The Truebies

30 day challenge.

2012-01-26T13:01:00.000-08:00

josh and i watched a really good video on TED a few months ago about trying something new for 30 days. i attempted to write in my journal for 30 days straight. i was pregnant and i thought it would be a great way to document that glamorous stage of my life....ya know, nausea, heart burn, clothes not fitting. better in theory than in execution. whatevs. also, i'm going to burn my journals because really all i do is vent in them and if someone read them...eek!

well, i am going to try something else for 30 days, since it went so well the first time. i am going to do jillian michael's 30 day shred (minus sundays, hello sabbath!). seriously. i just need to kick this workout rut in the bud and what better way to do it?!

stay tuned for updates and pics of my toned, hot, shredded bod.

pumpkin cobler.

2012-01-19T11:32:00.001-08:00

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my sister, emily, really got me hooked on mels kitchen cafe blog. everything i've made from her blog has turned out delish! her enchiladas made josh cry (true story).

anyways, last night josh took gus to mutual so i could have some kaylea time, so obviously i baked. baking with no interruptions is magical. it was so nice not to have to nurse while taking things out of the oven or crack eggs while bouncing a fussy baby. it's the little things in life, really.

i whipped up this amazing pumpkin cobbler recipe and it turned out perfect! the only thing i would do differently next time (because there will be a next time) is bake it in an 8x8 pan instead of a 9x13. i served mine with some homemade whipped cream and josh and i went to town on it. seriously, go make some yummy cobbler!

3 months.

2012-01-16T07:54:00.000-08:00

i can't believe gus is already 3 months! i love this stage. he's so talkative, smiley, and sweet. i could freeze him right now. josh and i are so in love with him.

one year!

2012-01-16T07:39:00.001-08:00

1-15-11

1-14-12

it's amazing the difference a year makes! josh and i celebrated our 1st anniversary with our fave little man. we went out to lunch, watched the young men in our ward play basketball in crestwood, shopped at jcrew, and went to the new albany exchange for a fantastic dinner.

i'm so lucky to be married to josh. he's so loving and supportive and i can't imagine my life without him. here's to many more eventful years!

chocolate nutella and sea salt fudge.

2012-01-10T16:44:00.000-08:00

if you're looking for a great dessert (and who isn't, really?) try this. emily made some for us over christmas break and we were all hooked. the sea salt really takes it over the edge. enjoy :)

christmas in columbus pics.

2012-01-09T09:54:00.001-08:00

just dance 3...go mangums!

josh with his "something to read" present. love it.

gussy with some of his loot.

my fabulous parents.

me and my boy.

my amazing new mocs. i'm obsessed with them.

trying to be healthier this new year?

2012-01-04T10:31:00.001-08:00

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make these! i whipped up a batch last week and they were amazing! i didn't add the caramel and chocolate on top, but i'm sure they'd be delish with those gems as well. i love all things reeses so these were right up my alley. oh, and they should be called chubby wifey instead because let's be real, i ate most of them.

new years resolutions: the 2012 edition.

2012-01-01T15:26:00.001-08:00

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1. eat more fruits & veggies

2. workout for 20 mins, 3x a week

3. make a homemade dinner 2x a week

4. save for madewell jeans

5. write in my journal once a week

i'll keep y'all updated on my progress throughout the year. the homemade dinner one is the real zinger...wish me luck!

farewell 2011...

2011-12-30T09:15:00.000-08:00

it's been a whirlwind of a year for the trueblood family and we wouldn't have it any other way. marrying josh and welcoming our sweet baby gussy into the world made 2011 so dear to me. here's to a fantastic 2012!

gus' blessing day.

2011-12-27T11:52:00.001-08:00

josh gave the sweetest baby blessing on christmas morning and gus chit chatted the whole way through it. it was adorable. i love those two so much and i'm so blessed to be sealed to them for forever.

christmas with the dalbys.

2011-12-27T11:28:00.001-08:00

christmas this year was magical. gus made out like a bandit (natch) and it was so good to be surrounded by family. they're the best and they make each holiday so special.

picture day.

2011-12-23T14:08:00.000-08:00

our friend jessica wanted to test out her new photography equiptment, so gus volunteered to help a sister out. oh my, he was quite the model. i mean, look at that face...and those cheeks. to die for.

happy 2 months gussy!

2011-12-16T08:17:00.001-08:00

i can't believe we've had this sweet boy for 2 months already! he's growing so fast (he's 11 lbs 9 oz now!) and learning new skills on the daily. gus has changed our lives for forever and we wouldn't have it any other way. he's funny and crazy and the best addition to our family.

we love you gus gus! stay sweet always, k?

add this to my list of obsessions,..

2011-12-13T13:55:00.000-08:00

jb holiday pandora radio makes this holiday season even more joyful....but really, doesn't jb make everything better?

gettin in the Christmas spirit.

2011-12-06T07:29:00.001-08:00

homemade felt wreath. i love it.

fun lights to jazz up gus' room.

oversized ikea stockings.

homemade ornament wreath that i made last year. it's cute, but crazy fragile.

oh, and my favorite festive bum.

i can't wait to celebrate Christmas this year with my new little family. last year josh and i were engaged and now we're married with a baby! i have so much to be thankful for. i love this time of year-it feels so magical!

i love having a sister that's a photog.

