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He Has What?!?!

2011-01-28T16:25:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I have had 2 babies, at two different hospitals and both were NICU babies. Both NICU's had STRICT privacy policies. For example, when the doctors were making their rounds, no parents could be in the NICU. And if your baby was finally going to town on breastfeeding, after 3 days of trying to get her to latch on, well too bad, you still had to leave the NICU. All this is to prevent people from hearing other peoples information. OK. Makes sense.

But then can someone please explain this nonsense?

I recently had a friend in the hospital. And he had a roommate. A roommate. Really? My friend and his girlfriend knew when the roommate pee'd, poo'd, ate, had his last dose of antibiotics and if the nasty rash was looking better. Gross.

I will never understand some things in life.

Well Well Well

2011-01-07T20:38:00.001-08:00

Look who it is!! Who would have thought, that adding one more little nugget to the family would throw my whole life/routine upside down?!?! I tell you what, this little girl has come into our family like a tornado.

She has had colic, now has food allergies and is currently overcoming RSV or something like it. Of course we wouldn't trade her sassy self for anything, I am just giving all of you an amazing excuse for my absence.

Some days, you're lucky I shower, let alone blog.

Right now, she still wakes up at least once a night and since she has RSV, I have to wake up every 2 hours (don't rub your eyes, you read that right) to give her breathing treatments.

Needless to say, we have stocked up on Captain Morgan. That reminds me, I need a refill.

Dylan McKay

2010-12-07T23:17:00.001-08:00

Eat your heart out ladies!! I met Dylan. And I loved every minute of it.

Friendly Feel Up

2010-11-24T23:19:00.000-08:00

So we are off to Chicago for the holiday. I can't wait to go through security. I have no problem going through the scanner because it's been 3 months since I have had Izzy and I look amazing!!

Just kidding.

Ok in all honesty, I am a little nervous about the complementary ass grab. I guess I am mostly nervous about them discovering that I am wearing Spanx. Once they discover that, there goes my, "I just naturally look this good 3 months postpartum," act. Crap.

But I do know people are worried and feel violated, but what other security measures are left to take? And honestly, if they don't do these "friendly feel ups" and some bad mamajama makes it on the plane, you just know the public will say TSA didn't do enough. These poor people molesters are damned if they do and damned if they don't. I kind of feel sorry for them. Can you imagine having their job? What if that greasy guy, 4 people back, who smells like B.O. and his hair looks like gremlins are living it, is the next RANDOM person to step on up and get the TSA Friendly Feel Up? I am pretty sure that would be enough to make me walk off the job. So just when you think you have it bad, remember that. Gross.

Not A TwiHeart.

2010-10-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

Listen here, I am not a Twilight fan. I have never seen the movies or read the books. We picked little girl's name simply because we love the name Isabella. That name was popular way before all this silly vampire love. I am so tired of people telling me I must be a Twilight fan because of her name. You've read it here, I am not. Also, we decided instead of calling her Bella, we are going with Izzy. Why? Because look at her, she looks like an Izzy. And because everyone with the name Isabella, goes by Bella. We are trying to be a little different. Just a little. Thanks.

Here is sweet Izzy girl in her cute little Juicy outfit. :)

Happy Birthday Hubster

2010-10-23T15:07:00.001-07:00

Today is the old man's birthday. Last week we threw him a surprise party.

He was VERY surprised to say the least.

Yes, those are palm trees on his shirt. He's old, we've been over this. :)

Seriously though, I love the man like crazy. He is the best husband a girl could ask for and the greatest daddy to our kids.

Did I tell you all that he cleaned the WHOLE house while I was in the hospital having the little girl? He even shampooed the carpets and wiped down the baseboards. He's amazing, I am telling you. Of course, I'd love him even if he didn't do that, it just makes it 10 times better that he does things like that for me.

I got a good one ladies!

Happy Birthday Babe!

Liquid Gold

2010-10-04T16:33:00.000-07:00

This stuff is nuts! When you pay for this stuff, you feel like you've been robbed and violated. It's $196 for a case of six 14oz cans. 14 ounce cans people!!! That's robbery for sure.

Since we've brought the little girl home she has had the thickest/foamiest (is that a word?) saliva. It's so thick she chokes on it at least 156 times a day. It's awful. Plus she cries. A lot. A whole lot. It's amazing. So finally today was her check up and I was 2 seconds into my "poor me my baby cries too much" speech when my doctor brought in two cans of this stuff. Then he said, so where does little girl get her food allergies from? Ok, I know I have had allergies, but I don't break out or get sick or anything so I have always ignored them. Well I guess my wheat/gluten allergy refuses to be ignored because now it's causing little girl to hate her life. So my doctor gave me two choices.

Choice 1 = Change my diet DRASTICALLY and wipe out wheat, gluten and dairy

Choice 2 = Eat Top Romen for the next 11 months so we can afford to spend $600 a month on the queen's formula.

Guess which on the Hubster wants? You guessed it, he said to lay off the bread crumbs. Not only will it stop little girl from crying all day but it will also make me look like that Britney Spears photo a few posts down.

So for the next 4 days I am to start my new diet and pump and dump all my milk. Sick right? My first pumping session, I dumped 9oz of breast milk. That's ONE feeding. I am pumping every 3 hours, can you imagine how much milk is going to waste? Not to mention all the supply I have in the freezer that now has to be thrown out. Ugghh I should have known. My first baby was sweet and perfect. He never cried, slept through the night at 6 weeks and was just an angel baby. And then there is little girl. Who of course is just as sweet as can be, she is just so high maintenance. And sassy. And cranky. And needy. And addicted to her mommy. I could go on and on and on. But since we love her to pieces we decided we wouldn't hold this against her.

Wish me luck on this new diet/lifestyle change. Have I mentioned how much I love carbs covered in cheese? Like I said, wish me luck.

I'm Back and I'm Crabby

2010-09-16T20:06:00.001-07:00

A good crabby though. I have a new sweet little girl to love on, plus little boy is still cracking me up (and driving me insane) every day! I have been MIA lately trying to get into a routine. I just FINALLY uploaded the pictures from her birth. So Enjoy. And don't judge, I was not a huge swollen hippo before the surgery, but apparently all the fluids and meds they gave me during the c-section made me look like I swallowed the whole pacific ocean.

Little Boy and I right after the surgery. This was BEFORE I got super sick.

Hubster and I once I was in my post partum room. I was feeling good again, but shortly after this photo, I was sick again. It made for an amazing day......

My sweet baby on CPAP. She didn't make a peep at birth. Pretty much the worst feeling ever. Don't worry though, she cries enough now to make up for it.

She was finally off of oxgen and the IV so we got to dress her. She was still in the NICU since her heart rate wasn't stable.

Ta Da!! It's go time folks, Little Girl broke free and came home.

Stay tuned, more pictures to come, including Little Boy's first time meeting Little Girl.

Introducing.......

2010-09-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

Isabella Suzanne!!

She was born on August 25, 2010 at 8:12am. Weighing in at 7lbs 2oz. She had a rough start but now she is home and is as sweet as ever.

More pictures to come.........

D Day

2010-08-24T16:10:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow is the big day. 7:30am to be exact. I will no longer be pregnant and I will have a cute little nugget to love on.

Also, my body will be back to this.....

No I am kidding. It will take at least 2 weeks to look like that again. Ok I am kidding again. Whatever.

Wrong On Every Level

2010-08-19T16:41:00.000-07:00

Is it just me, or are these maternity photos creeeeeepy?!?!

Hockey Mom?!?! p.s. your bra isn't hiding much.

Naked ones just scare me. Big time. Who spoons standing up anyway?

I have no words for this one. Really? A tire? What, did she go into the tire shop for a repair and end up taking this gem of a man home? Lucky girl.

Pregnant For Life

2010-08-12T23:28:00.000-07:00

Remember the movie, "The Sandlot?' Remember the kid on there that says, "Forever" in a weird crazy voice? That's how I feel. Like I am going to be pregnant forever. I am 36 weeks right now. I am sick. I have issues. My body hates being pregnant and the funny thing is, so do I. I had an amniocentesis done to see if Little Girls lungs are developed and of course, they aren't. So what does that mean? 6 more weeks of winter of course. The doctors want to deliver her just as bad as I want her to be delivered. But if Little Girl isn't ready, we must not rush her. And so we wait. Some more.

The Only Stupid Question Is The One Not Asked...

2010-08-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

Unless you're asking a pregnant woman something. Then there is a 99% chance that it's a stupid question. Seriously. People ask pregnant women STUPID questions. And since I am on bed rest and bored, I feel like ranting about this.

1. Aren't you hot in this weather?

No, I actually love being 45lbs over weight in 113 degree weather, it's refreshing.

2. Does it suck to be so swollen?

Again, no. I love misspelling every word in a text because my fingers are too fat to hit the right keys .

3. Are you so ready to have that baby?

Not at all. I feel like I could go another 9 months.

4. Do you crave and eat cookies all the time?

Ok I really do, but that's besides the point. Who asks this to someone? And who cares if I do!! Are you worried about there being a cookie shortage?

5. Aren't you so excited you're finally having a girl?

Finally? I am on baby #2, not 12. I have one boy, not 17.

6. When are you due? You look like you're about to pop right now!

4 weeks and so do you.

7. Should we stick a fork in you and see if you're done?

Should we hold a mirror to your face to see if it breaks?

Ahhhh since this is my last pregnancy, I really will miss hearing these amazing questions. But because this is my second pregnancy, I am learning to laugh when people ask me these things. I even give them sarcastic answers. Most people laugh back at me and realize the stupidity of their question, but some look shocked that I am laughing at them. How come the minute you're pregnant, your privacy goes out the door? Or strangers want to get all mushy and tell you how amazing child birth is and how awesome it is to have a little girl. Puke. Most people that know me, know I hate talking to strangers or random people and know that I really hate when people want to be all mushy with me about having a baby.

**Ok, so after proof reading this, maybe it is a good thing that I am stuck in my house, away from the public. Clearly it's not safe for me to be out with the general population.**

Bed Rest Day 1, Hour 3

2010-07-30T14:30:00.000-07:00

It's been ordered. And not just a light order of, "lay down when you can," the exact words were, STRICT BED REST. I laughed. I seriously laughed at the nurse and said, "now that's a little dramatic don't you think?" Apparently she didn't think so. To make it even better, not only is this day 1 of bed rest, but I am also confined to my house. Every time I have to pee, I have to go in a bowl and dump it in a jug for the next 24 hours. They said to make sure that EVERY drop I have within the next 24 hours, goes in this jug. And since it didn't come with a cute carrying case, I am assuming they want to me stay home and do it in my own bathroom.

