RIP Matt Turner

Photo from The Turner Channel

Tonight my heart feels for a fellow blogger Julee Turner from The Turner Channel. Her husband passed away yesterday in a vehicle accident. I have been following her blog for quite some time now so I feel as if I know her even though I do not. They have a precious daughter named Preslee. Please keep this family in your hearts and prayers. I cannot imagine the pain they must be feeling. It is a stark reminder of the fragility of life. Enjoy every day and keep the ones you love close to you as you never know what life may bring.

XoXo.

Sippin Sweetly...

Don't worry... It's clear coffee...AKA water.

Vloggings!

I have recently embraced my inner vlogger and put up multiple vloggings this week. =) I have accepted that 1. Yes I love doing videos/vlogs for Youtube.

2. Who cares if they look perfect or not?

I am having fun with it. Do you vlog or love to watch vlogs? 

Take My Hand...

Baby Z loves to tell me "hand hand hand". Even though she says it in the most bossy way ever, its still super sweet. She stretches out that chubby little arm..."hand hand hand".

If I don't give her my hand fast enough she will come running over and demand it...immediately...no patience.  She wants to hold my hand for confidence, support and i'd like to think because she just loves me.

As a mom I hope she always wants to take my hand for confidence, support and because she loves me.

XoXo.

A Pinterest Story: Ode to the Pumpkin

 October is the spotlight month for pumpkins. Any other time of the year and they are just a large orange-y fleshed fruit with an unsightly rind. But 3 months before Christmas, the Pumpkin takes on a whole new meaning. They shine, glisten, sparkle, spook and conjure up the imagination of adults and children alike. Rows upon rows of pumpkins in every shape and size take a hold of October and claim it their time to dress up and take charge.

 The spray painted pumpkins (doubles as a house marker).

 The Initials (glowing).

 The Art Deco.

 The Glam.

 The Bedazzled and Bejeweled.

The Preppy.

The Apartment Complex.

The Sparkles (doubles as a centerpiece).

 And last but certainly not least the Au Naturale.

So their it was...the Ode to the Pumpkin. Thank you Pinterest for allowing the pumpkin its rightful spotlight (all pictures taken from Pinterest).

XoXo

Insta Haul: Janie & Jack

I cannot resist a sale at Janie & Jack. This store is a weakness of mine. I took advantage of their recent Friends and Family sale this past weekend. Here is a sneak peak of some of the adorable items I picked up for Baby Z. 

1. A mint floral peplum blouse. This will look so sweet with a pair of leggings and in the cooler weather (if we ever get any here) I can easily throw a cardigan or jacket over it.

2. A thick brown corduroy knicker pant, that will be awesome with some cream colored tights underneath since they are cropped. You cant see in this pic but they have some embroidered rose detailing at the cuffs.

3. A sweet lavender sweater top. Its light weight but heavy with cuteness.

4. A white pair of tights with little black polka dots.

I might do a Janie & Jack haul sometime this week.

XoXo.

Weekend Wanderings

Having a cast on a 16 month old is no easy task...not for her or for me. Our days involve lots of making messes out of her toy collection and reading lots of lots of books. Of course their is always room for some silliness as well.

Never underestimate the will power of a little one. She refuses to sit or merely crawl...she wants to rock that cast no matter what.

Touching her nose as instructed by the Happy and You Know It song that was playing from the Iphone on the floor.

Can't wait till our weekends once again involve park trips, running in grass, visiting zoos and no scratchy heavy cast to lug around.

Xoxo