This 1st trimester is making me feel like crap!

I am due in late june so i have a while to go. My 1st pregnancy was so smooth and i was never sick, i just slept a lot. But this time around not so much. Im like an old person. My hips hut from sleeping on my sides, i can nod off at any given time, i have zero energy, i get nauseated easily, etc...

At least I'm not throwing up, i am very thankful for that.

Crossing my fingers that the 2nd trimester is better!

Wedding advise from a plus size bridesmaid!

Don't ask someone to be in your wedding if you can't put them all in the same dress or let them do different dress in the same color. 

I was asked to be apart of a wedding and was shown the dress and i knew i couldn't fit it the store didn't even have my size, hello! She wanted to put me in a different dress(in not the maid of honor)? I would have embarrassed (I'm so fat i had to get a different dress) and it would have made the bide look stupid( why is she in a different dress? oh she was to big or the dress u liked so u just put her in another?). So i bowed out i wasn't going to wear a different dress and the dress she wanted didm tome in my size. I felt i had no other option.

The best thing you should do if you have bridesmaids with different body types or even style is give them a color and let them pick out a dress they are comfortable in. I did this for a wedding recently and i showed her the one i wanted to get she like it and it ran smoothly that way.

The INCREDIBLE women at Disneyland

We took at trip to cali in september 2012 for my brother in laws wedding and we decided to go to Disneyland as well cause we thought, when are we going to be in cali again? 

So since we have a 3 year old and i don't like rides to much we did more family oriented rides and character encounters! This first story was what happened on tuesday September 18th 2012

So when researching all things Disneyland i read about a place where the princesses all hung out in one area where you could come and meet them. Of course that was priority #1! Hello you can't go to any Disney park with out meeting a princess. Mid day me and my mother-in-law stood in line with violet to meet her princesses, the boys went to go ride some rides. The whole time she had already spotted Snow White and she could hear violet saying her name. 

This was her posing while we waited in line. Btw this is the best Snow White ever Dead on!

The way the line worked was a snake method and there was a stage area where you could meet them one at a time. Keep in mind this is an open area and we could see the stage and all the princesses. When we got up to the front of the stage area a bit in the middle near some stairs with a rope blocking guest off. Around this time was the switch out. Basically they would take a break and new ones would come out. So on her way out snow white gave violet some special attention and hugs because she had heard her scream her name and could tell she really wanted to see her.

So then the princesses waved to the crowd!

Violet was so upset and in true Disney Princess fashion she threw herself on the steps and started crying. This wasn't a fit this was oh no my friends are leaving and i will never get to see them again. It was heartbreaking. What happened next as incredible. Cinderella came over and pulled her behind the rope and consoled her with hugs, kisses, and love. Then Snow White came back as well. The cameras were going off and everyone was crying! I personally was in tears.

 These incredable women saw my very young daughter truly heartbroken they were leaving and came back to make her feel better and give her some special attention. These women made my trip and sealed this experience at Disneyland the best!

Not only did she have this great experience. They did switch out the princesses so then she got to meet Ariel, Jasmine, Tiana, and Bell!

This next story is about the woman in the picture above, Bell.

We came back for our last day and the first thing i wanted to do was see if we could actually get to meet, get pics, and autographs of the ones we didn't get to the day before.  It was great we got to take pics with Snow White and Aurora unfortunately Cinderella passed out so no autograph. 

We left that area and looked around that area for a short time. Then BAM out of this side area covered with large bushes out comes the other princesse(shift switch time) so when Bell came out violet ran do her! This woman was so sweet she took her hand and walked and talked with her all the way to the stage!

All i can say that these women are great! If anyone sees this blog and can get the word to these women how much they touched our hearts and made this trip so memorable do so, thanks! 

Violet is going to be a big sister!

Well we recently decided to try to expand our family from a party of 3 to 4! We had some small bumps in the road but last monday(oct 14) i took the stay at home test and it was positive! I decided to tell my husband in a special way so i basically made the positive test a present. i put it in a big box with nice paper and i put, Coming June 2014!

We told close friend and our parents this past week. To tell our parents i got a shirt for violet that says BIG SIS put a jacket over it and asked them to take off her jacket for me. They loved it, great idea!

And so i did a special photo-shoot today and here are some pics!

 

My frustrating rant!

