Category: Family

Throwback Thursday #TBT 12 Years

12 years ago on August 4, 2001 I married the love of my life.  My Ter-Bear.  We’ve been through so much together I can’t even begin to write our story.  I’m so thankful I have this blog to write my cherished memories in and look back on the ones I’ve forgotten.  Thank you Terence for loving me, for taking care of us, for all you do that goes unnoticed and for all the days we’ve had together and the future we’ll share.  I love you more today than yesterday and tomorrow more than today.  Love is not finding someone to live the rest of your life with, it is finding someone you can’t live without.

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Midweek Randoms

I’m linking up with Megan today for Midweek Randoms

I saw these camera bookshelf decoration thing-y’s at HomeGoods and LOVED them!  They would be so cute in a bookshelf wouldn’t they?

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I’m throwing a baby shower for a dear friend in August.  Her colors are gold, mint, and coral.  I’m trying to come up with some fun food and decor ideas.  If you have any please share!!!IMG_20130621_221724 I got a new purse a couple of weeks ago. It’s another Latico Leather purse. I cannot say to you enough how much I love these! The leather is so soft and light. The bag is by far my fave: A crossbody, large enough to fit all my crap, and doesn’t weigh down my shoulder.IMG_20130726_095343 This cute airplane shelf was in Pottery Barn Kids. How cute is this? It’s an airplane! I cannot wait to take Connor to see the new Planes movie coming out in a couple of weeks!IMG_20130727_153958

I finally tried this pre-mixed Starbucks caramel macchiatto. It’s not too bad for a pre-mixed coffee drink. It’s still not as good as the real thing, but if I’m desperate I’ll drink it!IMG_20130723_082945 Mustache post-it’s
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Weekend With Friends

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We had a great weekend!  My best friend Sara and her family came to visit from Arkansas.  They took their boys to Lego Land and then we met up with them on Saturday to spend some time together.  We visited the Grapevine Aquarium.  I’ll talk more about that in another post.  It was SO much fun!  Connor is really into the ocean and fish right now.

We ate afterwards at the food court

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Then Terence and Connor went home for a nap while Sara and I conquered IKEA.  I love that store, I actually haven’t been in a year or so….but they have new things all the time.  I tried to warn Sara how big it is.  I think when we got in she was overwhelmed with the whole thing.  If you’ve never been to an IKEA then it’s a LOT to take in!  It’s huge and is full of everything you could think of for a home.  The kids area is my favorite.IMG_20130727_131132

After IKEA we headed to Stonebriar Mall.  There was this crazy restaurant in the middle of the mall where all the food comes out on conveyer belts.  It’s called Wasabi Sushi.  We passed it and I just had to take a picture because it reminded me of something out of the future.
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We also visited a favorite store of mine called Love Sac.  I just ADORE these humongous bean bags.  They are so comfortable you can just fall into them and curl up for hours.IMG_20130727_155711Later that night Terence’s sister came over to babysit so we could have a double date.  We ate at The Cheesecake Factory.  We ate ourselves silly and reminisced about old times.  We had a great visit….then we had to wheel ourselves out to the parking lot we were so full!

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My favorite find at IKEA is the awesome TV tray for Connor.

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HOPE YOU ALL HAD A FAB WEEKEND TOO!

What’s in MY Bag? #DrSmiths #Giveaway

I’ve done a few fun “What’s in MY Bag” posts before….but this one is super fun because it involves one of my favorite brands and a giveaway too!  So, I’ll show you what I carry with me on a daily basis now, and I’ll also show you what I recommend carrying if you are a new Mom as well.

My bag currently:

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  • Phone
  • Sunglasses
  • Anti-bacterial wipes/Lens wipes/Shout stain wipes
  • Spank stick
  • Phone
  • Keys
  • Card zipper case
  • Mints
  • Medicine
  • MayBooks Day Planner
  • $$$
  • Colored pens
  • Ponytail bands
  • Concealer & Lip gloss

That’s what I have in my bag right now.  Connor is 3 years old and he now carries most of his necessities in his own backpack, which is awesome!  He keeps Pull-Ups, extra underwear, extra clothes, socks, Dr. Smith’s Diaper Ointment, and some toys.

Below is what I would recommend to the new Mom wondering what to carry in her diaper bag:

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These are some of my favorite things and also things that I carried when Connor was a young baby….

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Connor has always had a sensitive hiney and it flared up a lot when he was a baby.  Especially when he was sick.  I still use Dr. Smith’s Diaper Ointment on him to this day.  When he’s sick and has potty “issues” he still gets a rash.  He also has splash day at school on Friday’s and his hiney flares up if he’s wet for too long in a swimsuit as well.  Nothing has worked better for us than Dr. Smith’s.  I kid you not, nothing…..

If you are a Mom of a young child or expecting your first baby I highly recommend Dr. Smith’s Diaper Ointment.  The quality and customer service is beyond compare.  You must try it so you can experience the magic it works on diaper rash.

Dr. Smith’s is now available nationwide at Walgreens.  You can find the nearest retailer to you HERE.  Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment® is now at more than 10,000 new retail locations including Walgreens, grocers and supercenters nationwide!product_montage

 If you would love to win some Dr. Smith’s answer the question below:

 “What is your number one must-have item for your bag?” 

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The Boy is Back in Town

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My sweet boy has been in Arkansas for a whole week!  He was supposed to be there for two weeks but we picked him up early.  He had a great time bonding with his Nana & Poppy.  My BFF Sara is coming to visit next weekend and I’m so excited!!!  We got him this weekend so we’d be able to visit with her and her family.  I missed my cuddle bug.  He’s getting so big!  He’s really tall for 3.  Anytime we go out people say “He’s only 3?”

Had a great week with the hubs getting to do our own things and catching up on some DVR.  But really what did we do before Connor came along?  We had 8 1/2 years before a kiddo….it’s crazy how your mind works.

Hope you are all having a good weekend!
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Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday

1st grade: Fort Riley, KS

Which one is me???? Anyone wanna take a gander?

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It’s been a busy week!  I’m excited tomorrow is Friday.  I’m missing my baby like crazy, but he’s having a blast with his Nana and Poppy.  I’ve been watching Scandal on Netflix and it’s SOOOOO good!

I met up with these sweet gals from our Fort Worth Moms Blog group

So thankful for these new friendships 🙂
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Emily and I split the tableside s’mores.

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Summer Vacay

Connor is enjoying a little R&R with Nana & Poppy right now.  I’m sure he’s soaking it up and loving every minute.  I wish I was there getting some spoiled rotten-ness too 🙂

Hopefully he doesn’t come home too spoiled, but according to my parents it’s a grandparent’s right.  I don’t know if I’m going to last 2 whole weeks of him being gone…..I’ve already cleaned the house and done all the OCD stuff I can do!  Well, I better go get ready for work….it’s so QUIET in the house!