Finished Nursery!!

The last touch was the mobile from etsy.

My mom crocheted the grey blanket.

I really love how everything came out - not too baby and some of my favorite colors right now.

Source list -
Rug - USA Rugs in turquoise
Crib (I just copied YHL) - Walmart
Quilt - Target
Grey Chair - La-Z-Boy
Paint - Rainforest by Martha Stewart and Bedford Grey by Behr
Curtains - Ikea with my added ribbon trim
Dresser/Changing table - Unpainted Furniture (purchased in 2001)
Recovered flower chair - info here and here

Enjoy!
ELH

August Mileage

Running - 0miles - this belly is too big to run anymore!

Walking - 38.68miles - up 6miles from last month

Yearly totals - 

166.08miles running

269.95miles walking

My walking miles has eclipsed my walking miles from last year!  And we still have 4months left in the year!  Maybe I should set a walking goal - 400miles?!?!

Enjoy!

ELH

Summer 2013 Book Review

-->I did a lot of book listening this summer (my car has bluetooth, so that helps a ton!) and only read 3 paperback books.  Need to work on that!  Any great book suggestions? 

On to the my recommendations -

The Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston, 3 stars

This was an okay book.  The book wasn't really about magic and witches but more about a witch hunt that had lasted hundreds of years.  I prefer to read more about magic and the history of it.

I did like the author's writing style and will probably check out her other books.

I, Iago by Nicole Galland, 2 stars

This started out as an interesting book.  Then dragged on and on and on and bang done! 

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith, 3 stars

This was an okay book. The main character Cormoran Strike was interesting and fun to follow. The story was okay, but there was something missing, something not developed. It was a better adult book than Rowling's other adult book (Casual Vacancy) but not as entertaining as the Harry Potter books.

Wool Omnibus (#1-5) by Hugh Howey, 3 stars

This was a recommendation from a friend because it was suppose to have "knitting" undertones. Not really! I think there was one paragraph about knitting.
However, it is an interesting series about the future and what happens to the world. It is a little depressing with lot of death, so I am not sure I would recommend this book. I am going to continue with the series, hoping to get answers many questions raised in the book.

Shift Omnibus (#6-8) by Hugh Howey, 3 stars

This was an okay book. It was difficult to get into at the beginning and relate to the characters. Towards the end, things started to make sense and tie back into Wool. I am looking forward to the next installment - Dust, to see how everything works out.

The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson, 2 stars

A very strange book.  I really don't know what was real and what was "fiction" in this book.  If you like reading about North Korea, then this is book for you!

Tumbleweeds by Leila Meacham, 3 stars

This was an okay book. Frustrating and unbelievable at times, but a fun, easy read. I did like her book Roses much better than this one, so check that one out and maybe skip this one.

Paris: The Novel by Edward Rutherfurd, 4 stars

I really enjoyed this book and following generations of families through the building of Paris. If you have been to Paris and want to relive your time there, definitely check out this book.

Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, 4 stars

I love David Sedaris and reading about his crazy childhood and life as a crazy adult.  I am a closet crazy too!  It is best to get this book as an audiobook with David Sedaris as the narrator. He is hilarious and I laughed out loud many times! 

What books did you read this summer??

Enjoy!

ELH

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Mon, Aug 26^th – Swim morning!

1100yards in the pool.

Workout –

1x {100 free, 100, back, 100kick}

8x75 – 4 x free {50swim, 25 breast kick}, 4 x back {50swim, 25 free kick}

100 warm-down

And 1.66 mile walk with Molly in the evening.

Tues, Aug 27^th – Another swim morning – my gym membership expires at the end of the month, so I wanted to get in as much swimming as possible.  I am going to renew it after Baby comes, but it seemed like a waste to have it for September and maybe October.

1000yards in the pool.  Kept it easy since I was going to prenatal combo in the evening (last one in this session also and again it seems silly to sign up for another 8weeks when my due date is ~2 weeks away.)

Workout –

100 free, 100, back, 100breast kick, 100 free kick, 100 back, 100 free, 100 free, 100 back, 100 free kick

50 back, 50 free.

Wed, Aug 28^th –  2.04 miles with Molly in the morning.

Thurs, Aug 29^th – Last swim morning L

1100yards in the pool.