Ok i am a bridesmaid in a wedding in november. There is one other a maid of honor who lives in a different state. The bachelorette party and shower are on the same weekend. I recently recieved an email on the plans and was shocked:

Ladies!!:

It’s that time. Party it up with the Bride!!! As you all know _____ Bachelorette weekend is October 25^th.  We will be partying October 26^th and into the 27^th ending with the Bridal shower on that Sunday.

I would like to ask everyone that plans to participate in the Bachelorette weekend, to pitch in $10-15 for the festivities, décor, cake and the Bride’s dinner & bride to be accessories on Saturday. I know that we all are probably already saving for Christmas, but pitching in all together will make the night just as fun for all of us. Please give these to _____ by 10/25/2013 if possible. If you absolutely cannot pitch in please let me or her know in advance.

We will have 2 designated drivers, that will be driving at least 4 passenger vehicles, so if you are thinking that you may need a ride while we are out- there will be room.  As well anyone that parties too hard while we're out, the hotel will be available to stay and re-coup until the next morning if needed- I'll bring Tylenol for any headaches.  We will have extra inflatable mattresses available in case we have more people than will fit in the beds.  Please let me know if you are sure that you will need to ride with one of the designated drivers so that we are able to plan for such or if we need another one and/or plan to hang out all night.

For the Bridal shower, we are asking for guest to simply give donations towards _____ and her new hubby’s honeymoon, instead of bringing big presents, wrapped in gift papers and tissues, and THEN having to lugg them to the shower.  Instead a nice card and donation to their honeymoon will show your support to their new married life together.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the weekend and what we have planned. My telephone is __________, as most of you have already received a text from me – texting or email are the best methods of communication for me M-Fr 8-6pm.  Otherwise feel free to give me a call.
Cant’ wait to see everyone and have a memorable night with the Bride-to-be!

Saturday
5pm to 8pm	Decorate the hotel (anyone is welcome to come and help)
8pm – 9pm	People arrive at hotel
9pm – 9:45pm	Pre-game (we will have a few drinks and get ready for the night)
9:45 pm	Leave for dinner at Dick’s Last Resort in Nashville
10:00pm – 11:30 pm	Dinner at Dick’s
11:30pm – 1:00am	Party at Club UV
1:00am – 3:00 am	Club hoppin’ on Broadway in Nashville

Sunday
11:00 – 3:00 pm	Bridal Shower / Brunch at Granite City

First of all as a bridesmaid i never helped planned or had knowledge of these plans other than the dates and general info. Don't get me wrong i know its the maid of honors job to be the main person of help to the bride but i had zero input or knowledge on what was planned.

Here is my problem. She ask Guest " I would like to ask everyone that plans to participate in the Bachelorette weekend, to pitch in $10-15 for the festivities, décor, cake and the Bride’s dinner & bride to be accessories on Saturday." That is all kinds of wrong as a part of the bridal party that is your responsibility thats what i assumed when i said yes.I knew i would have to buy all the fun little things for her bachelorette party to be fun including drinks, food, and fun bachelorette party stuff. So guest have to pay to be apart of the festivities then pay for themselves as well. I understand when I'm invited to a bachelorette party i pay for myself and a drink for the bride to be. That is RUDE! and wrong.

Second the bridal shower is planned at a restaurant which is nice but, what the email doesnt say is that food will not be provided! So i called and asked about there brunch apparently $15.99! So GUEST will walk in and surprise you need to pay for your own food.

And on top of that she has the audacity to say 'For the Bridal shower, we are asking for guest to simply give donations towards _____ and her new hubby’s honeymoon, instead of bringing big presents, wrapped in gift papers and tissues, and THEN having to lugg them to the shower.  Instead a nice card and donation to their honeymoon will show your support to their new married life together." 

As a past bride i never had the audacity to ask people strictly for cash! 

So in full if you are going to both events you have to give $10-$15 to go to bachelorette party, pay for yourself, bring a cash only gift to a shower, and surprise you pay for a expensive brunch!

All ican say id this is not how its done. This is extremely rude and really un except able behavior, i mean who does this?

Am i crazy?

With all this being said i still want my friend to have fun so I'm going to buy my own items for the bride and just swallow how much cant stand the maid of honor and her conduct. 

Disney On Ice: Prince And Princesses!

We got to go to disney on ice last year so when i got a pre-sale email we jumped on it! We chose opening night Thursday we figured it wouldn't be as busy. I made a big deal out of it for violet. Of course she saw commercials and would constantly ask disney on ice? Note to self: don't let her know something in advance because she will ask all day everyday!

