Never Met But Feels Like I Know

I don't know if it's the whole emotions of today raining down on me but I'm a tiny bit emotional. In a good way, no worries. I don't know if it's only me but for some blogs I read, I feel like I know the person, personally. It's crazy but it's true!
One particular blog I follow just found out yesterday she is pregnant and her betas today confirmed it. It made me cry. It actually and truthfully brought tears to my eyes. I was over joyed for her and her hubby. I ever ran to Eric and told him. He of course being the lovely hubby he is, smiled and said that's awesome - even though he's never read this person's blog.
I love reading and following all of my blogs. Every time I read them, I feel like I am talking to an old friend, catching up on their daily lives. It's amazing what a single blog can do. It can give hope to someone in times of trouble, it can bring a smile to someone's face who is sad, and it can bring new friends together!
I wish that someday, some how I could meet some of the wonderful ladies I follow, every day (sometimes a couple times a day!) I am lucky to be related to one lady that I follow and can't wait to meet her little cutie someday and for her to meet our Bug!!
Well, my emotional little moment has past and I now must go help get Claire into her PJ's. It's family movie night, a perfect way to finish off a WONDERFUL first mother's day!! (Details to come)!

Friendship Quotes

I found some quotes that show how I feel about all of my friendships:

"The friendship that can cease has never been real."
- Saint Jerome 

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather is one of those things that give value to survival."
- C. S. Lewis 

"An honest answer is the sign of true friendship."
- Proverbs 24:26

"I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay."
- Dave Matthews Band

"Lean on me, when you're not strong, and I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on, for it won't be long, 'til I'm going to need somebody to lean on."
- "Lean On Me" 

"I get by with a little help from my friends."
- John Lennon 

"Ill stand by you, take me into your darkest hour, i wont let nobody hurt you, ill stand by you, and, ill never desert you"
- The Pretenders 

To all of my friends (you know who you are) - I love you and I am very thankful for each and everyone of you! 

Starbucks-aholic

Hello! My name is Megan and I am a Starbucks-aholic!

I love love LOVE Starbucks. I usually try to limited my Starbucks to twice a week (I so could go everyday). I even went when I was prego (nothing can stop a true addiction - no worries, I got decaf!) Now a days, I usually meet a girlfriend and her son at Starbucks, we sit there gossip talk about everything, have our favorite Starbucks coffee or tea and let the kiddos play. We seriously take up the whole Starbucks sitting area while we are there. It's so much fun. Starbucks is a great little getaway for us.

BUT

Starbucks is so over priced. WHY, why does something so good cost so much!? No matter why, I will continue to go there and enjoy my favorite Starbucks drinks on a weekly bases!

I'm addicted to these Starbucks drinks (w/ soy milk - which is an extra 50 cents, wht?) -

1. Iced or Hot Chai Tea Latte (My main drink)
2. Vanilla Rooibos Latte
3. Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte
4. Skinny Vanilla Latte
5. Pumpkin Spice Latte

Well, it's Tuesday and in just 2 1/2 hours I will be pulling into Starbucks to meet my girlfriend and to enjoy one of those Starbucks drinks! Damn you Starbucks - why do you have to taste so good?!

Bug and Bean - 7 Months Old

Best buds having a little play time together!

Wordless Wednesday (with a few words)

A little fun at TJMaxx - What are friends for?

What would you think if I sang out of tune,

Would you stand up and walk out on me.

Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,

And I'll try not to sing out of key.

Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,

Mmm,I get high with a little help from my friends,

Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends.

Do you need anybody?

I need somebody to love.

Could it be anybody?

I want somebody to love.

What do I do when my love is away.

(Does it worry you to be alone)

How do I feel by the end of the day

(Are you sad because you're on your own)

No, I get by with a little help from my friends,

Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends,

Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends

Do you need anybody?

I need somebody to love.

Could it be anybody?

I want somebody to love.

Would you believe in a love at first sight?

Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time.

