tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67614843988920720742024-03-13T23:54:41.438-07:00::Life in the mirror::Love. Beauty. Fashion. Vintage decor. Stylist. Crossfitter. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-56373924152494330662016-12-23T17:53:00.001-08:002016-12-23T17:57:10.731-08:00My aunt Sues nearly famous "white trash" recipe 1 box of golden grahman cereal<br />
1 bag pretzel<br />
2 cans mixed nuts<br />
2 cans cashews<br />
2 cans peanuts<br />
2 block of almond bark<br />
mix all cereal nuts and pretezels together. Melt bark in mic until its melted good.<br />
Pour over mixture and mix well than pour out on wax paper and let it dry.<br />
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(I've been known to cut the nuts to just 1 can of nuts and add 1 bag of Christmas m&m's and that's good too)<br />
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Another one of her Chex trash. We will call this one<br />
Christmas crack<br />
1 box chex cereal<br />
1 box cinnamon toast crunch cereal<br />
1 box honey nut cereal<br />
mini twists pretzel<br />
mixed nuts<br />
2 blocks almond bark<br />
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It's been known my grandma likes to make up her own so I wanted to post this here for all my family to have the "right aunt sue recipe" and for all my friends that love me during the holiday just for this mix! 😂<br />
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Happy holidays! 🎅🏼 🎄 🎁Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-88833426901346794442015-09-21T19:51:00.000-07:002015-09-21T20:24:14.125-07:00Dont hate me for cryinggggg!!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bP-V7nSmj4Y/VgDJs-McXMI/AAAAAAAAE1Y/9Qd-cOnzyI4/s640/blogger-image--1516320304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bP-V7nSmj4Y/VgDJs-McXMI/AAAAAAAAE1Y/9Qd-cOnzyI4/s640/blogger-image--1516320304.jpg"></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ELoO5JbAPdM/VgDJ2szYjEI/AAAAAAAAE1w/cLTpxJwNW5E/s640/blogger-image-941980650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ELoO5JbAPdM/VgDJ2szYjEI/AAAAAAAAE1w/cLTpxJwNW5E/s640/blogger-image-941980650.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><div><br></div>Whewww!! It has been far, far to long since I have made a blog post. Between experiencing being a mommy, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">learning my baby girl and of course traveling the world it seems there has been little time to make a blog post. As many of you may know lots of life changes besides our little miss.... we now live in Kansas, that's right Manhattan, KS!! Wooo HOOO!! BOO WHOO!!! Lol. the best part though is that I'm staying home with Kinlee and its so fun and rewarding minus trying to make myself around a small town not knowing anyone but we are making our way and growing our friendships thru our army friends and of course I joined cross fit so that helps get us out of the house. </span><div>
Moving with the military is hard on everyone and anyone. I mean of course we all love meeting new peeps and learning the areas but it is down right hard on everyone and when you add a dog and a little girl to the mix it makes it that much more difficult. Again being a mom is such a learning experience every day and I wouldn't trade it for the world! <br>
So the reason for this post is for me to share with you an experience I had and have learned from and I thought I needed to share it with you all.... I love hearing peoples experiences and advices on parenting so here's a little from me to YOU! <br>
So as many of you, I'm sure must know... we have NEVER had a baby that has slept. From being a new born and waking up every few hours to nurse. Then taking onto solid foods (everyone says once they are on foods she will sleep... no not quite) My excuse was always oh she's so little, oh she has to nurse, or she's cold, or she doesn't like her bed, or she's teething, or something... or something else.... I mean I let her cry for a bit, but I'm never going to let her cry it out I don't know how anyone can ever do that to their child. (Never say never) Then we hit 8 months we were about to make our move and our little one slept for 6 hours one night.. yes S I X! I think I woke up every couple hours anyways to make sure she was still breathing I got so excited! But then the next night and the next night and so on it was every 3-4 hours which was better than every few. I began to have hope that somewhere in this life of sleep habits we were making progress.... Most of the time, she would wake for no given reason. Most of the time I would assume it was just close enough to a feeding so we would nurse and then back to bed she went. Then we moved and it flopped we went back to waking every few hours we were in transit for a good month so I figured once we get in our house she will bounce back and hopefully start sleeping as we were making some progress. Well NO! Who was I kidding?!?! We got into our house, her nursery was together all was good. nursing was starting to decrease with one feeding at night but she still wasn't sleeping. We now went from waking every 4 hours to waking every hour . She was 10 months old I seriously did everything and when I say everything I mean anything anyone had ever told me to do I did...except the Cry it out method because that was just something I never believed in I mean your child needs love, caring and to know that they always have your comfort. I mean what does it teach them to let them scream and cry?!?! <br>
Well it had now gotten to the point where even naptime wasn't working anymore and I knew those couldn't be skipped as a tired baby sleeps worse than a well rested baby...although I will add there were several days I just threw in the towel and she didn't get a nap and then I was up all night FOR REAL! <br>
So this is what my day consisted of wake nap at 10...it would take about an hour to get her to sleep and as for everytime she would fall asleep in this new sleeping environment I would TIP TOE to her bed gently hold my breathe, softly lay her down tip toe away and breathe and if I was able to then leave the room I was in shock... most times we would do this about 3 times till she finally fell asleep then she would sleep for 30 minutes. During this time she was fussy all the time, irritable, tired, clingy all the things you want to steer clear of with your child. then after noon nap repeat again. I was lucky if she was getting an hour nap in a day if we got in two hour naps for both naps combined we were in heaven just so I could sit and breathe, or do the dishes or call and complain to a friend. I could never get anything done. Then came the evening we have always followed a strict bedtime routine. Bath>Story Time> Nurse/bottle>Bedtime well now for this evening bedtime it would take me anywhere from 1-2.5 hours to get her to go to sleep. The slightest movement, noise, roll over she would be wide awake I was seriously on pins and needles. She would then sleep for about 3 hours and wake then in the middle of the night we would start the process of it taking at least an hour to go to sleep. At this point I became at my whit's end. I was irritable, moody, coffee wasn't enough for me, mad, upset, felt like a failure and just didn't know what to do. I was majorly sleep deprived and felt like jumping off a bridge {not really but really}I knew there had to be a change but I had read every blog out there followed all the tips, read books after books, talked to strangers I didn't even know about it. I didn't know what to do but I wanted my happy self back, I wanted my baby back that was bubbly, laughing playing and just always happy. But how on earth do I get there?!?! I called back to my pediatrician dr Viniarski at Woodcreek Pediatrics in Puyallup, Wa where we are no longer patients. I was in tears I gave my spill and just asked for simple help..... and she said,"Jessica I know its hard but you really have to let her cry" Coming from her it clicked I and it was a turning point. She said order this book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-Happy-Child/dp/0449004023">Healthy Sleep Habbits, Healthy Child</a> and then call back if you have any questions. So I ordered the book (thank you amazon for quick delivery) In the meantime I like to call it my support group about 4 girlfriends and gave it a go... Derek wasn't quite on board but once I was so determined he knew he had to follow and he wanted everyone to be happy too. SO we started the cry it out method. I was prepared mentally and physically. I had jotted down notes, I had girls on speed dial in all time zones (yes I probably drove them nuts) I cried. She cried. I cried more than she did. I started out slow the first night 3 mins cry. 1 minute soothe. 3 minutes cry. 1 min soothe. 5 mins cry and she was asleep. Night two 5 minutes cry. 1 minute soothe. 3 mins cry and she was asleep. The next week was tough but she never cried longer than 12 minutes until she was asleep. I was so against this method but like anything you have to do what works for you, have a plan and stick with it. As my friend Sarah well stated, "we sometimes forget who is in charge and then have to just reinforce that" these are words I will live by for the rest of my life. I must say without my 4 girlfriends I probably would've failed a few times but this works. And in the end we all want a child that self soothes, that is independent and strong we can teach this to them in many ways but after reading this book (I'm only half done as I stopped where she is in age) this is just going to help her with these traits. Do we sleep all night? Some nights. Does she still wake often? sometimes. its a roller coaster and I'm still learning. But I recommend if your having problems (or not) start early and follow. Once I think I have it finally mastered we hit a bump in the road but I will say we are way better than where we were. I can now lay her down and she will soothe herself to sleep {or now that she can stand, she will until she sits down and goes to sleep} I just really wanted to share my experience with you that cry it out isn't always as bad as what everyone thinks it can be. I hope this helps some. I hope to not have haters. We are happy healthy and back to ourselves again. <br>
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Cheers to healthy sleeping. <br>
xoxo <br>
Jess</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-27687885693638495192015-04-07T22:17:00.001-07:002015-04-08T20:52:41.580-07:00Pre-opening<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This super adorable knotted bow headband is sure to add a bit of sparkle to your little girls style. It is made of soft stretchy jersey knit, making it easy to untie and retie knot to fit the needs fo your growing little girl. Because these items are uniquely handmade no two items are alike and patterns may slightly vary. Fits 3 + months 21 inches long. I also have newborn sizes by request. Be sure to check out my selection of bib bandanas to coordinate a adorable outfit. </div>
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This fabulously amazing bib bandana is perfect for those teethers who are drooling all over the place or to even just add a bit of sparkle to your little ones attire. These super cute bandanas are made of 100% cotton with a flannel or minky backing (depending on bib) Snap closure. Desings for both boy and girls. Because of the uniqueness of this product no town are alike and designs can slightly be altered. Recommended for 3+ months. Be sure to check out my selection of head wraps and turbans to coordinate an adorable outfit. </div>
