with happiness...

These quotes are very true!

I read this and said hey, who was in my head? I am only a month into being a Mommy, but these quotes are the most accurate words on earth! Please read and share with a Mom you know...

1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.

2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid. [See a reader's perspective in #22, below.]

3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.

4. You respect your body ... finally.

5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.

6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.

7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.

8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.

9. Your heart breaks much more easily.

10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.

11. Every day is a surprise.

12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)

13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.

14. You become a morning person.

15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.

And from our readers...


1. "You discover how much there is to say about one tooth."

2. "You finally realize that true joy doesn't come from material wealth."

3. "You now know where the sun comes from."

4. "You'd rather buy a plastic tricycle than those shoes that you've been dying to have."

5. "You realize that although sticky, lollipops have magical powers."

6. "You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on Friday night."

7. "Silence? What's that?"

8. "You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having."

9. "You discover an inner strength you never thought you had."

10. "You no longer rely on a clock — your baby now sets your schedule."

11. "You give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one."

12. "Your dog — who used to be your 'baby' — becomes just a dog."
13. "You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late."

14. "You learn that taking a shower is a luxury."

15. "You realize that you can love a complete stranger."

16. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place.

17. If you didn’t believe in love at first sight before, now you do!

18. You start to appreciate Sesame Street for its intellectual contribution.
19. You have to quit watching the news because you see every story from a mother's perspective and it breaks your heart.

20. You just plain love life more - everything comes together and becomes better because of one tiny person and your love for them.

21. You finally find out the real reason you have those breasts.

23. The support you get from other people surprises you, because the people giving it are not always the ones you'd expect.

24. Nothing is just yours any longer. You share EVERYTHING!

25. No matter what you've accomplished in life, you look at your child and think, "I've done a GREAT job!"

26. You want to take better care of yourself for your child.

27. You can have the most wonderful conversation using only vowel sounds like "ahhh" and "oooo."

Kenadee is almost a month old!!!!

Where has the time gone????

Our Beautiful Gift...

Kenadee Payton...
9/3/2010
9lbs, 1oz...21inches
We are so very blessed to have her in our lives...she is the best little angel and you will never love anything more then when you are in the operating room and they say "its a girl" the tingle you get, the feeling of love and how your life is just filled with love in a matter of a second will never compare. You love this little being from the moment you find out you are pregnant, but when you see her for the first time, nothing compares. She is a beautiful gift from God, and I need to thank him for giving us this blessing and for letting us become her parents.

Wow, other people are pregnant besides me!

When your pregnant, you seem like you are the only one who is experiencing this amazing gift, the gift of life. But then, you find out 4 others are pregnant and you start comparing symptoms..."Hey, can you even put on a bra?"
"Is it normal to cry while watching The Real Housewives" and then you realize, yes this is all very normal. YOUR PREGNANT! You have no control over your body anymore, its in the hands of the cutest little thing you have ever seen on a screen, but don't get to meet until 9 months later. Well, I am going into week 34 on Saturday, and now all the fun stuff is over and the scary sets in. I can't walk straight, my stomach is out further then my boobs, i sweat walking to the car, i can't sit for a long time, and i pee every hour on the hour. But in the end, which is in 6 to 7 weeks, is all worth it. I can't wait to meet the little person inside of me that kicks me all day and night, and i can't wait to dress the baby in its first yankee's outfit, or take the baby on its first car ride...all the firsts are about to be here...YIKES! See what i mean, the scary sets in! But it will all come to me and like many Mom's before me, I will be fine! Now, if we can cut a deal with the baby to let me get more than a hour of sleep at night that would be great!!!! But they say, that's Mother Nature's way of preparing you for when the baby is up all night...stay tuned!!!!

Tor is 12, Mom is turing 62, and I am going into week 29...

all the numbers for today, its time to play the lottery! LOL! Happy Birthday to Victoria and Mom, they get to share the same birthday! Tomorrow I start week 29...and true to form, I felt my first Braxton Hicks contractions! SCARY! only 11 more weeks...Dr's visits are now every two weeks, and its harder and harder for me to sit for long periods of time. Its funny...u get pregnant, and you can't wait for the baby to arrive, it seems like a eternity! Now, only 11 weeks away from my due date and I am almost sad...sad that I won't feel the kicking, or the waddling everytime i walk. its like your in a special club and the only people who remotly understand how you feel is another pregnant woman. I do, as always have to give my husband the praise that he deserves. He is a saint, he does everything for me and I love him for everything that he puts up with...

Neutral it is!

We have tried since April to find out what we are having, Baby Sharpley will roll around, so sommersaults and flips, but will not show us the goods! Baby is very healthy, 2.5 pds and spine is in perfect alignment! So, that was the positive! It was a little upsetting at the appt. yesterday cause I have a boy and a girl set picked out, but I did find a semi neutral theme called giggles from babies r us. So, now we get to register...only 12 weeks to go! ! ! !

I would like to thank my Husband...again!

For saving my mom's house from a fire on sat night. He went into the house while it was a full blazing fire in the basement, no mask, no gear, just sneakers and sweatpants and single handly put the fire out with out water...while the cops just stood around, and said "Wow, that's a big fire". So, once again, I would like to praise my Husband for being a true hero, in Hamilton, and now in Ewing! Thank you baby! ! ! !

Keep your fingers and legs uncrossed!

