Baby Shower (Surf Theme)

Last Saturday I had an amazing baby shower up in my old stompin grounds of the Danville. The amazing Loralee, Barbie, and Aunt Terri were the brains behind it all with a lot of help from my mom, sister and friend Ashlee. So thank you so much ladies I had so much fun it was wonderful. The party was so fun it took me an hour to open all the gifts and I went as fast as I could needless to say I got A LOT of baby stuff. I think I handled it all well since I HATE it when people touch my tummy but I bucked up and took it like a woman! If you have never been preggo you will come to it in time that having people rub your tummy is a little annoying. Thats my gripe for the day I am done. The food was amazing, and everyone was so kind and gave us the greatest gifts I couldn't believe it. Oh and it was a surf theme just like Wyatt's room...LOVED IT!!

My Best Friend Michelle made this for Wyatt's room I can't wait to hang it over the crib!

This is the cake my Aunt Terri made it tasted even better then it looks! AMAZING!!

Here is another shot of the belly...Kind of, Lance was in hiding till the shower was over
We had such a nice time up in Danville and we want to thank everyone for making it so enjoyable. Loralee, Barbie and Aunt Terri I love you guys and can't thank you enough for all your hard work Wyatt says "THANK YOU" too!!

Late Night+Naughty Dog= Lots of Crying

So last night was inventory at our store so I did not get home until after 12 am. I was very tired ok very, very tired. Anyways I came in the house and saw some little bits of chewed up paper on the floor. My thoughts "What did Chino do now". As I turned to put my keys down I saw what he had done...
He chewed up my What to Expect When Your Expecting book. Now I will ask you all this what should my reaction have been? Thats simple, yell at the dog for chewing up my book tell him he is a bad dog and that would be that right? WRONG!!!
I began to bawl and I mean bawl out of control. Lance came out because my crying woke him up of course. He asked me what was wrong I explained to him about the book. His answer was we can buy a new one its ok (sweet, but not what I wanted). I aparently was very attached to this particular copy of my book and didn't not want a new one I wanted that one all better (what am I? A four year old who lost her Barbie Doll?). So to wrap it all up I cried for about and hour yes thats right one whole hour before I finally feel asleep. I woke up still sad but a little bit more sane. Guess I will be buying another book. I really loved that book, it will be missed.

*Side note: The book was chewed up way too much Lance had picked up most of the remains. Otherwise I think it could have been a lot worse*

Do you know your number?

Well another fine pregnancy moment let me set this one up for you. About 10am on a Monday morning right after a long boring work meeting. I was picking up some things for Rice Crispy Treats at Vons and I am at the checkout about to put my phone number in so they can give me the Von's savings....

Me: "I don't remember my phone number!"

Checker: "You don't remember your phone number?"

Me: "Nope"

Checker: "Do you have any clue some of the numbers in your phone number?"

*at this point I realize he thinks I have special needs*

Me: "Nope"

Checker: "Well thats ok I can still give you the savings don't you worry about it"

Me: "Thanks"

Checker: "Do you need some help out? Are you going to be ok?"

At the risk of this man not letting me drive home I explain I am pregnant and just had a little preggo brain moment...He still looked at me like I was crazy, I got out of there fast and called Lance to ask what our number was I think I will remember next time...I hope. I have included some belly shots for you all so you can see the little stinker who is sucking up all my brain cells.

Retail Managers are People TOO!!

I would just like to offer up some advice to you all during this holiday season. The wonderful people who help you out in the retail stores are people and have feelings too. Without giving you too much information I have come up with some advice for everyone..
1. Do not yell at us we can't control the mail (most of all if we are pregnant)
2. Do not get in our face and scream at us that we don't know what we are talking about (most of all if we are pregnant and a manager WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT!)
3. Be nice and say thank you we work our butts off (most of all if we are pregnant)
4. Do not assume we have endless hours to help you be aware of others who need help it is the holiday season and acting like you are the Queen of the world is not nice to anyone (most of all if we are pregnant).
5. Do not throw clothes at us and tell us you want to buy it and "WRAP IT UP!"(most of all if we are pregnant)
6. Do not throw clothes on the floor and make the pregnant manager get on her hands and knees to pick it up while you watch.
In case you haven't put it together I am getting screamed at during work and called a liar etc. I would like to personally thank all of those who are kind and say thank you it really makes a difference in my day. So be kind to those in retail most of us are trying our best to make your holiday the best it can be!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Half way there!!

So here is a little update. I hit 20 weeks which is the half way point. I don't know if this happens to many women but it is going by super fast! I am pretty proud of myself I only have two crazy stories so far. Don't worry I am sure there will be more stories to come I couldn't disapoint all of you!

*To my bossy little sister...update your blog!*

Preggo Brain

*If you are a male you may not want to continue reading this I talk about boobs*
Ok so since most of you enjoyed my last moment I thought I would continue to keep record of this time in my life. So today started off like every work day, showered got dressed grabbed some breakfast out the door on to work. I pulled into the parking garage at work and was grabbing my jacket and handbag when I noticed something my boobs were killing me (Why I noticed just then, I don't know) well as I touched them to see why they hurt I realized my pain...I forgot to put on a BRA!!! I was wearing a silk shirt how I didn't noticed before I will never know. Lucky for me I work where they sell bra's and was able to pick one up before the store opened but many of my co workers got a good laugh thought you guys might as well. Now as long as I don't forget my pants I won't worry too much about this one! I am at 19 weeks only 21 more weeks of this to go.....right???

Thanksgiving Weekend

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Troy, Loralee and their three kids came down and spent the weekend with us. We made an amazing Thanksgiving feast, went to the beach (everyday, a perk of living in Santa Barbara), the park and the Zoo. And in between all of that I worked a lot. The kids had a lot of fun and Mazzy and Chino became best friends, they were so sweet Chino put up with a lot of eye poking, tail pulling and in return got a lot of open mouth kisses (his fav).

We were so glad that they could come down and we could spend time with family. I felt a little bad since Colby didn't understand why I had to keep going to work. I had to leave the Zoo early to get to work and he wanted to come with me when I told him he couldn't and I had to go to work he looked at me and said "AGAIN?!"

I think the highlight of the weekend for me was getting to feed one of the Giraffes at the Zoo. The kids loved it as well but I was really excited and it was awesome. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well.