Mrsnosab

Random Things....

2009-06-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

Decided to switch things up and go back to school (actually drive there everyday and sit in a class room)... Its kind of scary because I have never had to leave my kids in daycare and its difficult because since my hubby is in the military I only have 2 years until we move to the next location. That means I have to find something I can finish in 2 years or less. I decided to do respiratory therapy totally different from advertising right... I know the medical world will offer me job security and thats important... ANYWAY if I get accecpted in the program a new backpack please =)

I'm planning a baby shower for a friend from high school (one of my bests)... Shes having a little girl and I am so excited for her! Going for a hello kitty theme without being too cheesy. Sanrio Pez dispensers will be the party favor...

One of our most recent purchases, the LG playmat. It is spendy but so far so good. The mat is double sided and the print is so fun (a bit overwhenlimg for our living room but its for the boys). Xavier just loves all the characters on it. Its like a memory foam, super comfortable... and there is a lot of other cool things about it... I started looking it up a few months back and found a place in the US that has them (they are from Korea). Anyway, great for babies, especially Marc that started rolling over at 4 weeks (no joke).

When I had Xavier of course I bought one of those cheesy baby books. Now looking back I feel guilty because there is missing bits of information since those books seem so structured. This Diary by SUCK UK is so awesome... it can be used as a diary and a place to store pictures and memories of my kiddos/ life... totally want one but its a bit expesive, around $60. I guess it would be worth it since its supposed to last a lifetime!

Love the iPod and my iPhone but I download a lot of music.... kind of expensive. I like that with zune its unlimited downloads... Oh and I love how you can customize them. But I dont know if I could give up my iPhone/iPod.

Told you that was random!

New-ness

2009-05-22T12:28:00.001-07:00

A couple layouts with the May dozens kit...

I got the Prima canvas album and am working on a few paper layouts to go in it... Its taking me forever to finish this album. I counted the pages left and its over half... BUT I love the way its turning out, so bright and fun... totally random, just the way I like!

Well I am off to get ready for the long 4 day weekend!

Hi

2009-05-18T09:43:00.001-07:00

Marc-ee is getting so big! I forgot how fast babies grow... Today is my check-up... super nervous

Who needs sleep...

2009-04-21T23:56:00.000-07:00

Marc has been kind of difficult latley... He is in this stage where he cries and cries and cries and when you think he is finally asleep you guessed it he cries some more... Its difficult because I have Xavier to take care of as well and I often feel like he may be left out... I remember Xavier was the same way when he was a few weeks old so I am just hoping we get over this and fast!

Its pretty late here... I am just waiting for Marc to wake up from his nap and hoping that after a quick change and feed he will fall asleep so we can sleep... Last night I got maybe 4 hours of sleep. I am exhusted... He stayed awake from around 3am till 7am and I finally got him to sleep in my bed... I know some people think its horrible to do that but sometimes it gets to a point where nothing else works... He looked so cute snuggled up in my bed this morning.

I love my bed so comfy!

I told hubby before Marc was born that I wanted to invest in making my room/ bed extra comfy because I knew we would never sleep so when we did get the chance to rest I wanted to be extra comfortable... Our room is pretty crammed because we are sharing it with Marc until our lease is up next year. At first it bothered me with all the stuff in our room but keeping the furniture and bedding pretty clean and white helped it somehow become more cozy then cluttered. I ordered a green polkadot headboard from walmart a month ago and I love it.. Hubby doesn't care for the pattern but he said it functions great for late night feedings (and from our pillows falling behind the bed)... The quilt I had cutom made from MomNMiaQuilts with fabrics that I had been holding on to. I was way to afraid to mess them up. She did a great job and it was very affordable... I even had a quilt made for Marc.... Speaking of quilts I have been meaning to start a new on I just need to find time...

PS we never got any sleep so I am pretty much exhausted!

Sunshine...

2009-04-20T12:13:00.001-07:00

Yesterday's weather was perfection... Not too hot, not too cold... I love the days when you can wear a light hoodie and be perfectly comfortable, that's my kind of day. We took the boys to the park to enjoy the weather... And today is supposed to be hotter but we will be stuck inside.

