complete hotness.

Holy Hot! Summertime weather is official on the island. I love sunshine and everything grand but packed two deep is causing the blood in my body to quickly rise to the surface. A plus in this matter is that I am tanning pretty quickly, and like I always say, tan fat is much easier on the eyes than white fat. Ive never been super preg in the summer before so this is quite a new take on this adventure. Two words come to mind right now:
CHOCOLATE-ICECREAM !!

VIA SCENTABLE.COM

YUMMY. So do I get two scoops to ensure each baby gets a bite?

fist pump.

Shew, well after quite awhile I am back at it. The blog was temporarily down due to my lack in knowledge of email log ins and what have yous. So here I am, belly growing and all things good, other than my recent flare up of leg cramps. The sex of the babes will be determined late June so cross you fingers I am hoping they will get one of each. I already have two girls and a baby niece so the wallet would like one of each :)

Alot has been going on here at the home front, lets look at some pictures....

The Porch with its new accessories. I think it turned out quite nice.At some glances I feel it is borderline clutter, but that's me right now, filled to the tippy top!

 Esta Marie certainly has been enjoying the new porch additions as well. They haven't been christened by a Popsicle yet but I'm sure the day is shortly approaching.

I have also picked up a new found hobby, in which I have a excellent teacher...watercolor.

Yes, I am still practicing, I'm not quite at that place of an actual picture but everyone starts somewhere don't they?

This was my Mother's Day gift from the hub and kiddies, isn't she sweet?
He read the blog and was on the galvanized bucket mission, not exactly what I had in mind but I love it just the same!


And Lastly, very exciting news...the hubs new business is up and running!!!

A very exciting time in our lives!!

Enjoy the sunshine.

laaaazzzzzzzzzzy sundee.

A lazy sundee must call for a productive Monday! Lets hope so.

Peak perfection. My new favorite flower, the cabbage rose. Who would have thought, the hater of everything rose. Life has a funny way of changing the mind.

Dear Diary.

Pregnancy is very different each and every go around, and although I have only had two previous, this one seems to beat the pastimes. Yesterday I was at the doctor to find that everything is going well, the belly is growing and is a little larger than average but extremely normal for twins, and with minimal weight gain, I can deal with that. And no, there will be NO progression pictures on this blog...sorry.

To mention a few of the differences lets start with the kiddies, Esta Marie, when asked, "Esta, whats in mommy's belly," she replies "mamie babies." Not a typical response. Raelyn's friends on the other hand still cant quite figure why my mid section is expanding yet Raelyn is adamant that she is not having another sibling. And lastly, the hub...yes he was involved in the previous pregnancy but that worry factor for this one is on maximum hiatus. He is completely convinced that there is something seriously wrong with me because I enjoy 1-2 hr naps daily, of course the doctor reminded him that the two little lemons where literally sucking the life out of me.

For me, I feel almost guilty about telling people that I am a surrogate, like I'm being showy about it. Which in fact I am not, I just feel it is only fair to be honest with others as well as my self that these are not my babies. No one likes to be mislead.

the Zoe push Project.

Rachael Zoe, a favorite celeb of mine has had baby! It actually shocks me but I am super thrilled for the new season of the Rachael Zoe Project to see this mommy in action. Rodge, her hubby, was so excited with her and his new little man Skyler that he popped a "push gift" on her. And popped is an understatement, we are talking 10 carat diamond cushion cut ring!! I know right. So this morning there was major controversy between the sexes on the appropriateness of the all new popular "push gift." Oh yeah, I was as shocked as the next to here women express nationally that they didn't feel it was necessary to receive a gift of appreciation. Well let me just say those women are whack, they have either never given birth or are trapped in some twisted world, I wanted to call and say, "Ladies, please! You may not want a gift for labor and delivery but don't ruin it for those of us who would enjoy the thought and appreciation." One lady actually said her gift, she felt like, was feeling her baby kick...hmm OK well nothing would seal the deal of endless nites of kicks and squirms like a strongly iced finger!

