It has a certain ring to it, don't you think? Today I picked up my birthday present from Josh (although it took the birthday money I acquired from other places to finish it off). I have wanted a really nice purse for awhile, but hated the thought of spending any amount of money on one. I finally decided that since I don't really have to carry a diaper bag anymore that it is sort of worth it for me to carry a really nice purse instead. In comes the Michael Kors. Since I couldn't possibly afford one at a department store or at full price, I've been scouting T.J.Maxx. Lucky me, I found the perfect handbag when I dropped by today. I wasn't sure until I looked in the mirror with it on my arm. Do you do that? Try purses "on"? Well, I do and I LOVED it. Okay, so I realize that purses and taco ...
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Sweet Sundays
Today was a good day. I usually try not to spend much time on the computer blogging on Sundays... hence Silent Sundays. Sunday is our family day and we go to church as a family and love our daddy up before he leaves again for work. Today, I wanted to share some sweet moments from our day, so I'll make an exception. Josh & Ella are eating supper, so I had a brief window of opportunity to blog. The first time I saw Ella today was at 12:19 this morning. We're still sleeping with a monitor on (until she's used to her big girl bed) and we heard her crying out early this morning. When I went in to see her she was standing in the middle of her room with one bunny under her arm in all of her footy-pajama goodness. She told me she had fallen out of her big girl bed and had to use the table ...
Puzzle time and fuzzy sweaters
Today was a good day, even if it was long. I had a booth at the VHS Christmas Bazaar and did quite well. I sold the majority of what was left after the Baker's Farm Fall Festival. What did I do with the oodles of money you might ask? I promptly spent it... at K-Mart and Little Lambs! I finished doing my Christmas shopping for Ella - all toys and the like are completely done and I bought her one last outfit at LL's (I can only afford to shop there about twice a year, but I LOVE their clothes). I have it on good authority that one pink princess castle and accessories will be making a Christmas morning appearance and I expect squeals & giggles galore. Ella informed us just yesterday that Santa was bringing it for her... I take notes! please forgive the comb-over, Ella strips the bow ...
Birthday Wishes…
This was the best birthday present I got today. Watching Ella open a belated birthday gift herself (thanks Grey & Ryan!!). She reminded me this morning that it was my birthday by singing to me on the way to work. She & Gran left me two messages on the phone at work. Nana blogged about me. Ella, Lauren, Maddie & Heidi called me at work to sing again... and all got confused about whether to say "mommy" or "Kristin". Heath & his family called and left me a LONG birthday message, complete with songs, well wishes and a reminder not to run any red lights. I got cards in the mail, in person and taped to my back door. I got plenty of e-mails, e-cards and blogger comments. Josh sent me a text message at 2:14 this morning! My oldest friend on the planet took me to a lunch ...
Where’s Waldo…
I mean Ella. Oh, there she is... Amidst fifteen or so rubbermaid containers in my dining room overflowing with Christmas decorations!And I forgot to post this picture last night. My precious girls having some last minute snuggle time before bed. ...
Deck the halls
This is what Ella & I did last night, along with a few other rooms of Christmas decorating. This is the white tree (from Dollar General!) that I bought for her room her first Christmas. I use a short strand of icicle lights -- it makes decorating a small tree SUPER simple. Just wrap the main cable around the center of the tree and use the short icicle strands to individually wrap some branches. I have also added lots of pretty, feminine pink and silver ornaments each year. The tree skirt is a pink and white tutu I made for her to wear in her birthday portraits last year. She's terrified of tutus so it works out perfectly. Isn't is precious? ...
Big 1-0-0!
I can't believe I've been at this for 100 posts! I'm sorry that I don't have something fabulous to say, share or give to you. Instead, I'll share a few more pictures from Baker's, especially since I promised one a day this week and failed to share them all earlier. Here are a few more of my favorites. This is possibly my favorite family picture of all time. If it weren't for the pumpkins, this would definitely be making an appearance on our Christmas card this year! ...
Feather her nest
After renovating the "big girl abode" this weekend, we've all been throwing around ideas about how to decorate it for Christmas. As you know, I'm starting the festive decor this week, so I'm racking my brain. We are thinking of doing some kind of sheer/garland/lights over the bed, which in this house is referred to as the "Christmas Spirit" or spirit for short. It has been tradition since we moved into this house to decorate the headboard or above the bed with lights and garland - it is Josh's favorite decoration! I also wanted to do some wreaths in her windows. K suggested white feather wreaths, which sound lovely. I checked them out at Target today and they cost $29! I needed three, so that was out of the question. Instead, I headed out to Hobby Lobby for some inspiration. I bought ...