a random post in which i ramble

1. 30 week bump and new glasses.

2. nursery crafting-these are hung above their cribs.

3. freaking cute car seats covers from my mother in law. so in love!

4. nursery sneak peek-cannot wait for it to be over! 

5. bed rest makes me so stylish. 

6. 31 week bump. 

7. baby shower. it was so much fun and boy were we spoiled.

8. my love always by my side when hes home. 

sorry posting has been so sparse. things are pretty boring around these parts. last week some family and friends gathered at our house and threw me the best shower. the babies and i were spoiled rotten. i've had so much fun going through and washing baby clothes. yesterday i washed more clothes and picked out things to stick in their hospital bag. at least their bag is all ready. hoping to get mine and dan's semi ready this week. just need to make a target or walmart run {READ dan needs to make a target or walmart run}. 

i had an appointment this morning, like always. she checked my cervix and it wasn't as short as she was thinking it was. it's still short 1.3 but everything else looks good. i had another round steroids and will have the 2nd round tomorrrow. these are just in case they come in the next 2 weeks to help make sure their lungs are developed enough. 

next monday we will have our first nst, where they will hook the babies up to heart monitors and hook me up to a contraction monitor too. sounds exciting huh? haha. i also met with the doctor who will be delivering the twins. we just got new insurance for the babies so, my doctor wont be able to deliever the babies. i was way sad and upset at first but, feel a lot better knowing the other doctor. he is actually the doctor who told us we were having twins. we will be delivering the babies at LDS hospital in slc. i have heard so great things about it so, hoping that all works out.  

other than that the babies looks great. i am starting to get anxious to get things done since the babies could LITERALLY be here any time. dan has some projects to do and then their room will be done. i can't wait for that. it drive me crazy not being able to get things done all the way. since i can't really nest by cleaning the house their room is how i am nesting. don't worry i will post pictures when it is all done. cannot wait!! 

so, this post was sorta random and all over the place! happy monday, loves! 

what we've been up to

+ watching my belly grow already. it amazes me that there are two babies in there. truly a blessing that i dont take for granted.

+ lots of reading and tv watching going on. not because i am lazy but because i am so exhausted all the time. like no joke exhausted!

+ i havent cooked dinner in forever so dan has been in charge of dinner around casa de clark! i did cook last night!

+ naps most days!

+ checking out strollers and baby things. sort of overwhelming and exciting at the same time!

+ lots of time with the husband. i love when he will put his hand on my stomach and ask "how are my babies?" pretty much the sweetest. he has been the best through out this first trimester. always getting me things when i ask or making sure i am comfortable. i love you babes!

+ i have been thinking a lot about these babies in my belly. most of the thoughts of pure terror. how do i feed two babies at once? how are we going to go anywhere? and how much our lived are changing! its all scary and yet so exciting. i cannot wait for the day i get to snuggle my precious babies. ahh!

there you have a little update. i feel like all i can think about or talk about is the babies, so im sorry. this is just still so shocking for us. two babies!

bits + pieces

these are our fave drinks so good//new additions to casa de clark//i ombre'd my hurr//lunch date//dinner with the in laws//rainbow//cute niece bailey//sunggles with baby shailee//best show ever is back! 

this is what life has looked like. well minus the still being sick part. what is the deal? so over it. i need to start taking vitamin c daily or something. so done being sick all the time! i haven't cooked dinner in so long. this week was the first time in forever i actually planned dinners out and cooked. poor dan has been fending for him self. haha. 

any dinner ideas you guys have, feel free to send them on over! 

photos + such

just some things going on lately:

+ last saturday we walked around temple square and i was in awe of the pretty flowers everywhere. i love spring so much! 

+ iron man 3. okay, can we talk about pepper's abs in this movie. holy cow. girl, has got some abs! 

+ we have caught some sort of sickness in casa de clark. we are both battling sore throats and to top it off i get my monthly too. so not cool. i pretty much i wanna stay in a ball all day. oh wait i have. i cannot catch a break. first my ears, then a sore throat and now HORRID cramps. yeah yeah, i know poor me. okay, i am done complaing now. ;)

+ sometimes you just need a cheeseburger. right? mmm. 

+ lately i been pondering this blog of mine. i am feeling so blah with it. i think i am in a blogging rut. i feel like there are bloggers who post such inspiring things all the time and i feel so un inspired lately, so ladies help me out! i might not always update this blog but i am always on instagram. do you follow me there? @erykaann. maybe one of these days i will get a huge amount of inspiration for some awesome sauce post. maybe! til then you will have to deal with outfits and photos. do you still love me? haha. 

+ guys, have you tried a frosty in a waffle cone? um, your taste buds will die and go to heaven. i think i need one right now. 

there you have some random things from lately. it's finally friday and i am so excited! hope you all have a happy weekend!! 

life via instagram

valentine treats//cece girl//dan hanging out with cece//valentine nails//my love got me tulips for vday//get in my belly//gorgeous tulips//valentine date feet//hubs took me to see safe haven on valentine's-so good!//beautiful funeral for dan's grandpa//nieces sleep over//saturday is was 40 degrees and felt like 60. we busted the sunnies out//cute girls//took the nieces to monster jam//so excited//got our pictures from ashley-stay tuned tomorrow for more

just a few instagrams from lately. did you see safe haven yet? lets chat. i freaking loved it! 

xoxo

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just some highlights of life....

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some highlights of life lately: 

+ double date nights with the merkley's {kyle, stacy and maddison} 

+ snow and lots of it. can i just say how over it i am??

