no make-up momma, say what?!

There is a point in time in your life as a parent that pretty hair and makeup become a past time. I love my children and would not trade them for the world but I do miss looking like a human. I have rosacea and without makeup it is, well lets just say I look a hot mess. I cut my hair a few weeks ago and I have come to the decision I HATE it. It is to short and because of that I wash it, put it up and call it a day. Oh and lets not even talk about shaving my legs. I am so glad I have a hubby that looks past all the messiness, or at least I think he does...j/k! haha

How to find time to make myself look human, is the question today. Well, I could be doing it instead of blogging while Lucas naps but then I miss out are all the awesome blog post out there and believe me sometime I have to go back pages just to catch up on what is happening out in blogger world.

True story right here!

 So my fellow bloggers and mommy's, how do you do it or do you?!

Christmas Tag Fun

  Who is up for a little Christmas Fun?
Thanks so much to Melanie at now a queen for including me in this fun "Tag" themed post.

The fun started over at Raising Reagan, where Lanaya answered 5 Christmas themed questions and "tagged" five other bloggers to do the same, and then on and on until we're all in the Christmas Spirit!

 

 

1. What makes Christmas such a special holiday for you and your family?

My parents always made Christmas a big deal and since we all have our own families now Christmas Eve is when we all get together, open gifts and then we all go to dinner. I love that Logan and Abby are at the age where they come running in the room Christmas morning all excited to go down and see what Santa brought!

2. Were you told the truth about Santa Claus by your parents or did you find out another way? And..do you plan on lying to your kids (if you have them or plan on having them)? Oh yes…I went there.  

I don't remember when or how I found out the truth but I want my kids to believe as long as possible. I worry that Logan is not far from not believing. He ask question some times that make me think he is starting to figure it out.

3. Real tree or Fake tree? 

Having a father that is a fire fighter mean no real trees growing up so we do fake. I am honestly fine with it because I absolutly hate putting lights on a tree so a fake pre lite is my favorite!

4. Do you open presents on Christmas morning, Christmas Eve or both? 

We open presents with my family on Christmas Eve then the kids get to open one present from us before bed which is always their Christmas PJ's.

5. What is your favorite Christmas movie to watch? Favorite Christmas song to sing or listen to? ( I know…technically two questions) 

I love all the Santa Claus movies with Tim Allen. My favorite song would have to be Christmas Shoes. I also like Christmas Canon by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

For the next round of You're It, I am tagging these bloggers:

Becky @ A Lazy Crazy Life

Rhema @ Living the Beachy Life

Heather @ Cookies for Breakfast

Mia @ The Chronicles of Chaos

Currently ~ v7

Currently I am...

Loving the fall weather! I am so thankful it is not 100 degree outside anymore. I love the colors of the trees when I am driving down the road to my house. One nice thing about living in the country!

Looking at the Sock Monkey line at Crazy 8...can you say C-U-T-E! I must get Lucas the hat for this winter. I might just go by there today and get it.

Cooking lots of muffins. I can't get enough pumpkin and bananas muffins. The first batch of pumpkin muffin we all ate but I swear I ate the whole second batch by myself...NOT GOOD! haha

Catching up on TV shows. We are so behind on all our shows that I try to watch a few during the day. There are a few that I can't watch with out Matt (SOA, Criminal Minds, Mike and Molly) so we will have to catch up on those this weekend.

Missing my hubby! This storm was not as bad as some but he has still been working a lot this week and when he gets home it is time for bed so we don't get to talk much.

[Next week's themes: anticipating, buying, needing, thinking, ignoring]

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Sunday Confessions ~ v6

It's Sunday Confession time!! Lets get this going...

Confession #1
I have to admit I am kinda superstitious or maybe I just do reverse psychology on myself. They always say people never think anything bad can happen to them, so if I just think it will then it won't, right?! Matt says I just over think things, haha!

Confession #2
I get VERY angry watching football. I tell Matt I am going to stop watching every week and then the next Sunday comes and I am right there watching again (like right now...GRRR)!

