The Rancics are Preggo!!!

I don't know about ya'll, but I'm a huge fan of the show 'Giuliana and Bill'

I've been quite the loyal follower, watching every season

always on the edge of my seat for their 

BIG announcement.

That day is here and they just announced via the Today show that finally they're expecting a baby thanks to their gestational carrier!

I'm such a dork- of course I cried! 

{and searched for the video so that I could watch the announcement- because this girl is a GMA watcher}

My husband I'm sure thinks I'm completely nuts now!

What a way to send my hubby off to work by me crying at a celebrity being preggo!

In all seriousness though I am sincerely very happy for them!

In my line of work as a mother baby nurse sadly it's not as common as one would think to see a family that really wants and is super happy to have their little baby.

I know it's sad.

So seeing their incredibly long journey play out and finally have a happy ending is just so nice!

They definitely we're due for some good news!

Now I just am dying to know if it's a boy or girl!

Congrats Rancics!

Laundry makes me smile!

Hello!

I'm still here- just very busy and haven't have much time to blog lately!

Slacker I know- I do promise to get better- please don't give up on me yet!!

This is completely random but I have to share a picture that made me so happy this morning. I came home to tons of laundry folded by my sweet husband. ALL of our crazy amount of laundry was folded neatly and organized on our bed. 

How two people can make SO much laundry I don't think I'll ever understand.

You are probably thinking.... ugh well where did he sleep?!?!

On the couch of course!

This is where he sleeps almost every night I work ha ha!

I like to think it's because he can't sleep without me in bed beside him....

but not so much! ha!

The boy can sleep anywhere, through anything.

True story- I've gotten off the elevator and have heard his alarm going off from down the hall.... and walk in to find him fast asleep.

The boy is a PRO sleeper!

He has gotten MUCH better thank goodness!

Lord knows I'll be hoping this changes by the time a little bambino comes around!

Well a girl can hope :)

Anyways I know it's something so small, but this sweet gesture 

COMPLETELY made my day! 

He does help me around our place with cleaning and chores some but I have voiced lately I feel like I'm doing a LOT more....glad to know he was listening and cared enough to do something that for him is no big deal (clothes everywhere doesn't bother him in the least) but to me is something very important!

So one good husband point to you babe! 

{Lately we've been giving each other points for good spouse moves... what the points bring... no clue! But it cracks us up and makes us want to work even harder to keep that spark!}

Aveda Product Lovin!

A recent trip to a new salon ended with me purchasing a new shampoo and conditioner.

I was suckered into the purchase!
 I couldn't say no because I had just had a wonderful haircut and style, and the products left my hair smelling so great!

Man am I glad I splurged, because I'm never going back now!
I'm normally a Dove or Pantene girl- anything that can be found at target worked for me!
Well after using Scalp Benefits shampoo and conditioner by Aveda my hair is like brand new!
I have a lot of hair but the texture is fine- which means it gets greasy pretty easily- I have to wash it daily.
This shampoo has breathed new life into my hair!
It's easy to style, doesn't frizz as easily, and stays clean despite my constant hair twirling
 { I do this when I'm tired, which has been quite often lately}

I bought the 8.5 oz bottles because I wasn't sure if I would like it. On the Aveda website you can purchase the two bottles together for $28.00. I've been using the shampoo for almost a month and have only used about 1/3 of the bottle. Only a dime sized amount is needed so the product really does go a long way! 

Now if only I could style my hair like this..... still struggling with my curling iron. Why must I be so curl challanged?!?! ha ha!

Smoothies - it's what for breakfast!

Breakfast around our house during the week typically consists of cereal.

I needed to change it up a bit- but with something that's just 

as easy and non-time consuming.

I happened upon these Yoplait smoothies while at Sams. 

They are healthy, with 10 grams of protein and are made with greek yogurt!

Each smoothie is a mere 170 calories! Score!

I haven't looked to see if they're carried at other grocery stores- but I can't imagine they aren't available everywhere!

It's easy peasy- all that's required is 3/4 cups of non fat milk and one smoothie pouch.

Mix in your blender and wha la a delicious smoothie! 

The back of the bag gives more fun recipes for smoothie variations. 

I got a tad{ha} fancy and added some pineapple pieces I had in the freezer! 

One more thing I will do next time is add a splash of orange juice. 

Enjoy!

Girl Chat

I consider myself SUPER lucky to have such a wonderful group of girlfriends.
 Most of us have been friends for 9+ years!

(Ugh I feel old all of a sudden)

This past Tuesday me and two of my besties : Lizzy or "Lizam" and I call her in my most crazy country voice you can imagine and Molly went to Nolens Kitchen for a girls night!

It was meant to be because it was also 1/2 off bottle of wine night!

SCORE!

I NEED this glass badly! - urban outfitters

A little (or a lot) of girl chat, LOTS of laughing, great vino, yummy food, and an awesome patio setting... well it can't get more perfect!

 It was just what the doctor ordered to power me through the rest of this week!

The weeks just keep more and more busy, and flying by in the blink of an eye.

I feel like the older I get the more this happens- the days just disappear. 

I feel like this is me quite often- the silent laugh and clapping of the hands ha ha! 

We shared lots of good quality girl chat! When we got up to leave we headed out to our cars and then somehow managed to stand in the parking lot for another 20+ minutes still chatting it up! 

That's how you know your wonderful girl friends it's hard to stop the chat and go home!

Looking so forward to this coming weekend and celebrating Molly's big 27!