Miscellaneous March Monday

Oh hey!  What's new you ask?  Well friends, let me fill you in...

Just in case you're wondering, Jay is still as cute as ever! {duh!}  My sweet little man turned 2 in December, he is growing like a weed and talking like crazy... repeating every little thing he hears! 

Josh has been keeping busy being a stud.  Fighting fires and saving lives, no big deal... :)  

No, but seriously he actually fought two house fire's this past week. 

This fire on Sunday

...and this fire on Thursday

My hero!!

On Saturday Jay, Claire and I went to go visit my friend Julie and her new baby in the hospital.  Her sweet new baby girl, Amanda, is so perfect and precious... I couldn't be happier for them. 

 I was so excited to visit Julie at the hospital, I ran to Party City and got a bouquet of balloons.  Completely forgetting that 1. Julie's husband is totally allergic to latex and 2. hospitals don't allow latex balloons...  Needless to say I felt like a total "winner" but ended up decorating the outside of Julie's house with the toxic balloons.

{unfortunately, not all of the balloons survived the trek from the car to the porch}

Julie and I work together and usually have coffee together every week, I cannot wait for the new addition to our weekly coffee visits!  Jay became very curious as Julie began showing during her pregnancy and we would explain to him that there was a baby in there, he even went as far as to pull up her shirt and look in her pockets for the "baby in Julie's tummy!"  I'd been talking about Amanda for awhile now, so when I told Jay on Saturday that we'd finally be meeting Amanda he was pretty excited... I don't think he knew why, but when mommy's excited Jay gets excited.  When we got to the hospital Jay was pretty shy... but he noticed "Amanda's wittle toes" right off the bat and didn't hesitate to give her a few smooches on the head.

Sweet little guy could not stop talking about Amanda as soon as we got in the car ("Amana shoot hoops?" or "Jay kiss Amana on head!") until all of a sudden, mid-sentence there was silence...

poor little guy was pooped!

So, that's what's up with us on this miscellaneous Monday... kind of all over the place, but that's our life these days!  Just livin' the dream! :)  

Here's to a terrific week friends!

Just keeping it real...

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

 

Do you know who spoke those wise words?  The one and only Dr. Seuss.  I don't know if you know this or not, but today is Dr. Seuss's birthday... 

He's kind of a big deal.

When I was growing up I loved Dr. Seuss.  I knew most of his books by heart from hearing them read aloud to me by my mom so many times... and while most Dr. Seuss books are silly and goofy, he does have some pretty good life advice to share.  

 

This is one of my all time favorite quotes.
 

I don't know if you've noticed much or not, but I haven't been blogging much lately... like at all.  

See, I have been debating about making my blog private or possibly even deleting it.  Someone had read some of my blog and didn't like it.  

But, the conclusion that I have come to is this:

This is my blog.  

This is an outlet for me to express myself and how I feel.  I mean no harm to anyone.  This is my history.  It can be raw at time and the truth may hurt, but that is what this is; the truth.

So, I'm gonna take the Dr.'s advice and be who I am and say what I feel.  

I mean, I am kind of a big deal around here... people know me... 

(name that movie! Ha!) 

Anyways,

Cheers to you Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday and thanks for the reminder!

   And now that we've cleared that up, let's get back to bloggin, shall we?!  

the most wonderful time of the year...

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas spent with friends and family you love!  We had a crazy Christmas this year... traveling to three different Christmas celebrations!  It was so fun to see family and spend time with the people we love most, but maybe a little too ambitious to try to take on with a 2 year old!

  Life has been crazy these past few months, (as you can probably guess by the abandonment of the blog) but I still can't believe the end of 2011 is right around the corner!  This year has been full of adventures and challenges, but I wouldn't change a minute of it.  Christmas cards were moved to the bottom of the priorities list this year... So, I present to you our New Year's card: 

 What do you think? 

 I think I'm one lucky girl to have those two studs all to myself! 