I'm wondering, will I receive a "push gift"? Although my expectations are quite smaller than Mrs. Zoe. I mean there is like a million people involved in this excitement, surely a peace of jewelry would ease my mind and quickly start the recovery. And with two, I know women do it all the time, but lets remember...I am not that typical woman!

via People

"Push gift" - a gift given to a women after "pushing" the baby out- really after delivering.
So sweet I know.

take a deep breath.

The hub and I joined a couples group that focuses on successful marriages. No our marriage is not on the rocks, it is always good to reconnect and make sure your doing all you can do to make your spouse happy. Anyway, in the most recent session the topic was on your  focus, and to relax..be diligent but not determined. Press on for what you want but be careful of your sacrifices.

It isn't a chore for me to beat myself up for not having this thriving career that I swore I would always have. And then I remind myself that my career isn't booming for a reason, clearly my KIDS! I chose to raise my children to the best of my ability and focus on my career at a later date, no surrogacy was not my career of choice, ha ha.

I have always put my hand in many different pots and used to have a hard time saying no. Here recently it hasn't been as hard, my brain might say sure but my body and my mouth have no problem saying no!
The Lord does say in Psalms 23:2 "He makes me lay down in green pastures," so maybe this double blessing is Him saying its time for me to lay low for awhile, eating what I want is my green pasture :)

Maybe you weren't given baby A and baby B but there is still plenty of room to relax. Its hard to loose focus and feel the need to conquer the world, but the most important thing is family. Believe me I am preaching to the choir right now, if anyone needs reminding of the importance of time with your hubby and babes it me!
Hug them a little extra today and take a deep breathe, tomorrow brings another 24hrs.

Happy Happy Mommy's Day.

If not for obvious reason's this is a very respectable day for me. I absolutely LOVE my mom, we are tight as ticks and I love every second of it. I know I am so blessed to have been given a mom like her, and anyone who knows her knows exactly what I mean.

So I promised myself that this Mother's Day post would not be some sap sap inspirational post because to be quite honest I cant stand mush like that. I have found a few quotes that sum up my outlook on motherhood. I love love love my kiddies, anyone and everyone knows that but motherhood is sooo much more than just love, snugs, and kisses (my favorites)

"cleaning up with children is like shoveling in a blizzard"
-unknown

"Id like to be the ideal mother but I'm too busy raising my kids"
-unknown

"Its amazing how quickly the kids learn the operation of the DVD (ipod, computer, cellphone,etc) , yet are unable to understand the vacuum cleaner"
-Etienne Marchal

"My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance"
-Tim Allen

I love me some giggles! For all you mommy's and mommy's to be out there, you ROCK! The world cant get enough GOOD mommy's. Enjoy your day and love on a mommy.

fire up the feet.

I think I mentioned earlier that I had a few weddings to attend in the next couple of months. Well I dont know about you but I feel it is only necessary to buy at least one new item or accessory for each and every wedding. What I dont understand is why I cant have these...



2011 Louis Vuitton



If the red bottoms dont make it obvious,
Christian Louboutin 2011

..ah aha how silly of me, I know why I cant have these, because clearly I dont make a gazillion $$'s.
How could I forget. Eye candy for now my little sweet babies.

needed: outside attention.

As many of you know,  the family vacation took place last week..woohoo. Anyone with small children know what kind of "vacation" takes place with the little ones, God love um. Any who on our adventure we stopped at the hubs grandparents. As we were heading out of the good ol country town I started noticing every one's porches. And let me just say, well well...country has turned chic! So cute, women certainly put a positive touch on yards. From matching rocking chairs and throw pillows to monogrammed door hangers. I know you are probably thinking, "gross," but oh no so super cute. Of course it is a must that I dossie up my porch. Mine is going to be a little more tricky, its hard to find fabrics to go with Playschool's pastel pink and yellow play house, as well as it has to be thought up about the 100mph wind we receive here on the island.

Of course this is what I would love love love to have, but sorry Trina your Turk is just not in the budget.

I mean really, have you ever? So cute!

This doesn't quite take my breath away, but I think paired with geometric navy blue and white pillows and  a cute tablecloth atop my round glass tables certainly should spruce the ol porch!

And might I just add these are from the Home Depot, much more affordable. Hank, natures elements, two year terror and mess maker bring it on!