2011-12-02T09:26:00.000-08:00

thanks em for capturing such sweet moments of me and my boy.

gobble.gobble.gobble.

2011-11-26T06:08:00.000-08:00

i could eat this boy up!

i'm thankful for...

2011-11-23T11:45:00.000-08:00

-my loving, sexy husband

-our beautiful baby boy

-a warm, quaint home

-a big, comfy bed

-homemade desserts (hello thanksgiving week!)

-the gospel of Jesus Christ

-my amazing family

-madewell jeans

-nursing (hello MORE thanksgiving food)

-the sing off

-a clean home

happy thanksgiving eve!

in the last 4 weeks i've learned...

2011-11-14T07:44:00.000-08:00

that motherhood is the ultimate job. it's hard work and super exhausting, but also incredibly rewarding. did i mention it's hard work? moms are the real rockstars of the world.

friday, friday...

2011-11-11T06:06:00.000-08:00

have a great veterans day weekend! i'm so grateful for those men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

happenings.

2011-11-09T15:47:00.000-08:00

loving his play time.

taking a paci for the first time. verrry exciting for my nips.

jumping the gun on christmas jammies. gotta wear them while they still fit, ya know.

staying sexy & comfy while pregs.

2011-11-05T07:10:00.000-07:00

flowy dresses.

button-ups.

boyfriend jeans.

flowy tops.

if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant any time, make sure you're closet is stocked with these staples. i lived in boyfriend jeans from about 15 weeks til the day before i gave birth. i swear by boyfriend jeans. also, dresses become your best friends when you're preg. they're comfy, they show off your growing bump, they're easy to throw on, and they transition well into different seasons. you can never have too many dresses. button-ups and flowy tops are perfect when you're barely preg, because let's face it everyone just looks chubby during that time and these shirts hide that stage beautifully plus they still look fab when you're bump grows nice and round.

i'll leave you with a quote josh told me when i was nine months pregnant, "kaylea, you're sexy...just bigger." he's a gem.

40 weeks!!!

2011-11-04T05:47:00.000-07:00

these last 40 weeks have been such a thrill. we're so glad gus is here with us already and we're so grateful for his sweet spirit he brings into our home. josh and i sure hit the jackpot with this beautiful boy.

we love everything about him.

They said I was a valued customer. Now they send me hate mail.

2011-11-03T11:30:00.001-07:00

you know on "confessions of a shopaholic" when rebecca and suze open all of her credit card statements and take shots? well instead of booze, i'm coping with all of these baby bills with cases of diet coke. cheers.

gus rolls over!

2011-11-02T07:43:00.001-07:00

when gus was born, our girl niki sent over an adorable blanket and bib for our favorite lil guy. it's our tummy time blanky and it must be super special because gus rolled over from his tummy to his back on it monday! way to go gus! thanks niki for the awesome blanky!

pumpkin chocolate chip brownies.

2011-11-01T14:23:00.000-07:00

we've already made these three times. they're a cinch to make and the taste is delish! happy fall!

we really love hubers.

2011-10-31T10:38:00.000-07:00

gus at 2 weeks.

hubers was my first outing after having gus. it felt so good to get out and enjoy the perfect fall weather with my family.

gus at 1 week.

gus the day before he was born.

yes, we're obsessed with fall activities at hubers...and we might have passed that obsession onto baby gus. but seriously, can you blame us? who doesn't love apple picking and pumpkin ice cream?

happy halloween!

2011-10-31T07:27:00.000-07:00

love,
gus gus

39 weeks.

2011-10-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

happy 39 weeks, gus! i can't believe you're almost 2 weeks old already. me and daddy love you more than anything! daddy always tells me how beautiful you are...and it's true. you're a total babe already.

gus and gigi.

2011-10-27T06:59:00.001-07:00

gus really hit the jackpot when it comes to grandmas. i mean, hello, he gets georgia. she loves on him all day long, swaddles him just right, and thinks every single thing he does is adorable. gus is a lucky boy.

and i'm a lucky girl to have georgia as my mom. she is so giving, so kind, so hilarious, so sexy, so sassy and such a good momma trainer. she taught me everything i know. thanks mom for all you do for us. i want to be just like you.

we love you gigi! can't wait to see you again soon!

sunday nap.

2011-10-24T07:11:00.001-07:00

i love these sleepy boys.

gus and his friends.

2011-10-23T17:12:00.000-07:00

daddy.

dr. borden

gigi and grandpa mike

oh and baby gus the day we got to leave....we were all very antsy to get home.

38 weeks.

2011-10-21T11:37:00.000-07:00

happy 38 weeks, gus! we're so glad you're here!

gus michael trueblood.

2011-10-20T13:15:00.001-07:00

born october 16, 2011
6 lbs 15 oz, 20 inches long
best day ever.

37 weeks.

