The Adventures of a Blondie Mommie

Twenty Weeks Pregnant

2012-02-13T19:46:00.000-08:00

Twenty weeks pregnant and halfway there! I'm trying to take time to appreciate this pregnancy, since it will most likely be my last. Feeling a baby kick and grow inside of you has got to be the most amazing thing ever and I hope I never forget the sensation. So far (beyond the obvious complications), this pregnancy has been very easy going. Here are the stats: Size of baby: Banana! Weight gain

Pregnancy Bump Comparisons

2012-02-10T07:32:00.000-08:00

I think it's pretty cool to look back on my pregnancy with Jackson and compare how my belly looks with my second pregnancy. I took a weekly snapshot as my belly grew with Jackson and this time around I'm just doing it once a month (a LOT busier with this pregnancy!). 8 Weeks Pregnant with Jackson 8 Weeks Pregnant with Baby #2 (definitely a bit bigger!) 12 Weeks Pregnant with Jackson 12 Weeks

Jackson's Second Birthday!

2012-02-07T14:35:00.000-08:00

I had SO much fun planning Jackson's second birthday party! This year I decided to split up the chaos between two parties, one for family and one for all of his little friends. The family party was low-key and we were able to spend a lot of time chatting and catching up while celebrating. The friend party was bigger and a little more elaborate with a bounce house and a circus theme, all ideas

Complications

2012-02-04T13:45:00.000-08:00

So I got a call from my doctor on Wednesday, and it was not great news. During my 18-week ultrasound they determined that I have complete placenta previa, which basically means my uterus is completely covering my cervix. There are a lot of reasons why this is a bad thing, the biggest one being that I'm most likely going to have an early c-section. The second worst reason is the probable bed rest

We're having a . . . . .

2012-01-30T08:25:00.000-08:00

GIRL!! We had it officially confirmed at our 18-week ultrasound last Friday and are thrilled! One of each is just perfect and we're so excited for our little princess to arrive. Jackson already refers to her as his little "sissy" while patting my belly, so we're hoping he'll be able to adjust to having to share his mama and dada once she arrives. Until then we're spending as much time snuggling

Working Mommy Guilt

2012-01-24T10:44:00.000-08:00

Right now I'm overwhelmed with guilt. Consumed by it. Most of it has to do with having to work full-time to pay the bills and not being able to spend the time with Jackson that I would like. Some of it also has to do with my fears for the future when I have two babies to balance, while still working full-time. I cannot tell you how jealous I am of stay-at-moms. I would kill to be able to spend

My Pregnancy Month-by-Month

2012-01-22T16:01:00.000-08:00

When I was pregnant with Jackson I took pictures every week document my ever-expanding belly. Things are a tad more hectic this time around, so I've settled for pictures once a month. I'm also writing a once-a-month letter to our baby, talking about what the pregnancy has been like and what we're doing to prepare for their arrival. Here are the pics so far:

Our Little One

2012-01-18T14:13:00.000-08:00

Our first peek at our new little one was at 11 weeks, but unfortunately we didn't get any pictures from that ultrasound since it was an emergency one to find the baby's heartbeat. Luckily everything was great! We received another ultrasound at 13 weeks for our nuchal translucency screening and got some great shots to take home with us, as well as a gender that they're 90% sure about! We're

Our Exciting News!

2012-01-16T16:12:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to announce that we'll be expanding our family this coming June!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-21T11:21:00.000-08:00

Sometimes we all need a little reminder of how much we have to be thankful for. . . . Happy Thanksgiving!

Pumpkin Picking (Without the Pumpkins)

2011-11-18T09:02:00.000-08:00

We took Jackson and Landen to this cute little pumpkin patch/farm in Gilbert called Vertuccio Farms this year. Jackson had a blast on the "momo" (train) and checking out all of the cute animals in the petting zoo. But his absolute favorite thing was the bounce house (which I definitely plan on renting for his birthday party this year!). Unfortunately I'm such an airhead that I forgot to get some

More Hawaii Pictures

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Playing dress-up in mommy's hat. My boys. Smiley boy. Giving Grandma kisses.

Hawaii!

2011-11-16T09:49:00.000-08:00

Waiting for our flight. Did I tell you that I ended up taking Jackson on the flight by myself? Ryan wasn't able to get on, so it was me all by myself and Jackson was GREAT! Pirate Landen Beach Baby (while it lasted) Coloring at dinner. Landen trying to teach Jackson how to swim. Climbing the banyan tree. We never get pictures together, so I was happy this one came out ok. Landen paddle boarding

Wayyyy Behind

2011-11-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

WHOA! I am way behind on this whole blogging thing. Sometimes I get really motivated to keep everything updated, and then other days I'd just rather read other people's blogs. Definitely need to do a face-lift around here and update some pictures. Since I've been neglecting this for so long lots of exciting things have happened. Can't share yet, but I have some VERY big news that I can't wait to

Bon Voyage!

2011-10-07T09:24:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow we're off to Hawaii! The last time we went Jackson was only 9 weeks old and things were a LOT different. Can't say it was the best vacation of my life. This time I plan on having a blast, no matter what. Now that Jackson is mobile and talking, he's a lot more fun to interact with and I love seeing the world through his eyes. The only thing that makes me really nervous is the dreaded

Fall Style

2011-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

If I had all the money in the world, here's what I would be wearing this Fall: Hat and Scarf Yellow and Drapey Pink with Necklaces Layered Chic Cool and Casual Red Pop Belted Ruffles Cheery and Comfy Loose Belted Chic Put-Together

Quote I Love

2011-09-28T13:45:00.000-07:00

Summer Nights

2011-09-27T14:22:00.000-07:00

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of summer nights. The only relief from the sweltering summer heat was when the sun finally went down. There was a mass exodous of children heading outdoors as soon as the sun touched the horizon and we ran around like banshees until our mothers called us in for late bedtimes. The tradition continues with Landen and Jackson. Last weekend we headed out for

Pound Puppies

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Everyone who knows me is quite aware of my bleeding heart. I have a big problem with bringing home every stray/injured/lonely animal that crosses my path. My poor husband grudgingly puts up with this, but lately he's had to put his foot down. We now have six, count them six, dogs of various shapes and sizes taking over our house. Literally. They hog the couch, take over the bed at night, and

Quote I Love

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

How true!

Crafty Stuff- Chalkboard Globe

2011-09-21T14:45:00.000-07:00

I am a certified Pinterest addict. My husband thinks I need to join a support group. I think he needs to be appreciative of all of the great decorating ideas I get from all of the cool people on there. Not long ago I saw this picture of an awesome globe someone painted with chalkboard paint (and of course I can't find said picture anywhere) and I thought to myself "I could do that!" So a week or

Jackson's Second Birthday

2011-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Jackson will be turning two in 5 months, but it's never too early to start planning his second birthday! I ADORE putting together his parties. I think it's so important that everyone has a special day that they can look forward to and it's never to early to start with the big parties! For his second birthday I'm leaning towards a vintage circus theme and have found some pretty cute ideas so far.

Photography Ideas

2011-08-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Some shots I can't wait to get. . . . . .

Zoo Trip

2011-08-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

Us lucky Arizonans don't get to experience snow very often, so when we do it's a huge event. When I heard that the Phoenix Zoo was having a snow day I was so excited to take the boys. Jackson was pretty fascinated, but still preferred the splash pad to anything else! Landen and the Phoenix Suns gorilla (who Jackson was TERRIFIED OF!) Snow? Hmmm. . . . . Landen Water time!My nephew, Justin.

Cute Style

2011-08-13T08:14:00.000-07:00