I'm overwhelmed by and undeserving of His goodness. Never in a million years did I think that I wouldn't have enough arms to hold all my babies. I tear up just looking at this picture. For all the mamas in waiting or those who have lost their mama I know that today is hard. Not a Mother's Day will ever go by that I won't think of your hearts and how much they ache. Praying that you find comfort in Him. His plan is worth waiting for!

A "big number with a three in it" Hahahah sounds like 23 to me! 

Thankful for my babies and loved spending time with them over the weekend. We took an impromptu trip to the beach and grabbed coffee and lunch (because what else is there?). The weather was lovely and the company was pretty good too. ;)

Sadly our three day Disneyland passes we got are all used up. We had SO much fun going once a month before the busy summer months...so worth it! We're also looking forward to going again this fall and staying at the Disneyland Grand California Hotel! Can't even wait.

I meeaaaan I know how to start off my day right at Disneyland...

Notice the tissue paper hanging from Blair's dress from a show we saw earlier in the day. She wanted to add some flair to her gown. ;) 

Outfits by Paradise Kids and Co.

Last minute Mother's Day gift guide! Some things I'm loving lately...

Lash Serum



This stuff is LEGIT. It really does work and it way cheaper than Latisse. I've had several people ask about what I use on my lashes. Here's my dirty secret!

Gel Manicure Kit

This kit really does work and is just as quick as painting my nails. It lasts at least a week (as long as I can stand to look at the growth near my cuticle.) I love that I can turn any nail polish I already own into gel so I don't have to buy new polish.

Long Lasting Lip Color

I said it once I'll say it again...totally obsessed with this stuff! It really does last!

High Waist Workout Pants

I know I'm a broken record but seriously these things are bomb. They hold it allllll in!

It is no secret that I am a lipstick fanatic. Every time someone tells me we are taking a picture I whip out my lipstick and apply. The problem is that I find myself re-applying like 5,000 times a day with all the eating, baby kissing, and more eating I do. ;) 

So I had heard about LipSense and guys...I LOVE it! This stuff is intense and really does last. It doesn't come off when I eat an apple or kiss the babies. 

Danielle sent me a kit which includes your shade of choice, the gloss, and remover. I chose Aussie Rose and I love the flirty shade of pink. It's not too bright so I feel good wearing it to preschool drop off, the grocery store, and it's deep enough to make me look alive in photos. 

If you guys have been wanting to try LipSense out now is your chance! If you mention my blog you can get 10% off your purchase. You can either order from Danielle on Facebook or Instagram (@theglossarybydanielle). Thanks, Danielle! No more scrambling for my lipstick or carrying it around in my pocket. Once it's on for the day I'm good! 

I got some things for my birthday that I've really been enjoying so I thought I should share the love! Maybe it can help you when gift shopping for a friend (or yourself!) or your MOM since Mother's Day is coming up!

1. High Waisted Workout Pants: these are completely necessary for my post twin belly. The twins managed to rip my abdominal muscles down the center which will forever make me look a little prego unless I get it surgically stitched back up. Until then I'll just be tucking it all in to my high waisted workout pants!

2. Cold Shoulder Tank Top: I'm loving this trend and I especially love this top because I don't need a strapless bra to go with it.

3.Sandal/Boot: I wore a shoe similar to this at a recent photo shoot and loved it so much I had to buy some of my own. The heel isn't sky high which I like.

4. Raw Hem Denim: I swear I had a pair of these in high school and they're baaaaack! Doesn't that always happen? I grabbed this pair and plan to wear them all summer.

My Mom actually ordered a pair of the high-waist leggings and loves them so they are Mom-tested and approved in case you were wondering. :) Happy shopping!

Ahhh the birthday weekend. It was good to me. We will just go ahead and say I'm thirty-ish. This has to go down as one of the best birthdays. I mean ALL my babies celebrated with me on the outside world as opposed to in utero last year. And yes we were a complete circus as we walked around downtown Redlands but I loved every minute of it.

We had pizza for lunch, sipped on iced coffee from my favorite coffee bar (Augie's) and indulged in some ice cream from A La Minute. I even got to shop at a local kids clothing store, Seed, and its sister store for women, Nectar. Unfortunately, I have some serious mom-bod going on because despite trying on 20 off -the-shoulder tops I walked out with a hat and shoes. Sigh. Someday I'll be coming for you, crop tops, but today is not that day. Today was pizza and ice cream.

Blair's romper by Thirty Five and Lime

My blouse: Target!

Eyeing her ice cream.

My heart! Evie's dress by Baby Gap.

And lucky for me the birthday festivities continue of Friday with a jaunt to Disneyland and a spa day with my Mama on Saturday. Matt Bushman, you are a good good man because that's a lot of Daddy Day Care.

A little late on the twins 8 month update but better late than never!

Matt and I are seriously so smitten with these babies it's ridiculous. We ooooh and ahhhh over every little thing they do. "Do you see her?! She's sitting up. Oh my goodness she's so cute when she sits up." "Look at him. He's so cute when he's in his jumper. He's like jumping and stuff." It's like we are first time parents all over again! We are just cherishing every little thing since we plan on these babies being our last. We're excited to move out of the baby phase but we aren't trying to rush it like we did with Blair. I never want to forget this!

Here's what Evie and Cal are up to this month...

Evie
Evie has decided to eat solids now and prefers carbs and fruit. Clearly she takes after her mama. She likes to suck her thumb, jump in her jumper, smile, and watch Blair. She can sit up now and has started crawling. She's not on a mission to get where she's going but I'm sure that's coming. She doesn't like it when strangers get in her face especially when she is strapped in her car seat or stroller. She gets on all fours and peeks out over her crib when you lay her down to sleep. Then she watches you as you leave and smiles and coos. Heart melted.

Cal
Cal still loves to eat and will pretty much eat anything. He sucks his middle and ring fingers at the same time, loves his jumper, and getting kisses on his tummy. He gives the best open mouth kisses without prompting and has the cutest bashful grin. He gets crazy kicking legs whenever I change his diaper and also peeks over his crib to watch me leave at nap time. He can sit up but is not crawling yet. He likes drinking water from a straw but does not like it when strangers saw hi to him when he's in his stroller or car seat.

Both babies have been going to the nursery at church on Sunday nights. They seem to do pretty well but usually cry at drop off. We've got a great routine going on with two naps a day (9:15-11 and 1:30-3) and bedtime at 6:30. They wake up around 7 and we can't complain about that! They are generally happy but still needy from about 5-6:30 pm. They love going out and about and checking out new surroundings. People stop us all. the. time. I only mind when one of them is crying and it's cleat that I've got to go. ;)

We're doing it! But not without the help of many people. I've never been so grateful to have Matt working from home and family who live in town. Little breaks make all the difference in the world.