Holiday Gift Guide for {HER}

phone case: SHOP IT HERE

2-in-1 speaker: SHOP IT HERE

fabletics set: SHOP IT HERE

barefoot dreams blanket: SHOP IT HERE

portable lit mirror: SHOP IT HERE

ear buds: SHOP IT HERE

knife set: SHOP IT HERE

sherpa jacket: SHOP IT HERE

fleece berkinstocks: SHOP IT HERE

pot and pan set: SHOP IT HERE

smart diffuser: SHOP IT HERE

BABIES..yes babiessss..ON BOARD!

HOLY TWINS!!!!

So by now you already know our family is growing by TWO more. But I thought I'd share some more details about the day we found out we were having twins.

Yahya and I always dreamt of having 3 kids but never in a million years expected two to come at once. The shock came at my 8 week doctors apt which I was eagerly awaiting since finding out I was pregnant at just 2 weeks. We walked into the exam room so giddy with Kaiya on our laps hoping to to be able to show her the babies heart beat. As soon as the ultrasound wand hit my belly I saw two black bubbles appear on the tv screen..in that moment I knew EXACTLY what they were. I turned first to look at Yahya and gave him that face that says "are you seeing what I'm seeing" ..Yahya was like.."wait is that what I think it is?" & immediately started smiling ear to ear and almost jumped out of his chair with excitement. I immediately looked back at the screen then from the screen to the doctors face about 100 times to see if our instincts were on point...YUP "well..." he said.."it looks like you guys are having twins!"  The most shocking, surreal, scary, exciting moment of my life thus far to say the least. My inner voice went through this exact dialog: "OMG TWO more babies, holy crap..how am I going to do this..while moving?! with no help?! I already have a toddler who needs me so much! thats it, I'm hiring help" LMAO! THEN it quickly went to.."wow, how blessed are we, we wanted three, this is perfect, I'm DONE after this pregnancy..WE ARE NOT MOVING." lol

Yahya then asked our Dr. if he thought it would be smart to move since that was our plan all along and he quickly said "there are two things that are very stressful in a woman's life..having children..and moving..don't do it together." LOL I was right there with him!

Then the rush of telling our parents hit us, and how we would tell them. I knew they would be thrilled so we just couldn't wait. We went right over to their house directly from there to share the news. First we barged in telling them we got the house in Florida that we had literally just put an offer on earlier that morning. While fake scrolling through my phone to show them "pictures of the house" I quickly stopped and pulled the ultrasound photo from my shirt. "SYKE, were not moving, we're having a baby!" They went nuts..then Yahya said.."SYKE..we're having TWO!" and pulled out the other ultrasound pic from his jeans. They thought we were joking..NOPE..its happening.."you're getting TWO more grandchildren!" They were so so happy..a moment I'll surely never forget<3.



 I still cant believe its happening...16 weeks later lol. I have to kick myself sometimes with how "someone up there" chose me to carry TWO babies; two more babies to love and kiss and hug for life. I'm most excited to give Kaiya two siblings.. especially now that I know its a boy and a girl; a brother and a sister..how perfect!

It's been a bit crazy to say the least..changing all our plans and trying to get our new plans in order quickly. Luckily after 3 months of searching we found a dream house that will have plenty of room for all of us AND help (yes I'm hiring help without shame.) We move in October 1st so the selling/de-cluttering/packing process has started. We (FINALLY) found a car that will fit all 3 of my kiddies in the second row (a must for 3 under 3). I have a bunch of twin gear I want already in a registry and a stroller ready to be purchased as soon as I sell my old one. 

I'd like to think I have my sh*t together cuz I know I probably never will again haha! 
The controlling/organized/neat-freak side of my personality is sure to get rocked..but I'm perfectly happy to learn to let it go and accept the craziness that's in store. I have to remind myself that {we} have to enjoy the messiness that comes with life..that's what makes it all worth it & memorable in the end <3

Thanks for staying and hearing our story and following our crazy adventure. 

Father's Day Gift Guide

Fathers Day is Sunday June 16th so I wanted to put together a fun gift-guide for that special dad or dada in your life.  
My hubby is really into gym gear and clothing so I targeted this collage more towards his likes. My father, on the other hand is an avid golfer and would much rather receive a golf club and/or golf gear over anything else!

You cant go wrong with a new swimsuit or slides for summertime so I included options for both. 

A new wallet and/or belt would I'm sure be much appreciated after all their daily use. 

If the dad in your life is into sneakers like my hubby, then a new pair or a cleaning kit should be a hit. 

Can never go wrong with underwear..am I right?

If the man likes to grill, let him grill in style with a new set of high-end grill tools.