Tuesday, December 27, 2011
22 weeks + update on closet
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Lesson of a mother
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
20 weeks!

Monday, December 19, 2011
The Nutcracker and how we lost blankie..again
I now have one happy little boy!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Nursery closet ideas
I am absolutely IN LOVE with this closet. I found it on Pinterest and Tyler and I have decided to go ahead and do it for the nursery. Our house has some pretty crappy closet doors so we have decided to take out the closet doors in her room and either add the bifold doors or keep it spacious and open. The closet in her room is pretty big so I wanted something that offers lots of organization so we don't end up with a bunch of clutter.Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Project before the baby comes!
Monday, December 12, 2011
19 weeks
Thursday, December 8, 2011
So we are having a little girl!

We all went to Target that night to look at girl clothes and oh boy, was my husband overwhelmed. He saw the ruffles, bright pink colors and "clippies" and just had to get the heck out of that area. He is starting to get more excited although he is still nervous as all heck. He is going to be such an amazing father to a little girl. We are very excited! We have our next ultrasound on December 19th which will hopefully confirm we are still having a little girl. But, if they were wrong, we get $250! lol.. so it won't be such a bad day!
Friday, December 2, 2011
We got our Christmas tree!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Holiday Traditions

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa wraps our presents in gold wrapping paper. It is always VERY nicely wrapped and usually takes Santa a LONG time to make sure it looks very nice!
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Haha, Tyler and I disagree on this completely. I CANNOT stand color lights. Like at all. I like the look of white lights. Sorry to everyone who likes colored lights. However, while shopping for our outside lights Tyler refused to cave. And of course, I refused to get color lights. However, we compromised a little bit. We did candy cane inspired lights where we alternated and did red & white lights. But he still lets me have white lights on the tree:)

4. Do you hang mistletoe? We actually never have. And I don't know why but we will for sure do it this year!
5. When do you put your decorations up? We don't have a set time but usually the first week after Thanksgiving. We put our decorations up on Nov 30th and then put our tree up Dec 1st!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? I love love love baking with Ty so usually whatever we do as a family. However, my dad makes the best ham with this mouth watering honey glaze that goes on it. It is just amazing!!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? I loved decorating the tree while listening to the Mariah Carey Christmas CD.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? What truth? The spirit of Santa is as real as can be!
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, Pj's!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? Tyler's mom had this amazing tradition of getting each kid an ornament each year. We have continued this tradition so Ty gets to pick one out and we pick out a family ornament each year. So, our tree is very boyish. I have gotten some new ones but a lot of them consist of Tyler's sporting ones. Our tree has a lot of character but it is beautiful anways!
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? LOVE it! We went to the snow last year and want to plan a family snow trip again this year!
12. Can you ice skate? I haven't ice skated in about 6 years. I wanted to take Ty but being pregnant I will have to hold off.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Actually no. I do remember getting an outfit I really like.
14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? I just love the magic of Christmas.Especially this year because Ty is so overly excited about everything.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? I love everything! Sugar cookies, fudge, cakes... mmmm!
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? We started a new tradition with a advent calender and a little Christmas tree. Each day, Ty gets to open the little door and there is an ornament for him to put on his very own tree. The first 12 days are nativity pieces so we have been going over the Birth of Christ so he has a better understanding of the purpose of Christmas.
17. What tops your tree? A ribbon. We haven't found one we really like!
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? I love giving! Especially with kids... seeing their cute little eyes and smiles definitely puts a smile on your face!
19. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? I only like the multi colored ones or the cherry ones. Not a peppermint fan!
20. Favorite Christmas show or movie? Elf, The original How the Grinch Stole Christmas, all of the old Christmas cartoons, Miracle on 34Th St
21. Saddest Christmas Song? Definitely Christmas shoes. My dad had me listen to the song a few years ago and every time I hear that I just cry!
22. What is your favorite Christmas song? I love every Christmas song. Really. Ty and I have the Christmas station in the car all month long and listen to it at home. But no one sings Christmas music like Mariah Carey! I am IN LOVE with her CD!
Thanksgiving 2011
Thanksgiving Day was nice because we were able to sleep in a little bit and watch some football before we had to leave for my in laws. Dinner was sooo absolutely delicious! Tyler's mom turned her garage into a cute play area for the kids where there were couches, movies, table for coloring and glow sticks. The kids had a great time! It was so nice to enjoy the evening and spend time with a fabulous family! We are so lucky to have so many wonderful people to spend the holiday season with!

The beautiful table

Friday, November 25, 2011
Monday Funday
Monday, November 21, 2011
Breaking Dawn

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Smarty pants
Friday, November 11, 2011
"Mommy, I don't want her to hurt you"
Monday, November 7, 2011
14 weeks... officially out of my 1st Tri
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Cute things Ty says :)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Cute things Ty says :)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
If you give a mom a break...
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Ty moved up a level at swim class :)


Ty is now a "Seahorse"
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Disneyland
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
saw this and LOVE it!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
23rd Birthday :)

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ty finished his first Summer Reading program!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Reading
I obsessively followed the Casey Anthony Murder Trial and they constantly compared her to Diane Downs. I was interested in reading more about her and found a book about her at our library. It was crazy. In short, she is a mother who was convicted of shooting her three children and murdering one. She still believes she was wrongly convicted.
I am an extremely paranoid person. Sometimes it drives my husband crazy but this book has pushed my paranoid to the extreme. It is so sad that there are people like him who have a complete disregard for life.
Soo, after reading two very heavy and crazy books, Tyler pleaded with me to read a happier book. I think he was a bit concerned....
So I am currently reading,
And I LOVE it! It definitely provides the boost I need on certain days. It's so unfortunate that stay at home moms need to always justify their choices. Nobody questions why a woman is a nurse, teacher or banker. We aren't on any state insurance, food program or relying on our church or family for anything so why the heck does it matter if I stay home? I highly recommend this book! It will put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face :) Friday, August 12, 2011
Trip with Daddy
Ty and Olivia
Ty meeting 11 day old Brody! He is such a sweet little guy!
Ty swimming in the hotel pool. He LOVED it!
After playing with Aubrey all day we came back to the hotel to take a nap. As soon as Daddy got off work he jumped in bed and joined us!
Ty wanted to read Aubrey a book before naptime!