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* At this time I am not honoring any bundle deals. Once my store opens those options will then be available.<br>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GLmWKOoZxuk/VRDkGK807CI/AAAAAAAAEnw/XNsK4JeNuoc/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GLmWKOoZxuk/VRDkGK807CI/AAAAAAAAEnw/XNsK4JeNuoc/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg" height="163" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm excited to announce to you all what's on my agenda for my next big adventure as we travel to the mid west.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We all know I've always had a little bit of a crafty sparkle and since having kinlee that sparkle keeps stiking me with things to make. With the help of Derek's great grandmother, June passing down her very modern high tech as I might add sewing machine I thought I might as well put it to good use. Along with my crafting for cricut projects. So as I began teaching myself to sew and making things here and there for kinlee. As it was soon brought to my attention from a few friends and my amazing husband that I should open a store and sell these items. So I thought long and hard while cursing a few words at my sewing machine..... that this sounds fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So now I'm onto my projects of profecting my items in preparation of my Etsy store, Modern Sparkle boutique. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I wanted to open it ASAP and begin shipping out items I've thought to myself let's be realistic. I am moving across the US in just a few short months. (As if life isn't hectic enough) Shortly all my household goods will be gone and it will be nearly impossible to keep all my new customers happy with speedy services. So I've decided to hold off on the opening of the store until we get to Kansas in our house and we will have a huge launch party to kick it off. So in the meantime I will continue to profect my skills, get my lines straighter, my tools in check, learn this machine a little more and offer you my friend rates that will be much lower than my Etsy store as I'm profecting each item. The items I will be selling at this point are baby girl turbans, headwraps and a few headbands. Bib bandanas (drool bibs appropriate for boys and girls) and little boy bow ties that clip to a onsie or button down shirt your choice of attachment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be on the lookout for a new post in a day or so where you can place an order with me if you see something that catches your eye.... Or you have an interest in supporting me. Can't wait for all your feedback. </div>
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<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-90238147887266618982014-11-27T12:12:00.001-08:002014-11-27T12:12:15.539-08:00Creamed style cornI know I need to get back on a clean eating track but using thanksgiving as my final splurge. (Or convincing myself of that) dec 1 I'm back to the gym and for me the two to hard and hand. This creamed corn is so delish I had to share! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-O8IbuzgQXXY/VHeFnZoBdII/AAAAAAAAEj8/S8sHApPL_As/s640/blogger-image--615874569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-O8IbuzgQXXY/VHeFnZoBdII/AAAAAAAAEj8/S8sHApPL_As/s640/blogger-image--615874569.jpg"></a></div>Homemade cream style corn </div><div>16 oz frozen sweet corn, thawed </div><div>8 oz cream cheese </div><div>1/4 stick of butter </div><div>1/4 c shipping cream </div><div>1 tbsp sugar </div><div>Salt and pepper to taste </div><div>4 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled. </div><div>Place all ingredients minus corn and bacon in sauce pan melt. Add corn and bacon stir well. (Sometimes I add a bit more corn so it's not as creamy) </div><div>Enjoy! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-39214835827051955612014-11-26T13:31:00.001-08:002014-11-26T13:31:20.277-08:00A little Georgia peach.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SZG0y8u85u0/VHY37xGB7PI/AAAAAAAAEjM/EOCxhrcV3H4/s640/blogger-image--1087406480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SZG0y8u85u0/VHY37xGB7PI/AAAAAAAAEjM/EOCxhrcV3H4/s640/blogger-image--1087406480.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Kinlee and I had an amazing time visiting auntie Alicia and uncle Malcolm in Georgia. It was both of our first experiences visiting Georgia and it was a beautiful visit. The weather was great one day it made it up to 78 and SUNNY!! I learned real quick my Washington baby hates the sun. Not even just the sun but the brightness.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gPzWKP4UYaA/VHY33li-1nI/AAAAAAAAEi0/WrFIFdSqW-A/s640/blogger-image-1853682366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gPzWKP4UYaA/VHY33li-1nI/AAAAAAAAEi0/WrFIFdSqW-A/s640/blogger-image-1853682366.jpg"></a></div><br><div> We enjoyed auntie and uncle time. It was good to finally get to see their beautiful home that Alicia has decorated oh so cute. (Yes she takes after me with style..... Not to be conceited or to brag) the puppies were amazing they absolutely loved baby k! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E2XZ7e7miD4/VHZGlUgj4ZI/AAAAAAAAEjY/aQvmIP193oA/s640/blogger-image-1097975125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E2XZ7e7miD4/VHZGlUgj4ZI/AAAAAAAAEjY/aQvmIP193oA/s640/blogger-image-1097975125.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div>We shared some much needed sister time with late night girl talks and lots of laughter. Alicia was finally able to get her hair done (yes she only gets it cut or new color when we visit each other) with that being said we cut off around 10 inches back into a cute long balayage bob. Such a change! We shopped our hearts out especially in the baby departments. Experienced lots of blowout diapers. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VQVbC6FY8S4/VHY3zQiQMKI/AAAAAAAAEic/IEGw5eo236o/s640/blogger-image--2071400036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VQVbC6FY8S4/VHY3zQiQMKI/AAAAAAAAEic/IEGw5eo236o/s640/blogger-image--2071400036.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We laughted until we cried. </div><div>We snuggled baby Kinlee till she fell asleep or got bored. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-svHXft9FgSk/VHY303DpKdI/AAAAAAAAEik/WMVyTRMybIY/s640/blogger-image-749669133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-svHXft9FgSk/VHY303DpKdI/AAAAAAAAEik/WMVyTRMybIY/s640/blogger-image-749669133.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hOHICOEje5w/VHY3t4me5OI/AAAAAAAAEh8/v8asQMbDo0E/s640/blogger-image--2107689737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hOHICOEje5w/VHY3t4me5OI/AAAAAAAAEh8/v8asQMbDo0E/s640/blogger-image--2107689737.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>We cooked our first thanksgiving dinner together (a bit early but we can't be together on the actual day) we made Cajun turkey breast, sweet potato casserole topped with pecan strussel...Life changing! Creamed corn with bacon crumbles, green bean casserole, salad, rolls and apple bread topped with salted caramel drizzle.... So delicious! We played board games and reminised old times around the coffee table until our eye lids could no longer stay open. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ufDJ2DRRPJg/VHZGpQASshI/AAAAAAAAEjo/KmnH4DOlo4M/s640/blogger-image--1288026118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ufDJ2DRRPJg/VHZGpQASshI/AAAAAAAAEjo/KmnH4DOlo4M/s640/blogger-image--1288026118.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LaxjYQgNafM/VHY36XwbemI/AAAAAAAAEjE/-fGLiRRQDpM/s640/blogger-image-694770212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LaxjYQgNafM/VHY36XwbemI/AAAAAAAAEjE/-fGLiRRQDpM/s640/blogger-image-694770212.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fEfG3U87Gsg/VHY3yO4nqBI/AAAAAAAAEiU/_IpPE1xp4jU/s640/blogger-image--371187104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fEfG3U87Gsg/VHY3yO4nqBI/AAAAAAAAEiU/_IpPE1xp4jU/s640/blogger-image--371187104.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Kinlee got lots of cuddles from auntie and uncle. She enjoyed many evenings in the arms of uncle Malcolm watching whatever he wanted on tv cause anything on tv is amazing. She got lots of kisses and snuggles from him too. To see how in love he is with my little girl just totally melted my heart. We were so thankful to spend this time with uncle! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2XAEcWVyaSE/VHY3vQ4Y5vI/AAAAAAAAEiE/lPF4gRfMTYI/s640/blogger-image-1972964368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2XAEcWVyaSE/VHY3vQ4Y5vI/AAAAAAAAEiE/lPF4gRfMTYI/s640/blogger-image-1972964368.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IgrzCnMGLOo/VHY32Pukr0I/AAAAAAAAEis/jrJ9SMem5bI/s640/blogger-image--1926328243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IgrzCnMGLOo/VHY32Pukr0I/AAAAAAAAEis/jrJ9SMem5bI/s640/blogger-image--1926328243.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Nothing to me is better than spending time with my family. The ones I love the most. I sometimes take these things for granted at how amazing our relationships are. Each time I visit with Alicia I realize more and more how we are just exactly alike in many ways and how she truly is my best friend. She is the one I can talk to about anything in the world and it doesn't even matter. She is more than a sister now, she is more than a best friend to me. She is an aunt to my daughter and soon to be her best friend as well. The connection in the eyes of my baby as she goo goo'ed will only begin to grow stronger as the years pass by. I am very thankful I was able to take this trip and spend time wth Alicia Malcolm and Malcolm's little brother. We truly had an amazing time and are so sad to be headed back to the west. Maybe someday the army will station us at the same location. Now that would be a dream come true for all of us! </div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m-2LDLKrfVo/VHY342nW-1I/AAAAAAAAEi8/1caWn4bExgc/s640/blogger-image--431257313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m-2LDLKrfVo/VHY342nW-1I/AAAAAAAAEi8/1caWn4bExgc/s640/blogger-image--431257313.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6n9m4StOybU/VHY3w1IL1XI/AAAAAAAAEiM/8BPB2BZzX_M/s640/blogger-image--1468542312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6n9m4StOybU/VHY3w1IL1XI/AAAAAAAAEiM/8BPB2BZzX_M/s640/blogger-image--1468542312.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J_dcGLI0NOQ/VHZGnncb1KI/AAAAAAAAEjg/4dnuTOcLFLk/s640/blogger-image-262978731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J_dcGLI0NOQ/VHZGnncb1KI/AAAAAAAAEjg/4dnuTOcLFLk/s640/blogger-image-262978731.