So now, I am in bed and I am bored out of my mind!! Obviously since I have little boy and he can't even wipe his own butt yet, I don't plan on staying in bed all day every day, it just sucks for today since I can't really leave the house.

And I need a manicure.

8 Months

2010-07-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

Man O Man I can't wait to be done!! I know I hardly blog anymore but my fingers are so swollen that it takes an hour just to type. These little sausages never hit the right keys, jerks.
As I am typing this, I am 34 weeks, what's that, 8.5 months? I would give anything to be 37 weeks. As soon as I hit the big 37, I plan on pulling out all the labor inducing tricks. So if you have any amazing ideas on how to get the contractions going or my water to break, I'd love to hear them. :)

Little Boy, Party Of 1, You're Toilet Is Ready

2010-07-08T23:15:00.000-07:00

Oh yes, we are potty training. Today was our 2nd full day. It's going amazing. Ok I am lying. The pee part is going amazing. He took right to it and loves to go and have me do the "Little Boy Is Awesome" dance after he goes. Today he even started to recognize when he had to go and he would come tell me. I can say, we have not had a single pee accident. Score right?

WRONG!!!

We have had 3 poop accidents. Seriously. It's annoying. Why can you come to me and say you have to pee, but when you have to poop, you run behind the couch, do your business, then come tell me, "oh yeah mommy by the way, I pooped." Thanks buddy.

How the heck can I get him to go on the toilet? I know it's not going to happen over night and that the poop part takes forever, but MAN!! He mastered the pee with no problem. So now I am determined to get him to master the poop part.

(Do you think I can set a record for how many times I say poop in this post?)

Seriously though, I just want him to get it down. I am not doing diapers anymore so I am hoping he just gets sick of going in his underwear. Fingers Crossed.

Goodies For Little Girl

2010-07-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

So I am loving that Little Girl's nursery is almost done. But now I am getting so anxious because I am ready to put her in there.

This is her bedding that we picked out. I also got the matching curtains to go with it, I couldn't resist. Here is one of her diaper bags. Yes, I said one of. Most women have a purse problem, I have a diaper bag problem. With Little Boy, I think we had 4 diaper bags. And I say we because the Hubster had to have a manly one for him. Cute isn't he?

These are the letters I ordered to go over her crib. I didn't do dream though, I did Isabella, duh. But I loved the plain, lowercase look. Her bedding and curtains are so busy so I wanted the letters to be calm.

Also, I can't stop shopping here for Little Girl. There is the cutest stuff in this store and I am addicted!!

Well once I get the Hubster to put up her letters and get her shelves done, I will post pictures of the room all put together!!

7.5 Months

2010-06-28T13:36:00.000-07:00

The camera adds 10 lbs right?

She's All Mine Baybee

2010-06-18T08:37:00.000-07:00

This ladies and gentlemen, is my new pride and joy. I love her. I love everything about her. And this next week, I will be debuting her at Disneyland. Isn't she amazing? Go ahead, drool.

This is her as a single stroller, which is what it will be used as until I give birth to Little Girl.

And this is what it will look like once little girl is here. She will be riding in style of course.

These 4 options are the options I will be using the most. The double will usually only come into play when we are on vacations.
I love her. Did I already say that? Well I do. It rides like a Cadillac and that makes me happy AND The Hubster happy.

Crap. Did you ever think there would come a day when you would be going nuts over a stroller? I sure didn't. But here I am, going nuts over a stroller. It's sick.

Dear You,

2010-06-17T14:49:00.000-07:00

You know who you are. I know my due date. I have known it since I found out I was pregnant. Most women know their due dates. So why, why why why do you still insist on telling me how I am going to be pregnant all summer during the heat? Do you think that I didn't think of that? Do you think that you're the first person to tell me that? Like holy crap, thanks for telling me because I had no clue!! Seriously, shut up. I know that's rude and that my mom hates when I say shut up, but shut up. Since there is nothing I can do about it and there is definitely nothing you can do about it, shut up. I prefer to be pregnant in the summer. I love that I can sit in the pool and feel amazing. So next time you decide to open your big annoying mouth, don't. Thanks.

Boring Life

2010-06-10T17:54:00.001-07:00

Seriously, I have had nothing to post about. Nothing exciting going on here folks. Except the fact that I went to a pool at a casino down on the strip and look who was there...Larry The Cable Guy.

Yes he was SUPER nice. So friendly to everyone and seriously hilarious. Oh and yes, his armpits stunk.

Baby Shower #2

2010-05-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

Sunday was my scheduled shower and oh my gosh was it fun!! Let me just tell you that opening girlie stuff is so much fun. I love pink. I love everything about it. So having two showers in a row where I got nothing but pink girlie stuff, makes me giddy. So many people showed up to spoil The Hubster and I. Even Little Boy got in on the action, he got a few gifts too! Awesome right? I swear I have the best family and friends.

Here are a few pictures from that day.

Here I am in all my glory. 6 Months and way too big. It's true what "they" say about your second, your belly is twice as big. So that's my story and I am sticking to it.

Me with the best in-laws a girl could ask for.
Me and Heather.....Love her.

The Candy Buffet

I had so much fun and I have my mom to thank for it all! She made all the food and decorated for me. All I had to do was eat and enjoy. Thanks Mom....love you!

Baby Shower #1

2010-05-18T17:18:00.001-07:00

On May 16th my cousin Amy and my Aunt Kathy surprised me with a baby shower. I went to California for a wedding and to spend time with my family, only to be shocked with this. I love all these ladies and feel so special that they planned this for me. I was really bad about taking pictures because I was visiting with people that I hadn't seen in a long time. But my Uncle Jim snapped a few good ones, so here you go.

The food spread.....

My awesome cousins Amy and Becca

Me, very excited about bottle nipples. Weird.

The cool table.

I had so much fun at this shower and it was so much fun to see everyone.

Thanks again to my Aunt Kathy and cousin Amy!!!

California Extravaganza

2010-05-16T21:13:00.000-07:00

I have been MIA and I am so sorry. I could sit here and list off some excuses, but mostly I am just tired.

However, this weekend I left the Little Boy at home with my Hubster and I took off to California for a long weekend. I THOUGHT I was going there for a wedding and ended up being surprised with a baby shower. Sweet right??

Now keep your pants on, once I get home I will upload some pictures....stay tuned.

Lock Up Your Granddaddies

2010-04-21T17:31:00.001-07:00

Let me start by saying how in love I am with The Hubster.

Now that that is out of the way, can we just talk about these two silver foxes?!?! What is my problem? I have a HUGE thing for Salt & Pepper hair borderline gray hair. It's sick right? I am only 27!! Even The Hubster has an amazing head of salt and pepper hair and I love it. My friends tease me about this obsession, but I think they are secretly jealous.

Ok, so we all know how much I love me some Andy Cooper.

How could you not? Look at those baby blues?!? Plus, he is a news anchor, so not only is he handsome, he's smart. It's a package people.

Now recently, I haved discovered a new silver fox.

Last night, while watching the reunion special of "16 and Pregnant" I couldn't stop checking out Dr. Drew's hair. Who knew he was such a babe?

Almost makes you want to go to rehab huh??

Daddy Long Legs

2010-04-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

The proof is in the pudding people. That right there is a little girl nugget. The Hubster and I couldn't be happier. Well, I am sure The Hubster could be happier, he would probably LOVE it if I stopped buying stuff. I can't help it. Yes I know, she won't wear half the stuff or I won't need it, but tell that to the birds because this mama doesn't care. She already has more headbands then all the Duggar Girls combined and more onsies then a family with triplets. She's excited about it all too, I just know it.

Speaking of excitement, she's so excited ALL THE TIME, that she constantly kicks my bladder with those long legs of hers. Even the Dr. and ultrasound tech couldn't get over her long limbs. I was just thinking, YES!! She will be tall and pretty and not short and squatty like her mama.

Here she is again, just kicking away, making sure I empty my bladder every 5 minutes.

Sweet already isn't she?

True Story

2010-04-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

I was at Babies R Us at the registry counter waiting my turn, when I over hear another customer lady and the employee sharing birth stories. At one point, the customer lady turns to me and asks me if I know what she means about the pain (of giving birth). I of course said "Oh yes, it's awful, but thank goodness for Demerol and Epidurals."

Right as I finished this sentence, the look on this lady's face changed to a look as if I just told her that her dog died. She looked horrified. She told me that if I used those, then I have no idea what pain is and that she is on her third boy and this will be her third natural pregnancy. In shock that she just said all that to me, I just told her how awesome I thought that was, but that I was way too big of a sissy to go all natural. (when I really wanted to tell her that if she was on her third boy, what the hell was she registering for!??!)

This is where it gets good.....or better.

She went on and on about how she doesn't understand women that get drugged up to bring a child in to this world and that she thinks that's just as bad as drinking during pregnancy.

Yes, at this point I was wondering how long I would be in jail if I hit her. But instead I controlled my urge and just responded nicely.

I said "Well, drinking during pregnancy can harm the child and epidurals are safe, so I am not sure how those are the same."

Her response to me is that drugs and alcohol aren't used to conceive the baby so why would they be used to birth the baby?

I just laughed and said, "Apparently you weren't around the night Little Girl was conceived because I am 100% positive that there was alcohol involved."

Yep, that shut her up. Made the employee and I crack up too.

p.s. In person, this conversation wasn't as snotty as it sounds typed out, but it was SASSY!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-03-31T19:24:00.000-07:00

I'm Packing The Sass

2010-03-29T16:27:00.001-07:00

That's right! I am busy growing a sassy mini version of me! Don't be scared though, she won't be able to affect the world in a sassy way until she is at least one....I hope.

Her sweet little name will be Isabella Suzanne. And yes, we plan on calling her Bella for short. The Hubster picked this name out, cute right? Now let's just see if he does pony tails as well as he picks names.

Speaking of doing things well, can we just talk about how guys are hopeless when it comes to getting kids dressed or doing their hair?? Poor Little Boy, if I leave it up to the Hubster to get him dressed, he looks like they picked out his clothes blind folded. Why is it that men can go into their closet and pick out a nice outfit that MATCHES yet when it comes to kids, they all of a sudden forgot that green pants with a blue stripe don't match a yellow and orange patterned shirt?

I guess some questions will never be answered.

