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Archives for November 2011

Uncategorized | November 28, 2011

Thanksgiving Fun

Thanksgiving Fun

It was so hard to go back to work this morning after having four wonderful days off! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The husband and I went up to my mom's lake house for Thanksgiving and my in-laws and sister-in-law joined us too. I was too busy eating to take any photos other than of my mom's adorable country table. And yes, ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, from our house to yours! We have so much to be thankful for this year, including each and every one of you! Thank you for being such a blessing in our lives every day.With love, Jon, Julie, and Wrigley***photos by Erin Vancura Photography ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 22, 2011

How to Make a Gallery Wall

How to Make a Gallery Wall

I'm finally ready to share my gallery wall with you! It's still a work in progress, but for now I LOVE it! First, here it is BEFORE:Nothing really wrong with it...but I never really loved it. I didn't like that large black frame with all the wedding photos in it...and I was sick of black frames. Our house is filled with black frames. Plus this ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 18, 2011

Chevron Pillows

Chevron Pillows

Happy Friday! I know I promised last week that I would share my gallery wall with you....and I'm going to soon, I promise! I'm waiting on a couple of prints to arrive so that I don't have to show you a gallery of empty frames. Anyway, I thought today I'd show off some adorable chevron pillows that finally arrived for our guest room. I LOVE them. I ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 11, 2011

It’s Back….

It’s Back….

Happy 11-11-11 everyone! (Doesn't it feel weird to write that?) And happy Veteran's Day too! Look what we woke up to this morning....Snow! If only it would stay that way and not become a huge mess. Don't get me wrong...I love snow....but only when it snows just enough to cover all the trees and make everything pretty...and not when it snows so ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 10, 2011

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

It's time for Awkward and Awesome Thursday with Sydney from The Daybook. Because life tends to be awkward...yet awesome. Awkward 1. I'm pretty sure that Wrigley considers this moment awkward. But for me and Erin, it was awesome. (photo by Erin Vancura) 2. Nothing can really top putting your puppy in a pair of rain boots, can it? Awesome 1. The ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 9, 2011

Our Favorite Day….Pinteresting Wednesday

Our Favorite Day….Pinteresting Wednesday

It's Wednesday which means I'm linking up with The Vintage Apple for Pinteresting Wednesday and you should too!  Source: imaginativebloom.com via Julie on Pinterest I love these DIY bow bracelets! I feel a new project coming on!Source: tipjunkie.com via Julie on Pinterest I know this is for Christmas, but I LOVE everything about this ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 8, 2011

Baby Girl Crafting Extravaganza

Baby Girl Crafting Extravaganza

Since my best friend Erin is pregnant with a baby girl we decided that during her visit we needed to get our craft on. And boy did we ever. First up was baby clothes dividers for the closet. These are used to separate baby Lexi's clothes according to size (0-3 months, 3-6 months etc.) Probably completely unnecessary but beyond cute regardless. ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 7, 2011

Oh the Weekend….

Oh the Weekend….

The weekend went by way too fast. I had the best time with Erin visiting! I wish she lived around the corner from me like in college....instead she's a plane ride away and it makes me sad. So we had to squeeze all of our fun into just a few days. You know what's great about having a best friend visit? You don't have to try hard or impress anyone. ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 4, 2011

Christmas Card Lovin’

Christmas Card Lovin’

Now that it's November it's time to start thinking about our Christmas card! I LOVE sending and receiving Christmas cards. I love to see what everyone is up to, how their kids have grown, or lives have changed over the year. And I always keep the cards we receive. I'm thinking about making photo books out of them so that we can display cards from ... Read More

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Lately on Instagram

I never want to forget the days they all three wil I never want to forget the days they all three willingly wore matching pajamas with hearts on them.
Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that s Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that she begs to go to sleep. And then when I actually need her to sleep she says “I just can’t because my bed is so beautiful!” and it takes the sting out of my baby growing up, just a little.
Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally. Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally.
I love them so much it hurts and then also need th I love them so much it hurts and then also need them to leave me alone sometimes. That’s motherhood for ya.
Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after this crazy year! To manage stress, I try to take frequent breaks, remember to smile and laugh every day, carve out some alone time every morning, exercise daily, and turn to friends and other resources available to me if I need extra support. Check out more healthy stress management tips from Ambetter from Meridian: https://lnk2.io/wFTgVcc #BetterIs
I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.

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