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Happy Friday! 5 things….let’s do this.

{one} Don’t forget I’m co-hosting the Christmas Pajama Party link up on Monday! I can’t wait to see your little ones in their Christmas jams!

 {two} This week Hudson had his Christmas program at school. My sister-in-law, mom, husband, and I were all taking bets as to his performance. Half of us thought he would rock those jingle bells. Half of us thought he would stand there and give the crowd his blank stare. Luckily my mom and I were right and he jingled those bells like it was his JOB. And then when he had to come off the stage and sit with us while other kids got up on the stage he had a meltdown. Figures. 

{three} This is what happens when you give your two year old stamps. 
{four} I recently started using the Car Seat Cinema to protect my iphone when Hudson uses it….and I’m in love! It’s super cute, and easy to use. 

The plastic cover allows Hudson to easily use my phone without me worrying about him dropping it or getting it dirty. Total lifesaver! The clips also allow it to be clipped to a shopping cart, the back of your chair in your car, or even your stroller. You can learn more about the Car Seat Cinema here. We’ve used it at Target a bunch of times…only problem? Hudson was using my phone so I couldn’t snap a picture! Ha!

{five} These. Are. Amazing. And I haven’t been able to find them this year. WTF. Pregnancy cravings are kicking in strong and I can’t do anything about it. So sad.

Happy Friday! And now I’m linking up with basically everyone….



Oh Hey Friday with September Farm and The Farmer’s Wife!
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And 5 on Friday with A. Liz Adventrues, Carolina Charm, Hello! Happiness, and The Good Life.


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  2. Loving that picture of Hudson on stage, jingling the bells like it was his job. So cute! Looking forward to the pj link up!:) And now I feel the need to get a sprinkled donut. Right. Now. Thanks:)

  3. Hudson is so cute with his jingle bells! I wish I had known about the car seat cinema before… a few weeks ago I got something similar to attach the ipad to our head rest in the car so the kids can watch a movie in the car and the thing I got is much less versatile and not nearly as cute!

  5. I need to check this car seat cinema out, genius! We've been using a plastic bag and shoelace string to tie our phone to the back of the car seat, lol.

  6. Those pretzels….YUM! I am going to be on the hunt for them now!! And that phone protector…where has that been Cam's whole life? Ha!! Have a great weekend!!

  12. Hudson did a great job on stage! Way to jingle those bells!
    And like Natasha said… is Hudson in his big boy bed now? If so, please do tell! We just changed Mason's after a climbing over the edge incident last night. Eeek!

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Happy Friday everyone! After missing last week I’m back for 5 on Friday and linking up with ladies of The Good Life, A. Liz Adventures, Carolina Charm, and Hello Happiness for 5 on Friday…and you should too!

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{one} I’ve been in a fog all week after learning the news of a fellow blogger who’s 3.5 year old son was hit by a truck and killed on Friday. You can read more about it here. Her sweet little redheaded boy has been all over my instagram feed and I can’t even bear to look at all of the photos. I’ve been squeezing my little redheaded boy tight all week and thanking God for the wonderful gift of being his mommy. Our little blogging community has really rallied around Jaqui and Dan and it is nothing short of amazing. #redballoonsforryan

{two} My husband put in a new mailbox over the weekend and had a handy little helper by his side the entire time. Melt my heart.

{three} Meg posted about this bag and I fell in LOVE. Stripes AND gold? Yes please!

{four} Hudson played with a pretty impressive collection Rody toys at Catch Air this week…..so he totally needs one, right? My husband disagrees. Someone please set him straight. (p.s. if there are any Grand Rapids locals on the lookout for a good indoor play place I highly recommend Catch Air! Hudson always has a blast and I have fun too! Plus, they have amazing customer service….I am a disorganized mama and lost our frequent play pass while we were there and they were kind enough to replace it for me. I was pretty disappointed about loosing it, so I’m thrilled to say the least and so is Hudson!)
{five} I may or may not have spent my lunch hour giggling over these cat photos. Because, why not?

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  1. anytime we are somewhere and kaye plays with a toy that keeps her off my leg for five minutes i immediately tell my farmer…kaye needs this (whatever the toy was). so yes…hudson needs that horse thing.

  2. My heart has been broken all week for the Saldana family. It's just unimaginable. I have no words. And no way to understand things like that. Just terrible. Ryan's fiery curls are lighting up the gates of heaven, that's for sure.

    Your own little redhead is so sweet – love that he loves helping daddy. Such a fun stage. And I LOVE that West Elm bag. Mama needs. Hope you have a very good Mother's Day, sweet Julie!

  4. That bagu bag is SO CUTE! I gave a few away as Christmas presents… But was REALLY close yo keeping them! And Hudson totally needs a rody!

  7. I totally need to find a place like Catch Air to take Kennedy to down here in TX!! Looks like fun!! Also, the #redballoonsforryan has really had a huge impact on me…. how terribly heartbreaking.

  9. Ryan & his family have been on my mind constantly too! So, so sad! They will continue to be in my prayers!! How precious is Hudson helping daddy!! So sweet!! Hope y'all have a good weekend!

  10. I kept wondering what the red balloons for ryan were… that's heartbreaking. I feel like I've heard too many heartbreaking stories this week. Praying for their family.

  11. I love that picture of Hudson!! What a little helper! I love how they just get right in there and start digging anytime they see someone else doing it. He's such a worker!

    And that gold dipped bag!! It's been on my wishlist since Christmas. It's so fancy!

    Have a happy mother's day, friend!

  12. My heart goes out to Ryan's family. I can't imagine their pain. They've been on my mind since I heard about this on Monday. I've held my babies tighter & longer all week long. So sad.

    ~Holly The Mile High Mom

    Happy Mother's Day, friend!!

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Yay for Friday! I’m so glad it’s finally almost the weekend! As usual I’m linking up with the lovely ladies of The Good Life, A. Liz Adventures, Carolina Charm, and Hello Happiness for 5 on Friday…and you should too!

{one} Hudson’s number one favorite activity lately is to go to a new kid’s play place in town, called Catch Air. I ask Hudson if he wants to go to the big slide place (that’s what we call it!) and his face lights up! Then he shouts “one, two, three, WEEEE!” over and over until we get there. I just want to bottle him up and keep him forever. He always has a blast and never wants to leave…and I can’t blame him, it’s fun for me too! 

