Weekend Ramblings

Although we didn't really go anywhere this weekend, we were still busy around the house.  Sometimes a nice semi-relaxing weekend at home is just what you need! 

For starters, last weekend I got my hair cut.  I had three inches taken off!  My hair sucks since I had my thyroidectomy three years ago.  It used to be soooo unbelievably thick.  Now...it's much thinner, thank you thyroid medication.  There's not a whole heck of a lot I can do about it.  I can't exactly stop taking my thyroid medicine.  And I'll take the thin hair over cancer any day. 

I had my hair dresser bring up my layers a bit to hopefully give it more body.  And I had her highlight it.  I asked for light brown, but she has a thing for red.  I'm starting to get used to it a bit.  Here are the results...with my hair straight [it's naturally curly].

 So, yeah.  Moving on. 

I've been wanting to try Bare Minerals for quite some time.  I just never wanted to spend the money, ha!  It's so funny.  I can go buy a ridiculously cute, but pricey outfit for my son, or buy him the latest toy I know he'll love, but I now have trouble spending money on myself! 

Well, I decided it was time.  I did some heavy shopping at Sephora online.  As much as I love going into their store, I prefer buying from them online because you get free samples.  And who doesn't like free samples?!  So...I went a little nuts. 

Not only did I get the Bare Minerals starter kit, but I also decided to get this super cute kit from Stila that included a blush and TWO lip glosses! Umm, yeah and that's not all.  I also splurged on some lip gloss from Nars, in the shade "Orgasm."  I'm going to be honest.  I probably bought that gloss because of it's name.

Anyways, here's my loot!!

I can't wait to play with it all!  I figured, I'm 30 years old....I NEED some good stuff for my face to keep it looking young & fresh ;)

Now for a poop saga...

Lincoln was going on FIVE FREAKING DAYS of not pooping.  Yeah.  Way too long, needless to say.  I sent the hubs out to get some suppositories.  As much as I didn't want to do it, I knew my boy needed some help, not to mention relief!  The suppository was like magic.  He seriously went like one minute after I gave it to him....and then he ended up going THREE TIMES MORE!!!  Yeah.  That's a lot of poop. 

I think it might be time to place a call into his pediatrician.  This is the third round of not pooping.  The last two times were four days, this time five.  I don't know what's going on.  His diet hasn't changed.  I was also giving him miralax every flippin' day, as well as prune juice.  Nothing worked. 

He was a very happy boy once he got that out of his system.  Obviously.  He was all backed up, my poor boy. 



He put this hat on all by himself and then smiled so I could take his picture.  He knows he's funny :)

So, that's our weekend.  Well, mostly anyways.  I left out the part about cleaning our house.  But who would want to read about that?!  Now it's time for some snuggles with my sweet boy. 

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Flashback Friday: Baby Bump Photos!!

I've seen this idea done on other blogs, and have always thought it was a fun idea.  So today, I'm flashing back to my pregnancy with Lincoln in 2009.  I really regret that these are the only "bump" photos I took.  Looking at these makes me realize to be much more diligent about taking them for round #2. 

So, for my first set....

 And my second set....& holy crap look at that last picture!  I had Lincoln with a scheduled c-section at 39 weeks.  At this point I was measuring around 46 weeks!!!

Oh, & also I wanted to let you all know about this Groupon deal I just purchased.  For $25 you can score a $125 photo session at Target!  Awesome deal for some cheap cutie photos!! Click here to score this deal too!!

[Almost] Wordless Wednesday

If you're on Pinterest, then I'm sure you've seen this pin floating around.  I've been meaning to create these for a while now, and finally set aside some time.  I LOVE how they came out :)

 

 

The Father/Son Bond

The moment we found out we were expecting a baby boy, I started to daydream about the bond my husband would have with our son. 

I witnessed the magical father/son bond growing up.  My brother idolized my dad.  He followed him everywhere he went.  He wanted to be just like him, and he did everything he could to make him proud. 

I was really looking forward to seeing Jared bond with our son, the way my Dad did with my brother. 

And, well, he did.  And, he continues to do so everyday.  It began the moment Lincoln was born.  Jared was the first one to see our sweet boy because I had to be put under general anestesia for my c-section.  Jared told me how alert our little Lincoln was the moment he laid eyes on him.  He said their eyes met, and he could believe how focused Lincoln was. 

