New Blog

Hey everyone! I thought it might be a good idea to set up a blog so Ben, Jessi, Mom and I can keep people up-to-date during the labor and delivery.

birthofabelli(dot)blogspot(dot)com

The hospital where I will deliver has wireless internet in the room, so we'll be able to let everyone know the progress of labor and delivery. Don't worry, I won't include the gross stuff.

More About Me

Got this from Shennie, thought I'd blog it rather than forward it.

(x) Gone on a blind date
(x) Skipped school
(x) Watched someone die
(x) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(x) Been to Florida
(x) Been on a plane
(x) Been lost
(x) Been on the opposite side of the country

(x) Gone to Washington , DC
(x) Swam in the ocean
(x) Cried yourself to sleep
() Played cops and robbers
(X) Recently colored with crayons
(x) Sang Karaoke
() Paid for a meal with coins only?
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(x) Made prank phone calls
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) Danced in the rain
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe
() Watched the sunrise with someone you care about
(x) Blown bubbles
(x) Gone ice-skating
(X)Been skinny dipping outdoors
(x) Gone to the movies


1. Any nicknames? Jennie, JJ, HoneyBunchesofOats

2. Mother's name? Susan

3. Favorite drink? champagne punch

4. Any Tattoo's? yes

5. Body piercings? pierced ears

6. How much do you love your job? Love it lots, will miss it
8. Favorite vacation spot? cruise ship

9. Ever been to Africa ? nope

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? don't think so, but cereal is a popular non-traditional dinner choice for me

11. Been on TV? yes, I was interviewed by the local news anchor about a shuttle launch

2. Ever steal any traffic sign? no

13. Ever been in a car accident? yes

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door

15. Favorite salad dressing? depends on my mood

16. Favorite Pie- blueberry with chocolate ice cream

17. Favorite number? 8

18. Favorite movie? Labyrinth

19. Favorite holiday? Christmas

20. Favorite dessert? Chocolate cake with chocolate icing

21. Favorite food? lobster

22. Favorite day of the week? Saturday

23. Favorite brand of body wash? Suave

24. Favorite toothpaste? Colgate Total Paste

25. Favorite smell? my husband (although soon my answer will include my baby)

26. What do you do to relax? Knit

27. How do you see your self in 10 years? Mother of two, happily married to the best husband in the world, working part time

28. How many siblings do you have? 2 sisters, 1 brother

29. Furthest place you will send this message? all over the world!! Hahahaha

30. Who will respond to this the fastest? No idea, since anyone will be able to read it... although, I bet only people I know will read it

Baby Bump Update

This is me 8 days ago at my baby shower (I was 34 1/2 weeks):

And here's me and my cute hubby:

I just realized that Ben and I both are wearing green shirts...we didn't plan it that way, I swear!

Baby Shower

Last Friday night, my sister and mother held a baby shower for me and Ben. It was a big party, with both men and women invited. I'm sure the guys could've cared less to be there during the whole gift opening part (all the ooh'ing and aah'ing over tiny little clothes and Diaper Genies usually isn't a guy thing...), but I know we all had a great time enjoying good food and good company.

My sister also surprised me and my mother with a very special guest... wait for it.... Aunt Sher! Ben got video of me and my mom seeing her, and when he gets it off the memory card and onto a computer, I'll try and post it here. It's hilarious to see my mom's reaction. The only other time I've seen her like that was when I told her I was pregnant!

When we showed my dad the video (he wasn't there when Sher showed up), he asked mom why he never got a welcome home like that... all happy screaming and tears and stuff. It was funny.

My sister also took a ton of pictures with her cool new camera, and maybe she'll be nice and share some good pics with me so I can post them... hint hint.

To those of you who were at this shower, I want to thank you again for being there and for your generosity. Ben and I are so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family who share like you do. I just hope that we are able to return the favor when you need us to. Thanks. (The notes will be mailed out this weekend... hopefully...)