Well I am excited to say that I am going to be an aunt! I know many people won’t care, but I do.
My brother Robbie and his girlfriend Valerie are expecting a baby girl around Feb. 5th! I get to be an aunt. That means having my baby fever cooled by doing the fun things that come with having a baby, without the lifelong responsibility of having anymore of my own! LOL!
I never thought my brother would have any children. He is what I like to call a free spirit. After the shock wore off (this was not a planned thing, but I think most of us have one or two of those! LOL!), and finding out everything looks good, I am so excited, and happy for them. They currently live in Las Vegas, but plan on moving back home end of October-ish. I believe they will be living with us for a little while until they get settled. The idea of a new baby in the house is exciting for me and the kids!
I think this will be just what my brother needs to get life together. We are happy to be there to help them get on the right track. I miss my brother so much!! I have hardly seen him in the last 2 years, and as we grew up we became very close. So, having him so far away is hard. But soon he will be back.
Here is a photo of my brother.
He just turned 28, and is a professional arm wrestler. In a word he is “jacked”. He also has a “day job” as this won’t pay the bills-yet. He has worked hard getting his dreams to come true, and he recently beat the man who has a title in Guiness book of world records ! I have to ask him the man’s name again because I total forgot :C SORRY ROB!
I thought I would share some photos of that since it was a HUGE deal for him (I hope he doesn’t get mad that I am posting this-OH WELL! Its my blog. :D) and he did an amazing job.
They get ready by shaking hands
Now they get set up to pull
1-2-3 GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guess who won? LOL!
He is very modest, and rarely talks about his accomplishments. I don’t know WHY! He should shout it from the roof tops! He was even on a ESPN special last year!!! Very cool. I love seeing people accomplish their wildest dreams.
This does tie into stamping I swear! LOL! Given the amazing news for a little girl to come, I have a baby card for them, using a set designed by C.C Designs very own Amy R! This set is called Amy’s Boutique, and being released on the 9th.
So lets give Amy a big applause too for accomplishing something she has always wanted to do. Amy’s set is really cute. Wait till you see the FAB samples the design team has created! I don’t have the courage to even think about creating my own stamps! EEKK!! Someday…………..
Check out the blog here for peeks, countdown info and give-aways.
I thought this would be a cute little happy expecting card. When I saw this image I had to use it immediately.
The belly is 3D of course. I used some Cuttlebug flowers to create the flowers to match the cardstock (I believe that is Basic Grey) The flower centers are bella bling, colored with markers to match!Sentiment is from SU! I also used my polka dot cuttlebug folder to tie it together.
Im sad to say my mojo is gone :C If anyone finds it please return it promptly.
So thanks for letting me share more of my insane family life. It will be really crazy when the baby comes. Im just DYING to hold her. DYING! But its not too early to shop!!
Enjoy the day.
Tomorrow is my Saturday Sketch!! I hope you are able to play along. Oh yeah, and a few more peeks!
Later-
45 Responses for "It’s a girl! Dreams come true-and a peek preview"
Oh how exciting for you and your brother! Your brother looks so much like you but in a handsome manly-muscle-bulging way!! Wowza to those guns! Thanks for the fun pictures! I bet it was a blast to watch him on ESPN!
Super cute!! And the Baby card is cute too! : )
Holy moly, your brother is a seriously good looker! Congratulations to him and his girlfriend, I’ll be looking forward to baby pictures in February.
Holy moly, your bro is HOT! You can definately see the resemblance! Have you ever watched “Over the Top”? I bet that’s his favorite movie, lol!
Cute card Lauren!
Wow your brother has some massive guns on him. You guys look a lot alike. This card is so cute. Love the colors. Amys set looks like it is going to be awesome. Have a great weekend. -Molly B
Ha ha… I know how exciting it can be to hear that a sibling is pregnant!
My sister just found out she’s expecting and the first thing my DH said was “Woohoo! We’re off the hook now!”
You see, my mom is VERY ready to be a grandma and we’re VERY NOT ready to be parents. Now she can have a grandbaby and we don’t have to raise it!
Lauren,
We never know the plan God has for us.. His plan is not always something we understand but it’s always the right plan for us don’t ya think? Best of luck to them.. have fun being an aunt..