Happy New Year friends! I pray 2012 will be our best year yet, filled with all the things that we love the most!  

*Cheers!*

facing my fears

One thing that I do not like are needles.  

I have always hated getting shots.  My mom used to make deals with me when I was younger that she would take me to the toy store or ice cream shop if I didn't make a scene at the doctor's office when it was time for shots.  My family was completely shocked that I even got a tattoo.  So today I did something, that for me, is pretty crazy... today I got acupuncture.  An even bigger shock?  I looved it.  

I never thought in a million years that I would try acupuncture.  I mean how can a bunch of needles help you feel better?!  After talking with the Dr. we both agreed that we believe that the body wants to heal itself and she went on to explain that that is what acupuncture does, it helps your body heal itself.  I have to admit that I was skeptical at first, but was amazed at the sensations and relief I felt as each tiny needle was inserted.  While I laid on the table with about 20 needles in my skin, I started feeling stronger and more relaxed.  I don't fully understand the idea of Qi but I do know that it worked.  As I left the doctor's office I felt a weird high, not a drugged high, more of a happy high.  The kind of high I felt when Josh proposed or when I held Jay for the first time or on my wedding day... I left the office on Cloud 9 feeling totally refreshed and clear headed.  I am scheduled to get bi-weekly treatments for 4 weeks along with weekly physical therapy and massages.  After the great results today,  I'm really excited to try this approach to healing after the accident.  It's amazing how a few needles can invigorate you, not only physically but mentally.  I'm so glad that I didn't let my fear of needles hold me back from trying something new.  I think it's good for us to do things that scare us.  It gives you the feeling of accomplishment after conquering a fear and you might just be missing out on a great experience.  So with that said, I dare doube-dog dare you to do something you thought you'd never do... you never know what you could be missing out on!

it's me, surprise!

 Hi friends!

I’ve missed you! So much has been going on lately between working countless hours with the ambulance, being a momma/wife, family shenanigans and such that blogging has fallen by the wayside.  So, if you don’t follow me on twitter (which you should! @BrittBeahan) then you might have assumed that I dropped off the face of the earth, but rest assured, I’m alive & kickin’.  I’ve missed my blogging ritual and love blogging, the community and the friends that I’ve made… and I’ve missed you, truly!

While I’ve been away a few noteworthy events have taken place:

This stud-muffin graduated from high school

My partner-in-crime & her husband booked a vacation back to the PNW in September!!

My dad decided to marry his girlfriend in a spur of the moment wedding this last tuesday. 

Seeing that my parents divorced just last fall (after 27 years) and that I’d only met said girlfriend 2x, i think it’s needless to say that it was awkward…. Copious amounts of Adult beverages were obviously a necessity post ceremony.  

The wedding was in gorgeous Lake Chelan, which just so happens to be 30 minutes away from Brewster, so we ended up making a mini vacation out of it.  
The weather was gorgeous. 

We got in a car accident a few weeks ago and in typical EMS personnel style I declined the stretcher/backboard and insisted that I was fine and that a little whip lash couldn’t be that bad… ha! I hurt like a mother.

I applied for a volunteer position at the fire department and was accepted, assuming I pass the CPAT (physical test… YoutTube it!) I’m a pretty active person and would normally not be worried about taking the CPAT, but seeing that I have to wear an extra 50-80lbs of weight on  freshly whip-lashed shoulders, I’m a little nervous! 


Well, looks like we're all caught up! 
Talk to you soon friends!

all things me

Current Playlist:

Kiss Goodnight - Lady

Hold it Against Me -  Britney Spears

Black Eyed Peas - Do it Like This
Paris (Ooh La La) - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Super Bass - Nicki Minaj
Gold and a Pager - Cool Kids
(I'm all about the booty shakin' workout music these days)

Current Nailpolish: 
(toes)

Pompei Purple by OPI 

(hands)

OPI's In the Spot-Light Pink

Current Drink:

H2O and Arnold Palmers 
(aka black iced tea w/ lemonade - sooo yummy and refreshing!)

