Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wonderful Friends....
My shower was last Sunday and it was WONDERFUL!!! I have to say a special thanks to my fabulous friends who put it together. Thank you to Tamara, Vanessa, Becca, Heidi, Leslie, Megs, Cherie and Jeannie. Thank you all for being there and making it such a great day! I felt SO loved and Spencer did too! I didn't get pics with everyone that I wanted, but here are a few that I got.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Baby Shower!!!!
I first want to say a BIG thank you to my dear friends who put together a wonderful baby shower.....
Virus :-(((((
So I must apologize for being a bad blogger. I tried to post an update the other day and while I was trying to find a new background my computer got a MAJOR virus. I am pretty sure it cam from the cutest blog on the block's website because there site was down and kept trying to reload and then IT HAPPENED! I was fortunate to save my computer- although it runs like crap, but I didn't save the blog I was working on. :-((((
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Looking for a Nanny.....must be able to lift a child.
So, I started looking for a Nanny today online and actually found some interesting prospects on craigslist (any suggestions are appreciated). I found this one lady who had a resume a mile long and she did it with postlets so it was super fancy schmancy. She sounded like super nanny so I emailed her. I thought I would share the conversation:
ME: Hi ****, I am looking for a part-time nanny, to start in March. I’m a realtor working on a new construction community and require someone Monday, Tuesday and Friday from noon-6pm. Is this something you might be interested in? I live in the Renton Highlands right off I405 near the new Seahawks Training Center.
NANNY: What age are your children?
ME: I am expecting my 1st child Feb 17, and am looking for a nanny to start late March.
NANNY: I fell in the snow and cannot lift a baby. Good luck.
ME: Really? I think having to lift a child should be a requirement. (I didn't really send this, but I wanted to)
ME: Hi ****, I am looking for a part-time nanny, to start in March. I’m a realtor working on a new construction community and require someone Monday, Tuesday and Friday from noon-6pm. Is this something you might be interested in? I live in the Renton Highlands right off I405 near the new Seahawks Training Center.
NANNY: What age are your children?
ME: I am expecting my 1st child Feb 17, and am looking for a nanny to start late March.
NANNY: I fell in the snow and cannot lift a baby. Good luck.
ME: Really? I think having to lift a child should be a requirement. (I didn't really send this, but I wanted to)
Saturday, January 3, 2009
PBK....you should be ashamed!
I have had complaints that I haven't registered for anything fun, so last night Shaun and I went and registered at Pottery Barn Kids. I did my homework and started my registry online beforehand.
Walking through the store I soon went into shock at the prices.....almost everything was 75% off or more! These were not the same prices I found online! I got a 3 pack sheet set for $14.97 that was online for $39.99 (orig. $54), a valance for $6.97 that was online for $19.99 (orig. $29), sham for $5.97 that was online for $11.99 (orig. $22), and bumper for $29.97 that was online for $49.99 (orig. $99). The crib skirt was $19.97 and the quilt was $24.97, these aren't available online anymore so I don't know what they were originally (but PBK is not cheap!). So in the end I got a complete set for $115. What a steal!
The "cheap" sets I found at BabiesRUs were at least $189. The greatest part of it all is the set has the same colors I have been using and it all matches perfectly with my fabrics! Oddly the green dot fabric that I have become obessessed with is almost identical to what is used in the PBK set (additionally odd, my secret Santa gift at the Annual Krekow's NYE partay was this adorable apron from Target with a green dot trim, again identical to my nursery fabric). This fabric print is showing up everywhere, it's so weird.
Anyhoot, just had to share my great deals! My girlfriend who equally shares this illness of "great deal obsessed" thinks it's just criminal of PBK to not have the same prices online. I agree, we may start a protest.
Walking through the store I soon went into shock at the prices.....almost everything was 75% off or more! These were not the same prices I found online! I got a 3 pack sheet set for $14.97 that was online for $39.99 (orig. $54), a valance for $6.97 that was online for $19.99 (orig. $29), sham for $5.97 that was online for $11.99 (orig. $22), and bumper for $29.97 that was online for $49.99 (orig. $99). The crib skirt was $19.97 and the quilt was $24.97, these aren't available online anymore so I don't know what they were originally (but PBK is not cheap!). So in the end I got a complete set for $115. What a steal!