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-13913338602259018452014-11-26T12:27:00.001-08:002014-11-26T12:27:17.284-08:00Seatac- altanta<div><br></div><div>The day has finally arrived for Kinlee and I to head out to Georgia to visit my sister, Alicia and Malcolm. At 12 weeks old this momma is anxious to get there and leading up to flying I have been a nervous wreck. Thus far the experience has gone a little smoother than I had anticipated thank goodness! </div><div>Upon traveling at the airport at an early 7am (we are NOT morning people) traffic was pretty heavy my nerves were twitching it seemed as if it was the longest drive to the airport. Derek was a little on edge as well. Arriving at seatac we found parking right away... Thankfully! (That never happens) I had prechecked in and prepaid for my check bag. In which I would highly recommend cause we didn't have to stand in that terrible long line. We zipped right in to the kiosks to print off the tags. One of the many of my amazing clients had told me Derek could get a security pass and walk to my gate with me. And let me just say that was the most amazing thing ever! Thank you Alaska. Air! Having him push the stroller while I toted Kinlee in the baby ergo made it much easier. She was amused by all the people and lights. (Yes she's taking after her momma and loves watching people) Derek was able to grab me a coffee and a fast food sandwich for a little bit of energy while Kinlee was being nursed (this wasn't my plan but does anything go as planned?!?!?) It was feeding time and I wasn't going to stretch it just so she can feed on the way up because this fussy baby won't eat when she's mad. By the time she had finished nursing it was time for us to preboard. The moment I was so nervous about. Down the runway we go a stroller, a carrier and baby in ergo and a diaper bag on my back. I "gracefully" placed our carrier in a big orange bag and the stroller next. (We all know how ruff they are in luggage I wanted to protect our nice britax with bagging) that was a lot harder than I thought. But finally I go them placed in the bag after smooshing my latte that I so needed prior to this flight.... Can you say caffeine addict? Finally made it on as I could feel myself to begin to sweat. I found our seat and got situated. Bottle out, burp cloth in hand, Aden swaddle blankets, pacifier in, water..... Ok breathe.... </div><div>Kinlee was amused at all the people as our plane began to get full and my anxiety level began to rise for take off I remembered crap!!! I forgot to warm the bottle!!! Oh how breastfeeding is SO much easier than bottles. But bottles at times can be more convenient. After all she did just nurse but I'm worried about her ears and then I realize I need to chill and stop worrying. I said a little prayer and put that pacifier in. I do believe this will be my sucking saving grace to happiness. I met the two amazing ladies in my row. (I believe they were angles) so helpful! One with anxiety level just as high as mine so we chatted until we were coasting above the clouds. At this point Kinlee was sound asleep and sucking away on her paci. Thank you lord for answering my prayers I felt his present as all my worries melted away. Hours into the flight my baby has slept this whole time as I sit here and make this blog post the longer I become a mom and the more that I am challenged to make decisions I have realized staying calm makes the biggest difference in the world. After all why did I even bring a bottle? </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-15085236716850324832014-10-01T14:13:00.002-07:002014-10-01T14:13:36.167-07:00Pricelist 2014-2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-79107345512234604782014-10-01T14:06:00.001-07:002014-10-01T14:06:23.988-07:00Cancellation Policy<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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I hope this new policy doesn't seem to unfair to any of you as its something I must enforce for all of us. Your beauty needs, my beauty needs for those who have a hard time getting in and for my new baby girl who loves spending time with her momma. </div>
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With this, being understanding with all of our needs. My policy gives you the leeway to miss <strong>one</strong> scheduled appointment without notification. </div>
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<strong>Second</strong> missed appointment you will be charged a service charge of half your scheduled appointment (ex: your schedule for a haircut at $38 you then will owe $19) This service charge must be paid in full in order for your next appointment to be schedule. A 24 hour cancellation notice is required for all services. </div>
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<strong>Third</strong> missed appointment results in termination as my client. As a reminder we do offer to send out a text message and/or email reminder two days prior to your appointment to help prevent from no-show appointments. Be sure your profile is up to date at the front desk. </div>
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I was lying in bed catching up on some much needed sleep, thinking today is my due date but I don't feel any different today than any other day. My house is cleaned, my fridge is stocked, I'm now on maternity leave but today cant be the day. Little did I know a few short hours later I would be in labor. As I'm lying in bed I was starting to get cramps... like period cramps... really strong ones not like I've really experienced before... these must be contractions I should probably time the next set. Then all of the sudden, 11:50pm I felt an urge and felt as if I went pee all over myself. What is this? Ahh! I dashed to the bathroom slamming doors, Derek jumped out of bed and dashed in assuring I was ok, as I began to cry I said, "I think my water just broke!" I then ran downstairs to my birthing book flipped open the proper page and read my signs and symptom's and sure enough my water had broke as another stream trickled down my leg....<br>
Then I started to think what did Dr. Song tell me what do I do?!? Call the hospital and let them know I would be on my way. then she said prelabor at home as long as possible.... bathe, hangout you know don't rush, it will be a slow process as its your first child. So I called the hospital and they told me to come in soon. I still didn't feel like anything changed I mean I wasn't even having contractions anymore.... should I sleep some more? I'm really tired? So I called my sister, Alicia who is an RN and asked if I could nap she told me I need to get going if I wanted to walk around outside as this is my first child and its going to be awhile before I have her. So what did I do? Took a stroll around the block as Derek was ready to get going to the hospital, then I showered as he packed the car.. yes packed.. he wasn't too happy with all 5 bags I had packed to tote with us.... I had a birthing plan and it required lots of items I just knew I would need!<br>
Now off to Good Samaritan Hospital, as we got closer my contractions got more severe and I was happy we were in route as at times it was hard to talk. I text our family letting them know we were in route to meet our little Miss! Gina and Preston my mother and father in law met us at the hospital, just as anxious as we were. Upon arrival they said, "there you are we were getting worried about you not making it here" Instantly the escorted me to the labor and delivery floor where I was checked and dilated to a 3. They transferred me to the birthing suite where I met my adorably sweet, angel, couldn't live without nurse, Jessica! If you cant tell I loved her! She got me all prepared for what was about to happen. As my contractions began to get a lot stronger my body started to shake I was scared as to how this was all going to work out. (and remember thinking all those bags full of birthing items, plans and snacks were in the car. I wasn't about to let Derek leave my side to go get them) Then Jessica says what's the plan? We began to talk about the epidural and at that point knowing it could take about an hour to feel the effects of it I knew I couldn't continue like this with no med cause this pain was uncontrollable. the shaking, the contractions, my mind. I needed meds! The anesthesiologist came in and did an awesome job at taking all the pains away I felt such a sense of relief. As I layed in the bed on the "peanut" aka long yoga ball to get little baby k to flip as she was sunny side up I was able to truly take in the moment and relax. The nurse asked us to rest as we are going to need it. Gina and Preston reassured us we needed that as well and they were going to leave and come back while we slept a bit. At this point it as 4am I was now dilated to a 5 and life felt good I couldn't feel much of anything. As I started to dozed off into sleep the contractions came back, they assured me when this happened to press the little button for more epidural and call the nurse I did just that. The nurse came in and I had told her I was in quite a bit of pain again so she gave me another dosage of epidural and decided now would be a good time to check me again this was at 4:45am upon checking me...<br>
I was a 10! It was game time! Ready to push I remember this plain as day I responded, "Are you sure?!?" and the pushing began, the contractions got stronger, the pain was more severe. We continued to press for more epidural but to me nothing was helping as im pushing will all my might, focusing on breathing techniques, my little princess is coming, my husband is amazing, my crossfit techniques to focus on a deep push (yeah sounds crazy but those were the best pushes) I felt like such a baby as I have never felt this before but all for a good reason. I even thought gosh I'm not sure how anyone gives natural birth no way I could ever do that! this pain hurts! I will say the doctor on call who delivered wasn't the most positive nicest dr around I wanted to shout bad things to her but didn't. As we got closer to the end I began to tear pretty bad so the end was a slower process then out came our little bundle of joy! <br>
Now for the stitching! Each stitch I could feel, it hurt I hated it, seemed like it took forever but finally it was over. I was crying in so much pain, crying cause a child has been born and im now a mom! As they placed her in my arms my heart, my life and my love had changed forever! This is my little girl and im her mommy! <br>
After all the clean up was done and the nurse was unhooking my IV we realized my epidural had came unhooked from my IV bag therefore I didn't receive any meds.:( I remembered when I first pressed for more epidural it had dropped from my bedside but how it had been tied got caught so prevented it from falling on the floor but I do believe this is when the tension in the cord pulled it out and came unhooked as after the anesthesiologist had left was the only time I really felt relief. So you can say I gave close to natural child birth without knowing it till the end. which explains why it was so painful . <br>
After all that's over, all that pain, all those thoughts, in the end its worth every single bit of it as I have the most beautiful perfect baby I could ask for! God has truly blessed us! <br>
Welcome little miss Kinlee Brynn Kingsbury August 25,2014 @ 6:18 am weighing 8lbs 13 oz 20 inches long. <br>
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As so many of you have been patiently waiting, we finally got the final touches of Baby Kingsbury's room completed. So time to share away! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! </div>
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Lots of homemade items surround this little princess's room. Wanted to share with you a few of my Do it yourself Projects. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purchased this beauty for $75 off of Craigslist. Found the perfect chalk paint and painted away! No sanding, no prepping just paint and dry. Applied two coats. Then added a clear wax with a tad bit of dark wax to add some interest. Cleaned previous hardware and reattached. Finding the perfect color was a bit of a challenge but thankfully I discovered <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PersnicketysAwesomenessEmporium?ref=br_tf">Persnicketys</a> in Sumner, Wa where they carried <a href="http://americanpaintcompany.com/">American Paint Co. Chalk Paint in Coral Reef</a>. Just Perfect! </td></tr>
