GIRL!!!
Yesterday we found out we are going to be a mommy & daddy to a beautiful baby girl and we couldn't be more excited! Secretly, maybe even not so discretely, I was hoping for a little girl, but I would be happy either way as long as we have a healthy baby on our hands. And we sure do! Watching her on that ultrasound was something so special. She was moving around like crazy, wiggling her feet and arms all over the place! No wonder I've been feeling her so much lately :) When we first started, she was curled into the cutest little ball. Her feet were all the way up by her face with her booty held high in the air! I couldn't believe her flexibility (she certainly doesn't get it from her mama!). The technician said she's currently the size of my palm from head to bottom. Wow! Babies really do grow fast.
We are so absolutely elated to be having a girl. I can't wait to dress her up in sparkly tutu's and play with dolls together (yeah, I can still get into that!), but most importantly I can't wait to have a lifelong best friend and someone I can share a deep and special relationship just like my mother and I have. I also can't wait to see her with her daddy. She is one lucky little girl to have him. He will be so wrapped around that little finger of hers!
Yesterday he said to me... "the world is a better place now that there's going to be two of you in it."
Ladies, I about lost it!
Yesterday was easily one of the best days of my life.
I can't wait to meet our daughter :)
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
LB!
To celebrate my recent graduation, my parents spoiled me with a trip to Laguna Beach with my man candy. How lucky am I?! We had such a great time together enjoying the sun, the beautiful beaches, and the luxurious shopping-- it was a girls fantasy!
These two pictures of Ky & me are taken at Newport Beach actually. We ventured our way over there one evening to enjoy a fine dining experience and soak up yet another gorgeous beach!
I don't know why this picture makes me look so pale.... We both got absolutely fried our first day. Who knew waiting for our room to be cleaned, sitting (or should I say lounging across a beach bench) by the ocean would cause one to burn so quickly...!
One afternoon, we decided to visit a local mammal habitat rehabilitation center for sea lions and seals. They were sooo cute! And so was Gracie (the bird pictured) who was known as the "seal keeper". It was great to see people volunteering their time for such a great cause-- to give these animals a new and better chance at life.
This was the day we went on a hike. Oh boy, what a hike that was! Remember my FB post about the rattlesnake? Yeah, that was this hike. I still can't believe I didn't lose my ankle to that beast. Oh and I am trying to show off that bebe and I conquered the hills (I'm talking serious HILLS), but you can hardly see my bump! I swear there's a baby in there. One day, just my luck, I am going to blow up like a balloon and all you'll see is belly. Just wait.
My favorite beach bum! (He still thinks he's in Hawaii...)
If you ever go to Laguna, you absolutely MUST eat at The Cottage! We did-- three times! Haha, it was our go-to local spot. Their food is delicious. Seriously, dangerously good.
We had so much fun together! I still daydream about it. Ok, so it's only been a few days since we've been back. But in my mind, I am still living back at that beach. I am so unbelievably lucky to have Ky. He made my trip unforgettable.
These two pictures of Ky & me are taken at Newport Beach actually. We ventured our way over there one evening to enjoy a fine dining experience and soak up yet another gorgeous beach!
I don't know why this picture makes me look so pale.... We both got absolutely fried our first day. Who knew waiting for our room to be cleaned, sitting (or should I say lounging across a beach bench) by the ocean would cause one to burn so quickly...!
One afternoon, we decided to visit a local mammal habitat rehabilitation center for sea lions and seals. They were sooo cute! And so was Gracie (the bird pictured) who was known as the "seal keeper". It was great to see people volunteering their time for such a great cause-- to give these animals a new and better chance at life.
This was the day we went on a hike. Oh boy, what a hike that was! Remember my FB post about the rattlesnake? Yeah, that was this hike. I still can't believe I didn't lose my ankle to that beast. Oh and I am trying to show off that bebe and I conquered the hills (I'm talking serious HILLS), but you can hardly see my bump! I swear there's a baby in there. One day, just my luck, I am going to blow up like a balloon and all you'll see is belly. Just wait.
My favorite beach bum! (He still thinks he's in Hawaii...)
If you ever go to Laguna, you absolutely MUST eat at The Cottage! We did-- three times! Haha, it was our go-to local spot. Their food is delicious. Seriously, dangerously good.
