THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!!!

Just got home from The Ellen Degeneres Show!!! I had such a good time with Kelley today. We got there around 1pm and checked in... ate a quick sandwich and waited to be called back. I lucked out because I was able to go with Kelley in the "about to pop" section (since she is due on Tuesday, they actually had a section for women who were days from delivery). They had a paramedic and a nurse ready to go if need be. I sat in the 4th row, behind Ellen's mom! The guests were Michael Bolton and Dennis Quaid. Ellen is so funny! I laughed so hard the entire show! Not to mention all the dancing and screaming. I probably wont have a voice tomorrow! The bathroom was fully stocked with cookies, candies, fruit, veggies, and water! What a blast! I'm such a big fan of Ellen...always have been... and always will!


Since I keep getting texts, and facebooks asking what I got... I decided to write a few things down!


Puj Tub
Organic Baby Bjorn
Dr. Andrew Weil Baby Newborn starter set
Timi and Leslie (Marilyn) diaper bag
6 months worth of Huggies diapers (special addition denim)
MD Mom - clean and green baby supplies (special washes)
Safety 1st prism color video monitor
Aden + Anais swaddle set ( dribble, comfort security blankets, slumber sleeping bag, and swaddle blankets)
books, bottles, pacifiers, Ellen onesies)
POSH mommy necklace
Michael Bolton CD (he was there live - and he actually is VERY good)
Shrink x hips: Dennis Quaid's wife's business
Yo My Booties (Manolo Blahnicks for babies)
Age: HiLo chair - www.agedesign.ca
and....
Teutonia luxury stroller!!!!!!!


Find Out More About All of Ellen's Amazing Mother's Day Giveaways!


My house is full and I haven't even had my showers yet! I'm so thankful that I was able to attend this show. Ellen ROCKS!


Here is Ellen Degeneres Show link. Check back tomorrow for pictures or just watch the show! The show airs tomorrow (5/7/10) at 4pm.


Love,
Brooke

22 weeks.

I'm 22 weeks today. Moving along just fine. Still doing everything I was doing before... however, I am wearing maternity jeans. They are comfortable so I'm not even wearing my other jeans... why, right? :) Here is the latest bump picture!

Today Kelley and I are going to The Ellen Degeneres Show... so excited! She always has the best giveaways and guests on her show! Wish me luck! Gotta go and get ready! Will blog about it all later! 

Have a happy Thursday! 

~Brooke~

Jake's nursery...

I just bought Jake's bedding! 

Grant really wanted something sports related, so after browsing the internet and shopping in countless number of stores. I found what we liked the best! Here it is below! 

I bought the following from this pictures:

- quilt, sheet, dust ruffle, bumper, diaper stacker, window valance, lamp, rug, and mobile. 

I'm not into the wall paper, or the pictures. So, I will add my own touches to his room! 

Here is the crib, changing table, and dresser we chose:

Here is the chair that will go in the room as well:

Just a few things for the room... So excited! :)

~Brooke~

Ellen DeGeneres Show!

My friend Kelley called me a few weeks ago and invited me to go with her to the Ellen DeGeneres show for expecting mothers! Its there Mother's Day show! I am SO excited! Kelley is due on May 11, so we're hoping Stella doesn't make her appearance until after the show! haha. Thank you Kelley for thinking of me! Here's the bio on what the show will entail!

It's Ellen's annual Mother's Day show! The entire audience will be filled with expectant moms who have no idea what to expect from Ellen! She has all the best gifts and giveaways that will leave them breathless! If any of the fathers need some tips, DENNIS QUAID will have them. He helped his wife through her pregnancy with their twin babies, and now the adorable kids are two years old. He'll have the cutest stories about them that the moms will love! Then, the Grammy-winning MICHAEL BOLTON will have a special Mother's Day gift for us. He'll sing his new single from his upcoming CD, "One World One Love" -- a song he wrote with the incredibly popular Lady Gaga! And this week another contestant was voted off "American Idol" and will stop by to sing one last song. Ellen has paramedics standing by in case someone gives birth to the very first Ellen Show baby!