{two} Never Been Kissed was on TV the other day and I had to stop everything I was doing and watch it. Even though I’ve seen it at least 20 times…it’s just one of those movies you can’t not watch. Know what I mean? I feel the same way about When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, The Wizard of Oz, Top Gun, Easy A, and Love Actually. 
{three} The kid’s happy camper t-shirts from Camp Brand Goods are on sale….I might just have to break down and get Hudson one. I mean, he needs one right?
{four} I may or may not have taken advantage of Gap’s 40% off sale…..I can’t even remember what I bought so when that package arrives it will be like Christmas morning. So excited!
{five} My mom is taking Hudson for the night so my husband and I have a kid free evening AND get to sleep in on Saturday. We have a hot date planned…which in our house means renting a movie and eating ice cream. Livin’ the dream over here!
Happy Friday!

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  2. it doesn't matter what you do – kid free is heaven (for a certain amount of time of course)! enjoy your night and sleeping in!

  4. That sounds heavenly!!! Being able to just "be" together for a few hours without your mind wandering to the nursery would be blissful! Enjoy mama!! xx

  5. Enjoy your date night!!! I'm still waiting for Liam to wean to have one of those! Also, thanks for the heads up about the tee, I will have to snatch one for Liam!

  6. yay for puppies!! and have a blast on date night tonight. . and tomorrow morning (i assume you'll be sleeping waaaaay in. and then jon will make you a delicious breakfast involving donuts).

  8. I tried to order a couple Gap items but I totally struck out. I did find some new cute dresses at Old Navy – desperate for them to show up!!

    YAY for a date night!

  9. Enjoy your date night, sweet girl! Sounds like a perfect start to a weekend:) (And I would pretty much give anything to sleep in on a Saturday, lol!)

  10. Never Been Kissed is one of the BEST! Years later and I still quote it. Yikes! Bikes!

    I keep hearing about this Gap sale and I keep trying to avoid it….but my resistance is waning..

  13. Yay for a kid free evening! Enjoy it! Avery has been saying puppy constantly and hubs has been trying to convince me to get a dog for a while. Every time she says it, he says she's asking for a dog.

  15. Enjoy your time together!! I hope you feel renewed and refreshed, although I know you will miss Hudson like crazy!

    GAP sales are the death of me lately…I'm fairly sure Cam has one of everything now. Gah.

    Happy Weekend, friend!!!

  19. I love all of those movies! I'd add An American President though. I watched my copy so many times it skips now, so Id just love if somebody put it on TV so I can watch it again.

    What is Hudson doing on the coffee table? It looks like he is singing…like when a musician falls to his knees at an emotional point in the song, and he is even clutching his heart…was he singing?!

  20. I LOVE Never Been Kissed, too! I used to have the biggest crush on Michael Vartan when he was in this movie and in Alias. That Happy Camper tee is super cute, too!!! 🙂

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Happy Friday! I’m so glad it’s finally almost the weekend! As usual I’m linking up with the lovely ladies of The Good Life, A. Liz Adventures, Carolina Charm, and Hello Happiness for 5 on Friday…and you should too!
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{one} Let it go….let it go….can you tell we love us some Frozen songs? Hudson does a great “let it go” dance! My love for the movie + Hudson’s love of the songs has even made my husband a Frozen fan! Which leads me to my next point…..
{two} I pre-ordered our copy of Frozen and can’t wait for it to arrive! It releases on dvd/blu-ray on March 18th…and let’s be real….this movie is crazy popular and I wouldn’t be surprised if it sold out. It’s Disney’s biggest hit since The Lion King. But thanks to Amazon Prime we not only get the best price, we also get it delivered to our door the day it releases. Hello most fabulous thing ever invented!
{three} I could write an entire post on how I make dinner each night. In fact, I think I will. It usually involves tiny grabby hands all up in my business. Or bites to my booty. Seriously, this boy bit me in the booty 5 seconds after I took this photo.

{four} I always have my eye out for fun boy clothes and Hudson NEEDS this tractor tee from elSage designs. This would make my tractor lovin’ boy so happy!
{five} ALL of the cake balls I made for the Lucky Recipe Linkup are now official gone. They were too yummy not to scarf down! Did you link up with us? There’s still time! Matches will be made next week! Details can be found here. 
Happy Friday!


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  1. We have not seen Frozen but apparently need to! However, Cam has become SO OBSESSED with Toy Story that I am legit afraid to introduce any new movies to him! Hahaha…toddlerhood!!

    I hope you have a great weekend!

  4. Ha. We're currently watching frozen! I couldn't wait for my amazon copy- so I bought it on iTunes too so we could it NOW! But can't wait to get my hands on the DVD too 🙂

    And biting your butt?! Silly boy!

  5. My sister and I are dying to see frozen…but we want to wait and watch it for the first time together! Reliving our Disney glory days as grown ups!!! 🙂
    xx

  6. We LOVE that movie! Sydney is always walking aroundt he house singing "Let It Go" she says she is like Elsa because she has blonde hair and she has ice power. I think this is one of the best movies that Disney has done in a really long time, and we love most Disney movies!

  7. Ok, so we haven't seen Frozen. And I'm starting to feel like a total outcast because of this, lol! Must be remedied. Looks like I'll be pre – ordering it too:) Thanks for the tip, Julie. Have a great weekend!

  12. Frozen!! I want to pick it up so bad when it comes out! I wonder if Owen would like it? Mom confession here: I set Owen up with a snack and a little (watered down) juice and a 30 minute episode of Cailou so I can get dinner going. Dinner usually takes longer than 30minutes, but in that time I can usually get past the prep and occupy him with the salad spinner when his show is done. #makeitwork

  13. Derek totally preordered a copy of Frozen as well haha. We have to have it by the time Charlie is old enough to enjoy Disney movies 🙂

  14. Haha, yes, making dinner is certainly interesting around here too! The biting drives me crazy! Thankfully it doesn't happen too often or we'd be pretty upset.

    I still haven't seen Frozen, I can't wait to see it.

  15. I love that tractor shirt too cute! I have accepted I have the only household this side of the world who is not into Frozen…instead its Lego Movie here. Cake balls…craving now!

  16. I love that tractor shirt too cute! I have accepted I have the only household this side of the world who is not into Frozen…instead its Lego Movie here. Cake balls…craving now!

  18. Oh no on the biting! THat's no good! I totally understand the whole cooking with someone at your feet thought. That tractor shirt is very fun!

  20. I haven't seen frozen yet but I really want to! I want to start building Noah's Disney/Pixar DVD collection too!

  23. It's kind of funny that I am jealous of all the moms that have kids old enough to appreciate this FROZEN "movement" I have heard so much about. Have a great weekend.