2011-10-14T10:11:00.001-07:00

this is my view these days. josh and i were talking last night and he said, "remember when you didn't show for forever and you were upset about it?" i take back that crazy talk. these days, you can tell from a plane that i'm pregnant. weird how that happens...

(jammie pic because let's face it, it's my new uniform)

hello full term! i'm so antsy to meet this little one, but at the same time i'm so grateful for these last few weeks josh and i have together-just the two of us. most people wait a tits before they start makin babies, but that's just not how we roll. we're more like "hey, let's do everything at once and see if we survive!" and guess what?? we're doing awesome. pretty sure the Lord has blessed us a ton this past year. we've got a beautiful home (in da hood, but still), 2 working vehicles, a loving relationship, we're both healthy, and we have a baby boy on the way. does it get any better??

happy b-day mr. d.

2011-10-11T15:04:00.000-07:00

today is my incredible dad's 53rd birthday, so i thought i'd give him a blog shout out...
my dad is so kind and loving. he is always telling us kids and my mom how much he loves us and he shows it too. he's answered desperate phone calls from me in the middle of business meetings and he never sounds annoyed. he knows just what to say to make the situation seem bearable and make me feel at ease.
he loves my mom and treats her with respect. i grew up knowing how a good man treats women, so i knew what to look for in a husband. josh is just like my dad. he never yells, calls me bad names or puts me down.
he loves to go out and do things. whenever josh and i visit my parents, they always have the best activities planned. even the small things seem super exciting with mike and georgia. they know how to have a good time.
he's the best dad. mike is seriously number one. i'm really blessed to have him in my life. i'm so glad he and my mom decided to have a fourth kid because i really wouldn't want anyone else to be my dad. he's been there for me through everything and he's never given up on me. he thinks i'm smart and capable and beautiful and fun. i wish everyone had mike as their dad!

happy birthday, mikey! thanks for all you do for me, josh, and our baby boy. we're so lucky to have you. also, thanks for putting together the stroller and baby bjourn. you made that baby carrier look goooood.

day off.

2011-10-10T13:47:00.000-07:00

my main squeeze, josh, never...i repeat never takes days off. that boy works and works and when he's not working, he's schooling or taking care of stuff around the house. he's a real gem. today, a miracle happened though, and josh took the day off and it's been a nonstop party over here. we've been shopping, eating our favorite frozen yogurt for lunch (we're two wild and crazy guys), building up our food storage, and who knows what other shinanigans we'll get into tonight. i'm so glad i married such a sexy stud. yay for days off!

36 weeks.

2011-10-06T16:32:00.001-07:00

i didn't get dressed til pretty late today (ahh the life of the unemployed) so here i am large and in charge at 36 weeks in my jim jams. at my appt yesterday, the nurse practitioner said our little guy's head is super far down and my cervix is looking nice and thin. woot woot for being thin somewhere!

josh and i are on pins and needles to see baby truebs. we're getting soooo close!

little happenings.

2011-10-04T12:09:00.001-07:00

so, since i'm not working, i have quite a bit of time on my hands. it's kinda nice though, because for the rest of my life i'll be taking care of babies, finishing school, and working so i figure i should really relish this opportunity. while i was at my mom's last week, she taught me how to fishtail (i was certain i was having a baby girl and a good mom knows how to fishtail. am i right?) so yesterday, i decided to use some of my extra time and fishtail away. ahhh i love it. i told josh since we're having a boy, i can just fishtail his rat tail. josh seemed all against that idea...weird.
also, i've been packing my hospital bag (hello target sales) and it feels so good to get that going. i'm convinced i'm going to go into labor early. a girl can dream, right? whenev truebs decides to come, i'll be ready.

oh and even if you're not in need of a hospital bag, you should get this tote from target. it's $9.99 and it's pink on the inside. i mean, come on.

general conference weekend.

2011-10-03T05:54:00.000-07:00

oh my goodness, i could not have had a better weekend. i have always loved general conference, but this last one was seriously so perfect. every talk really touched my spirit and i walked away feeling so inspired. i'm excited to make some changes in my life and work towards becoming a better wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

josh and i kicked off sunday morning with some trader joe's pumpkin pancakes and oh my, they are delicious. run, don't walk. we also, enjoyed some strolls around our hood and the park yesterday since the weather has been so beautiful. i can't believe it's already fall! i'm looking forward to mittens, frye boots, tights, chunky sweaters, oh yeah and my sweet little baby....BOY! we found out last night and we are so excited! turns out, the chinese gender test is in fact 100% accurate.

35 weeks.

2011-10-01T17:11:00.001-07:00

i spent last week in columbus with my parents and it was amazing as usual. georgia and i ran errands, shopped, met up with katalyn and her adorable son owen, ate delicious food, baked, and caught up on our favorite tv shows. my mom really knows how to have a good time. oh and to top it all off, georgia and i took a much needed trip to ikea! ahhh it felt so good to get some organizational items and some cute decorative things too. they have the cutest baby bedding and toys. our home is lookin real nice. thanks georgia for taking such good care of me and even offering to push me in a wheelchair. you're a doll.

less than 5 weeks til truebs is here in our ikea wonderland!

ombre.

