Target while Pregnant

Have you ever gone into Target to buy one thing, and ended up leaving with half the store? Of course you have! Target is tricky. 

Shopping at Target while pregnant is one thousand times harder than normal! Yesterday I walked in with my list in hand... then my prego brain took control. I started wandering around in a happy euphoria. I lost my list. Purchased some items I’m sure were not on my list. And walked out of there with $60 less in our account and confused at what just happened. Ummmm, what!? Sorry husband, it's the baby's fault?!

Pregnancy-Week 19, Amazing vs. Awkward

The Amazing

1. Baby boy is growing healthy and strong! Husband and I had our first ultrasound a few weeks ago, where we saw baby boy moving all around, and literally waving at us! Our doctor said that he is growing right on schedule and is about 6 inches long now. Keep growing little one.
2. Pregnancy pants. Okay so up until today I really did not want to like any pregnancy clothes. I just wanted to wear my regular clothes and stick to maxi dresses, etc. However, my sweet mother-in-law gave me a pair of prego shorts for my birthday and I tried them on today. HEAVENLY! This wide-load pregnant mama is now a pregnancy pant believer. Who knew I'd cave so easily!?

The Awkward

1. I had a complete stranger rub my belly this week. Not just touch my belly, because that would have been awkward enough. She had both hands fully on my belly, rubbing in a circular motion for a full 30 seconds. I felt like I was a car getting dried off at the carwash!
2. Thinking I could squeeze by anything now! My truck was parked a little too close to a wall in our garage and I told husband, “No it’s fine, I can squeeze in!” Not even close. Husband looked at me with compassionate eyes that were really saying, “yea nice try babe. I knew you wouldn’t fit, but if I had said that you might breakdown into a crying fit, so I’ll just keep quiet.” He is oh so wise.

Windshield Wipers

Via Pinterest/Yokoyama

Who knew how necessary windshield wipers were!? Oh wait, you all did? Everyone besides me in the world apparently knew. I’ve been using the same wipers for about 10 years now and over the last decade they have become less and less… helpful. However since I live in sunny Southern California I don’t need them very often so I didn’t notice they were unwilling to preform their duties. 

There comes a point when wipers are pretty much useless and you need to hang your head outside of the car, while it is raining, in order to drive. Lesson learned.

Ringing in the New Year

 

 

As you can see, my New Years Eve was ridiculously fun! Husband and I spent the evening with several of our favorite people. We played games, BBQ’d some delicious kabobs, laughed so hard our stomachs hurt, and of course took WAY too many photobooth pictures! Okay, okay... You're right... You can never have too many photobooth pictures.  I agree! How did you spend your New Years Eve?

Welcome to the family baby Lucas

What is it about newborn babies that makes you realize what a miracle life is? This week my older sister, Lisa, her husband, Anson, and two kids, Chloe and Vincent welcomed a new member into their family. Baby Lucas was 7 lbs, 9 oz. and came into this world with 10 perfect little toes, 10 flawless little fingers, sweetly plump lips and a rather powerful set of lungs. I must say, I love newborn babes cries. They are so pure and lovable. Of course, I’m not listening to them cry at 3am, so it’s still cute to me!

I had the honor of being there when big sister, Chloe, met Lucas for the first time. She glanced his way, and I’m pretty sure she thought, “Yep, that’s a baby.” Graciously, baby Lucas had a gift for his big sis, and she loved it! Lucas is already so thoughtful. I wasn’t there when Lucas gave his big brother, Vincent a gift but I’m sure Vincent loved it, and Lucas of course.

Welcome to the family Baby Lucas. You are already loved so so very much!

  

big yawns

 

Decorating PeaTree

For some reason I have to name our tree each year. I don't know why I have to... I just do! This year our lovely evergreen (really only truly green until about Dec. 22nd when the needles start falling off at an alarming and rapid pace) has affectionally been named PeaTree. It is un-perfect in sweets ways, and it makes me love it more. Husband and I picked up PeaTree a little over a week ago and since then our apartment has smelled delicious! I'm pretty sure that my favorite part of getting a real tree is the smell. Anyone else? Well husband and I have a tradition that on every vacation we take, we buy an ornament to remind us of our adventure! Then while decorating the tree we pull out the ornaments and tell stories of each adventure. This year we adorned PeaTree with our memories and enjoyed the evening sipping coco and just enjoying each others company. 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I could not be happier to about Thanksgiving this year! In addition to getting to see my family that lives locally, my in-laws will be joining us this year! Plus, husband and I are driving up to Nor. Cal to visit my brother and sis-in-law Thursday night! Yay for us! Expect weekend pictures, and hopefully some fun stories when we get back! Travel safe Everyone!

Plus, my store (www.StylefoxShop.com) is having a 15-50% off EVERYTHING sale starting today! Check out the new items that have just arrived, and get a jump on your Christmas shopping!

Bubble necklaces? Yes please!

www.StylefoxShop.com is having a bubble necklaces sale! Buy one, Get one 1/2 off! Get a jump on your Christmas shopping, or just spoil yourself a little!

Are you here to stay Fall?

 It’s official! Fall is here! Now you may be thinking, “Well technically it has been fall for a few weeks, where have you been Laura!?!” Nope. In my book if it is 100 degrees, I have my air conditioner going full blast all day, it’s 10pm and I’m still sweating, it’s not Fall yet. The only reason I know that Fall is here for sure is because I found this on my cooled off patio. This pretty red, auburn and mustard yellow leaf. Then it rained yesterday! Oh the rain brings joy to my heart. Plus I don’t have to have the AC on all the time so it saves us a few bucks! Thank you Jesus for sending the rain! Keep it coming!

Stylefox giveaway on The Leaflet!

I have teamed up with Casey over at the Leaflet today for a giveaway! Casey is a dear friend of mine that just brings joy to all that know her. PLUS her blog is AMAZING! It is full of her daily adventures being a newly married, youth pastors wife, with fashion tips, yummy recipes and lots of laughs. Check out her blog for all the details!