Merry Christmas

What a wonderful Christmas. I have been counting down to this day since January 1, and now I am so sad it is over. So many family parties and time spent with my husband- I'm a happy girl.

Christmas Eve is always my favorite. We spent it with my husbands family for dinner and my family for the rest of the night. I love sleeping over at my parents house! I have younger siblings so Christmas morning is still magical. My dad got this puzzle from my Grandma for Christmas and it was a 500 piece puzzle. Ask my husband how I feel about those- I'm obsessed. I dont know why, but I just am. We got our Christmas jammies from my mom and then we all did that puzzle. And when I say all I mean me and Shawn because everyone gave up 5 minutes into it! HA!!

Then we went to bed around 12:30 and were up at 5 to open presents! haha. I love Christmas! My cute husband spoiled me as well as my family and I got the camera I've been wanting forever! A Canon T3i Rebel. I am obsessed to say the least but geez it's complicated! My mom is so cute and spoiled our little girl too! She got some cute stuff!

We also got to skype my brother that is on a mission in the Netherlands right now and it was soooo good to see him! He is so happy and doing so good!

We then had a brunch with my moms side of the family.
Then a movie with my in laws.
And then dinner with my dads side of the family with a Christmas Present exchange.

And I just spent the day obsessing over my camera-as you can tell.

Baby Quin's first Christmas.

 Macen.

Her look. Kills me.

Mama and her twins.

Is it awful that we love this lip??

Bumpdate-28 weeks!

BUMPDATE

Gender: Girl

How far along are you?: 28 weeks
Her eyes are partially opened and those tiny eyelids are able to blink. She is able to recognize different levels of light. Even though she still is growing, she is getting chubbier as fat is developing under the wrinkled skin. The lungs are better prepared to breathe.

Size of the baby: 2 pounds and 14.8 inches from head to heels. About the size of an eggplant. 

Movement?: Ohhhhh my heavens, YES! All the time. Kicking, moving, hiccups. You name it. I feel her all the time :) and so does daddy! My mom and brother have also felt her!! 

Cravings?: I am currently craving crunch berries cereal, diet coke, and McDonalds breakfast! haha. So random. 

Best moment this week: Seeing her on an ultrasound at the doctor. Gosh, I love her. 

Daddy update: He is so cute and so supportive. Everytime we talk about her, he gets the biggest smile on his face. My favorite thing in the world, is when I catch him hanging out in the nursery. It's his favorite room in the house. I'll be doing eyelash extensions downstairs, and he just sits in the rocking chair for hours. He loves his little girl. 

Recent Doctors Appointment: My last doctors appointment was just this week on Tuesday! (the 16th) and it was the Gestational Diabetes test with that yummy drink! And when I say yummy, all you moms out there know what I'm talking about ;) But to be honest, it was SOOOO not as bad as everyone made it sound. It was just super sugary! We also got to see her on an ultrasound and she was moving so much! She has the cutest little lips I've ever seen. She is perfect and right on schedule! 

What I'm looking forward to: Focusing on HER again. With the busyness of the holidays, I haven't really focused on her. I've dedicated my time (and money) to other people and Christmas so I'm excited to get the nursery together and get things ready for her after Christmas is over! 

Misc: I always thought pregnant people looked ridiculous when they walked. You know, the waddle! and I thought they were faking- but oh my gosh it is totally normal! I catch myself ''waddling'' sometimes and I just laugh. Bending over is really funny too and Shawn just laughs at me. Good thing I don't really have shoes that need to be tied, or he would be helping me. I also just bought maternity leggings and they are they best things that have ever happened to me. I can't believe how comfortable they are! And comfort is my best friend right now! I can't wait to get skinny again! But I know this is how it is! And I love the miracle of life and that I get to carry this perfect little angel. We love her so much. SO much. 

I'm also grateful for a husband that is so perfect and supportive. Who works so hard to take care of me and her. Who works two jobs and goes to school full time. He is amazing. Perfect. Unbelievable and I can't wait to see him as a daddy. I also love that he will go with me to McDonalds at midnight just to get breakfast because it's the one thing I need. So we go to Kaysville McDonalds and they aren't selling breakfast yet so we drive to Layton, get home at 12:30 and go in our bed and eat our fat food. I love my husband.