2011-09-28T14:33:00.000-07:00

love it!

s'mores cookie bars.

2011-09-26T07:24:00.000-07:00

we had a ward camp out friday night, so naturally we had lots of marshmallows, graham crackers, and reeses (plain hersheys bars are so last year) leftover. josh and i decided to make a fun, new dessert with our camping leftovers and oh man, these are ooey, gooey, messy and delicious. you'll love them!

smitten.

2011-09-23T05:05:00.000-07:00

truebs,
we are completely smitten with you.
at the 3d ultrasound last night, your dad and i were amazed at how much you've grown. check out those cheeks!
in just 6 weeks we can love on those cheeks all day long.
we love you.
keep growing and being all adorbs, k?
love,
mommy&daddy

34 weeks.

2011-09-22T06:10:00.000-07:00

i cannot get enough of truebs. how did i get so lucky?? and how did i nab such a good soon-to-be-dad? i've got it good. really good.

watch with kaylea.

2011-09-21T05:23:00.000-07:00

(delilah)

(vocal point)

josh and i are BIG fans of the sing off. come to think of it, most of the people in my family are addicted to it. brynn and i used to watch season 1 in the byu-idaho basement library while sharing a pair of headphones. tender, right? it really is a must see show and this year there's even more teams to enjoy. my personal faves are the all girls group, delilah, and byu's, vocal point. both groups are so much fun and have incredible voices.

on this day last year...

2011-09-19T06:41:00.000-07:00

i said "YES!" i can't believe it's already been a year since josh got down on one knee and proposed to me in good 'ol salem, indiana with the prettiest ring i'd ever seen. who knew that boy could ring shop?

i love you soooo much jaja! you are the best husband and friend i could ask for. i'm so grateful we're sealed for all time and eternity. i wouldn't want it any other way.

huber's farm take 2.

2011-09-19T06:30:00.000-07:00

the weather was perfect last weekend, so we headed to huber's to pick apples. nothing says fall like apple picking, right? oh.em.gee. we picked fuji apples and they are so sweet and crisp. my favorite breakfast right now is one of those bad boys cut up and dipped in some crunchy jiff peanut butter. yes ma'am!

oh and of course, we had to get some pumpkin ice cream to snack on while we sat around and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
check out our little truebs in stiff competition with that pumpkin for size. cute cute cute.

happy fall!

watch with kaylea.

2011-09-16T13:35:00.000-07:00

i'm unemployed until truebs gets here, so i have a lot of spare time on my hands. enter new fall lineup. i love a good comedy and these two shows are worth catching. first up, fox's, New Girl. love my girl, zooey, in it and i adore the boys. it's quirky and charming.
next up, nbc's, Up all Night. i love love love will arnett in this show. he plays a stay at home dad so well that it makes me contemplate having josh stay home and me work full time. then i remember that i enjoy food and shelter. funny show and great cast.

stay tuned for more watch with kaylea.

33 weeks.

2011-09-15T07:48:00.000-07:00

7 weeks.
7 weeks until i get to hold our sweet little baby.
7 weeks can't come soon enough.

fall tv.

2011-09-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

parenthood is back and i couldn't be happier.

you is kind. you is smart. you is important.

2011-09-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

i loved the book and the movie. great cast and powerful message.

my new fave dessert.

2011-09-11T12:13:00.001-07:00

i eat some kind of treat every.single.day. cookies, cakes, ice cream, you name it, i eat it at least 7 times a week. i have a lot of respect for those "one dessert a week" people, but i have no desire to live that dark life.

a few weeks ago, on pinterest (my new obsession), i pinned this recipe for sopapilla cheesecake. it looked amazing, so my mom tested it out 2 weeks ago and then i tried it for the first time last week while i stayed with her in columbus. i wanted to eat the whole pan. instead, i practiced self control and only ate a third of it. go me. it tastes like cheesecake except that it only takes about 5 minutes to put together and 25 minutes to bake.

oh and yeah i just made another pan today. it's THAT good.

truebes gets a cousin!

2011-09-10T06:31:00.000-07:00

these two cuties are having a baby and we couldn't be more excited! baby mangum will only be about 4 months younger than truebes, how fun is that?? congrats em and ry!

32 weeks.

2011-09-10T06:24:00.001-07:00

dear truebie,

i love you.
i can't believe that soon we'll know whether you're a little girl or little boy.
if you're a boy, i promise to stop buying you girl clothes.
i really love being your mom already, did you know that?
you have made this pregnancy so much fun for your daddy and me.
every kick and flip is just the cutest thing ever.
i can't wait to see you soon, baby.

love,
mom

labor day.

2011-09-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

our labor day weekend was wonderful. josh and i bought the carseat of our dreams for a crazy low price. suuuch a blessing for us-Heavenly Father definitely hears and answers our prayers. we can't wait to see little truebs in that bad dad soon. too cute.

we also watched alladin and oh my goodness, i love that movie. i still have the songs stuck in my head!

i hope everyone has a great week. i'm hangin out in columbus with the family and soakin in as much brynn time as possible before she heads out to school. i'm gonna miss that girl!

31 weeks.

