Baby Shower Recap!

Ahhh Monday. Unlike corporate America, I usually happen to love Mondays...except today.

This isn't just any other Monday folks, today marks Amelia's birthday week. I wish I could say it is "bittersweet" but I am really just plain ol' bitter about her getting older. It seemed like yesterday I found out I was pregnant and the day I gave birth is still so fresh in my mind. However months 2-8 are a big blur, I can't seem to figure out when the heck she grew up (I have cried umpteen times the last few days about this...ask the mister.)

In honor of my princess I will be dedicating the next week's worth of blog posts to all things Amelia :)

Starting with my 

Baby Shower Recap:

I knew that whoever hosted my baby shower  was going to have a list full of "don'ts". I just am not into the typical "cutesie, pink balloons, barbie puke" baby showers. I wanted it to be a sophisticated get together for all my family and friends. I remember feeling so beautiful. I loved my outfit (which I found the day before for a total of $6) and truly had that "pregnancy glow" goin' on. My mom used dried flowers from my wedding to make my boutonnière and it was stunning. 

"I don't want streamers, balloons, confetti on the tables, plastic table cloths, 'drinks in the cooler' type of party" I remember telling my mom. "I just want it to be elegant." We chose the most appropriate place we could: a wine bar on sixth street. While this may seem bogus to most of you, our very dear family friends own it and the vibe inside is exactly what I was looking for. If you are looking for a low key get together for any type of function, you have to check out Cork & Co. downtown. 

We kept the decorations to a minimum, simple pink rose flower arrangements adorned the tables and let the beautiful ambiance speak for itself. The food was amazing and the cupcakes and cake will forever be an inside joke between me and my family (the girl did a great job but she made "me" about 100 lbs bigger than we asked hahah!)

We had quite the turn out and everyone that I wanted there was there. I couldn't have asked for a better day. I remember every single detail and all the hard work Lisa, Chelsea, Courtney and my mom did for this beautiful occasion to come together. 

my mom and mother in law

sweet baja. 

These two ladies are the hardest part of being a stay at home mom. I miss seeing them every single day and really took advantage of getting to hang out with two best friends every day (and didn't realize how much "work" was actually my social life). A few days after I gave birth, Stacy (left) found out she was preggy!

Last but not least, when the shower was over and I finally went outside, there was this by the front door greeting all the guest (I arrived through the back and hadn't seen it!). It was so cute and such a good idea. The rocking chair was a gift from my moms good friend and I have sat in it every day since!

tomorrow, I am going to take a dip into pregnancy....stay tuned ladies!

Forever Young.

A day at the park.

I Love savoring these moments with my butter bean. Now that she is stumbling walking, she loves walking in new territory.She loves giving "high fives" so that is what we are doing in the last few images. With her birthday a mere 4 days away, I am almost in a depressed state. Where did the time go? I wish she would stay this age forever... 

For those who follow my Facebook status', I keep catching Amelia in the tub. She has had a mysterious bruise on her forehead (I know she is exploring and getting many bumps and bruises, I wasn't worried but just COULDN'T remember her hitting her forehead that hard.)

while cleaning the bathroom, I witnessed her just DIVING into the bathtub head first without any warning at all. She landed face first and instead of making a cry or whimper, she started laughing out of excitement that she actually made it in. Big bruise finally had an explanation. That little stink....

Happy Frappy Friday!

I love coffee just as much more than the average person. I could drink it all day every day.

However, I can count on one hand I go to Starbucks in one year. I LOVE going to sit and draw for a few hours and people watch but you won't catch this chick paying $6 for a cup of joe. No way.

I make my own fraps at home and you should too with this ridiculously easy recipe. Here is how:

Happy Frappy: (yes, I went there.)

-1 cup of vanilla Silk Soy milk (you can also use good ol' milk)

-1 Teaspoon of instant coffee (you should always have this at home, you can use it in so many recipes!)

-1 splenda packet (or regular sugar. if you use regular milk, you will need more)

-A handful of ice

* You can also put a dash of cinnamon or take advantage of those flavored coffee creamers too!

Blend and serve!

Have a great weekend!

