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Archives for July 2011

Uncategorized | July 28, 2011

Flashback….Wrigley

Flashback….Wrigley

The other day the husband and I were looking back at some old pictures of Wrigley's first few weeks with us. Holy Cuteness. When was he ever this little? It seems like SO long ago. He has loved sticks from the beginning. I can't even remember him being smaller than Pancake.  After seeing this one the husband said "maybe we should get ... Read More

Uncategorized | July 25, 2011

Vintage Finds

Vintage Finds

 One of the many perks of having my mom out here is that she brought me tons of vintage items that we have been collecting since I was little. Some of it was my grandma's and some we bought over the years. Every time I see my mom I get a new box of stuff! Like this Pepsi crate and cake plate. LOVE! Now I need to figure out something cute to do ... Read More

Uncategorized | July 18, 2011

Birthday Weekend

Birthday Weekend

Thank you for all of the sweet birthday messages! You all sure know how to make a girl feel special. My birthday weekend was perfect. A little shopping with my mom, dinners out, Harry Potter watching (loved it!), apple pie, and some sweet gifts. What could be better? The husband surprised me with this gorgeous ceramic watch....and funny enough my ... Read More

Uncategorized | July 14, 2011

Start each day like it’s your birthday

Start each day like it’s your birthday

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Uncategorized | July 11, 2011

And….FAIL

And….FAIL

For some reason every project we attempted this weekend failed. Big time.  Like this awesome light fixture I tried to install in our new bathroom.Source: imdb.com via Julie on Pinterest Like successfully preparing for the upcoming Harry Potter movie this weekend by watching as many HP movies as possible. And getting wrapped up in the women's ... Read More

Uncategorized | July 5, 2011

Why you haven’t heard from me….

Why you haven’t heard from me….

We successfully moved my mom across the country last week. Oh man it was a ton of work. Probably one of the hardest things I have ever done emotionally and physically. And on three hours of sleep! We were SO glad when it was over! We were so exhausted we didn't even have time to be sad about leaving...which was good! It took four guys about six ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

It’s this little girl’s first ever dance class It’s this little girl’s first ever dance class today! I’m guessing she will either:
A. Dance her little booty off
B. Just stand there and stare
C. Cry
I’m hoping for A, but B and C are definite possibilities. What do you think will happen?
Raise your hand if you are ready for the weekend! Raise your hand if you are ready for the weekend!
Always with her thumb in her mouth and her hand on Always with her thumb in her mouth and her hand on my face. Even when she was a little baby she would reach up and stroke my cheek. It’s her comfort position. And I’ve found myself documenting it with a picture or a note on my phone every chance I get, just in case it’s the last time. Babies don’t keep. But I will keep this memory forever.
The dollhouse is getting lots of love over here an The dollhouse is getting lots of love over here and it makes my heart so happy to see the girls loving something I put so much time and energy into making beautiful for them.
The dollhouse is done!!! I am in love with how it The dollhouse is done!!! I am in love with how it turned out and so are my girls!!!! Check out my blog post today for alllll the details!
Can I live here? I’m finishing up our dollhouse Can I live here? I’m finishing up our dollhouse makeover and can’t wait to share the inside details with you! It turned out so cute! But for now please enjoy the sweet updated  exterior complete with window boxes my mom made out of paint stir sticks and front porch planters I made out of shampoo caps.
Looking at those little hands clinging to mine jus Looking at those little hands clinging to mine just melts my heart into a million little pieces.
Snow day fun with my two best gals! ❄️❄️❄️

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