Xavier got a big boy haircut... its crazy how new hair can much such a huge difference... speaking of new hair i got a new mommy haircut and color a week or so again... Love the changes going on... New hair, new family member...

Hanging in there...

2009-04-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

Marc (Marc-ee) is now a little over a week old and today is a sad day because hubbies leave is now over =( boo... Ten days went by too fast. Luckily they now will be getting off at 3pm on Thursdays, family day! Xavier has been pretty good with the baby... Sometimes when he cries he goes and checks on him. Most the time he just tells the baby "Hi" or knocks on his blanket... I know odd but oh so cute.

I love my boys, they are the best!

Blessed...

2009-04-08T22:19:00.000-07:00

Marcellus

Born April 6, 2009
14:16pm
6lbs 8.7oz & 20.5in

Hello...

2009-03-30T16:48:00.001-07:00

I swear no one reads this anymore but its probably my own fault... I figure I would continue blogging for myself...This little man is officially 2 today. He is currently licking my knee saying "nummies". I guess I need to feed him. With the doctors ok we headed down to visit my parents on Sat. where Xavier got his new Power Wheel and a million Tonka Cars... We opened presents, we ate cake, he had a great time. He was so cute... his power wheel was still in the box when he arrived (who knew you had to literally build the dang thing)... He rolled the wheels around, brought the big boys the parts, he really wanted it put together... and as soon as it was finished he was perfectly content opening and closing the doors... getting in and out... or just sitting inside watching his favorite cartoons.

For something a little more random I think I know what hubby should get me for mothers day...

Love the new print! And Mothers day is the perfect excuse for a new purse right? Other then that we are still waiting... luckily the baby wasnt born on Xavier's birthday so we don't have to worry about future fights of who stole who's birthday and what the theme of the birthday party should be... I hope... but there is still some hours left in the day so I guess you never know. I guess the only other day we would like to dodge is April Fools because no one will believe us right...

Waiting...

2009-03-22T20:34:00.000-07:00

There are signs of baby everywhere just no baby...yet. I am nearing week 38 of pregnancy, about the same time I had Xavier almost 2 years ago so now we are really just anxious... At the same time I am really ok with baby taking his time. I am enjoying Xavier and the quiet nights for now.

We went out today to a scrapbooking store and to GameStop. Hubby wanted a new game. I was getting a lot of contractions throughout the day, the felt more "real" since they were consistent and in my back but when we got home they went away. The waiting part is the worst, not knowing. I having a million things running through my head. What if I go into labor in the middle of the night and I cant get ahold of anyone to pick up Xavier (family is an hour away)? Then we will have to bring him to the hospital while I have the baby =X eek. Or, what if I go into labor around 5 and I cant get ahold of hubby and when I do he gets stuck in traffic? Aigoo... I am so worried... pray that everything works out and I am just losing my mind... which I think I am losing my mind... I've done the nesting, and lately I have just been so irratable and annoyed... I spent most the weekend laying in bed resting because I want to be well rested for the pain, whenever that is...

Well I hope everyone else had a great weekend!

I made something...

2009-03-18T18:27:00.000-07:00

Which is amazing... Well, not what I made but the fact that I actually made something...

Other then that we are waiting for baby... No hurry we will just wait but we are excited to meet little Marc. Oh thats weird saying that =)

It's been a while...

2009-03-04T22:26:00.000-08:00

Today marks the 36th week of pregnancy... OMG I cant believe we are almost there! The doctor says any day now, although its better to wait a bit longer.... Xavier came about 2 weeks early so we will see with this little one. We finally decided on a name, Marcellus which is my dads middle name... we couldnt think of anything else... He will be my little Marc-ee! Anyway I think we have everything he needs since we have a lot of stuff from Xavier. I just need to wash everything for him (I hate washing clothes)....

Yesterday was my birthday, I feel like I am getting old....23. Xavier has been sick for the past week, poor baby. Lets see I finished his quilt...

I know it is so far from perfect... very far... the word perfect and this quilt should not even be in the same sentence BUT I am so happy with it... I love the colors, I love that I never gave up, I love that its for my baby... Please keep in mind this is the first thing I have EVER sewed! So because of that I cant be mad at myself right... I made a few mistakes... I didnt prewash, luckly no colors ran onto eachother... the only noticeable thing is the wrinkle from shrinking in the wash it seems.... I cut the binding to small so it is really tight... oh and it took me until I was almost done to figure out how to sew a straighter line... All the lines are pretty crooked. Oh well I am sure that there is many more quilts to come in the future because I loved it (hopefully they get better with practice)!