+ finally getting rid of my roots 

+ realizing one of my little brother's who is 12 is almost taller than me

+ becoming obsessed with baby lips by maybelline 

+ finally seeing zero dark thrity-guys, it was so good but, very intense 

+ celebrating my little sister's 6th birthday 

+ trying new recipes with my love 

+ embracing the little things in life that make us happy 

+ a wicked awesome blog design {thanks kay!}

+ slowly regaining the ability to hear out of my right ear 

wishing you all a happy monday! 

xoxo

ps. i am over here today talking about our wedding!

it's the start of something new

yes, i just straight up quoted high school musical 2 in the title. that's how i roll! above are just a few photos since we've been gone. new years eve party thrown by jase + rachel, snowy days, freezing weather, crafting, blogging brain storming, food, twinkle lights, tea drinking, a game night with phil + bridget and lots of downton abbey watching. i have finished season 3 {yep, even before it airs in the u.s.}. so far this new year has been pretty amazing! i have a feel this will be our year!

xoxo

it's almost christmas...say what

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peppermint joe-joes from trader joes are going to be the death of me//beautiful view of a snowy day with our tree all lit up//toys for tots i hope this makes some kids chrismtas//not the prettiest cinnamon rolls but i made from scratch//bundled up in my puffy vest and chunky scarf on a snowy day//"bye buddy i hope you find your dad"//doctors appt//momma sent us christmas//watching astriocats//christmas lights drive//snowy day...again//i have become quite the book worm. currently reading delirium//may have wrapped my own gift to take away the desire to wear my new coat//love having christmas cards on display from family, friends and loved ones//sushi night//the in law have their tree up and i love it

just a little life update according to instagram. something not pictured is the amount of snuggles with the hubby. every since the tragedy friday i have been snuggling him a little more! have you been snuggling your loved ones more too?

now,  to a happier note. can we talk about about how christmas is this coming tuesday. uhh say what! are you ready? i just have some baking to do for parties on sunday and monday. oh and figure out outfits for the christmas festivities. what is your go to holiday treat? do share in a comment below and what is your go to holiday outfit?

even though i am so excited for christmas i can't help but feel a little guilty and sad for those who are going through a hard time during this holiday season and can't have the type of holiday we will have. i wish i could give back to everyone!!

xoxo

ps. i am going to be taking a little blogging hiatus from december 31st-january 7th && i am looking for 5 bloggers to guest post or host a giveaway while i am away. if you are interested please email me asap at abcde.the.blog@gmail.com. the topic for the guest posts will be revealed when you email me! :)

life according to instagram

annual watching of white christmas//new sweater from forever21//sweater from momma//seeing santa with my siblings//little sister oakley//stockings are hung and the lights are in the windows//a little me time//addressing christmas cards//new print from livy love designs//new baby cousin cece. im so in love//i cant wait to have one of my own//dan meeting cece. he looks pretty hot holding a baby//noodles & co date//christmas lights drives//new book//our first nativity//movie date//im such an old lady with my pill organizer for my vitamins 

so we started christmas shopping for our loved ones and i am so excited to give everyone their gifts. i love finding the perfect gift for those i love. this year i think i am most excited about our nieces gifts. {shhh...we got them monster truck tickets for in february}. they {well mostly bailey} have been begging us to take them forever. they are going to freak! you wouldn't think bailey would want to go so bad she is queen of girlie girl things. if it's a tu-tu  or pink thats bailey for ya. so, this monster truck thing is so dang funny. i cannot wait to see their reactions! 

what gift are you most excited about giving this year?! 

xoxo

life in instagrams

what life has looked like via instagram. fall leaves, boot wearing, reading, ikea runs, hocus pocus watching, tea drinking, and other fall activities. such a happy time of the year! 

im always looking for new instagrams to follow. if you have one leave me your name in the comments. 

have a happy monday! 

xoxo

life in photos

finally saw some of annie's wedding pics by jalene//cute new shirt//yummy salad i made//just wearin my peeta shirt//best candy ever//say hunger games again. amazing//my mother in law made my fav dessert sunday night//best friends and cousins//shop is coming along//pattern mixing//bridemaids at annies wedding june 30th//heading to surf and swim//mac n cheese get in my belly//working on that tan

you can see more of annie + micheals wedding here. jalene is amazing!!!

insta life

if you were to go through my instagram which most of you probably do if you follow me @erykaann, this is what you would find. life has looked a little like this lately. 

homemade smoothie//daily bedhead//english toffee apple//mmmm//baked banana chocolate chip muffins//raspberry lemonade//stormy day//lots of LOST watching in this house on season 2//pretty flowers at the farmers market//gorgeous view on a stormy day//sunday outfit//pink nails

did you all have a good weekend?! i hope you all have a wonderful day and be sure to come back tomorrow for.....the FIRST GROUP GIVEAWAY!!!! :) 

life according to instagram

wearing dan's shirts to bed is my fave//my weakness. chocolate covered strawberries//greek food for date night friday//colored skinnies=love//enjoying the pretty night at city creek//love the blue skies//tulips at temple square//salt lake temple//my good friend emily got married and it was oh so fun to  attend the reception//the centerpieces were adorbs//loved the cupcakes//angies in logan for dessert//my month long apple pie craving finally satisfied//logan temple//the super moon was pretty dang awesome.

this is what life has looked like via instagram. follow me @erykaann
XO

life in photos

this is what life has looked like lately. full of food, colored skinnies, general conference talks, city creek mall, pretty blossoms, time with my momma, and gorgeous sunsets. fun stuff huh? can you believe its the weekend again. how is it already easter weekend? wasn't it just new years? bahaha. cray cray!