just don't expect to get your bloody black backpack back.

loves of my life, it has been a whole week. UPDATES:

baby beckett was born and he is the most precious child i have ever layed eyes on.

school is in session and i cannot even stress how awkward i feel walking around palomar college campus PREGNANT. all these itty bitty teeny boppers with their little clothing shoot me looks and i don't even love it. maybe i need a bigger ring? (haha kidding, greg)

side note: greg bought me a new backpack and surprised me with it before the first day of school. what a gem. i'll keep him forever.

4th of july is a big deal to us nielsens. we dress in red white and blue, take many pictures, have a wonderful breakfast, and spend the day in the sun surrounded by beach....or at a pool. can't beat it, not to mention SHELL will be home! :)

the del mar fair is here and it is as wonderful as always. we have tickets to go back and that sounds like a mighty fine plan. i need more cotton candy in my life.

we had an ultrasound a few days ago, and sweet emmy is growing well. she wouldn't show us her profile, so we're still not sure how good looking she is....but everything else looks great so far!

father's day

today is the day we celebrate fathers! i have 3 fathers to appreciate today. i consider myself one lucky lady.

first of all, my very own father.

my dad and i have been through a lot together, both good and bad. this has only made our father-daughter bond stronger throughout the many years we've had together (nearly 25, if you can believe that).  he has been there for me no matter what and supported all of the decisions that i have made. he spent countless hours as my personal taxi driver, cheering me on at all of the sports and activities I pursued, gracefully dealing with my teenage moments, entertaining me when i got bored, and providing me with everything i needed....and most everything that i wanted too :) he has taught me so much and loved me unconditionally. He was completely devoted to raising me and making sure i was happy, and for that i will always be grateful. I look back on my childhood with nothing but fond memories. My dad is, and always will be one of my best friends. I have the best dad in the world, don't even try to argue with me. i love you daddy!

2nd, my newly gained father (father-in-law is the correct term, i suppose)

Chuck Nielsen and I were pals before Greg and I even met. He welcomed me with open arms when Steph and i became friends, and completely supported Greg and I getting hitched. He treats me as if I really am one of his daughters. He has always been a wonderful example to Greg throughout his life, and as a result, Greg has a lot of the same qualities (this includes lingering to talk to everyone in tarnation at any party or event, and riding on shopping carts in the grocery store) Chuck has the answer to any question i could ever come up with, and makes me feel like he would always have my back no matter what.  thanks for raising an amazing son for me to marry, and loving me as a daughter.

last, but certainly not least we have the daddy-to-be.

I have no doubt in my mind that Gregory John will be a wonderful father to our children. Being a nanny, I made sure to have lots of little ones around Greg during our dating days, and he passed my little tests with flying colors. All kids adore my husband, especially girls. They are drawn to his sweet smile and his silly happy personality, which is why it makes complete sense for him to start out with a precious baby girl. His parents raised him to be a strong and obedient individual, full of love and compassion towards others. I am so blessed to have such wonderful men in my life, and i am beyond excited to see my sweet husband as a father.

happy father's day! 

cheers.

i am sooooooo into milk right now. sometimes i drink a WHOLE glass without even eating chocolate. just by itself. thats never happened before. when i'm feeling unhealthy, and i think to myself "hmm what would Emmerson want if she could tell me?" well duh. babies like milk....i mean they're into human milk, not cow milk...but close enough right? at least we will both have strong bones. here's to milk. i have been drinking it like it's 1984. 

free 99.

the other day i had a craving for a side salad from jack in the box. i thought i would honor my first healthy craving...so off i went. of course once i got there an enticing picture of a taco made a big impression on me....so a salad and 2 tacos it ended up being. (oh jack in the box tacos...you have created a new addiction in my life) ANYHOW, i drive up, with my debit card out ready to go. the guy hands me my bag. and then says...

"have a nice day"

ummmmm. do i pay? do i say something about paying? nope. i smiled said thank you, and drove off. 

thanks for the free meal jack in the box. i owe ya one.

was that bad?

half way mark.

well today marks 20 weeks...with 20 weeks (or hopefully a LITTLE less) to go! I consider myself quite lucky with this pregnancy. i never got too sick and nothing has made life TOO difficult. so far. there are things i enjoy...and things i could live without.

LOVES:

-finally starting to look pregnant and not just plump.

-buying myself a new wardrobe

-feeling her move

-no guilt for any of the ice cream that i consume. (i guess i've never really felt guilty...but now i have a good excuse.)

-the love i feel for the little one

-buying cute and tiny girly things

DIS-LOVES:

-back pain

-poor balance

-trying to eat healthy

-massive boobs (this would however, be on greg's LOVES list)

-headaches

-memory loss

-being extra clumsy

so there you have it. whoooaaaaa we're half way therrrrreeee...whoaaa-ohhh livin on a prayer. good song bon jovi...good song.

k bye.