Thankful: 1.

I am thankful for this adorable, wild and crazy, loving, and wonderful family of mine. Each one if these boys holds a special place in my heart, but together they are my world.

Happy November and here's to a month of being thankful! :)

And P.S. I'm also thankful that there is no school today. Here's to sleeping in on the day after Halloween! (Or letting Andrew asleep in while I deal with a cranky pants baby who didn't get enough sleep last night!)

Xo! :)

What I Wore Wednesday

It's been a while since I've been on my blog. Oops! With a baby around, sometimes things get crazy and my blog is the furthest thing from my mind! That being said, I'm back and I am even participating in The Pleated Poppy's link up today. :)

 

Sweater: Target (I love oversized comfy sweaters, so I found this extra-large on clearance in the plus sized area. Obviously too big, but I love cozy and this is totally it!)
Leggings: Lauren Conrad brand from Kohl's (love her line there!!!)

 

Dress: Target (for like $7 on clearance. Love!)
Shoes: Aerosoles and so amazing. :)

 

Sweater: Old Navy
Tank: Target
Jeans: Jolt skinnies from Nordstrom Rack

 

Sweater: Hollister
Tank: brand new from Gap clearance the other day...love!
Jeans: LEI skinnies from Wal-Mart

 

Again, I love to shop in a budget and love finding things in sale. I adore putting together simple outfits and am a bargain super all the way. Keep following my blog for more! :)

Xo!

What I Wore Wednesday

Another week and another few outfits to note! :)

 

Aqua Tee:  Kohl's

Skinny Jeans:  Jolt from Nordstrom Rack

Boots:  Minntonka Boots

 

 

Closeup of my comfy boots.  Seriously, these are like three or four years old and still amazing. :)  Minnetonka for the win! 

Top: From my sister!  I think she got it at Forever 21

Jeans:  Jolt from Nordstrom Rack

Flip Flops: Old Navy 

Sweater:  Old Navy

Top: Walmart

Jeans: Skinnies from Forever21

 

Linking up to What I Wore Wednesday!

xo!

 

  

Blessed.

St. Patrick's Day.
Wearing green.
A few fun decorations.
A beach date with little boys.
Toes in the sand.
Chatting about leprechauns.
I feel blessed. :)

Words of Inspiration: no.1

I find words comforting, inspiring, wise and happy. I will be sharing with you some of my favorite quotes, words, phrases and thoughts, each Saturday. They tie into my week or my weekend, my life at the moment, our my current state of mind.

 

 

This weekend, my sister and I are going on a little mini girls trip and night out. Long overdue! We are putting on fancy dress and pretty shoes, and heading out downtown San Diego for a fun evening together.

 

 

We have shared so many nights like this in the past and it always is so much fun. Fun hotel and a couple swanky cocktails, a little shopping and some sister chit chat!  Can't wait to have this girly night away!

Happy weekend, xo!

 

 

The Little Things

As busy mothers, sometimes it is hard to pick out the little things that make us happy on a daily basis.  We are running kids to school, feeding the baby, cleaning the house, making dinner, go, go, go all day long.  But we should all stop to see these little things, that while they may seem insignificant in a passing moment, are truly what our happiness is made of. :)

Here's what I stopped to smile at this week...

 

A happy baby at his two month doctor's appointment.  All smiles! 

...That is, until those crummy shots to the leg.  {sniff!} Made me so sad for this little man.

 

A wonderful husband who brings me flowers for no reason at all...

except to let me know he loves me. :)

 

 As a self-proclaimed TV addict, catching up on The Vampire Diaries was very happy for me this week.

{That is, until one of my favorites got killed.  Not cool, not cool at all.}

 Coffee.  {Need I say more?}  It's what gets me through the morning. :)

 Baby smooches!!! :)

{and for momma keeping it real with my crummy hair, roots and all, no makeup, looking like total crap.  A day in the life, people. ;) }

 Family game night!

{Seriously, who knew Risk could be so much fun?  And so addicting?}

 It was Andrew and my first time playing!  John was quite the teacher of world domination.

 

 

 One smart little cookie that I have raised.

Andrew got an A+ on his report about Teddy Roosevelt.  Go Andrew!!!!

You sure know how to make a momma proud. :)

 

What made you smile this week? :)

xo!

