I haven’t had my coffee this morning, but I know what I want to write about. Our baby boy is due in less than 4 weeks and I am finally in major nesting mode. My thoughts are consumed with finishing the nursery, packing the hospital bag, washing everything 5 times, and making sure everything is assembled and put together!

A few weeks back I did a post on Van’s room and how we were transforming it into a little boys room, so we could use most of his furniture for the new baby’s room. I ended up picking out a duvet set by boodalee for Van, and he has transitioned into his big boy bed beautifully! Apparently nesting comes with spending money! Since I am really the only one with a sense of urgency that we are having another baby in less than a month and still  have a ton of things to purchase, I am getting nervous…. The first baby everyone was excited and it was fun, the second one I guess everyone just thinks you have it all handled..

Amidst all of the crazyness I did manage to find something I can make room for. We had our bathroom redone a few months ago and now we have a fabulous space for doing bathroom things, however I need a little place just for me to sit and work on myself. A place to put my hair accessories, make-up and fun jewels. I never thought I would want a bedroom vanity, but this is one I could love!

I will post some photos of the completed nursery once we get the bookshelf and the much needed rug in there!

xoxox Blessings….

Six Years ago I married this guy!

We made all of these crazy promises like to be each others faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, in joy as well as sorrow. We promised to love each other unconditionally, to support each other in our goals, to honor and respect, to laugh with and to cry with.

3 years later we added this little wonder to our lives, and our hearts grew bigger and bigger – that we thought they might spill over. We learned to make huge sacrifices. It wasn’t easy for either of us, because we are both stubborn and selfish sometimes! But I am loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together.

We have another sweet miracle on his was in 4 months from today. I look forward to this new journey and I think we have come a long way baby…

I gave you my hand, my heart, and my love, and I cherish you til the end!

This is Van’s room before the bed switch! He’s getting a big bed, and crib/ toddler bed is being reassembled in the new nursery for bambino #2. Check back later for the photos of his new room! Below are just some nursery’s that inspire me and get me motivated to decorate the new room!

So I am finally starting to freak out that we have another baby on the way, I am 6 months pregnant and haven’t really done a thing yet for his room! Yes I said his.. We are adding another one of those humans that come from another planet than I do to this household. I suddenly found myself worrying about making his room special like I did for Van. I want him to have his own identity, not just be the son who got all of the hand me downs and the stained clothes, and beat up toys. I want him to feel special..
So on my hunt for fresh crisp new little linens for my sweet baby boy to rest his head on, I stumbled upon this great site that sells cribs and the best little crib and toddler sheets you ever laid your eyes on! So I am just not sure what to get new sheets for the bed Van is going to move into, or new crib bedding to make the new baby feel oh so special! Anyways.. I will post more on this once I actually place my order and let you see some photos of Van’s newly decorated room!

More later…

Top image via my camera, bottom two images via flickr

Super cute finds here for modern scandinavian designs…

It’s been a whirlwind of celebrations for the past couple of months! First Van’s 3rd, then we just celebrated Conner’s 33rd b-day. Then Easter the weekend after, and now our 7 year anniversary is right around the corner! We find out the sex of the baby a week from today, so we are eagerly awaiting that Dr. Visit. Van has officially found out that the Easter bunny comes and brings lots of candy. He is in full holiday swing now! He is so rad, and we are so blessed to have such a wonderful boy who brings so many smiles to our faces every day….

On another note I have been an avid Jack Johnson fan for the past 11 years or more, some people make fun of me. But I still love his voice and love where his passions lie. I can’t wait for his new cd to come out on June 1.
Check out the vid “You and Your Heart” here!

My little Van man is three tomorrow and I can’t believe it’s here. Time for school and lunchboxes, backpacks and braces, and dating, cars and okay all of that is not here yet. But I have been celebrating him all week this week and noticing what a good boy we have. His heart is solid and that I am so proud of. His personality draws others, and his compassion comforts…

I am so happy for all of the time we have had together…
We have another baby on the way too! Due in August so this will be a big year for our whole family…

I keep going back to one of my favorite photos, every time I see it or think of it I smile.. Our lives are so full of things to do and things we want to do, things we need and stuff we don’t need. It just feels so good to take time out and swing in a hammock, or lay on the floor and be with your kids. PRESENT in the moment…. Not Presents… That’s where you feel true true love.

Happy Day…. Happy Birthday Son, you are our Sunshine..

I just love love love valentines day. I haven’t had much time to post lately but I do want to write about all of the things I love…

Heart shaped rice crispie treats, music that pulls my heart strings, getting a handwritten valentine in the mail from my best friend , red hots, our valentine tree (see above), clean jeans, my slippers, a cup of hot tea, foot rubs, movies when it’s raining, ice cream, the smell of fresh lemons, my dog lola chasing her bad tail, my husbands real laugh – yes he has a fake one too… Freckles, and sweet sweet kisses that smell like fruit from my son… ahhh

I wish you all a wonderful valentines day wether it’s with your parents, your boyfriend, your husband, your pet fish, or yourself. Take a deep breath and smile for love is in the air and you can smell it!! AHHHH your loved.

xoxoxoxo Happy Hearts Day

Please help the country of Hati rebuild. They have been through so much.

Image via: Urban Outfitters

Happy Monday, today I am giving you a DAILY SURVIVAL KIT to help you each day……. my special friend Brooks sent this to me.

Toothpick … to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.

Rubber band … to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-Aid … to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else’s.

Eraser … to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That’s okay, we learn by our errors.

Candy Kiss … to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.

Mint … to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family & Me.

Bubble Gum … to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil … to remind you to list your blessings every day.

Tea Bag … to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God’s blessings.