The "cheap" sets I found at BabiesRUs were at least $189. The greatest part of it all is the set has the same colors I have been using and it all matches perfectly with my fabrics! Oddly the green dot fabric that I have become obessessed with is almost identical to what is used in the PBK set (additionally odd, my secret Santa gift at the Annual Krekow's NYE partay was this adorable apron from Target with a green dot trim, again identical to my nursery fabric). This fabric print is showing up everywhere, it's so weird.
Anyhoot, just had to share my great deals! My girlfriend who equally shares this illness of "great deal obsessed" thinks it's just criminal of PBK to not have the same prices online. I agree, we may start a protest.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!!!
What a great year 2008 was.....let’s recap a little bit! Shaun and I celebrated our 1st year of being married in February, we celebrated 8 years in June of being together+bestfriends+in love+partners...you name it we’ve been in it together for EIGHT YEARS!!!! Whoot! Whoot!, we celebrated Shaun's 30th birthday in June, we found out on Father's Day we are going to have a baby (best thing that happened this year!), I went completely independent in my 4th year as a Realtor in August (I love being my own boss!), and we finally got the whole McGrath clan (14 peeps) to visit Disney World and spent a wonderful week with the Lindblad family at the most magical place on earth. :-)
We have had several blessings in 2008 and are truly thankful for each and every one. Our family and friends have been a positive influence in our lives and we sincerely appreciate all the support we get. Thank you all for being a part of our adventure.
We have had several blessings in 2008 and are truly thankful for each and every one. Our family and friends have been a positive influence in our lives and we sincerely appreciate all the support we get. Thank you all for being a part of our adventure.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
A sneak peek of the nursery......
On a lighter note, here is a sneak peek of the nursery :-)
Take note.....I haven't sewn the crib skirt yet or bumper, so the crib looks a little bare. Shaun's Aunt is coming over after Christmas to help me knock out the rest of my projects- so HOPEFULLY the nursery will be done soon :-)
Click the photo to see a larger version.
Take note.....I haven't sewn the crib skirt yet or bumper, so the crib looks a little bare. Shaun's Aunt is coming over after Christmas to help me knock out the rest of my projects- so HOPEFULLY the nursery will be done soon :-)
Click the photo to see a larger version.
Vaca Absurdtities......
Vacation Absurdities.....
Disclaimer!!!!! I am sitting in the airport with a 5 hour delay, so even though my vacation was ABSOLUTELY wonderful, and I have many fabulous things to share, this blog is appropriate for the moment. :-)
In order as it all occurred......
1. Getting snow the night before we leave for Florida and not being able to play in the snow with Gus. He LOVES to play in the snow and there's something magical about how our neighborhood park lights up with the white layer on the ground at midnight. So sad, but he had GREAT sitters who took him out!
2. The 4 inches of snow on the ground the morning we leave for our trip. The hills we hard to get down!
3. Being told every morning as we enter the Disney parks I should get a wheelchair (Disney is 40+ square miles by the way, and we were walking an average of 10 miles a day). I'm sorry, but I refuse to be "that girl". Although, it was unbelievable hard to keep up with my 18 family members.
4. Rude people equipped with strollers equals wheels rolled over your toes. I can't count how many times someone in my group was ran into by a stroller, or wheeled over. We had a stroller in our group...it's really not that hard to control.
5. Grandmas hanging out in the smoking section with a ciggy in one hand and a toddler in the other. I can't believe how inconsiderate some people are to the people around them, and in most cases their own kin! There are designated smoking sections throughout Disney World. Disney does a pretty good job with reserving space for cancer seekers in obscure areas, however with 1000's of people you always come across the trash that think it's ok to light up in the line of Peter Pan.......and lady- pay no attention to those who have left a 15 foot gap behind you, they're just tired.