Confession #3
In exactly 5 months I will celebrate my 1 year anniversary of being 29 years old!

Confession #4

I watched a whole season of One Tree Hill in 2 days. Why oh why does it have to be so good. I am not sure what I will do when I am done. Anyone have any other good shows you watch?! I prefer ones that are on Netflix so I don't have to watch annoying commercials.

Confession #5

I can't stop taking pictures of my little guy. Logan and Abby are at school or off playing so I don't take as many of them but poor Lucas is stuck getting his picture taken all the time. I need to take more with my good camera because my iPhone is getting pretty full. 

Happy Sunday my fellow bloggers and readers!

Sunday Confessions ~ v5

It's Sunday and confession time...linking up with Alyx over at Every Day is a New Adventure!


Confession #1
Gossip Girl is my new guilty pleasure. I started watching it on Netflix from season 1 and I am all caught up and ready for October 8th to be here already.

Confession #2
Fall time makes we want to bake. My all time favorite Fall recipe is Pumpkin Muffins...here is the recipe, you should totally try them!

Confession #3
I have about 15lbs more to lose to be back to my pre-pregancy weight and 25lb to be at my all time goal weight. I am still losing weight but I am sure it will stop soon and the dieting will commence.

Confession #4
I need my hair colored...like last month. I have about 5 or 6 inches of roots and those hair we don't speak of, you know the gray ones, are in full effect.

Confession #5
We only have one 4 legged family member now. After a month and half of being home with Lucas, we realized that Jaxon needed way more attention then we could give him now. We placed him in a VERY loving home with a family that has 5 acres and a pond. We have spoken to them since he left and he is doing amazing. They are spoiling him rotten and said he is a complete joy!

Happy Sunday my fellow blogger and followers...Hope you have a fabulous week!

Sunday Confessions ~ v4

It's Sunday and confession time...linking up with Alyx over at Every Day is a New Adventure!


Confession #1
I have not been blogging and feel so out of the loop in the blog world *insert sad face*! I am going to be better, or I will try anyway!

Confession #2
Have bags under my eyes and I am not OK with it. I love love love my little guy but this mama needs more sleep.

Confession #3
Dinner this Tuesday with 3 of my favorite blog ladies! Good food and great conversion is just what I need.

Confession #4
I LOVE "Live with Kelly and Michael". I look forward to watching it every morning. As soon as I get the kids on the bus I turn the cartoons off and put it on ABC. I was not sure about Michael Strahan as her co host at first but I like them together.

Confession #5
So excited that it is FALL. Can't wait for the Apple Festival, the pumpkin patch and trick or treating. Then it will be onto my most favorite holiday's of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas!

That's all the confessing I have time for today but I leave you with a picture of our littlest guy!

Lucas(and life) 1 month update!

The last 4 weeks have been hectic, emotional, exhausting and wonderful! Logan and Abby started school on the 21st and they both LOVE it. Abby comes home so excited to tell me about her day. Logan is just happy to be back in school so he can run laps on the black top. Those were his words exactly. Let me just say, he didn't get his love for running from me that's for sure. They come home and can't wait to see Lucas. We have hand sanitizer on the table in the living room and they both come right in and use it so they can touch him. I love how much they love their little brother.

Lucas is getting big too fast. I met with the lactation consultant last Thursday and was able to weigh him and he is up to 8lb 15oz! Mommy's milk is getting the job done! I have decided he has one cry for everything. He doesn't cry often but when he does, watch out!

Ever hear the saying, light as a feather stiff as a board?! Well that is Lucas when he gets mad. He loves to be held and I don't have a problem with that! Logan liked to be held also, but Abby didn't so I am enjoying getting to snuggle with him all the time.

Matt and I are both exhausted. By 8pm we both are struggling to stay awake. Lucas eats every 3 hours but goes for 4-5 hours after his midnight/1am feeding. Matt is awesome and gets up too in the middle of the night even though he has to work. I must say I have a pretty amazing, supportive, and loving husband. I am definitely one lucky lady!

