because these blue eyes may not last forever.
and we will want to remember them. :)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
what i'm lovin' wednesday
It's wednesday again already! I'll keep this simple and sweet.
An Inspirational Blog (a must read) ~ Enjoying the Small Things http://www.kellehampton.com/ Incredibly touching blog of a mother of two who is a beautiful writer, photographer and mom. She also has a link that says "start here if you are new".
All things girly... ~ I'm all over girly accessories these days!http://www.littlelesiw.com/blooms (this one has 25% off with code ENJOY25 right now)
http://cocopenny.com/ http://www.mudpiesandpigtailsboutique.com/
Summer Clothes ~ Target's Calypso St. Barth line ~ loving this new line from Target this year...by the time I had a chance to do some shopping without little miss our Target was picked over, hopefully yours won't be. :) Fun, beachy, flowy summer clothes.
http://www.target.com/s?keywords=calypso&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1
Swimsuits ~ I'm feeling rather grateful to have had a baby during a time when one piece swimsuits are becoming more fashionable. http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/crosssells/swim/shopbybrand/danabuchman/PRD~738312/Dana+Buchman+DCup+Halter+OnePiece+Swimsuit.jsp
http://www.target.com/One-Piece-Swimsuits-Swimwear-Clothing/b/13706071/ref=sc_fe_l_3_13629631_9?node=13706071 I'm eyeing the one-shoulder black one, so glad you can still be a new mommy and stylish.
Craving Something Sweet?? ~ Oh My...check this out!!
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n' Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar
Think it might be a little much?? haha. But it looks too good to not at least try. YUM! I was craving sweet this week, so it really caught my eye. My goto blog for all things yummy ~
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/
Getting organized and time for all things "mommy-like" ~ I'm enjoying the time now to just be a mommy and do things for us. I'm so grateful for that, as I know I am not one who could balance it all with a full-time job on top of the full-time job of being mommy too. Such high praise to those who do it all, you are wonderful. Staying home doesn't come without it's sacrifices too, we will have to give up some trips, purchases and things we want but don't need, but at the end of the day I'm so grateful for the opportunity to spend every moment with Quinn. So to get into our budget friendly new life, I'm starting the little things...
Saving the best for last...
Walks with our little love on warm summer nights with a light breeze...the best.
Enjoy!
An Inspirational Blog (a must read) ~ Enjoying the Small Things http://www.kellehampton.com/ Incredibly touching blog of a mother of two who is a beautiful writer, photographer and mom. She also has a link that says "start here if you are new".
All things girly... ~ I'm all over girly accessories these days!http://www.littlelesiw.com/blooms (this one has 25% off with code ENJOY25 right now)
http://cocopenny.com/ http://www.mudpiesandpigtailsboutique.com/
Summer Clothes ~ Target's Calypso St. Barth line ~ loving this new line from Target this year...by the time I had a chance to do some shopping without little miss our Target was picked over, hopefully yours won't be. :) Fun, beachy, flowy summer clothes.
http://www.target.com/s?keywords=calypso&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1
Swimsuits ~ I'm feeling rather grateful to have had a baby during a time when one piece swimsuits are becoming more fashionable. http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/crosssells/swim/shopbybrand/danabuchman/PRD~738312/Dana+Buchman+DCup+Halter+OnePiece+Swimsuit.jsp
http://www.target.com/One-Piece-Swimsuits-Swimwear-Clothing/b/13706071/ref=sc_fe_l_3_13629631_9?node=13706071 I'm eyeing the one-shoulder black one, so glad you can still be a new mommy and stylish.
Craving Something Sweet?? ~ Oh My...check this out!!
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n' Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar
Think it might be a little much?? haha. But it looks too good to not at least try. YUM! I was craving sweet this week, so it really caught my eye. My goto blog for all things yummy ~
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/
Getting organized and time for all things "mommy-like" ~ I'm enjoying the time now to just be a mommy and do things for us. I'm so grateful for that, as I know I am not one who could balance it all with a full-time job on top of the full-time job of being mommy too. Such high praise to those who do it all, you are wonderful. Staying home doesn't come without it's sacrifices too, we will have to give up some trips, purchases and things we want but don't need, but at the end of the day I'm so grateful for the opportunity to spend every moment with Quinn. So to get into our budget friendly new life, I'm starting the little things...
Saving the best for last...
Walks with our little love on warm summer nights with a light breeze...the best.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
a zoo trip to remember
90 degrees sure makes the animals sleepy and stinky!
This was a memorable first trip to the zoo for Quinn. :) But she was able to enjoy it with her cousins, and they help to make everything fun.
Getting ready...pre-sweaty...
...all tuckered out.
This was a memorable first trip to the zoo for Quinn. :) But she was able to enjoy it with her cousins, and they help to make everything fun.
Getting ready...pre-sweaty...
The Milwaukee Zoo
starting with my favorite picture of the day
trying to scare the scary lion.
sharing with her mommy's absolute favorite.
a little sleepy.
I think that elephant's trunk is trying to reach our little peanut!
this would be the blooper of the day. yet this is a typical photo with a 2 year old and 4 year old. :)
Where are the monkeys?
....here they are. :)
Daddy asking "what was your favorite animal today?"
