Curve Ball

Has life ever sent you a curve ball? Or it seems like life takes a huge u-turn? 

Hubbers and I experienced one of these big u-turns the other day.

Baby Buttercup, who we thought was a boy....

IT'S A GIRL!!!!

At my 18 week appointment the Doc asked me if I have already found out the sex and I said yes its a boy. He said lets just double check. The Doc froze an in-between the leg shot. I blurted out- "THATS A GIRL!!". {I had looked up online a couple of months ago the difference between male & female ultrasound photos. Why? Because I am just that crazed} My Doc said he did not see any boy parts that the baby is ALL girl. 

I then began to feel so at peace. I had always felt like Buttercup was a girl, and I was so shocked at the gender reveal party that the cupcakes were blue. Then I began to feel so stupid. I had this big party to celebrate that Buttercup was a boy- not a girl. I knew that having an ultrasound done at 13 weeks was so early, but I wanted to believe that I could find out that early. The technician did tell me she was 99% sure the baby was  a boy too. You can ready all about my boy gender reveal here. 

I joked with my mom on the way to the appointment that the Doc would say it was a girl. I guess my "mothers instinct" was right after all!

Most have been asking if we are upset about the change, but we are so so happy. We have always said- girl or boy it doesn't matter, we just want a healthy baby. 

Am I still hesitant to go out a buy a closet full of pink clothes?? Yes a little. Even tho I know in my heart Buttercup is a girl. I have another appointment in 2 weeks so I can just verify.

So heres to our family of 3!

Feels so nice

It's feels so nice to have a great camera!

Hubbers and I finally bought the Canon Rebel T2i from Best Buy today.

A great Christmas present! Hope it helps me to blog more....

Now we just have to figure our how to use it!!

Merry Merry Merry

So you can officially call me the world eat worst blogger.... I am hoping in the midst of all tho Holiday madness you all barely noticed the lack of postings.

But here I am now, better late than never.

Just wanted to show you guys so of te holiday touches at my house


Flower arrangements really make me feel in the spirit.
Also the smelly pine cones that you can get from Joanna's are so great!

Mini Vaca Birthday Weekend.. Birthday Month

So I went to Catalina Island last weekend to celebrate by Birthday

Here are some of my favorite snap shots of the trip

In Catalina wild deer and kittens cats are family

The botanical gardens and hike to Wrigley Monument

Wrigley Monument

The Hubbers

Homemade breakfast crepe

Ahhhhhh this makes my hungry

Vanna and I at dinner

Beautiful view at dinner

I have an old photo of my grandma and grandpa standing on the pier just like this{now I just need to find the picture...}

Some great gifts!

Yum yum candle from Anthrogolie

Curling wand that I have wanted for EVER

I Am On A Boat

Off for the weekend!

Catalina Island for my birthday

Anyone have a fun experience they had in Catalina? Or something fun that I have to check out? Maybe a delicious restaurant I need to try?

I love trying new things!

So Good So Far!!

  I got my IPhone!!!

The day it came out I just knew I had to have it...

So I went and got it!!

And I love it!!!

And the celebration goes on...

Tomorrow I will be on a boat, off to a Birthday weekend!!

Let Me Explain....

So I know I have been a little MIA..

But cut me some slack!! School has just started and my little preschoolers have all my attention right now.

Things have just been so crazy crazy busy. The 25th was mine and the Hubbers 2 year wedding anniversary too. So we snuck off to San Diego and went camping for the weekend. {And of course we went to a couple thrift stores... we cant help ourselves! Photos to come of our finds}

Since it has been a while I thought I would share some extra special photos today- some recent shot of my niece!! I know every one always says they have the cutest family, but mine really is the cutest.

Look for your self

She makes me melt with all the silly looks she gives

She wasn't so sure about the swing..

Jack giving away some smoochies

I had these yo Gabba Gabba dolls made for her last Christmas at Calliekins on Etsy- Reese is obsessed with them- can't you tell?!?!?!?!

Todays Finds

The Hubbers and I went to the Orange Circle today. They have so many fantastic antique stores! I could spend hours aimlessly walking in and out of stores. Luckily the Hubbers is more focused and keeps me on track {isn't that what husbands are for?!?}

Today we picked up a couple knick-nacks, or as Hubbers calls them pointless chachkies. I like knick-nacks better. 

Some very attractive tin canisters. The color is what got me, plus they are apples and a teachers can't deny an apple!

A wooden red bow for our picture collage, that is waiting to be hung. 

{Ya Ya I will get to it sooner or later...}

Now this wooden sign we didn't purchase, but I thought it would be the best idea for a nursery! No baby on the way yet, but I like to plan ahead!

{Especially when it comes to decorating!}

Posts coming soon about our Living Room Re-Do