15 Weeks

2010-03-22T09:41:00.000-07:00

Not much has changed with the bump. Thank goodness!!! The clothes I was wearing at 12 weeks still fit, if not better. I haven't gained much weight, I think for the whole pregnancy I am up 5lbs. Which for me, is AWESOME! I am the kind of person that if I just think about a donut, I will gain weight. I know, it's not fair. This Wednesday I am going in for a "gender check" ultra sound. I am so excited I can't even stand it. I am just hoping and hoping and hoping and hoping (you get the idea) that the baby cooperates and shows us his goodies! Little boy wasn't shy at all. Every time we took a peek at him in the belly, he was right there in front of the camera letting everyone see what he was working with. So please keep your fingers crossed for me that this one is the same way, not shy.

Rhythm Of My Heart

2010-03-18T15:45:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I love me some Rod Stewart. I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard his song. It was instant love. And now, nothing puts me in a better mood than a song by him. So you can imagine how bad I wet my pants when I saw him walking across the street from us in Miami Beach.

These aren't the best pictures, but he kept stopping to take pictures with people, so I didn't want to run across the street (and get killed) just to be another person bugging him. Plus by this time, I am sure the Hubster had had enough of my crazy celeb stalking.

How nice is he posing with this guy in the wheel chair? Seriously he stopped for anyone who asked. What a trooper my guy Rod is.

Sunshine Lost

2010-03-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

This is my dad with his parents.

And sadly, today we had to say goodbye to his mom, The Nana.

I've never lost someone close to me and even though we didn't have the Grandma/Granddaughter relationship I wish we had, my heart aches like it never has before. It aches for my Papa, Dad, Aunt and Uncles.

Please keep them in your thoughts as they go through this tough time.

Love At First Stroll

2010-03-14T08:00:00.001-07:00

Thanks to my friend Kate, I stumbled on this beauty. The Baby Jogger City Select. Can we say AMAZING?!?!? Just look at all the seating arrangements?

Now it's a little pricey, ok a lot pricey. But the Hubster likes this one too, so it makes it ok right? He still loved it even after I let him in on the price, go figure! I think it helped that he wasn't too fond of the normal double wide or double long strollers. He took one like this for a little ride around the store and said it drove like a Cadillac, the rest is history. Let me just tell you how excited I am about this. This stroller is amazing.

It will be mine, right after I get 3 more jobs.

It All Makes Sense Now

2010-03-12T19:30:00.001-08:00

I now understand why women should wait to have babies until they are married. Sure, some might say because that's what's right and what the bible says. However, I say that it's because when you are LEGALLY tied to someone, it's a lot harder for them to leave you. Why would they leave you? Because you are a hormonal beast!! At least I am. Every night around 7pm, I turn into pregzilla. It's bad and I feel horrible for the Hubster. Seriously, one minute I am frustrated with him for not hanging out with me, the next minute I am telling him I want to be alone and just nap. Then the next minute, I am telling him I can't sleep and that I am hungry. Then when he brings me the food, I am passed out and now I am pissed that he woke me up to give me the food. See? Poor sucker just can't win. My favorite though and I am sure it's his favorite too, is when I apologize for being like that and say it's just that I am so emotional and I can't control it. He then of course hugs me and says it's ok because he understands my situation. Oh crap, here comes the rage again. "MY SITUATION?!?!" When did this become just MY situation?!?

And it starts all over again.

So again, I think it's very important for us women to marry our men BEFORE we show them our crazy hormonal pregnant side. And during the pregnancy, you just have to hope that your man will constantly remind himself of that amazing women he married.

Haha little do they know that the post baby blues are worse!

Withdrawls

2010-03-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

We are missing this guy in a bad way!! We took a little week vacation to ourselves, just to get away and enjoy some couple time before we become a family of four. Of course we are having a blast, but man, we are missing the MESS out of Little Boy. Every time we call him, he gets sad and whines for us to come home. Talk about breaking my heart. Sunday night after I hung up with him, I lost it. We were driving back to the hotel and I just cried. I felt so bad for leaving him. He has no concept of time so who knows if he even understands that Mommy and Daddy are coming back. Ahhhh my poor little baby boy!! Now, I know he's fine and I know it's good for us to get out as adults, but it doesn't make it any easier. The Hubster and I decided that it will be awhile before we run off for 6 days alone again. I just don't think I can handle anymore sad phone calls from little boy.

I'm In Miami.......

2010-03-07T15:18:00.000-08:00

Ok, you know how that song goes! I felt like singing it while skipping down the streets of South Beach. This place was amazing! Of course, it helped that the Hubster let me hunt down the "Dash Miami" store and check it out. Once I found it, I was expecting to just go in and look around and then leave. Yeah, it didn't go like that at all. It just so happens that the Kardashian girls were in town and filming! So in order to go into the store, I had to sign a film release and wait in line. Because the store is so small, they were only letting around 8-10 people in at a time which is what caused the line. If too many people were in there, it would make it harder to film. Ok, so now that you have the details, on to the goodies.
While I was in there, I got to snap a few pictures. So here they are.....just for you.

The line out front.

TaDa!! Dash Miami Baybee!!

This was REAL LIFE paparazzi!! At first, I thought he was just a total creeper. He started asking me if I was a fan and did I watch their show. I was just saying, "yeah yeah," and then all of a sudden, he pops out this huge camera and starts showing us pictures he got of the Kardashian girls! How crazy right? The pictures he had were amazing....even the Hubster was amazed. I can't wait to see if they end up in a magazine.

Once in the store, there was a film crew setting up. I totally took this picture before the guy could realize what I was doing. Sneaky!

Here is a photo I found on the internet of the girls in the store, at the counter.

This is my photo!! I was standing right there. I didn't get the whole counter, because I wasn't even sure if I could take photos, so I didn't want to get the employees in the shot.

I also found this photo on the internet. Obviously it's Kourtney and she's sitting in the chair at DASH. By the way, this photo was taken 2 days before I was there.

Here is me sitting in that same chair!! Love it.
So by now I am sure you are DYING to know if I got to meet the girls. Ok, at least humor me and act like you're dying to know. :) While I was in there, the producer comes out and announces that they are about to start filming. This is where I about died. The whole time I was in the store, I hadn't seen one freaking Kardashian. But hearing that they were going to start filming made me so excited. That obviously meant that the girls were coming out. Also, at that point, one of the producers said that we couldn't take anymore photos or ask for autographs. OMG I was about to die. (yes, I just used OMG.) By now, the employees have been mic'd and there are two camera guys and one guy holding the long microphone........and I am still waiting. All of a freaking sudden, here comes Kourtney Kardashian!!! I tried not to get all giddy like a little kid. It was hard though, I love her. Seriously though, she came out, did something with the computer, talked to her employees about one of them having food in her teeth, then went back into the back room. And that was it. That was all! Crazy right? But the crew stayed out in the store and filmed a couple of the employees being silly with customers. It was all just so surreal.

So there you have it, my run in with the Kardashians.

Just another thing I can cross off my bucket list. Kidding.

12 Week Bump

2010-02-28T11:44:00.001-08:00

I know I am behind, but just deal with it ok? When you see my ginormous belly at only 12 weeks, you will feel sorry for me. At least I hope.

Really?!?! Look at that thing. I am barely 3 months and I look like I am in my 6th month. WTH?!?!
It's even worse after I eat.

This week we are off to Florida for a little Mommy and Daddy R&R. When we get back, we have our OB visit and our Perinatologist visit. Keep your fingers crossed that the Perinatologist will be able to see the sex. I know it's "early" but the private parts will be there and in place, it's just a matter of can we see them.

Oh and p.s. my pants are buttoned in this picture! Ever since the belly moved up, I can button them again. Amen.

Mama, What's This?

2010-02-21T20:25:00.000-08:00

That is what my son is saying all the time now. To everything. "What's this? What's that?"
It wasn't until recently that this question freaked me out. I hear Little Boy say, "Mama, what's this?" So I look and he has his diaper half off and his little friend in his hand. Let's just say, I was horrified. Now, I am not a prude or proper by any means, I was just horrified because I didn't expect that! I was a dork and told him that was his peepee. He looks at me and says, "ooohhh." End of discussion right? Kind of. By kind of, I mean, we no longer discuss it, but he is still obsessed with checking it out.

What is with guys and this obsession?? And why does it start at age 2? Sickos.

Love At First Sight

2010-02-16T09:08:00.000-08:00

This ladies and gentlemen, is my diaper bag. Ahhhhh isn't she lovely? I know it's girlie and I know I am having a boy, but who cares! Diaper bags become the woman's purse. So shouldn't it reflect the woman? Not the baby? That's my theory and I am sticking to it.

I get to pick it up on Thursday and I can't wait!

8 Week Bump

2010-02-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

I know I am a little behind since I am now getting ready to take the 10 week bump shots.

Just deal with it, ok?
This pregnancy I am going to try and take a picture every two weeks to watch the belly grow. Last pregnancy I was huge and miserably swollen, so I threatened peoples lives if they came around me with a camera. It wasn't all my fault though, I had preeclampsia and toxemia which caused me to gain an extra 75lbs, on top of the normal 35 lbs you are supposed to gain.

Did you just gasp? It's ok, I was a whale.

This time though, I am exercising more and watching what I eat a little closer. So although my bump is growing, my weight isn't yet! Which makes mama happy. If I can make it through my first trimester with out a weight gain, which is what my doctor wants, I will be so happy!!

Here is the bump at 8 weeks.

Not too big, but definitely there. My pants are unbuttoned in this picture, which is kind of bitter sweet for me. I worked by butt off to lose a bunch of weight and get "super" skinny. So it's sad to see my weight loss journey stop, but exciting to have a baby in there.

Sorry my face is cut off. I guess the Hubster felt that I wasn't camera ready. :)

When I take more this weekend, I will get a whole body shot going.

Just Call Me A Cougar

2010-02-04T13:31:00.000-08:00

I am not into the school boy look. I swear. At least I thought I wasn't. Until I watched The Ellen Show the other day. All I could say was, yummy. Then I slapped my mouth in shock since I am pretty sure he is still in Junior High.

When did this little Jonas Nugget get so stinking cute? When they first came out I wasn't the least bit interested. I guess you could say that those tight jeans just didn't do it for me. But maybe it's the pregnancy because now, I am smitten. I didn't want him to go off the screen. Sick right? It's ok, you can agree. I should be arrested.

He is smirking at me. I know it.

Mr. and Mrs.

2010-01-27T23:10:00.001-08:00

Remember this post?

Well, now he is officially my Hubster and my Husband!!

We finally tied the knot on January 23, 2010.

