Happy Easter

Hope you all had a fantastic Easter with your family and friends as we celebrated the empty tomb! Easter was a day of great worship for us, lots of catching up on sleep, and great food!

 

And some cute pictures of Brooklynn dying Easter eggs while we were in Jamaica! 

Brooklynn's Christmas Wish List

Most would think that a child's first Christmas is a big deal, and it is, but not for reasons that you would think. I think the most fun is just seeing Christmas through her eyes. Seeing her light up at all the bright lights and poke and prod at all the things she isn't allowed to touch. This year, we aren't doing a whole lot on the gift side of things for her because well...there's just no point if we are being honest. She's getting a few things for fun and a few things that are necessities for her but other than that, we all know she'll sit all day playing with tissue paper and boxes. Here are a few things she has "asked" for...;-) Plus, her 1st birthday is right around the corner, too :)

1. Discovering Music Activity Table by Baby Einstein  Brooklynn loves music and loves to stand. Hopefully this will be a winner!

2. Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat I think Santa may feel bad for Brooklynn's car-riding blues...we'll see ;)

3. Summer Infant Diner Portable Placemat I probably get the award for the most non-sanitary mother out there by putting B's food right on the table. I think it's time for a placemat. 

4. Lollaland Lollacup We watched this episode on Shark Tank! I'm exciting to see Brooklynn use it. The base of the straw is weighted so the straw goes wherever she tilts the cup!

5. Pop 'n Play Playard This was a recommendation from another mom! Anything to keep my girl confined since our floor-plan in our home is wide open! This will help me get my teeth brushed!

She's also getting a few little outfits, some PJ's, and some shoes sent to us by some friends! If anything, I'll be excited for her on Christmas morning!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Home "Tour" 2014

Merry Christmas! I figured that since Christmas is only a few days away I'd stop procrastinating and get some Christmas decor up on the blog! This year is a little different because A. We have a house to decorate vs. an apartment...so more space and B. a 10M old who is into exploring everything.

When it comes to decorating, I don't really have a "style"...kinda like my wardrobe. Anything goes really. I guess if I had to sum up this years decor, I'd call it "rustic glam"...actually, I just think it sounds good. Anyways, let's jump in.

I didn't decorate a whole lot.  I mainly focused on the heavy traffic areas of our home, the living room, dining room, and Florida room. Enjoy :)

         

Thanksgiving Weekend

Happy December 1st! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! December is super crazy around here as we prep for a number of Christmas parties including one we are hosting this weekend! So with two seconds of rest while Brooklynn is sleeping (!!!) I thought I'd throw up some pictures from our Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween!

No, we don't really "celebrate" Halloween...but who doesn't love a reason to eat candy and watch cute little kids have some fun? This year I decided that it would probably be the only year I would get to pick what Brooklynn wore for Halloween. So, I had a little fun with it considering my life could possibly turn into all-things-princessy in the next year or two. I wanted something I could do for CHEAP because my frugal side (normally it's my husband's...) kicks in when it comes to clothes for Brooklynn. I wasn't going to pay an arm and a leg for a costume that a.) she wouldn't fit in given one more month and b.) she would destroy with her mouth. So, I opted for something cute but something I could put together using mostly things I already had.

I have to admit, the Frappuccino was not an original thought. It was a Pinterest inspiration but everything on Pinterest had babies in actual cups. Come on, that's just NOT practical given Brooklynn cannot walk. So, I altered it and just used a Starbucks stencil that I drew up and copied onto a piece of sticky green felt. I think placed that on top of a piece of white felt and stuck that onto the brown felt. Slapped some velcro on the sides and called it a day. Oh, and the headband was just some flowers glued onto a piece of elastic.

Happy Halloween, ya'll!

And then she was over it...

Also, Happy Birthday to my Mom-in-Love! We love you here in SC!! Can't wait to see you soon!!