finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Good ideas are rare. Even more, they rarely come out of no where. Mine usually come from another blog or magazine article. That’s right, Dominic … those gourmet recipes I whip up, I didn’t turn into Martha Stewart overnight … so don’t be fooled. I copied them. I copied the Martha Stewarts out there and […]
This is one of my most favorite children’s books … I can’t wait to snuggle up and read with my baby!
We’re still in the process of moving. This weekend we’ll be visiting a potential home and I’m looking forward to checking it out. Cross your fingers this is the one! If so, we could move as early as May 22nd.In the meantime, we’ve had realtors and potentials buyers in and out of our current rental […]
I’m sure Dominic is just dying for me to schedule this date night :)
Stand up in the place where the dear Lord has put you, and there do your best. God gives us trial tests. He puts life before us as an antagonist face to face. Out of the buffeting of a serious conflict we are expected to grow strong. The tree that grows where tempests toss its […]
Ok, the real milestone is the actual ultrasound, but I’m still going to count the scheduling. We’ll be seeing our baby for the first time on … Friday, May 21st at 11 am I CAN’T WAIT!!! Stay tuned for pictures :)
Going home is always a whirlwind of family fun and get togethers with friends … my favorite kind of craziness. This weekend I met my crafty friend, Leah, for a cup of joe (ok, it was really an white chocolate coconut americano for her and a vanilla chai for me). We bantered about our summer […]
This weekend I found a navy maxi skirt from Forever 21 at Plato’s Closet (one of my favorite second hand shops). It was only $8 and has an elastic waist so of course it was a must for my growing tummy wardrobe! Here I am sporting my new BFF at work today … Photo by […]
Beware little one, you have an auntie that loves you like crazy already!
Saturday was purple tag day at Value Village … all purple tags were 50% off! So honestly, how could I resist this matrushka doll onesie for my maybe baby girl. 50 cents well spent, for sure.
I’m getting the registry bug, but am forcing myself to hold off for a while longer. But in anticipation …Question for the mamas:What is the most important or most practical item to register for? Why?Question for the non-mama baby lovers:What is your favorite thing to give at a baby shower? Why?