Yes, that makes our anniversary 1/23. Pretty cute right?

Let's be real, it just makes it easier for the Hubster to remember.

This photo is just a sneak peak.

Photos by the amazing Ashley McFerrin.

I'm Hungry, Have We Met?

2010-01-26T21:18:00.000-08:00

I want to eat All.Day.Long. Seriously, all day. I don't remember being this hungry when I was pregnant with Little Boy. I wake up in the morning and have to eat ASAP or my body hurts. Then, 1.5 to 2 hours later, I have to eat again. Or else. That's a serious or else. People have called my house and gotten the wrath of me. (sorry people) Because not only am I starving 24/7, I am also SUPER cranky and moody. So being hungry, only makes my moodiness worse. Some days, I don't even leave my house because the very thought of seeing someone and having to talk to them, makes me cringe. Crazy right?!? I am a people person damn-it! I am hoping that all this passes once I am in my 2ND trimester. If not, I feel sorry for my family and friends. Hopefully after this I still have family and friends. That's how bad it is.

I warn them though. That makes it OK right? I seriously can't help it. I feel like some little gremlin crawled inside of me and is controlling everything.

I have never been so cranky, moody and hungry in my life.

It's horrible and I am sorry. Kind of. I can't help it.

Sick As A Dog

2010-01-19T11:40:00.000-08:00

What the heck is going on?!?!? When I was pregnant with Little Boy, I didn't have a single symptom, not a one! Now, I have every prego symptom possible. The MAJOR Nausea is the thing that is killing me. I don't even understand how women who go through this every pregnancy, keep getting pregnant. I am over it. Yep, over it.

They should have a pill, that can make teenagers feel like this for a week.

I bet that will keep their legs closed. It's horrible.

And Baby Makes 4........

2010-01-11T14:57:00.000-08:00

Big news!!

We are expecting baby #2. Exciting right? We are very very excited. I am a little nervous about turning into a beached whale, but at least I will have a little munchkin after it's all done. :)

Merry Christmas

2009-12-23T11:25:00.000-08:00

Love,

The Woods Family

No Ho Ho Ho

2009-12-21T12:08:00.000-08:00

He was so excited to see Santa and say, "Ho Ho Ho" to him. But when we got there all he kept saying was, "No Ho Ho Ho!" Classic.

Skinny Kills

2009-12-20T19:06:00.000-08:00

How sad is this?!?!

What is up with Hollywood? There have been too many young stars taken too soon and it's usually because of drugs or alcohol. In Brittany Murphy's case, its reported to be anorexia and cocaine. WTH?!?

We Need To Talk

2009-12-08T21:49:00.000-08:00

This is us.

We are promoting Crown Royal while the NFR is in town.

See those t-shirts I am holding? They are free.

We are giving those out along with free shots, stickers, bandannas and little buttons that blink.

So what do we need to talk about you ask?!?! MANNERS!!!

I would like to know where the hell (sorry mom) all the manners are. I have put together a list of the way people have asked me for the stuff we walk around and give out.

I want one of those!
Hey, give me one too!
Is that for me?
My kids would love these so I need two. (everything says Crown Royal on it)
No I don't want one, oh wait they are free? Yeah, then give me one. (I am not kidding)
I need one, I love Crown Royal I drink it all the time, Oh no I'm not drinking it now because it's so expensive.

I could go on and on with more. But do you see, please, thanks or may I in any of those quotes? NOPE! People are so rude!! Have no fear though, I was rude right back. I have a 2 year old, so these grown ass men and women heard from me, "Is that how you ask?" or "What do you say?!?" Then they would all look at me and say, "oh yeah, please?!?" Jerks. Some people would even yell to us across the bar and tell us they want one. I would say, "One of what?" They would say "whatever you're giving out." WTH! They don't even know what we are giving away, they just want it because it's free. Freaks.

My favorite is the fact that we would be DECKED out in Crown Royal stuff and people would ask us, "Hey are you here for Crown Royal?" Um no Sir, we are here for Bacardi.

Here is your sign.

Will The Real Dirt Bag Please Stand Up........Or Flex.

2009-12-07T18:14:00.000-08:00

Hmmmm and we all thought Tiger was so private because he was a good guy, had good values and wanted to keep his family safe from the media. WRONG. Turns out, he was so private so no one would notice that he had a different girlfriend in every city.

Tisk Tisk Tisk Tiger, you were one of my favs.

His trade mark nickname, Tiger Tiger Woods Ya'll, is now, Cheetah Cheetah Woods Ya'll!!

I love that the attorney for one of Tiger's alleged mistresses is saying how she is a good girl, has nothing to hide and is willing to cooperate. Um, cooperate with who? Last time I checked cheating wasn't against the law. And how is she a good girl? She slept with a married man and is now selling her story to tabloids. Sure smells like a winner. Give me a break.

Let's just hope his wife gets a clue and doesn't stick around for the money.

NFR Sign Me Up

2009-12-02T14:18:00.000-08:00

Yes Mam!! I love me some cowboy booty. What woman doesn't?

I HATE HATE HATE this skinny jeans phase on guys. It is a huge turn off and I am so thankful that the hubster still loves his loose fit Levis. Yum.E. BUT.......when it comes to cowboys, oh man. For some reason, they just look soooooo good in tight wranglers. I have yet to meet a woman that disagrees. Now cowboys themselves, gross me out. I am not into the dipping and spitting and bull bucking, just the tight jeans.

Today is the kick off to the NFR Rodeo here in Vegas and I get to work it!

Tonight is the Hoedown downtown, a guaranteed good time. Free country concerts by Emerson Drive, Gloriana and some others. All the big name Cowboys will be there along with about a million other horse loving people. The rest of the week, us Crown Royal girls will be at all the major casinos on the Vegas strip handing out shots and promoting the brand!

If you're here, come find us and get your picture taken with us Crown Royal girls. :)

I Wet My Pants

2009-11-17T14:17:00.001-08:00

When a little old lady flipped me the bird!

Seriously! How awesome is that? She cut me off and then turned into a parking lot WITHOUT using her blinker. So once I pulled in and we happen to be right next to each other, I said out my window, "I am sorry your blinker is broken!" As I was saying it, I realized it was a little old lady and I felt so bad. For some reason I looked back at her and when I did, I saw she was flipping me the bird! I thought I was going to die. Seriously die. How funny is that? She was SUPER OLD! How proud would you be if that was your grandma? I know I'd be damn proud. So, cheers to all the little old sassy ladies out there. I can only hope that I will still be that sassy when I am that age.

Family Pictures

2009-11-05T13:54:00.000-08:00

They turned out AWESOME! Pamela Ruby Photography did an amazing job. See for yourself!

The rest I am saving for Christmas card ideas. :)

Just A Day In The Life......

2009-11-03T18:25:00.000-08:00

Sorry about the f-bombs, but it's funny and you know it!

My Family IS Amazing, Got It?

2009-11-02T13:49:00.000-08:00

A couple weekends ago, we got some family photos done. It was our first time, as a family, to do an outdoor photo shoot. Normally, we would go to the studio, the people tell us how to pose and click, there is your shot.

This kind of photo shoot though you just walk around and do your thing, all while the photographer is snapping away. It was a little awkward for us because we didn't really know what to do. Hubster and I just don't make out all the time or hang all over each other in front of people. So I guess since we don't do that, it came across as we weren't "madly in love." I am so excited to see our photos because I know our photographer does amazing work, but I am a little scared at the same time. On all the other photo shoots that she has done, she wrote about how much fun she had with the family and how amazing and in love the family was with one another. On our photos she just wrote about how Little Boy wasn't sure if he wanted his photo taken, but in the end she still managed to capture some sweet memories.

So I guess you can say I got my little feelers hurt. I think my family is amazing and we are madly in love. Sorry, we are awkward in front of the camera.

Here are some photos from this past weekend at Disneyland, look how much fun we were having?!?!

How cute is this? Hubster wanted to let me sleep, so him and Little Boy played in the other bed and finally fell asleep like this. Now that's amazing love. :)

Stay tuned to see how those family photos turned out!!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-02T09:08:00.000-08:00

We saw 100 Cinderellas, 55 Spidermans, 63 Buzz Lightyears, 23 Kittens, 57 Ninjas

but only 1 Alfalfa!

Look at his face! He was so shocked that someone was giving him treats.

He is saying, "Candy, for ME??"
Enjoying a sucker.
At first he has no clue what to do with it, but I made him lick it and once he got a taste, it was all over!

Hope everyone had a good Halloween!

Pay Day

2009-10-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

Did you know that salary.com says that stay at home mom's are worth on average $122,732??? I need to get paid! The Hubster would be thrilled!

Being a stay at home mom is the best job ever, even if we don't get that crazy paycheck.

However, there are some things I do miss and I am sure you moms can relate.

1. Pooping by myself. With the Door shut. Without Little Boy running in and grunting, thinking he's helping me. He's a doll, isn't he?

2. Taking long showers, alone. Without the worry of Little Boy tearing the house up. Or without him in the shower with me, poking my chest and staring at my stretch marks.

3. Happy Hours. This one is a big bummer. When you are a parent, I think you need happy hour more than anyone! Yet, once you become a parent, the happy hours are far and few between. Ahh, half off cocktails, I miss you.

4. Laundry once a week. Why is it, that when you add ONE MORE person to the equation, the laundry quadruples?? I know I am no math whiz, but that doesn't add up. And now, I am doing laundry 3-4 times a week.

5. Going out to eat. Now don't get me wrong, we still go out to eat sometimes. But when we do, it's like ok, how much time do we have before Little Boy melts down? I need two diaper bags when we go, one for the normal stuff and the other one just to pack stuff to keep him occupied while we eat.

I am sure I have left out a bunch, but those are my top 5.

Of course, I wouldn't trade Little Boy for any of those.

He's way funnier than the bartender at happy hour and he loves to help with the laundry.
He's a keeper.

Little People, Big Mess

2009-10-27T16:46:00.000-07:00

Does anyone else watch this show?

Does anyone else get as grossed out as I do by how messy their house is!??!?!

I was watching last night and they finally had an episode where they addressed their messy home. Apparently, Papa Roloff doesn't like a messy home, but Mama Roloff doesn't care.

Can we say EWW???

They were showing clutter every where, empty soda cans ALL OVER THE HOUSE, stained carpets and plenty more. I have watched this show since season 1 and always thought they lived like pigs, but I figured after they did that huge remodel/upgrade that they would clean up a little more. Nope, still pigs. Eeww.

