Life Update (aka Baby Pictures)

Good Morning!  Today we are headed off to the pumpkin patch at Holland Farms here in good ol' Pensacola.  I am super excited today because it actually feels like fall.  Instead of being the usual balmy 85, we are in the 50's right now! 

Since the weather has cooled a bit, it might be time to reveal what I am coveting...new boots!  I know that you are so shocked that I want a new pair of boots.  Here they are:



They are almost as pretty as my kids!

 Speaking of the little hellions, here are some pictures:

7 Weeks Old

Hi Mommy!

Thank you, thank you very much! (Said in Elvis voice)

Lady you are so boring!

 8 Weeks Old

You are weird.

Look at those chins baby.  You can't get those just anywhere.

I thought that I had some Harper pictures to add, but all I can find of her are videos.  She can be the star of the next post.  Hopefully I'll get some good pictures today at the pumpkin patch.

Happy Fall Y'all!
Whit of the Nee

Essie Beyond Cozy Review

Hi Everyone:

I'm doing just a polish review today.  I just took off my Essie Beyond Cozy, and believe me, it was not cozy.

The color of the glitter is a very pretty silvery gold and leans more silver than gold on the nail.  I'm not too much of a golden gal so I was happy with the color of the polish.  That was where the fun stopped though.

Like I said before, I really liked the color.  The formula was the issue.






















Unfortunately, the polish dried gritty and needed two coats of top coat to be tolerable.  Also, the polish made the ends of my nails scratchy with the glitters which is not very kid friendly.

I suppose if you do not have small children (or a live in nanny), this polish might be more for you.  I did two coats, but needed another for total opacity.  I barely pulled off the two coats of top coat.  It probably could have done another coat of that too.

I hope that you have better luck than me with this polish!!  I'm going to try some UGA/Halloween nails next.  Happy Sunday!

Latest & Greatest

Hi Everyone:

I'm sure you have been thinking that I've abandoned you and would never write my lovely prose again.  False, I've just been busy raising some offspring.  I have developed some new hobbies which I can enjoy all by myself and somehow manage to squeeze in during a 5 minute period during the day when Tommy helps me out with the kids.

Hobby #1:  Nails
This is nothing new, but I actually feel good enough to do my nails so I am back on track.  I've become quite smitten with lots of new polishes, mostly due to the nail blogs that I follow.  If you are interested, check them out:  Let Them Have Polish, The Polishaholic, and Chalkboard Nails to name a few.  I had no idea how many nail blogs there are.  I am enjoying getting to try some of the colors that they swatch.  I don't do much in the way of "nail art", but I do like seeing what they are up to.  I can't wait to get my hands on some of the Zoya Ornate polishes - Aurora, Logan, & Blaze.

Check out my latest mani:

I used Color Club's Halo Hues in Harp on It and for my accent nail (so last year) I used Essie's Luxeffects in Stroke of Brilliance.  The holo is very pronounced and pretty in the sunlight. 

I used Nailtiques as my base coat and Seche Vite for my topcoat.  Overall, I like the result.  I had a hard time not painting all of my nails with the luxeffects, but I pulled through and refrained from all glitter nails.

I have another color from this collection, Cherubic, that I like much more.  I'll try to get that up at another date.







The bloggers that I follow must not have any children because they post a ton of swatches and usually use three coats for each swatch.  I can barely paint my nails with two coats of color.  I've been acquiring more polishes that I can keep up with, so I've put myself on restriction until I've used all of my new colors...and that is good news for you because I know you love seeing pictures of my semi-crummy manicures with kids in bouncy seats in the background.

Hobby #2:  Makeup

I love makeup and beauty products!  Thank heavens for sephora.com

I just purchased some new eyeshadows:
Urban Decay: Urban Cowboy, YDK, Cherry, and Midnight Cowboy Rides Again
These are great shadows with good pigmentation and a nice dose of shimmer.  Not to heavy, easy to blend, and easy to apply.

I've also subscribed to Glossybox and Birchbox.  If you are not familiar with these companies, you basically sign up online and they send you a monthly goody box filled with a few of the latest and greatest products.  So far, I have only received two months of boxes, but I have to say that I prefer the Glossybox so far.  Glossy has provided full size products, but it is $20 a month instead of the $10 that I pay for Birchbox.  If you are interested in getting a Birchbox, go ahead and signup now.  I was on the wait list for a few months before I was granted into their exclusive group.  Birchbox seems to send out more of a lifestyle box with sample sizes and Glossy has been strictly makeup and beauty.  It's fun to get a box in the mail filled with mystery goodies.  So far, I'll keep subscribing and keep you updated on the products that I recieve.

Ta ta for now, ti ti a fin...baby Masonite is calling and needs some boob, stat.

Love to you all...
Wigglets

I love not being pregnant

This was literally going to be my Facebook status, but instead I think that I'll post it in the "about me" section.

I even found an ecard with the same sentiment...

