L.O.V.E

4 years ago on this day, at this church the bells were ringing and I had no idea what my heart let alone rest of my life was in for. I just knew one thing, I loved the man that would be standing at the end of the aisle waiting to spend forever with me.

I'm such a lucky girl.

These past 4 years have been such a whirlwind and anything but easy; but I think that's what has made them so awesome and yet blissful. Through all of it we have grown much closer as a couple and we truly know who is and isn't here for us who we can and can't lean on in time of need. We have been so lucky and blessed since August 30th of 2008 we purchased our first home, raised two puppies into cute happy doggies, accomplished some home improvements, vacationed, celebrated holidays, found out we were expecting, and now are preparing for the biggest most exciting change in our books to date. I am so grateful to be sharing this journey hand in hand with my dear Ryan.

(top left our wedding, top right is our 1st anny, bottom left is our 2nd anny, and bottom right is our 3rd anny)

 

I love looking at the picture collage and seeing how much we have both changed for the better, to better our selves, and to better our marriage and our strength as husband and wife and now mother and father! I can't believe it has been 4 years yet I feel like I have spent eternity with this man and I wouldn't have it any other way! Through the good & the bad I have him by my side and nothing warms my heart more.

 

"I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours."

 

     "I guarantee that we'll have tough times. I guarantee that sooner or later one, or both of us will want to get out. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life.. because I know in my heart you're the only one for me."

 

"And we are going to last, and you want to know how I know? Because I still wake up every morning and the first thing I want to do, is see your face."

   

28 Weeks!!

(i stopped doing my hair A LONG time ago)

 

How far along? 

28 Weeks!

 Total weight gain/loss: 

23ish pds! Husband recently went on a diet and bought a scale. I try to stay far away from it because I am already self conscious of my weight! I don't go to the doctor again until the 19th of Sept so I'm hoping to be able to stay on track till I hear from my doctor!

 Sleep:
Sleep? What's that. If I can manage to stay asleep all night I am usually fine but the second I wake up to pee that's all she wrote! Everything from bad dreams, to anxiety, to leg cramps! Trying to avoid sleeping pills though!

 Best moment this week: 

I FINALLY found a dress that I feel confident in to wear to my baby shower on Saturday! Also, REAL excited for the Boise State vs. Michigan game!

 Movement: 

My little man is an active guy already! Especially right before bed prepping mom for late nights! I can't wait!! I never did think I would say that though!

 Symptoms:

I'm trying to get better with my complaining! I am taking all the symptoms I can because this pregnancy is going to be over before I know it and I don't want to look back and miss it!

 Food cravings: 

Edamame, PB&J sammiches, Cake Batter

 Food aversions:

Red Meat

Gender:

BABY BOY!!

Labor Signs:

My braxton hicks have taken a back seat this past week!

Belly Button in or out?

It's 95% out!

What I miss:

Running, Drinking, Sleeping on my stomach, and wrestling with hubbs and my nephew!

What I am looking forward to:

The Boise State game Friday and my baby shower Saturday!!

Weekly Wisdom: 

Time is flying I am trying to stay cam and realize how BIG of a moment this is in my life I'm trying to enjoy everything!

 Milestones:

I feel like every morning when I wake up is a milestone, for hell sakes I am growing a precious human inside of me! Each week I am closer and closer to meeting him and kissng his sweet face!

Friday's Letters

Dear Hormones,
First off calm your shit down. Secondly, don't take EVERYTHING out on husband he is only here to help. (sometimes) You're not welcome to linger until November.

Dear Krew,
I love love love you. You have given me a whole new aspect on life mama needed it, mama needs you!

Dear work boys,

Thanks for all of your encouragement and always putting a smile on my face when I need it. & a BIG thank you for dealing again with my raging hunger and crazy hormones! Love you all!

Dear Self,
Get a grip on them emotions. For realz. I must say though you're rockin the shit out of your new nerd glasses. Get it girl!

Dear Weekend,
PLEASE take your sweet time I would like to somewhat enjoy you and spend sometime with you. Thanks.

xoxo

27 Weeks!!

(messy hair don't care, new nerd alert glasses, yes RX!)

How far along?

27 Weeks!
 Total weight gain/loss:

23 f**king pds!!
 Sleep:

Sleep has been oh so good! Except when I wake up in a hot sweat from creepy baby dreams! I won't go into detail!
 Best moment this week:

I passed my glucose test! BUT my blood work came back anemic! Boo!
 Movement:

Oh little Krew man how you love to hang out in mamas right rib!
 Symptoms:

Frequent headaches still, and some soreness from him hanging low
 Food cravings:

Pancakes, Fresh Fruit, & Coke
 Food aversions:

Red Meat ew ew ew
Gender:

BABY BOY!!
Labor Signs:

Braxton Hicks usually after an active day
Belly Button in or out?

It's 95% out!
 What I miss:

Running & Drinking
 What I am looking forward to:

My baby shower in 2 weeks!
Weekly Wisdom:

It will all be okay!
 Milestones:

Passing my glucose test and REALLY watching my hormones when it comes to hubbs I am trying to play nice!