We had so much fun together! I still daydream about it. Ok, so it's only been a few days since we've been back. But in my mind, I am still living back at that beach. I am so unbelievably lucky to have Ky. He made my trip unforgettable.Love,
J
P.S. Other +'s
-we rented our first car (a Ford Fusion-- and it was AWESOME! sunroof and Sirius radio included:))
-Ky got his fix of seeing some of the most beautiful cars in the world. Every two seconds (literally) as we were walking or driving he would exclaim his fascination with this car, or that car. It was pretty cute actually, but eventually I had to tune him out because the names of the cars alone would make my head spin off.
- I bought the cutest ice cream scooper. Yes, it was $24. But I couldn't resist! I knew I'd be needing it in the days/months to come, so really, I was doing myself a favor!
-Oh and one other thing.... I FELT THE BABY MOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME!! I'm beginning to think we have a little beach bum on our hands. :) And now I've felt little sprout every day since then and I love it!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Citrus craving--now I understand!
Baby has gone from the size of a:
To a......
IN ONLY A WEEK!
IN ONLY A WEEK!It's all starting to make sense now. I have been craving anything and everything citrus! Even my lemony soap makes me hungry! haha I know, they have no connection but I can still pretend, right?? We are getting more and more excited for our second appointment :) It will be so fun to see how much the baby has changed just in the last month alone. Pretty incredible.
Cheers, lovlies!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Progress Report
Update on my blossoming sprout:
Week--> 13.5
Feeling--> bouts of energy, then sudden exhaustion {but most of all, I feel so much better and happier}
Craving--> Cantaloupe & lemonade
Most embarrassing moment--> peeing my pants because I couldn't make it in the house fast enough. Guess I can't hold it like I used to.
Most awestruck moment--> seeing our baby movin' and grovin' on that screen. Nothing in the world compares. I can't imagine what I'll feel when I see our baby face to face for the first time.
Worst habit--> falling asleep on the couch after a long day of work or class and not wanting to get up, brush my teeth, and get into bed. It always sounds like the biggest, most difficult thing to do! Ky has to literally peel me off of that thing.
Best habit--> eating lots of fruit & drinking lots of milk
I'm smelling--> EVERYTHING! Holy moly. Moseby's been booted outside because of it :( it had to happen sooner or later.
I'm wearing--> my same jeans! Except, instead of buttoning them, I've been using a rubberband. {best trick EVER!}
Skeeter is--> massaging the baby daily. You know how cats kneed things? He does it to my belly constantly. I really think he knows something's in there.
School is--> almost over!!! I can't wait! One less thing to steal my focus away from my growing baby.
And there you have it! That's all I can think of at this point. Figured I should finally post something about my pregnancy, right?! Have a great Saturday :)
Love,
Jill
Week--> 13.5
Feeling--> bouts of energy, then sudden exhaustion {but most of all, I feel so much better and happier}
Craving--> Cantaloupe & lemonade
Most embarrassing moment--> peeing my pants because I couldn't make it in the house fast enough. Guess I can't hold it like I used to.
Most awestruck moment--> seeing our baby movin' and grovin' on that screen. Nothing in the world compares. I can't imagine what I'll feel when I see our baby face to face for the first time.
Worst habit--> falling asleep on the couch after a long day of work or class and not wanting to get up, brush my teeth, and get into bed. It always sounds like the biggest, most difficult thing to do! Ky has to literally peel me off of that thing.
Best habit--> eating lots of fruit & drinking lots of milk
I'm smelling--> EVERYTHING! Holy moly. Moseby's been booted outside because of it :( it had to happen sooner or later.
I'm wearing--> my same jeans! Except, instead of buttoning them, I've been using a rubberband. {best trick EVER!}
Skeeter is--> massaging the baby daily. You know how cats kneed things? He does it to my belly constantly. I really think he knows something's in there.
School is--> almost over!!! I can't wait! One less thing to steal my focus away from my growing baby.
And there you have it! That's all I can think of at this point. Figured I should finally post something about my pregnancy, right?! Have a great Saturday :)
Love,
Jill
Friday, February 25, 2011
It is official!!!!
My new blog is up and running!
After much thought and consideration, editing and criticizing, I have made a fighting attempt at creating something that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also a show case in which to present my work.
