happy things with which to end the week.

♥ my friend Andrea had her baby Andrew last weekend (blue carnations for boy!) and meeting him & holding his tiny body -- i just can't wait to meet our baby girl. Isn't he handsome? it was so much fun to catch up with a girlfriend and get helpful details from another first time mama. 

♥ this is what the birthday boy came home to. Husband prefers pecan pie to cake-- which is just fine by me. If only i could have pie for breakfast every morning... *LOML is what he calls me in his texts- love of my life

♥ when stella bear lies on me, she always gazes up at me like this and i melt every time! she's finding my belly bump extra comfy these days.

♥ my 24 week baby bump!

♥ my co-worker bought these for me and she not only made my day but they were delish! it's always the sweet little things with me (i do prefer snacks to flowers) 

♥ hearts. i had been on the search for heart shaped sunnies for like ever. i'm glad Ezgi spotting these while walking around Pier 39 in San Francisco because they are my current fave.

♥ Auntie Marianne surprised us with the CUTEST baby saddle shoes you ever did see! They were in my etsy faves, and that twinkie girl knew how much i would love them and sent them my way. I'm in love! 

♥ also making the list, going to see this movie instead of my usual Pilates workout (because sometimes- most times- a date with your husband is much more exciting than the gym) and this movie couldn't have been more perfect for this time in my life right now. 

Happy Friday Lovies! what happy things are you ending the week with?

+please leave a link below if you do post-- i'd love to share in your happiness xo

thank-you craigslist, thank-you husband.

So in love with our vintage baby carriage.

The dear lady who sold it to us said she used it as a bassinet for her daughter (her daughter who's now 45) and that's exactly what i plan to do. Also, evening strolls around our neighborhood.

there are 1,0000 reasons why i love my husband. this is just one of them.


+my first score on craigslist : where i write my thoughts  (but this def. takes the cake!)

Wanting to know you Wens.

I couldn't put it down and once or twice i've texted my twinkie, "i'm in love with christian grey."  

Yes, as in 50 Shades of Grey. I just finished book one and can't wait to get started on the next one. I know, it's poorly written and unrealistic in many ways... but man oh man, there's just something about it that makes you want more. 

Are you reading it and if so what do you think? 

+ who do you picture as Christian Grey? 

Marianne pictures her crush from White Collar and Steph pictures her crush from True Blood. 

This is my Christian Grey:

sexy Colin Egglesfield

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the book and who you picture as CEO of Grey Enterprises. 

things that have been getting me through the past 6 months.

I thought i would be one of those women who loved being pregnant. At 24 weeks, i'm starting to like it more but truth be told i am still waiting for that glowing skin pregnancy books have promised-- to replace my pregnancy acne. And if I'm being honest, my changing body has been hard for me {leg cramps and charley horses when i wake up? no one told me about those!}

But the thing is, it really is all worth it when i feel her move around and give me a "thump" to know she's really in there. Every day of this pregnancy is a blessing. 

Here are some products that help remind me of that: 

Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks i slather this not just on my belly but my chest and thighs


Burt's Bees Mama Bee Nourishing Body Oil i use this after every shower/bath


Airwalk laceless sneakers from Payless i still work part-time in retail so i'm constantly on my feet. these are the perfect shoes to wear because they also go with dresses.


Mama Bee Leg & Foot Creme helps circulation because sometimes even flat shoes to work are not enough.


PB&J truly what i crave every day (i couldn't get enough of gold fish in the first trimester. my husband said i had to eat better than a 5 year old)


Green Mountain Coffee Half-Caff i've just started introducing coffee back into my mornings and these are my favorite.


Epsom Salt baths i add bubbles and look forward to my almost nightly warm bath. They really help with my lower back pain and my aching legs/feet.


Pedicures  sometimes even better than a prenatal massage


Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga unfortunately i haven't found any prenatal exercise classes near me, so i bought this DVD when I first found out we were expecting (I love that there's also a workout for after baby) i don't usually do yoga (i prefer pilates) but this workout is the right amount of challenge and relaxation.

Maternity Tank Maxi Dress from Old Navy comfortable and fitting. i wear this just to go to the grocery store because it is that comfortable on my bump.


so when you tell me you are expecting, expect a care package from me with some of these very items. :) 


other Mamas or those that are currently pregnant, please share what got you through your pregnancy.

love you, love me.

Cheers to my darling husband! why? it's his birthday today!

Thank-you birthday boy for being my best friend, husband, and soon the most important role in our life...  the Father of our baby.

I love you so much! 

xoxo your wife & baby mama

Sharing Sundays... an etsy purchase from Cutie PahTootie Bows.

There are a lot of places that sell bows but none that i had to have like the ones i purchased for Felix from Andrea's shop.

Besides Disney and Hello Kitty bows, Cutie PahTootie carries every major sports team including all of my favorite sports teams ;) Felix will have every game day covered! 

The quality and size are pretty perfect. I can't wait to see these in baby girl's hair. Me & husband are betting she has a head full of it when she's born in September. We can't wait to find out! 

ps. Andrea, congrats on your 2nd baby girl xo 

happy things with which to end the week.

♥ starting the days out with a green monster smoothie (i make mine with the basic recipe with soy and i swear it's delicious enough)

♥ finally getting a much needed trim (i loved the salon's waiting area) and feeling fancy, got my first ever deep conditioning treatment.

you can't tell from this photo, but my hair feels so much healthier! 

♥ my cute in-laws always attend the annual Pow Wow in their town and sent us these "his and her" keychains. it's the little things and how adorable are they? 

♥ my new chocolate/sweet fix! oh my gosh, I could probably eat the whole box.

♥ april got her birthday gift and i'm glad she loved it! (if you don't know april--what?! go meet her now!--she recently graduated college and moved from Alabama to my Texas. I wanted her to always carry a piece with her) if you're looking for a cute map pendant, i got this one from Paris Jewelry Pendant. 

♥ i took this phone pic early this morning when i couldn't sleep because baby girl was upset about the amount of tacos i consumed late last night ;) i don't really care for bare belly photos but maybe someday i would like to see my bump in all it's glory. Two days shy of 24 weeks which is 6 months! and i can't believe this belly is only going to get bigger. 

Happy Friday Lovies! what happy things are you ending the week with?

+please leave a link below if you do post-- i'd love to share in your happiness xo

*also, note the now correct grammar of my post title. thanks Erin! ;)