So i dressed up as snow whit for violet's 3rd birthday so i had accessories so i dressed up mildly as snow white. With light makeup, red lips, red bow headband, apple necklace, and blue shirt.

Violet said mommy is snow white so pretty, do you love it?

I had all of violets dress up clothes laid out for her on her bed. Accessories and all so she could walk into her room and get a royal dress up experience!

She loved it! Head to toe decked out in cinderella!

She was so happy and excited she finally got to go to disney on ice after talking about it for a LONG time!

 Head to toes

cinderella dress, light up bracelet, necklace and bangles, wand, and tinkerbell light up shoes!

When we got there of course there was plenty to buy they were all nice Disney products and not to over priced. However the Disney food was ridiculous they had snow cones in keepsake cups $16 and cotton candy that came with a cheap crown for $12 i think and popcorn in special mickey and mim bags but i didn't even bother! We were there early so they came around every 3 minutes trying to sell us food stuff.

Anyways when we walked in she freaked she was in total awe. 

The show was awesome lots of characters. Mini and Mickey hosted. Tinkerbell made scenes come to life with her magic wand. Princess and Princess told there stories. There was a scene where sleeping beauty's prince fought a dragon and there was fire where my child got scared and freaked out a bit. Other than that she was in love with it all. The finale was great every couple and character was there firework were fired and it was awesome. Looks like we will go every opportunity we have! 

If you can't make it to Disney World or Disneyland the Disney on ice will come to you.

DISNEY!!!!!!

Ever since we had a chance to go to Disneyland in September 2012 i have fallen in love with all things Disney. Especially the things my child loves and we can share love in. 

When i was preggers I was totally worried i would end up with a girl cause i wasn't fond of pink, princess, or over girlyness! But as i had baby showers and all these cute little things i received i was excited and loved all things girly and pink! 

So eventually i introduced my favorite disney movie to my little girl from my childhood. The Little Mermaid! Which lead to her 2nd birthday party having an Ariel theme. She was cute all decked out head to toe with a tutu special onsie and headband flower all made by momma! 

Plus i did tons of other crafts to decorate the room we had!

So through the next year we grew to love disney Looking forward to our trip to Cali in September when we got to go to Disneyland for 2 days! We researched our brains out, we didn't want to miss anything we had 2 days to fit it all in. The 1st day i was a bit overwhelming cause you don't know what your walking into where everything is and what is where and what character is where. We decided to stay in the main park and not hop over to the adventure side and save that  for day 2.Since my main concern was characters, shows, and parades we made sure to research and map out things to do. Her first character to meet was through the forest to meet Tinkerbell and her sister! I knew at that moment how much fun this would be and yes she was 2 1/2 but i would remember and of course she could look back at all the pictures that were taken. We got to meet lots of characters and had a very special experience i will blog later on its own. We ended the day with the soundsational parade which she had been watching on youtube already. She loved every everysecond and that was a great ending to day one!

 us on main street

how could you not want to see this excited face all day

this one of violet and daddy at sleeping beauties castle

The second day we felt better we had a little experience. We caught up on some of the things we were un able to do in disneyland and(including meeting the main ouse himself) then we headed over to the adventure side. Which was smaller and was tons of fun. Before the day was over we rode the ariel ride 3 times! We rode rides my husband rode a roller coaster while we rode the merry go round. Not really a  wide character experience available over there so we hopped as well. She go to see Disney jr. live and we ended our day and trip with the World Of Color show! If you haven't seen it go watch on youtube its amazing.

 Mickey!

 Minnie!

 screaming hi to ariel on her ride

 Pixar parade

 Watching world of color with daddy

Great Trip!

After this trip some of my toes were numb for a week?

So after our trip we dove head first  from the old movies we already had to the ones being rereleased like Cinderella! So for the next birthday party for my big 3 year old i decided to do a Disney costume party! Bringing Disney to us since we had lots of fun there.I totally start early buying a little bit at a time. It was fun and violet dressed as Cinderella i dressed as Snow White and my husband doesn't do dress up so i made him a shirt that said prince charming. We had blue coast cater and face painting, it was fun!

 FOOD!

 movie/face painter booth. i put lill books everywhere i gave as part of party favors!

Mickey and minnie were on doors

face painting!

 lots of dress up

 blowing out the candle on her cupcakes and brownies with disney rings. 

im looking forward to planning her Tinkerbell party this year and a Disney World trip in our future!My dream is to go after thanksgiving during all the christmas celebrations, a girl can dream!