2011-09-01T15:51:00.000-07:00

baby trueblood is getting so big! i pretty much always have his foot in my ribs these days. it's a good time. i'm going to the obgyn every other week which i love since it means i get to hear our baby's heartbeat. i can't wait to see truebes in 9 weeks!

29 and lookin fine.

2011-08-30T08:57:00.000-07:00

we celebrated josh's 29th birthday all weekend long. on saturday night, we went out with a bunch of our friends to the new albany exchange. so many people showed up to celebrate josh and the food was super tasty, as always. on sunday, i made josh lemon bars and let him open one of his presents...a new scripture case! we sure know how to party over here.
yesterday, on his actual birthday, he opened his birthday card from taylor and j (we love y'all!)...
and his present from momma georgia-new shorts and a shirt! talk about handsome. he also opened his new shirt i got him but i forgot to document that. woops. he looooves his new wardrobe and he looked so sexy on his first day of school today.

happy 29th birthday josh! you're the best!

huber farms.

2011-08-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

last saturday, josh and i headed to huber's to get some yummy produce and walk around. the weather was perfect and it was just what i needed. oh, and the ice cream was the cherry on top. creamy, yummy heaven on a cone.

they have these massive orange fish in the lake. seriously, they're like the size of a small child. i would be terrified to get in the water.
apparently, they had just had a wedding, so josh and i played bride and groom.
i didn't have a bouquet, so i used one of the potted plants. look how petite it makes me look. bonus!

it was the perfect afternoon with my handsome hubs.

30 weeks.

2011-08-25T09:15:00.001-07:00

we're in the 30's people! how crazy is that?? in just 10 weeks, the truebloods will be a family of 3 :)

in other news...

ben & jerry's milk and cookies ice cream is the most delicious ice cream ever.

happy thursday y'all!

mr. golden.

2011-08-23T10:17:00.001-07:00

i should mention that i'm already crying as i type this post thanks to my sweet sis-in-law, jaimee's, tender post about our fam...

josh's golden birthday (29 on the 29th) is just around the corner, so i thought i'd take some time to record some of my fave things about my love.

i seriously married the best man in the whole world. no one is more kind or more patient with me. he loves me so so much and he shows it each day by the way he treats me. no matter how sassy or grouchy i am, he stays calm and sweet. he never makes me feel stupid...in fact he makes me feel really smart (which if you know my school record, you know that's sayin a lot). he's my best friend. he always loves what i cook or bake and tells me how talented i am in the kitchen. and in the bedroom ha just kidding, kinda. anyways, josh really is the sweetest, goofiest kid around and i'm so glad that i get to spend eternity with him.

i can't wait to see him as a dad in 10 weeks. that truebs is a lucky one.

i love you so much, josh. thanks for all you do for our family every day.

29 weeks.

2011-08-18T14:45:00.000-07:00

i cannot believe i'm due in 11 weeks! soon, i'll be holding little truebs in my arms and smelling that sweet baby smell all day long. oh, and soon my heartburn will end. woot woot! my mom and brynn are here for the weekend and it's been so much fun to have them around. i sure love my family and it's so sweet to watch them love on our little one before she's even born.

ok, well we don't know if she's a she yet, but apparently my mom is pretty sure. yes, she did buy truebs a pink crib bumper and quilt. that georgia...

baby's room.

2011-08-16T06:52:00.001-07:00

when josh got home from miami he was feeling super productive, so we decided to make some progress on baby truebie's room. i got these three prints from etsy and i adore them. the little salt lake city temple print is my fave (from here). i got the idea to hang the prints from pant hangers from em. it's super affordable and adds a quirky element to the space. now all we're missing is some kind of organizational rack to store clothes and blankets and some cute bedding, but i'm holding off on the bedding until after the babe is born. i'm sure he or she won't mind.

work out.

2011-08-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

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oh hey, could i please look like these ladies one day? i desperately need to get my prego self to the gym more often. i mean, i have a y membership and i like working out...so you would think i'd be hittin the gym up regularly. and you would be wrong. this week, josh and i have vowed to make working out a priority. plus, i hear walking lots helps the labor to go smoother. anything for an easy labor!

happy 28 weeks baby truebs.

2011-08-12T15:25:00.001-07:00

dear baby,

i love you so much already. so does your dad. we're smitten with every kick, hiccup, and twist you do in my ever growing tummy. today, i went and looked at a house with the porters and the realtor said you're a girl (he had me do this weird chin test...that was a first). i can't wait to see your cute little face in just 12 weeks! please keep growing big and strong. oh, and keep kicking those nice big kicks because they really make my day.

love,

mom

thoughts.

2011-08-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

the closer i get to becoming a mama, the more i think about my own parents. josh and i were going through my box of elementary writing assignments a few nights ago and i was getting teary eyed. everything i wrote was so spunky and imaginative and i owe that to my parents. they encouraged me to read and to write often. i remember being on long road trips with my family and my dad would say, "kaylea, write me a story." and i would.then, in jr high when i would get sleepy, my mom would read my assigned novels to me and i loved it. i'm grateful for the mom and dad i have. they're so supportive of me and they always make me feel like i can do anything. i really did get the cream of the crop in the parents department.

thank you mike and george. love y'all to pieces.

p.s. in second grade i wanted to be a babysitter when i grew up. looks like i'm about to be a permanent one. woohoo!

lemon bars.