"All the monkeys!" I think she means her cousins. They can be pretty entertaining.
We really should have done the family photo before we entered the zoo, pre-hot and sweaty.
...all tuckered out.
family
We've titled our blog "These are the moments..." for this very reason. These pictures don't need words or captions, they simply capture the moments with family to remember.
We were so lucky to sneak in time with family this weekend, especially those we don't get to see often enough.
We were so lucky to sneak in time with family this weekend, especially those we don't get to see often enough.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
a few randoms...
Everyone asks how big our peanut is...so we have officially weighed her and drumroll please....a whopping 10 pounds 6 ounces! haha. She has doubled her size, but yet she is still such a peanut. It's funny to see her doing all the usual 3 month things yet she looks so tiny doing them.
What do you do if you are sick and have a baby??? Call Great Grandma to the rescue! Many huge thanks to Great Grandma Ginny for spending the morning with our little babe yesterday. I think they had some more good cuddle time anyway. :) A small handful of Ibprofen and a nap was just what I needed. Thank you!!
With our little one here now we realize how important it is to have family and friends who we know would drop anything for us (especially our little miss) so closeby.
Very busy memorial day weekend ahead of us! Lots to post later I'm sure.
Have a wonderful and safe weekend!! Lots of love.
What do you do if you are sick and have a baby??? Call Great Grandma to the rescue! Many huge thanks to Great Grandma Ginny for spending the morning with our little babe yesterday. I think they had some more good cuddle time anyway. :) A small handful of Ibprofen and a nap was just what I needed. Thank you!!
With our little one here now we realize how important it is to have family and friends who we know would drop anything for us (especially our little miss) so closeby.
Very busy memorial day weekend ahead of us! Lots to post later I'm sure.
Have a wonderful and safe weekend!! Lots of love.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
what i'm lovin' wednesday
I love getting great ideas from other people and finding good deals too, so figured it's time to share. For a budgeting mama, I probably will not be able to purchase many of the things I may show on here...but they are on my wishlist for one day. :) This post may contain other great blogs, great finds, good entertainment, and other things I am just lovin' at the time. (Selfishly this post also serves the great purpose of remembering all these great things. So this blog is like my little box to keep it all in for now.)
Blog you will want to check out: Hostess with the Mostess
http://www.hostessblog.com/ ~ Throwing any kind of party? The most amazing ideas, especially for themes are here. Love this blog!
What you may be missing on t.v.: The Voice - a break from the routine of american idol, and phenomenal talent too! Check it out, or watch old clips on youtube.
Need something to entertain you this summer: Vampire Diaries ~ Season 1 and 2 If you are not a viewer you are missing out on the best show on t.v. - no jokes here, not even qualifying as a guilty pleasure, because it's really good. (If Todd is home, he usually says he is going to get some work done, yet he ends up watching the whole thing with me. :))
Super Cute idea!! Note to self to remember this for a future family (cousins) photo shoot. Love the numbers with stitching on their shirts for ages. Check out their etsy site here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PicCircusDesigns?ref=ss_profile - Piccadilly Circus Designs
Need a gift idea? or just something for yourself? - http://www.erincondren.com/store/index.php Lots of fun personalized stuff!
just love them One of the very personal ideas from my friend Ashley's wedding was a beautiful and individualized pair of flats sitting on each bridesmaids chair with a note tucked in. Each pair was to the personality of the girl. love them. thank goodness my swollen feet went back to normal size :)
Home decor Whimsical Perspective - Just recently found out a teacher friend has started a little home decor business. Her site http://whimsicalperspective.blogspot.com/.
She has an Etsy store too to shop. A couple things I really liked on her site.
a beautiful blue-eyed girl just woke up from a nap. enjoy.
Blog you will want to check out: Hostess with the Mostess
http://www.hostessblog.com/ ~ Throwing any kind of party? The most amazing ideas, especially for themes are here. Love this blog!
What you may be missing on t.v.: The Voice - a break from the routine of american idol, and phenomenal talent too! Check it out, or watch old clips on youtube.
Need something to entertain you this summer: Vampire Diaries ~ Season 1 and 2 If you are not a viewer you are missing out on the best show on t.v. - no jokes here, not even qualifying as a guilty pleasure, because it's really good. (If Todd is home, he usually says he is going to get some work done, yet he ends up watching the whole thing with me. :))
Super Cute idea!! Note to self to remember this for a future family (cousins) photo shoot. Love the numbers with stitching on their shirts for ages. Check out their etsy site here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PicCircusDesigns?ref=ss_profile - Piccadilly Circus Designs
Need a gift idea? or just something for yourself? - http://www.erincondren.com/store/index.php Lots of fun personalized stuff!
just love them One of the very personal ideas from my friend Ashley's wedding was a beautiful and individualized pair of flats sitting on each bridesmaids chair with a note tucked in. Each pair was to the personality of the girl. love them. thank goodness my swollen feet went back to normal size :)
Home decor Whimsical Perspective - Just recently found out a teacher friend has started a little home decor business. Her site http://whimsicalperspective.blogspot.com/.
She has an Etsy store too to shop. A couple things I really liked on her site.
a beautiful blue-eyed girl just woke up from a nap. enjoy.
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