the crackle of logs in the fireplace getting my health back  a growing, happy, healthy bebe snuggles under piles of blankets on cold mornings having people in your life who love you, believe in you and support you baileys white chocolate peppermint bark creamer eskimo kisses with birdie that erupt into giggles bangs that are almost grown out new leather boots (that smell!!)...

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I didn't have a post planned for today but then again I have been thinking a lot about this subject for the past couple of weeks. We've heard it all regarding what I'm deeming "black thursday" at this point, from both sides. I don't want to get into all the million of reasons why it's probably somewhat heartless to give business to stores...

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I was driving to the post office with Valetina the other day. It was a bright and frigid November day and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's rendition of "Christmas Canon" was on the radio (yes I snuck in a few Christmas songs). It was after lunch but before the school bus rush so the roads were mostly empty, save for a truck or two. With...

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Anyone can tell you that traveling/flying with a one year old is significantly different from doing the same with a six month old (or less). Babies are so much more active (read: antsy) at this age and it takes a three ring circus to keep them entertained. Suffice to say we were apprehensive about our travel day yesterday (full day of flying and...

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Sometimes I find it so hard not to get swallowed up in the giant lap pool that is one's social media community. As a perpetual overachiever there is a part of me that thinks that I too should open up an etsy shop, be photographed at fashion week, pen the next new york times bestseller, wow you with my cooking, create an app...

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jacket - h&m, shirt - madewell, jeans - target, shoes - shoemint Just so I don't ever take myself too seriously, ever, God blessed me with my mama. She's always been there to make sure I don't get too big of a head. Actually both my parents have always made me feel I should never get "too excited" about pretty much anything.  It's...

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^ the best of friends ^ ^ when I uploaded these I couldn't believe how BIG my baby looked ^ We were super lucky this weekend as we had my cousin's husband staying with us while he is traveling the country for his residency interviews. We absolutely adored having him here. It's kind of hard convincing people to come and see us because...

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This week was a doozy. Lots of running around. A not-so-fun doctors appointment (but I suppose when are they ever fun??). And Birdie hasn't been feeling well since last week so it hasn't been easy. But! November is still proving to be a wonderful month. Even in the midst of some yucky things here and there I'm finding myself smiling at all the...

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Since everything has gone into holiday def con five mode at Target and it has me coveting all the things I figured hey! Time for another round up of Target awesomeness!! pajamas ($24.99) - I see marshmallows roasted in the fireplace when I look at these so YES!! dotty socks ($6.00) - these come in a pack of three & personally I never...

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I'm no professional but I did my best impersonation of one when making this video. It gets a little blair witch-y at times and I ask you to forgive me for inducing nausea but other than that enjoy!! xo ...

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^ buttons on the back! amazing right??? ^ scarf - gap, sweatigan - f21*, jeans - ae, bag - kate spade, shoes - shoemint Guys it's time I admitted openly that I simply don't have a lot of common sense. Case in point - the day I ate a taco while driving and wearing this scarf. See a normal person would look at...

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^ my two best sight-seeing buddies ^ all we did was walk & eat it was perfectly dreamy & low key ^ she's really getting excited about toys & books and we love watching her play^ ^ she is so addicted to swings she cries the second we take her out ^ ^ Birdie stood unassisted for the first time on the BIG...

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