Nursery Forecast: UNfair to Partly Cloudy

We painted (as you all know) and we picked up most of our nursery furniture and now that its set up...I chose the WRONG ROOM! I was hoping to like everything and sadly enough, I don't. Because I chose the room with the bigger closet, which happens to be on the same wall as the door so I only have 3 walls to work with. You walk in the door on the right side of the room, the door opens into wall #1 and so that takes almost 3 feet off that wall. Then the window is on wall #3- the wall across from wall #1 so that takes almost another 3 feet from a wall. Really, we only have wall #2 as our one full wall. When you have a changing table that is more of a changing wall, you see your space dwindling away quick. But I can't give up ANYTHING in my nursery. I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEE my wall unit/changing/organizer/EVERYTHING table.

(This is an actual picture of the unit in it's original owner's HUGE nursery.)

So now that I don't like what I've done...any idea how to talk my husband into painting a different room, taking apart all the furniture, moving it into the other room (that I just KNEW I should use in the first place) and then re-painting the now blue room and putting it back as the guest room? I may have to paint the room myself (or pay someone else to do so) just to ease the pain of it.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

I Love Trouble!

I can't help myself, I just LOVE some troublemakers!

I was just reading an email from a lady who has 5 kids and I'm buying something from her off Craigslist (Stacy, another GREAT find!). Anyhow, I was telling her I would be by her house after 5. She responded with "after 5 would be fine, I'm just scrubbing the lipstick off my couch thanks to my daughter."

In nursery, we have one little girl who looks just like a niece of mine did at her age. She's SO sweet to me and always excited to see me but there is this little streak of badness in her and I love it! I can't get upset with her. If I do, she shows me those big blue eyes and almost white curly hair and I melt!

When I'm at the store, I love seeing the screaming kids that are so upset they didn't get their way or get into trouble some other way. Their faces are just so cute and sweet with all that sass coming out.

I have a family full of troublemakers. And we have produced more trouble along the way. My nieces and nephews are all so sweet, SUPER CUTE and all so bad at the same time (minus GA, she's too small to be bad- but its coming, I know it!). All I can do is laugh and love them and their badness.

The two worst of all would be my husband and my dog. Those two are nothing but buckets of badness...and that's what makes them so stinkin' cute. How can I be upset with Cami for chasing me around the house if I put shoes on? Really she just wants to go with me. Same with Mark, we are late for everything all the time but I really can't be mad at him, he is usually trying to get me to cuddle close to him instead of leaving on time. Sometimes, its just so good to be bad!

And best of all, I'm super bad! I always know how to get myself into a good amount of trouble. It calls me, I see in on my caller ID and I still answer! I know I'm going to be up to my ears with craziness once this little dude of mine gets mobile...but I can't wait to see the adventures he brings our way. Maybe his nickname will be Trouble!

Its Painting Time!

That's right-Saturday we had to get down to business and get Little Mark's room painted. Things are finally starting to come together. We found some really great buys on craigslist (Stacy, you would be proud) and will be picking them up very soon.

Luckily, we had some lots of friends and family offer to help. However, we weren't sure what time we'd get started so we had to wing it!

We went with two shades of blue...but I I like the lighter one way better. Almost enough to repaint the two walls with the darker blue, however I promised Mark I'd wait and see what I think of everything!

Here we are, the excited parents-to-be. I'm showing off my ta-tas that just won't stop growing. I joke that by the end of my pregnancy I won't be able to clap...I think I'm almost there. I can barely reach the steering wheel in my car around these things.


Ravi (who hates to paint) offered up his services and helped move things along really quick.

Yep, here I am breaking the rules. I was painting, on a ladder with my hands over my head. I wanted to be part of the action. At least I wasn't also eating cookie dough, deli meat sandwiches, sushi and snow skiing that day. I do know where to draw the line!

And yes, Mark is wearing his favorite shirt! In fact, our Mac Tools guy gave him more of these jerseys after I told him how often Mark is wearing them.

My parents came by. Little Mark's Proud Pappaw (as the future shirt will read) was there helping.

Mom was there to boost morale and boss us around. Sometimes that's just what you need.

This was the last picture we got. My dad had Mark convinced he got paint all over his favorite jersey. Mark was more concerned about getting it all over the house, he claims he didn't care so much about the jersey.

The little guy's room is coming along. Once we get the furniture in there we'll keep showing the progress. We're so excited that we're down to 69 days! Just when we thought it would take forever to get this little miracle here, it really has flown by. I know the last month will probably feel like an eternity of discomfort, but I'm ready. Can't possibly feel as long as 3.5 years of negative results! We can't wait to fill our lives, this room and our home with all the love that this little bundle will bring.

Officer on Duty

I pulled into Publix last night and parked next to a Sheriff's car. As I was walking in I saw the Deputy come walking out the entrance with a severely serious look on his face, clutching his purchase. He had to pull over to get a 10 pack of Snickers and a 10 pack of Baby Ruth. Now that's serious business! Give me your candy and no one gets hurt!! Do you ever feel that way? No we don't- do we Katheryn? Its more like, Give me your salad and no one gets hurt! Or give me your stationary bike.

Do you have a candy that speaks to you in your patrol car or has you handcuffed?

No, Thank you

Mark and I received a thank you card from a couple who recently married. I was on the phone with one of my favorite roomies of all time and read the card aloud. The card reads:

"Mark and Casey,

Thank you for the ____________ (very specific item), we use it all the time!"

