Really a nurse...

Back in April, my little sister graduated from Weber State and got her RN Nursing degree! My little brother always teased her that her LPN didn't make her a real nurse, just practically a nurse. But now she has her RN degree and is really a nurse. 

And as you can tell, I was huge and pregnant and totally uncomfortable. 

Disneyland Day Two...

The second day we went to California Adventure Park and had a blast. The boys loved it and once again we had great weather. The highlight for Chubbs was the Bugs Life land area. He loved the lady bugs that spun really fast and probably would have ridden that twenty times in a row if we had let him.  

We made the second day our long day. We got there pretty early and left after World of Color which ended around 10pm. The parade was awesome and we were super impressed. We took a nice break for an early dinner and saved a spot in the shade for the parade. 

The World of Color was awesome. It's a water show that you don't want to miss. I thought it might be lame (I was thinking of the Vegas water shows), but it wasn't like that at all. They spray water up and then project images from different Disney movies on the water and it's seriously amazing. Totally worth it. 

Next post...things we learned from our trip to Disneyland. 

our adventure to Disneyland...

We started off Disneyland with breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen. It was a little expensive, but included parking, the food was good and the boys got to meet a handful of characters and get their picture taken. Overall it was worth it and they had a good time. I thought Chubbs would be terrified, but he warmed up pretty quick and I only had to hold him for a few of the pictures so he would smile and not cry. 

The temperature was also awesome. Not too hot (especially having just come from Las Vegas) and the lines weren't too long. I think the longest we waited in a line was about a half an hour. We went during our spring break, and all those in California had their spring break a week earlier. We also went on a Monday-Wednesday, so we had slower days in general as well. 

The boys had a blast. Chubbs was so excited to meet Mickey, and you get to walk through his house before you meet him. It was great. We went to Disneyland the first day, then to California Adventure Park on the second and third day. I would certainly suggest this as California Adventure Park was newer and the rides were more exciting and had a more than Disneyland, but go to both parks if you can. Also, big plus is you don't have to pay for kids until they turn three, so we got Chubbs in for free!

...more to come!

Get a Battery...

I asked my husband to snap a few pictures of me for the blog...well, let's be honest here. He is really not that great. I love him and he has so many amazing qualities, but for the most part, taking pictures is certainly not one of them. 
On my to do list this week...go to the store and get a battery for my camera remote so I have no one to blame but me for not so great pictures. 

 Sweater Dress: Cynthia Rowley via TJ MAXX ($7). Leggings (old). Belt: Borrowed from sister. Boots: BCBG via TJ MAXX (old).

As for the shopping ban, it hasn't been too bad so far. I bought this sweater a few days before it started for a whopping $7! I didn't try it on, so luckily it fit my ever expanding belly. I haven't really had any time to actually go shopping, so the temptation hasn't been there. I have noticed that I catch myself thinking when I can run to a store real quick and just look at some stuff on my way home, or during other errands, but then I remember in the next thought that I can't buy anything, so why go? 

Here is to three weeks down and 49 more to go!

Winter Attire

Baby it's cold outside! Especially when I go to church on Sundays and wear a dress. I don't think my legs have or will see the light of day until May. 

 This is me around 24 weeks with baby boy #2.

Dress: H&M ($15). Sweater: NY&Co (old). Tights (old). Shoes: BCBG via TJ Maxx (old). Belt: H&M ($5). Earrings: Aldo ($5).

Whoa....wait a minute....

We had August this year? 

It doesn't even seem like it as fast as it went for us. 

The highlight of our month was the County Fair. 

Mad he couldn't go with Munchkin & Hubster 

 Getting ready to Mutton Bust...

Here is a video I took. And yes, that crazy loud screaming woman is me. 

He did so well!

And my favorite picture from the night.
He looks like such a bruiser here. 

First Hair Cut

My little Chubbs finally had a haircut. But barely. 

All he needed was a little trim off the sides. 

A balloon and some chocolate chips and we were in business. 

And no, I didn't have an after picture. 

We will go ahead and thank Hubster for that one.

Happy Birthday

A little while ago (and no, I'm going to tell you how little of a while) my sister had her 25th birthday! 

We had a little party in my backyard, but I unfortunately didn't get any pictures of the great decorations! I'm so bummed. Oh well. 

It was still fun and she had lots of friends come out and wish her Happy Birthday!

(crappy cell phone pic)

The best present was gifted by me...

A Collegiate Comfy Throw.
Not to be confused with a Snuggie.

 

The next day, on her actual birthday, we found her car at church and did a little decorating. She unfortunately was outside, so we didn't do as much as we would have liked. Oh well!

Orange Dinosaurs

I coached Munchkin's soccer team again in the spring and we had a blast. I seriously had such a great group of kids. They learned so much and were a ton of fun.

At the end of the season, I got a few gifts from my team and they were so great!! I got a soccer ball signed by all my boys, a few gift cards and some candy. Thanks!!

Easter

After church (and a needed change of clothes for Chubbs), we got a quick family picture for Easter. 

I have such handsome men in my family.

My little stud mad

Waiting for the egg "hunt'

This was our city Easter Egg hunt and let me tell you. It was the stupidest thing ever! I was SO disappointed. There were a ton of people there and then a ton of eggs. However, it was no hunt. It was a as-soon-as-they-say-go-let-your-kids-go-and-hope-they-are-faster-than-the-kid-next-to-them-so-they-get-something spree. It was lame. No eggs were hidden, they were merely spread out on the grass of a baseball diamond. 

I had to pick up Chubbs, run to an area that hadn't been reached yet, and guard a section of eggs so he could actually get something.

We managed to get three eggs.

At least he had fun playing on the baseball diamond and bleachers.

A new tradition...

Our little man turned SIX a few weeks ago. I just can't believe how old he is getting. 

We had some family over for his birthday to open some presents.

These were his favorite presents.

Per his request...a soccer cake.

And one of my favorite parts of his birthday. Sitting down with him and interviewing him. I have meant to do this before, but just kept slipping my mind. 

He had a good time answering the questions as well!

time flies...

My little boys are growing up! Chubbs is almost 17 months old and Munchkin will be six later this month. So crazy. 

I took this top picture just over a year ago and this bottom one just the other day. 

Some things never change, and some things do. 

The other day I actually wore something cute to work and had the time to iron it. Ironing is a total deal breaker in deciding what I am going to wear for the day and 99% of the time, if it needs to be ironed it doesn't get worn for a while. 

So Munckin took my picture, then insisted I take his...

Dress: Tulle ($7.50), Sweater: Old Navy (super old), Leggings: NY&Co (old). Boots: BDBG, TJ Maxx ($50). 

His pose

He's gonna break some hearts one day.

 Shirt: Ralph Lauren, TJ Maxx ($10). White Top: Old Navy ($5). Jeans: H&M ($14.95). Shoes: H&M ($10). 

Then there is Chubbs who just wanted to hold the camera. 

He was satisfied with taking a picture of himself then looking at it right after.