I LOVE Oxiclean

So I guess I need to contact Oxiclean and give them my own testimonial - who knows, maybe I'll land myself a commercial! After getting out Miss S's bins of baby clothes, I was shocked to see how many had spit up stains that had soaked into them and yellowed while being in the bins. I started a pile to go to the Goodwill, but as the pile got larger and larger, I thought, "there has to be something that would get these yellow stains out"... Oxiclean Baby Stain Soaker was the answer!!! I soaked about 25 onesies in my laundry room sink with hot water and 3-4 scoops of Oxiclean (for several hours). The stack that was headed to the Goodwill is now cleanly folded and almost completely stain free. I highly recommend this product to anyone with children, especially when they're infants and you can't use bleach on their clothes!!!

Baby Girls' Room

This is where we started - we chose a taupe color for the walls that matched the rest of the house. Jim spent one day painting and did a great job.

I had already purchased the pink and animal print bedding, and I knew I wanted a big pink and brown tree on the wall. After lots of internet searches, I found a combination of two trees I liked. We had a friend, Amie Ice, come over, and with her talent, creativity and paintbrush, the tree began to come to life.

I wanted to incorporate the animal print with the tree, and wah-la.

Amie did a fabulous job!

I walk by "her" room and can't help myself from opening the door to look inside. I've sat in the glider chair on numerous occasions, just thinking that soon there will be another blessing and miracle in our family to fill this room.

Disney on Ice

What a fun show! Disney on Ice here at the Selland Arena, and Miss S couldn't have been happier. We went early to see some of the princesses, and Miss S was decked out in her beautiful princess dress.

As the lights went down, and Mickey and Minnie came out on the ice, Miss S was out of her seat clapping and cheering.

Out of her seat again, she screamed "Hi Sebastian!" and looked at Jim and I like she couldn't believe Aerial and her clan we really on the ice in front of her.

The Lion King

Cute little Tinkerbell flew in from above - great performance!

Tired little girl made it to the end with tired eyes!

30 Weeks Pregnant

So at 30 weeks pregnant with baby girl #2, I'm feeling a bit large. It suddenly hit me! I'm having trouble reaching my feet, I feel like my skin is overstretched (especially when I stuff myself), and being that it's the middle of winter, I feel pale white and plump (I need sunshine and exercise)! But I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As of now, baby girl will probably be delivered by c-section on or around March 31st! We cannot wait!!! I just started to fill her drawers with clothes - some new, and some hand me downs from Miss S. Looking at all the tiny little outfits makes me remember just how little and fragile they are as newborns. Her room is getting its final touches of brown and pink paint, and I will post pictures soon.

I LOVE SWIMMING LESSONS!!!

"Mini' photo shoots

Since people have asked - here are some of the shots of the "mini" photo shoots I did with friends. Someday I would love to have the time to learn more about photography and really dedicate myself to it, but for now it's just fun on a learning curve.

A fun family with natural smiles is always easy to shoot :)

These two are such good little kids - and look at that hair she has!!! Gorgeous!

You make me laugh!

Children are so funny - sometimes they just make you laugh out loud :) Last night I put "S" in bed for the night, and took my perch on a stool outside her door (this has been working for us! She's going to sleep without crying!!) So after a few minutes I hear her trying to "sniff" or breathe through her nose...next I hear "mommy, my nose isn't working"!! After she repeated this about five times, I had to laugh and explain to her that the medicine would help her nose feel better and the "boogers" would be gone in the morning. What a concept..."my nose isn't working" - I guess that's exactly how it feels to a child - like suddenly their nose is clogged up and not working. Funny :)

2 Preggers!

Last weekend we decided to head to Sacramento to visit friends. My best friend, Jamie, is also pregnant, but as you can tell, she isn't quite as far along as me. I am now 28 weeks - that means my 3rd trimester is here, and the end (or beginning) is in sight. This little one moves a LOT more than "S" ever did. It feels like she is dancing and doing karate inside me. I have a funny feeling she is also transverse (sideways) just like "S". I have a Dr's appointment on Monday, so I'll be interested to find out.

Names:

#1 - Kenna

#2 - Addison

#3 - Sydney

#4 - Ashlyn

Happy 2010!!!

Merry Christmas

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas! What a FUN year for S! At 2 years 8 months, she really understood and was excited for Christmas. A few days before Christmas, we headed to Santa Maria. S loves being with her cousins, jumping on Grandma and Pop's trampoline, and playing with "Honey" the bird. I had all our Christmas shopping done a bit early, so we enjoyed our time and relaxed with family.

All the cousins! (and one more on the way :)

Late Christmas Eve night, after all the festivities were over, we drove home to Clovis. We woke up Christmas morning at our house, went into S's room, and she asked "did Santa come into my bedroom?" We told her he visited our house and left her presents under the tree, but he didn't go into her room. She was thrilled when she walked out to the tree and saw that he really did come to our house and left her presents. Her favorite gift...by far the Zhu Zhu pet hampster, whom we've named Hampy. A must see video of her opening Hampy and running around saying "this is my favorite toy, thank you Santa"!

We headed to Grandma and Poppy's for Christmas Day breakfast, and yes, the famous cinnamon rolls. S went on another "opening" frenzie, tearing through wrapping paper anxious to see what was inside. We had a great Christmas with all our family, and are very thankful for all we have. Beyond the gifts and giving of Christmas, the most important thing is family - we are very fortunate and blessed to have such wonderful family!!!