  24. Bites to the booty! ahhahaa. Yep.

    The other night I made dinner SO fast because Abigail was in time out. It was awesome. #momlife

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  High five for Friday! Today I’m linking up with the lovely ladies of The Good Life, Carolina Charm, A. Liz Adventures, and Hello Happiness and you should too! Let’s get this party started…
{one} I’ve been using Essential oils for a while now and have nothing but good things to say about them! Using them has really helped my little family with SO many things….Hudson’s sleeping habits, breathing easier when we have a cold, cleaning without chemicals, defense against daycare germs….I’m officially in love! I’m working on a a post all about my favorite oils and how I use them for everyone who has asked….but in the meantime please feel free to email me if you have questions! (thegirlintheredshoes @ gmail) and you can also buy oils from my site HERE.

 {two} Hudson has been loving tomato soup lately. His attempts to eat it with a spoon are acutally pretty good…and adorable. I know I’m biased but oh my word, it doesn’t get much cuter than this. When he gives up he just dunks his hand in the soup. Dinner time in our house is always fun!

{three} I haven’t had time to read a book in ages…..now I’m dying to read The Antelope in the Living Room. It sounds hilarious and perfect for a married mama like me! I’m old school and don’t have a kindle…anyone else like me? Maybe I would read more if I had one….

{four} Is this not the sweetest bracelet ever? One with Hudson’s name on it might just have to make it’s way to me….I love it soooo much.
{five} On Wednesday night my husband and I got to go to a special screening of The Monuments Men (which comes out today!) and it was SO good! It was funny, heartwarming, smart…..I loved it and highly recommend it! My husband liked it too….he also liked that a blogging perk for me meant a spontaneous date night for us! Blogger win!
Happy weekend!


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  1. That braclet is super sweet! I've been thinking of getting some sort of jewelry with Callie's name or birth stone on it.. that one is precious 🙂

  6. Hello from the link up! I just love your blog and am so excited for you to post about the oils! I have heard nothing but great things. Your little one is precious by the way! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

  8. My husband got me that exact bracelet with Caleb's name on it for Christmas! I LOVE it – it is dainty enough to wear every day, and just so precious to have that sweet reminder of your little one right there on your wrist. You definitely need one with Hudson's name on it asap!

    Can't wait for your post on essential oils. I'm def interested in trying some!

  9. I LOVE that bracelet!!!! I have been wanting something with Cam's name on it…this bracelet is small enough but makes a huge statement. 🙂

    Thanks for the book recommendation…I don't have a kindle, either, so I just borrow them from our school library. 🙂 I am so old-school in that department. I would much rather read a BOOK than slip my iPhone to turn the page. 🙂 I just finished Gone Girl; have you read it?

    Dinner time is what I like to call pre-bath free-for-all. It never ends with a clean baby, high chair or floor!! Haha

    Have a great weekend!!

  11. i would love to see that movie immediately, if not sooner. so would the farmer…so we probably have big plans for that on v-day (sarcasm). if you get a chance to see another movie…lone survivor will have your covering your face the entire time. so. good!

  12. Can't wait to hear about the oils – if love to start using them here too. We use eucalyptus oil when we're sick and I used some oils during birth, and they really helped! Can't wait to learn more!! That bracelet is too cute!!!

  13. We LOVE our doTerra oils! I started using them when the babe was really colic-y (lavender) and now we use all kinds of them everyday. Great product! Looking forward to your post about them…I'm always looking for new ways to use them 🙂

  14. I hav been wanting to try essential oils, but it's such an investment… Maybe I will pull the trigger soon. Also, you definitely need a kindle! I read way more now that I have one. You'll never look back! A valentine's day gift to yourself perhaps! 🙂

  15. I hav been wanting to try essential oils, but it's such an investment… Maybe I will pull the trigger soon. Also, you definitely need a kindle! I read way more now that I have one. You'll never look back! A valentine's day gift to yourself perhaps! 🙂

  16. My necklace with lex's name on it is my fav accessory! You fully need that bracelet… And a kindle! I'm going to have to check that book out when I'm don't with the one I'm reading! Happy Friday!

  17. That movie is on my list. I added that list to my to read shelf on goodreads. I was anti kindle until Perk got me one for our anniversary. I read a lot on it. I love that I can download media from the library! So it is like checking library books out, without going or having them be overdue!

  18. That movie is on my list. I added that list to my to read shelf on goodreads. I was anti kindle until Perk got me one for our anniversary. I read a lot on it. I love that I can download media from the library! So it is like checking library books out, without going or having them be overdue!

  20. How fun that you got to check out that movie before its release! That's the kind of blogging perk my husband would appreciate! Hudson is such a cutie eating his soup! What a good boy he is for eating it with a spoon!

  25. Oh, I love that bracelet!! Absolutely gorgeous. And it would go perfectly with anything. love love love.

    I can't wait to go see that movie! Although, who am I kidding. I can't wait for that movie to come out on Netflix.

  26. hi doll! found you via the link-up. such an adorable blog!!

    1) I am loving your post on the essential oils… I've become a lot more interested in holistic health and wellbeing lately, so this is right up my alley. I'll have to check out your site!

    2) that bracelet is to die for. omg, gorgeous.

    3) we're going to see monuments men this weekend! so glad to hear your positive report!

    have a fabulous weekend! 😉

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  27. I am seeing lots of people posting about essential oils lately. I am thinking this might be something to try out!! thanks for sharing about them!

    we don't go to the movie theatre that often but this is a movie I really want to see!!

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  29. I want to read that book and her other book. I love a good ol' book…not a Kindle;) And I look forward to your post on the essential oils. I'm intrigued!

  32. Jumping over from the link up. I'm old school too and don't have a kindle but there is something that I like about actually holding a book and turning the pages! Your son is adorable, love the soup photos.

    Liane x

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It’s been a while since I’ve linked up for 5 on Friday…..excited to be back and THRILLED that it’s Friday! Today I’m linking up with the lovely ladies of The Good Life, Carolina Charm, A. Liz Adventures, and Hello Happiness and you should too!


{one} I’m obsessing over these Kate Spade Stud Earrings. At only $38 I might need more than one pair, don’t you think? Now if only I could decide….
 

{two} This print is calling my name….I think it would be all kinds of awesome in Hudson’s room. And it’s only $5!
 
{three} I have a major itch to organize my house. This month I’m focusing on the kitchen and am in LOVE with this pantry makeover from The House of Smiths. I don’t really have a pantry (so sad!) but my cabinets could all use some straightening up. Hopefully I can work on this soon!

{four} This week my husband and I bought a new car! We needed something with more space that was also good in the snow….so Toyota Highlander to the rescue! I drove it yesterday to work and it was kind of awesome. It has a touch screen, syncs with my iphone, AND has a rear view camera. Basically this car should be mine…even though my car is still new. Can you say spoiled?
 