Going Back To Cali

2009-10-20T08:10:00.000-07:00

This past weekend my mom, Little Boy and I all drove out to Modesto, CA for my cousin Stacie's 30Th birthday. It was so much fun and Little Boy can't wait to go back.

My mom, little boy and my cousin Stacie

My Uncle Steve aka "Papa Smurf" and I

My Cousin Shelly and I. She is prego and absolutely adorable.

This is my little cousin Morgan and I. She was sooo funny. This girl could have danced all night long, I love it.

You're looking at my cousin Steve on the drums and my cousin Michael on the guitar and yes, that is Little Boy as lead vocals. I told you he was amazing.

Oh and that little missy that's down in the front, she was the band's groupie. She couldn't get enough of Little Boy. He makes the ladies go crazy.

On the way home from Cali, we stopped at this pumpkin patch/fruit stand that was out in the middle of nowhere. Little Boy loved it though.

Here he is staring at that huge pumpkin.

He's 3ft tall!!

Picking out his pumpkin. Once he lifted it though, he didn't want it. Too heavy.

Riding the horse, he loved this thing.

We got him to do the piggy face and yes, he was snorting like a pig.

Sorry for the picture overload, but that was our trip in a nutshell. Can't wait to go back!

Things I Never Thought I'd Say

2009-10-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

Three years ago, if you would have asked me if I would ever ask some one if they had poopies in their pants, I would have laughed at you. Now, I ask it about 4 times a day, along with a few other funny things.

Here are my top tens. I am sure the older he gets, the better they will get.

Let me get that booger (that's gross)

Do you have poopies? (hubster says this one too!)

Don't put Diego in the toilet

Stop chewing on Mommy's tampons!! (clean ones of course, sicko)

Take that straw out of your nose

Stop growling at the neighbors Pit bull, he bites.

Quit whining or you're going to goodwill (that one got me Mother Of The Year)

Don't lick your Lego's

Stop drinking the bath water

Your peepee isn't going anywhere, please stop holding on to it. (he's only 2)

This face says it all, "Who me?"

Well Said Sister

2009-10-08T14:39:00.001-07:00

I know everyone and their mom has read this letter, but I posted it because it's how I am feeling today.

Dear Mr. Thatcher,

I have been a loyal user of your ‘Always’ maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I’d probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I’d certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can’t tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there’s a little F-16 in my pants.

Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? Ever suffered from the curse’? I’m guessing you haven’t. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I’ll be transformed into what my husband likes to call ‘an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.’ Isn’t the human body amazing?

As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you’ve no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer’s monthly visits from ‘Aunt Flo’. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it’s a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend’s testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought Grey’s Anatomy was written by drunken chimps. Crazy!

The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants… Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: ‘Have a Happy Period.’

Are you f—— kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness – actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you’re some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything ‘happy’ about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don’t march down to the local Walgreen’s armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.

For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn’t it make more sense to say something that’s actually pertinent, like ‘Put down the Hammer’ or ‘Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong’, or are you just picking on us?
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that’s a promise I will keep.

Always. . .

Best,

Wendi Aarons

Oh Snap, Look What I Made

2009-10-07T09:37:00.000-07:00

How cute is this?!?! Yes, I made it. Are you proud? I am not sure where I saw the idea, but as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have one of my own. I am in the process of making one for Christmas and Valentines day. How cute will the Valentines Day one be?

The wreath will be heart shaped..............picture it now. CAAAUUTTEE!

Playgroup Dropout

2009-09-18T14:42:00.000-07:00

That's us, dropouts. Deal with it rude lady at Michael's.

So I went to Michael's today, second time this week. Who is counting right? Apparently one of the ladies that works there. I went there on Wednesday for some paper and stuff to make Little Boy's birthday invitations and banner. Today, I realized I needed more paper for the banner. I remember that this week all the paper is on sale so I decide to pack up Little Boy and head over there. As I am checking out, I notice the lady is BENDING my paper. Not just a little bend, but she is leaving creases in my paper. OMG. Is she serious right now? It took everything for me not to say anything, and for those of you that know me, know that was hard. Well, by the time she bent the 10th piece, I lost my mind. I reached over the counter and started straighting out the paper she had already rang up. The look on her face was priceless. She then says, "Oh sorry, I guess I am bending it huh?" So I say, "You guess? It's pretty obvious that you bent them all." She tells me she is sorry and that I am welcome to go get new paper. I tell her, "Don't you think I would have already done that if there was any left?" She says, "Oh it's all gone? You must have got the last of it." YA THINK!?!?! Genius. Then she tells me, "Weren't you just in here the other day buying paper?" I say yes, and tell her I am back because I needed more, duh. At this time, the look on her face tells me she realizes I am pissed off......at her. She then looks at Little Boy and says how cute he is and tells me about how her friend is starting this mommy and me play group, where the moms do crafts and the kids play. Well I am not sure what world this lady is living in, but in my house, if the kids are awake, the moms aren't crafting. So because I am SUPER pissed off, I tell her "We don't do playgroups. We attempted them once, but they weren't for us. Just consider us playgroup dropouts." And just like that, she stopped talking, stopped bending my paper and continued to check us out.

10% Never Looked So Good

2009-09-16T14:42:00.000-07:00

This man, my father, is 55!!

Guess what that means?!?!

10% off discount at Ross, Fuddruckers, Applebees, Dunkin Donuts, El Pollo Loco, IHOP and many more. Oh how I have been waiting for this day!

Happy Birthday Dad.............when can we shop?

Isn't he a gem?

No It Won't

2009-09-12T11:29:00.000-07:00

X will never = 15.

M will never = 24. Got that?

I am back in school and of course, I am taking those horrible required college math classes. Now, it's all pretty easy for me, it's mostly just dusting off my brain and remembering that you can't divide 43 into 7. Ya know? But what kills me is, the crap that's required that I will never use again. Like, solve for x, 3x+4=15. Now I can solve that sure, but why? How can a letter equal a number? Huh? Someone please explain that to me. And I don't want some math explanation, that's what I pay my professor for. I want to know how in the world does x = 15??? Ugghh. To make matters worse, my professor is one of "those" that thinks math is funny. FYI, math isn't funny. Nor is it cute or silly or anything else but just work. She will write an equation, that obviously isn't solvable, then laugh about how funny math is. Um, again, it's not funny.

Call The Doctor

2009-09-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

or, get me tivo, NOW!

It's September people. September. Do you know what that means?

FALL TELEVISION!!

Biggest Loser

Survivor

90210

One Tree Hill

The Hills

The City

Real World/Road Rules Challenge

Melrose Place

Do I need to keep going?

This September is bitter sweet. I am so excited to watch all my favorite shows, but so nervous at the same time. At the end of last years amazing fall season, I lost my tivo in a tragic accident. The Hubster cancelled it. Tragic right? He doesn't understand!! I tried and tried to convince him that I would die without it, but since I still don't have it, I think it's safe to say he didn't believe me. Please pray for me, I have to go watch Ellen now, since I can't rewind.

Girl Eat A Sandwich

2009-08-31T16:56:00.000-07:00

I know it says Wednesday, but my weigh in day is Monday. So.......I weighed in today. I am down 3lbs! That is FANTASTIC news for me. Because on Saturday, I probably had more points then I am allowed in a whole week. Oops. What can I say? We were with good friends and sushi was involved. So I will take my 3lbs and be happy.

Who Is This Kid

2009-08-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

Here are some updates on Little Boy.

He is still nuts.
He is super adorable.

He is obsessed with getting into all my stuff.

Yes, that's a headband on his head. He's weird.
He is an AMAZING pole dancer.

Just look at that form.

And no, I didn't teach him anything. When he saw the pole, he just knew what to do. It's like he was born to Pole Dance.

Ahh Little Boy, you keep me laughing.

I Think I Can, I Think I Can

2009-08-25T15:01:00.000-07:00

But, do you think I can?

I know I am 17 seasons behind, but I have finally decided to give the "knee high boot over the jean" look a try. I have always thought that was such a cute and classy look. I just thought it was for only stick straight people. But look at my girl Kimmie K., she rocks the look. We all know she has some serious curves. So, do you like this look? Think I can pull it off?

One thing is for sure, if I am going to give it a try, I need some cute boots asap!

I Will Have What She's Having

2009-08-24T18:09:00.001-07:00

So my friend, I won't name names, is crazy. She thinks it will be fun to RUN a half marathon. She told me about it, then told me that I am running it with her. Wait, what? Me? I only run after the ice cream man. I am NOT a runner. I will work out at the gym, dance, vacuum, do whatever for exercise, but running, not me. After some thought, I decide I will run with her in the evenings and I will see how it goes. Well, the first run she took me on, was a mile. A MILE!! Who does that? Apparently her.

Now, every time we run, she yells at me to go further and tells me not to stop. She is like my own personal Jillian Michaels, except not as scary and she hasn't called me a wimp (at least not yet).

We have only been doing it for a little over a week now and I LOVE IT!! Who would have thought?!?!?!? When I am done, I feel so good. I also picture myself skinny and that helps me run! So, hopefully with Sergeant Lacey (I guess I named names) yelling at me to keep going and Weight Watchers as my diet, my big bootie will melt away.

Then in December, tune in to see if we do it.

13 miles of goodness.

p.s. Mama is bringing Weight Watchers Wednesdays back. That way you can keep up with my progress and if you're trying to drop some LB's maybe I can help motivate you!

For you, Bethany.

2009-08-17T13:11:00.000-07:00

Ok, my sweet little blogger friend Bethany did this on her blog, and she tagged me. Don't you just love that? j/k I am going to play along and do this for her. Only because she put up some yummy pictures of Kenny Chesney. =)

Here are the rules:
1. Choose ONE singer/band.
2. Answer all the questions below using song titles by that artist.

The artist I choose is Garth Brooks. I love him and he loves me. He does.

1. Are you male or female? Way Of The Girl

2. Describe yourself: Much Too Young Too Feel This Damn Old

3. How do you feel about yourself? More Than A Memory

4. Describe where you currently live: Rodeo Or Mexico.

5. If you could go anywhere, where would you go? The Beaches Of Cheyenne

6. Your best friend is: She's Every Woman

7. Your favorite color is: Mr. Blue

8. You know that: You Can't Help Who You Love

9. What's the weather like? Standing Outside The Fire

10. If your life was a TV show, what would it be called? Beer Run

11. What is life to you? Two Of A Kind, Working On A Full House

12. What is the best advice you have to give? Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

13. If you could change your name what would it be? Allison Miranda......what??

I love you Troyal Garth Brooks. (that's his real name!!)