Oh and I forgot our maternity/ family pictures... you can see some sneaks here.... you know click the here... if you leave a comment we will have a chance to get a free gift... so please leave comments on those pictures...

Okay off to clean... the nesting period is wonderful right...

Not so perfect...

2009-02-14T23:08:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentines Day, although its almost over here. Today was a great day... well not so perfect day but nothing to complain about. I woke up this morning to roses, chocolate, and a cute little piece of art from hubby... We also took Xavier to the zoo for the first time. I think he was a little confused and for the most part was just happy to be outside. We stayed for maybe 30mintues. It was cold and I was in pain which figures since I am almost 34 weeks along....

Anyway, I have been totally wanting to do something crafty lately so I thought it would be a good idea to try making Xavier a quilt for his birthday, plenty of time because his birthday isn't until March 30th. The only thing is I know myself, I would probably buy a bunch of fabric but never have all the supplies to finish a quilt... So, I ordered a custom quilt with pretty much everything I needed from etsy seller starlitnest. Shes super helpful and put together a great little kit! So today when I got home I pieced everything together and managed to finish the quilt top. Ok, its not perfect but I am so happy with it so far... why, because I usually give up on things like this... and what do I expect, this is my first time.

Only thing is I dont have a walking foot so I cant finish it anytime soon so maybe next weekend!... Yea, its pretty much as bright and coloful in real life... LOVE... Althought I took this picture in the worst light.

Tomorrow is maternity/ family pictures.... YAY!

Slacker....

2009-02-08T18:38:00.000-08:00

Yes I have been sucking at blogging but I promise I have thought about it several times.. =) Anyway, everything has been good here... I am almost 32 weeks preggers!!! OMG 32 weeks thats scary to think a little one in around 8 weeks! I have been going through the "nesting" mode, wanting to clean clean clean and I have also been really interested in picking up a new hobby. I bought some fabric and when it gets here I am going to attempt to make Xavier a quilt for his birthday!

Other then that we are getting maternity/ family pictures done next Sunday. I am so excited for this because we never got family pictures with Xavier and it seems like something that needs to be done. My idea was to do an urban style shoot in front of graffiti so we went and checked out a location I found online a week or so again. It is so awesome... here is a picture I took of it today.

I think it will be a lot of fun!!! Well hope everyone had a great week!

Random-ness

2009-01-16T00:57:00.001-08:00

Thought I would do a quick post... its currently 12:57 at night and I just finished my homework... Honestly school is so frustrating and I keep thinking it was my worst mistake (going back). I am taking a storyboarding class where I have to draw, thing is I cant draw... its SO embarrassing being in a class of talented people and being he worst one! I think the frustration plus pregnancy are getting to me with my emotions and all....

Other then that it was hubbys birthday yesterday (or today because I havent slept)... He is the big 2-5 now =) I dont think hes very excited but we went out to dinner and I made him hot wings his favorite...

Now for some random pictures from my Fuji Instax Mini... You have to get one.

Xavier & Mommy

Xavier & Daddy on a snow day...

Xavier and Rody whom he got from Santa

Merry Christmas Love Xavier
Bossy Bear Makes me Happy

Xavier with his little smile...
Happy Birthday Daddy Day...

I am honestly so in LOVE with my Fuji Instax Mini... Its one of my favorite things and I think in 2 weeks I have gone through 5 or 6 packs of film... the pictures look SO much better then polaroids. Brandon actually got me polariod film for xmas and I was super excited. The other day I was taking random pictures with the Fuji and decided to use my polariod and its a huge difference... PS sorry for the finger prints/ dust/ lint on the pictures... super quick scans!

Bummed....

2009-01-04T19:24:00.000-08:00

Well winter break has been just great... A nice little break from the long 12+ hour days I spend stuck at home with Xavier.... although I love his company it can get lonely... Anyway, tomorrow it goes back to "normal". Hubby gone from 7am-9pm and even earlier or later some days =(... The snow days were nice because they gave hubby extra days off. Speaking of snow in less then an hour tonight the street is covered in it but I hear it will rain soon.