6. There is a famous voice of Disney that tells you where you are going, to hold on to your children, watch the doors, sit down, what Resort or Theme Park you are at etc, etc. The absurdity is when you’re on the monorail the “Voice” tells you to stand clear of the doors, the doors slam shut, and then the “Voice” repeats himself in Spanish.........so basically if you don’t speak English you missed the warning. I actually think it’s a wee bit funny.
7. Having a 5 hour delay on your flight home.
8. How ridiculously slow the wi-fi is in the airport. I can't watch any good shows without it having to Buffer every 10 seconds.
Disclaimer!!!!! I am sitting in the airport with a 5 hour delay, so even though my vacation was ABSOLUTELY wonderful, and I have many fabulous things to share, this blog is appropriate for the moment. :-)
In order as it all occurred......
1. Getting snow the night before we leave for Florida and not being able to play in the snow with Gus. He LOVES to play in the snow and there's something magical about how our neighborhood park lights up with the white layer on the ground at midnight. So sad, but he had GREAT sitters who took him out!
2. The 4 inches of snow on the ground the morning we leave for our trip. The hills we hard to get down!
3. Being told every morning as we enter the Disney parks I should get a wheelchair (Disney is 40+ square miles by the way, and we were walking an average of 10 miles a day). I'm sorry, but I refuse to be "that girl". Although, it was unbelievable hard to keep up with my 18 family members.
4. Rude people equipped with strollers equals wheels rolled over your toes. I can't count how many times someone in my group was ran into by a stroller, or wheeled over. We had a stroller in our group...it's really not that hard to control.
5. Grandmas hanging out in the smoking section with a ciggy in one hand and a toddler in the other. I can't believe how inconsiderate some people are to the people around them, and in most cases their own kin! There are designated smoking sections throughout Disney World. Disney does a pretty good job with reserving space for cancer seekers in obscure areas, however with 1000's of people you always come across the trash that think it's ok to light up in the line of Peter Pan.......and lady- pay no attention to those who have left a 15 foot gap behind you, they're just tired.
6. There is a famous voice of Disney that tells you where you are going, to hold on to your children, watch the doors, sit down, what Resort or Theme Park you are at etc, etc. The absurdity is when you’re on the monorail the “Voice” tells you to stand clear of the doors, the doors slam shut, and then the “Voice” repeats himself in Spanish.........so basically if you don’t speak English you missed the warning. I actually think it’s a wee bit funny.
7. Having a 5 hour delay on your flight home.
8. How ridiculously slow the wi-fi is in the airport. I can't watch any good shows without it having to Buffer every 10 seconds.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A few of my favorite things.....
A few of my favorite things....... 1) A dog that sleeps for days because he is so worn out from swimming at the dog park and from running rabid at the in-laws goat/tree/chicken/horse farm in Cle Elum. 2) A long drive with the greatest husband in the world who lets me listen to Christmas music the whole trip to Elum to get our Tree. 3) Making Ornaments with glitter and ribbon. 4) Sewing a blanket for the baby- my latest obsession.
After a very long day of the dog park, driving to Cle Elum and back to get our tree, and a crazy night at the Parlor.....I finally got the tree decorated. My theme for the last 2 years has been green and I LOVE IT! Green is my favorite color and I love finding new decorations that fit right in. Since you can only use so many green balls, I had to improvise last year and make some of my own. Looking forward to what I can conjure up next! Click the photos to see them larger.
Our Tree!
2008 Green Ornaments
He who has yet to be named's Baby Blanket.......
After a very long day of the dog park, driving to Cle Elum and back to get our tree, and a crazy night at the Parlor.....I finally got the tree decorated. My theme for the last 2 years has been green and I LOVE IT! Green is my favorite color and I love finding new decorations that fit right in. Since you can only use so many green balls, I had to improvise last year and make some of my own. Looking forward to what I can conjure up next! Click the photos to see them larger.
Our Tree!
2008 Green Ornaments
He who has yet to be named's Baby Blanket.......
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