Adventures on Shaw Island

::36 weeks::

Shaw Island, WA

Family Getaway

 

 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.

Playing bubles with Kayla 

 Hanging out around the fire cooking s'mores.

 Ferry to Friday Harbor

 Amazing Solo drink straight from Australia thanks to my brother in law for sharing.

The Beckers



Kayla teaching Uncle Derek how to play princesses.

 

::Maternity photo shoot| 37 weeks::

//Maternity Photos::37 weeks\\

   August 3, 2014

   Steilacom, Washington

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!

Next time you need individual, family or a special occasion photographer be sure and contact Sydne Roth Photography. 

Sydne, holland the amazing assistant and myself. 

Credits: Sydne Roth Photography 

619-807-1645

DuPont, Wa

36 weeks

36 weeks 5 days:: almost full term. 

Time sure has gone by fast except these last couple weeks have seemed to drag on and on. Guess that's because of how excited I am to meet this little miss and to know my time being pregnant is coming to an end and boy can I tell you I'm so excited! I'm ready. These are my feelings and thoughts this far 

-Kai knows something is going on and has to be near her mommy getting attention 24:7. Although there is nothing you can do to get her to go into the nursery. 

-Not sure what is bigger.... My belly... My butt.... Or my boobs.... 

- I grow on a daily basis. 

- my feet swell so largely that I can only wear flip flops and hurt so bad at times I can barely walk. 

- I think this is the hottest summer in the PNW since I've lived here... Yes I'm dying  without AC. 

-I'm only working 3-4 days a week now which still seems like a lot. 

- I find great relaxation laying by the pool on base. Yes I'm known to rock my belly in my bikini. 

- the nursery is getting closer to being done.  (Be in the lookout for a nursery blog post soon) 

- little miss k moves around ALL the time! 

- sleeping is over rated 

-Braxton hicks visits often especially at night. 

- I have the most loving husband. 

Well just a few more short weeks and hopefully baby k will make her arrival! 

My belly makes the strangest shapes sometimes. 

Family time. 

Shannon and I were due 3 days apart a few changes in her pregnancy and she will be induced in a couple weeks. I'm so beyond excited for them and can't wait to meet her little miss. Date night on the sound with this couple was super amazing. Possibly our last ones before our babies. :) 

Summer Hair Inspiration.

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?!?

Well if you don't follow me on Facebook: Jessica @Salon ISH or Instagram : Jnkingsbury You've missed out on these photos so here you are! Click on the links to follow me now for inspiration, tips and tricks and all the amazingness of Salon ISH! This summer the hair trends have been amazing with ombre and balayage in full swing. I've loved transforming peoples locks into beautiful beauties they have always dreamed of! And ahh these little girls just light up my world... oh to have my little girl and hair and bows and headbands. ok enough about me check out these amazing styles and before and after's. Which is your fav?

::Bright Blonde Ombre::

::Sunkissed Strawberry Blonde, Long Bob::

Cutie Pa Tootie.... cut off 10 inches. Childs Stacked bob

WOWZO! Transformation. Im still amazing I REALLY did this in one appointment! Corrective Color, Bright Copper Red. suttle natural blonde hightlights with natural blonde base.

::Blonde Balayage::

Started with Hot pink faded panels, ended with a bright blonde with auburn lowlights and peek a boos. (you've seen her hot pink in a previous post im sure..VIBRANT!)

::Pre-teen ombre::

::Blonde Natural Balayage::

Good by grown out color hello Auburn beauty.

Ready to be a flower girl.

Spicy grilled Tilapia

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!

1 lb tilapia fillets
1tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
3 Tbsp Olive oil
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 this site via pinterest. I altered it a tad on accident. but it was amazing! I served with grilled veggies

1 zucchini , sliced
1 yellow squash ,sliced
1/2 red onion, cut into small squares
2TBSP olive oil
sprinkled with salt, pepper, tad bit of garlic salt tossed all together and placed on grill in veggie tray.

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? 

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. 

31weeks.

Growing. Growing. And growing. 

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. 

-lots of baby kicks and movement all the time 

- loves my ribs and sides....ouch! 

-3d/4d ultrasound last week. 

- craves sweets 

-out growing all my clothes. Most long tshirts are now too short. 

-discomfort during sleeping 

-getting tired more...... Therefore I'm not at the gym as often. :( 

- seeing my dr every 2 weeks.