Workout –

1x {100 free, 100, back, 100kick}

8x75 – 4 x free {50swim, 25 breast kick}, 4 x back {50swim, 25 free kick}

100 warm-down

Fri, Aug 30^th – I had an early Drs. Appointment and was just plain tired in the evening, so no walking.  Seems to be the theme – if we don’t walk in the morning, walking in the evening isn’t going to happen!

Sat, Aug 31^st – We walked Molly 2.10 miles in the morning and then puttered around the house watching lots and lots of football!

Sun, Sept 1^st – Happy September!!  I am so excited for the start of September!  Since we found out our due date was September 14^th, I have been hoping Baby doesn’t come early and is a fall baby.  Fall is my favorite season – leaves falling, beautiful red and orange colors around, the chill in the air, pumpkins, and football.  Love it! 

My mom and her mom are/were born in September and I thought it would be special if we had a girl for her to share this birth month since she would share a middle name.  My grandma’s name was Leona, but she went by Lee or Leah most of the time.  My mom’s middle name and my middle name is Lee, so if we have a girl her middle name will be Lee.  I just love tradition and passing tradition along.
We were able to walk 2.12miles with Molly before the rain came.... it has been one wet summer!

Enjoy!
ELH

Mixed nuts

Some of the most recent pictures from my phone!

Flowers for my MIL's b-day from our local farmer's market!  So pretty.

Gussy - My uncle thinks her eyes are creepy!

Proud owners of 1.5 bottles of 16year Black Maple Hill.  This stuff is $$$ and goes down like butter. 2ish more weeks until I can have some!!

Knitting fail - this deserves it's own post.

Baby's first Halloween costume!

When my mom visits, I trade her Ikea napkins for fresh tortillas from home.  I hope 400 napkins are enough!  Do you see Artichoke??

Bouncy houses are fun for adults too!

Our neighbors had their son this week!  Their friends were really excited!

 Fun times on my phone!
-ELH

Super easy project

I love ceiling fans.  I know they are considered ugly and all the home decorators frown upon them, but I need that constant air moving, especially at night.

The nursery didn't have one and since it is in the back of the house and doesn't get a lot of air movement, we installed a nice looking one from home depot.  I had also read that constant air movement while the baby sleeps can help prevent SIDS.

I do think the ugly part of the fan are the light and fan pulls.

Turns out that our bedroom has the same ceiling fan!

I've had colored painted state quarters that I received from family members when I moved - GA and NM.  I've never really known what do with them, so they have just sort of been around the house. 

Then I go the bright idea, that they would make great fan and light pulls on the new ceiling fan! 

I just used some needle nose pliers to destroy the old pulls, slip on the quarters, and crimp the ends to secure the quarters.  A ~5min project that adds the perfect amount of details to a ceiling fan!

What easy home projects have you been up to??
The nursery is just about finished.  I got a beautiful colorful mobile from etsy that needs to be hung and then I can take finished pics! 
-ELH

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Mon, Aug 19^th – This was a busy day/week, so not a lot of walking.  I had an early morning at work and that night we took G’s brother and family dinner and hung out with their new baby girl.

Tues, Aug 20^th – Prenatal workout class in the evening! 

Wed, Aug 21^st – Super early morning and I was exhausted when I got home, so no walking.  I did get a swim in!

1100yards in the pool.

Workout –

2x {100 free, 100, back, 100kick}

9x50 – 3 free on 1min, 3 back on 1min, 3 kick on 1:15

50free warm-down

Thurs, Aug 22^nd – 36week Drs appointment in the morning!  Baby is doing great and I am only up 23lbs for the whole pregnancy.  Only a few more short weeks until we meet this baby boy or girl!  I was planning on walking Molly after work, but the weather had other plans – pouring rain!  Oh well.

Fri, Aug 23^rd – I decided to swim instead of taking Molly for a walk in the morning and the evening was dinner with G’s family for our SIL’s b-day.

1100yards in the pool.

Workout –

1x {100 free, 100, back, 100kick}

8x75 – 4 x free {50swim, 25 breast kick}, 4 x back {50swim, 25 free kick}

100 warm-down

Sat, Aug 24^th – 2.02 mile walk with Molly in the morning, then lots of cleaning and chores around the house.  I did get a 2hr nap!

Sun, Aug 25^th – More morning walking with Molly – 2.16miles and more random chores around the house, followed by another 2hr nap.  I guess cooking this baby at the end makes one really tired.

-Enjoy!

ELH