{five} Staying in the organization theme, I think these diy toy storage sacks are adorable….now if only I knew how to sew!

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  3. Congrats on the new car! That interior is soooo fancy! Also, do you happen to have a KS outlet near you? They always have their jewelry like 70% off! I bought pretty much the exact same earrings as a Christmas gift and they were like $17!

  5. I love those earrings so much! Definitely get them in the green first because that shade would be PERFECT on you! Congrats on the new car – it's always fun to get a new ride:) And oh my gosh, that pantry. It makes me feel so inadequate. I don't have a big pantry like that either, but the cupboards I do use for a pantry look NOTHING like that. Only in my dreams, lol!

  6. I have the KS earrings in yellow and never ever have enough courage to wear them! They look huge in my ears (maybe I got the wrong pair?). And yay new car!! Especially one that drives so nicely through the snow!!

  7. Congratulations on the new car! We bought a bigger car right before Owen was born, but it was really for my husband since his car died… fast forward 2 years and I've totally stolen it and made it mine. But really it was because having a larger car that easily fits either stroller and has tinted windows and more space in the backseat made more sense since I always have O. I can't wait to hear more about your organizing! I love getting organized!

  8. I've got the itch to organize too and that's all I've been doing all week! New clothes and new toys for me and the toddler, means it's time to go through the old stuff to donate and store away. It's fun, but also exhausting. Happy Friday!

  9. Um whoop whoop to all of this!! Love the earrings, love the printable (& the price!!). And I love organizing things so, I'm excited for you! HAHA! It's always so fun getting a new car!! I've been itching for another SUV but, not for a while longer!! Also, I'm in your same boat… I can't sew but, somehow my husband can! What the what!? HAHA! Happy Friday!!

  10. AAHH those earrings are so cute … and $38 is not bad for some Kate Spade! Congrats on the new car, I think I'd be lost without my rear view camera! Mason might need that print in his room as well – perfect! Happy weekend, stay warm 🙂

  14. I need those storage bags but don't sew either! Maybe I can bribe one of my crafty friends to make some! 🙂

    and I just reorganized my whole kitchen and pantry in October… to not only make it clutter free but also kid friendly… holler if you want any ideas! Happy Friday!

  15. I love the KS earrings! They're big but I like the impact. The purple is gorgeous! Green would be pretty on you too. I don't have a pantry either but I'd love one. We have a utility closet I'd like to convert to a pantry but that's a project for another day. (aren't they all?!?) Happy Friday!

  17. Love those earrings. I received a pair for Christmas but they are a little big for everyday wear. Plus, I don't really go anywhere =-). I have a highlander and absolutely love it. The kitchen is on my list to organize this weekend, hopefully it will be one thing I can finally cross off!

  19. Isn't there a rule that the wife should always drive the newer car?!? 😉 And I got the pink earrings for Christmas–love them!!! Have a great weekend, friend! 🙂

  23. Those sacks are gonna be on my list of things to sew!
    Congrats on the Toyota Highlander! Yeah, cars with rear view cameras are awesome! My SUV has it and it makes driving and parking soo much easier!

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Happy Friday! I’m linking up with the lovely ladies of The Good Life, Carolina Charm, A. Liz Adventures, and Hello Happiness for everybody’s favorite link up, 5 on Friday! You should join in on the fun!

 {one} For the first time in several years we didn’t have professional photos taken for our Christmas card (gasp, I know!). We tried three different times to get a good photo with varying levels of success…so you’ll see a lot of photos of me wearing the exact same sweater…ha! I originally overlooked this one but now I really love it. I chose a different photo for our card but think this one is a keeper.
{two} I came home from work yesterday to find that my husband had made dinner and bought me the Target Christmas pillow I’ve been wanting for several weeks! It has been sold out for the longest time but just came back in stock. Best husband ever.

{three} Did you watch Carrie Underwood in the Sound of Music last night???? I caught a few minutes of it but recorded the whole thing and can’t wait to watch it this weekend. I know it’s really cheesy but I can’t help it! The Sound of Music is one of my absolute favs. And Stephen Moyer singing? Yes please!

{four} I’ve been trying all week to get photos of Hudson in his (way too many pairs of) Christmas jammies….and usually this is what I get. Or I get his back. Mr. Man does not want to have his photo taken. I guess this is the story for the rest of my life, right?


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{five} Speaking of Christmas jammies…..above is the link up code for the Holly Jolly Pajama Party next week Tuesday! Please join Darci, Natasha, Jenny, Ashley and I to share photos of our little ones in their cutest holiday jammies! As evidenced above you do not have to be a professional photographer to join in the fun! And be sure to join us on Instagram too! You can find me at girlintheredshoes. Copy the code in the box above and add it to your post. I can’t wait to see your photos!

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  1. 1. That photo is absolutely beautiful! What a perfect moment. I just told my husband last night that he should plan in the budget to have pro photos every year… I just love our wedding photos THAT much.

    2. That pillow is GORGEOUS. Please tell me that next year you're going to put Hudson in a little coupe and strap a tree to the top for Christmas photos. Because that photo would be spectacular.

    3. I really REALLY enjoyed Sound of Music last night. I actually was glued to my couch watching and tweeting it – couldn't get enough! Carrie's acting is stiff, but her voice is fierce.

    4. Happy Friday!

  4. Stopping by from Five on Friday and wanted to say hi!! I love the Christmas card picture!

    Can't wait for the Christmas PJ link-up! I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling with getting pictures. My daughter is a moving target, so I feel as thought I've taken a hundred pictures to get a good one!

    Have a great weekend!

  6. I LOVE that picture of you three!! And can I say how impressed I am that Jon even went into a target? Mike avoids that place at ALL COSTS. I can't wait for the pj party link up- I've totally snagged lex's photos already- pj's are just so fun! Happy weekend!

  7. Big brownie points for your hubs! If mine cooked for me and came home with a gift, I would fall over. I love the first picture! 🙂

  11. I love that B&W photo of you guys!!! great job!! I'm excited for the PJ link up too!!! I just gotta get taking some photos! 🙂

  13. Loving that first photo – so gorgeous of all of you. I think candid photos are sometimes just the best ones! And your hubby? Melt my heart. How precious is he, picking up that pillow for you!?! Too cute! (And the pillow is too cute too!)

    Planning on linking up for the pj party. But I am having the same problem you are – my little man just won't sit still long enough for me to catch a photo of him that isn't blurry. Ugh. Oh well. We'll just do our best and hope that the other moms linking up will be having the same trouble, lol!:)

  18. I grew up on the original Sound of music and cannot wait to see the new one! Unfortunately it didn't show over here in England but I will be downloading asap! I recently moved from Vermont but the actual Von Trapp family has a lodge there and Maria was actually buried there! Anyway, enjoy your weekend!

