Stay Cool, Pony Boy

Oh my, I'm afraid to ask, can it get any hotter here?  I know the whole country is scorching hot, but it's even torture walking outside.  You can't breath, it's like walking into a heated oven.  Everything is dying, it's insane.  So, I hope whatever is on your agenda for this weekend, it involves air conditioning!  Or a pool, wink wink.  We're headed to a birthday party today.  I know there will be water, but not much of it.  I may just lie down in it with the other toddlers.  HaHa.  What a sight. 

Yesterday I got a steal on a few items I wasn't even shopping for.  I ran into Pier 1 to buy a stuffed animal (I know, weird place to buy an item like that, but they seriously have the cutest stuffed animals ever- and what child doesn't love a stuffed animal?) and I found these---

The bowls on the left were $1.89 and the ones on the right were $4.98.  What a steal, right?  I was super excited.  The entire summer collection is on sale right now (and so are the stuffed animals!) and I couldn't resist them.  Here is the Pig I snatched up for Liv a couple of weeks ago. I think she's pretty cute. 

I also scored some great books at B&N's bargain bin.  I could stay in B&N all day.  I love it, and with a Starbucks what more could you want?

I hope your weekend cool and fun!  Until next time.

Happy 4th!

So, I know I've been VERY neglectful of posting on the blog, so I have a lot of catching up to do!  What better way than to post on such a fun day than Indpendance Day?  The 4th has always meant hanging out with my favorite friends, who are really an extension of my family.  Shooting off fireworks, having a few cocktails, eating hot dogs and having a lot of fun and laughs.  I sure hope it means something just as enjoyable to you all as well.  With one part of my family at work today, it's going to be a tad bit off this year.  Oh, and the 4th falls right in the middle of the week so- there's that looming issue of WORK tomorrow.  Ew!  Here are some pics from my Indpendance Day Board on Pinterest.  Enjoy and be safe!(and cool!)

I think this picture is so American!  Love it.

Who wouldn't want one of these awesome ice cream shakes?  Too cool for school.

Don't forget why we celebrate.  Someone else's sacrifice made us all free, and we are the home of the brave!

Sparkler fun.  Love it!

Hoppy Easter! Hoppy Weekend!

I hope every one has a very beautiful Easter weekend.  I just realized that I've got several things for my little girl's Easter Basket, but no basket!  I'm on a mad mission today to find the right one.  Here's hoping that happens.  I know she won't know care how cute her basket is, but I do.  HaHa.  I'll post pics next week of how it all pulls together.



 

He is Risen!  Have a wonderful Easter!

Nine Months

Yesterday I had an appointment to get Liv's nine month pictures taken.  We met our very talented photographer, Rhiannon Trask at Shelter Gardens.  This was the first time Liv had any pictures taken  outside that were professional, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect had I requested it special.  She really loves it outside, and I think Rhiannon (known as Lollipop Photography- I think it's such a clever name!) snapped some great shots of my little Boo Boo.  Last night Rhiannon posted this sneak peek on Facebook and I literally gasped.



How blessed am I?  My cup runneth over.

~Spring is in the Air~

I don't think Missouri is the only place that Spring arrived to early.  It's been fabulous to enjoy so much of the beauty that Spring brings.  I find that I'm desperate for birds chirping, frogs croaking, lawn mowers running, even allergies after having to go through winter.  Everything dies in winter, and there is no green in sight...unless you live in the Pacific Northwest.  Which, sadly I do not.  I am certainly not the person that has a green thumb, but this year I find myself wanting to dig in the earth.  To plant something and watch it grow.  I'm not sure if it's the mom in me or something else that awakened this, but I do want to garden.  We'll see if I make good on this.  Here are some beautiful pictures I found on Pinterest that speak spring to me. 



Peonies.  So gorgeous.

Daffodils.  So happy!

Beautiful Hydrangas!

Tulips.  Spring's pefection.

Cheers to the Weekend & Adios March!

Can you even believe that March is almost over?  Time flies, and when you have a little one it goes by at the speed of light.  We've had a lot of fun this month, and I thought I'd show you some pics I snapped from this month.  Hope everyone has fun plans this weekend.  The weather has been absolute perfection here lately, and Liv LOVES being outside.  Hoping we can take some walks this weekend! 



Isn't that face so sweet that you've got a toothache?  Thought so. 

Isn't this table awesome?  Well, I bought it!  Two of them, actually.  They are my new night stands that go with our new bed and our new upholstered headboard.  I can't believe I finally got a new headboard- I'm more excited about that than the new mattress!  Sad, I know.  I just need to come across the perfect lamps now...

A woman's shopping is never done. 

I celebrated 33 years on this earth.  The best thing about my birthday, was sharing it with my precious baby girl.  Being a mother is the most rewarding gift I could ever receive.  (p.s.- didn't spap this photo- it's from Pinterest!)

I bought my very first pair of Sperry's.  I know, life changing.  And teeeeechnically I bought two pair in one shopping trip.  The other pair are pretty major.  Think plaid.  Think gold sparkle.  I know, take a minute to regroup.  I'll wait. 

Celebrated St. Patrick- again- this pic is from Pinterest!

I finished my brilliant and most talented friend Liz Schulte's book, Secrets.  The second book, Choices came out this week and I'm so stoked to see what happens to the characters, Olivia & Holden.  Buy all of her work, she's quite amazing.  I'm not just saying that because she's a bestie, she really is great and I'm eager to find out when a major publishing house is going to snatch her up.  Her books read like a great, intense movie. 

Ya Dig?

I'm going to try and be better at blogging.  I keep telling myself this mantra and it just seems like there is never enough time to devote like what I want to.  One of the best parts of my day is seeing what some of my very fave blogs have to say.  I'm always anxious to see what neat, and cool ideas these peeps that have become almost like a friend to me have to say, or what inspiration they have to share.  Here are a few of the pins I've pinned lately that I'm really "diggin". 



I really love the colors in this print by Amy Jean Porter. 

Can you believe this Pink & Orange Union Jack Dresser?  I can't!  So fun! 

Yellow has never been my "go to" color- ever.  But I'm coming around to this fun color.  Especially when paired with grey.  I think the yellow island in this white kitchen is so much fun. 

Isn't this the sweetest picture?  It just made me smile looking at the sweetness.  My mom orginally pinned it (follow her awesome boards on Pinterest! (http://pinterest.com/benitarowland51/)

Last but not least- these Pink Gingham Sperry's.  If these don't say spring, if these don't say fun, if these don't say put me on and do a little jig- I don't know what is what.  I want to put them on, dance to Van Morrison, listen to the frogs outside, and drink margaritas.  I love spring!