Wedding Dreaming

Wedding dreaming.

Ive totally sprung myself into this thing called wedding planning.

I refuse to be stressed and I'm very particular on how I want things. It's not going to be some extravagant hurrah.

I want it laid back. Backyard BBQ type.

Even though it's not in a backyard and it is in a botanical garden, we just aren't the formal type.

Plus, 6 years later and 2 kids it's not a big surprise!

Although Id love to celebrate and be surrounded by the ones who have supported us and loved us throughout the whole thing :)

So Ive narrowed down some decisions for when we meet with the cake decorator and the florist. As well on my ideas for centerpieces.

Let me know what you all think!

 

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Different flowers of course but I love the idea.

 

 

I had know idea that all 3 of my favorits are in the same spot....

#2.

Lately

As wonderful as it was to tuck away and hide from the everyday happenings we jumped right back into the swing of things quickly. This weekend was invigorating with loads of family time due to Cameron's brother being in town and Monday was pure exhaustion filled with friends and a meeting with a catering company! Me and Cameron managed to slip away for 2 meals sans children. How that happened twice within three days of each other beats me, especially since we haven't been on a date since way before Christmas. We were passed due.

We made a trip to the library where my big girl sat beautifully and participated shyly where my busy two year old struggled to stay in one place for the first twenty minutes then decided to run away nearly 5 times during the last 10. And girlfriend can run fast.

Raygan coloring//more coloring//crazy child//well behaved child//Raygan getting books//crazt child again.

Tuesdays are our busy days. In fact, it's so busy that we developed a new weekly tradition. Crock pot Tuesdays. We have dance at 10am for Raygan, Cameron has school in the evening from 5-7 and Remy starts ballet tonight for the first time at 630. Therefore crock pot Tuesdays. I'm so excited for her first day of dance class and totally have the mama jitters all at once! Will she scream her brains out like her sister did the first couple weeks of two year old ballet, or has over a year of watching her sister do ballet prepped her? We shall see!

In the midst of my hideout I apparently didn't feel the need to grocery shop because we're pretty much out of everything! We ate everything in this household, at least it seems like that! So add that to our to do list for our busiest day of the week...great.

Valentines In the Hizzle

I love valentines decorations. Well honestly it's no secret that I love all decorations. But valentines decor could be my favorite. There's something about cheap hearts strung around the house that makes my heart happy.

Garland is strung to and fro.

And our little dining room display makes me happy.

Especially the runner.

 

Holla at the target dollar section for treating a mama good.

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!

 

In hiding.

I do this every now and then. Perhaps a couple times a year. Hide. I hide for a couple days, staying cozy indoors ignoring texts and canceling plans and trying my hardest to stay out of the grocery store.

Years ago, my friends would realize I was "in hiding" before I would. I'd receive a bitter text asking my reason for hiding that time. They would know by my lack of appearances and texts. It's a tad different these days, my hiding still consists of less texts and less outings but now I'm cuddled up with the three people I love most.

There's never a reason or answer for this disappearing I do. I'm never mad or upset and I tend to do this after big events and happenings. It's simply an act of rejuvenation. Its a little break from the chaotic lives we lead and it gives me a chance to re-group. Its about getting a grip with myself and these days it's about connecting. Connecting with the ones I adore.

I've put my "to do" lists away and I've nestled myself on our couch. I've read four books in about a week and we've listened to the Disney princess CD about a gazillion times.

Happy Weekend.

Some Facts About Me

I love these link ups. The get to know you ones, so of course when I saw all my favorite bloggers doing it, I joined. And so should you!
on this lovelies blog.

 

Fact: I love to sing.

I'm awful, and sound like crap but if I know the words you bet your butt Ill be singing.

 

Fact: I'm terrible at hair.

It couldn't be more true. I'm awful, either pony or down. I need to step up my game and search pinterest.

 

Fact: Driving is not my strong point.

After all of these years defending myself saying that I really was a good driver. pshhh. Ive finally came to terms with the fact that Im just not good at it.

 

Fact: I can rap to all of Nicki Minaj's Songs:

Seriously. I'm good at the voice changes. I was in heaven two years ago when my two favorites were on tour together, in case you don't know that would be Britney Spears and Nicki. Hello best concert ever.

 

Fact: I've learned to like black coffee:

I suppose that's because I'm a mama, and I need to caffeine.

 

Fact: I'm the spider killer in this home:

Or Remy. As for the other two, they come to get us.

