Ross emailed me a couple weeks ago and pointed out the fact that we only have 6 days of weekend time where nothing is planned before my due date. One word... YIKES! So Saturday was spent running around, birthday parties, pop up shops*, a casino night** plus 1 nap. Sunday was spent nesting. We set up the borrowed crib {thank you Kelly!!}, cleaned out our closet, re-organized clothes, found more baby clothes, did a bazillion loads of laundry {including shoes and other things that you would only clean if you were nesting}, got a dog house for the Syd Dog {yes Syd will be sleeping outside and no it wasn't my idea}, and the day ended with take out "taco burritos" from
Rimel's.
Part of Ross's nesting ritual is planning a "last hurrah adventure" with some good friends, his dad and brother. I wouldn't be human if I didn't admit that it is kind of funny... I mean is Ross going to be up all night feeding? probably not BUT he is such a hands on dad {and supportive husband} that he really does deserve a "last hurrah." Maybe some of you have adventurous husbands so you can relate... a 48 hour adventure takes weeks and weeks of training and hours of planning... Above is Ross ~ after a day of schlepping and listening to me melt down in my closet about the position of my rocker ~ planning his big adventure. I get it. Men are warriors and they need to get their wiggles out.
*Bink & Boo's Pop-Up shop was so great. Bianca you are so talented and probably THE one compelling reason for me to find out the sex of the baby. If you haven't given a pair of her booties as a gift or fed your little one with one of her bibs, you MUST!... She sews everything herself and uses all vintage and found fabrics... love!
**Saturday night my mom, Ross and I went to
Miracle Babies Casino Night. Ross was killing it at Black Jack which meant that we got lots and lots of raffle tickets {in fact I even think that they gave us too many... pretty sure it was $100 chips for one ticket but they were giving us 1 ticket for every $10}. Any way I was running out of gas but wanted to listen to Dr. Daneshmand speak before we left {he is my OB and the MOST. INCREDIBLE. DOCTOR. + he started Miracle Babies}. He gave a beautiful, teary talk and introduced a mommy named Corinne. When Corinne started talking I couldn't tell if her story happened 5 years ago or a year ago and then it hit me. She had her baby in March at 25 weeks which would have made her due date only 2 weeks before mine. I couldn't hold back my tears. She told how devastating it has all felt, rather then her baby growing in her womb she said "my baby is growing across the street." She has a one year old at home and multiple times a day she goes to the hospital to feed her 32 week old. I walked up to her after her talk and told her that I wanted her to have our raffle tickets. I tried to run away because I didn't want to completely loose it on her {she was so strong during her talk}. But she grabbed my hand and asked "how far along are you." I said "30 weeks," I looked her in the eyes, we held each other and cried. There is no reason that it is her and not me. I am crying just typing this. Corinne I have thought of you all weekend and pray with all my heart for the day that we can have a play date with our little miracles. {I know you don't know me... but I will find you ;)}
Not sure what it is about jars - Ball, baby food jars, La Parfait, Weck, Ikea Fido Jars - I'm in love. Maybe it is the endless possibilities of what can go inside. I have everything from beans, to laundry detergent, to vintage stamps filling jars. In our kitchen I've been using the Ikea Jars to store all of our pantry items and I have started slowly collecting some La Parfait {side note: how dreamy are the jelly jars they make}. So that my Ikea jars didn't feel left out of the orange-gasket-greatness I bought a 12 pack of gaskets and there you go, happiness. It's the little things.
Happy Valentines Day lovies.
Ross and I talk about cars a lot. Not fancy cars, more like cars that work for our family. Our conversations are always concluded with the agreement that our perfect car does not exist. A perfect car for us would be safe, fit in our garage, good for camping, a hybrid or electric or diesel, have good design, and be low maintenance. Recently we added a new requirement: it should be a good place for Ross to work when he works at home. The thought of a Westfalia has always been in the rotation of our car analysis but since our first test drive last weekend we are totally consumed by the idea. Many snacks were eaten by H as we drove him and his brother all over San Diego county {150 miles worth} looking for the perfect Westfalia. Our most notable destination this weekend was in Alpine where Henry uncovered a Gravedigger Monster Truck that he could drive. After our recent trip to the Monster Truck Rally he has been obsessed. I almost thought it was a good idea to buy this van on the spot for the simple fact that the seller wanted to give H Gravedigger and it wouldn't fit in the Prius {it's a sign!}. See I am a bit of an impulse buyer. Not good when buying a 30 year-old used car. We didn't buy one this weekend but we have some potentials that we are excited about. Not fuel efficient, might not fit in the garage, NOT low maintenance, but the fun that could be had is endless. Thoughts of reupholstering with blankets {Pendleton or Mexican, can't decide}, having a mobile "beach house", and sleeping in the van together {I can't think of anything better} is 100% PURE HAPPINESS for me.
