Category: Family

Weekend Wrap Up

This post is going to be full of randomness….just warning you!
I finally found a “fine point” metallic pen set. It works pretty good too. I wish Sharpie would come out with the markers in metallic fine point pens.
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These scissors are amazing. They are Martha Stewart brand and great for shredding things like bows, tassels, and ribbons.
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My good friend Kristin came to Texas to visit this weekend. It’s always so nice seeing her and catching up on old times. I get homesick a lot, so it’s always nice to see a friendly face!
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I took her to one of my favorite stores, The Brownstone in Arlington. It has a little bit of everything. While there I spotted this letter “C” in a circus theme. It would be so cute for Connor circus party coming up! People are so darn crafty these days!
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I also found the secret to Betty White’s happiness. The dammit doll. I thought these were hilarious!
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This LOVE sign made out of old wood was super cute too… 20140308_120350

I also discovered these ChewBeads. They would have been great when Connor was teething. You almost have to feel them to believe me, but this is a genius idea.

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We took Connor to the lake, fed the ducks, and did some grocery shopping. Fun fun weekend things you have to do but don’t want to like laundry and such.

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And last, but not least…Kristin and I in our masquerade masks. I’ve always wanted to go to a ball. We saw these in the shop and had to take a picture 🙂20140308_110053

That’s All She Wrote…

Some days are just like this when your kid gets in trouble for throwing toys all around the classroom at school.  And I am a horrible mother because I won’t let him eat Cheetos 4545464451387 times a day!  Just so ya know.

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But then I come home to wonderful packages like this one from Quaker Oats. They are quickly becoming my BFF and helping my fiber intake I must say. This crunchy granola oatmeal is the bomb-diggity and if you haven’t tried it yet….YOU MUST ASAP. So good!

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The amount of Ninja Turtle power we have going on in our house is beyond me. This kid is all about some ninja turtles. While my inner Barbie doll lover is having a freak out session. I was such a good Barbie doll player growing up….I think that’s an excuse to bring a girl into this family. So the Ninja Turtles don’t overtake my home and Barbie’s have an equal opportunity.  Riiiiiiggggghhhhhtttt?

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Have a lovely weekend friends! xo Becky

Finish This Link Up: Week 9

1. My favorite comfort food is

Chocolate.  Is there any other?  Specifically this baby right here:

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2. My most memorable birthday was  I don’t really have a lot of birthday celebrations these days.  But I guess the one that sits in my memory is when Bonnie and I had a Barbie and Rockers party.  Remember those?  They were popular right about the same time as Gem dolls.  Ha!  I think it may have been our 6th birthday.  I just remember getting to wear a pretty dress and playing lots of games.  Good memories.

3. The best karaoke song is I prefer anything from the 1980’s era.  You just can’t beat the electric guitar and piano.  Some I like are: “Like a Virgin”, “I Wear My Sunglasses at Night”, “You Spin Me Right Round”

4. Boots make me feel I don’t own a pair of cowboy boots.  I know I live in Texas now…but still don’t have a pair.  I love my Uggs.  I like trendy boots, but I can’t wear a super high heel.

5. I am grateful for my family.  #1 always in my book is my family and God’s grace.

Speaking of…I’ll share some pictures of Connor’s birthday dinner last night with Adam and Christa:

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We had a great dinner and Toys R Us shopping spree!  The last two pictures are of his party with his class at school.  Hope you all are having a great week!  xo Becky


Happy 4th Birthday Connor!

Dear Connor,

I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since we brought you home from the hospital on that snowy day in March.  You have blessed our lives beyond measure.  Your Daddy and I had a lot of time together before you came and still we can’t remember what we did before you were with us.  You have brought so much joy and laughter into our hearts.  My prayer for you is that you will be a strong, loving, and Godly man some day.  Before you were born I told God your life was not mine it was His…and that promise remains true.  You are a child of Him and I hope God uses your life for His work and glory.

You are at such a fun age now.  No more diapers or restless nights.  We actually have to drag you out of bed in the mornings….new moms if you think the day will never come.  It does.  You say the funniest things and crack me and Daddy up every day!  You are very polite and compassionate towards others.  You wear your emotions on your sleeve.  You love playing games on the IPad, watching Disney Junior, playing soccer, and pretty much anything with cheese.  I don’t know if you’ll ever have  a sibling, but if you don’t then that’s okay because God has given us the best gift ever.  YOU.

As the years go by and things change for you I can only hope you remain the sweet, kind-hearted boy that you are.  I love you more than you’ll ever know in one lifetime and then some…..

Happy birthday my sweet Connor boy.  You fill my heart with so much joy – you are my angel from God above- you fill my heart with so much love.

Love,

Mommy

Right after my C-section.  10 lbs. of hunka chunka burning love!

I look like a hot mess…but I was pretty doped up.  Ha ha!
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Birthday waffles before school this morning 🙂
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My love my life…Happy birthday Connor!

Weekend Wrap Up

I can’t believe my baby boy will by FOUR tomorrow. It seems like I just brought him home from the hospital. People tell you how fast time flies, and in the moment you don’t believe them, but it really does.  He sure has enjoyed opening up some birthday cards from his Nana & Poppy & Nannie Sue 🙂  Thank you so much!  He loves opening the mail box every day and getting the mail.

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Saturday was pretty relaxed. I did some deep cleaning around the house (fun times).  We made a family coffee run and got an oil change…blah blah blah.  All the things you don’t have time for during the week!20140301_115045

Took a family selfie and it looks like Daddy is “photo-bombing” us!  We had gorgeous weather on Saturday.  I had a really fun engagement photo session I can’t wait to share pics with you!  Then Sunday the CRAZY cold weather hit us again.  I think this is the coldest day in March for Texas in YEARS!  Connor’s school was delayed this morning….oh joy.  Nice to drive up and see a delayed sign on the front door.  An email or call would have been nice.20140301_115527 Opening his birthday card from Nana & Poppy20140301_191206

Here’s our last #selfieaday with my 3-year-old…..tear.  Have a fab week!  Love yuns!20140303_073809

Friday Five: Link Up

1. We got some Papa Murphy’s Pizza this past week to take home. It’s so easy and good for a working Mama like me!  It’s fresh and delicious.  You just pop it in the oven and viola!

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Pepperoni & Spinach, feta, and sundried tomato:
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After they were baked:
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2.  My sweet friends at Seattle’s Best Coffee sent me a coffee care package.  I love those peeps they are so nice 🙂IMG_20140226_212018

3.  I found these gorgeous chairs on Craigslist.  I want them for photography shoots SO BAD!  She’s not willing to split them up though.  I anyone in DFW wants to go halfsies with me on these chairs let me know!

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4.  Our #selfieaday HAPPY FRIDAY post!IMG_20140228_092632
5. I love this….amen and amen.  Happy weekend y’all!zu8128053_main_tm1392862266