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!

Golfin'

Out for a nice round of golf with Nate's parents in West Seattle.

(I just pared two holes in a row! Coming out of my high school retirement :) )

Portland Road Trip

This trip was in...October. October 8th to be exact. It was too great of an experience not to share. A group of us rented an RV and traveled to Portland to watch the Bobcats play. It was so much fun!

Packed up and ready to leave!

We arrived late at night. Called it in early to have enough energy for the next day.

Wasting time until game time!

With President

 

Win for the Cats!

Then we hit up downtown for some dancing! 

Yes, we were the only dancers for a while :)

It was a great experience! I would definitely do it again!

April Birthdays

I was so lucky to celebrate Vince's birthday with him in Bozeman. He was so happy to get a cake! or 2 plus cupcakes from New York Cupcakes in Washington (sooo good)!

We got to celebrate Nate's birthday while my parents were out visiting!

We got this plate as a wedding gift. It was tucked away in the back of a cupboard. 

Hopefully, I remember to use it going forward :)

Guard Dogs