Family Fun

This past weekend was Mother's Day, and we had the perfect weekend full of family.

We spent Friday evening with Zach's side of the family and we went out to dinner. The kiddos were great. They are getting so big and love to hang out with each other. They would have loved to run around the restaurant the whole Time (which they did for a bit).

On Saturday, we went over to my parents house to get some last minute maternity photos and have dinner with the family. My mom took our photos in the backyard and they turned out perfect! I was planning on doing this for awhile now and it suddenly hit me, I'm 38 weeks pregnant... I don't have much more time. Since this is my last pregnancy, I definitely wanted to get some pics to remember it.

Here are just some of the pics...

I have had a ton of people ask me how I have stayed so thin during this pregnancy... and my answer is, "i'm not sure". I really have been eating a lot and snacking a lot. I'm not sure why I haven't gained as much this time compared to my pregnancy with Zane. The only thing I can say is that I have awesome genetics...to be honest, genetics has a lot to do with it. However, I do try my best to eat relatively healthy and I make sure I stay active. Zane and I take a lot of walks, so I suppose that may help.

Also, here are some great family pics we got after dinner on Saturday...

Zane at (almost) 20 months

Grandma and her grandbabies

My sister in-law (Leslie), niece (Scarlett), brother (John), myself, Zane, and Zach

Just taking a walk with grandma

My grandma (Donna) with her Great- Grandbabies

My step-dad (Jeff), and Zane

My momma and I

On Sunday morning (Mother's Day) my boys surprised me with new hanging flowers for the front of the house, a precious card, and a new fan for our Florida room. I was previously complaining to Zach that I have been too hot in the Florida room during the day... lol so he was nice enough to get me a new fan! sounds silly, but I was very excited. He also went and got me Dunkin Donuts for breakfast (my request). 

We spent the rest of the day at a cook out with my Schamel family. We don't get together with them often, so this was very special and fun! We got to visit with the whole family. Even my aunt and uncle were in town from New Mexico. 

Scarlett and Zane

Zane Marshall

My daddy with his grandbabies

My aunts and Grandma Schamel

Overall, it was the perfect weekend!!!

It's baby month!!

May means baby Nash will be here soon!!

Some updates... 

I'm still craving cereal. Any kind. Sometimes I'll eat 3 bowls a day! I'm starting to want more sugary kinds too... I just can't get enough. And I drink about 8 glasses (at least) of water a day. 

I'm starting to get uncomfortable in the evenings. Sometimes he is just in a weird position where I can't get comfortable. I also wake up in the middle of the night and every once in awhile I can't fall back to sleep. Really nothing too major to complain about. 

Zane is so ready to meet his little bro. He loves giving my belly kisses and saying "bubba". Oddly enough I really think he knows what he's talking about. He knows there is a baby in mommy's belly. I know he is going to absolutely love his little bro! 

Bag is almost packed! I just have some odds and ends to pack last minute. Nash's is packed and ready to go! Daddy's will be a last minute thing.. He doesn't require much.

I have finally got everything I need. We just got our double stroller and it is the bomb.com!!! I love it! We went with the contour tandem double stroller. It has tons of different options.. The kiddos can face each other, forward, backward... It does it all! Check it out! Can't wait to actually use it. If you're interested in seeing it in action, you can go to the toys-r-us website and watch a video. I wasn't able to paste the link while on my phone. But here is a pic of all it's options.

I've read all kinds of reviews and they were all positive. It moves easily and fits everywhere. At first I really wanted a side by side... But after getting advice from other mommies and reading reviews I think this is the better option for us. I wanted a side by side so the kids could interact. But, this allows them to be facing each other and away from each other if needed.. Ya know, siblings aren't always going to be getting along. Lol 

And it was a decent price.. A lot of other strollers I looked at were close to $500. This one is at babies-r-us and was around $250.

Doc updates...

The last ultrasound I had (4/29), they said he is estimated to arrive/measuring at May 17th now.. But I'm not going to get my hopes up... I just hope he shows up on time! 

I'm at 125 lbs and still gaining. No stretch marks. No swelling.. Yet. I hope I don't! I'm still wearing my wedding rings without any struggle. I can't remember when, but I think it was about a month before I had Zane that I couldn't fit my rings on. 

Honestly, I think constantly lifting my 19 month old has kept me in shape.. Haha and we walk a lot. 