Oh and Happy New Years... My resolutions are to:

Spend Money Wisely
Have More Patience

I think the money thing is a given but having patience is the big one for me. It will allow me to enjoy every second with my family without getting too frustrated in the bumps along the way. Especially those i cant control....

2009 Brings some big things for us

New Baby in March/April
Xavier's 2nd Birthday
Hubby Reenlisting again =/

I think the baby is the hugest thing or adjustment for our family... I guess thats it for now. I burnt my finger on a pan so typing is pretty painful.

Hi There

2008-12-30T13:49:00.001-08:00

I'm currently just sitting here waiting for Mr. Comcast Man to come install phone service... Why do they always seem to take forever to come? Anyway, I guess its the perfect time to blog. We came back home from my parents house on Sunday. It was a nice much needed break from being snowed in, although we were still kind of snowed in there. Luckily my dad claims to be an "expert driver" and took me everywhere I wanted to go!

Christmas was great... a lot of our gifts we had to leave back at home because we didn't want to lug everything around with us to our parents. Hubby and I did some present opening on the Monday before Christmas to get some of the gifts out of the way and the rest were of course opened on Christmas Day.

For Christmas I got:

White iPhone 3G
Coach Purse
Juicy Perfume
Coach Wallet
Tokidoki Messanger Bag
Makeup from Sephora
Tokidoki Journal
Wii Games
Polaroid Film
$$$

I probably forgot some things but I must say it was an awesome Christmas. Hubby managed to remember everything I wanted and even got me some fun surprises. The Tokidoki bag is the perfect laptop bag and I just love it... We both got new iPhones so Xavier was happy to take our old iPhones... He currently is walking around with both of them. I think Xaviers favorite gift had to be all his new toys or his DJ set... wait no, maybe the new LCD TV his grandparents got him along with DVD player for his Blues Clues DVDs that he is in love with....

Anyway we all feel so blessed this holiday. I was so worried we would be snowed in but luckily we left just before the next storm rolled through! Now back to waiting for the Comcast Man...

We made it...

2008-12-23T20:42:00.001-08:00

Its snowed a lot here... and sometime yesterday we decided to book it home for the holidays... we figured that the weather man "says" it will snow again before christmas and why be stuck without family... But wow its a lot worse where my parents live! Their entire neighborhood is covered in ice and there is over a foot of snow! More to come from what I hear but lets hope it melts.

Pretty much just relaxed today.. made some sugar cookies with my baby brother and Xavier decorated some of his own for Santa! So cute =) Speaking of Xavi he manged to wake up with a puffy eye yeserday morning and today its a black eye... it looks like its getting better though... poor baby...

And I leave you with a picture of me.... 25 weeks preggers i dont know if you can really see it in the picture but thats as good as it gets for now!

And I still suck at blogging....

2008-12-17T23:27:00.001-08:00

Nothing too much to share but I thought I would take some time to blog...

I am officially 24 weeks and kicking with the pregnancy... its horrible that I have not taken a belly picture through this pregnancy. I for some reason feel more fat then pregnant and am waiting for the moment where it just hits me. Honestly I am taking things slow and totally am not in a rush for this pregnancy to be over. I am just trying to enjoy Xavier being my only child for now =).

So I have sucked at scrapbooking and/or keeping up with the journal I wanted to do something a little different for the new year so I got this on ebay.

Its the Fuji Instax Mini 25.... it takes cute little wallet size Polaroids... Perfect for keeping memories over the new year.Plus they have hello kitty film!!! How can you go wrong with HK??? Although, I do have all men in my life (Xavier, Brandon, and Baby in Belly) so HK probably won't be used as much.... AND they have little mini albums too that fit in the little photos... Perfect.... I guess with not having a lot of time to do other journaling to keep memories this will be just right...

Other then that it has been very cold, icy, and snowy here lately... Oddly enough it snowed everywhere but out little city today... it was like we just got missed which is fine...

Hopefully next time I blog I will have something a little more interesting to share!

Rather not....