We are starting to settle into a routine around here. I have tackled solo outings with Lucas and they were a success! Logan and Abby have adjusted wonderfully to have a little brother (which if you know me, was a worry of mine). LIFE IS GOOD!

Here are few pictures of what's been going on around here!

First day of school!

Our BOYS!

Yep, this is what we do all day!

LOVE my boys!

Our silly girl!

Currently ~ v5

I LOVE these goofy kids!

currently I am...

Listening to my iTunes as I type this. Something about music puts me at ease and it helps me think. I could honestly listen to music 24 hours a day. Even at night when I am sleeping. When I was in high school (yes, that was 11 years ago) I would sleep with my radio on every night. When Matt and I got married I switched to just a fan because he was not a fan of the music, although that man sleeps so sound I am not sure he even heard it.

Daydreaming of hold my little guy in my arms all day long! I am going to be so selfish with him. I mean I carried him for 39 weeks why shouldn't I be aloud to hog him. With the kids at school and Matt at work, I will get all the time I want during the day so I guess I can share a little in the evenings.

Wanting a sewing machine so bad. I asked Matt the other night if I could get one and he said "No, you don't know how to sew." I said "well duh that is why I am getting a machine that will do it for me." hahaha I mean yes I will still need learn how to use it and all but it is not like sewing by hand. He just laughed at me.

Looking forward to planning our vacation to the beach next year. I know it is a year away but we never made it to the beach this year and I am not about to let that happen again next year. We are going to stay at the KOA in the Outer Banks. I think the kids will love the camping (in a cabin with AC of course) aspect, plus it is right on the beach and you don't pay anywhere near what a hotel on the beach cost.

Writing nothing... how many people actually writes with pen and paper these days. Not me that's for sure. Now, typing I do a lot of that...emailing, blogging, Facebook, etc.

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Wordless{ish} Wednesday ~ I heart orange!

I have become a little obsessed with the color orange. Not sure when it happened but I am thinking it was when I started decorating Lucas' room.

When we were out getting Logan's school shoes he picked a pair with orange and I said "YES, those are awesome", which made that shoe shopping trip easy peasy!

I have also been in search of a new iPhone case and when I saw this one I knew it HAD to be mine.

I wonder what else I can find that is orange! haha ;)

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Sunday Confessions ~ v2

It's Sunday and I am linking up with Alyx over at Every Day is a New Adventure.


Here we go...

• I am so into blogging. It has become a part of my everyday life and even my husband asks me about it now. 
• I am ready for school to start, like yesterday! I love being at home with them but right now entertaining them is getting harder. I hate not taking them to do stuff but I just don't have it in me most days.
• I LOVE my maternity pictures! My awesome friend Melanie did them for me and they turned out great. Look for a post in a few days once I get them all edited but here is a peek at one!

• I am tired of ignorant people and their comments about how "big" my belly is. YES, I am only having one and NO, you can't touch my belly. UGH!
• I want a van but am not ready to give up my car yet. We can all fit in the car even once Lucas gets here so I think that is making me put it off.

Friday's letters ~ v2

I am linking up with Ashley @ Adventures of Newlyweds for Friday's Letters! Enjoy!

Dear contractions,

you suck and I wish you would go away. If you are not going to make anything happen (umm, like actual labor) then fluff off!

Dear horrendous heat, 

I loathe you and wish you would move on already. Why did you have to pick THIS summer to torture us. I am sure it is because I am 8 months pregnant...sorry everyone, it's my fault!

Dear Chick Fil A,

why must you be so dang good. I would eat there everyday if I could. That Chick Fil A sauce makes everything super yummy!

Dear laundry,

I am glad we have found common ground, as is my hubby!

Dear new blog followers,

Thanks so much for following and I hope you enjoy reading my post. I am enjoying getting to know you all.

A blog award for me?!?!

I am excited to announce that I have been nominated for two blog awards! I want to thank Mia over at The Chronicles of Chaos for these nominations!

First up is the Versatile Blogger Award!

With this one I have to tell you 7 random facts about myself...