Oh and Garth, I heard you were thinking of becoming a Vegas Headliner, well, I think this is a great idea. Call me.

Bitter, Party Of 1, Your Table Is Ready

2009-08-08T11:23:00.000-07:00

I love this girl. Really love her. But, if the radio stations here don't give her new song a rest, I might kill myself, or my radio. And Hubster won't like that.

Is it true about these two? Did Ed really go back home to dump his girlfriend then come back to Jillian? Is he really a player!??! Uggh. After last years drama with Jason, I SWORE I wouldn't watch this season. And I didn't. But after this seasons success, I thought, ok, maybe I will watch next season. NOOOOOOO way now. I hate this show. Why do they insist on breaking my heart all the time? Look how cute these two are? I really thought they would "make" it.

My fingers and toes are crossed.

These two. How awesome is it that they are finally home and safe? How awesome was the footage of them seeing their family for the first time in months? I am not a crier, but I teared up a little. Then, I find out, that on one of the MAJOR news stations, was bashing Bill Clinton for going and getting them. Saying he should have left them and that it wasn't worth what he had to give N. Korea to get them released. EXCUSE ME?!?!?! It wasn't worth it?!?! Some people make me sick. Put the politics aside, drop the republican/democrat BS and just be happy they are home. Uugghhh I swear.

Huge Tool Alert!! Sorry, I can't be on Team Jon anymore. He is bugging the crap out of me. He is so obsessed with being "cool" it's sick. Really sick.

Seriously, you chose Michael Lohan to buddy up with?

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!!

Besides that, on the last episode of last season, he said he hates the fame. He hates he can't just be Jon, that he has to be Jon from Jon & Kate plus 8. He also said he doesn't really want to do the show anymore and but Kate wants to so he has too. Um, aren't you shopping around ideas for your own show? Aren't you taking 22 yr olds to France? And partying in the Hamptons? It looks to me like you're pretty obsessed with the fame too.

Go buy some more Ed Hardy clothes, tool.

Ok, I am done. Thanks.

Forgive Me, For I Have Sinned

2009-07-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

With these bad boys.

I am sick just thinking about how many I ate.....in one sitting. I am, however, pretty sure it's the Hubster's fault. He sent me into Wal-Mart, by myself, for a few groceries, mistake #1.

As I was walking down the main aisle, passing the cookie aisle, I could hear my name being called. I am looking around and no one is there. Then I look again, and I see them. The Mint Milanos. They were smiling and waving at me, acting like we were old friends. Psshhh, old friends yeah right. I told them to leave me alone, I am on Weight Watchers and I wanted nothing to do with their sugary, minty, milk chocolatey goodness. Did they listen, no. They "fell" into my basket. I tried to put them back, but I couldn't. I went to put them back on the shelf and I couldn't let go of them. So I told myself, one bag won't hurt right? I can jump back on the wagon tomorrow right?

So for now, it's just me and my sugary, minty, milk chocolatey old friends.

Thank you Pepperidge Farm, thank you.

Chi Town Picture Overload

2009-07-22T11:11:00.000-07:00

We are home!! We had so much stinking fun in Chicago. Hubster has the best family. I think I laughed more that whole week then I have ever laughed. They are all comedians. All.Of.Them.
We started out the week at Six Flags Great America. This place was awesome. I am used to our Six Flags Magic Mountain, which is a dump. So this place really shocked me.

This is me with my Sister in law Terry and nieces. I had so much fun with them while I was out there. And these two little girls are the most well behaved 12 year olds I have ever met. They are just so sweet and so funny.

Little Boy loved him some Wonder Woman. When she walked away, he kept blowing her kisses. He is a little charmer.

AAhhhhh, I finally met the bird!! Growing up, I was a HUGE Tweety Bird fan.
By huge, I mean HUGE.

So meeting, her/him was bitter sweet.
Is it a her? Or a he? Hmmmm
Do you like that I have the same pose as Wonder Woman? She must know to do that so your arm doesn't look like a sausage link.

So, remember this post? I am pretty sure that is where he learned his moves.

My little pole dancer, mama is so proud.

They had this mist machine, seriously, he would not move away from it. I thought some angry man that was dying of 90 Degree weather was going to toss him out of the way like a rag doll.

On Thursday we went to Downtown Chicago. We rode the "L" Train into town, which was awesome. We ate lunch, walked around, then took a bus over the Navy Pier.

This Ferris Wheel was MASSIVE people. MASSIVE!! We had to go on it though, the view from the top was sure to be amazing.

Here I am with Sassy Sophia.

Here is my Sister in Law Terry, Little Boy and Danielle.

I took this about half way up, I told you the view was amazing.

Little boy looks scared, but he isn't. He is mad because I wouldn't let him play with the bars that open up the cage! I am pretty sure he wanted to jump out.

And now he is full blown mad. This is what he does when you tell him no and hurt his feelings. He cries and tries to make you feel bad. Isn't he sweet?

After Navy Pier, it was time to take the train back home. This is the view from the train stop.

You didn't think I would leave Chicago without a little visit to my friend Oprah would you?

I am pretty sure Oprah wipes her Jimmy Choos here. Those were all the photos I could get. They are so strict about letting you take photos. Weird.

The White Sox Game!!

This night was amazing! My Sister In Law Lucy, is such a good time! Once we got into the stadium, she took me to the Bullpen Sports bar which is ground level, right on the field. It was unbelievable. The outside seats, are first come first serve. Well we happened to get there in time and got the best seats on the patio! Our seats were so good, that we were actually asked if we would switch with people. Um, NO!! We had ground level seats and a waitress to bring us those yummy beers and Chicago hot dogs. What more could you ask for?!?
That is what we got to stare at all night. The White Sox's poster boy, Jermaine Dye. He was so friendly with all of us too.
Ok, so here is the story on these two. Even though Lucy and I had amazing seats, our table sat 4 and they try to fill up every seat. So of course, we knew we would have to share our table. That's where these two crazies come in the picture. I don't think we could have gotten a better couple paired with us. They were absolutely hilarious. Like, I am laughing so hard I can't breathe hilarious. Notice the guy's jacket? He bought that just because he was cold. Now, scroll down.

Oh yeah, when the game was over, he gave the jacket to me!! He isn't even a Sox fan, he was just there treating some of his employees. Him and his wife are from Jersey! So here I am showing off my new "way too big for me" sweatshirt and the beer they bought us. Good times!

And that was Chicago. I can't wait to go back! I miss those Zamoras already.

oh and p.s. I totally had dinner with Matt Lorenz . You know, the winner of Top Design?

Him and his Wife Veronica pretty much rock.

Bellies and Blossoms

2009-07-22T09:25:00.000-07:00

When I was prego, I worked at Bellies And Blossoms. It's a cute little maternity store here in Vegas and pretty much heaven. I am not sure where all of you live, but here in Vegas, our Nordstrom does not carry maternity clothes and we only have one GAP that has a maternity section. So this store, like I said, is heaven.

This is a picture of me and the Hubster back when I was 7 months prego. That top is from Bellies and it is sooooo cute. I still wear it today. Yep, I am not prego and I am still wearing prego tops. Stop it, I am not fat! What I am saying is, these clothes work for before pregnancy, during and after. The owner, she is pretty much as tall as Kobe Bryant and as skinny as a pole and she wears 80% of her merchandise! Seriously people, it works.

(bad picture, I know)
See this pinkish peach top here? Totally from her store. Cute right?.

I know it's not a very good shot of the shirt, but you get the idea.

Anyways. Just wanted to let all my pregos out there know, that on August 8Th, Bellies and Blossoms will be having a sidewalk sale. Stuff will be up to 70% off. Like I said, she sells the same brands that you can get from Nordtrom online!! Amazing right?? Right.
Oh and if you're a prego who likes name brand jeans, she has amazing jeans.
Paige Denim, James Jeans and more.
Go there now. Tell her I sent you. =)
oh and p.s. you can shop online if you don't live in Vegas. Right now for July, any red, white or blue item is 20% off!! Doesn't that make you giddy?

See Ya!

2009-07-13T06:46:00.000-07:00

I know I have been a bad blogger, I get it. Today though, I am leaving for Chicago!! I promise when I get back, to have the best stories ever to tell you.

I won't let you down.

I am sure I will see some crazy drunk White Sox fans (hopefully it's not me!) while I am here watching them play. Yes, yes, I promise to enjoy a Chicago hot dog for each and every one of you.

Wednesday, I will see some of my old friends.

You know them right?Yes that's right, they live here.

So you people be good and I will see you when I get back!!

Where Did You Get That Bracelet From?

2009-06-24T10:51:00.000-07:00

I got it from my mama, I got it from my mama.

I am just kidding. Come on, you know that song right?

Ok anyways, so I love accessories. Love love love them.

I haven't tuned in religiously to The Bachelorette this season, but I have watched a few episodes. This girl is always dressed so cute and always has the best earrings, bracelets or whatever on. I love her accessories. Well, after doing some "RESEARCH" I found where she gets it from.

The line is called Stella & Dot Jewelry. It's chunky and amazing!! It's not super cheap, but it's not super expensive either. Go here and you can purchase it and read all about it. No I am not getting anything for this post and no I wasn't asked to promote it. I just stumbled across her blog and fell in love!! I was so excited to figure out where Jillian gets her cute stuff. Now, if I could just stumble across where she got that cute white shirt and big brown belt.

Eeeewww

2009-06-16T20:31:00.000-07:00

I am not one to get all deep and love dovey. It's just not my style. But Father's Day is coming up and I have to acknowledge what an amazing dad the Hubster is. He loves Little Boy more than anything. I love that. I thought I would share some cute pictures of my boys.

Happy Father's Day Babe, you're the best!

Oh and p.s. Little Boy's favorite word is Dada.

Jade Amberthighs

2009-06-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

That's my stripper name. Pretty good right?

Well I might need it, I've stumbled across a new addiction.
Pole Fitness!

Yes, that is me. I am that good!
My cousin has been going to these stripper classes (that's what I call them) and while I was visiting her she asked me to take one with her. OH.MY.GOSH.SIGN.ME.UP. It was so much fun, and a SERIOUS work out. No wonder strippers (most) have awesome bodies. 10 minutes into the workout, I was feeling the burn. Today, I can't even move, so I know it was a good workout. Even my abs are hurting. Plus the hubster thinks it's awesome that I want to learn to pole dance. Before I even took my first class, he was joking about how we could put a pole in the garage.

