candles ablaze, big smiles and painted nails.

Hello beautiful friends,
So sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I just haven't found the spark yet. But I'm thinking that this new pregnancy is going to help with that! I just wanted to share a quick update with you all before I need to go get ready for work.

Tuesday was the hubby's 29th birthday. Seriously, this man doesn't look 29 does he? He looks like he's 18 or something. haha. We had dinner at his favorite spot and then we came home and had cake. It was such a great day. 

Yesterday we decided to spend the day at the local watering hole. Evangelina had a blast, however, she did a lot of pouting when we took a break and then when we left. Poor dear, she just can't get enough water. She's lucky that she has her daddy's complexion because I got a bit crispy. She on the other hand has a nice tan going on now. haha.

Last night after all was said and done I sat down and painted my nails. 

I did a gradient with black and sparkle. It didn't turn out half bad.

I don't think I'll be redoing it today 2 or 3 times too. haha.

What have you been up to this week?

lately...

Firstly, I need to share this cover of Teenage Dream that Nick Pitera did! I love it!  He's so freaking talented. I can't get over his vocal range.

Secondly, I am so sorry for being MIA lately. Its been quite difficult to sit at the computer lately. Especially, since that's all I seem to be doing at work. Plus, I feel as if I don't really have much to share lately. Our summers are pretty boring around here because we spend it working. We unfortunately don't get to take a vacation this year because my car is in the shop again! Ahh. Annoying. Hopefully when it comes out of the shop this time it is as good as new.

The hubs is in search of a new job and we are hoping that one comes through soon. He has been so down on himself lately and in turn it makes me feel awful because I can't do much of anything to make him feel better. He says he's happy with me and Evangelina, which I know to be true, but I can't help to think that he would be much happier closer to his family. It breaks my heart that we can't just live close to everyone. It would be nice to have a teleporter or unlimited airline miles so that we can travel back and forth whenever we need a hug from his family.

Work has been nuts! I blame it on the summer weather. Everyone and their sister are having babies! The last few weeks we have been completely filled. When we would discharge 3 we would get 4 more in labor. Plus, it has been hella hot on our unit! It doesn't make for a comfortable work environment. 

Speaking of work, I probably should get off here and get ready. I would much rather spend another day off with my daughter, but nope, momma needs to make the dough.

I hope you all have a fantastic day. 

I hope to be back to normal soon!

Lots of love,

Danielle

Cat's got my tongue

For some odd reason I have been at a loss for word lately. I'm really not sure why- as I said Sunday I have so much to share with you, but I just honestly don't know where to begin. I guess I will start with the biggest thing that has happened lately.

This little beauty just turned 3 years old.

My little angel is growing up! 

I couldn't stop crying on Friday, her birthday, which I had to work. 

Maybe I was crying because I couldn't spend her birthday with her, or the fact that she's not a baby anymore.

I need another baby and Evangelina needs a baby brother or sister!

I am just starting to think that its never going to happen, but that's not what today's post is about.

So, Evangelina turned 3years old and we had a couple of birthday parties for her, which she loved! She got tons of princess stuff, a pair of roller skates and a bike with training wheels! 

I attempted to make her a rainbow birthday cake for her birthday like this one:

but it was a bust. 

My cake crumbled like an earthquake destroyed it. 

So I managed to save it by getting those clear little cocktail cups and scooped a bit of the rainbow layers into each cup and then put vanilla ice cream and sprinkles on top of each and stuck it in the freezer.

It turned into rainbow cake ice cream cups! 

It was a hit!!

Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of them because my blackberry died before I could get the picture off of it, but I intend to make them again! :D 

It wouldn't be weird to make them for Beto's birthday right? haha

He will be turning 29 in July!

Now, its time for me to get the lovely Evangelina ready to go to vacation bible school and I think that I might head outside to enjoy the sun and paint with my watercolors that I got for my birthday!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic first day of summer!