  19. The first photo is so pretty! Definitely a framer for Christmastime / Winter! Can't wait to link up for the Christmas Jams link-up, although I don't think I'll be getting any great pictures either — Owen is anti sitting still!

  20. Happy Friday, Julie!

    I really love that first picture. It is SO sweet.

    I'm still blown away that your husband knew what you were wanting from Target and went out and got it. Like, blown away impressed. High five to the hubs!

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THE GOOD LIFE BLOG

Happy November! I’m linking up with the lovely ladies of The Good Life, Carolina Charm, A. Liz Adventures, and Hello Happiness for everybody’s favorite link up, 5 on Friday! You should join in on the fun!

{one} Hudson rocked his first trick or treating experience. He is basically a pro now. We visited each of our neighbors and they all loved his Up costume! And our favorite neighbor, pictured above, handed out Bailey’s to all of the adults. Best idea ever.

{two} I finally got around to updating my “pregnancy” tab at the top of my navigation bar. (Just for you Christina!) And oh my gosh, look at my hair!!! I really miss those days of having time to make it pretty.

{Three} Hudson appreciated all of the love for his Up Halloween costume yesterday! As a big thank you to all of my amazing followers all sponsorship options are 40% off today only! Use code “November” at check out! And hurry…discounted spots are limited! You can view my sponsorship packages here.

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{four} We are in the process of moving Hudson up to a bigger kids room at daycare where they expect him to sleep on a mat during nap time. Have they met this kid? Good luck with that.

{five} Now that Halloween is over it’s time to start thinking about Christmas decorations, right? I am in love with this deer head pallet….and guess what? It’s made out of styrofoam. My mind is blown! 



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  2. I think your hair still looks pretty! Can't believe that pallet is styrofoam! I don't think I would attempt to have Caden sleep on the floor right now, he would be most likely get up and start playing with toys again, lol, good luck to Hudson's daycare.

  6. I'm thinking you have the best neighbor ever!!!:) And Hudson getting the candy? I die. Too cute! Love it!

    PS: You still have the most gorgeous hair I've ever seen!

  7. Dominick had to start napping on a mat at daycare when he turned 1 (in September like Hudson). I never thought he would sleep, but surprisingly he will lay down and take a nap on his mat. Maybe Hudson will surprise you too. 🙂

  8. Oh my gosh, you always look great! I am lucky if I even get a shower some days! 🙂

    Cameron is moving to a different day care in January where they will nap at the same time every day on a mat….good luck to them!! 🙂

    Happy Friday!!

    PS Hudson was SO cute in his costume!! I love how you put it together!

  9. Oh my gosh – your little one is ADORABLE! I thought the same thing when they moved Mason to the 18 month room and he started sleeping on a mat… they work magic or something! I'll be looking into that faux art pallet – super cute!

  10. Could Hudson BE any more baby chic? I swear he might be one of the best dressed babies I've seen! Thanks for the sponsor discount- totally took advantage of that 🙂 I love that pallet art…we're moving soon and I can't wait to revamp my decorating style to a more rustic one. This is awesome inspiration!

  11. Hudson makes such a cute little old man……Yay for Sarah! What a great neighbor.

    Where can we get this faux pallet?

  12. Sleep on a Mat… At daycare. AHAHAHAHAHA. That would never ever ever work around these parts. And yay trick or treating!! Way different than last year when the babes had no clue what was happening 🙂

  20. I think I said this yesterday, but Hudons's costume is SO adorable! One of my favorites of all time!

    I cannot believe that pallet is made from styrofoam! Crazy and brilliant!!

  21. Cute costume! As for sleeping on a mat. My son is the worst napper at home, but at daycare he sleeps on his mat, no problem. If he wakes up before nap time is over he just lays there. Mind blown! I bet Hudson will surprise you too!

  22. I felt the same way about my little guy moving up to the toddler room and being expected to nap in a sleeping bag. I didn't think he would do it. The teacher sent me a text with a picture of him sleeping that first day and I couldn't believe it. Hudson will do it 🙂

  24. YES!!! The tab is complete! Can't wait to read every post again and again!! And I agree, your hair during pregnancy was unbelievable!! Hope you're having a lovely weekend!! xo

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THE GOOD LIFE BLOG
Happy Friday loves! I’m linking up with The Good Life, Carolina Charm, A. Liz Adventures, and Hello Happiness for 5 on Friday…and you should too!

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{one} I finally moved the majority of Hudson’s toys to our family room cabinet. There are still a few toys floating around in our living room (well, technically also all over the house) because we tend to use that room the most….but the goal is to keep everything contained to one room. Hudson is THRILLED to have a new place to play…and it seems we have entered the climbing stage. Lord help me. 

 {two} I basically basically live in boots all fall and winter…which means I’m in need of some new ones! I have my eye on these amazing boots, red poppy bag and adorable booties….all from Sole Society. After Jessica posted about her great finds I’ve become obsessed!

{three} Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies…are you kidding me? These need to get in my belly now!

{four} Have you seen the eos lipbalm multi-pack from Costco? Every time I’m there I am this close to putting it in my cart. Best lip balm everrrrr. 

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{five} There’s still time to enter the Sugarboo & Co. t-shirt giveaway on my blog here. Seriously they are the cutest shirts ever and Hudson LOVES them. And I do too!

 Happy almost weekend!


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  1. Congrats on getting your toys all in one spot! That's our goal here too, they drive me insane all over the house! I've been wanting to try tht lip balm for a while, I hear great things about it. I may pick one up when I go to Target later.

    Have a great Friday!

  2. Just popped on over from the Five on Friday link up so haven't read any other posts yet (will do this evening once little on is in bed) however you son looks a similar age to mine and yes he is off and climbing everything. get ready for multiple heart attacks a day!!

    Love both pairs of boots…
    Have a lovely weekend 🙂

  4. I've been thinking about investing a storage bench because my kids have tons of toys. They've taken over and I need them out of sight. I haven't pulled out my boots yet, but I have been searching some cute new ones to add to the rotation.

  5. Yay climbing stage! We have a total climber too… I wish it got better-but instead they get taller and better at it! Love me some EOS. And those booties are divine! I always go back n forth on if I can pull them off (only one way to find out right?!). Hudson is so cute… Can't wait to see you so so soon!!