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XOXO <br />
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Handmade quilt by my Grandma Forrest. </div>
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Headband Fame and Mobil above crib: All my girlfriends who attended my </div>
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Springfield Baby Shower. </div>
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Some of the headbands: My girlfriends who attended my shower in Dixon. </div>
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Headband Holder: Made by myself. </div>
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Beauty Flag: Made by myself </div>
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Confetti Wall: Hand painted by myself with the help of my mother in law, Gina's cricket machine.</div>
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Family Getaway<br />
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Derek and I recently enjoyed a long weekend with the family at Shaw Island, the small San Juan Island. Very small, quaint little island with only a general store the size of my bedroom which thankfully included a good coffee and ice cream stand. With that being said we made frequent visits there. We enjoyed spending quality time with our family. Chatting, going to the beach, attempting to build sand castles, playing with our neice and nephew, enjoyed Friday Harbor, was transported to both islands via ferry. We survived in a cabin out in the middle of the island full of shade with the pleasure of an outdoor shower and out house as the restroom. Being nine months pregnant made life a little more difficult but I had a fabulous time and would love to go back and explore when my body isn't producing a baby. Had to share these fun photos with you all. </div>
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Today my girlfriend delivered to me the photos from our amazing maternity shoot last weekend at Steilacom Park in Lakewood, WA. It was a beautiful sunny day, actually pretty warm but it was just perfect. I didn't go into this photo shoot expecting anything but maybe one photo of my belly and a nice picture of Derek and I. Quite honestly I didn't really even want to do that but knew I would regret it if I didn't. Little did I know it would turn into some of the most amazing pictures I have during this pregnancy. Sydne went above and beyond with so many cute ideas on how to capture us. (with the assistance of her little girl Holland too) There are so many I want to share with you but don't want to overwhelm you! So I wanted so share a few here with you. Enjoy! </div>
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I feel like my blog has been long overdue for some posts. Looking back its been awhile since I have wrote about the things I love.. Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Crossfit and good nutrition. This baby has taken over my life and its only the beginning. All I can think about has been what's the nursery colors, what theme, what furniture, can I get more coupons, baby showers, travels, ok you get the idea non stop baby k but isn't that what a new mom should be experiencing?!? </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-50271798223070449312014-07-16T21:37:00.000-07:002014-07-16T21:40:51.659-07:00Spicy grilled Tilapia<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5y_d5MOjH2Q/U8dTobqQthI/AAAAAAAAERY/JAT2usgLEh4/s640/blogger-image--366951836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5y_d5MOjH2Q/U8dTobqQthI/AAAAAAAAERY/JAT2usgLEh4/s640/blogger-image--366951836.jpg"></a></div><br>
Along this journey of pregnancy eating healthy has been a bit challenging for me I try really hard but sometimes just cant help but feed into my cravings. I have eaten things I haven't ate in years in the last 8.5 months. But still eat healthy at times especially when my hubby is home. At least I can say I've been very active in crossfit this entire time. So maybe that's my justification I can eat a donut if I go to the gym LOL. in moderation right?!? Well recently I have been trying to stay on the right track and have been pinteresting like a crazy lady! But that's my motivation good yummy healthy food inspires me to try it and eat it. Recently I've been on a tilapia kick. yes fish. Tonight I made this amazing recipe and the second I took a bite I knew I had to share with my friends. All day today I had this recipe in mind but was a little worried about how it was going to workout on the grill talked to a few co-workers and came up with this amazingness! <br>
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1 lb tilapia fillets<br>
1tsp garlic powder <br>
1 tsp Salt <br>
1 Tbsp Paprika<br>
1/2 tsp pepper<br>
3 Tbsp Olive oil <br>
mix all ingredients minus fish. then base it on both sides of the filet. Heat grill to medium place aluminum foil on grill (close lid to allow foil to heat up nicely) spray with cooking spray and lay your filets on foil. cook 4 mins each side. and sever. Pure amazingness. my inspiration was from <a href="http://www.101cookingfortwo.com/grilled-tilapia-with-paprika/">this site via pinterest.</a> I altered it a tad on accident. but it was amazing! I served with grilled veggies <br>
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1 zucchini , sliced<br>
1 yellow squash ,sliced<br>
1/2 red onion, cut into small squares<br>
2TBSP olive oil <br>
sprinkled with salt, pepper, tad bit of garlic salt tossed all together and placed on grill in veggie tray. <br>
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Feeling pretty good about myself and this healthy meal except Derek wasn't home tonight to enjoy it with me:( he will be excited once I make it again which is a must! Try it what ya think? <div>Ps sorry I didn't take a better pic wasn't thinking about the post. Derek wasn't home so I enjoyed my evening wih little Kai. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z7Fk9uZ-6vk/U8dTq3DqIXI/AAAAAAAAERg/RAwG02IxHcM/s640/blogger-image--910732446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z7Fk9uZ-6vk/U8dTq3DqIXI/AAAAAAAAERg/RAwG02IxHcM/s640/blogger-image--910732446.jpg"></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-51081073887776793072014-06-29T11:01:00.001-07:002014-07-05T10:54:55.185-07:0031weeks.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Fe-hnJMywE0/U7BUcvkzdiI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/PkYdJxn7Mbo/s640/blogger-image--399110000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Fe-hnJMywE0/U7BUcvkzdiI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/PkYdJxn7Mbo/s640/blogger-image--399110000.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Growing. Growing. And growing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This pregnancy sure is zipping by but I'm now getting to the stage I'm ready for her to come but still a little longer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-lots of baby kicks and movement all the time </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- loves my ribs and sides....ouch! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-3d/4d ultrasound last week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- craves sweets </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-out growing all my clothes. Most long tshirts are now too short. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-discomfort during sleeping </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-getting tired more...... Therefore I'm not at the gym as often. :( </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- seeing my dr every 2 weeks. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-22897722176180644502014-06-29T10:07:00.001-07:002014-06-29T10:56:41.564-07:00Missouri Baby shower.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-agI-u-IvxhM/U7BPKPvhbrI/AAAAAAAAEPs/E0URCbbE3yo/s640/blogger-image-1055941940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-agI-u-IvxhM/U7BPKPvhbrI/AAAAAAAAEPs/E0URCbbE3yo/s640/blogger-image-1055941940.jpg"></a></div><br></div>This blog is a little late but after arriving home from Missouri and heading straight back to work like a crazy lady all while finishing up some nursery projects, completing this blog just got pushed behind. <div>Traveling home mid June was so amazing. It was definately a different type of travel being 7 months pregnant but it was fun. After a long 5 hour flight, many pee breaks and trying to get ahead on my latest read, "baby wise" I landed in St. Louis where I was greeted by my sister Alicia. We then headed to pick up my dad and spend time with the my grandpa bob and aunt kimball. Lots of fun turned into a late night of chatting and belly rubs by auntie Alicia and an early morning riser for this momma with a two hour time difference. We visited with my dad while taking him into work the next morning. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cBeXmmffp_0/U7BHIEK3KWI/AAAAAAAAELk/jo-VkSHNPLM/s640/blogger-image-41550833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cBeXmmffp_0/U7BHIEK3KWI/AAAAAAAAELk/jo-VkSHNPLM/s640/blogger-image-41550833.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BnAm0mAvmYY/U7BHSu5T-dI/AAAAAAAAEMk/fKzDHljo5wo/s640/blogger-image-1078070424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BnAm0mAvmYY/U7BHSu5T-dI/AAAAAAAAEMk/fKzDHljo5wo/s640/blogger-image-1078070424.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FJ2A8IDuIEo/U7BHtkXTWCI/AAAAAAAAEPU/7aG5G__Bkr8/s640/blogger-image--565712044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FJ2A8IDuIEo/U7BHtkXTWCI/AAAAAAAAEPU/7aG5G__Bkr8/s640/blogger-image--565712044.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OySgNQD5nb4/U7BHiiIcTaI/AAAAAAAAEOM/u5CKFnbUDXw/s640/blogger-image-640608157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OySgNQD5nb4/U7BHiiIcTaI/AAAAAAAAEOM/u5CKFnbUDXw/s640/blogger-image-640608157.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Now off to Dixon to see the rest of the family and meet my new furry nephew, vice. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SIFCTK82eqc/U7BHcgiRTcI/AAAAAAAAENk/huhDetd9Bmg/s640/blogger-image--1388263426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SIFCTK82eqc/U7BHcgiRTcI/AAAAAAAAENk/huhDetd9Bmg/s640/blogger-image--1388263426.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Feeling a bit tired I had to prepare for my first baby shower in Springfield, Mo with all of my beautiful Details Salon girls. The friendships I have kept with these girls are so amazing. Working with them the beginning stages of my career and building these bonds is one of the most special parts of my career and the fact that I have moved all over and our friendships have only gotten stronger since I've been gone. It's always great to get back together, sit back and chat about our fun times. With Springfield being 2 hours from my hometown it was so nice of them to throw a shower for me there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v5B-Vw_2YzI/U7BHjz8p5MI/AAAAAAAAEOU/EKSx4wLjm7Q/s640/blogger-image-1058985518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v5B-Vw_2YzI/U7BHjz8p5MI/AAAAAAAAEOU/EKSx4wLjm7Q/s640/blogger-image-1058985518.