Love,

________________(The Newlywed Couple)"

I was laughing SO hard (I snorted) and Becki said "what's so funny about that?" I said "well, we didn't go to the reception and we did not get them this specific item, we didn't get them ANYTHING at all. It was the weekend of my niece's 16th birthday party and I was doing her hair and make-up for prom. So I didn't have time." We both had a good laugh (snorting included).

So now I ask...what's a girl to do? Mark told me to call right away and let her know that wasn't from me. I've been a slacker and haven't said a thing. I don't want to take someone else's credit. However, I do think this could be the best prank ever to be played on someone. So to the person who has super sloppy handwritting and made the bride and groom guess it was from me and Mark, I say "no, Thank you!!"

One Bear Awesome Weekend

Mark and I use the word "bear" for just about everything. We were watching My Name is Earl one night and Randy mentioned something being "Bear Awesome" and we can't get over it. So if we want to say something is better than great...obviously its BEAR AWESOME! This weekend was one BEAR AWESOME weekend. It was relaxing and fun and full of family.

This picture was taken after Georgia's blessing Sunday. But who wouldn't want to be a part of this family? We are a fun-loving, good times group.

Left to right

Front Row: (Nephew) Little Johnny

Middle Row: (nieces) Riley, Ashlee, Brittney, Nikki (sister-in-law), Mom, Christian (nephew), GA, Cassie (my sister), Trina (sister-in-law) and Me

Back Row: John II (my brother) a.k.a. cupcake dog (for those that watch the Soup), Dad, Jason (brother-in-law), Madi (niece), Jo-Jo (my brother), Mark (my sexy beast)

Our 4th of July was spent here...Hammock Beach Resort. My brother John and his wife Nikki have a condo/villa here and are kind enough to let us enjoy their amenities and their company.

Other than swimming and eating...we loved all over little Miss Georgia Rose all day.



Aunt Nikki is a GA hog though...so most pictures are while she's holding her.


Mark and I drove home around 9pm and saw fireworks from Palm Coast all the home. We didn't miss anything! We got to see downtown Jax and OP fireworks all while crossing the Buchman bridge. Our neighbors were finishing up their fantastic fireworks show when we pulled in to Oakleaf.

Sunday was GA's blessing. This was before Sacrament started. I took this picture, which means Mark and I beat all odds, we were there BEFORE the opening hymn. Rusty, Aunt Jo and Uncle Jasper couldn't stay for lunch so I wanted to post this one with one of the three in it.

After Sacrament was over Ashlee just had to grab her youngest cousin. GA's shoes and bracelet are SOO cute! And check out that beautiful dress from Aunt Bert!

Here's the happy family. Jason, Cassie, Christian and GA.

I highly recommend naming your child after a state, makes for easy blogging.

Now add in the proud Mammaw and Pappaw (who is always patriotic or festive)

The proud parents with their freshly blessed little angel.

Church was SO emotional for me. I cried almost the entire time. Between my hormone levels and knowing my baby is due to be here in 3 months, Mark will be blessing him, I love the gospel, my family was there, babies bring the peace of heaven...I just couldn't handle myself. I was a blubbering mess.

Jo-Jo & Johnny getting comfy.

(Can you believe Little Mark III and John III are first cousins? How often does that happen?)

Our family is always so supportive. We appreciate each one of them for making the trip to be with us.

Can you tell the sun was in our faces?

Cassie put GA on the bed to change her clothes and this was the pose she gave. :)

One last picture in the dress

Pappaw holding GA

Here I am holding Jim and Angela's new baby Savannah. She is going to be best friends with GA. How funny, Savannah and Georgia...no, it wasn't planned.

I completely forgot to go back and do red eye correction while the pictures were still loaded on my camera. Shoot me now Cassie! But here GA is hanging with Uncle Jason and looking SO cute.

Nikki a.k.a. Baby HOG! And this is the proof. But who can blame her?

Nikki gave up Savannah, kept GA and was making her laugh and coo. I love that face!

I have to say, this weekend was wonderful. Each time I held GA in my arms it made me realize even more how ready I am for my own little bear to get here. I can't wait to meet him and introduce him to you. Mark and I are both getting SO excited for his arrival. He needs to stay in the oven until golden brown!

95 days??

Mark and I have a cute little dry erase board that we leave notes on. The most recent note Mark wrote said "Its getting closer to baby time." I've known that eventually, the baby would come. I didn't think the first 6 months would go by so fast. I just noticed my blog baby ticker says I have 95 days. And yesterday at my OB appt, Little Mark was measuring a week ahead of schedule. So basically, I have 3 months or less!! I really need to get the nursery started (that's right, I said started) and get ready to welcome my little man.

That's all, before the pregnancy hormones kick in and I start crying again!

Happy July!

Growing up, we looked forward to July. It meant one thing only...Atlanta Gullett Family Reunion. My family is very patriotic and we loved to take time together and celebrate. Regardless of other family trips and activities- we always went to Atlanta, we always stayed at the Residence Inn by the ATL temple, we always went to Six Flags, White Water and most importantly- always a Braves game. Towards the end of our reunions we added in visiting the Coca Cola Museum, watching everyone taste the nasty drinks from around the world (who could forget Beverly) was a family favorite.

As 4th of July is approaching, I look forward to spending Saturday with my family away from town. It's been a long time since we've traveled together. My parents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews are all so special to me and it makes me happy just thinking of all the fun we get to have together this weekend.

Not only are we getting together Saturday but we're also going to church together Sunday for little Miss Georgia's blessing. What a special day that will be and I can't wait!

I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend. God Bless America.