Here's and update on baby bump pics...

I've only missed a couple weeks.. It's not easy keeping up with weekly photos but I'm so glad I have. This is my last pregnancy and I want to remember and document everything! You can definitely tell I've got some sun between weeks 36 and 37! Woohoo! 

Here's to just a couple (hopefully) more weeks!!! 

MIA

So I've been a little MIa recently and falling behind with my posts... Sorry!! I've been busy taking care of my 19 month old and being prego.. Oh, and working on custom projects for people. Lots going on! We are officially less than one month away from our due date with Nash! Holy cow! Time has flown by, but I'm getting more and more anxious to meet our little guy. 

Recently, we had an awesome diaper party for little Nash. Thanks to my best friend (and future mommy-to-be), Jess for throwing it for us. She even made Nash some custom onesies! She's so sweet! 

We got a lot of diapers and wipes for the little man! 

We also have been very busy getting concrete poured at our house. Needless to say, this project was stressful for me.. We definitely decided to do it the wrong week. It had been raining a lot and we had the diaper party planned to be at our house on Saturday. They started on Tuesday and things were not going as planned. Long story short, it got poured but our yard was completely destroyed due to it being extremely wet... AND it rained on Saturday (the day of the party) so we couldn't even use it anyway.. Oh well! Here are some before and after pics... 

To the left of our Florida room. 

The left at a different angle.

The right side of the Florida room.

 The right side again. We have a patio set and wanted to be able to actually use it... We basically had no concrete at all. 

 The process.. (Right side)

(Right side) 

(Right side again) notice our "mud pit" aka our yard... 

Right side poured.

Left side poured. 

And now we begin to try and grow some grass..  

Have to share a great find today.. I went to the dollar store (one of my favorite places) and took a chance on some nail polish I found. Now, this is risky.. Some are too watery and not the best quality. But I have to say, this kind I found turned out to be decent! It's only $1 and they had tons and tons of really pretty spring/summer colors (which is what I was in need of). I've only bought one color just to try it out, but I definitely plan on going back and getting more. 

This is what it looks like.. 

And here's the end result..

Ok, so it's not perfect and it wasn't as smooth as the expensive stuff, but if you're like me you constantly change your nail color and mess them up anyway.. So I can't complain! 

Ignore my turtle chair... I'm outside working on a tan while my son naps... Haha. 

Anyway, try this stuff out! I promise, for $1 it's totally worth it! 

Now, the real test is if it chips.. We will see. 

That's all for now! 

Redo4U- shop open!!!

After a lot of thought and consideration, I have finally decided to start selling custom and repurposed home decor and furniture. I have created my own little business, Redo4U. 

I have always received a lot of compliments on our home and how it is decorated and the specific items I display. I make almost all of my home decor myself (or repurpose it in some way). Since my husband and I decided to make me a stay at home mom, I've been wanting to take this little adventure for a spin. Not only do I really enjoy my projects, I love being able to make them for other people. And to be honest, our house has no more room for any more decor items... So now I still get to craft but sell them instead. 

Here are a few of my current items. I have been taking a lot of custom orders for signs. They can be for inside or outside. I can do any color/saying. 

Love sign $35

Home is where the ❤️ is $45

Monogram sign $45

Birdhouse $30

Home sweet home sign $40

Repurposed old window $50

Repurposed old barn window frame $40

Home sweet home sign (was a custom order. She chose colors and size)

Welcome sign $20

Chalkboard $20

Our home sign $35

I am also in the process of creating some personalized wedding signs for newlyweds. These are great gifts to give your loved ones.. They are unique and personalized (which everyone loves!). 

Plus, here is a great baby shower gift.. 

This is my own personal growth chart to record my little guys height. I LOVE this idea.. It can be taken with us to any house we live in. I will be making more of these as well. 

 

I can also redo furniture... Here is a "before and after" example of a piece I did for myself. 

I have had several people reach out to me to redo a piece of furniture for them that they already have. However, I can also search for specific pieces to redo.

Prices vary to size, materials used, and time invested. 

I am also in the process of opening an etsy shop in order to ship items.. However, I can be found on Facebook at Redo4U. I can also be reached at ktbourelle@gmail.com for custom orders and questions. 

Thank you all for your support!! ❤️❤️❤️