And Now...We Become 4

Maksim checking out his new sibling right before he crumbles the sonogram.  Jealous already?

Our little boy or girl?

Yes!  It's true.  We will be a family of four soon!  We cannot wait to have Maksim be a big brother and are so happy the kids will be close in age.  I am officially 15 weeks pregnant and that baby is the size of apple per my Baby Center week by week notification.  I found out I was pregnant in March and have been dying to announce it but being a little superstitious and wanting confirmation from my doctor I held off.  The due date is November 11 and it seems so far away.  I have many more pounds and backaches to go!

I am one of the lucky few that don't get nauseated with pregnancy but I do say "Hello" and "Good-bye" to many other things that are a result of being pregnant.  Below is a small list of "Hello" and "Good-byes" I have compiled.  I want to be able to look back on these one day.

Hello....

• most importantly to my little baby!
• growing belly.  I have a bloated tummy look at the moment.
• boobs!!!  Seriously where did these things come from?  Honestly, I don't like when they are bigger.
• stretchy pants. Sooo comfy.
• backaches.  My chiropractor says it will only get worse as I get bigger.  Great right? 
• major fatigue.  This is my major symptom and there is no fitting it.
• friendly strangers.  Everyone is so nice to you when you are pregnant.  Doors get opened and everyone seems to smile at a lady with a big tummy.

Good-bye.....

• skinny jeans.  We shall hopefully meet again in one year's time.
• clearish skin.  Why, why, why, must my hormones go crazy and cause massive breakouts!
• alcohol.  A half glass wine here and there is okay but I can only imagine how much more fun my BFF's wedding could have been if I could have had 2, maybe 6 glasses of wine!
• sushi.  I will miss you spicy tuna roll.  Sushi will be my first post pregnancy meal out I guarantee it.

With all the good and bad that comes with pregnancy the best part of it is I will have another baby that is part Stan and me.  The first one turned out magnificent so we have high hopes for this next one.

The due date is November 11 and it seems so far away.  I have many more pounds and backaches to go!  Next month we find out if its a boy or girl.  I have a feeling it's a boy for some reason but I guess we will see.

Love,
First Gen Fma

Disney Store

We took Maksim for his first Disney store trip.  He was amazed from the first step in with the glittering floor, huge TV projection and of course all the toys.  We headed to the back of the store where the original characters of Disney hang out.  Maksim was able to point out who was Donald, Goofy, Minnie and Mickey Mouse.  It really melted my heart.  I was a Disney child growing up so I loved being in the store just as much as him. They even had a table for kids to color at while the Beauty and the Beast movie played on the huge projection.  He was a good boy and shared his crayons with an adorable little girl next to him.  He shares....it's too sweet!  It was a stimulation overload for my little guy and from the picture above you can tell we made his day.  I live for moments like these.

*Note:  Look how skinny Papa is looking!  He has lost 15+ pounds already.  I'll have to have him blog about his diet and exercise routine soon.  Funny we happen to run into his cycling instructor while walking through Nordstroms.  Keep up the amazing work.  Maksim and I love you.

Love,
First Gen Fam

To the Max

t-shirt - American Apparel (softest more comfy tee ever)

maxi skirt - Nordstrom (comes in beige and a print)

belt - Forever 21

shoes -  Impo from Loehmanns

aviator sunglasses - Anthropologie 

jewelry - Vintage

This is my first outfit post ever.  I have been hesitant to put one up but I really fell in love with this purple-blue maxi skirt. For all you tall ladies this is the maxi skirt we have been waiting for.  I am 5'8 and am wearing 3-4 inch wedges in the pictures.  Its really long but you can easily fold up the elastic band to make it shorter without it looking bulky.  I paired it with a simple t-shirt along with a no fuss sock bun to stay comfy and casual since we were heading to a birthday party at Medieval Times.  I am looking forward to wearing it again soon!
Love,
First Gen Fam

A Summer Essential.....