1. I have a major phobia of feet. Baby feet are fine but once they lose that baby chunk, keep them away!
2. I have Avascular Necrosis in my left hip and will need a hip replacement before I am 35.
3. I have had gray hair since high school...embarrassing!
4. I am a HUGE Redskins fan and can't wait for the season to start.
5. I have an OCD with even numbers...for example, the volume on the tv or in the car has to be on an even number or it will drive me crazy.
6. This might not be a surprise but I can't live with out my iPhone and I am not sure I survived before I had it.
7. I am the youngest of six...GIRLS!

Second is the Sunshine Award!

This one has a set of question I have to answer...

1) What would you most like to change about yourself? My eye sight...I have horrible vision and would LOVE to have Lasik surgery.

2) What is your theme song? Umm, I have no clue!

3) What is one part of your life, a memory, an action, etc, that you wish you could surgically remove from your brain? Having Legg Perthes...which is why I now have Avascular Necrosis. You couldn't tell anything was wrong with my hip so kids were pretty mean about why I had to have crutches and miss so much school.

4) What generation do you wish you'd been a part of? I am good with the one I am already part of.

5) What was your favorite childhood toy? The original Nintendo...I still LOVE Mario games!

6) What is your favorite household chore? Ugh, none of them, unless cooking counts. Lol

7) Do you Twitter? Kinda! haha I am trying to get the hang of it.

8) Any goals? Right now it is to get back in shape after I have Lucas.

9) Do you really drink margaritas all the time? OK, this is a random question...Nope, I am not a big drinker.

10) What's the ugliest car you've ever driven? An old red Oldsmobile Cutlass. I can't remember what year it was.

WOW, that was a lot of information about myself! Now it is time for me to nominate some fellow bloggers...

1. Living the Beachy Life
2. Reddy or Knot
3. Cookies for Breakfast
4. Life as I know it
5. Life Under Construction

 Now, here are the rules for the recipients:

• Create a post for the Versatile Blogger Award
• Add the Versatile Blogger Award
• In the same post, thank the blogger(s) who gave you the award and put a link back to their blogs.
• Nominate fellow bloggers the Versatile Blogger Award and inform each nominated blogger by posting a comment on each blog
• In the same post, share 7 completely random pieces of information about yourself
• In the same post, include this set of rules

AND… 

• Include Sunshine Blogger award logo in a post or on your blog page.  
• Answer (10) questions about yourself.   
• Nominate other fabulous bloggers. 
• Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blog, letting them know about the award.
• Share the love and link the person who nominated you.

Sunday Confessions ~ v1

It's Sunday (BOO) and I am linking up for the first time with Alyx over at Every Day is a New Adventure.




Here we go...

1. I am Apple obsessed. I know I have talked about this before but on Friday night instead of grocery shopping we went to Best Buy and got my new iMac and I am in LOVE...27" of pure awesomeness.

2. I am totally obsessed in love with my husband. This man is amazing and I have the life I have because of him. We have a relationship like no other and sometimes people pick on us for it but there is not a darn thing I would change. Can't wait to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary in January.

3. I am so ready for Sons of Anarchy to come back on September 11th. Everyone seems to be shocked I like that show. I just started watching it last year and caught up on from season 1 in a week. It is packed with action, suspense and a lot of craziness but I LOVE it!

4. I love music. I am listening to my iTunes as I type this. I would rather listen to music than watch TV. Yes, I have shows I like to watch but nothing is better then just sitting around listening to some good music.

5. I have become a huge fan of online shopping. I am not sure if the, not having to leave the house aspect, as much as it is the excitement of getting a package at home. Yes, I am like a kid at Christmas when I get a package in the mail.

Friday's Letters ~ v1

I am linking up with Ashley @ Adventures of Newlyweds for Friday Letter for the first time! Enjoy!

Dear weekend, 

can you please try not to fly by so fast. This mama would really sincerely appreciate it! 

Dear wonderful hubby, 

thank you for all you do and putting up with my crazy, hormonal, pregnant and sometimes just plan bit**y self! Love you to the moon and back!

Dear Logan, 

thank you for being so help around the house lately. Mama love you so much, even when you sneak money out of your piggy bank to buy something at Target.