(he's Mexican, everything happens in the garage)

So now that I am back to Vegas, I have found a studio here that I am looking to join.

And with these bad boys, I am sure to fit right in!

Just remember, at Pole Fitness class, we take off inches, not our clothes.

Call Betty Ford, I'm Addicted

2009-06-04T09:07:00.000-07:00

To California!!

I love this place.

I love breakfast with the Stars at Disneyland!

I love taking Little Boy to the beach!

I love seeing my boys, loving the pier.

I loved our small Ocean View! haha

I really loved the Beverly Hills 90210 beach house! I can't believe I was standing right in front of it. Right in front of the beach where David Silver wrote "I Love Don" in the sand. Ahhh, heaven. You know what would have made this moment even better????

If I had some pinkberry while I was standing in front of the 90210 Beach House.
Now that would be heaven.
Does anyone know how I can get this stuff pumped into my veins? I have gone 3 times in the past 24 hours to get my fix. This sweet, tangy, frozen goodness just makes my mouth water.
Unfortunately, I am not sure how long I will be able to feed my addiction. I will be going back home to Vegas in 5 days and sadly, there are no locations there.
(but don't worry, I plan on nagging them until they come to Vegas)
Until then, I will just have to soak up the swirly goodness while I am in California.

Where Have You Been All My Life

2009-06-03T15:59:00.000-07:00

HOLY CRAP!!!

This stuff is heaven. I'm talking H.E.A.V.E.N.

I walked in and had no clue how this place worked. I just knew that L.A. people go crazy for this stuff, plus my girls from "The Hills" are always eating there. So, I knew I had to try it. I told my good friend Danielle that I wanted to try it and she told me her favorite is the original with Captain Crunch and fresh strawberries as her toppings. Gross right? WRONG!! HEAVEN!!

I asked to taste what the yogurt taste like and I about fell over it was so good. I asked them if they could give me a 5 gallon bucket full of this stuff, but they weren't sure how to price that out, so I settled for the medium size. Of course, I had captain crunch and fresh strawberries as my toppings, so glad I did. Every bite was amazing.

I was really really devastated when it was all gone. So devastated, that I almost walked Little Boy and I back over there, in the rain, to get another.

We are leaving Hermosa Beach in a day and Hubster and Little Boy are going home, I am going to Temecula to visit my BFF Leah. I googled the Pinkberry there, it's so close to her store. I don't think she knows it yet, but we will be making a few trips there. =)

p.s. If anyone from Pinkberry is reading this (and that is a BIG if) please call me, I think you are amazing.

Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner

2009-05-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

I have been LAZY when it comes to blogging. My life has just been busy. I love it. The Hubster normally travels a lot but for the past two weeks he has been around, so I have been with him. My poor computer was so lonely.

Anyways. I though I would address a few things that are annoying me.

1. The fact Notre Dame had President Obama come speak. I am not against wanting the President to come speak at your graduation. I just don't get why they would have him come give a speech, then after, criticize him. Um, HELLO!! Everyone knows his opinions are the exact opposite of the Catholic Church. Why would you want him there if it was just going to cause an outrage? I am not saying I am for or against Obama, I just felt bad that they invited him to come, then just bashed him afterwards.

2. Miss California. Uggh. Aren't her 15 minutes of fame over yet? Her gay marriage comment, doesn't bother me. It's the fact that we are still paying attention to her and her nude pictures. Lets move on to real issues. Seriously, lets do it.

3. Here in Las Vegas, a man made a turn in front of an officer and killed him. The officer was doing 109mph in a 35mph zone with no lights or sirens. The guy was automatically to blame for not yielding to an emergency vehicle. Now, if the officer had his lights and sirens on, MAYBE, just maybe, the guy would have known the cop was speeding and that he needed to wait to make his turn. He was also charged with a DUI for having a blood alcohol limit of .03. The legal limit here is .08, so he was WELL UNDER the limit. One beer can put you at .03. Of course, the police department is covering their butts by saying he failed the field sobriety test. Who wouldn't fail it after that impact?!?! The guy was involved in a crash with a car going 109mph, then he gets out of his car, throws dirt on it to prevent fire, then tries to pull the officer out of his car. Pretty sure he wasn't drunk. Why do we have a legal limit if we are just going to punish people for being UNDER it? It is very very sad that this officer's life was taken, but what is even sadder, is that we are blaming this innocent guy just because it was a police officer. It was an accident, leave the innocent guy alone.

Let's see, what else is irritating me.........

Teething toddlers. This poor boy is miserable. His bottom molars are finally through, now it's time for the top ones to come in and make his life hell. He is fussy and whiny and crabby ALL.THE.TIME. Help, please.

Going Green

2009-05-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

So there is a new love in my life.

Green cleaning supplies!!

Eco Store provides plant based household cleaning products, baby products and pet products. They are all toxin free and environmentally friendly.

I had the opportunity to try the Toilet Cleaner and the Citrus Spray Cleaner. I must say, that I love them both!! The smell the products give off is just a clean smell. No more choking on the strong chemical smell. They clean just as well, if not better, as the leading products on the shelves at all the stores. So far, Eco Store products are available online and at Meijer stores in the Midwest. If you would like to try these products for yourself, just leave a comment and I will randomly pick some one to win a $25 gift card to use at the Eco Store.

Good luck!!

Little Boy Update

2009-05-20T09:34:00.000-07:00

I have no good stories, so I thought I would post some updated pictures of Little Boy.

Hubster got Little Boy a seat to go on the back of MY bike. I love the idea, but Little Boy is 30lbs. That's a lot of weight to carry. You can see by the look on his face, he is just as excited as I was.

Look at this face!!!!!
Once we got going though, he loved it. He was "oooing and aaahhing" the whole way.

We have also been been spending time at the pool. This is obviously our fancy shmancy blowup pool in our backyard. This pool comes in handy when I don't feel like packing us up and driving to the real pool.
This is the pose he does when I say, "Say cheese!!"

Ok, so as I am writing this blog and looking at the pictures, I am noticing that Little Boy has an attitude problem. Look at him. Sassy!!!

This is his new table that The Hubster bought for him.
He loves to read his books at his table.

He also loves to get up there and blow raspberries. Every once in awhile he will get up there and table dance, when I get that on film, you will be the first to know.

Belly, Where Are You?

2009-05-20T09:05:00.000-07:00

I am down another 3 lbs!! Exciting right? I am loving it. Minus the fact that all my clothes that I love, are now becoming a little too big for me.

I'm Official Like A Referee With A Whistle

2009-05-13T08:06:00.000-07:00

It's Weight Watchers Wednesday people and I am officially losing weight.

Let me just tell you, you know you were big when the Hubster is now bragging about how much weight you lost! Haha, he kills me. He loves to tell everyone how skinny I am now and how much weight I lost. I am so happy he brags, but at the same time I am thinking, "man, I must have been a HUUGGEE biatch!" (sorry for the profanity, that saying just fit.) =)

I know I didn't report on my skinniness last week, it was a crazy week. Not for weight loss, just for me. Very busy. But I am glad to say that I am down 5lbs since the last WW Wednesday. I know that may not seem like a lot, but for me, it is. I am in that "I only have 10 lbs to go" phase. So every LB that I say see ya to, makes me happy.

Now, if I could just get my butt to the gym. I have been doing the Wii Fit, but I need more.

Too bad I am just lazy!

Oldie, But Goodie

2009-05-07T12:57:00.000-07:00

I posted this back in October, but because I have so many prego people in my life right now, I felt the need to bring it back. So here it goes......

I was at Target the other day, and I overheard a conversation with an employee and a pregnant woman checking out. It was such an awkward conversation and I wanted to climb over the counter and punch the employee in the nose.

It just made me think back to my pregnancy and reminded me of all the stuff that people I DIDN'T know would say that irritated me.

Are you pregnant?
My response was always "No, I am just really fat!!"
Don't ask this question ever!! What if they are heavy and not carrying a little nemo in there? Then how bad do you feel? And if they are pregnant, it is none of your business anyway!

When are you due?
This question really annoyed me!! Only because when I would tell them the date, they would start going on and on about their due date and how their baby came late or early and blah blah. By the time they were done, my ice cream was melted or my french fries were cold (which ever one my little fetus was craving at the time).

Can I touch your belly?
Um, no. Never. Please back away from me.

Is it a boy or girl?
Does it really matter? Seriously. Once I tell you what it is, you are then going to ask what name I have, then you will proceed to give me your opinion on my name choice. Can I remind you that I am pregnant and very moody??

How much weight have you gained?
Excuse me? How much weight have you gained, fatty? Would you say this to someone who wasn't pregnant? So why would you say it to a prego when her hormones haven't seen normal in 6 months? Some people's children!!

Are you going to breastfeed?
This one was my favorite.

I would NEVER ask someone I didn't know, if they were going to put the baby on the boob. That is such a personal decision and none of your business, nosey lady at walmart!!

Another great thing is when you go to dinner and people get these scared looks on their faces like if they don't order before you, they might not get any. That's the best.
And last but not least, how about when you go to lunch with your parents and when you order an appetizer and a sandwich, your dad looks at you and says, "No wonder you are 200lbs."
I am serious, my Dad said that to me. It's hilarious now, but then, I think I cried hysterically.

It was embarrassing.

I am sure there are plenty more questions or comments that people say, those were just the ones that random strangers would ask me on a daily basis. It's amazing how once you have a little nemo taking up residence inside of you, people think that have a right to know every detail of how it got there and how it's getting out.

Remember, if you don't know them, leave pregnant girls alone.
And if you do know them? Don't ask to enter them into a hot dog eating contest.

Job Opening

2009-05-03T20:42:00.000-07:00

The family and I were at Einstein Bagels this morning. First of all, the line was OUT.THE.DOOR. when we got there. They only had one order taker. (can you kind of see where this is going?)

After waiting so patiently in line for 15+ minutes, it was finally our turn to order what we wanted. I start to tell the guy what I want and he is repeating my order to me like he was The Copy Machine Guy on Saturday Night Live. After the Hubster tells him what he wants, I give him my name.

This is where it all went down hill.

As I tell the kid (he was a kid) my name, he looks at me with this, "I just saw a ghost" face. I immediately assume he can't spell my name. I start to spell it for him. He still looks stunned. I finally say, "OK, what's the problem?" OK, now brace yourself, I am not making up his response. He looks right at me and says, "I am just so confused because I swear someone before you just said that was their name." I laughed. I know that is rude, don't lecture me. But seriously, he really said that to me? The whole time I am hitting the Hubster in the leg like, can you believe this kid?