We go to the dr for my checkup/ultrasound on Wednesday, hopefully the baby will cooperate this time! Momma wants to have some fun and shop!!!!

22, 23 or going on 24?

Those are the confusing numbers of pregnancy. See if you can follow along. If you go by the pregnancy calenders, i am starting my 24th week tomorrow (weeks in pregnancy always start on a saturday). Ok, 4 weeks ago at the dr I went in as 18 weeks, then they told me I was 19 by the end of the appt. Ok, here is the duzie...I went on wed for my month check up, and besides the baby being super sutbborn it wouldn't show us if its a he or a she, but besides that, i am now only 22 weeks. Is my OBGYN in a black hole time warp? I am so confused!!!!

Week 19

Pregnancy math confuses me! i went in yesterday morning to the dr and i was 18 weeks, they did the ultrasound and when i left i was 19 weeks! i gained a whole week! But, my due date stays the same...? Don't understand it! all i know in 2 more days i will be now 20 weeks pregnant, and half way throught it! Baby Sharpley wouldn't show us his or her parts yesterday, so now we have to wait until May 12th. Baby is healthy, 8oz, perfect length and bones are all in place. So, that was good news! Here is his/her recent pic...

New Car...

Along with going into week 15 of pregnancy, I got a new car! Well, its a truck! Its the 2010 GMC Acadia, white with light grey interior. My lease was up, so time for a new one.

Now playing...

Week 14 (almost 15th) I don't know where the time is going. Pretty soon the baby will be here! Its been a different experience being pregnant, you get to be a princess all the time, you dont have to lift, fold, cook, clean, drive, make the bed, clean up after dinner, or even go get the mail! That may be because my husnband spoils the heck out of me, but I am loving it very much! I keep reading on line each week what is supposed to happen, and they are pretty much on the money, my tiredness has subsided, I am a little more emotional (i was crying the other day just driving home from work), and the streatching paings in my tummy tell me something is moving around in there! Oh, and they were so right about sleeping on your left side. its the only way i can fall asleep these days...so there are the pluses and the minuses like I cant cook/touch/smell anything raw anymmore. I tried to make chicken the other night and i just had to walk away. it was horrible! I don't understand the corolation between the smells and the food bothering people, but i am definatly having those issues. Oh and not so many weird cravings, i am now eating creamcheese off a spoon with some apple butter! Thats the weirdest I have gotten! So, thats the update for now...Oh and the gestational diabetes is pretty much under control. I am learing all about carbs, sugars, everything that you put in your mouth! Its actually pretty neat and so far i have lost 2 pds and only gained one the whole time i have been prego, so i have to be doing something right! Well, time to go to do some work....Till next time...

I am so proud...

Dave passed his 2nd part of the Lieutenant's test...he was so worried he wasn't goint to at all...So, in honor of that acheivement, I got him the new Blackberry....i think he deserves it...lol! Congrats Pooh Bear! ! ! !

New Pics of Baby Sharpley...

12 weeks old on sat...don't he/she look like his Daddy? LOL!!!!

Taking orders...

For Easter/Passover glass blocks! any design or color you need...email me from pricing!

Going into week 10 tomorrow...

Nothing new to report this week...still feeling ok, no more morning sickness for now, thank the heavens!!!! We go back on the 24th for the next ultrasound and the 1st trimester testing...KIT!!!!

Here's Baby Sharpley

Doesn't he/she remind you of a tadpole? lol! Baby S is 10 cm long, and I am 7 weeks! My new due date is September 11th...YIKES! But I am sure I will go early...they took like 12 viles of blood from my poor arm, and I have to go for all the regular testing and all that fun stuff...so everything is flowing along...keep you all posted!

SOOOO EXCITED!

Thursday is our first "Baby Dr. Appt" where they will do the complete physical, and the ultrasound. I am 8 weeks, so supposidly they can hear the heartbeat. We have our fingers crossed! Morning sickness had someone subsided. I usually only get it in the am, when I have my cereal. But i have noticed Baby doesn't like Pork too much...I am considering myself one of the lucky ones who is not "throwing up" so knock on wood! The mood swings, and the crying are a whole different story. But, its hormones right???? I will try to upload my ultrasound pic on thursday night...stay tuned!!!!

Guess what 2010 brought me...

A new baby! Yes, I am pregnant! We just confirmed it yesterday with the first trip to the dr after taking 4 pregnancy tests! So, I am due September 4th ( I will know more accuratly on the 28th when I get the first ultrasound ). New place, new year, new baby...whoa! ! ! ! LOL! We are very excited, Dave is reading to me everynight on what the baby looks like today and how its growing, and all i can think about is when can i know if its a boy or a girl! LOL! But truly, as long as Baby S is healthy, that is all that matters...stay tuned for the ultrasound pic...

We are all moved in!

And what a adventure! It started at 8am New Year's Day, and we went all day long! We had a great crew of 8 and we only stopped for lunch! LOL! But everything is in its place, and having this week off really helped...We are truly lucky to be in this neighborhood, very quiet, neighbors are great, and the place is huge! So, now that we are all moved in, now we need everyone to come over and see the place! ! ! !

Lighted Glass Boxes...

I have started making these lighted glass blocks for the holidays, and I have a ton on pics to post but they are all on the camera that I can't find since I moved! So, here is a example...They can be made for any occasion, baby showers, Holidays, Birthdays etc. Email me if you are interested in them for pricing!!!!