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks to my nail tech bestie, Vicki for making this shower a true success and unforgettable fun night. It wasn't just a traditional baby shower.... It was a shower of doing things we love, the way we had spent many nights when I lived there, creating projects for all the soon to be babies or just having a girls night in crafting! Showering baby k with lots of love and lots of crafting activities for everyone to participate in making items for her nursery. We had an amazing buffet of food as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3 Crafting Stations: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Free flowing polkadot baby Mobil. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hair bow fabric holder </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A scrap booked dahlia </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They all were amazing and we almost got them all completed. It was fun making these items while catching up on life and baby talk. The beautiful cupcakes were to DIE for! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MAUqdlRiAXI/U7BHe1xlHxI/AAAAAAAAEN0/Oi1ru2f37x4/s640/blogger-image--2024427474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MAUqdlRiAXI/U7BHe1xlHxI/AAAAAAAAEN0/Oi1ru2f37x4/s640/blogger-image--2024427474.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The evening was a true success and I couldn't had asked for anything better. Love all my girls! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6PiRv63udj4/U7BHgOodBBI/AAAAAAAAEN8/Do20T1mKPvo/s640/blogger-image--1587591349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6PiRv63udj4/U7BHgOodBBI/AAAAAAAAEN8/Do20T1mKPvo/s640/blogger-image--1587591349.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4Rt_BLzYYyI/U7BG9ofpzaI/AAAAAAAAEKc/zvWlJBwHqg0/s640/blogger-image-323389105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4Rt_BLzYYyI/U7BG9ofpzaI/AAAAAAAAEKc/zvWlJBwHqg0/s640/blogger-image-323389105.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hostess and momma to be. And my second mom. The one who is always there for guidance and support when I need it the most. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JSwD0u8KvJE/U7BG5JnL8YI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/6p81bi2KZTY/s640/blogger-image-430971294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JSwD0u8KvJE/U7BG5JnL8YI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/6p81bi2KZTY/s640/blogger-image-430971294.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Mandi Jean and I. Our wonderful receptionist. Plus I've know this little one since nearly birth. Got her her first big girl job at Details when she moved to Springfield to attend MSU. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CMnDFVwxpLU/U7BHpgNVChI/AAAAAAAAEO8/p-nczM8LOis/s640/blogger-image--709116813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CMnDFVwxpLU/U7BHpgNVChI/AAAAAAAAEO8/p-nczM8LOis/s640/blogger-image--709116813.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Too many things to say about, Candace. My work pal, my right hand girl, the one that was always up for a good time or bad, the most craziest memories are shared with this beauty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7DrGniGEve8/U7BHWGVC7yI/AAAAAAAAEM8/_ikzwbLW_Q8/s640/blogger-image--1840484619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7DrGniGEve8/U7BHWGVC7yI/AAAAAAAAEM8/_ikzwbLW_Q8/s640/blogger-image--1840484619.jpg"></a></div><br></div>My beauty Leah, who couldn't be more excited for baby k. From staying up all night listening to country music, or being super spontaneous we always had something to do. She was my room mate unexpectantly for about 6 months and boy was that fun! Love her to the moon and back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PauOZypI_pU/U7BG8qpUgJI/AAAAAAAAEKU/CbOYc_ytluE/s640/blogger-image-298485681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PauOZypI_pU/U7BG8qpUgJI/AAAAAAAAEKU/CbOYc_ytluE/s640/blogger-image-298485681.jpg"></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e91Uv-nxtNA/U7BG-0NigQI/AAAAAAAAEKk/3CgpIQ4BkKs/s640/blogger-image--298116672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e91Uv-nxtNA/U7BG-0NigQI/AAAAAAAAEKk/3CgpIQ4BkKs/s640/blogger-image--298116672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Val and I have always been great stylist friends and now excited we are due only a few days apart. So excited for our little misses to meet and become just the best of friends like Val and I. They will grow up to be pen pals without a choice. :-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6SYotiMNUiQ/U7BHmBkE3vI/AAAAAAAAEOk/j9XYZPi67V8/s640/blogger-image--764018464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6SYotiMNUiQ/U7BHmBkE3vI/AAAAAAAAEOk/j9XYZPi67V8/s640/blogger-image--764018464.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The girls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N0zyR_-zupc/U7BHALB-kGI/AAAAAAAAEKs/scY9B8pYles/s640/blogger-image--2128022384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N0zyR_-zupc/U7BHALB-kGI/AAAAAAAAEKs/scY9B8pYles/s640/blogger-image--2128022384.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My favorite. My mom and sister! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iEL3v9Mz_a8/U7BHquYUGVI/AAAAAAAAEPE/vO2M4lwM0xE/s640/blogger-image--92008464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iEL3v9Mz_a8/U7BHquYUGVI/AAAAAAAAEPE/vO2M4lwM0xE/s640/blogger-image--92008464.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The bunch showcasing our beautiful crafted items. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So much fun then to a late night traveling back home to Dixon. The following day turned out to be very nice so Alicia and I decided to catch up on some sister time, sunshine, girl talk, baby kicks and relaxation by the pool. I also got my Mexican fix at el jimadors and if any if you know me this is the BEST Mexican ever and it was just what I need. Yeah pretty sure I ate there 3 times in 7 days. But it was worth it baby k thought so too! We also spent a day floating down the river. Some may say I'm crazy but it's my happy point in life. I can't imagine a summer not on the river. It was fun I enjoyed the day with my sisters besties and my mom, I was super sad none of my girlfriends were able to attend. :( but it turned out to be a very fun day rather a bit different not having the ability to drink a beer but it was fun. No need for alcohol to have fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7TcSXfEdDms/U7BHbfEC-vI/AAAAAAAAENc/t32QaLti5Bk/s640/blogger-image-176205261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7TcSXfEdDms/U7BHbfEC-vI/AAAAAAAAENc/t32QaLti5Bk/s640/blogger-image-176205261.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xqp9_Hj2B3s/U7BHBdlx77I/AAAAAAAAEK0/JNl7Btmqybc/s640/blogger-image--8080363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xqp9_Hj2B3s/U7BHBdlx77I/AAAAAAAAEK0/JNl7Btmqybc/s640/blogger-image--8080363.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hb90p8iOZzk/U7BHEih52aI/AAAAAAAAELM/XqjOCQhRARQ/s640/blogger-image--1500433939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hb90p8iOZzk/U7BHEih52aI/AAAAAAAAELM/XqjOCQhRARQ/s640/blogger-image--1500433939.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Later during the week we had a cousins day where we helped Alicia with a few last minute details ofthe baby shower she would be throwing for me. It was a fun filled day of crafts that the girls really enjoyed. Reminded me of when I was a child and my mom had a craft day with us. And these are one of the many things I look forward to as a mother, A crafting day with my daughter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jdmTTsFQBn0/U7BG6UqwYPI/AAAAAAAAEKE/DA1mM1iW96M/s640/blogger-image-903266366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jdmTTsFQBn0/U7BG6UqwYPI/AAAAAAAAEKE/DA1mM1iW96M/s640/blogger-image-903266366.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_9vCM-Vp80Y/U7BHhR9_1RI/AAAAAAAAEOE/dNXzW4Ob8SQ/s640/blogger-image--1575870324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_9vCM-Vp80Y/U7BHhR9_1RI/AAAAAAAAEOE/dNXzW4Ob8SQ/s640/blogger-image--1575870324.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SvsDE6YCF-k/U7BG7aXljeI/AAAAAAAAEKM/ODJN2pFz0K4/s640/blogger-image--2142778883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SvsDE6YCF-k/U7BG7aXljeI/AAAAAAAAEKM/ODJN2pFz0K4/s640/blogger-image--2142778883.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sx07Eu4NqHo/U7BHP31_zDI/AAAAAAAAEMU/XSTFQHrH8u0/s640/blogger-image-1041958755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sx07Eu4NqHo/U7BHP31_zDI/AAAAAAAAEMU/XSTFQHrH8u0/s640/blogger-image-1041958755.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>And of course some hair time fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S5dp8vv1qOo/U7BHnMf2bOI/AAAAAAAAEOs/jqNCqwnCqio/s640/blogger-image--1356989354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S5dp8vv1qOo/U7BHnMf2bOI/AAAAAAAAEOs/jqNCqwnCqio/s640/blogger-image--1356989354.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hUiIf1mHJFY/U7BHd783BjI/AAAAAAAAENs/l7E591MIzGA/s640/blogger-image--681523133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hUiIf1mHJFY/U7BHd783BjI/AAAAAAAAENs/l7E591MIzGA/s640/blogger-image--681523133.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now for baby k's family and closest friends and family shower in Dixon.... These are my peeps I've spent my entire life with... There isn't a thing about me they don't know. It was super fun to spend my afternoon with all of them but I will say the day went by way too fast! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HPQDWhaywyM/U7BHVCcULmI/AAAAAAAAEM0/XgldTPXIGQQ/s640/blogger-image--424257497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HPQDWhaywyM/U7BHVCcULmI/AAAAAAAAEM0/XgldTPXIGQQ/s640/blogger-image--424257497.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7ezT_zv2RQw/U7BHG7ER9uI/AAAAAAAAELc/XHKal4A_Jno/s640/blogger-image--1163022438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7ezT_zv2RQw/U7BHG7ER9uI/AAAAAAAAELc/XHKal4A_Jno/s640/blogger-image--1163022438.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OHQGH0eSk0U/U7BHsHj8-UI/AAAAAAAAEPM/ZRWenDWbIgs/s640/blogger-image-440019345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OHQGH0eSk0U/U7BHsHj8-UI/AAAAAAAAEPM/ZRWenDWbIgs/s640/blogger-image-440019345.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-srC5OpnmHA0/U7BHY2sKfkI/AAAAAAAAENM/ovSu_ycPuAc/s640/blogger-image-208606867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-srC5OpnmHA0/U7BHY2sKfkI/AAAAAAAAENM/ovSu_ycPuAc/s640/blogger-image-208606867.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GhLiWVdKQk8/U7BHJcpdPqI/AAAAAAAAELs/slxR2ZTWOrI/s640/blogger-image-1880419510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GhLiWVdKQk8/U7BHJcpdPqI/AAAAAAAAELs/slxR2ZTWOrI/s640/blogger-image-1880419510.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HdJhKWUuVMM/U7BHT07Y3_I/AAAAAAAAEMs/_VxLNe4KoMc/s640/blogger-image--348830222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HdJhKWUuVMM/U7BHT07Y3_I/AAAAAAAAEMs/_VxLNe4KoMc/s640/blogger-image--348830222.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Homemade cake made my my bestie. </div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks to my beautiful amazing sister, Alicia for putting so much time, effort and I'm sure hours on Pinterest with all the amazing decor and games and for traveling all the way from Georgia just to throw this shower and spend time with me. It was absolutely beautiful and makes me get all teary eyed thinking about what all she did for me.