Just 12 more days... we are half way there on the Advent calendar. Christmas is going to be magical this year ~ I can feel it ~ bike under the tree magical.
My wheels are falling off... the wall has officially been hit. As I get all my ducks in a row for the new little one I am feeling a serious urge to let go. Let go of all the things that I usually spend hours on. I am going to sit on the bench for a few innings maybe even a game. I want to cuddle with Henry a million more times before a new little one enters our lives. I want to be still and quiet as I steal every free moment to take a snooze. I am going to tackle a couple more Art Barn projects {which I promise to share}. I am even hoping to fit in a movie or two with the Boss. This week the theme is 'wrap up.' I have a meeting on Thursday with the client that I have spent most of my time with in the last year. I am handing over my key as the last few items have been buttoned up. And as for my blog... well... I am going to be around... popping in every once in a while to share the latest project or to shout from the roof top about this little boy or girl in my belly. But other than that I will be less consistent than I have been for the past year and a half. Because of this PLEASE PLEASE sign up for my "newsletter" {I don't really have a newsletter but my pregnant brain can not think of another thing to call it}. I promise not to share this info it is for my eyes alone. It is really just so that I can let all of you loyal readers know when I am posting more regularly. {See that little 
With nothing planned on Saturday and a big chunk of nesting chores done last weekend we picked up lunch at Seaside Market, packed a blanket, some bubbles and headed to Cuyamaca for the afternoon. It was pretty wonderful. The sun was out, the air was crisp, I even fell asleep under a tree while Ross and Henry did a little exploring. Sunday was spent picking up burritos, working in the yard {Ross} and sewing in the Art Barn {me, until my sewing machine jammed and I went inside for a nap}. Yes there is a pattern here... sleep. I need it. I am so crazy tired. I can barely keep my eyes open. Is there a chance that I will get a little energy before the baby comes? Or am I going to be tired for the rest of 2011? I hope you all had a great weekend! ox.
When you pay attention there are things all around reminding us to be still and be grateful. Right now my plate is full so I thought I would pause and reflect on the things that are making my heart sing... When I focus on these little things the big things aren't so bad.
Fresh flowers. I love this time of year. I have been filling every bottle, jar and vase I have with flowers. The Art Barn has even been getting some flower love.
Good mail. I got this thank you note in the mail a couple weeks ago and I have it posted up in the Art Barn. It has always been a dream to teach something that I love and to know that one of my 'students' took the time to write me a note makes me so happy. It was such a kind gesture and it totally touched my heart.
Quiet time. I know that my quiet moments are coming to an end. The days when Henry is with his Grandmas or at school are such a blessing... I love being with him but I appreciate being quiet too.
Henry. Just biting his nails, on the front porch with his pants down. sigh.
Bear with me as there is so much to report for this weekend that I feel inclined to make a list...
One skate contest, one beach walk {that is me and my baby bump shadow at 25 weeks}, a random painting group on the beach {I wanted to jump in and join them so badly}, a 
Hope you all have a good weekend... we have lots of rain in our forecast hoping that equals lots of cuddle time and good naps for all. Sending love & light.
This weekend was too short... I want a do over. I loved being home with my guys, I was so grateful that I was feeling better and it was so much fun on Saturday to spend 4 hours in the car with two of my sweet friends as we drove to celebrate Deja. I got a little time in the Art Barn to write some very tardy thank yous, spent the morning at my clients with Ross and Henry {Henry drove a tractor!}, a little walk on the beach and a shower in LA. These weeks/ weekends are going by so quickly... I am already 21 weeks!
This was a very odd weekend. I was super sick and Ross was in Joshua Tree {sad face}. I spent most of the day sleeping on Saturday {thank you Nini and Buck}. I had a bit of a pity party being so sick. I will spare you all of my issues but let's just say that I felt like a 
One of the perks of the restful Saturday- I was able to catch up on all my favorite blogs. Here are some highlights...
There are 2 new additions in our bathroom these days and I thought I would share since they have been making me so happy. Our "Don't Shave" sign; we got it at the Renegade Fair a couple months ago. It has been hiding in my desk drawer until I found the perfect spot... our bathroom of course. And second the mirror on the counter. I bought this at the Long Beach flea market years and years ago {pre Ross}. It had been stored away in a box that hadn't been opened until I was cleaning out stuff for a recent garage sale. I adore this mirror and never really had a great place for it when I bought it, I just new I had to have it. I feel like my bathroom was made for it, do you see the velvet on the back is the exact same color as the tub. so fun.
Hope you all are healthy and had a good week, mine has been a bit nuts {hence the tardy postings}. Tomorrow I am having a shower for a good friend of mine. Here are a couple snaps that are a bit of a sneak peak. I have two sleeping guys {both sick} so I better run... just wanted to say hello and have a lovely weekend.
