Angel Game

Last night we dared the rain to scare us away and headed out to our 1st Angel game! We only had 3 tickets so Gus brought Wes along to entertain him while I chatted with Becky on Gmail most of the game (hahaha!). It wasn’t too cold and no rain so we stayed a while and enjoyed some yummy hot chocolate. Hopefully we will get to go to a lot of games this year even tho my awesome hookup gave up his seats this season (boo brother!)

April Showers Bring Me Some May Flowers Please!

Sunday my mother-in-law came over to help Gus and I plant up the backyard. After a wonderful morning sleeping in we cleaned up the house and then headed to Home Depot to do some plant shopping. We decided to try to stick to our budget knowing that our yard is SO big that we can’t plant all we want to at once. So we stuck with several colors of petunias and some tomatoes. Gus planted his Topsy Turvey and Silvia and I worked on the flowers. It was a beautiful day to plant since it was really overcast and cool and we got it all done pretty fast! After digging, planting and cleanup, we headed inside and cheffed up some Carne Asada with homemade pico de gallo (so delish!). I can’t wait till we can plant my herb garden and I can start cooking fresh!

Another FABULOUS RCE Wedding

Saturday I had the pleasure of co-ordinating (Lauren's word for it) the Lydle/Hayward wedding with Rebecca Calagna Events at the Langham in Pasadena. Becky worked VERY hard and created one of the most beautiful weddings I have had the pleasure to assist on. She is one talented lady! I only took one pic with my cell during the ceremony so here it is, Beck has WAY better ones! I powered thru the day with the help of the gals and a few (only a few) chocolate covered pretzels. I did experience a little preggo clumsiness which killed me inside but about that time I knew it was time to go home and rest. Becky you are a wonderfully talented and organized lady and I LOVE doing events with you!

Murphey's Law Wekend

I had every intention of surviving a PACKED weekend and ended up trying to survive the flu. Friday I calmed a screaming baby that was getting over the flu (because for some reason no one else would calm her so I had to do it) and guess what, yep, the flu got me. Murphy’s Law was kicking in big time and also strapped us with a broken water pump in Gus’ work truck which had us out $500 and a almost a whole days work for him. By the time he got home Friday night it was so late and he was so tired that we had to bail on the W2 barbeque and crashed early. I am SOOOOO bummed I missed seeing Wendy but extremely glad I didn’t go and get her sick!

Saturday I was suposed to get a haircut (canceled due to water pump) and then go to a Chili Cookoff (also canceled due to lack of $ for water pump) but it still was promising and I spent the day cleaning and organizing the house. Jeff and Erika came over for dinner (dinner out canceled due...o you get it) and then all 4 of us headed to Universal City Walk for “Kevin and Bean's April Foolishness.” Gus and I have been looking forward to this for a year and it was AWESOME!!!!! It’s a charity event for Boarding for Breast Cancer with all these comedians on 1 stage!!!

Jay Mohr was killing us with his impressions and Lightning Bolt stories

And this is our FAVORITE comedian lately: Bill Burr, he's SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO funny, you have to check him out!

**photos from kroq.com, no we were not that close!

We had the BEST time and I laughed so hard all night!

Sunday I woke up at 5 am with the tummy churning and then it hit me, it hit me BAD. I know I don’t need to go in to details for ya :) I was laid up on the couch and since we are only 11 weeks along and I was losing fluids fast we called the doctor and they got me in that afternoon. We had to miss Easter with Gus’ family so our holiday was spent in the Dr’s office and on the couch. The only thing I could manage to keep down was chicken broth or water for 24 hours. Monday I was feeling better but really sore and I ached all over but I had to go to work and run payroll since no one there knows how to do it, so I spent the morning in my office with the door shut and got it done. After that I went home and slept and by 5 pm felt much better. I knew I was feeling better when all I wanted was Oreos so my wonderful hubby ran to the store and got me Oreos and Tomato Soup for dinner (my hero).

We survived and a big middle finger to you Murphy’s Law!!!!!

They've Staked Out Their Spots

The Twins decided they like the new couch and staked out their napping spots! This was all 4 of us (even tho I am not in the pic I was crashed out on the other side of the couch) watching a movie last night while Daddy was playing softball.   After a big nap Jordan learned how to play fetch with her rubberband and we had a couple hours of fun throwing it across the room and she would bring it right back to me.  I really think she thinks she's a dog sometimes!

It's Coming Together!

