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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Sweet Surprises

Well, with the big news continuing to flow... I decided to do something special for as many individuals as I could! My mama, daughter, husband and mother-in-law were able to attend the BIG day on Tuesday, revealing our new baby and... his accessories... however, unfortunately my sister-in-law was not present. Knowing this was just as meaningful to her, I decided to run down to a local craft store and buy some goodies to help share the special news!! :) With a small paper bag, a little confetti and some blue "It's a boy!" Hershey kisses, it was nothing huge, but special indeed...

Moving on to my second surprise... to my dearest volleyball girls! Recently, I've been assisting as a coach for my old highschool's Jr. High volleyball team!!!! It's been an honor to be back on the court, especially with these girls. They're the sweetest, and a really talented group. For weeks, they've been anxious to know what the baby will be, so I figured I would surprise them with a special reveal. And it was too fun!!! I made them wait until the END of practice ;) because I didn't want their bellies full of dessert beforehand... the treat? Cake bites!!! ...a cake pop without the stick; RECIPE to come soon.

And a couple action shots...

Needless to say, they ~~devoured~~ enjoyed them!! I'm so glad!! It's been awhile since I've put my baking skills to good use. It was nice to get back into the groove. And the best part... there were NONE left over!!!! Hooray! It's usually quite the opposite. I was very pleased on that account. ;) Although a handful of girls were disappointed I wouldn't be able to use their own name for the new baby, they were happy to hear the news... and I mean, when you're served cake bites who can complain, right? I love these girls!!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

WHOO knows????

Well folks, it's that time!!!!

...and even though this is not my first rodeo of anticipating such a moment, it never gets old!!! We have been on pins and needles, and I cannot explain my excitement and anxiety walking into the doctors office. My husband, well... he's so relaxed at times, it's astonishing. Building up to this day I decided to put my ~~anxiety aside~~ energy to good use, researching images for baby boy/girl reveals. They were all too cute!

One of my favorites was a picture of the shoes! However, I must say I don't agree that only boys can rock a pair of chucks. ;) I've purchased a pair for my daughter every year since she was 4 months old. Nonetheless, it's a cute photo, and doesn't reduce the excitement one teentsy bit!!!!!

When we first began talking about how to reveal our new baby, I immediately thought to have a party! I have seen some pretty adorable photos of such events, and ideally I knew that's what I wanted to do. Although realistically, it was not as doable as I had hoped. The way weekends fell, and who would be in town/out of town, or at work... lets just say it wasn't going to coordinate well. BUT! That did not stop me from googling images for cakes - which would have been our revealing display. This was by far my absolute favorite!!

I am a dedicated, honorary customer to my dear friends at Sweet Stuff Bakery - as I have previously mentioned - so that would have been the place I'd have requested this cake be made... not to mention, the link attached to the photo is the copy right of a bakery in South Carolina. A photo will do plenty, given we were unable to gather everyone together, but it certainly doesn't do justice the thrill when we would be cutting into that cake.... So with that said, I guess I won't keep you waiting any longer.

Ladies and gents, it's time for the BIG REVEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Eeeeeeeeekkkk!!!!! We could not be more excited!! After having my beautiful little girl, I'm beyond thrilled to explore this new world of a precious little BOY!!!!!! My heart is bursting!!!! :)

And just for the good thrill of cutting a cake, I suppose it'd gone a bit like this......

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Lions, Tigers & Bears... OH MY!

Yes, Erika - if you're reading this - my post title may look familiar.

Well, this Tuesday adventure was most deserving of its own post!! One of my best friends, and her son (my godson) along with myself and little one, took a trip to our local zoo.

Not my most flattering angle, but it's surely overlooked by Max licking his mother's face, yes?

Needless to say, it was a combination of excitement and exhaustion - for the parents. Regardless, it was an absolute blast!! The weather was even kind to us, and never shed an ounce of rain - which was the current weather status; in which case we appreciated the false prediction. We tried capturing as many photo ops possible, given the undeniably precious moments and personalities portrayed.

...and when I say personalities, this is what I mean...

Probably one of my favorite moments, was the "clinging for life" photos of my dearest friend, and our kiddos - one in desperate need to be held, while the other was being pulled out of another family's picture.

She may have needed an extra hand. Where was I, you ask?... umm, who else was going to capture these priceless moments?

And given we are both moms, this happened on occasion...

I can't recall if it was intentional, or just maternal instinct to grab hold of a nearby stroller.

It happens.

We're lucky our kids are close in age, and have been able to grow with one another; although, one year is quite a difference, especially between a boy and a girl. Nonetheless, they have fun together and I'm blessed for that relationship - and that of mine and Erika's... I've known her from when we were our kids' age.

That's a crazy reality.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Clothing the OUTGROWING!

Children's apparel are possibly the most adorable, yet less worn pieces of clothing. The reality of spending $$$$'s on my child, knowing she will grow out of everything within a few months span, is hard to admit... but, I'm guilty.

Nonetheless, it does not stop my wandering eye online, or when I'm strolling through the local clothing stores. It's a terrible habit.

Today, I want to share with you one of my favorite sites. I absolutely adore the little girls apparel, SHOES & accessories @ Zara (kids).

...and oh, the anticipation for a little boy!

You're welcome. Happy shopping! ;)

all photos: Zara

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