Ivy Lane: February 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

There is something about red lipstick...

that is so seductively special. That when I put it on and I get over the initial shock of how it looks on my face, HELLOOOO RED!! And also the time it takes for my lips to get reacquainted with their old friend, when they currently hang in the more "Square" crowd of kiehl's lip balm and the like...

When I put it on it somehow transforms me, into feeling glamourous like a primpy 1930's girly girl. I love what it means and what the strong feminine statement RED lips represents. And who doesn't like to feel feminine sexy and classic? It is something that has transcended in the fashion world among the ages. It never, ever goes out of style. I guess as the old saying goes you can rock anything if you do it with confidance.

What would she do without those glossy red lips?

Valentine's day red lips!

We aren't doing anything for Valentine's day this year because we are going to be here in FOUR days!

I cannot wait to feel the sun and the heat, listen to some concerts and eat amazing food. Hopefully some shopping here and there as well! We will be leaving Charlotte for the first time -both of us at the same time and that makes me feel sick to my stomach. We will be a plane ride away, I will miss her sweet little face, her gentle little hugs, and her little chit chatter. Heck! At the rate she's going she will acquire 50 new words in Italian by the time we get home! I am going to miss her like crazy. I'm trying to give my self a five day reserve of hugs, kisses, and cuddles to last the time I am gone. But I know she is in the best care possible with my mom and dad she will be spoiled rotten and doted upon. And I know that we need this trip away to get rejuvenated and come back with a fresh rejuvenated outlook. Come June I will be singing a different tune - not bad but definately different a.k.a not jet setting off to tropical destination to see Sheryl Crow and Neil Diamond.

This little boy BUMP is going to see some SUN!!! He won't know what hit him.

Happy 22 weeks
and Happy LOVE DAY!

Friday, February 10, 2012

MAUI outing wear

MAUI outing wear by lucyirwin featuring leather handbags

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

It's a Blue!!

We are both so happy to say that we are having a very healthy baby boy! I thought all along that it was a girl. There you have it, it really is a 50/50 shot!

What a beautiful day it was for the news!

This is going over the Port Mann bridge on the way to the big reveal! I could barely contain myself, I was bursting and wiggling with excitement. ..and I had to pee lol. The hour lapse of drinking a liter of water and the ultrasound and refraining from using the bathroom is a little bit uncomfortable at best!

Waiting waiting in the waiting room! Liam was trying to read a magazine and I kept interupting him with "what do think about this? And if it's a "this" what would we do with "_____" and blah blah blah - how can you even read right now.!" What seemed like ages a man came out and said my name and I practically jumped up. He was so nice and thorough and totally went over and beyond - like it wasn't his job - more like he was doing us a favour. He showed me the chambers of the heart, the spine, the brain, and all the details that gave me a clear mind that this baby was a healthy one. He called Liam in and without delay asked us if we were sure that we wanted to know the sex and we both nodded that YESYESYES we want to know! Then he said it "you are having a baby boy!" I burst into happy tears and hugged Liam so tight..I'm going to have a mini you!!

That day I went thru the boy clothes that I have from a friend and seperated them into age categories just to relish in the fact that I am indeed having a baby! Let the nesting and planning begin!

Yesterday I got in my car and the temperature gage read 18 degrees, in direct sunlight but still..how glorious!!

This called for a trip to the park.