Fab Friday Faves 9.27.19

Happy Friday everyone! It's been a while since I did a Friday blog again, but it is time to catch up.  First things first, I haven't done a blog since we found out that we are having a boy! We were sure we were having a girl, but we are over the moon to know that we are having a little man.

This week we are sending all of our love and prayers to our sweet niece, who is in Toronto with some heart problems.  She may have to have open heart surgery in the next few days and of course we are hoping for the best possible outcome and a quick recovery for this little angel.  

I'm also sending Happy birthday wishes to my BFF, Miranda today.  We spend almost all of her birthdays together so I am sad that I can't be there. BUT, I will be there next week (for 2.5 weeks so we will be able to celebrate). Have a great weekend!

Besides that, there is nothing life changing going on with me.  I mean besides being 18 weeks pregnant and all. My nausea is mostly gone but my migraines are relentless.  Also, last week I started developing pregnancy Carpal Tunnel very bad in both wrists.  It is brought on from the swelling and affects up to 60% of women at some point in their pregnancy but doesn't usually start until 30 weeks.  It is quite bad and very annoying, but I've started wearing braces at night, learning some stretches and I got acupuncture and a massage this week.  Not sure what helped, but I am coping at managing to get more than one hour of sleep a night. The last few days my belly is starting to pop a little bit too.  Hopefully soon I will look pregnant and not just fat. 

We are going to Orlando tomorrow to celebrate Chrissy's birthday and then I leave on Wednesday to go to Saskatchewan!   So not sure when I will be back blogging but hopefully I will be able to when I am there.  Everyone have a great weekend! 

 Josh's birthday was a couple weeks ago.  I made him his favorite ice cream cake and we pretty much stuck close to home.  We also went to a Rays game.  He was spoiled as usual!

Recently the Marston's moved to the Tampa area.  I went to visit Nicole and Jackson a few days ago to catch up.  We had a great time wandering around, Jackson got so big! 

Tomorrow is International Rabbit Day! These are my four sweet little foster buns, they are all the greatest and looking for their forever homes! 

Last week, Jess and I went to the Sunken Gardens in St. Pete for a walk and a visit.  This is such a beautiful place with lot of animals and beautiful plants.  If you have the chance, check it out. 

A couple weeks ago, Chris Young, Chris Janson and LoCash came to the amphitheater in Tampa and put on such an amazing show.  We love this venue and these guys were awesome. 

Chad and Chrissy and the boys came to visit last weekend.  We went to  the Rays vs. Red Sox game Saturday night then spent Sunday in the pool.  It was such a nice, chill relaxing weekend with the best weather.  We could use more like this. 

Nail Day was last week and since I am going to SK (and the forecast is calling for a foot of snow right before I get there) I decided to get some fall nails. They turned out so pretty.

A few weeks ago, Target released their 20th anniversary collection of various designers that they have collaborated with.  There wasn't a ton that I wanted even though there was some great stuff but I did get myself a Lilly Pulitzer dress, a set of baby dishes and cutlery, and some cute tumblers.

 Starbucks recently came out with their new Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.  While I'm not really drinking coffee often, I had to try this and it is so good.  Not nearly as sweet as a PSL but the cream on top just has a hint of pumpkin and cinnamon, so good!

 Last night Josh and I went to try the new Taco place Shaker and Peel (opened by the owners of one of our favorite restaurants, Craft Street Kitchen) It just opened on Wednesday and it was so good.  We got a variety of tacos and a couple delicious appetizers because it was appetizer night.  You should totally try it if you are in the Oldsmar area.

Today I'm linking up with:

/ Bright On A Budget / Simply Sweet Home / Style Elixir / A Little Bit of Everything /

Fab Friday Faves 9.6.19

Well, it is not Friday... it's hardly even Saturday still, but I tried! I sat down to do this blog several times and just got distracted or busy or just didn't feel like it.  Also, it was a pretty quiet week so I don't have a ton to write about. Hurricane Dorian spared us, we actually really didn't get any effects from it, other than it was breezier for a few days than normal.  It did however destroy so many places, and is currently ravaging Halifax.  After that it should be gone.   Looks like we have another one coming just off shore of Africa, hoping it turns out into the Atlantic like the one that is out there right now.  Probably the biggest news of the week, is that we announced our pregnancy on Monday! I'm 15 weeks today, and it has been quite a 15 weeks... more on that in a future blog post! We are so excited and so thankful for the love we have received over the last few days and weeks from everyone.  Have a great week and hopefully we will see you on Friday this time!



For the first time in over 4 months, I got my hair done this week!  I really wish I would have taken a before shot, because it was truly scary.  There was a lot of hat wearing and ponytails the last couple months.  I also got a little purple in it too for the first time in a very long time.  You only live once right?



Here is our announcement! Smudge was very excited she got to be part of it (it took 4 days and a lot of my blood was shed in the process).  I'm due on February 29, 2020 and we are so happy after a very long road to get here.



Tuesday was a hurricane day for most of Florida, and Chad and Chrissy made a stop in Tampa for a couple days to escape the storm in Orlando. Chrissy and I took the kids to the Glazer Children's Museum in downtown Tampa for the day.  We had so much fun, it really is a great place to spend a few hours!



On Sunday Josh and I went to the Rays vs. Indians day game for something to do that wasn't a million degrees (Tropicana Field is an indoor domed stadium, a necessity for Florida).  We always love going to games here and the Rays won which makes it even better.

We don't know if we are having a boy or a girl yet, but I went to the Season ending 50% off sale at Stellie Bellies consignment store here in Palm Harbor.  For the $31 I paid for all of this, I won't feel bad donating the dresses if we are having a boy.  Those shoes are the cutest little pair of Toms too.  Almost everything is name brand and in new condition. 

I of course will be needing some new clothes too.  I lost about 10 lbs from being so sick from about week 6-12, and I have gained back about 3 or 4 of that (that will happen when you can actually start eating again) but even being smaller than I was before I got pregnant, my pants and shorts especially are starting to get a bit tight.  One nice thing about living in Florida, is that when the rest of the country is starting to buy fall clothes, it is still so hot here  (it has been well over 100F with the humidex all week) that we still have a couple months at least left for summer clothes. SO, when all the summer clothes start to go on clearance, I am buying like crazy.  Pink Blush Maternity was one of those places and I took advantage.  I got the first 3 items pictured for $30 with shipping and the denim dress I got on clearance at Target for $8.


Today I'm linking up with:

/ A Little Bit of Everything / Simply Sweet Home  / Style Elixir / Bright On A Budget /