Gender Reveal

I know that is has been posted on Facebook & Instagram and all over the place, but I thought I would post a proper gender reveal.

OUR BABY GIRL:

We went to the doctors at 12 weeks and we were told it was definitely looking girly. We planned on doing a whole gender reveal party and everything and then we realized that it wasn't really for us...they seem fun and I love seeing other people's gender reveal parties but we couldn't keep our mouth shut. We instead told our family and closest friends that the ultrasound technician believed it was a girl. We waited to confirm at our 16 week appointment to tell everyone. It wasn't really a secret, we just didn't want to share the gender with people until we knew for sure. There was NO DOUBT ABOUT IT at the 16 week appointment that it was a girl. The ultrasound technician is so funny she kept calling our little girl flashy and there was a point where our little babe was full on spread eagle...modest. Although, it was definitely helpful in confirming the gender, she definitely wasn't shy!

So here she is at our 16 week 4 days appointment. Doing little backflips! She is so cute, she is also super active. I feel her moving all of the time and she is not very gentle. I was surprised to be feeling them so early, but even Zack can feel her little kicks when he puts his hand on my belly. She is feisty for sure! She is most active when Zack and I are having a conversation or when she hears Zack talk, it is the cutest thing....I totally teared up the first time I felt her. It was the weirdest and greatest feeling ever. 

  This is the photo Zack posted on his instagram and his facebook for the official announcement!!!

 I posted the glitter storm on my instagram which I am sure you all saw if you are following me on there!!!

Oh and we couldn't forget Oak's instagram, yeah we are those weird people that have an instagram for their dog...  So below is his official instagram announcement that he is gonna be a big brother to a little girly! Awe he's getting a sister, which is nice because he prefers little girls to boys....boys are too rough with him!

We would have been happy with either gender as long as our little babe was healthy! BUT we are extremely excited that she is our little girly....and Zack was extremely excited as well, he wanted a baby girl and I must admit I was kinda hoping! I knew that at some point that I wanted at least just one girl, now I don't care if I have 6 little boys running around as long as I got one baby girl!

Pregnancy Comparison Photo

So I know I haven't posted my 10 week update and I will be posting that at some point tonight hopefully. Things have just been crazy with school. Tomorrow is my last final and then on Saturday I graduate and I am done forever! I will be taking lots of pictures of graduation I hope and I will be sharing those on here as well. shopping for a graduation dress was interesting. Normally I would wear something form fitting that is a sundress, but when I attempted that it just looked like I had packed on weight in my mid section not a cute look.

Last weekend I thought it would be interesting to do a little comparison photo of the day or so after I found out I was pregnant compared to 10 weeks. I didn't really notice too big of a difference as these weeks have progressed, but when I see side by side pics I am like ohh now I see why my jeans are tight and why I haven't even pulled them out of my closet in over two weeks. I know compared to later months this comparison is gonna look like nothing, but as of right now I thought dang! I am pregnant. 

So just thought I would share with all of you. I know that I am always on Pinterest looking at comparison photos or weekly photos because I love to see the changes, it is fascinating to see how much a body can change in a short amount of time. 

 Ignore the mess in the back, I am pretty sure it was a laundry day both days! Anyways, not a huge difference, it just looks bloated, but I definitely feel a huge difference. Especially in a bathing suit...I just want it to be a cute bump now! No more awkward stage! haha

Have a great day!

-Sydney- 

No Mini Trip, But Still A Fulfilling Saturday!

Well our mini trip was not much of a trip, we were just planning on going to Big Bear on Saturday morning for all of the snow that hit there on Friday...but we figured that with all that new snow there was bound to be a ton of traffic. 

 Zack had done his fair share of traveling this past week anyway between flying to Utah, teaching the lab there, staying the night, and flying back the next day....to interviewing on Thursday up in Riverside, only to drive home in 3 hours of traffic and rain. We opted out. 

We had intended on taking the pup there to play in the snow. He has seen tons of snow before when we stayed with Zack's family in Utah and he absolutely loved it. Sooo he isn't missing out by not going up to Big Bear for the day. 

