Galentines Party Crasher

I absolutely love Valentines day! I know its kinda lame and commercialized, but who doesn't love a whole day dedicated to spoiling and being spoiled by the ones they love? Well this year was especially special, Jeremy and i are about to have baby #2 so all the alone time we get is soooo special. My amazing sister Kaitlyn volunteered to watch Recker for us so we could spend a night alone together, and i can't tell her enough how much it meant to us! 

Anyways my super creative and cute friends Lacy and Lindsay planned such a fun "Galentines Party" for the kids that Recker was lucky enough to crash and spend the day with a group of all his favorite doll faces (Scout, Olive, Georgia, Ivy, Lola, June, and Evra). They made valentines and treats for their dads, played on the trampoline and in yard, exchanged valentines with each other and ate yummy snacks and treats! It was such a blast thanks ladies for everything!! 

Be Grateful.

I haven't posted much about this pregnancy or our new babe thats due any day now. For those of you know who me well, are familiar with my pregnancies and how "they go." I stay seriously sick throughout my entire pregnancies, nauseous and vomiting all day, EVERY DAY. End up in the hospital a couple times with dehydration etc...When i was pregnant with Recker i was literally miserable the entire time, and everyone knew it because i was very vocal about my misery. I was not fun to be around. Who wants to be around someone who complains constantly? So when jeremy and i were talking about having another baby, i understandably was nervous my pregnancy would be the same as it was with recker. Sick all 41.5 weeks, 42 hours of labor and 4+ hours of pushing that baby, etc...was i really ready for all of that again? One day it just hit me. I should be so grateful. I should be grateful that i get to experience all of those "miserable" things. I wondered how many women out who are unable to get pregnant or have a baby of their own would give/do anything to feel the misery i went through. How selfish of me to sit and complain to anyone within earshot, and on social media about anything having to do with pregnancy? So Selfish. So when i found out i was pregnant this second time, i promised myself that no matter how hard it got, i would try my absolute hardest to BE GRATEFUL. To be POSITIVE. To remember all those women out there who don't get to experience pregnancy, and how LUCKY i am. Well like we expected this pregnancy has been bad, worse than the first (with Recks), but in the most odd way it has been so beautiful and the best experience I've ever had. I totally believe that my first pregnancy was so miserable because of how much i complained and how negative i was about being sick. This pregnancy has been worse x10 physically, but emotionally its been healing and eye opening to the power of positivity and gratitude. I want to shake all of those women out there who dwell on all the negativities of pregnancy, those women who get on social media and hashtag things like "preggoprobs" or constantly complain. I want to shake them and make them realize how grateful they should be. Again those who know me well, know how "hard" (physically) my pregnancies are, but something changed this time. Those who know me would say I'm INSANE when i say, "I LOVE BEING PREGNANT!" I do. This pregnancy has changed me in so many ways. It has changed my attitude towards life in general. I have been trying to avoid negative thoughts and comments, and those who bring negativity into my life. I obviously am only human and i promise i realize not everything in life is perfect and happy all the time.

But I am trying. I am trying to be better. To be positive. To be Happy. To be Grateful.

Here are a few prints i made to put up around the house as a little reminder...

IG MASH UPdate

1 & 2 Bubbles are a boys best friend. Recker has been loving playing with his friends Dylan, Easton, Kayla and Benson// 

3. Looking like twins with Jeremy // 4. This guy could and would play outside all day if i let him. // 5. Jeremy's parents have the most amazing yard that Recks can run free in without having to worry about anything. // 6. As always being completely adored and loved on by his aunts Kaitlyn & Haleigh. // 7. We've spent more than enough days in bed snuggling lately, I've got to get it in before this new babe comes. // 8. Looooved wedding dress shopping and planning Haleigh's bridal shower. // 9. Daily i catch Recker looking off in deep thought, i would give ANYTHING to know what he was thinking. // 10. We've been spending a lot of time with his little hunnies Olive, Scout and Ivy. Its so great to see his social progression when he "plays" with friends.

Favorites of 2012

I know its a little late but here are a few of my favorite IG photos from 2012!

Give Thanks...

Im trying to play catch up with the past couple months I've missed. Thanksgiving was amazing as always!! This year Recker was a little helper in the kitchen, he has been insisting on always being right there when its time to bake/cook. We had Pie. LOTS of PIE! Not nearly as much as a few years ago when we had enough pies for everyone (40 people?) to have their own. Anyways most of the day was spent eating, napping and eating some more. Oh and recker jumping into the pool a couple times. And ended the day with Black Friday (late night Thursday) shopping with Ashley Cooper.

HBD Recks

I can't believe its been 3 years since my little boy was born! He was such a beautiful baby and has turned into such a fun and exceptionally loving boy. He absolutely loves his family more than anything, and lights up when his dad gets home from work everyday. We are so blessed to have him in our lives. He loves any and all things cars, is the best helper in the kitchen-he loves to watch and help bake/cook and the best part? he's such a helper with dishes! If he were allowed, he would play outside with his friends all day long. He is hilarious and has is constantly laughing!!

We had so much fun watching Recker open presents. This has been the first year that Recker has really been super excited about his presents and understood ripping that wrapping paper open and getting his toys! Jeremy and i spent the day playing with Recker and spending time with family. We celebrated at Spinatos Pizza for the second year in a row. We were so blessed to have all of our family with us this year. Thank you Mom & Dad, Blake, Kaitlyn & Brian, and Haleigh & Scott for the gifts, recker LOOOVES them and you so much! 

1. First book Recker actually loves // 2. Opening presents and looking so old! //

3. Spinatos and the cannoli that was devoured seconds later. // 4. Cupcakes he picked out for

    his school class to celebrate his bday. // 5. Cars luggage for our big trip this summer! //

    6. Playing with his remote conrol car, where he later ate it on the pavement and busted his chin open.

Ok so I have never been a fan of Halloween. I have never like dressing up for ANYTHING.

I have always been the one who would rather stay home and pass out candy! Well this year for some reason or another i decided it would be fun to dress up. Being the procrastinator i am it was Halloween morning and didn't have our costumes together yet. Luckily these were easy to put together. We (jeremy and i) had a blast, Recker on the other hand had a rough night, not really into it. Since i was a kid our family friends The Schaub's have had a tradition to do indian fry bread out of the garage/driveway. I look forward to seeing old friends and eating good food every year!

Hopefully next year Recker will be more into the whole Trick or Treating thing. Either way, it was a great night!

Outnumbered

As i lay awake in bed over pinning baby items and recipes (i apologize to all that follow me) i realized that i am going to be completely outnumbered by boys! i know technically i am right now, but it hasn't felt like it. But when this new baby (name still TBD) comes i really am going to be taken over by all things boy: superheros, legos, balls (pun intended haha), dirt, bugs and sports. But surprisingly i am soooooo EXCITED! I can not wait for this little guy to get here!! Anyways here are a few of my favorite baby items right now...

1. Bamboo Swaddle Blankets    2. Baby Moccasins     3. Co-Sleeper

4. Amazzzing joggers/pants   5. Onsie   6. Animal Screen Prints

7. Scandinavian Nursery

PS. We're still undecided on names (we have a few in mind but can not seem to agree just yet)...ANY suggestions would be soooo helpful!!