Spring Birthday Burger!

Happy Birthday, Jamie!!!!


Jason and I love to watch the travel channel and have caught a couple of episodes of “Man vs. Food.” The most recent show we saw featured a little burger called the “Juicy Lucy” where the cheese is melted inside the burger rather than on top. Tonight, Jason the grill master, made his version of the burger with pepper jack and American cheese in the center. It was REALLY hot in the center but very tasty! I wish everyone could try Jason’s Juicy Lucy!!!

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It’s officially spring, so I decided that I wanted to plant some basic things before JH’s arrival. However, I didn’t tackle the flower beds and figured the pansies that are leftover from fall/winter will just have to do until later. I couldn’t overlook the front porch and the deck areas since those areas resembled something the Adam’s family might have; pots with dead ferns and old roots still potted covered in pollen. This little project took ALL DAY to complete which was frustrating considering I could knock that type of thing out in no time pre-pregnancy. A couple of weeks ago, I put out some Easter decorations also featured in the photo slideshow. I’m so happy that spring is finally here!!!

Couple's Shower

The hard drive on our computer burned up, so we have been without for a week now. We now have a new one and we're in the process of getting files off our old computer. Needless to say, it's been loads of fun! I have been dying to post this blog to share the shower that was thrown for us last weekend by some of our "couple" friends. The girls: Stacy, Tonya, me, Keitha, & Brandie. The boys: Shawn, Kevin, Jason, Wes, & Trey. They were all AWESOME hosts! I still can't believe how nice AND fun everything was! We are so grateful to them!

Pictures of the decorations, food, and drinks. I was blown away with how nice everything was. It was an overwhelming feeling knowing all the work and effort that went into the shower; Jason and I both felt so special! What great pals we have!!!

Opening baby gifts is so much fun; we were truly "showered" with really nice gifts!

I was so happy that my siblings and their spouses could make it (minus Andrew who was on call). Not only are they family, but "couple" friends as well. How lucky are we???!!!

They had the most original shower favors made for guests. It was pot with wildflower seeds planted with a card that said "From small things, big things one day come. Welcome Baby Havard." Too Sweet!!! Adalie has already watered and tended her plant!

Shower for John Hall!

My friends, Misty & Kelly, hosted a baby shower for me on Saturday. Everything was so beautiful and perfect! I thought the cake table couldn’t have been prettier and was so honored they would go to so much effort for me. All the decorations were great! The letters on the coffee table were a gift from Kelly to go on top of JH's bookshelves in the nursery; I thought they made a precious centerpiece! It is so nice to have such good friends that are so sweet and thoughtful!

Jason’s Aunt Paula, Cousins Rachelle & Rhonna, and mom were able to make the trip for the shower. We were both so happy they all were able to make it! It meant so much to us!

We got some really wonderful gifts and I was overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone who was there and those who couldn’t make it! Jason’s mom gave us some of his clothes from when he was a baby in little trunks she decorated; so sweet!

Half Marathon Man!

Today Jason ran in another half marathon with Wes, our friend he's been training with. He did really well in the race and finished 14th in his division! Jason’s parents were in town for the shower and were able to go watch him finish the race. I think Jason was glad they were there to support him. Shawn and Stacy were also at the finish line and Shawn filmed Jason coming across the finish line…and as usual, the name announcer couldn’t pronounce our last name to save his life. To date, Jason has yet to hear his name properly announced at the finish line. It’s always fun to try and guess how they’ll say it!

Chubby Cheeks!!!

We got to see John Hall yesterday! We were told he looks great and his estimated weight is 5lbs/2oz. I LOVE getting to see him! Amy commented he has some chubby cheeks which you can really see in this sonogram picture! I guess our cheeks look about the same these days; like little chipmunks storing nuts for the winter!

Speaking of storage, I thought I should mention that I was the lucky recipient of Jamie’s old diaper bags: black, red, and chocolate brown Kate Spade bags! How great is that?! At the office shower, Jason got his very own “man” diaper bag. And…while in Branson I found a basic tan leather bag that I can use as well. I’m pretty sure I’ll have a bag for any outfit I could possibly wear! I can’t wait to carry all of them!

One talented Ose!

Sooooo….today was a BIG day!!! I went to LR to pick up all the sewing mom has been working on. She made extra crib sheets made out of the same fabric as the bedding, two changing table pads that match the rocker fabric, and the most beautiful bassinet bedding you have ever laid eyes on. The pictures just don’t do it justice because it simply took my breath away when I saw how perfect it is; I couldn’t wait to get home and place everything! It goes so well in our room! Mom, Jason and I TRULY appreciate all your hard work on everything you’ve made for John Hall. It means the world to us that he has such a loving Ose that would make all these wonderful things for him! Thank you so much!

***She also made a lamp shade cover which isn’t pictured b/c it’s in the process of being monogrammed. I’ll post pictures of it as soon as I get it back.

Ace of Cakes!

Have you ever watched the show “Ace of Cakes?” I have only caught it a couple of times, but I’m amazed at how creative and elaborate the cakes turn out. My friend, Amy, has gotten into cake making. She occasionally sends pictures of cakes that she makes for various things. I got this picture yesterday of the cake she did for her daughter’s birthday. As you can guess, she loves Minnie Mouse and the color pink. Isn’t it the cutest cake you’ve ever seen???!!!

My friend, Leslie, and I made dinner to take to Tonya. Leslie made this cupcake cake since today is Tonya’s birthday. I thought it turned out really cute and her kiddos seemed to love it! Good work, Leslie!

Office Shower

Yesterday, the girl’s in Jason’s office had a shower for us. They did a great job! The cake was precious, the food was great, and they went overboard on the gifts! These girls really did too much, but it very much appreciated. They gave us the travel system which was unbelievably nice! If he was born today, we would be able to take him home which would be a good thing! :)

Baby Basics

We went to a baby basics class last night, and I think Jason and I left there feeling okay about our abilities as first time parents. I really hate to compare us to the other couples there, but I couldn’t help feeling better when some of the questions asked of the instructor were things like “what does a diaper rash look like”, “how many diapers does a baby typically go through in a day”, “Vaseline and Balmex are basically the same thing, right?”….Maybe we didn’t feel like we got much out of the class b/c so much time was spent on questions like these. Also, all the “real” looking babies were taken, so we got to use a Cabbage Patch doll that had a full set of hair and teeth! I’m fairly certain JH will be basically bald and hopefully won’t have any teeth for a while! Still, it was fun having a night focused soley on John Hall. We’re so ready to meet him!

I have been very lucky to have three people, Jamie, Kim, & Mattie loan out their maternity clothes to me. Mattie had tons of winter stuff, Kim had a little of both, and Jamie had mostly summer things…so I have been outfitted in some pretty cute things! I really haven’t bought very much on my own. I did buy a nice pair of jeans and a dress to wear to a Christmas party. It turns out, I could have done without those purchases b/c there are countless pairs of jeans and all sorts of dresses they loaned. Just wanted to thank them for letting me use their clothes which have allowed me to be fashionable!