Now, I ask for you to come and check it out! And let me know what you think. There are a couple pieces already waiting for you to read.
Thank you for your sweet support and patience.
Love you all!
http://jillianokazaki.wordpress.com/
After much thought and consideration, editing and criticizing, I have made a fighting attempt at creating something that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also a show case in which to present my work.
Now, I ask for you to come and check it out! And let me know what you think. There are a couple pieces already waiting for you to read.
Thank you for your sweet support and patience.
Love you all!
http://jillianokazaki.wordpress.com/
Happy friday to YOU & happy friday to ME!
Ladies, it's time for us to let our hair down. And to help inspire you to let loose just in time for the glorious weekend, take it from Willow Smith.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh9XgGGh4L4
She's a lil cutie-- and quite the fashionista, too!
Enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh9XgGGh4L4
She's a lil cutie-- and quite the fashionista, too!
Enjoy :)
Friday, February 11, 2011
Something new
Good Friday to you all!
I hope you have had a very fulfilling and satisfactory week and go into this weekend with no stress and a carefree agenda. That is my plan, at least!
I wanted to share something with my most favorite followers (however many of you there are) about a new endeavor of mine.
I will be launching a new blog, in addition to this one, in a matter of days. I am particularly excited about this expedition because it is centered around my biggest passion in life: writing. I welcome you, and would love for you, to follow me along this adventure. I need as much support as I can get!
Basically, this idea transpired a few weeks ago. I had been wanting to start a capsule of my writings and allow the world to read the stories as they unfold. And seeing as it is getting down to the wire before I graduate, I needed to find an outlet in which I can showcase my work for potential job opportunities and I guess just to get my stuff out there. I guess it's time that I announce that I want to write professionally?? When I started My Life Uncovered a little over two years ago, it was just a place where I could write, ramble, update, share personal transformations, yadda, yadda. I kept it low key; almost as a secret. Most of my friends don't even know I have a blog. Why is that, Jill? Why feel the need to be so secretive? I guess I just wanted something that I could call my own and escape without having watchful, judging eyes on my world. Trust me, to those faithful few that read my sparse entries, you have made this experience more than worth it. Thank you for taking the time. It is my hope, however, that this new blog will be much more public-- let's cross our fingers I don't botch anything up!
Alas, do not be afraid! I will continue to write on this blog as much as possible. This is my personal, intimate space for close friends and family or whoever wants to read about my life. The other blog is going to be more professionally based without much personal reference (if I can help it ;)).
I will let you know when it is up and running and at that time, I'm sure I will beg you, again, to go check it out. Love you all!
I hope you have had a very fulfilling and satisfactory week and go into this weekend with no stress and a carefree agenda. That is my plan, at least!
I wanted to share something with my most favorite followers (however many of you there are) about a new endeavor of mine.
I will be launching a new blog, in addition to this one, in a matter of days. I am particularly excited about this expedition because it is centered around my biggest passion in life: writing. I welcome you, and would love for you, to follow me along this adventure. I need as much support as I can get!
Basically, this idea transpired a few weeks ago. I had been wanting to start a capsule of my writings and allow the world to read the stories as they unfold. And seeing as it is getting down to the wire before I graduate, I needed to find an outlet in which I can showcase my work for potential job opportunities and I guess just to get my stuff out there. I guess it's time that I announce that I want to write professionally?? When I started My Life Uncovered a little over two years ago, it was just a place where I could write, ramble, update, share personal transformations, yadda, yadda. I kept it low key; almost as a secret. Most of my friends don't even know I have a blog. Why is that, Jill? Why feel the need to be so secretive? I guess I just wanted something that I could call my own and escape without having watchful, judging eyes on my world. Trust me, to those faithful few that read my sparse entries, you have made this experience more than worth it. Thank you for taking the time. It is my hope, however, that this new blog will be much more public-- let's cross our fingers I don't botch anything up!
Alas, do not be afraid! I will continue to write on this blog as much as possible. This is my personal, intimate space for close friends and family or whoever wants to read about my life. The other blog is going to be more professionally based without much personal reference (if I can help it ;)).
I will let you know when it is up and running and at that time, I'm sure I will beg you, again, to go check it out. Love you all!
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