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MONDAY

Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphis Monday

The Girl Creative: Just Something I Whipped Up

Thrifty Decor Chick *

Super Stinky Boys *

Keeping it Simple *

Tools are for Women Too

Mad in Crafts *

C.R.A.F.T. *

TUESDAY

A Soft Place

All Thingz Related *

  

Craft Edition

New Nostalgia: Anti Procrastination Tuesdays *

House of Grace: Twice Owned Tuesday

WEDNESDAY

Seven Thirty Three *

Me and my Bucket: Show Us What You’re Workin’ With *

Someday Crafts

Sew Much Ado: We Did It Wednesday

We Are That Family

Domestically Speaking: The Power of Paint Party

  

My Backyard Eden: Make it Yours Day

  

Life in the Pitts:  Creative Therapy

  

Posh Pieces

  

Blue Cricket Design *

THURSDAY

House of Hepworths

  

Somewhat Simple

 

Posh Pieces

The Shabby Chic Cottage *

Beyond The Picket Fence

  

Seven Thirty Three – A Creative Blog *

  

Life as Lori

  

Just a Girl *

  

FRIDAY

Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

  

Decor Momma (Finding Fabulous)

Remodelaholic *

  

Miss Mustard Seed *

 

Fingerprints on the Fridge *

It’s a Hodge Podge Life

The Shabby Nest *

  

The Inspired Room *

 

Frugal and Fabulous

  

Kojo Designs

Fun to Craft

A Few of My Favorite Things *

  

My Romantic Home

  

Infarrantly Creative *

SATURDAY

One Crafty Mommy

  

A Vision to Remember

 

Funky Junk Interiors

A Little Lovely

Along for the Ride

 

Tatertots and Jello *

Perfectly Imperfect

SUNDAY

I Heart Nap Time

 

Under the Table and Dreaming *

 

The Thrify Nest

Quiet Time- Freedom

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Psalm 119:32

Baby James (4 Months)

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Happy 4th of July! and Happy 4 month birthday to the little, big love of my life!  This guy has captured my heart like no other.  So much so that I’ll be a stay-at-home mommy soon:) James is the sweetest, happiest baby I’ve ever seen.  He’s all smiles and giggles has has been such an easy going disposition.

So far, James:

• Height – 25 inches; weight – 16.4 pounds


• loves his tummy time and “swimming” on his play mat


• plays with toys like plush colored blocks and round rattle, and holds things in his hands, putting them to his mouth


• falls asleep in minutes when swaddled and rocked with a paci (momma especially loves this quiet time).  he turns his head and buries the side of his face into the crease of my elbow


• wakes up at 7am, eats at 7, 10, 1, 4, and 7- about 4-7 ounces each feed.  Switched to solely formula at 11 weeks.  Bedtime is around 7:30.  He sleeps though the night too:)


• is wearing size 6-9 month clothes


• LOVES bath time and looking in the mirror afterwards


• babbles and coos like crazy


• had his first cold (stuffy nose and goopy eyes) that lasted a few days


• rolled over once


• loves patty cake


• sucks his thumb


• has SO much hair:)

Here are some pics of James’ first 3 months of life.  Ooohs and aaaahs welcome:)



welcome home little one



not sure I like the doctor’s office.



it’s real cozy in Mumsy’s arms.

       

pretty sure I’m clean now                         ladies man

 

love momma’s bed

 

no, there are no styling products in my hair (first Easter)

 

what up, peeps!



don’t let the cute kill ya

 

doesn’t get any better than daddy’s chest

 

like the shirt says

 

on my way



dimple just like dad



the chub gets me every time, just want to eat those wrists

 



FINALLY, got it!  (first thumb sucking)



if I had a nickel for every time I heard, “you’re getting so big”!

    

with Daddy, Great Grandma and Great Grandpa (my namesake)



Blessings to you all!

Style Saturday: Fabric and Floral Necklaces

Necklaces and babies sometimes don’t go so well together, but, when I get a chance (maybe on a future date night, hint, hint to hubby), I’d love to don some floral and/or fabric necklaces like these this summer:

            

            Kate Spade                          Lucky Brand                         

              

        Hive and Honey                    Cara Accessories

                

            Betsey Johnson              Cara Accessories

                   

                        Juicy Couture                Cara Accessories

                 

                 Tasha                                  Hive and Honey

                     

                                 Lenora Dame                    Liz Palacios

                        

                     Liz Palacios                      Betsey Johnson

                         

                                    Lenora Dame                    Juicy Couture

                                                   

                                                       Sequin Crystal and Enamel

Moving Announcement

            

I recently ordered this moving announcement from Tiny Prints.  Of course our announcement does have our actual address on it:)  I have a small obsession with all things stationery and paper related and love greeting cards.  Below are our last two personalized Christmas cards from Tiny Prints.

                     

What Do You Think

Hello Blogger Friends,

This week has been crazy, but I am beginning to think life is always going to crazy as in C-C-C-razy! So, I am going to sign off for the rest of the week and hopefully will come back refreshed next week. I did want to leave you with this image though from Anthropologie...I LOVE LOVE LOVE the chalkboard as a headboard. So here is my question for y'all....Do you think in the "real" world this would be possible? I really want to try it somewhere. Maybe if the image on the chalkboard was paint instead of chalk? But then you would not be able to change it easily.

I would love to hear ideas.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!