Gracie is One!

Last weekend we celebrated our little sunshine turning 1! We can’t believe how quickly one year flies {We officially have two toddlers – no babies!} I am so in love with this charismatic little miss…she really is our little sunshine J Thanks to everyone that celebrated this milestone birthday with us! 

Gracie really dug into that cake {after a bit of persuasion}…not that we had any doubts about this little piggy! Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Laundry Therapy

Do you ever find a bit of comfort or pleasure in one of your seemingly mundane chores? For me, it's in the routine task of folding laundry. I'm not saying I jump for joy at the sight of a pile of laundry {otherwise, it wouldn't sit in my hallway for a day or two before I get around to doing something with it}, but when I do start working through the pile it tends be when the kiddos are napping...and it's in this quiet, alone time that I find the "therapy".

Folding laundry puts me on autopilot in a way, so I'm left with my wandering thoughts...sometimes just sorting out my "to do" list in my head, but other times it leads to a bit of gratitude for what all these little garments mean; that I am able to provide clean and comfortable clothes for my family...that I have two beautiful children to wear out the miniature shirts, dresses, undies...and sometimes {as my eyes well up with tears} I dwell on the fact that these little clothes seem to get bigger and bigger with every cycle...and I don't want them to. Funny how a simple chore can bring out so many emotions. And funny how clothes can symbolize so much...the passing of seasons...of time...of memories...

And you thought we were just doing laundry :)

Miss Piggy

If you’ve spent much time around Gracie, you know she loves to eat…anything. I’m pretty sure she would eat a pile of dirt if you let her {and believe me, she has tried}. Those rolls don't maintain themselves ya know?! 

Last night she had her first plate of pasta and tomato sauce, and she scarfed it down like a champ {at least the part that actually made it into her mouth}. Needless to say, she was rushed immediately to the bathtub following this meal for a nice long soak.

We also recently discovered that she has figured out how to open her puff snacks and feed herself. There is no stopping her now!

Friday Favorites

I am always interested in what beauty products other women love because I am constantly switching up my routine and looking for new stuff…not what magazines rate as the best {because I believe there is too much lobbying there to be trusted}…so I thought I’d share some of my favorites...and it seems only appropriate to share faves on Friday since Fridays are my favorite. J

So here are my current favorite face products…I’d love to hear what your “must haves” are!

1. Neutrogena Age Face Shield SPF 110 {must protect our faces from the aging sun}

2. The Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream {best lotion for dry skin!}

3. Cover Girl eye shadow in Champagne - perfect for everyday

4. Bare Minerals original foundation

5. Buxom Mascara in Black

6. Bare Minerals Well Rested Eye Brightener {A must for those sleepless nights!}

7. Bare Minerals Heavenly Face Brush {for foundation}

8. Sally Hansen - Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Blush in Ethereal

Mother's Day Tea

My mom, sister and I planned a tea party to celebrate Mothers' Day this year and it was so nice that I think we may have started a tradition! :) Everything turned out beautifully, and the food was amazing...let us know if you'd like to book a private tea party of your own! :)