It's a...

No, not me silly!  Like I could keep a secret that big for 18-20 weeks!  But you would think so with all the baby announcement post I do.  I'm practically pregnant by association.

 Its my gorgeous friends, Jess and Craig!

Isn't she the best looking 18 week prego chick you've seen?  I love her shirt!

I am so excited someone is finally having a girl!  Can't wait for girly things!  A little girlfriend for all my sweet baby boys!

PS--Look how clean my house is...Thanks Mom!  I'm so lucky to have a mom that will help me clean my house just so I can be ready to take pictures with a pregnant friend.  I know I'm weirdly obsessed with my friend's and sister's babies!

Fabulously 50!

My friend, Jessica, threw the most fabulous 50th birthday party for her mom, Karen, this weekend!

And I mean F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! 

Check it out!

The sweet family!

Gigi's!

It turned out to be a beautiful day!

I did this one...This photo is for Jackie.  I will never cease trying to be like my mom.

Karen and Justin!
Can you believe she is 50?  No way! 

Didn't she do an awesome job!  I'm so glad I got to be apart of it!  You can thank Rachel Goode for the fabulously painted signs...Yes she painted the "Happy Birthday Karen" and the "Fabulously Fifty" sign...and she hand cut the purple glitter 50 out of foam board...Can you believe it?!  

Also, lets note how absolutely gorgeous Jess looks at 16 weeks pregnant!  Rachel and I dream of being that cute when we are with child.

I'm back!

Ok...Ok...Ok...I'm back.  I know you've missed me.  Well "missed me" is a strong statement, if you are like Cara, you have missed having something to do in class after you've read all of Lofton' s updates.  But either way, you're stuck I'm back.  

Let me explain my absence:
1.  School is sucking the soul right out of me right now.  Our teachers are nitpicking us to death with random projects.  I'll see you sorta in November...a little more in December...then again in March a bit.  Then I'm a brand new person in August!
2.  My camera got lost/stolen at the Denver airport so I was without for a couple of weeks.  Lucky for me, I'm insured out the wazoo and had coverage on my camera ...so I'm back in the game (picture me sliding in sock footed like in those Rock Band commercials).

We have thousands of things going on in life right now; however, very few of which are blog worthy...Sad day!  

Labor day!  

We spent time with wonderful friends at their house boat.  It was so relaxing!  We read books...B laid out...We ate tons of fabulous food!

A couple had a wedding on the shore where about 10 house boats were parked directly in the line of view (see the wedding set up in the background).  They asked us to move about 3 minutes before the bride walked down the aisle...it was awkward.  So instead of doing the impossible task of moving 10 house boats, we all watched the wedding with binoculars.

Played some corn hole on the 3rd deck of a friend's boat.

Enjoying the BEAUTIFUL weather!

Next...A little cuteness!

I am feeding him fresh steamed broccoli  You heard me correctly.  He has those neon green trees on his plate...And more importantly, he is eating it!  Can you believe it?  Its because it is covered in ketchup.  He was literally sucking the ketchup off the chicken he had with it.  I love when kids eat healthy even if its covered in ketchup.  

**Ignore the princess plate he is eating off of...that's what happens when you have an older sister.

B and I got glasses.  Its official we are old!

Nerds.  B hates that I made him take this.

So that's about it for now.  I'll have more soon-ish!

Love you!

You love what?

Maybe I love too much.  

Okay we know that's not true.  If anything I am considered to be a little more like chilled lemonade...like tangy but cold...unlike my hot chocolate of a husband who makes everyone feel warm in his presence.

Or maybe my love is just placed in different places than normal people.  Here are a few corners it may be hiding in...

Justin Bieber.

I tried to fight it but I just can't hide it anymore.

I have BIEBER FEVER! 

(Can you hear me shouting it at the edge of the grand canyon like on the hover-round commercial...That's how I'm picturing this admission.)

Its hard for me to admit this.  But I have the chills to prove it.  I'm pretty sure its contagious ...so W-A-T-C-H out.  That little hair-flippin', baby faced, Canadian munchkin with a voice like liquid gold is so adorable.  I just want to pinch his cheeks and be his mom!  

Every time he is on TV I attempt to do that... Baby Baby Baby Ooh dance ...yes... I was lip-singing that line as I was typing it.

Babies.

Those big round chubby cheeks, rolly hamhock legs, and cute pouty lips...Oh they are so kissable.

Beautiful photos by Katie Mosley Photography.

Better yet...I love MULTIPLES! 

Twins. Triplets. You name it.  I watch all the shows...Kate + 8. Raising Sextuplets.  I love them all.

Look at these cute triplets!

(Identical twins with their fraternal triplet)

I'm sure you are wondering...Who are these babies?  I don't know.  But I know they are gorgeous and I read their mom's blog just to look at their pictures.
I also read because I love adoption!
Ethiopian Tripletland

Trashy Reality TV shows.

Lets take a look at my DVR list right now:  

Real Housewives of New Jersey.  Flipping out.  Teen Mom.  Rachel Zoe Project.  Bethenny Getting Married?.  Project Runway.  Real Housewives of D.C.

At least this season I didn't watch Jersey Shore but I wince as I admit I did watch the first season.


Blog-stalking.
You are probably sitting on your couch right now working on your blog...chances are I stalking you as you read.  Scary, huh?  I do some major creepin' on most of you.  Here are some of my faves.

Take Off With Katie

Katie and I went to high school together.  

Now she is a professional blogger and graphic designer (see her design business, Fancy Pants Designs, below.  Katie's blog is a hilarious, shockingly honest look at motherhood.  I love that she will say what everyone else is thinking.  Check it out.

Camping at the Woods

Meet my friends, Elliott and Cherry.  I love keeping up with their lives and their super cute growing-baby-boy, Lofton, through the eyes of a dear friend.  I love her.  You'll love her.


The Shinnicks

Meet one of the most creative couples I know, Will and Caity.  Caity is a little Martha Stewart!  If you aspire to be more Martha like head on over and maybe she will rub off on you.
Also, check out her gorgeous stationary collection here.


The Daley Double

Daley.  An inspiring woman of faith.  Beautiful soul.  Fiery competitor.  Warm like honey.  That's all I have to say.


Okay, I could go on...I'm telling you I am a legit blog-stalker.  But I will share more of my favorite on another occasion.


Chocolate milk.
No not the thick uber sweet milkshake-style chocolate milk you buy in the carton.  The old-school plain white milk with good ol' Hershey's syrup in a glass cup so you can see how much syrup is floating at the bottom!  Now to do this right, you just barely mix it up then you drink the chocolate milk with a spoon scooping up a little bit syrup each time!  Yes, I drink chocolate milk with a spoon!
Oh yum...heaven for me.  Hell for my husband!  He hates when I drink things with a spoon because he is sensitive to sounds.  I don't even slurp but it drives him bonkers.
I would show you guys a picture of my chocolate masterpiece but my camera was lost/stolen at the Denver airport.  So boring blog post until I my new one arrives.


Well hope we got to know each other a little bit better today.  Sorry its been so long since my last post.  I was in a no-camera-depression.  I will try to be better.  I may do some informative safety posts soon...I know you guys are eager for those.  But I'm sorry they will be for your own good and for the good of you families.  So DEAL!  Love you, friends!