So after I recovered from my shock, I say to him, "OK, well it probably was their name, it's mine too." The kid still looks confused. So then I tell him to put it under the Hubster's name. Nope, that just confused him more. I say to him, "what's the issue?" Brace yourself again. He says, "I am still just confused, like, did I already ask you your name or was that really the persons name who ordered before you?" Um hello, like I know the persons name in front of me!! I finally just say to him, "I have no clue, but there are people out there that have the same name." And just like that, he snapped out of his stunned look and said, "Oh yeah, totally, you're right."

p.s. I ended the story there because, need I say more?

Randoms

2009-04-28T18:49:00.001-07:00

I need one of these!! I have been practicing on my mom's old machine from 1975 (I am not exaggerating, she bought it in 1975) and I am ready for a new one. One that is much more user friendly. I have sooooo many projects I want to start.

The BFF is having a little miss thing and she is due September 27th. So I need to get sewing ASAP! We need burp cloths, head bands, blankets, bibs and lots more. She has two boys already, so EVERYTHING must be cute, girlie and sassy.

So yeah, I need one.

Anyone know of one that is good for a beginner? And I mean, BEGINNER.

I don't need all the fancy shmancy gadgets. I just need the basics.

User friendly is a good phrase in my world.

Another thing, this guy S C A R E S me. I mean, really scares me. I am all for freedom of expression, but sometimes, those expressions scare me. Is that ok to say? =) He can for sure sing though, it's just, his nail polish and eyeliner, scares me!

Eight Things

2009-04-23T12:01:00.001-07:00

I usually don't do these types of posts, but because I can't get enough of Bethany, I am doing it for her. (even though she talks bad about Disney!!) =)

Eight things I am looking forward to:
1. Losing 20lbs
2. Sitting in our backyard sipping cocktails
3. Pool days twice a week!!
4. Being tan
5. Little boy talking
6. Pedicures
7. Florida vacation
8. Our bike run in May

Eight things I did yesterday:
1. Cleaned the car seats
2. Organized my craft room.
3. Ate half a veggie pizza. At least it was veggie.
4. Picked up kits for all my promo jobs.
5. Went to my parents house.
6. Worked out on the Wii Fit. Woo woo!!
7. Took a shower. (sometimes that's a chore)
8. Watched TV on the couch with Little Boy.

Eight things I wish I could do:
1. Eat shrimp and drink Corona's on the beach in Florida.
2. Plan weddings
3. Retire at Disneyland, or Disneyworld. I am not picky.
4. Visit all Hubster's family in Chicago.
5. Have a Wii sports Tournament with my Uncle Jim and Aunt Kathy.
6. Have another baby.
7. Stop caring what people think or say.
8. Go to Mexico.

Eight shows I watch on TV:
1. Biggest Loser
2. 90210
3. One Tree Hill
4. The Hills
5. The Real Housewives
6. Jon & Kate Plus 8
7. Millionaire Matchmaker
8. RW/RR The Duel

WW Wednesday

2009-04-22T21:28:00.001-07:00

Oh snap!! Mama lost 3lbs this week. I didn't even follow WW very strict, remember my Disney trip? So you can see why I didn't expect to lose any.

Also, today, my mom let me borrow her Wii Fit and I get to use it for 3 weeks while she is recovering. (she had her baby making parts removed)

That means, HOPEFULLY next week, we might see another 3lbs gone. At this pace, I could be at my goal weight in a few months. Oh and don't even keep reading hoping I will mention what my goal weight is, because I am not saying! At least not until I reach it. I don't want you all to die of shock at how much I MUST weigh right now. I need you around for moral support. So once I hit my goal, you will be the first to know. Then instead of passing out from shock, you can fill me with compliments like, "girl, you did not look like you weighed that much!"

Disneyland aka Heaven

2009-04-19T19:55:00.001-07:00

Ahh!! The screaming kids, people cutting you off, getting your heels run over by cheap walmart strollers, waiting in 45 minute lines, paying $34.50 for a churro and soda.......what's not to love about Disney!?!? It's the Happiest Place On Earth people!! Things that would make you go POSTAL in everyday life, are ok behind the magical gates.

Another great thing, breakfast with the stars.

This is just another day in the life of little boy.

Here is Little Boy, loving him some Minnie.

Here is Little Boy about to poop his pants!!

Minnie shouldn't have jumped to 3rd base so quick.

Look at his face, enough said.

Oh, and Chip. Little boy tried to hit him in the head. Sorry Chip! (or are you Dale?)

Cutest thing ever! Yes, that is Hubster, riding the Carousel with Little Boy.

I was a proud mama.

Why Guys Shouldn't Babysit

2009-04-19T19:46:00.000-07:00

So.......my dad was babysitting. He did a great job. I would just like to address a few obvious no-no's.

First, lets start with giving Little Boy a beer. Remember this??

Anyone else smell a relapse?
And if he does relapse, we prefer it be with GOOD beer.

Like this.....

Second, don't make him use a box as a superhero mask.

Give him a real mask, where he can breathe.

Like this.......

That's all I am saying.

I Can Lose The Weight, But You're Still Ugly

2009-04-16T09:17:00.001-07:00

I am in love with Mojito Maven. I. Love. Her. Her blog is so sassy and so much fun. I also love that she is on the Weight Watchers train! She and Blue Eyed Bride started Weight Watchers Wednesdays. It's just a way to keep track of your progress and share your journey. So I am jumping aboard! That's right, you know I love me a good fit train. So every Wednesday, tune in to watch my fat rolls turn into sexy abs of steal! (ok, I dream right?)

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T05:33:00.000-07:00

You Can't Make This Stuff Up

2009-04-11T13:13:00.000-07:00

Officer: Good Afternoon Ma'am, do you know why I pulled you over?

Me: Not really

Officer: Are you aware that you are driving in the Carpool Lane?

Me: Very aware, how scary would it be if I said no? (I laughed, he didn't)

Officer: Ma'am, this lane is dedicated for people with two or more passengers, and it's very obvious you are traveling alone.

Me: The sign says that those rules only apply between certain hours.

Officer: What sign? (then he points to the sign posted right where we were and says.....) That sign right there says two or more passengers or motorcycles

Me: Yes, I can read that sign. But the sign back there, states times.

Officer: Again, Ma'am, which sign? One we've already passed?

Me: Yes, that would be why I said the sign back there.

Officer: I see that you just bought this car, so I am assuming you don't have your registration yet, but do you have a license.

Me: You assumed right, here is my license. (hand him my license) Hubster just bought me this car, do you like?

Officer: Very nice Ma'am, sit tight, I will be right back.

Me: I will be waiting.

(comes back to my car)
Officer: Ok, now I will let you off this time, just next time be aware that this lane is reserved.

Me: Reserved for who? I am not driving in it during the rush hour times! You have to let me off, I didn't do anything wrong.

Officer: Technically I could give you a ticket for insubordination.

Me: (laughing) Insubordination? I am not being insubordinate, I am simply pleading my case. Hubster would kill me if I got a ticket, especially if he had to take time off work to go to the courthouse and watch me plead my case to the judge and prove you wrong.

Officer: Ma'am, have a good day and drive safely.

And that is ANOTHER example of why I am no longer driving in the Carpool lane, EVER.

If you have no clue what I am talking about, read here.

Gone But Not Forgotten

2009-04-06T17:41:00.001-07:00

I have not abandoned my blog. I have been sooooo busy. With what you say? Well, sit back and relax and enjoy the picture OVERLOAD!!

First, a good friend of mine has been planning her big day. So we had a Bridal Shower, Bachelorette Party and finally the Wedding!
For her bachelorette party, we hung out at the Red Rock Casino and just laid by the pool all day and bowled all night. You can't beat their cosmic bowling, $12.50 a person and $9 pitchers of beer! My kind of night!

Me and the Bride To Be

No tan lines for this bride, she needed some sunscreen.

Later that night at bowling, this is the famous Lacey Ellis (bride) face.

I do, You do, We do!

Little Boy rocking his tie.

Of course he won't look at the camera because he is staring at the bag of animal crackers I am holding in my lap.

The Family.

The tie is gone, he got crazy on the dance floor.

The next day we had a BBQ to go to for one my most favorite people ever!! Her hubby is turning the big 30!! So went over there for some good food and good friends.

Here she is with her birthday hubby!

Her and I.
Apparently, she has the same syndrome as the hubster. For some reason they HAVE to make goofy faces in every picture I take of them.

Good shot! Finally. She is my favorite.

Yes, he is in a planter, in the ground.
He is a boy, what can I say. Before I took this picture, he was sitting in the dirt, dumping dirt on his head.

Another family shot.

And that ladies and gents, is what I have been up to. I will now be getting back to my regular sassy blogging.

New Tramp In Town

2009-03-31T20:51:00.000-07:00

Um, so Dora the Explorer, grew up. I mean GREW up. She went from preschool skank, to middle school tramp overnight.

This is the only picture the creators would release right now, but give me a break. Dora the Explorer is her name, correct?? What exactly will she be exploring in this outfit?

I thought her old outfit was bad, she was always showing off her belly, but this one takes the cake.

What is her deal?

Maybe she is trying to get Handy Manny's attention. Hmmm.

Slightly Obsessed

2009-03-24T22:22:00.000-07:00

Mrs L., over at Caddywumpus (one of my FAVORITE blogs) is having a contest.

She is giving away this cute necklace.

Go visit her and check the place out.

Make sure you leave a comment, so when she picks a winner, it could be you.

I won't lie, I am hoping you don't get picked. I want to get picked!

Nobody Likes Me!

2009-03-24T22:03:00.000-07:00

So why don't you go eat some worms and quit crying!?!?

I love The Biggest Loser. And I mean LOVE. I do jumping jacks during the commercials and I cry when the contestants cry. However, give.me.a.break Tara!! She has been dominating the competition since day one. So on tonight's episode, people targeted her to lose the challenge. What does she do? Whine and cry about how it doesn't feel good to be picked on. Ok, you're right about that Tara. Then, she storms off, won't talk to anyone but her partner, Laura, and she is crying. Not only is she crying, she is saying she wants to quit. EXCUSE ME?? Quit? You have been given an amazing opportunity and just because the kids on the playground are picking on you, because they are jealous of you, you're going to quit??? I am disgusted just thinking about it. Of course, it was all for show and her partner talks her out of it and pumps her up and convinces her to stay. But what a brat right? What a whiny brat!

Everyone knows my motto is, "No one likes a whiner!"