Happy 2nd Birthday to my little Luv Bug!!

Happy 2nd Birthday to our little man Cash James! We have a fun filled day planned. It is bright and sunny out and Meme is visiting from Texas so it's going to be a wonderful day! Cash woke to a few presents, one from Great Grandma & Grandpa Hansaker and one from Mama & Daddy. Later today we will go and get cupcakes and balloons and make a stop at the toy store! When Dada gets home we will open the rest of his gifts but wanted to give him a little teaser this AM. I will post a re-cap later! (despite the lack of smiling I assure you he was very excited! He just hates cameras. Typical boy.)













**Check back tomorrow, we have our ultra sound at 1pm to find out what flavor sweet pea is!! =)

Happy February!

We've been enjoying the sunshine these past few days! Despite the winter chill that comes with a clear sunny day... lots of layers are in order but the fresh air is doing us all some good! =)

Yesterday Cash and I went to Papa's house so he could ride his trike outside. We finally got him a helmet and he was eager to hit the pavement. He and Papa rode to great grandmas and back then did a few laps on the lane. About a mile and a half... not bad! He didn't crash at all and I had to run to keep up with him. He kept saying "I"m FAST!" LOL He also fell FAST asleep once we left Papa's. Of course he refused to take his helmet off...











Tomorrow I will be 17 weeks pregnant with my little sweet pea and despite a hernia i'm feeling pretty good! I have a check up today and then the countdown is on for the BIG appt where we get to find out the flavor. I'm leaning towards boy but not "sure".... the appt is a week from Friday, the day after Cash's 2nd birthday, plus Meme Rhonda will be up from Texas for the week so it will be a fun time for all of us!




And speaking of Cash's 2nd birthday I dont know how he's grown up so fast... I'm so proud of my little man. He is so smart and so much fun. I'm pretty sure if i wasn't expecting another little luv bug i would be a blubbering mess right about now. I've accepted he's a littly boy and we are enjoying each day with him. Everything is an adventure. He's so much fun! We have decided to not have a birthday party for him this year. We'll celebrate his birthday with a cupcake, balloon and maybe even stop in for a surprise at the toy store in downtown Snohomish. He had a very small party last year and he was overwhelmed. We figured until he's old enough to care and enjoy a party we may as well just keep it all about the family. Rest assured he will be spoiled and feel special. That is what really matters! =)

The bathroom is ALMOST complete, Brandon is just finishing up the tile backsplash. I'm really happy how it has turned out. We budgeted really well and made small inexpensive changes that made a big impact! The before pic isn't great, it was taken at the inspection. But it shows how tiny & rediculous the vanity was. My fav part of my new bathroom, other than my fab shower curtain you can't see are the antique ball jars I got from my g'ma Millie. They were the inspiration for the paint!






Oh, on another note, Billie decided to "become a women" yesterday. I've never dealt with a dog in heat. SO glad I have hardwood floors! Needless to say she's going to the vet tomorrow.... =)




We are off to hit the trail, it is another gloriously sunny day ( brrrrr...)

Happy February!!!!!

crickets...

Things have been pretty quiet around here. I've been feeling good. We've been out & about walking a bit thanks to the break in the rain & Cash has been happy as a clam. (he loves long walks) Brandon is decorating our bathroom. (pics to come whenEVER it is completed).

So I thought I'd share a pic of another member of our family, our "OUTDOOR" cat Pogos. She has been sneaking inside a lot lately when we let the dogs out. We adopted her from a friend because she was marking a Harley motorcycle (kitty is lucky she survived!) So of course she was to be a strictly OUTDOOR cat, yet no one told her.... so far we have let her in in small doses. Keeping a close eye and closing off the upstairs and our bedroom (carpeted rooms) just to be safe. Last night she was inside for a few hours and snuggled, purrrrred and even licked my hand *ouch* in thanks for the inside time. We mostly complied out of fear. Cats scare me, they are vindictive and have very sharp claws! A few times, when i stopped petting her, she dug her paws into my leg to "remind" me to keep it up. She's in charge. We all know that!





**Belly pics & updates coming soon!! Countdown to Cash's 2nd bday and the day we find out what flavor our little sweet pea is!!

Please sister!

Brandon and I have been talking to Cash James about being a big brother. Every day I show him my growing belly & talk about the baby. Tonight I asked Cash which he would prefer, a baby brother or a baby sister. He simply said, very politely : "Please sister". In the cutest stuffy nosed voice (he has a little cold). So I guess that is his vote.

What are your thoughts?? I'm torn. Brandon says Boy. I've heard girl a lot from friends. A few weeks and we'll know for sure. =)

13 weeks!

Yesterday I had my 13 week check-up, it was a big appt as we got to hear the heartbeat. It was strong & steady. AH, sweet music! Cash was having a rough time because my doctor was wearing a surgical cap (he's having a hat issue lately lol) and so he couldn't warm up to him. But once he heard the heartbeat he got excited and kept saying "baby baby baby". So cute!

We also set the appt where we get to find out the sex. February 11th is the big day. What is even more exciting, besides being the day after Cash's 2nd birthday, is that my MIL will be in town celebrating Cash's birthday and thus can join us for that appt! It will be an exciting week for sure!!

Here is my 13 week bump, although I had just had a fair share of teriyaki so not all of that is baby! haha

My little luv bug is entering the terrible 2s!

6 days shy of 23 months

He looks so cute & innocent right??? After I took this picture he found a black pen in the couch cusion (I blame hubby), bit it open and now I have black ink ALL over my couch & brand new pillow. AWESOME!

Nesting in the New Year!

First off I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year! I am very excited for all that 2011 has to offer, especially the birth of our little sweet pea!

Although I am just on the brink of 13 weeks I am in FULL NESTING MODE!!! I don't know if it's because I finally beat the morning sickness blues (knock on wood) or because I never really decorated once we moved in; but I am a women on a mission! Operation MAKE THIS HOUSE INTO A HOME commences NOW!!! I'm thinking it's mostly that, as a SAHM' i'm here 24/7 and I get sick of looking at bare walls with no decor... either way, I have been plugging away.

Painting. Painting. Painting. Painting. Painting. I have paint in my hair. It looks like grey streaks. AWESOME!

Bargain hunting for curtains & curtain rods (thanks mom for the G.C.'s for Christmas!!)

Bargaining with my husband to build valances. Hang new curtains. Level. Drill. Edge. (you don't want to know what I had to bargain for! LOL j/k! Peanut butter cookies is all. haha)

I'm seriously obsessed. I've waited so long to do so much that I need it done NOW NOW NOW! Can you say IMPATIENT??

My biggest obsession as of late has been burlap. My close friends can attest, i've been emailing/texting ideas/pics etc.. i'm sure they are annoyed! I love it's natural look & feel. Brings a shabby/vintage vibe to my little farm house. I've ordered a few pieces off of etsy.com ( if you have never been on etsy.com you must go there NOW! GO!)

Although I plan to make some of my own burlap accents I have purchased a few to get my decor ideas in motion. Here are a few...

I ordered this pillow with a "J". I can't decide if it will go on my couch or my bed... we'll see once it arrives!




I ordered this banner in "blessed". I may also order (or make) it with Sweet peas name, once determined :)



This is my shower curtain. LOVE! I was going to make just a plain burlap one but found this and couldn't pass it up! I ordered it extra long to cover up my hideous blue tile that we aren't able to replace just yet!



I just found this coordinates pillow! What a great idea! I was thinking about having one made in the coordinates of the beach we were married at in Mexico. Or our home address... I may end up buying them as gifts too! What a great idea!!



I will soon be posting my before & after pics so stay tuned!! =)