Dear Abigail, 

even though you seem to only have one volume these day, your out of nowhere comments and questions make me smile.

Dear Lucas, 

I love feeling you move around but I can't wait to hold you in my arms. Your brother and sister are also getting so excited to finally meet you. Life as we know if will change forever in 6 weeks and I can't wait!

Dear house, 

can you please find a way to clean your self because this mama is just to tired and pregnant to do it anymore. Thanks in advance!

Dear readers, 

yes you...thanks for reading and following my blog (what you are not following?!?! Just click the blue "Join this site" button on the left). Blogging has become something I love to do but only because of readers and followers like you!

Dear AC, 

thank you for being so wonderful. Life would be miserable without you, pregnant or not!

Dear my awesome car, 

I love you and all that you offer but it is looking more and more like a van or SUV is in our immediate future. Please don't be mad!

Dear Etsy, 

why do you have to have so much adorable stuff. I am a bit addicted and not ashamed to admit it! Can't wait for all the things I have ordered to come. Here is just one of them...

Currently ~ v.1

Currently I am...

Inspired by all the successful blogger. I am working so hard to get my blog out there and gain followers and seeing/reading all your blogs gives me hope that I can get mine there too one day! It is hard work and takes time but I know it will pay off in the long run!

Devouring SWEETS! Oh my goodness do I need sweets in my life right now. Well, actually let me specify and say cookies. I can not go a whole day without having cookies. Keebler are my favorite from the store but Chick Fil A's new chocolate chunk cookie are AMAZING!

Thankful for AC...it is so hot these days and being almost 32 weeks pregnant in this heat is tough. I know it is a luxury but it is one luxury I can NOT live without these days so I am SUPER thankful for it!

Watching my belly move! Knowing that I have this sweet little boy all cozy inside my belly makes me smile from ear to ear. He is so active and I love it. I am savoring every moment of it because I know this will be my last pregnancy.

Starting to get sad that my sweet girl is starting school in 6 1/2 weeks. I am planning to have all my back to school shopping done but the beginning of Aug just in case Lucas decides to come early. I already ordered and received their new book bags and lunch boxes a few weeks ago. Seeing Abby with hers on makes me tear up a little. I know she is ready and all but right now she is still my baby and it is bittersweet for me!


[next week's themes: missing, dreaming, loving, laughing, wishing]

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iPhone love and some other ramblings!

Yes, I am giving some love to my iPhone right now. I love my iPhone and can't even imagine life without it now. I had a Droid smartphone before and it SUCKED was not a nice phone. Maybe I should just say I have fallen in love with Apple products in general. My windows (Dell) desktop has some kinda virus on it and has for about 6-7 months now and I have maybe thought about getting it fixed twice. My MacBook Pro is the best computer we have every purchased. I have tried to convince my hubby to get a iMac but he is not going for it...dang it. Maybe one day!

One of my favorite feature is the calendar on my iPhone. I am not sure what I would do without it. I love that it links to my iPhone and iPad, Matt's iPhone and my Macbook Pro (told you have a love for Apple, haha). With just one input we both knows what is going on any given day. I have tried the day planner route and I just end of leaving it at house and/or forgetting to put things in it, which in turn means I forget about thing I need to do.

As the end of the month is nearing my next months calendar starts filling up. June was a VERY busy month and July is starting to full up but so far looking a lot less crazy then June. I can't bring myself to look at August or put anything on it. I can't believe in 3 days I can tell people "next month" when they ask when I am due. I got a paper in the mail for Abby's kindergarten "Getting to know you" and it is on July 24th. My first thought was "Wow, that's exactly one month before Lucas is here". For those that don't know this, the kids will go back to school on Tuesday August 21st and I will be having Lucas August 24th...talk about prefect timing. I will get a few days to make sure things are ready for him to arrive while my sweeties are at school for 7 hours. I keep saying I don't know what I will do with them BOTH gone all day but I am sure there will be plenty to do, especially once Lucas is here. I mean, does a SAHM ever run out of things to do?!

June 2012

July 2012

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