 

Fact: I never used to be into princesses:

But having two little princess loving girls makes it fun, its bringing the kid out in me.

 

Fact: I love to bake:

While I'm getting better at cooking.

 

Fact: I have no set style:

My brother in law referred to me as a "hippie" (perhaps new age) and my sister in law corrected him and said "shes more boho chic"

I can rock a hippie outfit today and then turn around and wear studded loafers the next.

 

Fact: I used to hate kids:

Now I want like 10.

 

Fact: I'm itching to go back to school:

I have my Massage license but have never worked a day in the field. I'm dying to go back to school but I'm going to wait until after the wedding. I'm brushing up on my math in the mean time.

 

Fact: I make up my own words:

True.

 

Fact: I've learned to appreciate the seasons:

Summer used to be my favorite, now its probably my last.

 

Fact: I'm a planner:

Like obsessive. And it drives Cameron crazy because hes so go with the flow.

 

Fact: I have anxiety.

I ha vent talked about this much on this here blog, but if I'm put in a situation with a lot of people I freak out. literally freak out.

 

Fact: I want to adopt.

We want to adopt a little one some day.

I cant wait.

 

Fact: I love to people watch.

Its so bad, its sometimes hard to hold a conversation with me.

 

There ya go. My facts.



Some Home Love

Although we're living in a rental I can't help myself to add some of our own personal touches that we crave so badly. I say we, although I'm afraid Cameron could careless. He's less interior decorator and more "lets not waste money" but he humors me.

It was cheap and easy thanks to hobby lobby's 50% off scores. 

I'm loving the warm and inviting look it brings to our room. This room is such a work in progress. Why is it that the room we sleep in is the last to get touched? It should be one of first. You want your room to truly represent you in your loveliest state. it needs to be peaceful and become your sanctuary. I'm slowly getting there inch by inch, and I'm sure by the time I'm finally done and comfortable we will be out of this home. Because I'm always redoing something.

I'm needing ideas for decorating over our bed. I tend to go towards galleries of some sort.

Happy Wednesday :)

 

Weekend Love

This weekend we did a lot of 

Dancing to our Disney princess CD and loving every single second of it.

 

We had my niece this weekend. So that means more noise, more love and more craziness. I love how normal her visits are and how she so easily fits into our routine. We left the house only one time for a target trip, because well, what weekend is complete without a target trip?

 

 

Remy soo isn't having it!

Rrawrrrr

 

The ride to meet here mama was quiet and sad. I will miss our sweet niece.

Wedding Deets

I haven't wrote a ton about our wedding except for the fact that we are getting married, & we are planning it.

So here is my first wedding hurrah.

Our Guestbook.

I'm so in love with it.

 

I found it at this fabulous etsy shop.

I couldnt be more happy.

 

 

Stay tuned this week for my first giveaway ever!

Snow Days

We played in the snow.

And by playing in the snow, I mean.. we ran circles in our front yard because this year we didnt get a ton.

 

My big girl Raygan could stay outside all damn day in the cold, shivering and all






 

 

 

                           ready......                                                mid air                                                            the landing

Remy, however. That's a big fat no. She hates the cold and gets so dang mad and just wants to go inside.
 

 

So they galloped and jumped and ate it of course.

Whats a childhood without eating snow right?
 



 

 

 

 

Snow pictures are my absolute fav. Even if you only have a couple inches!

And she had a party.

My sweet girl had a party. I must admit that this has been without a doubt the hardest birthday for me. Emotionally wise.

I have zero babies in my home. None. Nada. Zip.

It doesnt matter how you say it, it just sucks.

 

Enough with my poor me and my no baby self.

My baby had a party and it rocked. She was surrounded by the ones that adore her most and she was so happy that it was her day.
She recieved more princess stuff then I even know what to do with, and her love for Dora continues.
 

 



 

 

 

The set up...Sans cake. (the white ont he owls were supposed to be white...Im still a little bitter!)

 

(the best picture of her outfit I got....)

 Big Sister wearing her party hat.

Mean Muggin.

She started stripping as soon as her eyes saw those Dora Jammies.
 

The birthday girl and me.

 

Bithday wishes.

 

 

Thanks goodness for these baby mamas filling my need...too bad I was too bust to snuggle with them!

(all within 3 weeks of eachother!)

 

After Party lemonade.

 

And after party snuggles with mama.

 

I asked Remy if she had fun at her party and all she did was squeeze me. hard. That was enough for this mama to burst out in tears. Oh and I did.