 

 

xoxo

Sunday Funday?

I am taking a break from my nesting self right now. I feel like hiding in a closet, maybe that will make all of my anxieties and fears go away. Some days I get SO overwhelmed with the thought of being a mother, adding a very wonderful title yet stressful thing to my "over achieving" agenda already. An amazing wife to my husband, the dog mama that my dogs deserve, a full time employee, a daughter, a sister, a friend and I do try my hardest to do all of these to my greatest ability. Sometimes I just get so caught up in the thought of having to do it ALL. Of course being a wife and mother are my first and foremost important priorities. It's just weird how quickly things change scary, weird, but good nonetheless. So now that I just spilled my heart on this Sunday I will get to my 3 amaze.balls products I recently and not so recently came across!

THIS Elf blush brush! There are not enough words to explain my love for this. It actually makes me want to buy the whole brush set by Elf. It is soft on my skin and fills in all of the right places. It is small enough to get my cheek bones where I really like to accentuate.

THIS bronzing powder by Elf again! I am so sad Summer is almost over because I usually put my bronzer away in the winter time! Seriously, you guys must run out and try this stuff! It is only $1 for christ sakes! On me it actually doesn't put on too much color just enough to give me a little bit of a sparkle hue! Love love it!!

Rimmel Lipstick in Pink Blush. My sissy introduced this to me last Summer and I still love it. I think it's pretty enough to be able to pull off all year long. You don't want to over do it on this or you will end up looking like a hooker with blue eyeshadow waiting for your sugar daddy. Anyways, this is my new fav it keeps my lips moisturized throughout the day and stays on for quite awhile!

xoxo

New New New

I've had a revelation. A sweet I can't believe I didn't do this a longfuckingtime ago one, it has to do with the one thing I'm obsessed about.

My hair.

As per my fabulous best friend/miracle hair dresser I have STOPPED using hot tools on my hair. Straightener, curling iron, blow dryer completely! I've also cut my hair washing down to MAYBE 3 time a weeks. Call me gross I don't care I still shower daily. My hair has taken an amazing turn for the better just by not applying heat to it and keeping the natural oils in more. When I do wash it I swear by these products:

Paul Mitchell Super Strong Liquid Treatment. I spray it all over my hair when I get out of the shower, it sort of works as a detangler for me as well so I am not ripping my hair out with the hair brush.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. I apply a small amount of this to my wet hair, but as soon as my hair air drys it is my best friend. I've always had super wavy kinda frizzy hair so once it's dry I add more of this and it puts in a sleek look to my hair. 

IF I add any heat to my hair I use this prior:

Paul Mitchell Hott off the Press. Basically I have devoted my life to Paul Mitchell himself I even have my hair done at this salon here in SLC where my BFF works. She has introduced me to a lot of new products that I never thought of using before. With less trims, heat, and more care my hair has strengthened itself and grown quite a bit more! I'm in love.
As far as shampoo & conditioner go I have used the best of the best. Pureology, Paul Mitchell, Redken, K-Pack all of it. I don't see a difference between that and the stuff you can buy at the grocery store other then the price tag $$. I am sure some beg to differ but I feel as though hair care is all about the "care" how much you touch it, how much you trim it, how much heat you apply etc. Therefore I saw this

stuff at Costco about a month ago and figured for the $15 price for both I couldn't pass it up and if I didn't like it hubbs could use it. I'm happy to report that so far I LOVE it. It smells so good and I can tell it really does moisturize my locks! One con though if you don't wash the conditioner out very thoroughly you will be stuck with a grease ball. I think everyone should try it you can't go wrong!

Since I have spent less time on my hair lately I've been messing with messy buns, top knots, AND I found my hair does this cute curly sue q thing in the front to where it looks like my bangs are curled but they aren't! Voila!

Tomorrow I am going to post about 3 new beauty products I have fallen in love with since I don't spend as much time on my hair in the mornings anymore I have more time to apply war paint!

I also got new sunglasses at all place Target. Just call me Mrs. Bargain Officer! (;

xoxo

26 weeks!!

How far along?

26 weeks 3 days
 Total weight gain/loss:

17 pounds
 Sleep:

What sleep? My body is sore when I wake up in the mornings!
 Best moment this week:

Sending out my baby shower invites!
 Movement:

Lots I am starting to think he is going to run out of room soon but I still have 3 months to go!
 Symptoms:

Headaches still, Always hungry
 Food cravings:

My new thing is Lays Wavy chips with ranch
 Food aversions:

Red Meat I will never go back
 Gender:

BABY BOY!!
 Labor Signs:

Braxton Hicks have started but nothing major
 Belly Button in or out?

I think it will be out by the end of the month
 What I miss:

Laying on my belly and running
 What I am looking forward to:

My baby shower in 3 weeks
 Weekly Wisdom:

Time is flying by! I am trying my hardest to enjoy it
 Milestones:

Making it past the 15 pds I was stuck between 13 and 15 for awhile but I am starting to gain which means a healthy chubby baby!!

xoxo