<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> And a huge thanks to her right hand girls my mom, Cathy for helping Alicia gather all the items</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. My cousin but more like a big sister, Shannon for allowing us to take over her home and my best friend rachelle for helping out and traveling all the way from Colorado just to be a part of this special day. So many details were placed in the home to make it perfect. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WZNKggdAioc/U7BHoSqjQdI/AAAAAAAAEO0/u4lBDXOIJ2Y/s640/blogger-image-455413326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WZNKggdAioc/U7BHoSqjQdI/AAAAAAAAEO0/u4lBDXOIJ2Y/s640/blogger-image-455413326.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We had a headband station where each person crafted together a beautiful headband for baby k. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GKdeR9ns3Ro/U7BHk0hLweI/AAAAAAAAEOc/z2EkRLMwvB4/s640/blogger-image-628840425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GKdeR9ns3Ro/U7BHk0hLweI/AAAAAAAAEOc/z2EkRLMwvB4/s640/blogger-image-628840425.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-g0fHkHuDftU/U7BHOjljo5I/AAAAAAAAEMM/l-bgjCoSfXA/s640/blogger-image-1651065416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-g0fHkHuDftU/U7BHOjljo5I/AAAAAAAAEMM/l-bgjCoSfXA/s640/blogger-image-1651065416.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pZyW0BttMco/U7BPM8mh2iI/AAAAAAAAEP8/WE3loz75dCQ/s640/blogger-image--1759421410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pZyW0BttMco/U7BPM8mh2iI/AAAAAAAAEP8/WE3loz75dCQ/s640/blogger-image--1759421410.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>A diaper station: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--HzcJR7ir50/U7BHNfzHofI/AAAAAAAAEME/RFtJoxlnS08/s640/blogger-image-98941643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--HzcJR7ir50/U7BHNfzHofI/AAAAAAAAEME/RFtJoxlnS08/s640/blogger-image-98941643.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3Ct5uwC5sH8/U7BPLsuqhTI/AAAAAAAAEP0/c2-e_DamBh0/s640/blogger-image--1156770884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3Ct5uwC5sH8/U7BPLsuqhTI/AAAAAAAAEP0/c2-e_DamBh0/s640/blogger-image--1156770884.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We chatted, hung out ate some amazing food and punch that I didn't wanna share! A trivia game was played my little cousin sure did keep track of everything I was saying as little Courtney was a winner. As well as my cousin Amanda from Indiana. Then off to the yard for the funniest game of all. The relay race! Everyone should play this at a shower it was so funny so cute and probably even more fun to just watch. There were 3 teams of 4 people, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Player #1 drink an entire baby bottle filled with water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xwx4MHNHowg/U7BHaMK87sI/AAAAAAAAENU/HUrFqnbDnuw/s640/blogger-image--870882729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xwx4MHNHowg/U7BHaMK87sI/AAAAAAAAENU/HUrFqnbDnuw/s640/blogger-image--870882729.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A18zmKulPwg/U7BHCRQLB-I/AAAAAAAAEK8/hjkHSg1ENJg/s640/blogger-image-129666948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A18zmKulPwg/U7BHCRQLB-I/AAAAAAAAEK8/hjkHSg1ENJg/s640/blogger-image-129666948.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NmKZ__6Z8yk/U7BHK6W2USI/AAAAAAAAEL0/k--kxwosg9o/s640/blogger-image--2137411401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NmKZ__6Z8yk/U7BHK6W2USI/AAAAAAAAEL0/k--kxwosg9o/s640/blogger-image--2137411401.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Player #2 eat a jar of baby food (we thought they were good flavored but I guess not so) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Vs-YemJYBL0/U7BHMDhMJLI/AAAAAAAAEL8/69WTZFeSTwE/s640/blogger-image--1069080422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Vs-YemJYBL0/U7BHMDhMJLI/AAAAAAAAEL8/69WTZFeSTwE/s640/blogger-image--1069080422.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dku43Oeabvw/U7BHF0SfreI/AAAAAAAAELU/RyiRF4tobQg/s640/blogger-image--1985941370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dku43Oeabvw/U7BHF0SfreI/AAAAAAAAELU/RyiRF4tobQg/s640/blogger-image--1985941370.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3i_mBWAggIg/U7BHDjvVdAI/AAAAAAAAELE/m9MBy-JwnFU/s640/blogger-image--1255639128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3i_mBWAggIg/U7BHDjvVdAI/AAAAAAAAELE/m9MBy-JwnFU/s640/blogger-image--1255639128.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Player #3 a diaper is lined with siran wrap, you must eat all the chocolate pudding out of the diaper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XlLU-8B6Kqg/U7BHu_6V63I/AAAAAAAAEPc/XgTZgr-O-UA/s640/blogger-image--212248532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XlLU-8B6Kqg/U7BHu_6V63I/AAAAAAAAEPc/XgTZgr-O-UA/s640/blogger-image--212248532.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Player #4 place a balloon under your shirt. With a golf ball between your legs hop down the yard and drop ball in jar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bom3tOXtHz8/U7BHRVc1qjI/AAAAAAAAEMc/3QCTrFRBFyk/s640/blogger-image-55336723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bom3tOXtHz8/U7BHRVc1qjI/AAAAAAAAEMc/3QCTrFRBFyk/s640/blogger-image-55336723.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YKRbCdMB_bg/U7BHXfZcorI/AAAAAAAAENE/sPSBtDMtKQ0/s640/blogger-image-621623404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YKRbCdMB_bg/U7BHXfZcorI/AAAAAAAAENE/sPSBtDMtKQ0/s640/blogger-image-621623404.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Team to complete first is the winner! Such a fun game! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I recieved many amazing gifts, gift cards to bring home to purchase the items we need! I by far have the<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> most amazing family and friends a girl couple ask for and I am truely blessed with all god has given me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1007nb3BWGE/U7BPR5r6BMI/AAAAAAAAEQc/d3jd10imPI8/s640/blogger-image--1692849454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1007nb3BWGE/U7BPR5r6BMI/AAAAAAAAEQc/d3jd10imPI8/s640/blogger-image--1692849454.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">: Best Friends :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Pm3-P59Vg-4/U7BPUgBX1HI/AAAAAAAAEQs/7kohNDj96WM/s640/blogger-image--1255530009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Pm3-P59Vg-4/U7BPUgBX1HI/AAAAAAAAEQs/7kohNDj96WM/s640/blogger-image--1255530009.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">: Cousins: Amanda and her boys traveled all the way from Indiana just to attend our baby shower. So happy I got to see them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--qgxWaiyX5o/U7BPPuEQOMI/AAAAAAAAEQM/SdXfShTQokI/s640/blogger-image--2117623603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--qgxWaiyX5o/U7BPPuEQOMI/AAAAAAAAEQM/SdXfShTQokI/s640/blogger-image--2117623603.jpg"></a></div></div>:Bestest: these ladies know it all! Ups and downs ins and outs of life. We have known each other our entire life! Some since before Kindergarden. I am truely blessed I have such a great but also, known as rare friendship with these ladies. So excited to be the next one to have a baby! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pbq--8NACtE/U7BPOIagUxI/AAAAAAAAEQE/7o05LPzFWv4/s640/blogger-image-1142395795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pbq--8NACtE/U7BPOIagUxI/AAAAAAAAEQE/7o05LPzFWv4/s640/blogger-image-1142395795.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mmGvN0IC3j0/U7BPTJgVvMI/AAAAAAAAEQk/syRChYuCSzc/s640/blogger-image-1824323421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mmGvN0IC3j0/U7BPTJgVvMI/AAAAAAAAEQk/syRChYuCSzc/s640/blogger-image-1824323421.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Carrie and I share so many memories together. This girl is one of thr most amazing mommas I know and can't wait to recieve some of her guidance during the next chapter of my life. Hopefully I become half the mother she is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Now to just meet this little girls with one shower left here in Washington we will be all ready for baby k. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">One last important stop before I was airport bound to visit with my buddy Brad. I know he would've been just so proud of where it am in life. And just so excited to meet this little girl. I know he is with me all the time. I just miss him here on earth. Someday we will reunite again. It was nice having a little visit with him. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tfEFhAO4gjQ/U7BPQ5izYfI/AAAAAAAAEQU/Hhx9GOkgzdc/s640/blogger-image--793747083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tfEFhAO4gjQ/U7BPQ5izYfI/AAAAAAAAEQU/Hhx9GOkgzdc/s640/blogger-image--793747083.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As you've read thru this blog post you can see how busy and exhausting but fun my visit to Missouri was. Now I'm back and just preparing the nursery for our little miss to arrive. Be on the lookout for nursery picture, lots of DIY projects coming soon. </div><br></div><br></div>Xoxo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jessica </div></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-37094685693293367112014-05-06T22:39:00.001-07:002014-05-06T22:39:49.635-07:0024 weeks.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ha9WtHzbho8/U2nHI3tIjKI/AAAAAAAAEFM/HwyLsiIsxPY/s640/blogger-image--2050591928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ha9WtHzbho8/U2nHI3tIjKI/AAAAAAAAEFM/HwyLsiIsxPY/s640/blogger-image--2050591928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Making progress in this pregnancy. Baby k still doesn't officially have a name but getting closer to narrowing it down. Derek has gotten past the stages of "cinnamon or Jessie." Thank goodness! I on the other hand have been coming up with lots of possibilities. Getting the baby nursery together. Which I haven't made much progress but got lots of ideas. Got a paint theme picked out now just gotta find a weekend to tackle! Bedding will be order this week and hopefully ill narrow down the furniture soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the meantime our little miss is just getting bigger weighing in around 1.5 lbs. last dr apt went well. She's really active especially after I've workout and at night when I'm laying around resting. It's such a magical feeling feeling her wiggle around inside there. A few days ago I believe I felt her flip or turn and get stuck. It nearly freaked me out to feel and see one side of my belly sticking out and the other side just normal. It's happened a few times so I guess she's just getting busy in there. I'm enjoying it though finally talked Derek into feeling her move. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">He felt a little baby kick. I'm sure bigger ones will come soon. I broke down and bought a Boppy body pillow. Makes life more comfortable during sleep. Oh yeah and how could I forget we registered! Yes babies r us. Wowzo! I knew I wasn't looking forward to that for a reason. So overwhelming. I'm still narrowing things down and figuring out what brands and products I need and don't need. But almost there. In one month I'll be traveling home for my baby shower. Man am I so excited! Not sure if I'm more excited for the shower or seeing my family and friends! Well this momma is a little tired so I'm heading off to bed. Goodnight all! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xoxo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jess</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-10856420725622340412014-04-29T22:16:00.001-07:002014-04-29T22:17:44.953-07:00The journey of pregnancyI confess. I confess. I have had a major addiction to candy this pregnancy. And honestly there hasn't been much I could do about it. It drives me crazy I hate it but stil place it in my mouth. I've been known to throw a whole bowl full away. Yes you heard that like 3 bags of candy. Out of a site out of mind. It worked for a day or so then I needed gas so I bought more and then my mother in law bought me a Easter basket full. So of course I ate all of it. She must know my favorites cause it was Devine! So now that I'm pretty much candy free. Aka I threw it all away again today. I got this brilliant idea for replacing my candy with power protein balls I use to make all the time. But haven't made them in forever. Yep they are pretty much life changing and healthy so hopefully this is my new replacement. And I must share with you the recipe. Enjoy! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JfEcsURQAQs/U2CHFRXcLfI/AAAAAAAAEE8/EiddAMr5Fjs/s640/blogger-image-1997456203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JfEcsURQAQs/U2CHFRXcLfI/AAAAAAAAEE8/EiddAMr5Fjs/s640/blogger-image-1997456203.jpg"></a></div><br><div>Peanut butter protein balls. <br><div>1 c oats </div><div>1/4 c protein powder (I used chocolate peanut butter) </div><div>1/8 c shredded coconut flakes </div><div>1/4 c creamy peanut butter </div><div>1/4 c honey </div><div>Mix dry ingredients together then mix in wet I stir with my hands and then roll into balls. Place in fridge for about 30 mins and nomnomnom! </div></div></div><div><br></div><div>One more tip during the growth of baby k:</div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m5Le4x27HNk/U2CHEDp7NfI/AAAAAAAAEE0/3ylMDL5rX1E/s640/blogger-image-1274614697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m5Le4x27HNk/U2CHEDp7NfI/AAAAAAAAEE0/3ylMDL5rX1E/s640/blogger-image-1274614697.jpg"></a></div><div>While I was out visiting Rachelle in Colorado we headed out for a shopping day for baby k. While browsing thru one of the baby boutiques I came across this stretch mark/ belly oil salve something about it and the feeling of it I loved but it was 4 oz and I was flying with my carry on and didn't want it tossed. So when arriving back home to Washington, I got on amazon and found this magical jewel. With fabulous reviews I decided to order and it has been the best product I've found for belly stretching/ itching/ discomfort. Since using this I have had none of the above. Rarely do I used my Burt's bees stretch mark cream besides fresh out of the shower. I layer this on all times of day and my skin looks flawlessly amazing. Just hoping it stays that way. I just had to share as I have so much "Motherlove" for this product. And it does go a long way. So when you know someone in need of stretch mark cream. This is the magical product for you! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-39671948503852789522014-04-15T19:32:00.001-07:002014-04-16T13:41:10.556-07:0021 weeks.Time really is just flying by and its so hard to believe that we are now half way thru our pregnancy and this little GIRL will be here in no time! <br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ilBNdY6J--U/U07qGcHUOhI/AAAAAAAAEEM/JCMK7-8YrVw/s640/blogger-image--8933949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ilBNdY6J--U/U07qGcHUOhI/AAAAAAAAEEM/JCMK7-8YrVw/s640/blogger-image--8933949.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Symptoms at 21 weeks: </b></div>-swollen feet <div>-always hungry </div><div>-belly is itching a lot. :( stretch mark cream is still my BFF </div><div>-candy is often a huge part of my day. </div><div>-raspberry lemonade is my fav! </div><div>-clothing is getting tighter.</div><div><br>
21 weeks is a special time for me as during this time of this week I was out visiting my best friend Rachelle in Colorado. We had such a great time too much fun to not blog about and I'm pretty sure I haven't had a post just yet on this amazing lady in my life. <br>
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Friendship. </h3>
Let me just give you a little back ground on our friendship. Rachelle and I have known each other since kindergarten yes, that's right KINDERGARTEN! Years and years later our friendship has ever lasted this life. We have been thru our ups and downs, we have laughed, we have cried. We have hated each other severely and loved each other dearly. From cruising town in Dixon chasing boys, to having too many to drink at a Saint Anthony party. Moving on past those days to me living in Springfield and Rachelle coming to visit every few weeks, downtown Springfield was our theme and Icon nightclub was our hot spot. Or you could catch us in Dixon floating down the Gasconade reminiscing about old times. She was my maiden of honor at my wedding and enjoyed celebrating the love Derek and I have for one another. Once we moved to North Carolina and Washington every year Rachelle came and visited while me coming home twice a year we always visited then as well. Well Rachelle has moved on into the army world and now lives in Colorado it was time for our annual gathering and I decided verses her coming here why not me go there? After all I haven't been to see her there and I have never been to Colorado lots of planning took place and I was Colorado bound. <br>
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Visiting Colorado. </h3>
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I arrived in Denver Colorado, Rachelle and Alex greeted me at the airport and we headed to their residence in Colorado springs, Co. Many things were planned during my visit. The next morning I woke up to the aroma of freshly made buttermilk pancakes.....every pregnant girls craving and dream and then we were off to the Royal Gorge to take a train ride thru the Gorge along side the fast flowing river. It was a beautiful afternoon the skies were clear and the weather was warm. This was my first time riding on a train and it was so fun breathtaking and beautiful. It was amazing to me that the mountains in Colorado are beautiful although its very desserty and looks a little dry. Not what I had envisioned, I envisioned it being more like Washington green and bright all around but it was quite opposite of that. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ABulicoM20w/U07pmWXCImI/AAAAAAAAEDM/2gsxyU1kJHI/s640/blogger-image--194493979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ABulicoM20w/U07pmWXCImI/AAAAAAAAEDM/2gsxyU1kJHI/s640/blogger-image--194493979.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qRIm1VIckPk/U07pR1qK0cI/AAAAAAAAECM/PHySmkD4ycY/s640/blogger-image-496241800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qRIm1VIckPk/U07pR1qK0cI/AAAAAAAAECM/PHySmkD4ycY/s640/blogger-image-496241800.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tvy5Yp32s4Q/U07pOJg33dI/AAAAAAAAEB0/CKLlf3IsR0U/s640/blogger-image-2055464306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tvy5Yp32s4Q/U07pOJg33dI/AAAAAAAAEB0/CKLlf3IsR0U/s640/blogger-image-2055464306.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PtXClChTJMU/U07pTgkJuAI/AAAAAAAAECc/PmI0XbfTliA/s640/blogger-image-425445849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PtXClChTJMU/U07pTgkJuAI/AAAAAAAAECc/PmI0XbfTliA/s640/blogger-image-425445849.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JeVUBXSZgmc/U07pY35N1bI/AAAAAAAAEC8/d0rb6kVRxzY/s640/blogger-image-50874539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JeVUBXSZgmc/U07pY35N1bI/AAAAAAAAEC8/d0rb6kVRxzY/s640/blogger-image-50874539.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div>Later that afternoon they took me on a ride thru Garden of the Gods and that was something my eyes have never seen so pretty huge boulders overlooking the town and a backdrop of mountains. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tCJkWxnaOv8/U07pXl3volI/AAAAAAAAEC0/zaKcIQKy0-U/s640/blogger-image-1686105231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tCJkWxnaOv8/U07pXl3volI/AAAAAAAAEC0/zaKcIQKy0-U/s640/blogger-image-1686105231.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bCGWQygLvOI/U07pQCVcOtI/AAAAAAAAEB8/Na8tyhZss00/s640/blogger-image-172261557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bCGWQygLvOI/U07pQCVcOtI/AAAAAAAAEB8/Na8tyhZss00/s640/blogger-image-172261557.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EjDzUWCNKGM/U07pss5j-zI/AAAAAAAAEEE/kcEHF1D5av0/s640/blogger-image--1378481964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EjDzUWCNKGM/U07pss5j-zI/AAAAAAAAEEE/kcEHF1D5av0/s640/blogger-image--1378481964.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><div>That evening we went to the Rabbit Hole which was an amazing hidden restaurant under ground mmmm. . so good. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sVLV56nLXLU/U07pryAYAoI/AAAAAAAAED8/CP77hvasbV0/s640/blogger-image--1308471933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sVLV56nLXLU/U07pryAYAoI/AAAAAAAAED8/CP77hvasbV0/s640/blogger-image--1308471933.jpg"></a></div>The next day was a lazy day we woke up hung around the house in our pj's and just enjoyed our friendship times telling old stories, looking back thru old pictures and reminiscing about old times. I think we could look at the same pictures over and over again, laugh until we cry and tell a new story every time. Its so much fun. The best part is that we are still best friends and that all of our friends that shared those moments with us we are still just as great of friends today as we were back then. Later that afternoon Rachelle and I decided to get out of the house. As we were driving around and she was showing me the area all the sudden it started to lightly snow. But we had a plan and were determined we were going to go to Helen Hunt Falls well little did we know the weather was going to tell us differently. As we made our way the snow began to really cover the roads and what seemed to be a good idea suddenly changed and we decided to not risk our lives and turn around as the roads were a little slick. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQx7WG2wGbo/U07pQ4QhOSI/AAAAAAAAECE/CsrFcAWUeuk/s640/blogger-image--1686689059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQx7WG2wGbo/U07pQ4QhOSI/AAAAAAAAECE/CsrFcAWUeuk/s640/blogger-image--1686689059.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Gp7BVeHA0w/U07ppNEYgoI/AAAAAAAAEDk/TO75ipXpC1E/s640/blogger-image--1967501253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Gp7BVeHA0w/U07ppNEYgoI/AAAAAAAAEDk/TO75ipXpC1E/s640/blogger-image--1967501253.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FGC7IjY1vc4/U07pnCauKUI/AAAAAAAAEDU/F2GuiLNqJi8/s640/blogger-image-526238933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FGC7IjY1vc4/U07pnCauKUI/AAAAAAAAEDU/F2GuiLNqJi8/s640/blogger-image-526238933.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gOHYgI8jQNQ/U07pq7aBasI/AAAAAAAAED0/8qPnGhMR0Ek/s640/blogger-image-130891506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gOHYgI8jQNQ/U07pq7aBasI/AAAAAAAAED0/8qPnGhMR0Ek/s640/blogger-image-130891506.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FDOmbhPbDKw/U07pVEGUVmI/AAAAAAAAECk/pcVJTJysqhk/s640/blogger-image-1254898085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FDOmbhPbDKw/U07pVEGUVmI/AAAAAAAAECk/pcVJTJysqhk/s640/blogger-image-1254898085.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7xcZ2bg5kNY/U07pWTfl-TI/AAAAAAAAECs/Sp5FCTup-Fc/s640/blogger-image-1277438087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7xcZ2bg5kNY/U07pWTfl-TI/AAAAAAAAECs/Sp5FCTup-Fc/s640/blogger-image-1277438087.