  6. I think it is a great idea to keep all of his toys in one place. My sister-in-law (a mom of junior high and high school kids) suggested this to me and I think it's brilliant: keep toys hidden away and only take out one "category" at a time, this way they never get tired of their toys. I think it's smart and try to do it with Owen.

    I bought the multi-pack of EOS lip balms and I am so glad I did! I'm never without one now (they're everywhere in my life!) and now I have a life time supply!

    Happy weekend!

  7. I love that Hudson fits so perfectly into that cabinet, lol! So cute:) (And Caleb totally has that same striped onesie, and I love it – along with the lime one that it came with!)

    So glad you have enjoyed finding some gorgeous stuff over on Sole Society – it's addictive! A friend of mine picked up that poppy bag and it is precious. Thinking I might need one too:)

  12. Isn't having the toys in one place so easy? I have a huge canvas bin that all of Noah's toys go into when we're done for the day and it helps so much with keeping clutter up! And I love that red bag- I'm eying a purple one at Target, but you've made me consider a pop of color!

  14. I've never tried EOS, but I'm always tempted to put it in my cart when I see it. We have our toys confined to the playroom upstairs and our family room. We've got a few toys stashed in each room because they keep E from grabbing frames and whatnot off of our tables and shelves.

    Those boots are ADORABLE!…I'm going to have to hop over to sole society and check them out!

  15. I've never tried EOS, but I'm always tempted to put it in my cart when I see it. We have our toys confined to the playroom upstairs and our family room. We've got a few toys stashed in each room because they keep E from grabbing frames and whatnot off of our tables and shelves.

    Those boots are ADORABLE!…I'm going to have to hop over to sole society and check them out!

  17. I LOVE that red bag. I've been eyeballing it ever since Kate @the small things posted about it. I seriously love it.

    I'm making the pumpkin spice muddy buddies for my pinterest party tomorrow night! FX that I don't screw it up 🙂

  21. I told my husband just the other day that I needed a new pair of boots for this Fall/Winter & He looked & me like I was crazy! LOL! He asked, "Don't you already have one pair??" LOL! Yes, but, one is not enough!! Duh! Hope y'all had a good weekend!

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Happy Friday! I LOVED having a short week!
Today I’m linking up with the girls from The Good Life Blog, Carolina Charm, A. Liz Adventures, and  Hello Happiness for 5 on Friday…and you should too!

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{one} My baby is one! Are you tired of me talking about Hudson turning one? I sure hope not. It’s kind of a big deal around these parts. This boy has been spoiled big time with a party, presents every day this week, cupcakes, a trip to the children’s museum with mommy AND daddy, going out to eat, and getting extra attention at daycare. He’s in for a rude awaking next week when everything goes back to normal!


{two} Here’s a tip for all of you moms out there. If you decide to install a back-up convertible car set in your husband’s car, be sure to install it right after you install the one in your car. Don’t wait two months like we did. Because I promise you that you will forget how to do it. And those instructions are worthless and might as well be written in Chinese. And you will have to YouTube how to install it…again. So take my advice, and install them both at the same time. Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, I had to basically sit in the seat to get it tight enough. Fun night at our house! (We have the Britax Marathon in my car and the Britax Roundabout in my husband’s car. The Marathon is totally better.)
{three} In October I’m taking my husband to Disneyland!!!! I grew up with a season pass and we went all the time…but my husband has NEVER been! To say that I am excited is an understatement. I can’t wait to introduce him to Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted House, the Tiki Room….I could go on and on! I haven’t been since college, so I’m sure there’s tons of new stuff! Any tips of where we should eat that day? I mean, besides the place inside of Pirates?

{four} It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I LOVE fall! As soon as September hit we started enjoying crisp mornings and cool nights. And it just smells like fall! I can’t wait to make some cute diy pumpkins like these.

{five} Is anyone watching Siberia on NBC? It is the dumbest show I have ever seen….yet my husband and I can’t stop watching it. It’s so bad it’s good. It’s a scripted drama about a fake reality show. And oh my word, it’s ridiculous. Each week we are shocked it hasn’t been cancelled. But then we are secretly glad it hasn’t.

Have a great weekend!


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  1. Bring on more birthday boy pics! I love them! So glad he has had a special week!!! Jealous of your cool like temps, we are still melting away here in TX, and how fun a trip to Disney!! Can't wait to take O one day. Is it sad how excited I am to DIY some pumpkins this year?! Happy Friday, Julie!!

  2. Blue Bayou is the place inside Pirates. I ate there at least once a year and went to Disneyland multiple times each year. So jealous!

  3. We're going down to Disneyland on Sunday! We're SO excited 🙂 We haven't been in 3 years and it will be Owen's first time. Will you bring Hudson?

    We like eating at ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney and we can't wait to try the new tiki restaurant at our hotel. I think it's called Trader Sams.

    Have a great weekend!

  4. We have some friends who are also going to Disney at the end of September! I'm trying to convince myself that it just wouldn't be as fun with a 4 month old!;) It's not working, HA!

  5. 1. I didn't know you were a Disneyland fan! I am trying to trick Eric into going next summer. Fingers crossed!
    2. I secretly love Siberia, too! Its like a train wreck…just just can't look away and change the channel once its on. Its so cheesy!

  6. Are you a SAHM? Short work weeks are the best ever! Don't get me started on carseat drama, not sure why they make them so incredibly difficult to install…honestly you need a degree in engineering! We got the Chicco NextFit and can't say enough good things about it, hands down the easiest carseat you will ever install 🙂

    Hope H-man had a great bday!

    Have a fabulous weekend!

    Megan
    Hello Newlywed Life Blog

  8. I'm still talking about Avery turning one and it's almost a month later!

    She had an accident in her carseat (of course after we dropped hubs off at the airport) and I had to take it out to wash it. I was almost in tears trying to get it back in. I thought I wouldn't be able to do it and wouldn't be able to leave the house since hubs wasn't there to help. But I love the carseat!

  9. I'm looking forward to reading your post all about Hudson's first birthday party and seeing photos. I can only imagine how cute it was!

    I had to laugh when I saw the photos of you two installing the car seat, that's exactly what it looked like when we installed ours too! Car seat companies seem to be making advances in the seats all the time but they just can't seem to make them any easier to install! 🙂

  11. I've never been to Disneyland but being a FL girl I am a Disney World lover. I hope you have about 14 posts from the trip, basically all pictures because yes!

  14. #2 made me laugh. Luckily we installed out 2 seats at the same time or I think we would have been in the same positions. Hudson and my son have the same B-day. Cool dudes!

  19. Happy Birthday week Hudson! We just took our Hudson to Disneyland and he loved it! You guys will have a great time! I feel you on the carseat. I watched like 15 you-tube videos!