Grocery Store DO's & DON'TS

I have a serious love/hate relationship with the grocery store.

I love going because it gets me out of the house (for potential adult interaction, gasp!), Amelia LOVES going and stocking my fridge is always a plus.

With that being said, the grocery store is where I always see the worst in people. It is the place where I am reminded that frankly no one gives a rats ass about anyone but themselves. People will bump into your cart without an "excuse me", just about run you over in the isle without any regard, speed up in the parking lot so you don't have enough time to cross...the list goes on and on. And while this is the perfect opportunity to vent about how people suck now days, I am so glad I don't act this way...towards ANYONE.

The one rule I live my life by, ALWAYS, is to love thy neighbor. I smile at every single person I make eye contact with, wether it be on a walk or in the mall. Cue the sappy quote "you never know that your smile might be the only smile someone gets today." I will go out of my way to hold the door for someone who clearly needs help because as children of God, THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSE TO DO. Please don't mistake me for tooting my own horn or bragging, I am beyond far from perfect however I will never understand how we as humans are so mean to one another...for no reason at all.

Below is my grocery store etiquette :)

DO'S:
- ALWAYS say "excuse me" when you are trying to pass someone in the isle. 

- Bag your own groceries. Don't hold up the whole line to wait for a bagger to come and help...unless you are unable to yourself.

-Make simple conversation with the person checking you out. Do you know how many assholes they have already had in their line today? Don't be one of them. (in fact, try saying "Have a great day!" before they do...and mean it.)

-If you see someone in an electric cart on your isle, ask if they need help reaching an item. Every time I do this, people are amazed someone even cared to ask. 

-Be polite in the parking lot. Don't speed up to be the pedestrians crossing. So rude. 

-Bring something to keep your kids occupied. I get it...everyone has screaming children but why are yours screaming, on the floor dumping tortillas everywhere?

-You know those little donation tickets you can give to your cashier at check out? Do it every now and then. I promise you won't miss a dollar.

-RETURN YOUR FREAKING CART. And if there are some other stray ones in your area, return those too. If that seems just too damn difficult, park next to the cart return.


DON'TS:

-Don't hold up a whole line of traffic to get a spot close to the front. Chances are, if you are willing to wait 20394823 minutes for a parking spot, you should be walking anyways. 

-Don't leave your cart in the middle of the isle while you go browse the whole isle. 

-Don't huff n' puff and shoot eye rolls when someone is in your way. Patience is virtue.

-DON'T, and I repeat DON'T grab an item and twenty minutes later put it back in an isle where it doesn't belong. I hate seeing a refrigerated item in the pantry section just spoiling away.

-Don't come up and start giving someone involuntary parenting advise. My child took her socks off in the car and has lost too many on the floors of HEB. Yes, I know its cold outside.
*I thought I would totally have more "Don'ts" maybe I will add later haha*

Do this and I promise you {and everyone around you} will have a more enjoyable shopping experience :)

"Do to others as you would have them do to you."

                                                                        Luke 6:31

playing catch up.

This post is long over due but I have been busy with that thing...you know...life?  Every night I lay my head down and think "SHOOT! ANOTHER NIGHT I TOTALLY FORGOT TO BLOG!"

Totally kidding, life has been far to busy to even think before I go to sleep.

FIRST OFF: MY CHILD IS WALKING. It's true...I have never been so proud and so scarred, ha! She's a determined little booger.

I made this onsie for Amelias birthday outfit...thought it turned out pretty cute considering it was just a plain white onsie? (please agree with me...?) I have this idea to make a matching purple tutu...stay tuned.

On Monday Amelia had a playdate with her new playmate miss Averi. It was the first time for the mommies to hang out too and it went super well! So good that we got together again today (thank goodness for new mommy friends!). We had lunch, chatted, napped (not us, the babies.), and went to the park. This was not just an ordinary park trip...this was Averi's FIRST SWING RIDE. So glad that Amelia got to show her the ropes ;). Here are some pictures from today:

 

We ended the night with bath time...where daddy gave gave Amelia a mohawk. 

That's all for now! Will blog my tutu tutorial once (and if) I actually make it :) 

Oh, and my husband is cute and so are my grandparents.