Sugar's new trick...

 

We really have to watch Sugar with an extra set of eyes lately.  She insists on picking up Little Miss Weenie whenever she wants.  Most recently, we heard "Gook, Dah-la...Gook!"  And this is what we found...

 

Gook in our home translates to LOOK.  Sugar saw a fat squirrel out her window and she wanted Weenie to LOOK at the little furry friend too.  And so it continues...

Did someone say HOMEMADE GRAPE JUICE?!?

Tis the season for Concord Grapes!  We love seeing the grape vines full of dark purple fruit because we know what's coming...

 

HOMEMADE GRAPE JUICE!!!!

 

We harvested the grapes yesterday.  I picked the grapes off the vine last night.  And today, we made our famous annual batch of grape juice.  (If you've never had homemade grape juice, please swing by the house this week and get yourself a cup.  It's SOOOO GOOD!  But hurry...because I can't guarantee that the H Family won't drink it all before the start of the weekend...It's SO GOOD!!!)

Smiling Siblings...

Seriously...SO MUCH LOVE...

Corn Chowder Makes Me Cry...

Oh, the joys of pregnancy.  I honestly don't remember myself being this over the top (ie: emotionally unstable) with PQ's pregnancy.  Emotions, cravings, and other random things just didn't seem to be this whacky with PQ.  Perhaps I'm older now and I'm a lot more aware of thing.  Who knows??!!? 

Yesterday was a big day for me.  I heard the baby's heartbeat during my appointment in the big city.  The heart was beating at 157 beats per minute.  Any guesses on a sex?  Two of my friends have ventured a guess that it's a little girl...but nobody can really be sure.  Stay tuned...

And on another note, Corn Chowder made me cry this week.  I really don't know why.  I simply broke down at the table sobbing while eating corn chowder.  My poor family didn't know what to say.  Or do.  They just smiled back at me and asked if they could do anything to help.  Nope...nothing...nothing could help me because I really couldn't put my finger on exactly what it was that was throwing me over the edge.

Oh joy...when corn chowder can make a girl cry, you know it must be good chowdah!  *wink*

Morning Sickness (aka: All Day Sickness) Self Helps

The following is a list of random things that have helped me 'get through' the past few weeks...I continue to be nauseous, although it seems to be letting up a little.  Papa H has been cooking all of the meals because I can't seem to get over the smell of certain foods.  I'm not spending my entire days feeling like I'm on a ship in the middle of the ocean...instead, I'm spending off and on moments waiting for the boat to get to shore.  *wink*

*LIFESAVERS- who knew that those little round candies would help me get through WEEKS of sickness.  They were my life savers, that's for sure!

*COFFEE FRAPPES- y'all have heard this before....but seriously, I have a small frappe almost every single day to replace one of my meals. 

*CHICKEN FLAVORED RAMEN NOODLES- I literally had not eaten these since 1998 but for whatever reason, I NEEDED these a few weeks ago...and they continue to make me happy.  (We can talk about sodium content at another time...)

*DILL PICKLES- these aren't necessarily a new thing for me....but I do seem to love them a lot lately...bring on the PUCKER!

*JUNKY CEREAL- once again ladies and gentlemen, this is not something I'm proud of...those sicky, sweet cereals seem to be hitting the spot.  Cocoa Puffs!  Lucky Charms!  Up next...Fruity Pebbles!!!

*BLT's- there is something amazing about mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread (or a fresh sub roll)...and if you throw in a slice of cheese, I'm pretty much gonna kiss you.

If you're like me, you're seeing a running trend....junk and more junk...YIKES...

Does anyone want to come over for dinner?!?  Papa H can cook for you....or you can opt to have dinner Mama H style...*wink*

2 Years Later...To The Day!

Some of you may remember the picture that I'm referencing.  Unfortunately, I can't find that original picture anywhere in my archives (so if you have it, I would love a copy).  But regardless, this is Sugar two years later laying/sitting in our own laundry basket.  HAPPY 2nd YEAR, BABY GIRL!  xoxoxo

 

Here it is....wait for it...