Michelle
Congrats on being an aunt! Cute bro and cute card! 🙂
what? mojo gone? couldn’t be, this card is saweeet!! your brother is a HOTTIE *blush* congrats to him & his gf they will adore this card!
Lauren, you and your brother look so much alike! Darling card you made, and I think it’s great that you’re being so supportive!
Wow do you two ever look alike!!! How cute!
How exciting to have a new baby around! Gettting ready for a new baby is always an exciting time and it will be great having them home, closer to you all!
LOVE your card….I don’t see anything wrong with your mojo girl 😉
Wow! Your brother is a super hottie! And congrats to him and his girlfriend. How exciting!
I have the whole baby fever thing too… I think it’s the fact that my two are getting so big (my oldest just started school). It’ll happen when it happens!
The card is beautiful too! Very cute.
I agree with everyone else….you are your brother look a lot alike. He is hot and congrats to him and his girlfriend. And to you on becoming an aunt! The card is darling.
congrats on the awesome news! Being an Aunt is so much fun.
I love that belly image. Perfect for an expecting card. 🙂
First, let me say – WOW, your brother is definitely HOT!!! You two look alot alike.
Congrats on becoming an aunt!!! And I can tell how excited you are about it!!! What a great sister you are for letting them stay with you and helping them get settled!!!
The card is adorable!!! Those flowers are so cute too. I may just have to go find this cuttlebug die!!!
Holy crap, your brother is hot! His girlfriend is a lucky lady! 😉 But seriously, you can definitely see the family resemblance and it’s sweet to hear your excitement at having him back. Congrats on becoming an aunt! I can’t wait for that, though I am NOT ready for my little brother to become a dad just yet!
Cute card! And congrats on becoming an aunt!
Congratulations! That is awesome news all around! New baby, life on track, family coming home…..! I do have to agree with the other girls – your brother is a hottie! Wooosh! I gotta go back to look at the pictures again!! LOL!
No doubt you two came from the same gene pool! Those are quite the pipes on him too!!
My little bro and I are very close as well – we even bought a place together and lived together for 4 years. Many thought we were nuts and couldn’t believe we got along so well — makes we sad to think that others don’t have the same type of relationship we do and very thankful that we do.
C-U-T-E-pie brother! Wow.
Congrats on auntie-dom. Fun stuff.
What a happy post! I’m so glad that you and your brother will be in close touch again, soon. And a new baby is wonderful, too!!! Congrats to all of you, I know you will be the best Aunt EVER!!! That’s going to be a lucky little girl! Take care, and the best to you and your family 😀
Boy, do you two look alike or what?!? Congrats to him and his girlfriend — lots of happy news!
Your card is adorable — that image is just perfect!! 🙂
Congratulations! I finally became an aunt almost 6 months ago. It is SO awesome! LOL I never thought my brother would have children, either. He is 39 years old. They’re already planning on trying for another one very soon since they say they’re not getting any younger. 🙂
What do you mean, most won’t care? That’s AWESOME news Lauren – Congratulations…to you, and ROb & his girlfriend too! I *heart* babies, and am so sad that mine is going to be 1 in 20 DAYS! ACK!
Anyway – The card is gorgeous – and I’m waaay excited for you, as I know I get all antsy every time I’ve found out I’m going to be an Aunt (and it’s happened 17 times now 😉 ) It’s wonderful… and even more fun that they’ll be staying with you for a while!
Congratulations to Rob on his accomplishments as well – something to be proud of, indeed! That’s awesome!
One last thing…let me tell you something…if I find your mojo…I’ll return it, but not until after I crank out some killer stuff, k? 😉
Love you!
*smooches*
Wow, I’m gonna echo what everyone else has said – your brother is smoking hot and before I even read about him being an arm wrestler, I was like – LOOK AT THOSE ARMS! Anyhoo – congrats to all of you on the newest baby in the family. Love the card.
Thanks for sharing.
WOW! is your brother a H-O-T-T-Y. (Did i spell that with capital letters, cause he deserves it) You two look so much alike. Congrats on the news. And man are you wrong about many of us not caring. I know i can speak for many of us here, you are a wonderful person and mean so much to me. I dont post much, but just reading your daily blogs i feel like all i need to do is meet you in person to knwo the whole YOU. That new baby girl is going to be so blessed to have an Aunt like you. May God Bless.