  20. First, I love reading your blog, so thank you 🙂

    Second, my husband and I have Disneyland passes and visit frequently (its the perfect date night)! The best place to eat for your money is the All You Can Eat BBQ place back behind Big Thunder Mt. (by the ranch with live animals- they serve lunch and dinner) It is a great deal for your money PLUS they let you take your food to go (TRICK: order extra food about 10 minutes before you plan to call it quits, take a few bites then ask them for to go containers!) Also in CA Adventure we love the Lobster Nachos in available in Paradise Piers at Ariels Grotto Bar. I've also heard Goofy'sKitchen is great for breakfast with kiddos because a lot of the characters visit (we don't have kids yet so we haven't done that yet).

    Third, Big Thunder Mt has been closed, so hopefully it is back up and running by the time you go. The World of Color at CA Adventure is a beautiful show! Racers in CA Adventure is super fun, either leave Hudson with someone if you can or go in the single rider line while your husband waits with Hudson and then switch!

    Fourth, download the free app for Disneyland wait times so you can check how long lines are and not waste time walking there and finding the line is ridiculous! Apps: I use Mousewait and DL Waits

    PS you will be there during the Halloween celebration so make sure to visit Haunted Mansion and Space Mt.

    Email me if you have any more questions 🙂

  21. Disneyland is my favorite place! Your husband is one lucky guy! (I actually did a Disneyland post hehe. Feel free to check it out!) My favorite place besides Blue Bayou is Rancho del Zocalo's in Frontierland; it's yummy Mexican food with big servings and good prices.

    Have a wonderful vacation!

    Whitney @ work-it-mommy.blogspot.com

  25. Hi! Love Hudson's 1 year old pics!

    Downtown Disney has a Amazing new restaurant called Earl of Sandwich (so yummy) also both DL and CA adventure now have a Starbucks. Would also recommend you try the Italian restaurant in Ca adventure next to the entrance to Cars Land, Wine Country Trattoria (looks expensive, but is actually very affordable and better than most of the other DL restaurants. Cars land has a restaurant called Flo's V8 Cafe which is also really good and quick!

    Have fun!

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Happy Friday! I’m linking up with some of my favorite girls today for 5 on Friday! I love sharing 5 things on Friday, don’t you?
{one} This kid. Aren’t tiny Toms the absolute best? I can’t get over this “boy in the red shoes”.
{two} H&M opened their online store. OMG. So excited. We currently have an H&M being built in our local mall that will open this fall…otherwise I’d be ALL OVER THIS.
 {three} Once Hudson starts walking for real (which I’m guessing might happen before his 1st birthday next month!) he will be bumped up to the next room at daycare. Which means I need to start thinking of thank you gifts! I have zero clue what I’m going to do…but I need to somehow incorporate these adorable labels from Sunshine Ink Studio. LOVE.
{four} Meg from Everyday Meg posted about this dress and I can’t stop thinking about it! I might need to add it to my wardrobe. It seems like the perfect piece to transition from summer to fall. 
 {five} Speaking of fall, I can’t wait for my favorite season! I’m excited for pumpkin patch visits, apple cider and donuts, crunchy leaves, and crisp cool weather!


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  2. H& M for little boys has some super cute clothes! I just got carter that top (and 2 others) yesterday!!! Carter's been wearing the shorts version of those green pants & they're so soft and comfy. Just FYI though—- the sizes run big. I almost added his h&M clothes to my summer favorite list the other day!

  3. I got those very pants and top from H&M last weekend! I got them bigger so he could wear them this winter and I'm dying to see him in them. And what a great deal! So glad they have an online store!

  9. I always wondered why H&M didn't have an online shop, glad they finally got around to it! That dress is super cute, I'm such a sucker for anything striped!

  10. I definitely think you need that dress. 🙂 And Hudson is almost walking and leaving the baby room? I can't deal. TOO FAST! HAHA!

  11. I had no idea H&M had baby clothes – they're cute! And speaking of cute, my goodness if Hudson isn't just the cutest! Love him in his red Toms. Can't believe he'll be walking in those shoes soon!

  12. The stripe dress is adorable! And I agree you could totally wear it now with sandals and then with boots, tights or boot socks in the fall. Buy it! If I weren't expecting, I might have ordered one too!!

    LIndsay

  14. The Boy in the Red Shoes!!! I love it! Red is definitely a good color on him! The clothes for boys at Gap are my fave and I seriously love everything in the Fall line. We had a sweater with elbow patches last winter and they have them again and I want both color options!

  19. I got so excited when I read H&M went online. Unfortunately not yet for us Canadians… Bummer! I love that first picture of Hudson he is getting so big!

  20. You need that dress I told my mom when I wore it for that post that I was never taking it off. It's that great. Imagine it with brown riding boots in the fall. KILLER!!!!

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Happy Friday! Friday couldn’t get here soon enough. I am SO ready for the weekend. Friday means it’s time to link up with my favorite girls for 5 on Friday. Seriously the best link up ever!
{one} I’ve received a few requests to do a hair tutorial and let me just say that makes me so giddy! I really have no clue what I’m doing with my hair most of the time. I’ve been blessed with super thick and healthy hair, so it’s not too hard to style. Kate from The Small Things Blog has THE BEST hair tutorials that are way better than anything I could re-create. The one that is most similar to my routine can be found HERE. It’s totally worth watching. The only thing I do differently is I don’t comb each section before I curl it. Because I’m lazy. Oh, and I have like 4 times the amount of hair she has, so it takes me a little bit longer. I also only curl my hair on Sundays and Wednesdays. The rest of the days I just do a touch up here and there. 

{two} Blogging has totally made me spend more money. Natasha posted about her super cute running shoes and I did what any blogger would do. I bought them that day. And thanks to zappos vip they arrived the next day. I am in love. Now I have no excuse for not working out.

{three} Little Hip Squeaks launched their new site a few weeks ago and I think I “window shop” there just about every day. I really want these leggings for Hudson. And if she started making them in adult sizes I wouldn’t complain. Just sayin’….

{four}Because it’s almost the weekend and because I love you all I’m offering 30% off all ads through Monday! You can view the different options available HERE. Use code “julieloves” at checkout.

{five} My husband has a guys trip planned
this weekend and as soon as I found out about it I asked my mom if she
wanted to have a girls weekend….and of course she did! I’m excited to
work on some projects, drink some wine, and maybe do a little shopping
with my mom. Oh and Hudson too. I guess it isn’t exactly a girls weekend
if your son tags along. Good thing he doesn’t mind being with us girls!


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  1. 1. I agree with idolizing your hair. Do you have any favorite products? My hair would NEVER hold a curl for 3 days without half a bottle of spray gel and being crunchy.