This Vix peacock print cover-up is currently on my wish list for summer 2012.  Beautiful!

This Vix cover-up is so simple, chic, and goes with everything.  

Number one word association with beach?  Bikini!  But what about the cover-up?   Designer Paula Hermanny of ViX Swimwear is all about the complete resort look.

“In Brasil, we make an outfit out of the bikini and we always have a cover-up or sarong,” she says, adding, “then it’s easy to slip on a nice pair of sandals, grab your hat, tote and your done!”

With La Jolla now her home, Paula strives to bring the beach culture she grew up with to San Diego.  For more summer style inspiration, stop by www.vixswimwear.com and experience this summer the Brasilian way! 

Love,

First Gen Fam

A Medieval Birthday

18 years later I have been summoned back to Medieval Times to celebrate a dear friend's birthday.  We sat in the yellow and red knight's section.  After many challenges his life was taken in a mighty sword fight therefore we lost.  Well, not all was lost we did enjoy dinner using our hands and while watching a fun filled show that made me feel like I was 12 again.  The whole time I kept thinking to myself how much I look forward to taking Maksim when he gets older.   The only downside to everything was there were no dragons.

The birthday boy, Jimmy and one of his knights, Umair

My knight threw this flower to me.  I feel like a fair maiden.

Stan took this picture with my knight.  It is a tad blurry, hmmm wonder why?

Happy birthday Jimmy! Thanks for having us on this wonderful adventure!

 

Love,
 First Gen Fam

Summer is Coming

I can smell it in the air.  Summer is coming!  I saw a couple of hummingbirds buzzing around the plants (which are growing fabulously I must say) I just planted a few weeks ago. I brushed up against my tomato plants and my lemon tree and the aroma was so wonderful that I wish I could bottle it up.  I am so excited about all the activities I plan to do with Maksim this coming summer.  I love seeing his face when he experiences something new for the first time.  We will be signing him up for swim lessons again which I think are more fun for me than anyone else.  I am looking forward to leaving the windows open at night, turning on the sprinklers and bbqs with friends.

I reserve particular products for summer and will be breaking them out soon.  Below are my summer favs.

From the Top:

1. Bobbi Brown Beach Fragrance- It smells like the beach and sunscreen bottled up.  This is the one thing I look forward to breaking out the most every summer.  
2. Aviator Sunglasses- Lightweight and they go with everything.
3. Bright Nail Polish- Wearing sandals requires some pretty toes. Pedicures are a must!
4. Straw Fedora- Great for a bad hair day and keeps me looking chic.
5. Rose Gold Sandals- Just got a cheapy pair similar to this.  Rose gold is perfect for dressing down or up.
6. Sunscreen- I slather it everywhere.  I do not want premature wrinkles or sun spots!
7. Lip Smackers in Strawberry- Been using this since I was 5.  Love the smell and keeps my lips from getting chapped in the sun.
8. Romper- It's my go-to beach cover up and I can easily run errands in it.  Going to the bathroom wearing a romper, well that can be a challenge.
9. Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Sugar Scrub-  No body scrub compares.  The sugars exfoliates while the oils in it moisturize and does not wash away.  No need to put lotion on afterwards.  It can get your bathtub slippery so be careful!

Love,

First Gen Fam

Sin City Weekend

Vegas.....quick drive up but a long drive home.  We ventured to the City of Sin for a combined Bachelor/Bachelorette party for our best friends Nada and Kam.  We stayed at the wonderful Caesar's Palace and enjoyed Il Mulino fine dining restaurant, Pure nightclub, shopping and the pool of course.  I brought back with me some amazing pieces from Zara, a little tan, and a some great memories.  It was a nice mini getaway but boy did we miss our little guy.  We couldn't wait to get his famous "squeeze, squeeze" hug.  I will let the pictures tell the rest of the story.

Congrats to Nada and Kam.  Looking forward to seeing them two weeks from now for their wedding!

Love,
First Gen Fam