Shabby Apple South Pacific Dress Giveaway

I hope all of you had a beautiful weekend filled with loved ones. 

I have a super giveaway to start the summer. A women's dress from Shabby Apple, a fancy online boutique of women's dresses. 

I am in love with the South Pacific collection...

All their styles are so unique, sophisticated, and sexy. 

Shabby Apple wants one of you to wear one of these fancy dresses.

If you win you get to pick from Shabby Apple's Kanani , the Bali Ha'i, Pineapple Princess, or the Waimea Dress. US only. I will pick one winner on June 9th at 12pm. 

To enter :

1. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook 

and

2. Tell me which Shabby Apple dress is your favorite

So...do you have any special party this summer...what dress would you wear?

updated: Comiendo in LA is the winner of this giveaway. Giveaway now closed. 

26 weeks

At bedtime Audrey and I take turns massaging my big belly with belly rub oils. 

Sometimes I rub her belly too. We compare our baby to fruits and veggies. And wait for baby to kick one more time...again. 

How lucky am I??? .... I have a baby inside...we are soon a party of 5. 

a happy weekend to you

Kip texted me yesterday afternoon telling me to call our sitter and ask her to watch Audrey today so the two of us could spend some time together. Alone...just us two. ( :

We dropped of the kids... then went to the show and caught the first movie playing. 

We shared popcorn and he placed his hand on my thigh... and even though the day went by super fast it was so nice to spend that time together. 

He is so good about asking grandma or our sitter to watch the kids for time alone with me. 

I'm so grateful because I know I can be a really poor planner sometimes. 

How often do you go on dates with your spouse? Do you take time out to be alone? How important is this in your relationship?

I know in ours, it freshens us up a bit... and the routine of life with kids is a little bit easier after spending time with each other to just be us. 

Here are some Instagram photos of our week....

I will be working all weekend so nothing fancy for us, just some relaxation here at home, probably lot's of take out and hopefully lot's and lot's of sleep. 

Do you have special plans this holiday weekend?

Enjoy your time off. Enjoy your families. 

xoxo Marcela

cat fancy

Today I'm fancying Ana's doll... Minena.  I really need to get one of these pretties for Audrey. So feminine, petite and just plain wonderful.

(Iv'e shared more of Ana's dolls)

cola in a bag

During my visits to El Salvador I have always thought drinking from a bag is fun...





(gracias a mami for sharing with me the video this morning)

cariboo

Although babies don't need much more than feeding, diapering and lot's and lot's of love...it's always a fun part of pregnancy to find new products....or baby necessities.

I recently saw the Cariboo folding bassinet in person, and have fallen in love. It's made from sustainable New Zealand wood and 100% cotton. It's simple yet perfect.

We only used the crib with Audrey for a few months before she eventually jumped in the bed with us, so we are thinking a bassinet next to our bed would be perfect for baby number three.

What did you use for baby...a bassinet, crib or did baby get in bed with you from day one?

Mother's Day 2012

I came home from work this morning to find everyone ready to greet me at the door. Hugs and kisses, and love filled the room. 


I am so grateful to have this life. To be able to love Audrey, Jeremiah and this little person growing inside me. 


I think the pregnancy has me on a high of emotions. The love inside me...helping to create life. 


I hope you are on this mother high also. Being a mother is a beautiful gift. 


Happy Mothers Day!

Marcela


PS. Wishing all single moms an extra special day. Thank you mom for all your love, patience,and always understanding...I love you.