    2. I need those shoes… although mine are new already. Oops.

    3. I thought those leggings were adult and I was clicking before I even read the caption!

    4. Have a fun girls (and baby boy!) weekend!

  2. Have a fun weekend! Check out Salt City Emporium leggings too, they are super cute and I think she's about to start an adult line! Mommy and Me it is!

  6. I'm envious that you can get away with doing your hair twice! I had a big road trip on Monday and left at 4:30am so I had washed my hair Sunday morning. By mid-Monday (even after dry shampooing) my boyfriend was making fun of how greasy my hair gets. I literally have to wash it every day and if it's humid by the end of the day it looks like I've never washed my hair before! THin hair sucks!

  7. New running shoes are an awesome motivator!! And I LOVE little hip squeaks (but hate the 4 week ship time! I want their stuff NOW!). And have a fun girls weekend with your mom!! Wish I was there too!!

  10. Hudson is precious!! What a cute baby! I am totally the same way about running shoes! I just started running and am already on the hunt to upgrade my old plain sneakers to something much more fun and workout inspiring! LOL
    Have so much fun with your mom this weekend!
    xo Meggan Vintage Modern Mom

  11. Blogging makes me want to be more crafty, trendy and go shopping! Sometimes I have to remind myself I don't need everything everyone else has…except those leggings and a girls weekend.
    -Charlotte

  12. I try not to think about how much extra money we could have if I didn't read blogs 😉 I am in desperate need of some running shoes too…hmmm! Have so much fun with your mom this weekend!

  14. Blogging makes me spend a lot more money too. I love those shoes!!!

    PS I found your blog from the Friday 5 linkup and you have a cute baby!

  18. I've been on a hunt lately for new running shoes….these might just have my name on them!!! 😉 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  19. I would kill for your hair. For serious. Also, once I get my new blog design, I'm signing up to be a sponsor. Not sure when exactly that will be, but someday…someday…

  20. You seriously do have THE BEST HAIR, and you only curl it Sundays and Wednesdays?! I SO wish I could do that! Love the pic of you and Hudson, sweet, sweet! I do the same thing anytime the hubby goes away, I ask my Momma to come! It makes it so much better! Unfortunately, she has to fly in so it doesn't happen as much as I would like. Enjoy your time and happy weekend!

  21. I REALLY wish I had your hair! I love your color too! So pretty! You're lucky you can just do it twice a week. Mine is so fine that I can only skip washing it every other day.

    Have a GREAT weekend with you mom and Hudson!

  22. Hi! I am a new follower! OMG love your little guy in the glasses! The leggings are cute too! I need those shoes in my life! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
    Jamie
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  25. I love those shoes! I just got a pair but they're pink and orange and neon-bright and now I hate them! They don't match with anything I work out in, although I suppose that's not the point…

    I'm always looking for cute clothes for Noah…checking out those leggings and the rest of the site, too!

    Have a wonderful girls' (and baby) weekend!!!

  27. Great blog!
    My blog- loveyourdelhi.blogspot.in
    Can we follow each other?
    I'm so glad I saw this blog when I was blog hopping- I really would have missed some good blog if I wouldn't have seen yours!
    Following you 🙂

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Today I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers (a. liz adventures, carolina charm, hello! happiness, and the good life blog) for 5 on Friday and sharing five of my favorites from the week!

{one}You all were too sweet to me in this post. I realize that you can’t really see my post-baby body well in the photo….it totally makes me look skinnier than I am. Don’t get me wrong, I am thrilled with my progress so far…but I have some toning to do. Part of the reason I may look skinnier than normal is because I’m wearing the pants I now refer to as my “miracle-make-you-skinny-never-want-to-take-them-off” pants. They are the Really Skinny pant from Gap….and unfortunately they are sold out right now. Anyone who has just had a baby should own these pants. I think I wear them at least two times a week to work. When Melissa recommended them I knew they’d be good. Seriously. I’m going to keep my eye out on Gap’s website because I NEED more of these pants!

{two}Oh my word. Talenti gelato in sea salt caramel is nothing short of amazing. I picked a container up earlier in the week and it was gone two days later. I couldn’t stop. Seriously so good I’m going to need more skinny pants if I keep eating this stuff. .

{three}Parsley Plus is my new go-to cleaner. As soon as Christina blogged about it I bought 6 bottles! It smells amazing and does a great job keeping my kitchen clean. Love love love this stuff! What would I do without other bloggers telling me what to buy?
{four}These wire baskets from Crate and Barrel are amazing. I ordered two of them a few weeks ago and now I’m kicking myself for not getting more. They are perfect for corralling baby items. I could use at least one in every room of my house. 

{five}I heart my sponsors. I’ve been able to meet some of the sweetest bloggers and shop owners. It has been so amazing! Sponsorship is a great way to draw more traffic to your blog or shop….I highly recommend it! I still have sponsor spots available including a new option for an in-post ad! Check out the options here. 


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  1. The Parsley Plus ROCKS. We are on our third bottle.

    I think I am the last person to try Talenti. I'm afraid I'll get addicted if I try it. ha.

    Happy weekend, friend! xo

  2. Talenti is my favorite thing EVER. And the Carmel with those delicious little chocolate Carmel's… Lets just say I can eat the whole container!

  3. Just tried the Sea Salt Caramel for the first time this week. It was fabulous AND those chocolate caramel surprises swirled inside were quite yum.

  8. LOVE THOSE PANTS. Every time I wear them, someone tells me I look thin. They're truly magical pants.

    I need to try this cleaner. I can't for the life of me understand what's so compelling about a parsley spray but I've heard enough good things that I know it must be great!

    You and Hudson are too cute in that last picture. He is such a handsome boy! And growing up so fast.

  9. I love those Crate and Barrel bins! The small one is the perfect size for Martha Stewart everyday food magazine so I corral all my little recipe books in one and put it on top of the fridge. I'm also a HUGE fan of the skinny jeans!

  10. OMG. I LOVE LOVE LOVE those GAP pants! I actually got a maternity pair, and they're just as amazing!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

  11. I think I need to try the kitchen spray. I agree, what would we do without all the awesome rec.'s from our fav. bloggers. Now I have 3 new ones to add to my list! Thanks! Happy Weekend, Friend!

  14. That Sea Salt Carmel Telenti sounds amazing. I am definitely going to have to try it. I am also going to have to try that cleaner. Have a great weekend.

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  16. I've been seeing so many pictures on insta of that gelato… I really need to buy some and give it a try! (I don't think mine will make it even 2 days, ha ha!)

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