Current Food:

Food Should Taste Good chips

fresh fruits and veggies

Current TV Show:

Khloe and Lamar 

and I'm just gonna say it... I'm oddly excited to tune in to watch 

Ice Loves Coco

Current Wishlist:

 I could really go for a profesh pedi date w/ some girlfriends. 

Don't get me wrong, I can whip out a mean @ home mani/pedi... but the massage chair, the leg/foot massage and not dodging wayward toys during the drying process sounds nice right about now! 

Current Needs:

new socks... honestly I either have no socks or one from a pair!  Where do they go?!

Current Triumphs:

Losing the lbs again.  I was seriously on a roll with eating great/working out and really seeing results and after Kristen and Ed visited I kind of plateaued.  But, I'm back at it again and feel great.  Being healthy really is a lifestyle.

Current Bane(s) of my Existence:

Fake friends.
There is nothing worse than fake friends. 

Current Celebrity Crush:

Dwight Howard

(umm can we just take a minute to appreciate those arms...)

Current Blessing:

My amazing family and extended family.

Current Outfit:

Ha! I'm currently donning quite the sexy outfit, yoga pants & a tank top.
And yes, it's 59 degrees and raining right now... I call it wishful dressing. ;)

Current Indulgence:

Getting to go on my Sushi/Movie date last night was a pretty fun indulgence... the sushi was aaamazing and Bridesmaids was hilarious!!  
Grande Iced Caramel Macchiatos 

(Non-Fat, no vanilla, extra caramel if we're being specific :)

Current Excitement:

I'm really excited for summer and sunshine.  


My friend from college in Iowa, Lindsey, is coming to visit in August 

and my sweet cousin, Kristen, is coming back to visit again in September!! 

 I'm also suuuper excited to start my EMT course in September 

and also in Sept, my bff is getting married and I'm her MOH

...so many exciting things coming up!!

Current Mood:
Sentimental.  
My Aunt Kathy is honestly the most amazing and giving woman ever.  I look up to my Aunt Kathy so much, she is the most caring woman and would give you the shirt off her back.  Last week her husband, my Uncle Rick, unexpectedly passed away.  Our family is so heartbroken for her, her children and grandchildren.  Uncle Rick's memorial service is tomorrow and I can't even imagine what they are going through.  Please keep my Aunt Kathy in your thoughts and prayers.




What are your current favorites?  I'd love to know.  I'm always looking to spice things up and try new things! Hope you have a wonderful Friday Eve friends!

Wednesday Loves

 It doesn't feel like it's time for Wednesday to be here yet... Praise sweet baby Jesus for 3 day weekends and a 4 day work week!  I always look forward to linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday and seeing what other people are loving! 

I'm loving these pictures I look of the Wisteria and lights on the pergola in our backyard.

I'm loving that it's June and the calendar is jam-packed with fun activities.

I'm loving that my bff and I are having a Sushi/Movie Date tonight!  

I figure as her MOH I must take her to go see Bridesmaids... it's only logical right?! I can't wait, I've heard such great reviews!

I'm loving the waterfall braid.  

(Claire's luscious locks are in the 1st picture & I'm in the 2nd)

Karmin Music.

I'm sure by now you've seen the their remake of Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" and after spending some time exploring their YouTube channel I was soo impressed.  They are both super talented!  My favorite remake of their is definitely "Just a Kiss" by Lady A

All of the activities leading up to my little brother graduating next week!!

How is he old enough to be done with high school?!

How cute is he??

 

I'm loving my new flippy-floppys

and they're from Old Navy, can you believe it?!

 And as always I'm loving my hunk of a man and our sweet baby boy

What are you loving this Wednseday?

I hope your day is filled with things you love and make you happy.

Happy Humpday friends!