How is that Baby going to come out?

Ha! Yep - that was the question of the weekend. Brad and I headed down to Mom and Dad's on Saturday. Mitchael, Breanna and I decided to take the trail down to the lake. After a few pictures, asking about the Baby, some funny stories, talking about the Baby, lost lip gloss, and wondering if the Baby knew he/she was getting his/her picture taken, etc...we headed back up the killer hill. About half way up, Breanna says, "Abby, how is that Baby going to come out of there?" (*pointing to my belly*) Before I could get anything out, Breanna finished her own thought - "I bet they just cut your feet open and the Baby falls out"...

I wish it was that easy - sadly, I don't believe it is...



Mitchael has some thoughts of his own as well...courtesy of a "kid in his class", so needless to say, they were wrong as well. I will leave the real explanation to their Mother. :)

Bump?

So, I used to LOVE looking at baby belly photos - especially, when it wasn't my belly. Now? Not so much. Above, was taken just a few days after our wedding. As you can tell - this week (below), I was less than thrilled. Maybe it is the green shirt? Baby Biddick is moving like crazy. I think that the "kicks" that I feel now, will be little nudges compared to what I am in store for in the next few months. :)

Why is Polenta so good???

It could be the butter, cream and cheese? :) Seriously though, for dinner tonight, I made my own menu of: Creamy Polenta, Grilled Chicken and Creamy Baby Bellas...I was pretty impressed. :)

Creamy Cheesey Polenta

2 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup corn meal
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper

Bring stock and cream to boil on medium heat - be careful not to burn. Whisk in the cornmeal - slowly. Once it is incorporated, it will thicken up fast. Stir in butter and cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Polenta serves as a nice "bed" for chicken, steak, etc...

Yes - it has the seal of the Husband. :)

Three Week Anniversary

Yeah! We made it three weeks - it has been nothing but pure bliss. ;) We have been seeing a few pictures of the wedding here and there, but please, if you have more - be sure to send them. That day went so fast for us!

Brad is adjusting very well to being my Husband. :) And, I seem to be doing okay with being the Matriarch of the family. Overall, I have been feeling really good. I can't believe that we are half way already. We had our ultrasound on Tuesday. Believe it or not, the gender is STILL a surprise for us! Baby Biddick (commonly referred to as "Peanut"), has ten fingers and ten toes. Peanut is also measuring right on to our due date of 12/20.

I promise that I will try and update this blog a bit more than I have been...

10 days...

...can you believe it? Whew. I/we finalized a lot of plans this week. We still have a bit to do, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. We felt the need to make some last minute switcharoos with some details - those should be wrapped up tomorrow night.

Oh - some people have been inquiring whether or not we registered any where. We have a short, interesting registry at Target... :)

Brad and I can't wait to see everyone in a few short days! I hope you bring/pack your dancing shoes.

Is it too late to elope?

Ha! Just kidding - kind of...

So - sorry about the "lack of updating" - I do, however, just have a few updates. I have the Hilton and Sheraton extending our "block room rate" until Sunday. When I called the Best Western, they said that they had plenty of rooms left. If you call in and mention the "Cammack/Biddick" wedding - they will still honor the group rate.

If you haven't sent your RSVP in - be sure to do so! I think I will, and should be, getting a pay back with how horrible I am at sending those lil' cards in...but, be sure you are putting your initials next to the dish you are choosing. :) So far, we have had a good response - I hope a few of my family members don't mind sitting on the floor! :) Haha...

I think that is it for now. I am usually pretty even keeled, but knowing that we have exactly a month left - stress and panic has set in a bit.

Any questions on parking, hotels, etc - give me (or Brad) a shout.

Much love.

Dinner Options - yummy!

We got a few more items checked off of our "to do" list this week. The menu has been decided on...check it out.

Manicotti Speciale - Pasta shells stuffed with a three-cheese herb blend, baked with marinara sauce.

Pollo Florentino con Amore - Chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala cream sauce, topped with spinach and mozzarella cheese, served over fresh green beans.

Grilled Sirloin - 8 oz. sirloin served in a mushroom pinot noir sauce over garlic-mashed potatoes.

We had the cake testing this week too - WOWZA! Remember to save room for cake! :)