baby shower bliss

my amazing friends

wendi, amanda, and jennifer

threw me a shower last weeked at my sister in law's house.

it was so much fun, and decorated so cute!

best thing about it?!

my wonderful mother was able to come and spend a long weekend with us

for the special occassion.

 {please don't judge me... the chubby cheeks are due to the fact that i'm 35 weeks prego!}

layla and i had a ball!!

can't wait to see her again in a few more weeks!

baby marx :: 35 weeks

ok, so this pregnancy has flown by for me..

up until now.

it's creeping by!

i realize how blessed i am to be able to carry such a sweet little spirit,

but i'm oh so so ready to meet him.

although...

i'm a bit nervous.

my cousin, LaToya, commented in my post when we found out that we were having a boy.

she said,

"get your running shoes ready!"

well, they better be darn good running shoes because

1- layla keeps me running all day long

(don't try to put a mental image of that in your head, it's quite embarressing)

2- he is so active, like seriously, i feel like he NEVER sleeps.

i think i'm in for it.

be afterall, isn't that what motherhood is all about?

st. patrick's day gift idea

i got this cute little idea from a crafty blog i follow

Brown Paper Packages

i made a few for the sisters i visit teach

for friends,

for hubby,

and for our special visitor that will be here on Thursday!!

best thing about it?

it cost me $2.99

get your free st. patricks day printable

HERE

the kinect

layla and i got lance a xbox kinect for his birthday.

i haven't laughed quite that hard in a while.

and it's perfect for a rainy day..

since we have those a lot here in the south.

i played a couple rounds until i felt like my bladder was going to explode and i had a couple

contractions. i'll just have to sit low till little marx get's here.

it had been a long day

layla + mommies eye pencil makeup =

this...

you'd never believe who was watching her when she did this...

her father!

birthday celebration

lance had a wonderful birthday this year.

i have to say he's quite loved.

his family from picayune came up to celebrate along with all our friends and family here in Hattiesburg.

it was a special day.

{gifts from ma and pa chivers}

{gifts from layla and i along with cards from family in Utah}

{his lovely assistant}

{this cake took me 4 hours to make...although it was very good, i won't be making it again}

thanks to everyone who celebrated with us.

here's to another year Lance!

only 2 more and you'll be the big 3-0!!

fashion-ista

layla is very much into picking out her own outfits.

i don't think she really does all that bad for a 2 year old...

march 2, 1983...

...this cute little guy was born.

Although,

he's not so little anymore.

I love you Lance!

Happy 28th Birthday!