Wow! I don’t know where to begin! Your brother is so cute – man, those arms! Congratulations to him and his girlfriend on the exciting news! Babies are just a blessing!
And you an aunt! OMgoodness – why do I get the feeling you’re going to spoil him/her rotten? Because I know you and you will! I think it’s cool they’re going to be staying with you.
Love the card too! Hey, I think I just might have that die. I’m going to so try and get some stamping time in tonight.
Hugs and Love!
Congrats on becoming an aunt! Your brother is so lucky to have your support. And… you get to play w/ baby but also send him/her home when it’s time to stamp- lol.
Love the card! You always amaze me!!!!
OMGosh~Your brother is HOT! Ok, I am sweating a little here!LOL! And the card is cute.I love the flowers, where did you get the die? Will it work with a Wizard machine? Anyways, thanks for the pics of your brother, er,card.:)Kris
Now, your bro has some serious guns on him!! You guys soo, look related..LOL Awesome news on the Aunt thing!! Great card too!
congrats on being an aunt, this is great. by the way, great card, love the new stamp.
Congratulations Auntie!!! Being an aunt is an awesome thing. I have 3 nieces and a nephew and one on the way. That one is due in Feb as well. I can’t wait to find out what she is having. We are hoping for a boy for her sake (she already has two girls).
I personally can’t wait to have another baby. I have 2 boys and want just one more and crossing everything I can to get a girl.
As for the card. It is absolutely adorable. I love the pregnancy shirt. Congratulations to Amy for starting her own stamps.
Hi Lauren! Congrats to you and ur brother! Beautiful card!!!!! Have a great weekend!
congrats to your brother! Fantastic card!! Your mojo is NOT missing! LOLOL!
Wow, the DNA of your side of the family sure is strong…your brother, your mother, your kids and you ALL look alike! Congrats to your brother & girlfriend. I’m hoping for a Feb 5 baby, that’s my birthday!
Very cute card!
Jacked? Holy Sh_ _!What a looker! Then the baby to boot? Know what you mean about baby fever. Both of my cousins are pregnant and I’ve been shopping for over two months now – YIKES! Love it when you share pieces of your family, they sound great. So congrats Auntie and let the shopping and creating begin! Cheryl
Lauren~
I seriously doubt that you lost your mojo…and if I found it, I would probably swiftly hide it away and keep it for myself 🙂 This card is brilliant! I absolutely adore it…
Congrats to you (the proud aunt), your brother and his girlfriend!
Kristin
Congrats on becoming an Aunt, How great for your brother, accomplishing one of his dreams and having a little girl, such a sweet card, so love the flowers and pretty paper too!
Hey, CONGRATS AUNT LAUREN!
How cool is that! And, how great for your brother that he is top of his trade. Isn’t that what we all want to be?
I have a friend or two who aren’t having more who may have baby girl clothes. I am sure you have some too… but let me know.
Hugs & blessings.
em
Congratulations soon-to-be Auntie! A new baby is always fun. I can’t believe how much you and your brother look alike. You have the exact eyes. Both beautiful people!
You can’t have lost your mojo. I’m sure you’re busy creating something wonderful right now. If not, go get one of your sketches and there you go…
not to be a downer, but when i saw the pic of your brother, it made me want to cry simply because he looks like my brother (who, not sure if you knew, unexpectedly passed away in Jan.). he was only 29 and never had the chance to start a family. i’m so happy for your brother and all of his accomplishments, including the new baby! that’s wonderful! (and omword, the size of his arms! yow!)
cute card and congrats on becoming and aunt …and hello….your brother is a hottie! lol
hope all goes well for you all!
if i see your mojo i will let you know i think mine maybe kidnapped it and they ran off together!
Congratulations to you all! I live in Vegas and would love to be able to move back home so my baby can bond with her cousins, not to mention get away from “sin city”. Have fun shopping and try not to go too crazy!
Congratulations on becoming an aunt! Your nephews Isaac, Seth and your niece Kenna are psyched for you too! Babies are fun, especially when they are not your own!
Great post! I’ll subscribe proper now wth my feedreader computer software!
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