2011-08-08T15:14:00.000-07:00

i think i've only had lemon bars once or twice in my life, but i remember them being seriously delicious, so last weekend i decided to whip up a batch. oh em gee. best dessert ever. they arent complicated and the taste is so pure and heavenly. i used this recipe (my only tweaks were omitting the lemon zest because i don't own a zester...yet and decreasing the cooking time on the crust by 2 minutes) and they turned out perfect!

(recipe and picture courtesy of kelly mccaleb)

happy friday!

2011-08-05T14:54:00.001-07:00

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hooray for weekends! josh and i are going on a hot date tonight and to the temple tomorrow. i can't wait to spend some quality time with my main squeeze.

27 weeks!

2011-08-04T16:55:00.000-07:00

hello third trimester! today, at my ob appt, i took the glucose test. cross your fingers i don't have gestational diabetes everyone! if you follow my tweets, you know i can't say no to an after dinner treat. i mean, can you say homemade baked goods??

also, at my appt, my nurse practitioner and i had a really great talk about natural childbirth. she went natural with all of hers and said it was the best thing ever. i love hearing stories about natural deliveries and i can't wait to experience it soon!

north market's farmers' market.

2011-08-02T05:07:00.001-07:00

last weekend, josh and i hopped on over to columbus to see the dalby crew. i was so excited for josh to experience the north market-it's right up his alley. during the summer, they have a farmers market every saturday and the produce is divine. we stocked up on some tomatoes and cucumbers and made ourselves a nice greek salad for sunday dinner. perfection.

26 weeks.

2011-07-28T08:26:00.001-07:00

less than 100 days until we're a family of 3! i still think it's a girl, but now i also kinda think it might be a boy. yesterday, in target josh said "do you wanna just find out?" i think we're both super anxious to know for sure! either way, we can't wait to meet this little baby and kiss it all the live long day.

hawaiian bbq pulled chicken.

2011-07-28T08:19:00.001-07:00

this was my first go at using my crockpot and i'm in love. crockpots make dinner a breeze. you just throw everthing in in the morning, turn it on, and it's ready at the end of the day. how perfect is that? i used this recipe from tasty kitchen and it was a hit at our house. even the leftovers the next day were fabulous. i served the pulled chicken with coleslaw, baked beans, and a slice of bread. ya know, cause i'm from the south.

definitely a winning dinner. yay crockpots!

zucchini bread & muffins.

2011-07-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

tonight, josh came home from work with two large zucchinis. so obviously i had to make zucchini bread. it's sweet and hearty and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. that zucchini bread, it's so versatile. i used this recipe and it turned out perfect. since i only have one loaf pan, i did one loaf and 7 muffins. the muffins only took about 15-20 mins and the bread took a full hour. go grab yourself some zucchinis and make this stat!

25 weeks.

2011-07-23T10:27:00.000-07:00

everything is going great for me and the babe. lots of big kicks and turns all day. i'm still feeling girl vibes, but we'll see in about 15 weeks! ahhh i can't believe we'll have a baby soon. i've been reading "husband coached childbirth" by dr. bradley and i love it. is it weird that i'm excited to go into labor? cause i am. i always loved hearing about my birth story from my mom and i can't wait to tell our little babe about his or her birth story someday.

this weekend josh and i got to visit two of our friends who just had babies. one girl and one boy. jeez louise, babies are the best things ever. they smell good, they feel good, their noices are precious. i am so excited for november 3rd!

a day with the mangums.

2011-07-20T14:14:00.000-07:00

the mangums were on a cross country treck and luckily they passed right through my hood. and i do mean hood. it was such a treat to see them!

they even came bearing gifts! the teeny tiniest jar of nutella...

and all the baby clothes a mama could dream of (thanks to grammy and her mad thrifting skills)!

mangums, i miss you guys already! good luck in boston!

celebrating.

2011-07-19T05:54:00.001-07:00

josh and i celebrated our six month anniversary on saturday night since he was out camping with the boy scouts on friday. i'm so glad he has fun camping, i just hate the smell afterwards. thank goodness for our lovely washer and dryer! oh also, i've decided i want to go camping. we have all the stuff (except camping chairs, but we're working on that) and i love smores so a camping trip is prob in the near future for the truebloods!

so back to friday...while josh was out enjoying the great outdoors, i was inside enjoying the great biebs. oh, and sipping on some mcdonalds diet coke. nothing says six month anniversary like some mickey d's. am i right? the justin bieber movie was soooo good. i've been wanting to see it for forever, but somehow it always got shot down when josh and i would choose a movie. weird how that happens. i'm so glad i finally saw it though because that boy is like a little musical genious! and just about as cute as they come. our little baby also enjoyed the movie because he/she was movin around like crazy. it's hard to contain yourself around the biebs, i should know.

6 months.