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div>We got back home told more stories, played beauty shop and just visited while Alex prepared us an amazing dinner I must say that man can cook! Holy cow I felt like I had dinner at an amazing gourmet restaurant. He sure did know how to make this pregnancy girls night by making homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream. As our weekend quickly was flying by we did find time to go to a few baby boutiques and find some adorable new outfits for baby k . </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AFB3lOdmfuE/U07poMJNBpI/AAAAAAAAEDc/zUsD4eMck2U/s640/blogger-image-701884927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AFB3lOdmfuE/U07poMJNBpI/AAAAAAAAEDc/zUsD4eMck2U/s640/blogger-image-701884927.jpg"></a></div> Sadly to say my trip was over and I was back home. Sitting back just thinking of how much fun we had, the memories made and how we really did a lot in those few days I was there. this mamma is tired and now needing rest. But I couldn't not share with you how amazing this made the beginning of my week 21. One that I will not forget. </div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OAsEP2sW2sE/U07pZ5P_o7I/AAAAAAAAEDE/m_xo5aTSHtw/s640/blogger-image-769972404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OAsEP2sW2sE/U07pZ5P_o7I/AAAAAAAAEDE/m_xo5aTSHtw/s640/blogger-image-769972404.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1Tr3HZsz6kg/U07ppzswZoI/AAAAAAAAEDs/Q_rWFW7yZDk/s640/blogger-image--1688142150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1Tr3HZsz6kg/U07ppzswZoI/AAAAAAAAEDs/Q_rWFW7yZDk/s640/blogger-image--1688142150.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-59257436671634922622014-04-15T18:59:00.000-07:002014-04-15T19:52:27.486-07:00Gender Reveal Party<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G2ItQsdsbFg/U03uuPxdXCI/AAAAAAAAD_w/Vezexxysuz0/s640/blogger-image-832875115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G2ItQsdsbFg/U03uuPxdXCI/AAAAAAAAD_w/Vezexxysuz0/s640/blogger-image-832875115.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The anticipation of this day was out the roof.. The day I thought was never going to come and it was finally here the evening of our gender reveal party. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xFHcfn7_HEk/U03wOgEXQGI/AAAAAAAAEAE/pTXGebowf7Q/s640/blogger-image--2050140706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xFHcfn7_HEk/U03wOgEXQGI/AAAAAAAAEAE/pTXGebowf7Q/s640/blogger-image--2050140706.jpg"></a></div><br>
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It all started....</h3>
When Derek and I first found out we were expecting the first thing that popped into my mind was, we live here near his family and what better time than to have a gender reveal party and find out as a family what we will be having. I ran the idea across Derek that I thought it would be fun to not find out at the Doctor appointment and to find out a few days later with the rest of the family and group of friends. Derek thought this was a very stupid idea but I gave him no other choice but to participate and that he would not be finding out at the appointment. <br>
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The Ultrasound:: Tuesday, March 8,2014:: Northwest Imaging</h3>
I had envisioned in my mind the fairytale ultrasound the story that I hear from most, my ultrasound tech was amazing super exciting full of energy and so happy for us. Detailed and precise on revealing the gender to you. Ours didn't turn out the way I had envisioned but that is quite alright our tech was older possibly needing to retire in the near future maybe we were even taking up part of her lunch break or maybe she was just hungry and I would say a little cranky. She revealed all the body parts thankfully cause neither of could vision what these parts were. the veins, the bladder, the arteries, the list goes on and on and boy is that a list for them to go thru. I had asked her in the beginning to not reveal what the gender may be and thankfully she didn't. Her way about telling us she had found out the gender had us wondering if she really knew what she was talking about but a few questions and I felt like she knew what we were having. While still keeping it a secret. All in all it was probably a good thing that she wasn't this chipper exciting tech because honestly it probably would've been easier for me to just found out then. We left the office knowing in this envelope was the reveal of our gender but keeping it sealed was hard but I had my heart set. <br>
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Thankfully one of the stylist at our salon, Tamera was nice enough to volunteer her time to fill our cupcakes with the icing color of the gender and promised to not say a peep. (I must say when I delivered her the envelope she was quite shocked it was still sealed) So Tuesday evening Derek and I prepared 40 Betty Crocker Vanilla cupcakes then delivered to the salon on Wednesday. Filled that afternoon and I brought them back home for the party the next day. Tamera sure did an amazing job at making sure there was no evidence of color. They looked beautiful but man was it hard for me to not peek in to one once Derek was off to work Thursday morning. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CNIyS8HxH1Q/U03wXKg6iLI/AAAAAAAAEA0/ZUBzmg-PLr0/s640/blogger-image-1801103077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CNIyS8HxH1Q/U03wXKg6iLI/AAAAAAAAEA0/ZUBzmg-PLr0/s640/blogger-image-1801103077.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Prior to the party at our first initial appointment when we found out we were expecting we had our first ultrasound to see the tiny baby swimming around in there. Dr. Song told Derek and I if she had make the decision she would be almost positive it was a boy. I was so excited came home talked to my wonderful friends and goggled online like crazy about ultrasounds at such a early point in determining the sex. It came to me that at that point it was still unclear and too early to determine. Well that's all Derek needed to hear was BOY and he was convinced, me on the other hand at first I kinda though boy but then just really felt it was a girl. That's all I could think was we were having a girl. It was fun hearing all my clients and coworkers, friends and family make there guesses but deep down for some reason my heart said girl. So much that the week before I had to convince myself it may be a boy. and I was ok with that, my only wish is healthy and happy gender didn't matter. well the reveal party is here. <br>
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We got the webcam all set up for my closest friends back home and family members to have a conference call to find out what this little baby k is. Everyone was excited and arrived at the party sporting what their guess for gender would be BLUE or PINK. the anticipation was out the roof and honestly I didn't think the time was ever going to arrive. We had a slight delay and during this time I thought I was going to go crazy. 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Little did we know neither of us planned the pregnancy let alone planned it to happen at the same time. What a joy it is to experience this amazingness hundreds of miles apart, as we are able to go thru the stages of our pregnancy together only a couple weeks apart. So be ready to bombarded with photos of the two of us, and photos of our babies as they become the best of friends and pen pals for life from afar. How at times like these I wish I still lived in Missouri..... Here we are: </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tCJREW_kjkQ/Uyz35KDZVdI/AAAAAAAAD-g/s7aYEp5kWUs/s640/blogger-image--1504464086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tCJREW_kjkQ/Uyz35KDZVdI/AAAAAAAAD-g/s7aYEp5kWUs/s640/blogger-image--1504464086.jpg"></a></div>My due date: August 26, 2014 </div><div>Val's due date: September 4,2014 </div><div>Now next on the list is who is having what?!?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-49483805113454407242014-03-16T09:48:00.001-07:002014-03-16T09:48:06.236-07:00Second trimester.Wheeeewww!! So glad that first trimester is finally behind us. Much more thankful it doesn't last forever! <div>Entering into the second trimester has been much better. My nausea has finally been kicked to the curb and my foodcravings aren't as severe (minus always wanting candy have I ever told you my love for Easter candy well you can times that by a million cause I've been in heaven) sleep has still been my best friends but getting motivated has been a lot easier. Crossfit has gotten a lot better minus it's hard to wrap by head around the fact that I'm pregnant and have to take it a little easily. But am reminded this on a daily basis. Thankfully I'm not looking fluffy and like I've gained weight I now have a little baby bump. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-b0-k3AwB3bo/UyXVwuKgGiI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/JE41gUQTpvI/s640/blogger-image--623029672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-b0-k3AwB3bo/UyXVwuKgGiI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/JE41gUQTpvI/s640/blogger-image--623029672.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Hello second trimester! I'm going to forever be in love with you! No signs of feeling the baby move around in there just yet. But oh boy oh boy! I can't wait. Well I'm kinda nervous but it will be a fun experience feeling this little k in there. I haven't began to buy any maternity clothes quite yet so far everything is just getting a little more fitted. But when the time comes I'll be heading to that section to shop. Hoping I can just buy bigger cause maternity clothes aren't too fashionable. :( I'm not trying to pull off the soccer mom look quite yet.... Possibly ever. A few more weeks and we find out the gender and man are we anxious,excited and just can't wait for that day. Neither of us really have any sort of preference for some reason my heart is pointing to a girl (possibly cause that's the majority of my family) but what joy would it be to have a little boy dressed in bow ties and suspenders everyday! Ahhh I just can't wait to find out set up our nursery and SHOP!!! Just buying diapers at this point isn't really fun anymore. Stay posted on our baby reveal party coming very soon!! </div><div><br></div><div>Happy Sunday my friends! </div><div>Xoxo </div><div>Jessica </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aMK6qErc5vA/UyXVvQuHVwI/AAAAAAAAD-I/gxniXGrM5qI/s640/blogger-image-1421119439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aMK6qErc5vA/UyXVvQuHVwI/AAAAAAAAD-I/gxniXGrM5qI/s640/blogger-image-1421119439.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15046159891639993139noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761484398892072074.post-38275609388660186982014-03-09T15:48:00.000-07:002014-03-12T14:38:50.167-07:00Hair inspiration.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Balayage: A free hand form of painted on highlights creating a softer look and less touch ups less often. </div>
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Fashion Ombre: Choose your fashion color from red to purple, teal or orange unlimited possibilities. While using the best products to maintain a vibrant color for longevity. Goldwell Elumen Color System is the color of choice! <br />
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Before and Afters: What great transformation! Which is your Favorite? <br />
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