Fourth of July washout

We had such high hopes for Friday -- the anniversary of a wonderful momentous time in our country's history. Amazing that just a day before July 4, 1776 John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

It began at 8:30am. My husband and I woke up with the same thing on our minds: Einsteins!! We headed out with thoughts of America on our minds. How our country has changed! Some changes of course have been necessary and some just sad. We marveled at how great it must have felt for our founding fathers to embark on such a journey and to be a part of something that was going to change things forever.

Breakfast:

Her -Lox & wheat bagel (no onions) + Hot Chai Tea

Him -Pizza Bagel + OJ

Once we were nice and full when headed back to the house and came to find someone had been sleeping in our bed. Hummm... I wonder who it was???

The evidence makes it all too clear. A chew toy, my husband's tee shirt and a wrinkled bed.

MIMI!!!

All is forgiven... who could resist that face!

On with the day we decide to head down to the pool - catch some rays and relax pool side.

Uhh OH - Preggers in a bikini!Before leaving for Pine Island Park in Davie, we stopped quickly at Taco Bell. And I realized I am DONE with my short love affair with TB. It was those Nacho Supremes I craved for months and now it's all over. The only thing that made that HORRIBLE lunch any better was the Mango Strawberry Frustista. Can you tell I was happy with my drinky drink?

While we were so happy to have found the most perfect spot to settle for the evening... we quickly learned the rain was not going to stop just because it was the fourth of July. We had to pack up by 6:45 pm. And by 8 pm it was storming and we were all cozy on the couch watching Adventures in Babysitting (yes, I know, not the most holiday appropriate film. Still, we were with 3 teens who needed a laugh after their fireworks were a washout)

Movin' and Shakin'

Seth's first starring role in a home video! He's been practicing his Tae kwon do moves in my belly! Pay close attention to the upper left of my belly. Miza just kept saying, "wow"...

The belly update

My Nephew JJ

So long...

It's been forever since I've updated. Between nacho supreme cravings and closing of schools, it's been a busy-big-bellied month. Did you know tomatoes have been taken off the menu? Well, the new crave is Turkey Hot Dogs -- with lots of mustard! This summer have been a great time for me to relax. I've been home with Mimi putting up my feet and playing Sims2. Coming into my second week home it seems to be coming to life, the CREATIVITY! This spurt is thanks to the following artists who have inspired me with their NEW albums! Music is just such a great way to get those juices to flow!

I'm working on a new type of altered book. Instead of pages, I cut out a niche and did some layering as well as had some awesome fun with paints and rub-ons. Sneaky Peeky to follow.

Big News!

Today we got the news.

Yes, it's a boy! How wonderful. Seth Gabriel Oliva will be arriving September 21st!!! Time to shop...

One big FAT post!

There has been so much going on as of late. And no posts from me. As Ricky says, "You've got some splaining to do." I'll try and fit it all in one post, if you can hang in there long enough.

1. First of all, recently it seems as though I've become a complete scatter brain. This baby has got to come out with some smarts, because he/she seems to be sucking the brain right from out of me. Thus, I go to my trusty planning book where I try to keep all my inspiration (if and when it comes).

2. Next, I'll provide the latest baby update. According to recent fetal measuring, it seems as though my little bun will be arriving a little earlier than we orginally thought (Oct. 4th). The blessing may be happening as early as Sept. 21st. Wow. I'm up to 17 weeks now and still haven't felt movement. I am hoping to feel that soon, looking so forward to that.

3. Exciting news is only six days. Sex scanning appointment scheduled for this Saturday! At the beginning, I thought about how wonderful it would be to welcome a gorgeous little boy into the world, but now thinking more and more, a girl would be so sweet. And perousing those adorable baby girl dresses makes me go GAGA!

4. A craft update leads me to talk about the lastest and greatest Paper Niche April Premier. It was a great turn out and the room looked so packed with great ideas, so difficult to take it all in. Also, couldn't stay far away from the food YUM YUM! I also treated myself to a glass of sangria TRIPLE YUM. Photos: Tables -1 Yours Truly 2 Leah's 3 Krista's 4 Krista and Cary (doesn't that look like THE place to be!)

5. Yesterday, I spent a few hours playing around with the Cricket machine getting ready for a class on Tuesday. What a nifty machine! Here's a few pics of the class details and layout.

6. When I got home, I was all ready to finally play with May's kit (my own creation). I think I will call this Paper Lantern Love.

7. Now, did you catch that I said, I WAS ready to start? Well, I never did get around to that because the rest of my Saturday night (5:30pm - 9:30pm) was spent with Linear Equations, graphing them, Solving by substitution, and working with Linear combinations. That's right, I got drunk this Saturday night. My little 15 year and I did about 40 shots of Algebra! Poor eraser, he never had a chance!

8. I did get to spend some time with my hubby. Even the smallest adventure requires the XM hook-up. And can you tell I woke him up earlier than he wanted?

9. I woke him up early for a delicious breakfast at Paradise Cafe. He didn't complain.

10. And here I am, weekend's done and at 12:44am, I can't sleep. Could it be the Chocolate Mocha I treated myself to?