2011-07-15T12:35:00.001-07:00

happy 6 month anniversary, josh! i couldn't ask for a better husband! you're sweet and hilarious and understanding and quick to forgive and sexy and smart and a really good dad already and good at complimenting me and really amzing. i love you!

i can't believe that when we celebrate our one year anniversary we'll have a baby! you're good at not wasting any time, huh?

24 weeks.

2011-07-14T07:03:00.001-07:00

this week started off pretty rough. i had a bladder infection and a fever on monday, but thankfully my dr got me right in and made sure our babe was safe. he or she was kickin around like crazy when the dr put the monitor on me. thank goodness! i'm feeling much better today and i'm excited to work on our bathroom a bit this afternoon. it needs some tlc.

also, the trueblood household now has a washer and dryer! this is big news. thanks mom and dad! we love it and i'm constantly looking for things that need to be washed...baby clothes-check. bedding-check. scrubs-check. jeez, i love laundry.

georgia's greek salad.

2011-07-11T15:20:00.001-07:00

i am in love with this pasta salad. my mom always made this for us in the summer when we were little and it's the best. it's healthy, simple, and it holds up super well. i made it for a ward party a few months ago and again yesterday. it hits the spot every time.

here's the recipe:

1 box of whole wheat short pasta

1 can of med olives (whole)

1 carton of cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 big cucumbers (cut in bite size chinks)

1 carton of mediteranean feta

italian dressing

ranch dressing

cook the pasta according to directions. drain and let cool. add all of the veggies, feta, and equal parts italian and ranch dressings. mix and refrigerate until ready to eat!

snickerdoodles.

2011-07-09T14:03:00.000-07:00

josh and i are quite the baking duo. late last night, we whipped up these bad boys and they were amazing. the only suggestion i would give is to not press the dough balls down any to flatten them out. they flatten out perfectly in the oven. it was my first time making snickerdoodles, but i'll definitely be making them again!

oh and we made lots of snickerdoodle jokes that got dirty. let's just say at one point josh said, "you can snicker my doodle, just don't snicker at my doodle." haha

enjoy the cookies!

23 weeks.

2011-07-08T13:18:00.000-07:00

(shout out to target for having the perfect mirrors to photograph my baby bump!)

i am so in love with this little baby of mine. every night, before josh and i go to bed, i put his hand on my stomach and wait for our little one to kick. it makes my day.

also, i'm pretty sure i'm having a girl.

rolo cookies.

2011-07-06T17:03:00.000-07:00

i made these cookies on monday and they were delish! josh took most of them to work and apparently they were a hit. i don't wanna brag, but i'm kind of a rockstar at josh's work due to my incredible baking skills. bake these and you too can be a rockstar!

they turned out so moist and delicious.

josh was my assistant baker and he was such a stud. he unwrapped all the rolos and rolled the cookies in sugar. what a good husband!

4th of july weekend.

2011-07-05T05:32:00.001-07:00

i love a long weekend and i love the 4th of july! we stayed busy all weekend long with: organizing my parents house for the move, setting up our spare bedroom for our little baby on the way, grilling out, baking new cookies, grad parties, and celebrating our country's independence! my handy husband and our new crib.

mike napping in the new bed from miss judy.
downtown jeff for fireworks. perfect weather and fab view.

in the words of mark ferguson, "freedom rocks!"

columbus highlights.

2011-07-02T11:29:00.000-07:00

i love visiting my parents in columbus. it's full of fun activities to do and it's so nice to hang with my parents. they're the best and they know about all the cool places. i love the north market. lots of local vendors and yummy treats.
go clippers!!

dirty franks hot dogs. the best dogs ever.

aaand we got to see my parents new place. it's a gem.

22 weeks and happy 4th of july weekend!

2011-07-01T05:19:00.003-07:00

this baby is kickin like crazy lately and it makes me feel so good. josh and i were talking about baby bedding and names we like on our walk last night and it was so cool to think about us having a little baby in our home in just a few short months. oh, and on our walk we witnessed an intense verbal fight just down the street from us. please pray we find a new neighborhood to live in before this little one comes, k?

happy 4th of july weekend everyone! i hope it's full of fireworks and partiotic attire.

my name is kaylea..

2011-06-30T10:41:00.000-07:00

ya know that keri hilson song, pretty girl rock? well, i love it. when i'm blaring it in my car, i always feel like such a b.a woman. i love that keri calls herself pretty in that song. i mean, she should, she's a babe. and ya know what? so am i.

being pregnant makes me think about motherhood and womanhood a lot. i love being a woman. i love having a butt and boobs and hips and thighs. i love that i'm creating a baby inside of me. i love that i have this growing bump to remind me of how awesome i am.

i haven't always been so kind to my body. i've struggled with body image issues since i was 15 and it's taken a lot of counseling and love from my family to help me realize that i am pretty...no matter what the number on the scale says or the size of my jeans. you see, when i don't stress about every little calorie or beat myself up about eating too many desserts, my body looks better and feels better. health is pretty.

i hope that if this little babe is a girl, that she knows how beautiful she is. and i know she'll be a looker because i'm her mama.

oh, and if it's a boy, i hope he knows that i'm real sorry that he's gonna be so petite. on the plus side, he'll be fine like his daddy.

k, so the moral of this post is: love your body. and go buy "pretty girl rock" on itunes stat.

institute.

