It's happening...

No...not the nausea...that's been going on for umm...let's see...10 weeks now...

but the BUMP is starting to reveal itself!

Oh...I'm almost 13 weeks.

Earlier this time then with little Reagan...and although I am still going to Crossfit at least 3 times a week...yep you heard me right.

I roll myself off the couch...throw on my sweats and pretend like I don't feel like I'm riding on a roller coster with a full stomach...alas Crossfit has kept me in my same jeans (for now).

This pregnancy has already been so different in so many ways...and I have learned a lot!

Take the next three pictures for examples...suddenly having a little toddler running around makes documenting my ever growing bump so much harder!

 Don't notice the fingerprints...

notice the goodness of all her many faces!!

Just like her momma!

 My goodness...you get the idea right!?

 Did you notice the shirt?

From DOWNEAST of course!

It's from their Breast Cancer Awareness Collection!

They raised $25,000 towards to cause...read more about it below!!

DownEast Home & Clothing Kicks Off “Live for Pink” Campaign

 Retailer Renews Pledge to Needs Beyond Medicine, Which Supports

Cancer Education and Provides Financial Assistance for Patients, Families

 SALT LAKE CITY (September 20, 2011) – High-style, low-price retailer DownEast Home & Clothing has announced the successful kick-off of its fourth annual “LIVE for Pink” sales event. Through October 16, 2011, customers can purchase special limited edition “LIVE for Pink” tees and DownEast will donate 50 percent of the sales – up to $25,000 – to Needs Beyond Medicine, a Utah-based organization that provides cancer education, access to screening and financial support for cancer patients.

 Through its previous “LIVE for Pink” events in 2008, 2009 and 2010, DownEast has raised over $63,000 in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The “LIVE for Pink” 2011 event officially began on September 12 and the company has already seen a significant response from customers – both in stores and online.

 “In the first week alone, we’ve seen a very promising uptick in sales of the limited edition tees, which is exciting since we still have another several weeks in the campaign to go,” said Klane Murphy, CEO of DownEast. “Each year, we’ve been touched by the enthusiastic support of our customers.”

 DownEast and its staff proactively support a variety of philanthropic causes year-round. Supporting breast cancer awareness is an especially important cause given its direct impact on the people behind DownEast and their families. Breast cancer survivors within the DownEast family include Llilli Murphy, wife of CEO Klane Murphy, and Claire Freedman, mother of company founders Jonathan, Bill and Charlie Freedman.

 This past August, DownEast held a special “LIVE for Pink” photo shoot featuring 12 women whose lives were in some way touched by breast cancer. The women selected for the photo shoot responded to DownEast’s first-ever open casting call for the campaign by writing a brief essay on how they were impacted by the disease. According to Candy Friedli, director of Apparel for DownEast, “We received an amazing response from women of all backgrounds. One of the hardest – and most gratifying – things I’ve ever had to do in my job was to choose the finalists for the photo shoot. There were so many inspiring entries.”

 A peek behind the photo shoot and a snapshot into the featured women’s stories are available on the DownEast By Design blog. Throughout the month of September, the blog will continue to showcase their essays to help put a face with the disease.

 Several DownEast staff members will also participate in other activities during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including the second annual Pink Half Marathon, which will take place in Park City, Utah, on Oct. 8.

 For more information about Needs Beyond Medicine, please visit www.needsbeyondmedicine.org. Or, follow the organization on Twitter and Facebook.

(all these beautiful women below have been directly impacted from breast cancer or know someone that has been.) 

 Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over...I am so glad I am able to have a piece of clothing that can remind me to pray for all the people that fall victim to breast cancer!

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Wanna hear another amazing thing DOWNEAST has going on right now!?!...

They are throwing a HUGE 500 dollar sweepstakes for the HOLIDAY SEASON!

You could win a $500 gift card for home decor items to spruce up your house this Christmas!!

The winner of the prize can select a gift card that is redeemable for home accessories sold online at http://www.downeastbasics.com/home.aspx from anywhere in the U.S. Or, if the winner lives nearby a DownEast Home & Clothing store (in Utah or Idaho – all locations listed here: http://www.downeastoutfitters.com/locations.html), an in-store gift card can also be provided.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is "LIKE" the DownEast Home Sweepstakes page to enter!

GET ON IT!

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Back to the baby goodness...I wanted to be sure to add a little something in this post before I signed off tonight!

You see...pregnancy hasn't always been the easiest road for me...

but not the hardest either...

working in L&D really gave me a new perspective to pregnancy and all things surrounding it!

I never realized how difficult it is for some women to get pregnant...and how many women face that challenge!

I look up to those women everyday...because I would not be strong enough to struggle with that trial in my life.

So...although I am sick...I am very grateful, humbled and blessed for the opportunity I have to carry a baby again!

I will take 100's of sick days for these precious gifts!
I have the sudden urge for Sour Patch Kids and Pickles...oh dear...such a cliche!