2008-12-06T23:56:00.001-08:00

This week has been pretty interesting... A lot going on, a lot to be upset about, but for the most part a lot that makes you appreciate. Other then that I spent the weekend, correction part of the weekend with my family. Xavier saw the Grinch and the Cat in the Hat I think it was at the BX. For one I was upset because I of course didn't have a camera on me. Well, I lie, I had my iPhone but that camera sucks! We tried to get him to go over by the Grinch to take a picture and he simply said "Oh No No No". Very cute and funny but my mom had to get in the picture to get him to take it.
You know iPhone pictures arent bad when you are outside with nots of natural light but this wasn't that. Anyway, after that I drove back home and we took Xavier to see Santa. We put on his cute little button up shirt and vest. I knew he wouldnt like Santa... he rather not because they scare him... As soon as he saw old man he freaked out and started crying... $68 dollars later I think I will end up with non refundable pictures of my cute little son crying... they took one other picture where he wasnt looking but honestly I prefer the crying picture! It's funny and I rather pay $68 dollars for something funny and not him looking somewhere else! I am weird yes I know and the proof of that is a picture of him I have hanging on my wall where he is crying his eyes out... Memories =)

I suppose one out of three isnt too bad...

2008-12-02T14:57:00.001-08:00

I am dedicating this post to bad hair cuts.... Last week hubby, Xavi, and myself all decided to get our hair cut (Xavier didn't decide he just had to because we said so, besides the kid had a mullet). Anyway, Xavier was a great sport, I really thought he would be screaming! He just sat there in the little car and watched sponge bob as they chomp chomped away... I told the lady just a trim, get the hair out of his eyes and trim the back... Keep in mind some of his hair was to his mouth! I thought she would cut the hair above his eyes but nooooo she cut it stright across like an ugly bang leaving like an inch on the top... he looks like he got an ugly girl haircut... no worries I still love him but am totally hoping it grows a little before Christmas pictures!

That picture isn't of the final result either he just looks cute there, as always! Yea so I got my haircut and totally wanted a change.... i told her shorter but not too short. She cuts my hair pretty darn short, which isnt what bothers me... what bothers me is it has no life just a stright cut across and it looks funny... now i just want my hair to grow back too!!!

In good news hubbies hair looks nice =)

Why?

2008-11-28T23:14:00.000-08:00

Every year for as long as I can remember I ALWAYS tell my parents I am going shopping on Black Friday... I never actually go though, I rather sleep in. Besides it sounds crazy, long lines, crowded stores, people touching me.... ugh! But this year I did it, went to bed early and woke up at 5:30am to head to the mall with my mom and dad. To tell you the truth it wasn't really worth it, waking up early... I order some stuff from VS last night and got the black friday tote bag with goodies. We went to VS and I got a hoodie, body spray, and another free tote... Then to pacsun for my brothers... That was about it for our Black Friday morning... at about 4:30 we headed to the BX (aka base exchange, aafes.... military post shopping) Where all Coach items were 25%, plus no tax on base, plus the coach is already cheaper in the first place... It was crazy, the line to look at the Coach stuff was almost out the door. So we waited an hour and when we got into the Coach section it was crazyness... people had like 10 Coach purses! I wanted to just find one! AND I found herI am so excited because its simple, classic, and dosent look the all the other Coach bags! I also got this wallet... AND this is my new favorite smell!!!Besides that Christmas shopping is pretty much done... I just need to get hubby a few more things and thats about it. We were super excited about Christmas and put up our tree maybe 2 weeks ago! It instantly added some much needed christmas cheer. Xavier also got his first haircut today and I will have to post pictures later...

OH baby is belly is doing well.... still no name from him but soon enough... My brother and sister in law also had a baby last week. A little girl who is TOO cute I swear adorable. She has dark brown hair with blond highlights and like hazel green eyes... oh and beautiful tan skin... I LOVE HER... Xavier is way jealous of her and wants her no where near me! =(

Well hope everyone had a happy holiday!

Fresh...

2008-11-12T19:49:00.000-08:00

I think we often have those "what the heck was I thinking" moments. Mine just happened to be when I neglected my blog and decided to delete it. Hitting the delete is so easy but getting everything back is so hard... wait impossible! But the blog is here, its still in the same place, and no, it won't be deleted again, I hope!

Quick update and more later...