Happy 5th Birthday, Jeter!

Hard to believe Jeter is 5 already. It was about this time five years ago Nate and I knew we were ready to be with each other forever! He said he had to surprise me with Jeter to make sure I had what it takes to be a good, responsible mom. So thoughtful. :)

Didn't want you guys to think I forgot... here are the birthday hat photos!

Tia's Wedding - Glendive

Tia and Jake had an intimate, little ceremony New Year's Eve to make their marriage official before going to Mexico! 

Quick {just how Tia has always wanted it} with delicious brunch afterwards. It was sweet :)

{Vinny photo-bombing in the background!}

No longer a legal Morasko :,(

Mr. and Mrs. Senner!!

Next up Mexico!!

baby :: 20 weeks

Had to show the cute Bridger licking his lips :)

Half way there!

A few things:

~ I can feel the babe from the outside! 

Ice cream really gets it moving.

~ I have terrible heartburn :(

No spicy, tomato based foods, salt and vinegar chips 

~ I am at more normal energy level; 

which is if you know the non-pregnant JJ, she always took naps and has half of Nate's energy level - So nothing new :)

~ My nails and hair are NOT growing like everyone says 

thin and brittle nails like always.

~ Craving sweets!

So there is the old wives tale that says if you get heartburn while pregnant your baby is going to have head of hair. If it takes after me, you all know it will be covered in hair! I feel so bad for Nate. He is a hair-a-phob 

(technical names:: Chaetophobia, Trichopathophobia, Trichophobia, or Hypertrichophobia) 

and he married probably one of the hairiest gals :) 

I told him the baby is more than likely going to have hair and his response was, "we can just shave it!"

Needless to say, he won't be alone with the baby :) {teasing!}

So far so good. We are excited for the Knutson family vacation at the cabin next week!! 

Sunshine, YES PLEASE!!!!!!

Food

Late night craving. Blueberry muffins from scratch. I'm sad most will go in the freezer so I don't eat them all in two days.

By the way.... They are delish!

Knutson Designs

Some news that I am not sure if everyone knows is that I quit my job in February. 
I quit on a Tuesday and found out I was pregnant that Saturday! I can tell you we were definitely worried, but the more we thought about it, it was the best blessing ever! I got rid of A LOT of unnecessary stress and heartache that would not have been a good environment for the baby. I tell myself that getting up enough courage to quit my job is what helped us finally get pregnant!


I am definitely at peace and happier. I am picking up a freelance jobs here and there. My website is almost done (my worst nightmare!) I also have an etsy shop started. My plan is to add new designs everyday or so.


The hardest problems I have are being my own worst critic and perfectionism. Everyday I battle with myself to get things done. If only I could say things look good when I design then I would be further along with my business. I'm working on it! Constantly coaching myself :) 

Here is my etsy site. 

I have a lot of ideas to add including some paintings and gift ideas, but website first!

Growing Baby

Quick update on the growing bambino so far!

Baby's first photo - 5 weeks (sideways)

the following pics I thank my sister for. I probably wouldn't have taken them if she didn't ask to see my belly grow. 

{don't mind the snowman pants---nate loves hates them!}

It is crazy how much it changes with what I eat and at night. Nate and I ate really healthy for three weeks and some of the hormone bloat disappeared. All I needed was one week back in MT and it came back...

or it could be because I am addicted to self serve fro yo!

Boy, is it expensive! Nate figured out how much half a gallon would cost -- $25ish!

 I am on the search for some half gallons of frozen yogurt. They say I should eat this instead of ice cream. Might as well go along with what they say ;)

So if anyone knows where I can buy a lot of frozen yogurt -- please tell!

Since I have a sweet tooth now (or always!)  I've been trying to keep up with working out. I started water aerobics with the arthritic elders at my gym. It is entertaining and they always know when I miss a day. :) 

Everything else has been such a great journey so far! The baby is such a blessing for Nate and I! We are trying to enjoy all the moments that come along with it as it is an answer to our 2 years of praying. (thankfully, I didn't have morning sickness!)

We find out the gender June 27th!