Monday, March 8, 2010 Posted in personal
For the past three weeks, I’ve been carrying around a little secret and I’m just too excited to keep it hidden any longer!
So here’s my little announcement on the blog … we’re going to have a little addition this coming October - my own little baby model!!!!
Yes, I’m eight weeks pregnant with baby #4 and yes, my belly is already starting to pop out (what is with that? Is it because it’s the fourth one?!) … and a few people in town - like my parents and my inlaws - know about that we’re expecting baby #4 and living in a small town like Orangeville, well, word spreads like wild fire so I thought I better get it out there officially before the entire town knows!
I know it’s a bit early to announce a pregnancy - and yes, I am so afraid and nervous that I could still miscarry …. but I am trusting God on this one and praying that He will keep my little bambino safe and snug until October.
Soooo … as a mom to three {fun-loving} little girls, all I can help but wonder is if this one will be a boy or another girl?!?! What do you guys think? I really don’t know if we will find out - most likely we WON’T find out the gender and keep it a suprise until the end. Either way, I SOOOO already have a girl name and a boy name picked out. 
In fact, I’ve been wanting another baby for quite a while now and this is just a pleasant blessing in our family’s life.
Oh trust me, I know it will be nuts - four kids under foot and a business to run - but I am up for the challenge. I also have a fantastic network of moms with three or more children so we can all vent to each other when we think we might be nutso somedays! 
I am so excited to meet this little baby and am already hoping he or she has a full head of black, dark hair like my little Lyla’s hair when she was born (and she kept it!).
So … I’m sure … over the course of the next months, you will be seeing lots of growing belly pictures and hearing lots of pregnancy stories from this crazy momma. Barefoot and pregnant. Yup, that’s what I will be this summer.
Now, can someone pass me the gingerale? My tummy is a bit queasy.
As promised … it’s time to announce the winner of this week’s *REALLY AWESOME* giveaway, hosted by Simple Indulgence. If you haven’t checked out Janiet Moore’s site yet, click the link and go see what product would suit your fancy!
Okay, so using random.org to generate a random number, the winner is:
#35 Catherine
Yayy! So glad it’s Catherine that won! She’s one of my first ever clients from way back when and she is just an amazing women and mother to her three little boys!
Catherine, you know what to do - just fire me off an e-mail and I will hook you up! :)
A big thank you to Simple Indulgence for hosting the giveaway! I absolutely love their products and love that they are not only Canadian made, but made right here in our sweet town of Orangeville. :)
And because no post is complete without an image … totally in love with this image …
… Daddy will love you
and sing you to sleep
Love you forever-
A promise he’ll keep.
Rock-a-bye baby
In Daddy’s arms,
Daddy will hold you
Safe from all harm …
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Posted in personal
Today, we baked. Big surprise, eh? I like to bake with the girls each Monday … so today …
We creamed. We mixed. We stirred.
We made “pumpkie muffins” … as Lyla calls them.
And … um … wow …… can I just say you HAVE to try out this recipe! To quote my husband:
“Best muffins IN. THE. WORLD.”
Recipe, please, you say? You can find it here at the Groceries to Go blog.
And I’m not just sayin’ they’re good … because as many of my friends would agree I STINK at making muffins. Half of the time, I bake them and turn around and toss them all in the same day. I don’t know what worked so well in this recipe, but seriously …. DELISH.
Yes …. fresh coffee… fresh week … fresh muffin …
Life is good.
We also did a few Easter crafts …
An Easter egg tree.
… and then Wonder Great-Grandma showed up with seeds and potting soil! Yeah!
It was messy but it was awesome … we planted zinnias, sunflowers, cucumbers & radishes … now, I know they may not all make it to the “REAL” spring, but it’s a learning activity for the girls.
Lucia made a huge mess and never actually planted anything. That’s okay. She’s two. I’ll forgive her.
Now … let the waiting begin … let’s see what sprouts over the next few weeks … we’ll keep you posted …
18 days till it’s officially spring!
Monday, March 1, 2010 Posted in Babies
“Hearts entwined
Twenty fingers, twenty toes,
two sweet babies with cheeks of rose.
Born on the same day, two gifts from above,
lives entwined, two babies to love.”
~Author Unknown
A few more sneak peeks of the little As - Avery & Ava … twin sisters who are just too precious for words…
(Another fabulous hat made with love by my Awesome Grandma!)
The four sisters … Alexis, Ava, Avery & Allyson!