I'm so excited to introduce you to our new couch! We have this odd shaped living room and needed a large sectional to complete the space and I finally found one that fits, was in our budget, and the right style. Thanks to a little Craigslist hunting this beauty was available from a couple relocating and it's only 6 months old and was 1/2 of what we were quoted to have one custom built. They also had the bookcase I wanted from IKEA so I picked that up too. I am addicted to CL and it's hard to find something in my house that's NOT from CL!!!! Now all we need is a dresser for the Nursery and we are done with the big furniture purchases, WOO-HOO! O and we need to hang the TV over the fireplace too, Gus reminds me of that daily  :)

Can't wait to have you all over soon, now I just need to work on the backyard... pool parties coming soon!

Hello weekend, I have been waiting for you!!!

Work drags along each day and yet week by week Saturday still rolls around, and I greet thee with a HUGE hello and smile on my face. I am living for the weekends these days, dealing with the chinese water torture that is my work I count down the days, hours, minutes until I get to sleep in, see my friends, and not deal with the Monday - Friday hell that is my job.

This past weekend was so great and eventful that I only took ONE PICTURE!!! And can you believe it was of the twins?!?!? HAHAHA! Friday we went out to dinner with the Lawrence’s and then to Bigs for some laughter with the Pi boys.

Saturday was super busy! Brunch with the Cooking Club at Bianca’s had us delighting in Crème Brule French Toast (happy baby in the tummy) and catching up with good friends on the rooftop deck in Long Beach. I had to head straight out to Tustin for an old coworker from Chilis baby shower to welcome baby Blake to the Meller family in a few weeks. It was so much fun to catch up with the gals that I used to bartend with and see how much our lives have changed since our late nights and Vegas trips with the Chiliheads.   I am so happy that we have kept in touch and even though it may only be 2 times a year, we still delight in seeing each other and reminiscing over the good ole days.

Sunday was the absolute BEST day of them all tho! After a walk to Starbucks for a decaf latte I got to spend the entire day in my swimsuit by the pool…..insert ahhhhhs here. Gus and I spent the day together outside reading, eating, and enjoying the sunny weather. We tried to go in the pool when it got hot, but it felt like a million ice cubes stinging my feet so that idea ended real quick! We ended the evening with leftover pasta and “The Ugly Truth” (very funny I highly recommend). So here is the only picture from what I deemed a FABULOUS weekend!

Well if you haven't heard.....

Gus and I are expecting our little Bean in late October.  We are officially 9 weeks along and thot it was time to spread the news to you all.  We got to see the baby this morning and all is well, little heart beating very fast and growing right on schedule. 

I am feeling really good minus the extreme tiredness.  It hits me in the afternoon and it basically feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest, so that's no so fun.  If I rest for about 15 minutes it goes away and I can make it thru the rest of my day until I get home and plop on the couch at night.  Other than that I feel really good, no morning sickness yet, keep your fingers crossed that it stays away for the next 7 months  ;)

Thank you all for your support, love, and prayers this past year as Gus and I leap into this fun adventure.  Lots of updates will be coming!

A Party For 2!

Saturday we celebrated Van's 3rd Birthday and his cousin Audrey's 1st birthday!  Van got a wonderful gift for his 2nd birthday last year, his new cousin Audrey!  So from here on out looks like lots of double parties with the fam!  We had the taco guy there (YUMMMMM) and lots of candy and bubbles in the yard.  Doc's birthday is Tuesday so we wished him a happy 35th too [in case you don't know Mike and Doc are my cousins and Gus' best friends, we met thru them].  

Van got a new bike and helmet from Mike and April, he had the cutest expression of surprise when they rolled it out but I was behind him so I missed the picture but here are some party pics!

Aunt Mary Kay blew us away again this year with all the cakes she made.  She is SOOOOO talented, she made Van's chocolate lolly pop cake (lollys are vans 2nd fave candy, gum balls are #1) Audrey's small white cake, a larger carrot cake AND a cheesecake from scratch.  As you can see we had to have some of all FOUR!!! 

Little miss Audrey was so tired that she fell asleep eating her cake!

We had a wonderful time, love you Shafers!

A cold has struck our house...

On top of already not feeling well Gus brought home a little cold the other day!  He normally is a baby when he's sick but he's pulling it together this time around, he even made dinner the last 3 nights in a row, AND DID THE CLEANUP!  love him <3 

I HATE being sick, and being sick on top of that.  The thing that really sucks is I'm not sick enough to stay home from work!  This is gonna be one of those lingering colds with lots of sneezes and headaches, BOOOOOOOOOO!  My baby Jordan is keeping me comfy, everyday after work when I get home she crawls up on my tummy and keeps me warm for a good late evening nap.  Love that baby!  I have officially figured out she is going to be traumatized when a baby shows up, she already hates hearing them cry on tv, hahaha, we are in for it!

Mama's big JordanGirl