What do you see when you turn out the light?

I can't tell you, but I know it's mine.

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,

Mmm I get high with a little help from my friends,

Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends

Do you need anybody?

I just need someone to love.

Could it be anybody?

I want somebody to love

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,

Mmm, gonna try with a little help from my friends

Ooh, I get high with a little help from my friends

Yes I get by with a little help from my friends,

with a little help from my friends


The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends

Superbowl Sunday

 

Our household is Chicago Bears territory but in the case, which the Bears did not make the Superbowl this year, we are proudly cheering on the New Orlean Saints!  Yes, we live seconds away from Indiana and should be cheering on the colts but we are not. We are cheering on the Saints not only because they are the under dogs this Superbowl but mainly because I went to high school with the Saint's running back, Pierre Thomas # 23. He was an amazing talented athlete in high school, who went on to play college football for U of I. Now he is in the NFL. It is so unbelievable to watch your classmate play professional football and make it all the way to the Superbowl. Facebook statuses are covered with "Go Saints - #23"...our town and high school classmates are super excited for today!

Claire's First Zoo Trip

Last Sunday we took Claire to Brookfield Zoo for the first time. She did wonderful. It was a chilly fall day, so we bundled her up and she was warm and cozy. When we pulled into the parking lot, we woke her up to feed her. After she ate and got her diaper changed, she was ready to rock'n'roll. We got into the zoo and saw the elephants, wild dogs, zebras, buffalo, and giraffes.At one point we decided to take a picture, as we got Claire out of her stroller, we noticed that she had only one pink sock on. The other pink sock, was no where to be found. Luckily, we were able to borrow a white pair of Brayden's. We made it through the rest of the zoo with both socks on her feet. After the sock ordeal we decided to head to the rain forest. We were not able to take her stroller in, so we carried her. She loved it, she was checking out all of the lights and plants. Daddy enjoyed showing her all the monkeys both big and small. We also ventured into the water world and the swamp. At both of those house, Eric was able to see both of his favorite animals, otters and penguins. We also got her a wax figure of a penguin to put in her room. (It is a machine that makes certain wax animals, it's really cool to watch them form and when the come out they are so nice,warm, and freshly made - it has been a tradition for Eric and I since we were young. Now we pass it onto Claire.) She only napped for a half hour during the whole trip. It was a great day. We can't wait to do it again in the Spring. Another First to be checked off the list!

Pictures of Bug and Bean

How Bug Meet Bean

The story begins like this...

Eric and Joel (Bean's (Brayden's) dad) knew each other when they were in grade school. When Joel was in 8th grade, his dad got transferred to a different church. So after Joel left, him and Eric really didn't talk too much. A year or so ago, I found Joel on facebook and we became "friends". In May, I noticed that Joel's wife Katreena was posting weekly belly pictures about the same time I was. I mentioned it to Eric, telling him he should write Joel and just ask. Well low and behold, Katreena and I were due on the exact same day, July 22nd 2009. Katreena and I quickly became friends via facebook. We wrote on each others walls and sent message daily. It was so nice to have someone going through the last weeks of pregnancy with. We became best friends rather fast, we connect so well. There were questions and topics, I only could talk to her about and vice versa.
We both had our baby showers a week apart. As I was looking through her pictures, I noticed that we had the same car seat/stroller combo and crib. How ironic is that. We laughed about it because we also had so many personal things alike. Both our hubbies joked that we were twins separated at birth.
Katreena gave birth to Bradyen on July 8th 2009. I gave birth to Claire a day and a half later, July 10th 2009.
Brayden and Claire (Katreena and I) officially meet August 1st 2009, when the kiddos were 3 weeks old.
It is such a blessing to have such wonderful friends to walk the path of being new parents with. Brayden and Claire have become great friends and now have baby conversations together. We love to watch them change and grow! I know we will have many more years of great friendship ahead of us!

(We call Claire, Bug and they call Brayden, Brady Bean)