Monday, March 23, 2015

Jamberry!!

Thanks to Katie Gill, I was able to try Jamberry! These things are so cool! If you're anything like me, you find yourself doing your nails literally all the time. I hate the look of chipped nail polish and I love for my nails to look pretty.. but I'm not one to spend unnecessary $$ to get my nails done (anymore...). These are a great way to make your nails look nice and pretty for a longer period of time than just regular nail polish.  

Here's what mine looked like. 
 These were really easy to apply and they last for awhile. Mine are still good after a week as of now. 

Plus they have all kinds of different patterns to choose from. I loved this one to get me even more excited for spring! 

Katie Gill is the consultant who sent me my sample. She is on Facebook and can also be reached on her cell at cell 937-212-9159 or emailed at http://www.katiegill.jamberrynails.net

Every woman needs to try these at least once! :) 

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Hallelujah, it's spring!!!!

I feel like I have been waiting just about forever for nice weather...

Thank goodness it's finally spring! I just had to decorate my house with some cute spring decor!

I don't usually take off my tablecloth on our dining room table... But I needed a change and just love the look of our dark brown table and bright yellow runner for spring. Plus I put together this cute little centerpiece too. 

We're ready for Easter!! :)



I also just made this banner with my new cricut expressions 2. I've upgraded from my original cricut and I'm somewhat lost on how to use my new one.. But I've already learned a lot and like it better. Plus, it's touchscreen (which is way cool!) wish I would have done a different color for my wording...kinda hard to read. But it still turned out cute. 

I also bought these Easter items to make a wreath for my front door... 
It turned out cute! And it only cost me around $6. 

Well the weather isn't as nice as I would like it to be.. Still pretty chilly. But I'm beginning each morning by opening all my blinds in my house and enjoying the sun coming in. 

This is my view during chilly mornings.. Coffee in hand, Today show on TV, Zane playing in his playroom. Recently, since It has warmed up, Zane and I have been taking a morning walk and then an afternoon one. But, just a little too chilly this morn. 

However, I have still been utilizing my Florida room more. We have a heater out there so we don't freeze. Zach says we will probably be adding our TV this weekend. Sweet! Not that I need TV, but it will be nice. Plus we're adding speakers out there that will be connected to our inside radio.. Eventually. I love listening to music throughout the day! 

Here are some of my recent updates... 
Both end tables on the sides of the couch are finally done. 

Here's what the left one looked like before and after...

Before...


And after... Sorry the lighting is terrible. It was too sunny! 


Here is one of my favorite decorations in my Florida room. 
It is an oher that my parents got on their honeymoon. I added the burlap bow and the "you & me" wording. 
I love it! And it's special to me. Hi, Zane!

Also.. I have this window that I made awhile ago and don't really "need" it. My husband is encouraging me not to keep every single project I do.. Lol it was really hard to get a good pic because of the lighting in my house and it's a window. But it has some vinyl stickers that say "live well, laugh often, love much" with some other bracnches/flowers. If you're interested in purchasing it, please let me know! 



And here's an updated pic of our precious little Nash. We are just about 31 weeks! Only 2 more months of cooking to do! I am getting more and more anxious to meet this little guy. 


Stay tuned! Lots more coming! 

Friday, March 13, 2015

Warmer weather!!!!

I can't even begin to express how happy my little man and I are now that the weather is nicer... We have been non-stop all week and he has loved it! 

We spent time at the park, playing in our yard, and at the zoo! 

He is such a little boy, and I love it! He was cracking me up at the park.. He had a huge playground to play on, but he wanted to splash in the puddles instead. There was another little boy his exact age doing the same thing. It was the cutest. Needless to say, his feet and legs were completely soaked by the end of it.. But, I couldn't bare telling him "no" when he was having so much fun and he needed to get that "winter" energy out...

We also had a quick trip to the doctor this week. Zane had a pretty fussy day Tuesday and I wanted to make sure he wasn't getting an ear infection. The doc checked him out and said his eye teeth are finally coming in... Eeeek! I've heard those are the worse! I hope they don't treat us too bad. Speaking of the doctor.. I just love our pediatrician. Every person I have met with there is so nice and comforting. We go to Ohio Pediatrics in Kettering. It's less than 5 minutes from our house too.. Very convenient. 

We also took a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo this week. It was a blast! I went with my bestie Ashley and her two girls, Bryn and Vivian. We love getting our babies together for play dates. The whole trip was great and the babies were SO good! The weather was nice, a little chilly with the wind, but nice! I didn't take a lot of pics but here are the few I got... 

Zane passed out before we made it back to the car... How sweet is he! 