XOXO

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What I'm grateful for!

Thanksgiving couldn't come fast enough for my family and I this year.

We literally counted down the days until we could see each other and be together again!

Good thing we all got together at the ranch...with no phone service and just family time...we were able to really bond this Thanksgiving!

So yes...I am very grateful for the Sheridan Ranch (just a little FYI...Jeff and I stayed here for our honeymoon almost three years ago!) 

 What else am I grateful for?...

strapping man that build forts in the snow for fun!

 snow...and ALL the little kids that ate it last weekend!

 Pig tails and ponchos! 

This was my first attempt at pig tails for Reagan...it was adorable and this little poncho is from Baby Gap but thanks to second-hand stores I got it for 2 bucks!

 Cooking...it brings family...or future family members together!

(my little brother and his girlfriend Brooke...wink wink)

 Snowy...sunny days!

There is nothing better than being able to enjoy the snow outside with your little ones!

 Things with motors...cause my hubby is obsessed...so I kinda have to be obsessed too!

That face!

More cooking!...appetizer style!

Why YES...I would LOVE some stuffed pastry dishes filled with apricot spread and brie! 

 More appetizers!

 and more...

 and more...

 and more.

 Dogs...they entertain her so well!

 That guy!

 This picture!

 Our turkey cookers!

 For turkey!...hello!

 For every single person in this picture!

For messy turkey faces.

and kids that just can't get enough.

For this moment...

 and this one...

 oh especially this one...thank you men for cleaning up our 50+ people Thanksgiving dinner.

 and this one...thank goodness he can still pick me up!...hopefully we've got a few more months of that!

 For sisters...every single one of them!

For holiday movies that distract even the adults!

 Oh and this face again!

This post would be WAY too long if I added EVERYTHING I am grateful for...and I think we can all agree it was long enough!

The Lord has blessed me so much with love, life, health and family.

I couldn't be more grateful or blessed.

Although Thanksgiving is over and the turkey leftovers are gone...I hope we can all have a heart full of gratitude all year long!

XOXO

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Just checking in with you all wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving...now is about the time when you get the leftover turkey and stuffing and throw it in a dinner roll for a late night snack...don't forget the cranberry sauce and mayo...promise...it's amazing!

Hope your Thanksgiving was as good as mine was!

It was delicious, full of family and the boys even cleaned up...BLISS.

Make sure to do your stretching and breathing exercises before venturing out for those great Black Friday deals!!

XOXO

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ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS DECOR!!

I know...I know...Thanksgiving is in 2 days BUT I can't stop thinking about Christmas decor!!

Although I still need to get ALL my stuffing ingredients and I need to pack my bags for our family escapade to the mountains...I can't get fresh pine, glittered ornaments and vintage wreaths out of my head!!

So...here's a little taste of what's been in my head lately!

In other CRAZY Christmas news...I have recently become an AVID black Friday shopper!

Yes I wake up at 2 AM...yes I run to get what I want...YES I get AMAZING discounts...and that is why this commercial TOUCHES my soul!!

Not only will I have her craft room someday BUT I think he craziness is seriously AWESOME!

Hope Thanksgiving preparations are going swell!

XOXO

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Eyelash extensions by SWEET LENGTHS!

so here's the thing...

I have these eyelashes that are what I like to call nonexistent!

Even when I put mascara on or heat up my eyelash curler I still have practically NO lashes to show for it! 

I've always been SO envious of my friends that have eyelashes that go on for days...never did I think I would be able to have such great lashes!

UNTIL NOW!

ATTENTION ALL YOU WASHINGTON, IDAHO, UTAH peeps!

My dear friend Brittney started her own EYELASH EXTENSION business and I have been HOOKED ever since.

In a short amount of time you go from nothing to something!

I didn't feel a thing when she did it and after I hardly noticed they were there!

It took SO much time off of my morning...some days I didn't even need makeup with how amazing my eyes already looked.

BEST PART: NO MASCARA APPLYING!

See for yourself...

(please skip over my porous skin and caveman-like eyebrows)

 AMAZING!

 Here's another example of Brittney's work...

 HELLO...who wouldn't want those lashes!

They look SO natural!

I got compliments about how long my lashes were ALL the time at Crossfit (where I don't wear any makeup)

Everyone thought they were my own!

Britney isn't just another girl doing extensions...she REALLY values you as a customer!

She has a private parlor in her home where you sit back and relax in a comfy recliner the whole time!

Whether you talk the time away or listen to relaxing music...it really is a relaxing oasis where you come out looking BEAUTIFUL!

FULL SET: $85

FILL:$45

(usually a fill is needed every 3-4 weeks)

"LIKE" SWEET LENGTHS on FACEBOOK 

to stay up-to-date on all promotions and specials.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

CALL BRITTNEY at (208) 709-4676

and get your appointment TODAY so you can look YOUR BEST for the holidays!

XOXO

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