I have watched this bond continue to grow as Lincoln has gotten older.  It didn't matter when Jared went away to the Police Academy and was only home on the weekends.  Lincoln LOVED spending time with his Daddy.

Although Lincoln is only two years old, it's amazing watching him try to be just like his Daddy.  If Jared is busy doing something, Lincoln wants to be right there with him.  He is already trying to make his Daddy proud. 

Jared plays hockey, and he has since he was a kid.  He's very good and plays professional inline hockey.  Although he swears up and down that he doesn't want Lincoln to play hockey because it's too dangerous, he was quite excited when I suggested we buy Lincoln this little hockey set. 

I love watching the special bond that my husband and son share.  It's different than the mother/son bond I share with Lincoln.  It's their very own, special bond, that can only be shared between a father and his son. 


I think this picture speaks for itself.  I just adore the way they're looking at eachother.  This is my absolute favorite picture of my boys.


I'm linking this post up with Growing Up Geeky for Toddle Along Tuesday.  Share your Daddy & Baby photos by linking up too!

Sibu Beauty [Review & Giveaway]

I was recently contacted by Sibu Beauty and asked to review one of their products.  I have never heard of this particular beauty company before, so I was very intrigued...not to mention that I am a complete product junkie!  I love trying out new products and could spend hours inside Sephora and Ulta. 

When I first glanced at the Sibu Beauty website, I immediately noticed they are a Fair Trade Company.  They use organic products, and they respect maintaining our earth's natural environment. At this day in age, this is HUGE.  

Sibu Beauty also believes in  Giving Back.  In 2001, Sibu Beauty founder Bruce McMullin established the Tashi Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization designed to provide financial and resource support for the impoverished people of Tibet.

Sibu Beauty offered me the opportunity to review their Repair & Protect Daytime Facial Cream.

 I was VERY excited to be able to test out this facial cream.  Since having my thyroidectomy, my skin hasn't been the same.  It is much more dry.  So, needless to say, I was practically squealing with delight to be able to try this out! 

Made from the Himalayan sea buckthorn berry, the “beauty berry” contains over 190 bioactive compounds that restore, revitalize, and protect youthful beauty.  What is really nice about this cream, is it's for all skin types.  Most creams are formulated for one specific skin type, whether it be normal, dry, oily, or combination.  A lot of people don't even know what skin type they have and wind up using the wrong cream.  However, this facial cream eliminates the need to guess which skin type, and is formulated for ALL! 

I really like this cream.  It is not greasy one bit, and the scent is also very light and not overpowering in the least.  Overall, I was very pleased with Repair & Protect and would certainly recommend it to anyone.

Sibu Beauty has very generously offered one of my readers the opportunity to win their very own Repair & Protect Daily Facial Cream!! 

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Randomness Mess

Here's a bunch of randomness that's on my mind...

• Tomorrow is my 3 year anniversary of my thyroidectomy.   Which also means I've been cancer free for three years!  That was one of the scariest days of my life.  I am so thankful that it's behind me.

• Remember how I told you all that my BFF is [finally] pregnant?! Well, she found out she's having TWO sweet babies!! TWINS!!!  I may or may not have already started shopping for my nieces/nephews!  She's documenting her pregnancy, to follow along click here.

• My aunt is getting married in October and my sweet Lincoln is THE RING BEARER!!!  I'm just a little excited!  I'm willing to bet this is going to be one event we will want NEED to video!  I cannot wait to see my little man in a little tux :)

• In other news...one of my mommy friends just launched a brand new spankin' blog.  Lincoln and I were lucky enough to meet up with her and her adorable little girl last spring.  I'm looking forward to doing it again soon!  Check out her new diggs here.

• I have suddenly become OBSESSED with the colors gray and yellow together.  Yeah.  That was random.

• And last, but certainly not least, I leave you with a poop dilema.  Lincoln has recently become super constipated.  I don't know what's going on.  His diet is the same, and it's not like he isn't active.  Yesterday he finally pooped after four days.  I gave him miralax in the morning and then made him a smoothie with prune juice.  Let's just say my concoction did the trick.  I don't like the idea of giving him miralax every day, though.  He won't drink the prune juice by itself, not that I can blame him.  I just hate seeing him in pain :(

Okay, well that about sums up my dumpage [no pun intended] for this week!  What's on your mind?