My Scrappy Life

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Does it Get Any Better?

I feel like it's been awhile since I posted anything scrap-related. So here is a layout I did before we left Cali...

"Does it get any better?"...

Just before this photo was snapped Ev handed me my Instax camera...like she knew there was going to be this beautiful, happy, smiling, best day ever, kind of moment between her and her Dad that just needed to be captured, instantly. I'm so glad I pointed and clicked (instead of yelling at her for touching my camera)hehe. Sometimes the everyday moments really are the best. Although we did have quite a good time together celebrating Nakiah's birthday last night too. Maybe I'm just into embracing every moment. :)

We are settling into life in Lexington and finding our footing in somewhat of a routine. The best thing about that is I have been finding a ton of time to scrap (seriously, is there anything better than that?) ...I will show you what I've been making very soon.

On a side note...it has been made perfectly clear that it is in fact going to be hotter than blue blazes this summer (ugh)....so I HAVE to find some more hot weather prego clothes (dread). My one pair of shorts and 2 pairs of capris are just not going to cut it. Boo to that. Online shopping is even more dreadful when you are knocked up. Maybe I'll just stay in my house all summer long? Hottie can deliver Slurpees and Blizzards, right? ............just thinking out loud here.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Double Digits

I can not believe that my little boy is turning 10 today. (No wonder he doesn't like it when I call him little....or a kid. hm.) I know it's cliche, but the years really have flown by. It's almost scary how fast things go....one more year of Elementary and he'll be in Middle School. (How does this happen? Make it stop!) Last night I made the offer to freeze time so he could just remain single digit for the rest of his life.....he declined. boo.

There are so many wonderful things about my little 10 year old (I promise, I'll refrain from using the "l" word henceforth.).

So many things I love.

I love his zest for life and how he embracing whatever comes...

I love that he is a shameless goofball...

I love that he isn't afraid to be silly...and actually begged for fake mustaches...

I love that he works hard, no matter what he is doing...

I love that he has a desire to be close to his brother...

and sneak in as many cuddles with her as she allows...

I love that he let's these girls hang all over him, and adore him, and holds their hands any time they want. I love that he is their very favorite boy. (Can't blame them.)....

I love that he is willing to carry his 'lil sisters bright pink backpack around to help out...and doesn't even complain about it....

I love that he let their joint birthday theme be Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to make her happy, and offered his balloon to her without batting an eye when hers popped....

I love his curly hair, his blue/green eyes, and his quick smile....

I love how he embraces new things...

and will bust a move in the middle of a furniture store, (with a cain), if his jam is on...(this kids got some serious moves, let me tell you!)

I love that he finds joy in the littlest of things, like silly straws....

I love that there is just something about him that makes other kids want to be his friend, and adults rave about how good he is. I love his vivid imagination. I love that every teacher he's ever had has said how conscientious he is. I love that he is kind. I love that he always tries to do the right thing. I love his sense of humor. I love that he is very smart and a bit sensitive. I love that he has amazing intuition, and just knows what will make people happy. I love that he strives to be the best person he can be and thinks about the future. I love that he asks the best get-to-know-you questions I've ever heard. I love that he has this soft spot for his sister, and is counting the days to meet his new brother. I even love that every time we sit down to eat a meal he is the only one to strike up conversations about the most random things (he's gonna make great date one day...not too soon though...please slow down!)

So even though it's his Happy day, I am the happiest person...because I get to have him in my life. I get to love him and nurture him, and help him become the amazing man that he is well on his way to becoming. So happy to have this kid, double digits and all, in my life.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Baby on Board

We got some exciting news the other day at the doctor...and since we are far away from ALL of our family we were trying to figure out a fun way to share with everyone. Finally, after 20 weeks of waiting and wishing and hoping and wondering we were able to find out what our baby is.....

So Brian and I thought the best way to tell everyone would be by posting a video that we took of us telling our kids in a fun way. Hopefully (even though the quality is not the greatest) you can feel like you are in on the action and the excitement of the gender reveal.

First, here are the pictures I took....

I think he might be happy to be having a baby brother...

Here is the video...

Aidan and Nakiah both said they thought it was a girl, and Evareaux was pretty sure we were having a birthday party. But we have confirmation...both the tech and the doctor said there was no doubt about him in fact being a BOY. So bring on the dirt, snails, and puppy dog tails...or whatever it is that baby boys come with...:)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Right Now...

These are some things I am really loving...

Surprise flowers from my big sis with the happiest packaging...

Totally made my day...

Stumbling upon an a-MAY-zing home decor store. With everything you could ever dream of...including silly little dudes like these...

She takes naps like this right now...(Ok. I don't love that, but it IS cute.)...

on her fingers are tiny Minnie Mouse shoes...

My little family settling in to our Lexington life...

That she plays soccer w/a basketball and calls it volleyball...

This kids new hair cut....

The beginnings of a scrap space...

A HUGE tub that my big ole 5'9" pregers behind actually fits into....

comfortably....ahhhhhh, so nice....

Progress on the scrap space (crabapple paint has GOTs to go!)...

She claims these are "her shoes."...

I found this polaroid at an antique shop. (Should have bought it!!)...

Adorable/unique new baby products like this bottle drying grass...

(GrAsS?! Why do I love it so much?!)...

Traipsing around stores with this rotten little thing...

who is ALWAYS attracted to red recliners for some reason.....

and ALWAYS takes her shoes off in furniture stores...

Reunited and it feels so GOOD!...

Project life needs some serious catch up & I am so ready....

Chocolate....

Anyone who knows me right now is thinking, "WhAT?!!!?"

I have always hated chocolate. But for some wacky reason (nugget in the oven) I can't get enough.

I am even doing some chocolate on chocolate crime with brownies and fudge frosting....

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Best Husband Ever

Even though....
he takes me to a ZILLION furniture stores in one day all around the city & then won't commit to buying anything.... :) (At this point I have playing the part of Goldilocks down to a science.)

He really is the best. Who else would make an inappropriate u-turn because his prego wife spotted a Sonic? (man, I'm gonna get fat!) Who would rub her feet even though he hates feet? Who would schlep dozens upon dozens of boxes from one floor to the next because they were put in the wrong place? Who would shoulder the burden of all of the gory details in a move...the mundane stuff like arranging an apt. with the Internet guy, and getting a car detail paid for after it came off of the cross country rig exceptionally dirty? Who would make sure that he takes sufficient time off of work so that the house could be in order, to avoid putting it all of his wife's plate? This guy......

We just happened to run into this giant "B" at the Las Vegas boneyard (where we got our wedding photos taken...thank sis! I'll tell you all about it one day). His name is Brian, not Hottie, as I have led you to believe....and he is the BEST, so perfect fit!

He does so many other super important and fabulous things....things that I probably don't even realize and certainly don't acknowledge. I know that I really lucked out on this one guys, and he's Hot to boot. What a keeper. (It's ok to be a little jealous.....but he's mine so back off. ;))