        Here are some pictures from two Christmases ago from when we had taken him to Utah for the first time to see snow (Awe so cute, Oak was almost 1 years old....)

Instead we got some serious errands accomplished, I hate errands...they always know how to ruin a Saturday. We went to COSTCO, worst idea on a Saturday....

We got some grocery shopping done there, mostly our bigger purchases like water bottles, nuts, fruit... that kind of thing. Then we went to Ralphs to get more of our Fresh Produce like my favorite Pink Lady Apples (I always have to leave there with a huge bag of them). Then we picked up my prescriptions we had dropped off earlier that morning and came home and got some laundry done. 

Kinda like a mini trip to Big Bear, right? NO. Haha, but that is okay! We love our little family Saturdays even if it is just running to the grocery store. 

Later on we decided to go out and get drinks. Zack got a Manhattan and I had a glass of wine and then we ran over to Vons to grab some candy to go home and watch a movie!

I set up a bunch of blankets on the ground and then we chose to watch Old School, we love that movie. 

Driving to get drinks, Oak came too of course, and slept in the car...he hates waiting at home. 

Zack's Manhattan, him pointing out they chose to put his whiskey drink in something a little less manly ;)

Cozied up to watch Old School with our chosen candies! Jelly Bellys for me and Hersheys Cookies n Cream for him!

I am sure we will head up to the snow one of these days this winter, but maybe not on a day where every snowboarder in California is dying to hit the slopes with fresh snow on them!!!

What did everyone else do this weekend?

- Sydney- 

Small Business Saturday and Makeup Look From Last Night

Last night was "Puttin' on the Glitz" it is an event that goes on in my hometown every year. The stores stay open late and there are horse carriage rides for the kids and the whole street is decked out in Christmas decor. It is a great way to kick off the holiday season. It was also small business saturday yesterday so I was working with my mom in her boutique supporting her last night!

We are happy to be home from Kauai and even happier to be getting ready to celebrate Christmas!

So for this look here is what I used:

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige and Golden Beige (I have to check on the color of the second one I used, not 100% sure its Golden Beige)

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20

Nars Powder in Beach to set foundation

Rimmel Stay Matte in 03 and 01 for oily areas

Mac Blush in Melba

Nars Bronzer in Laguna

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette for eyes

Maybelline Colossal Mascara on upper lashes

Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara Waterproof on bottom lashes 

Stila Waterproof Black Eyeliner Pen on upper lash line

Nars Highlighter in Albatross 

Bare Minerals Well Rested Powder lightly dusted under eyes and around mouth

Chanel Lipstick in Tobago Aqualumiere 

In the first picture you can see I just styled my hair in loose waves I made with my flat-iron and it gave me my relaxed, casual, loose curls. 

I wore a black tank top, a hooded flannel underneath my black military-styled jacket, a pair of tight skinny blue jeans, knee high socks and a pair of black knee high boots from Steve Madden that I have had for years that I absolutely love .

My nails are painted a light periwinkle/baby blue color, in Essie Bikini so Teeny. 

I hope you all had an amazing Saturday night and if you are a small business owner I hope you had lots of love from your local customers coming out to support you!

Happy first day of December!

-Sydney- 

Christmas Coziness- Our Home Decorated!

So last week I decorated for Christmas, yes I know it is early, and last week it was even earlier. I couldn't wait, I just had to! I was kindly reminded on my instagram that I had beat Nordstroms to decorating;) a proud moment...

So while I should have been studying I opted for decorating instead! 
 I included a few pictures of how we decorated our little place so far:)

I really hope to keep adding a few more things!

It has been a while since I have posted anything on here and that is because it has been hectic lately, we have been getting ready to go on vacation to Kauai this coming Thursday! We will be posting tons of pictures I am also gonna post a few of our meals we have been eating lately (that are gluten-free of course) so look out for those!

Meanwhile, take a peak at some Christmas craziness!!!

Merry Almost Thanksgiving ;)

Sydney