Tommy and I watched "What to Expect When You're Expecting" last weekend and it was pretty cute.  I really connected with Elizabeth Bank's character in the movie.  She did a good job portraying the reality of my pregnancies...miserable, fat, tired, awful, etc.  Andy Roddick's wife did a good job too portraying the opposite of my pregnancies.  You should watch it...not a bad rental.  Check out a clip here.  This clip is also relatable to my most recent pregnancy.

Another plus about not being pregnant is that I've lost all of my baby weight plus some.  Granted, I was a little tubby pre-pregnancy...but now it just makes me feel that much better about myself.  I am 10 lbs. lighter than I was before I got pregnant with baby Mason Jar. 

Even though being pregnant really sucks, the outcome is completely worth it!  Check out some pictures of what I grew during my nine months of death camp:

She is always so serious looking.  Needs to lighten up just like her dad.

In motion shot but less serious.

My mullet child with baby Mason Jar.  Future friends forever.









Have a great weekend and enjoy some fall weather if you have it!  It is still in the high 80s down here.

XOXO,
WE

Life in Babyland

Greetings loyal readers!  I've missed you so.  Lots is going on here at the Evans home.  Mason Elizabeth Evans was born on 8/31/12 @ 5:27pm.  She was 8 lbs. 1 oz and 20.5 inches long.  She is now just over 2 weeks old and is eating and sleeping great!  I am actually getting to enjoy these first few weeks this time around (I had my gall bladder removed at 3 weeks postpartum with Harper).  All of the oxytocin must be talking because I am over the moon with love for my little family.  Surprisingly I have a ton of energy and feel better than I have in a long time.

 This is at the hospital almost 24 hours old.

 Isn't she beautiful!

I lucked out and caught a smile while she was sleeping.  She looks just like her sister.

















We have been so blessed with family coming to visit us.  My mom, Fred, and Will were all here for the birth which was really special.  Tommy's mom, Necia, came down for a few days and then my dad and Desirie came down and rounded out Mason's second week of life.  Grandpa Mike and Carol are coming in October and we are scheduled to see Niecy and GDT again over Columbus Day weekend. 

 My wild woman, Harper Pearl.

 She still is not too sure about Mason.  She will occasionally try to "pet" her but hasn't developed a real interest yet.

 I'm playing with my new camera here.  I love it!

More pictures of my baby!

 Harper and Grandpa!

Sleeping on Grandpa.













Other life updates...
Poor Mandy has hurt her leg somehow.  I think she pulled a muscle on her front leg while playing.  She has only moved to eat and go to the bathroom.  She won't put any weight on her front leg and I feel bad for her.  She has never been so pathetic.

The renters are leaving :(  We are trying to get set up with a management company in Blacksburg.  Hopefully everything will work out and we can get some new people in there soon!

The new stroller!  Check it out here.  We went out for a bit today and tried it out, I love it.  It is a bit heavy, but carried both girls and has a ton of space for my crap below them. 

Other than that, we are just living the dream.  Mason has a doctor appointment on Tuesday and Tommy cannot make it.  I'll be all by myself...but I think I can handle it.  I'll post more pictures and her percentages on Tuesday.

Love you all!
WE

The Anxiety is OVER!

Thankfully, the anxiety that I was having about actually having another child has past, and now I've got ants in my pants to get this kid out.  Today marks my 37th week of pregnancy and I sure do feel all of it.  My biggest pet peeve this week is the inability to keep food dribblets off of my clothes.  When you aren't pregnant and some food misses you mouth, it falls into your lap.  Not when you're pregnant though; it goes right onto your belly (and your shirt).  And since people generally look at your huge stomach, they also see the stains from your last meal and think you are sloppy.  That really gets on my nerves.

The nesting is complete and the next logical step is to have a baby to incorporate into all of this planning, worrying, and doing.  Once Tommy cleans his clothes off of our modified changing table, I'll take and post some pictures of our nursery/master bedroom.

I think it is going to work pretty good.  Everything fits without being too smushed in on top of each other.

Last night we went and purchased some new toys for baby H to have as a distraction.  Deep inside I know this will not work, but I feel like I need some sort of peace offering once we bring the new baby home.  We purchased this Little People super tall slide for cars thing and more animals for the the LP jungle that we have.  Hopefully this will provide some diversion.  The new toys and PBS Kids might get me through the first few days or so.

Will be back with pictures soon!
WE

Hurry up and wait

It's that time of every pregnancy...hurry up and wait.  I'm at the point where I'm pretty uncomfortable but it is not quite time to have the baby yet.  Right now, I am 35 weeks along and my body is telling me that it is tired of growing another human.  My brain knows otherwise...it's not time yet and these last few weeks are important. 

I really should be thankful for these last few weeks with no breastfeeding, sleeping through the night, and evenings all to myself.  It is just so hard not to want the pregnancy to be over.

On the other hand, the doubt has set in.  Did we make the right decision to have another baby so soon?  Can I take care of a toddler and a newborn at the same time?  Will I be able to give Harper enough attention and love during the day?  Do I have enough energy to take this on?

I guess I'll figure it out.  With no family close by and no friends, it can be very overwhelming at times.  But, women have been doing this for a long time, so I guess I'll fall in line and get it together one way or the other.

Wish me luck!!

WE