 

*Linking up with Falling for Friday :) Love her blog!!!

*Also linked to a new blog I just discovered. High Five for Friday! :)

What I Wore Wednesday

Lately, I have been in a little bit of a clothing rut. Since I had my baby only two months ago, I am still feeling fairly frumpy most of the time. So dressing super cute has not been my number one priority. Comfortable outfits have been my go-to lately. :) I think that publicly displaying my outfits will help with that a bit, so here we go! Do you participate in What I Wore Wednesday?

 

Here is my caveat... I do not buy expensive clothing. My favorite places to shop include Forever 21, Kohl's, Target, Old Navy and yes, even Wal-Mart!! I love finding a great deal and I love bargain shopping, so these places always seem to have the best deals for my money. Here are some of my recent outfits.

Sweatshirt: Hollister
Tank: Target
Jeans: Jolt skinnies from Nordstrom Rack
Sparkle flats: K-Mart

 

Polka dot top: From my sister! :)
Jeans: Jolt skinnies from Nordstrom Rack

 

Top: Target
Jeans: Jolt skinnies from Nordstrom Rack
Flats: a Christmas gift from my sister! :) LOVE the jeweled bow of the toe!  So cute!

 

White sleeveless top: Wal-Mart
Plaid shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: LEI skinnies from Wal-Mart

Flats: same Christmas gift flats from my sissy!

 

Alright, those are the post worthy outfits...the rest of the time, I was probably in leggings and a sweatshirt. :)  Or pajamas and a bathrobe. ;)  Hop over to the Pleated Poppy to see the rest of the WIWW posts for the week!  So glad to be doing this again!

xo!

  

 

*Also linking for the first time to Whatever Whenever Wednesday,  Wardrobe Wednesday, Random Wednesday...how fun!!! :)

  

ENGAGED!!! :)

Yes, I've been MIA from my blog again. So sorry!
But I have a good reason.

I am a bride-to-be!!!!!
My amazing boyfriend popped the question two weeks ago on the beach!
We are engaged
and I couldn't be happier!!

I think it is high time to share the news in the blog-world, right?
What was I thinking?! ;)
Stay tuned for wedding details galore.

Oh yes, and a special coupon in the shop this weekend for you all, too.
In celebration of my engagement,
use the coupon code BRIDE for 15% off any orders in the next few days.
Happy shopping to you from this super happy girl!!!
xo!

momentous!!

My child slept all.night.long.
without waking up and coughing!!!!!
This is a very happy day for this momma. :)

Oh yeah.
And I have a date tonight with my fab boyfriend
who I haven't seen since Sunday.

Like I said....
Happy, happy, happy.

I hope you all enjoy the very happiest of Fridays as well!
xo!

resolutions.

{image from one of my favorite etsy shops... erinjaneshop!}

In an attempt to keep me on track this year, I am tossing some of my New Year's resolutions out into blog-world!! Hopefully that will keep me accountable. :)

Work out. Eat right. The usual... everything that goes along with that. :)

Expand my Etsy shop! Lots of new items will be popping up over there very soon. Such plans, my friends!!! Don't worry, I'll keep you all very informed. :)

Blog. More and more.

Create. Take the time to make gifts, try new projects, re-design around the house. Use my imagination.

Cultivate friendships. Really take time out to spend with friends.

Read more books. I've got a million on my to-read-list, but haven't cracked a cover in quite some time!

Stay organized. I am going into 2011 with a fairly clean slate and am hoping to keep myself on track.

Save money. Don't spend on silly stuff. Enough said. :)

Cook more. Bake more. Try to get some delish recipes under my belt. And of course, share them with you. :)

And above all...
Spend some serious time with those I love.
This year is going to be simply beautiful, I can feel it. :)
xo!

buh-bye, 2010.

Goodbye to 2010,
and hello to a brand new year!
Here is my past year in photos...

January...







February...



March...





April...









May...







June...

July...













August...









{an abnormally warm} September...







October...









November...



December...





I am welcoming in 2011 with a very happy heart.
I am wishing each and every one of you a coming year that is beautiful, good, rewarding, fulfilling, blessed, and above all, happy. :)

OH! And PS.
One of my many new years resolutions is to get back into the daily swing of blogging. I promise you'll be seeing more of me around here. :)
xo!