~Brooke~

21 Weeks!

My weekly update on the size of Jake. Today he is the length of a banana. :)

Even though my grandma hates the belly pictures online I decided to keep doing it... for now at least. Here I am... Looking bigger. I actually feel bigger now. When I wear certain clothes you may ask yourself if Brooke is just eating too many cheese burgers, but if I wear something tight... it's visible that I'm actually pregnant. FINALLY. :)

Hope everyone has an outstanding Thursday!

Love,
Brooke

Family is everything.

My mom is the best (of course we all feel this way)... But, I feel so lucky to have my momma! My mom is thoughtful, caring (caring about all of us before herself on a regular basis), loving, affectionate, strong, patient, and God loving. I can only pray I'm as good as a mother as she is to my brothers and I.  I have been reflecting a lot lately about my life and where I come from... Wondering, "Am I going to be as good mom as mine was?" I call my mom on a daily basis and freak out about the little things... her response: "Honey, once the baby is born your natural instincts will kick in and you'll do a great job." That was all I needed to hear to feel at ease. I guess part of my stress is that my family doesn't live in Southern California anymore, and that I can't just drive home for help or have my mom drive over in a moments notice. Idaho is about a day and a half away... 16-18 hrs non-stop. I know this after my road trip with my brother and his wife in October. I am lucky however to have Grant. He is very hands on and will be a great father... so I wont be alone in this process... again I feel relieved. :)

Why my parents are amazing? For so many reasons! My parents have been married for 30 years. My mom and dad met when my mom was 17, and my Dad was 20 in 1979. My parents met, and 3 months later where engaged. My mom and dad got a shock of a lifetime when they found out my mom was expecting me while they were engaged and my parents were SO young. Did that stop them? NOPE. My mom and dad decided that they would marry sooner than planned. My parents got married February 15, 1980 (My grandfathers birthday), and I arrived in September of the same year. My parents never made excuses for being young... They worked hard and taught us that family is everything. We will remain close and be there for each other because that is the only way to treat family. My mom and dad were young, but wise beyond their years! My mom and dad welcomed my first brother 17 months after me... and 21 years after that... Dylan came along (none of us where planned as you can see... but, it was in God's plan of course)! My parents are hard working, dedicated, loving, proud, and loyal. All the qualities I will carry on in my new family I am creating. I thank my parents every day for there hard work and for our strong family values. I was raised in such an amazing home. Thank you Mom and Dad for your continued support and love for Grant, and I. I love you guys! xo

Not only did I have amazing parents, but I had the most amazing grandparents as well. My grandma and grandpa were pretty much another set of parents for my brothers and I. Since my parents were young my grandparents were a huge part of growth of our family. My grandfather passed away in 2006, so he never Grant... but, I talk about him on a regular basis! My grandma is in Idaho with my parents now and we continue to talk daily as well. Love you grandma... see you in June! :)

When I was in Idaho about a month ago, my Mom greeted me with a few articles of clothing... of course everything preppy for our baby! I love the American flag Ralph Lauren! So cute! My Mom is throwing me a family shower this June in Idaho! Can't wait to see my family again! This time I'll be seeing cousins as well!

Guess being pregnant I have lots of emotions... I love blogging through this process... I plan on turning my blog into a book at the end of the year! 

Thank you to all that follow our blog! 

Love,

Brooke

20 weeks!

Today I hit the half way point in my pregnancy! 5 months today! Now, just another 20 weeks to go! haha. Wish me luck!

The baby is a cantaloupe!

Not sure how many baby bump pictures I will post going forward... perhaps with my shirt down... my grandma thought it was awfully strange that I posted my bare belly via the internet... haha. :)

Hope everyone has a great day!
xo
Brooke