Friday, January 11, 2013

High Five for Friday

I've been extra tired this week so the week has seemed to go by s-l-o-w-l-y.
I'm thrilled that glorious Friday has arrived.
No big plans for the weekend 
but lots of SNOW and chilly weather is in the forecast.

1. It's been cold in Utah, I mean really cold lately.
Topher decided to go to extraordinary measures to warm himself up.
#smartcookie

 2. My husband bought me this magazine because he said,
"You and your favorite Princess Kate are both pregnant together!"
I do love Kate so I really enjoyed reading up on her and the royal babe.
Plus, I love sweet little surprises like this one.

3. I've been in the market for a new wallet for a while
and Marshalls had one that met all of my requirements.
Unique, roomy but not too bulky and chic.
 I love the studs and the $13 price tag.

4. On our last night home for the holidays,
we were able to pull off a dinner with our entire families.
Siblings, kiddos, parents... everyone!
This hasn't been done in a long time (like can't remember the last time it did)
so we were really thankful that we were able to make it happen.
We had a whole room to ourselves at a local pizza place
and it was one of our favorite moments of the whole break.
#goodtimes

5.   I can't stop eating fruits & salads!!
I've consumed pineapples, fruit, spinach salads, veggies, etc.
Now I just need to head to Costco and stock up!
Guess baby likes to eat healthy things.

Happy weekend to you!!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

2013 Declaration of Intent

2013
 This year I will...
go on more dates with my husband & work hard to make him feel special. Prepare for the arrival of our first BABY.  Ask for help more often.  I will continue to love my blog & better it.  I will embrace change and not be afraid of it.  I will spend more time doing and less time thinking about doing.  More face time than screen time.  Learn a new hobby.  Handwritten notes will triumph over emails.  Be brave and try new restaurants.  Cinnamon roll making will become my specialty.  I will look for challenges and go out of my comfort zone.  I will make new friends.  Travel to a favorite spot & to a new spotI'll get lost in a good book or two.  Celebrate 9 years of marriage & be my husband's biggest fanPrint some of the millions photos that I take.  Smile often.  Be present wherever I am.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Top 12 of 2012

Here are the Top 12 things that happened to/for me in 2012.
In no particular order...

1. Went on a few road trips with my main squeeze to Vegas and saw Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Bryce Canyon National Park.
2. Got 2 new nieces - Eleanor & Krissy.
3. Launched my etsy store.
4. Successfully participated in 2 art shows with my accessories.
5. Went on a Wild West road trip with my parents visiting Jackson, WY, Yellowstone and Utah.
5. Became a veteran blogger of over a year.
6.Spent a week in Destin, Florida with my in-laws.
7. Made it to a Notre Dame home game in the fall, 
had so much fun watching ND's 12-0 season
(let's don't talk about the title game, I'm choosing to forget it happened)
8. I took the plunge and joined my first book club.
9.  Started thrifting on a regular basis.
10. I finally joined the iPhone ranks and couldn't be more pleased.
11. I'm back to just teaching one grade (3rd) and loving it!!
(I taught a combined 2nd/3rd grade class for the last 3 years)
12. I'm having a BABY!!
Happy New Year!

WIWW bump edition

I'm working hard to style my baby bump these days.
I've broken out the maternity pants 
and am trying to wear as many of my regular clothes as possible 
at this 19 week stage.
Here are the looks that I came up with for this week:

1. Pattern Mixing
jacket - GAP
dress - Old Navy (NEW)
scarf - TJ Maxx (NEW)
boots - DSW
jeggings - Wal-Mart (NEW)
minty flower earrings - Polka-Dotty Place etsy shop

 2. Holiday Ombre
turtleneck - Limited
sequened belt - Charlotte Russe
ombre skirt - thrifted
booties - BORN

 3. Jewel Tones
Dress - H&M (NEW)
necklace - GroopDealz
flats -Wal-Mart

 4. Motherhood
top - Old Navy (NEW)
top & jeans - Motherhood Maternity
necklace - Groop Dealz

 5. Family Functions
cardigan - Motherhood
top - thrifted
belt - Charlotte Russe
earrings - Francesca's
*My little niece Allie has learned to pose for the camera
so I had her do her pose with me and hubby joined me this week also.
 I'm linking up with

Monday, January 7, 2013

Luck of the Irish

Hubby and I are nervously, excitedly awaiting the start of the 
BCS National Title Game TONIGHT!!

ND vs. Alabama
Hoping to witness my first national title win
as a Notre Dame fan!

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Highlights of Christmas Break

Highlights of Christmas Break:
1. We got to hang out with my parent's dog Maxx

2. I spent a lot of time with my nieces and nephews.

 3. Lots of family time.

 4. I got to hang out with this handsome guy every day.

5. My mom went all out on the Christmas decorating this year.
Themed trees galore.

 6. Cookie cake 

7. Lunch dates

8. Snowy days

A great way to wrap up 2012!