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Sunday, May 31, 2009


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A friend asked me today if I have been working out (that alone made me laugh). She told me my arms are getting ripped. I too have noticed this, which led me to think... "Is there any way I can start lifting my two girls with my abs?"

ps. I'll be back soon, I promise!

Friday, May 15, 2009

100th post!


Hello Again!
I haven't posted in a week because I was trying to decide what to do... you see this is my 100th post. I can't believe it... I had all sorts of cool new ideas and things to share, but decided to make this a family post instead. Our girls are growing up SO quickly these days.

Emma is 2 years and 4 months old. She has become incredibly particular about what she wears - I have to convince her that each outfit is a ballet dress (or ballet pants, ballet shorts, ballet jacket). She's quite the girly-girl with hot pink as her favorite color. Every morning, she likes to sit on the counter while I get ready and put on lotion and "lipstick." Her daddy is proud as her athletic prowess is starting to show as well. The other day she hopped on a big two wheel bike (with training wheels) and took off peddling around our courtyard!
I almost feel as though I've missed the last 5 1/2 months of my life... Ashlyn has been growing and changing every day - I definitely don't remember Emma's first year going so quickly. She will be 6 months old pretty soon. When did my tiny, sleepy newborn become a chubby, giggling, crawling baby (with a smile that melts my heart)?

As the summer approaches, so do many changes for our little family of 4, many of which I hope to post here. If my presence seems scattered, it probably has something to do with the new project I'm working on. (top secret for now). Thanks for reading and I hope to see you around soon!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Sale of the Century...

My amazing friend, Michelle can do it all. She's a pastry chef (with credentials and all), mom of two, ebayer extraordinaire, practical zoo keeper, party planner, she works in the nursery at church, finds the BEST deals, and still makes time to be a great friend... oh, and she does all of this with her husband in school full time! Today I got an email from Michelle, that made me wish we were staying in San Diego this weekend. Apparently, she found out that a local (San Diego) manufacturer who sells to Pottery Barn Kids, Land of Nod, etc. is having a warehouse sale THIS SATURDAY, from 8am-10am. The art is from Oops Daisy, Studio Avo, and Colorful Rooms. There will also be nursery bedding, grown up decor, and all sorts of odds and ends. Click here for details... and happy shopping - the pink lamps are mine! ;)

Thursday, May 7, 2009

root canal

So I had a root canal yesterday. The first of two I'll be needing - yikes! I hopped on that train of thought and it brought me to the tooth fairy and how, when I was little, my dear mommy made me a pillow with a little pocket for my teeth to go in (and the money which replaced it). I cruised on over to Etsy and found the CUTEST little shop with some pretty sweet tooth fairy pillows.

I was planning on just showing you the pillows when, much to my surprise, I found these in Laura's Loft as well... and almost died due to their adorableness. Which ones should I pick for Ashlyn?

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

PB kids


Who doesn't love pottery barn? I always smile when I get the new catalog in the mail. Sure, they might not have the artistic flair I crave, but just flipping through the pages relaxes me and makes me feel at home. Did you know they have decorating classes (and flower arranging classes!)? Well coming up next Wednesday at 7pm, is the class on decorating and arranging your nursery - and who wouldn't want a little input from the professionals? Click here to sign up for lesson updates in your area. p.s. and they're all free!

Monday, May 4, 2009

after 4 years...


So, it's been 4 years and i FINALLY have our wedding pictures! Although I wish I had known this photog when we got married, I'm glad to finally have something to remember the day by!