A taste of New England

 The week after I got home from Utah we had a big snow storm, combining with all the leaves still on the trees, most of the state and New England lost power for a few days.

I spent a good portion of the week house hopping, trying to stay warm. It was my first taste of a tradition New England winter, and I must admit, I didn't enjoy it. Luckily it only lasted a few days, and now we have beautiful weather to enjoy!

A wonderful vacation

I had so much fun during my two weeks in Utah. It was so nice to see all my family and a lot of my friends. I also enjoyed the break from work to just relax and do whatever I wanted!

Just like anything good, it went by a lot fast than I would have liked, but I enjoyed every moment of it.

 I was lucky enough to have two baby showers, I spent a day with Nick's younger brothers and just hung out with the family. I can't wait to go back and see everyone again.

Baby Showers

 

While I was in Utah I was very fortunate to have two baby showers thrown for me thanks to the tremendous amount of love and support from all of our family and friends.

We got so many things that we needed, and plenty of money and gift cards to get all the other things we need.

Friday Kim and I are going shopping for all the big things like the car seat, stroller and high chair and I can't wait! Only six more weeks and he will be here, I can't believe how quickly this is going!

A yearly tradition

Every year my Mom and I go to the Witch's Night Out at Gardner Village. We managed to scrounge up some costumes and after a few delays we finally made it.

We noticed the last few years that it just keeps getting more and more popular and this year it was crazy busy. We didn't enjoy going from store to store and looking around like we usually do but we did really enjoy looking at every one's fun costumes and interesting hats. We have lots of ideas for next year now!

Fall is in the air

This last weekend I went with my sister Kim and her family to a little festival a local farm has every year. We picked apples, went on a hay ride and made a scarecrow. My neice Katie and I worked on the face while everyone else worked together to make the body.

It got a little hotter then we all planned, but we still had a great time. While we were admiring all of the cute scarecrows there, we came accross one all dresses in camo so we had to get my picture.

Aaron asks about Nick all the time, so he had to get in the picture as well. I miss him so much, but I'm so proud of him and his determination, it wont be long till he'll be home for Christmas!

 A fun way to spend my last weekend before my trip to Utah.

From a boy to a man

This morning Nick's company had to do a check on their ASU's (their every day, camouflage uniform) and ACU's (their dress uniform). They had to make sure their Barrett's were right, and everything was spic and span and in the right place. Before he left he sent me this picture.

He sent a message with it that said "What ever happened to that little boy you use to date?"

Time is flying by

These past two weeks have been so busy. Nick was finally able to take his Star test, and passed. So now his is able to have his phone and computer all week and even leave base on the weekends. He started class last Tuesday, and although he is loving bring in class, learning and having something to do during the week, he already ahead. They are teaching them the basics, all the symbols and how to read maps. Not only did he know these things before joining the Army, but they taught them all of this in Basic. He is about three days ahead but it has paid off. They took their first test today and he got 100%, moving up to fourth in his class.

This week I started doing some little things to get ready for the baby, since I start my third trimester today.

Friday my sister and I went and registered at Target and Babies R Us, I worked on setting up the changing table, making space in the dresser and started washing the clothes.

We are getting so excited, and very anxious for little William to finally join our family.

Next Tuesday I leave for my trip to Utah, I'll be spending two weeks and I can't wait. We have so much planned but it will just be nice to not have to work for my time there!