We can't wait to meet you baby girl. :)

Simply Beautiful

Every day, I have moments that I sit there in awe about being a mom. Whether its the fact that I'm carrying a child and it's absolutely amazing to me, or the fact that in 3 short months there will be a little girl that is a part of me and Shawn. She will have my nose, or his ears; my eyes or his toes. It is absolutely beautiful that there is a special spirit waiting to come join me and Shawn and start 'our family'. Amazing. 

A few weeks ago, my mom showed me this song by Garth Brooks and if you haven't heard it; you need to. NOW. I bawled when I heard it. Because I really cannot wait to be a mom. I have so much love for this little girl already. Every morning when I lay in bed, she moves like crazy & I love it. It's like she is telling me 'good morning'. And randomly during the day she will move and my heart just bursts. It's something I wish Shawn could experience but at the same time, I am so glad that I get this special time with her because for 9 months.. it IS just me and her. No one else. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to see her with her daddy.. but for right now.. I'll enjoy my special moments together. 

These are the lyrics to the song. Go on youtube and look it up. Mom, by Garth Brooks. Read along. Its beautiful. Simply Beautiful. 

Little baby told God, "hey I'm kind of scared.
Don't really know if I want to go down there.
From here it looks like a little blue ball
That's a great big place and I'm so small.

Why can't I just, stay here with you?
Did I make you mad, don't you want me too?"
God said oh child, of course I do
But there's somebody special waiting for you

So hush now baby, don't you cry
'Cause there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life
Is making sure you're always gonna be alright
A loving angel tender, tough and strong
It's almost time to go and meet your mom.

You'll never have a better friend
Or a warmer touch to tuck you in
She'll kiss your bruises, your bumps and scrapes
And anytime you hurt
Her heart's gonna break

So hush now baby, don't you cry
'Cause there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life
Is making sure you're always gonna be alright
A loving angel tender, tough and strong
It's almost time to go and meet your mom.

And when she's talking to you make sure you listen close
'Cause she's gonna teach you everything you'll ever need to know
Like how to mind your manners, to love and laugh and dream
She'll put you on the path that bring you back to me

So, hush now little baby, don't you cry

'Cause there's someone down there waiting whose only goal in life
Is making sure you're always gonna be alright
A loving angel tender, tough and strong
Come on child it's time, to meet your mom

Holly's Baby Shower

My cute best friend is a month and a half away from having her baby girl and I could not be more excited for her! Holly and I have always dream't of having our first babies together, and the fact that we are both having girls 7 weeks apart is a dream come true! Her pregnancy has gone by so fast! Which is good, because mine is going by so slow! So atleast I'll be able to snuggle her baby girl every day until my baby gets here!

The day I found out she was pregnant all I could think about was planning her the PERFECT baby shower! So after months of planning, me and a couple other girls pulled off the cutest shower for her! She had such a great turn out. So many good friends that love and support her! What a lucky girl!

Holly is going to be the cutest mama ever! Her baby girl sure got spoiled last night!

We love you baby Ross.

(Some girls not pictured. Cori, Biffer, Judy, Mary, and Taylee)

(also, shout out to my favorite cousin ever for re-doing my header on my blog. you rock Abbie.)

Bumpdate - 22 weeks.

Pregnancy Update

First Trimester: Not as bad as everyone said. My mom was so sick with me and I was terrified that I was going to be so sick while pregnant. But for the most part, it was the complete opposite. I definitely had my moments. Mornings were a little harder at the beginning but never bad enough that I threw up all the time. I was definitely nauseas when I didn't eat. I learned very quickly not to let myself go very long without food or I would be miserable. I did throw up a couple times but nothing crazy. Everytime I went to the doctor, I lost more and more weight. Which was strange because I wasn't as sick as my best friend (who was constantly throwing up) but I was definitely losing weight.

Tired. Tired. Tired. Holy moly. I had absolutely NO energy to do anything. All I wanted to do was sleep. And that's what I did.

Second Trimester: So far, fabulous! 'Morning Sickness' is totally gone. and food has never tasted so good! I haven't had any weird cravings other than I need a Diet Coke every day. The only thing that sucks are the headaches. I get them bad. Thank goodness for Diet Coke because Tylenol does nothing for me. My energy has come back! In fact, I always get random energy where all I want to do is clean the house, or cook a yummy dinner, or run a million errands which is SO not like me! My husband isn't complaining one bit tho ;)

Bumpdate:

Gender: Girl

How far along are you?: 22 weeks
She is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and tiny tooth buds are developing beneath the gums. 11 inches and almost 1 pound. 