Since the weather has been warmer, we have finally been able to use our four season room. I am loving it! My mom also gave me an extra glider for the room so I can nurse/rock Nash easily during the summer. We're not completely done with it yet, but pretty darn close.. I am currently working on this project for the room... 
This is my old cedar chest my step-dad bought for me at an auction when I was only in elementary school. I'm planning on painting it and making a cushion for the top for extra seating for the Florida room. I think it will turn our perfectly once I'm done. Now, just to figure out what color to paint it... 

Oh! And I have to express how excited I am that my best friend EVER is having a baby BOY!! we have always wanted to be pregnant together.. And now that we are, we also get to experience little boys together and they will only be 2 months apart. Little Nash and Ethan will be the best of friends! And Zane of course! 

Here my little man and I all ready (and excited) to go to cbus to find out.. 


I just can't wait to meet this perfect little man! 

That's all for now.. Zane is going to be 18 months old soon!! When did my baby get so big! And that means, little Nash is going to be here in just 2 short months!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Zane is 18 months old!!!

Wow! I cannot believe my sweet little boy is 18 months old.. Time is flying. I can't even begin to express how amazing it has been to be at home with him for the past 6 months. He amazes me every day.  It is so fun to watch him learn and grow daily. He makes mommy and daddy so proud. 

Here's some 18 month info!!

Favorite foods- quesadillas, blueberries, pancakes, peas, cheese ravioli, smoothies, basically all fruit, chicken... Basically, Zane eats exactly what we eat for dinner and has since he turned one. He does really good at eating but will occasionally not eat well because of his teeth. He now will eat a cup of applesauce or yogurt all by himself with a spoon and hardly make a mess! He uses his fork too and does a great job of feeding himself. He will tell zach or I if he's done and will (attempt to) wipe his hands, face, and tray.

Favorite toys- all his tools (he will go grab his hammer/screw driver if he sees daddy or mommy using theirs), his fishing pole, play phone (papa is always calling him), basketball/hoop, books (favorite book- Nurse Mibbles and Easter Surprise), coloring, puzzles,and most of all- playing in mommys Tupperware drawer. 

Loves to... Climb into his big boy bed and take naps, sit on mommys lap to read, watch Mickey Mouse clubhouse, dance to his music, pick out his shoes/slippers, take a bath, rough housing with daddy, help get dressed/undressed, put his dirty clothes in hamper, eat breakfast on the couch while watching cartoons, brush his teeth, play with the remotes, climb onto the couch, play with mommys phone (will hold it up and say "cheese!"), play at the park (or just outside in general).

Big boy milestones... 
Sleeping in his toddler bed at nap time
Answering questions and listening (when he wants to)
Throws trash away in the trash can
Tells mommy when he has pooped 
Wipes his mouth, face and tray after eating
Always wants to brush his teeth.. Goes to the bathroom sink and says "teeth". 
Sits on his potty (but doesn't actually go in it yet). 
He is doing a great job of using and repeating words. He basically tries to repeat everything we say. He doesn't like to say "thank you" but will sign it. It's the only thing he doesn't really say. 
He knows all of his body parts (will say them and point to them) 
He knows his animals and the sounds they make.
Will point to and name pictures in his picture book. 

Not so fun things...
Doc says Zane's eye teeth are coming in. I've noticed he's been more irritable and fussy within the past week. 
He doesn't like sharing.. But is getting better at it.
He doesn't like when he's playing with mommys keys and she takes them away to drive.. Haha
He loves his wubbanub (pacifier) even more recently due to teething..

He goes to bed around 8:30 every night and wakes up at about 7:15.. 
He takes a nap at 12:30 and will sleep for an average of 2 hours.. Sometimes 3 on a really sleepy day.
He weighs 22.5 lbs 
He has 12 teeth and I can feel his top right eye tooth coming in. 

Zane's doctor office got some fun new toys in the waiting room.. 






And here's our finished superhero room for the boys! It turned out even better than I imagined. We are done with everything and just waiting patiently for little Nash. He already has way too many newborn clothes... Oops! I just couldn't help myself. 






I just love their room! It's so fun and definitely perfect for two little super brothers!

Zane has already started practicing being an amazing big bro. I recently gave him an old bear that I use to have as a child. He put it in the bean bag chair that is for Nash and was treating it like a baby. Then he put it in his high chair to feed him. It was the cutest thing ever. He also rocks car seats when he sees them and was very interested in a little baby boy he met the other week. He found his pacifier and gave it to him and rocked him. Nash is already one lucky little bro. 

And here's our latest pic update on Nash 

Isn't he the cutest little bump ever! Haha only 2 more months and he will be here.. Crazy!!