Congratulations again to Jay and Michelle! You are both so blessed and will have your arms as full as your heart! Hugs! xo
P.S. Don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway -
Her arrival has been highly anticipated … her birth was something we were all waiting for … her little self has already stolen so much affection …
Welcome to the world, little Elleora. You are so loved and blessed - born, as baby #4, into such an amazing family. And as always, for me, it’s such a pleasure to work with families and clients that are friends. Elleora’s family certainly does hold a special place in my heart!
Doesn’t she just brighten up a dull February day? She certainly did for me. :)
Speaking of winter …
….I think it’s time for something to brighten our own selves this dreary winter week: a giveaway from Simple Indulgence.
I’ve been wanting to feature this awesome business for a few months now - I purchased quite a few of their items for Christmas presents this year and everyone LOVES their amazing body products!
But who wouldn’t with a name like whipped sugar scrub and goddess? Yes, ladies, it’s time to indulge. Plain and simple.
These spa quality products are loaded with natural and healthy ingredients, perfect for a long dry winter, wouldn’t you agree?
And you know what else is pretty cool? They’re all made here in Orangeville. I love that!
So this week, the giveaway is the following:
Burst Velvety Soft Body Wash
Burst Sugar Scrub
Burst Shea Butter
Just leave a comment here on the blog and you will be entered for the giveaway! Oh, and can I just say, I love it when you guys leave a comment! It gives me an idea as to who and where this blog reaches, so please, oh please, don’t be shy. Share with me and let me know you’re out there!
Happy Weekending!
Friday, February 26, 2010 Posted in personal
“In my dreams, I could be a Princess, and that’s what I was.
Like most little girls, I believed nothing less than a Prince could make my dreams come true.”
How is it at the tender age of just-turned-two they know what falling in love is? Or at least, they think they do…
Every time I bring up the fact that we’ll be raising three teenage girls in the next 10 years, my husband nearly has a heart attack. All I know is …. I want those sweet hearts protected from as much hurt as possible… I’m currently reading How to Raise a Modern Day Princess … it’s been quite a read so far (when I actually get time - it’s taking me months!) and I’m really loving it!
I just wish they could stay little forever …
Yeeeeeahhhhhh!!!!!
Today was FABULOUS day of mini session at the Lina Lounge!
Have you been there yet with your kiddos? If not, you just have to check it out! I love that place and more importantly, I love Caroline, the owner! She’s just so awesome and sweet and loving. Her lounge is a fantastic place for moms to bring their kids to - you can do crafts, play games, dance, create, and just sit back and relax and know your children are having a great time!
So today we set up the studio and did some mini sessions there - it was SO. MUCH. FUN. Just a sample of today …
More to come later! This just a tiny taste … OH my WORD. Too cute. I love him!
And the amazing Caroline (the big brains and creativity behind the groovy Lina Lounge) and her cutie-pie, Hartley!
Cute little Tanner …
Fabulous, fabulous day …. {sigh} … fills my heart with happiness. I really do have the BEST job in the world. And another awesome part - my kids got to play with daddy behind me all afternoon in the lounge! They had a blast and were tuckered out when they got home, happy smiles across their faces as they begged to go back again soon …
{And seriously - didn’t my dad do a great job with the backdrop? I’m so proud of my dad. He’s awesome. He’s built some fabulous projects in his lifetime - this is nothing to what he’s done in the “real” world - like the Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, one of the ski lodges being used at the Winter Olympics … oh, and Rose Cottage! What is Rose Cottage, you ask? Oh, just wait until the spring, if you haven’t already see this beauty in pictures! I am so blessed.}
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Posted in Babies
My dad rocks.
Yes, I just wanted to say that. He made me this awesome backdrop for the studio and I got to try it out today for the first time - thank you to Sweet Baby Devon who was an absolute delight today!
Thank you VERY much, dad!! You are fantastic!
And can I just add that the bed is pretty fun in the studio too (even if it does take up too much room)?
More pics of Devon will probably hit the blog later, but I wanted to say that big thank you to my dad right away! Dads really are great …. :)
P.S. A really, nice giveaway is coming up - for women only! Or, hmm, I guess it’s for men if they want to buy it for their sweetie pie …. stay tuned!
I just can’t seem to get ahead of my to-do list today … the hours are slipping by very quickly and I know my to-do list will be even longer tomorrow. {sigh}
Trying not to feel overwhelmed.
Trying to remember every day is a new day. Even if it has yesterday’s chores on it.
Trying to multitask.
… Lacey drew this picture of our family recently… I am going to frame it.
I love it.
Lyla drew a daddy. Or something like him.
Our family - updated photo for the record books. :)
Hope you are getting more work done than I am today!
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