2011-06-30T04:35:00.001-07:00

every summer, the louisville institute teacher takes us all to a bats game. i seriously look forward to it every year. if you're in the louisville area, come to insty! and if you're anywhere else, go to your institute! it's always a good time and super uplifting. it's also where i first talked to josh. awwww.

we love the bats. and intitute.

back on twitter.

2011-06-28T06:46:00.000-07:00

follow me @kaydalby

21 weeks.

2011-06-23T06:32:00.000-07:00

i'm in love with my new anthro shirt (thanks mom!). it's nice to be able to shop at my fave stores still. the bump is getting bigger and the kicks are getting stronger! brynn got to feel baby trueblie kick last weekend and josh felt some kicks last night while we were watching "the voice". are you watching that? we love it. and we love this baby so so much. i feel so blessed to be able to carry this sweet baby in me every day. i know that there are people out there that are struggling to get pregnant and it breaks my heart. my prayers are with them. i just want everyone to have a baby truebie.

also, i really need to give a shout out to my mother. she's done so much to help make this pregnancy relaxing and fun. she gives me great advice, finds the cutest baby clothes, and last night she even got me some new bras. i tell you, that woman is an angel. thanks mama georgia for all you do.

our babe.

2011-06-21T18:11:00.000-07:00

we are so in love already.

my faves.

2011-06-20T18:40:00.000-07:00

here are a few things i've been lovin this summer... laying out. i love sun.
eating watermelon...at least 3 times a week.

frozen grapes. so sweet and so refreshing.

the 5th harry potter. i love harry. and ron. and hermione. oh, and i hate professor umbridge.

happy f-day.

2011-06-18T15:24:00.000-07:00

i'm so grateful for my dad. he's patient, sweet, funny, supportive, a worthy priesthood holder, and such a great example to me. i love you mike! thanks for all you do for josh and i. we're so lucky to have you!

p.s. happy fathers day to my boo, josh. our babe isn't even born yet and he's already such a good dad. and he puts up with all of my mood swings so well. hats off to you, josh, for staying so calm!

20 weeks.

2011-06-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

i'm halfway there! i think my stomach definitely grew a lot this past week. i mean, check out that bump! i have heartburn all the time which means this babe is gonna have tons of hair, riiight? i have an ultrasound with my obgyn on tues and i can't wait for josh to see our adorable baby for the first time...well he saw the baby when it was like 7 weeks, but i can't wait for him to see the babe lookin a little more human-like. i love seeing it move and kick around in my tummy. pregnancy is such a trip. i have a baby inside of me...how cool is that?

today i went swimming with jessica at the porters and it was so nice. the weather was perfect and it was so good to hang out with jessica, kathy, and hannah. love them. i also got a tits burned, but just on one arm. worth it.

3d ultrasound.

2011-06-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

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today i got my first 3d ultrasound and it was the sweetest thing ever. seeing our little baby moving around like an acrobat made me so anxious to hold him or her in my arms. baby trubie is absolutely adorable. come on november!

saturday.

2011-06-13T13:55:00.000-07:00

we had such a good weekend. it was productive, but also relaxing and the weather was absolutely beautiful. we did a morning session at the louisville temple (so needed), followed by some yummy chick-fil-a and bra shopping. guess how many D's are in my bra size now?

later that night, we went to downtown jeff to catch one of their movies on the lawn. they played shreck forever after and it was so funny and sweet. tears were shed.

downtown jeff has really stepped up their game. there's tons of events going on this summer that sound super fun. they're having a bbq cookoff this weekend. yum!

19 weeks.

2011-06-09T06:15:00.000-07:00

i am loving being pregnant right now. the all day sickness has pretty much gone away which makes me one happy mama. we're almost to the halfway mark!

come to our house for a bbq.

2011-06-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

look who bought a grill! it's perfect in every way. thank goodness for wedding gift cards. seriously, if you live near us, come over and let us grill out for you!

fox hollow farm.

2011-06-07T11:00:00.000-07:00

on saturday, josh and i headed to fox hollow farm for their special summer event. they had live music, a bbq (with grassfed beef), cheese sampling, and some fresh (and overpriced) produce. it was like 100 degrees which made it all the more fun. hello tan! i just love all the events that go on in the summer time. yes, i'm obsessed with summer.

bats game.

2011-06-06T19:13:00.000-07:00

last friday, josh and i went to a louisville bats game. the weather was perfect and the bats beat the columbus clippers! i love the summer!

during the fireworks, our lil baby was kickin away. such a sweet moment.

haha i love this picture of my lil bat.

support your local businesses!

2011-06-03T04:11:00.000-07:00

last night, josh and i went to the new albanian for dinner. we went there last summer and loved it and it definitely stayed amazing. the food is so fresh and the service is fabulous. it's located in downtwon new albany and it's the perfect lunch or dinner spot!

(i would have posted a picture of my full burger and fries and josh's homemade wings....but we were really hungry.)