Size of the baby: Spaghetti Squash

Movement?: Yes! I feel her atleast a couple times a day.

Cravings?: Not really. At the beginning all I wanted was Zupas and steak. But I always need a diet coke. Pizza is really yummy too ;)  But I wouldn't say I have strong cravings.

Best moment this week: Feeling her move more and more!!

Daddy update: He is getting so excited about his little girl. I catch him staring at little girls all the time with the biggest smile on his face. 

Recent Doctors Appointment: I am so lucky that Shawn has been to all but ONE doctors appointment so far! This last doctors appointment was the 'big' one! The ultrasound tech did it and this was the ultra sound where she measured everything to make sure she was progressing correctly. And she is absolutely perfect! Right on schedule. And moving soooo much!! It's fun to watch her move while we are having an ultra sound!

What I'm looking forward to: Halloween and the holidays with her next year! Also, snuggling her while watching Netflix. Because right now I am currently watching Netflix and can't wait to be snuggling her on the couch.

Misc: We are getting the nursery together! We have a rocking chair, a dresser, and a nightstand! Lots of whites and neutrals with a touch of light pink everywhere. I'm a very simple girl but love Shabby Chic so that's what is happening right now. We just brought home our stroller and car seat from the in-laws house. They are wonderful and got us that as a gift but no longer wanted it sitting in their house! haha. So now I can just stare at it all day :) I love spoiling my little girl. My mom calls her 'my doll' because you should see the clothes I have already gotten her. She can NEVER have too many clothes! But I would be lying if I said she didn't have a lot already.

We can't wait to meet you baby girl. :)

A life update- and Halloween!

Between working at the salon, doing eyelash extensions, and being pregnant.. obviously I've neglected the blog and its time for a little update on LIFE.

The past couple weeks have been busy busy busy! I absolutely love Fall. I love fall candles, fall decor, the cold. Everything about fall. So October has been a busy month!

I've also picked up a new hobby and it's doing eyelash extensions. And let me tell ya- I absolutely LOOOOVE it! I never thought I would love something more than doing hair. And that is saying something. Hair has always been my passion, but its such a good feeling when my clients are so happy with their eyelashes and they open their eyes for the first time and look in the mirror and say "OH MY GOSH I LOVE THEM!''. Not to brag or anything but I've also had ladies cry! Ha-ha. I love it. So cute. and such a blessing to make people feel and look so beautiful. Both in lashes, and doing their hair.

Now lets talk about the cutest twins in the world. My aunt just had a boy and a girl- Macen and Lillee. Such a blessing to have those sweet spirits in this world. The other day, I colored my aunts hair and while I colored her hair my mom and husband held her babies. Not only are they the cutest things in the world, but it was so precious watching Shawn take care of Lillee. He held her the whole time, fed her a bottle, and burped her. He will be the best daddy ever.

Sweet Little Lillee

I was also doing my friends eyelashes the other day, and she brought over her cute little girl Taylee and Shawn played with her. I think he's a little excited about having a girl ;)

(I also think this picture is funny because Taylee was so confused on who the strange man was that was holding her hahaha)

October kind of dragged for me to be honest. I don't know if it was because everyone was so 'pumped' for Halloween and I didn't really care for it, or if it's because I'm way too excited for Christmas. Either way, October was a slow month and as fun as Halloween is- I couldn't wait for it to be over. (Ba-humbug) 

Shawn and I did the traditional carving pumpkins with our friends and a pizza party. That's always so fun to be with them. We have the greatest friends and so lucky that the husbands all get along as well! 

And of course, you can't spend Halloween not dressing up! That's one thing I DO love about Halloween. It's one time a year, you can paint your face crazy and it's okay. Shawn and I always dress up. But all I could think about this Halloween was how excited I am for next year, when our little girl will be in a cute Halloween costume and mommy and daddy will match her! hahaha. Yes I am one of those crazies. But we love it. 

This Halloween Shawn and I didn't want to sit home and pass out candy. BORING. So we dressed up and went to my parents house! But that too got boring because all my siblings were gone. My dad's brother was throwing a Halloween party and the twins were going to be there. How could I pass that up?? So Shawn and I spent the rest of the night there. Until 9 o'clock when conversations started to become a blur because this pregnant lady is tired 24/7. ;)

K but really? Look at those twins. They cannot be cuter!

Well that was October. :) Can't wait to see what November brings us. oh right. lots and lots of food. But I have a feeling November will be a long month too because I want Christmas SO BAD! 

xoxo.