Hide & Seek???

This is Jase's version.

Bless his bones... he's not very good at this game.

But he tries.

Finished... Finally!

My mother helped me complete my Pandora Bracelet last weekend.  

She bought me this cute little addition, and it was all I needed to fill it up!

It's time to start a new one... that'll be first on my Christmas wishlist!

Week 16 Update

Yesterday's doctor appointment went great!  Except for the fact that Jase and I have been sick since last week.  The verdict: Walking Pneumonia.  But we both got Z Packs and are hoping to feel better soon!

Baby's heart rate this week was 146.  That's a LOT different than the 170 reading we got last time.  She assured me it was normal for it to jump around.  So, everybody that was calling "girl" after my last visit might be changing their vote.  

(I'm still secretly hoping for a boy - but, of course, I'll be happy either way.)

Baby this week:

-Baby's getting ready for a major growth spurt.  In the next few weeks, baby will double in size and gain several inches in length!

-Right now, it's about the size of an avocado - 4 1/2 inches from head to rump and 3 1/2 ounces.

-Eyes and ears have moved much closer to their final position.

-Baby has started growing toenails, and hair patterns are forming on his bald little scalp.

Mommy this week:

Not much change... just a little weight gain.

Doctor's scales said 5 pounds.  I can live with that!

 EXCITING NEWS:  Ultrasound in 3 weeks to find out what the little munchkin is!!!

Naked

I've had this lovely gem for a while now, but I don't believe I've ever told you how awesome it is.

When I first purchased the Urban Decay Naked Palette, I wasn't that impressed.  It had been hyped up on YouTube, sold out EVERYWHERE, and I was so excited to finally get it... but then I was kind of disappointed.  

But after several months of playing with it, I've decided I DO really love it.  It's so versatile.  This could be your only eyeshadow palette in your collection, and you'd be just fine.

So many options.  

I decided to start playing around with the different looks, and here's one I created recently.

(I'm not really great at photographing myself, so the pics don't do the look justice... but trust me, it's soft, yet still a little dramatic, and easy to do!) 

These are the colors in the palette... I used 5 of them.  Seems like a lot, but I promise it was easy.

I used:

 Hustle #10 - all over lid and up into crease

Toasted #9 - on top of hustle to soften and give a sheen

Naked #3 - to soften crease 

Sin #2 - on inner half of lid (this is my FAVORITE COLOR!)

Virgin #1 - tear duct/inner corner

I also used MAC's Brule as my highlight color - it's a matte shade.  However, you could just use Virgin, which would give a little shimmer under your brows.

Here's the look:

             Here's everything else I used on my face:

-Garnier Dark Circle Eye Roller - AWESOME - This product has pretty much done away with concealor under my eyes.

-Maybelline Super Stay in Sand Beige

-Merle Norman Ultra Powder foundation in Ultra Neutral

-e.l.f. Countouring Blush and Bronzing Powder duo

Sonia Kashuk flat top brush for foundation

e.l.f. Complexion Brush for powder/bronzer

Merle Norman blush brush - not pictured

-e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer - just as good as Urban Decay P.P. and it's $1

-Naked Palette/MAC's Brule

-Urban Decay 24/7 liner pencil in Whiskey

-Covergirl Lash Blast mascara in Black

-Merle Norman lipstick in Caramel Apple

-Eyeshadow brushes are combo of Sonia Kashuk, Merle Norman, and random brushes I've accumulated.

Hope you enjoyed this post.. I look forward to doing more looks using the great palette!!!

I would definitely suggest buying Naked Palette if you have a chance!

Dinner Date

The night I picked up the Leaves candle, I also had dinner with my little man.

Daddy was working late, so we just had our own little date night.

Stix was calling our names.

making shadow puppets as the sun went down.

Dinner on the patio = perfection.

Love Love Love

I bought this candle last week after hearing much love for it on YouTube.

And everyone was right... it's fabulous!

I can't wait to try other scents (they were out when I went to the store) like Fireside Marshmallows.  YUM!

My house smells like Fall, and I LOVE it!!

Head on over to Bath and Body Works and see for yourself!

Week 15 Update

Another week has passed... this is going by much faster than I anticipated.

I have so much on my to-do list.... and I can't wait to tackle it!  One thing at a time.

This week's update:  not much has changed!  HA.  I know I say that every week, but I promise, it's true.  My next doctor's appointment is a week away and I can't WAIT to hear that little heartbeat.  It makes all your worries melt away... it says, "everything's okay, Mom... I'm just hanging out."

Baby this week:

-Baby measures 4 inches long, from crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces - the size of an apple.

-Lungs are beginning to develop, legs are growing longer, and all its joints and limbs are "moveable."

-Although the eyelids are still fused shut, baby can sense light.

-Taste buds are forming on that tiny tongue.

Now, this is NOT our baby, but it amazes me that this is what our baby could look like at this very moment.  It's amazing to know that this little 2 1/2 ounce, 4 inch long creature in my belly is just a miniature version of what he/she will look like in a few short months when we meet face to face.

Amazing.