Bye Bye Flat Tummy!

Yep, that's right! We are expecting! Most of yall know we have been trying for several months now. The timing could not have been more perfect! Michael's birthday was Tuesday. A few days before that I started feeling kind of weird and nauseas so Monday night he went to the gym and so I  took a test. I got a "+" sign! 

The next morning after he left for work, I took another, just to be sure. Sure thing, one more 

+" sign. Since we started trying I had been dreaming of the perfect way to tell him.  So I thought it would be the perfect birthday gift. 

He got home from work and read his birthday blog post and opened an awesome shirt tie/combo I picked out. Then there was one little bag left. Inside I had placed the positive test. He started unwrapping what was in the bag and got about half way there, realized what it was, and said "Are you pregnant?" about 5 times!

So baby #2 and Michael jr were concieved within a few days of each other so we are expecting another early August baby. Dang it, I was hoping for all new maternity clothes!

Bye bye my flat tummy. I will miss the time we have shared together but am SO happy to have a baby in their instead!

Happy Birthday, Mr. Caney

So today is Michael's birthday. He is 27! Younger than me, but I am still the one that gets carded so I guess its okay! I guess also it's his one day a year to leave his socks and underwear on the bedroom floor!

I have noticed from reading other people's blogs that it's a good idea to dedicate a post to your hubby and talk about how great he is. So he we go!

      What first attracted me to Michael was not that cunning smile or that curly red hair, but his confidence. When he walked into a room, you knew he was there! He is still that way and I absolutely love that about him! 

Michael is the most passionate person I know. When he gets into something, he really gives it his whole heart and mind. Whether its, work, a hobby, or being a daddy- he really wants to be the best there is to be. 

Michael is SO strong, emotionally. He has been dealt so much in his life at such a young age and manages his life so well. 

Michael has a sense of values and family morals that is so incredible. He is always thinking of Michael jr and I and always wants to make sure we are taken care of. 

Michael loves to teach, whether it be his friends, employees, or family- he loves passing on his wealth of knowledge to others. 

Michael is always wanting to better himself. He aspires to be a superhuman one day! Seriously, he is always wanting to be more educated, healthier, etc. 

Michael can make eggs like nobody's business!

Michael is still lovey, and kissy and affectionate like he was when we were first dating!

Michael ALWAYS eats the dinner I make without complaint whatsoever. In 3 1/2 years of marriage, I think maybe one time he has said "Umm babe, maybe we could not eat this again". He is always so grateful of my culinary skills and (sometimes kitchen mishaps).

Michael is such a great daddy! He ADORES Deuce and they are just 2 of a kind when they sit and watch football together. He works on words, sounds, etc with the baby and also teaches him how to 'play easy' with mommy. 

Michael is my love, my soulmate, and my other half. Notice how at the top of our blog we have the scripture- I am my beloved's and he is mine. That scripture was the theme to our marriage ceremony and the creed to our marriage now. 

Happy Birthday wonderful husband. I love you. 

Dallas Margarita Society Ball

           I had never heard of the Margarita Society and never been to a "ball" before, so when Michael told me last month that we scored an invite, I was totally unprepared for what we would be experiencing. 

The Margarita Society is a non=profit organization. Every year, they work with Suaza Tequilla to put on this Margarita Ball to collect toys for needy kids.  Dress code is black tie- strictly enforced. There is no food served, and its a 6000 people party for about 5 hours. Oh, and did I mention there are free margaritas flowing from fountains? 

Our friends, Billy & Alicia, were also invited so we decided to go together and shack up for the evening. We had a great time. I had forgotten how much I LOVE dressing up. 

Alicia and I had fun getting ready together in the hotel room! It was like college all all over again when I did her makeup!

We dropped our toys off at about 9:00. I wish I had taken a picture at midnight!

Upstairs there was this swanky little smoking lounge where they sold cigars and fancy skinny cigarettes. We all thought it was a a good idea at the time to hang out up their because it was less crowded, but regretted it the next day when we all reeked of smoke! We also all thought that the little skinny cigarette looked really good with me dress. Hmmm? So glad I am not really a smoker!

Yes, there was much dancing and loving going on during the festivities!

We got to meet Ms. Texas and Mrs. Texas. First of all, I was surprised that neither was blonde. Second, it was so sweet of them to humor us by telling us how pretty we looked. 

Taking a little break from being in fancy shoes all night!

Gold satin hand beaded dress:  $50 sale rack find.

Shoes: $46 sale rack find

pedicure for the big night: $30

Realizing at 11:45pm that you left the Sale sticker on the bottom of your shoes: PRICELESS!!!!!

Michael and I canoodling for the camera at the end of the evening. 

My most recent project-Harlequin Diamonds

Most of yall know I almost always have some crazy house project I am working on, and the majority of them usually involve paint. I had been wanting to do this since I got my kitchen painted this summer and was just waiting for my inspiration to start. Not bad at all for my first time!

This is my Butler's Pantry- that little area that connects my kitchen to my dining room. My kitchen is all red with the brown glaze fauxed over it so this makes a really nice transition. 

The first step was to measure and draw a grid to scale my diamonds. Then, was the taping. I taped all my diamonds and used an Exacto knife to trim my tape so I wouldn't have to paint and tape twice like you would in a traditional diamond paint job. 

Then came to the 2 coats of paint- red, then a chocolate brown oil glaze over the top and WALA! Gorgeous!

Saw-Doodies!

I thought this was so funny! I was making Michael's breakfast the other day. He likes to pull a little step stool up to the island where he can see. I was at the stove and I look over and he is devouring the strawberries, green and all! "Saw-Doodies" is what he calls them! So funny!