Showing posts with label gift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift. Show all posts

Friday, April 6

Unofficial Birthday Wishlist

William and my birthdays are both next month. And my mom has a gift. A gift of giving. She has impeccable taste and you can tell she really enjoys it. But there is a caveat: she really likes to surprise you. In fact, she's been known to not get you something if she knows you may be thinking she's getting that for you. That would be why I'm labeling this my unofficial wishlist. I'm figuring she wouldn't get anything from it anyway. ;)

{no particular order}

New to Ikea this spring. I can think of a dozen and one great uses for this beauty. I'm loving this color and the mint green option. So cute yet so functional!!!

Yes, I already have a "s" but it's by far my favorite mug! I go to great lengths {uh, like washing it by hand} to use it multiple times a week. I could totally see a "j' being added to my monogram collection.

I've seen these necklaces from allora handmade before, but not until recently did I get excited about them. I could really use a deep red, lemon, mustard, or pacific one to add a pop of color to my mommy uniform.


A store credit to Shabby Apple. I've been eyeing these dresses and skirts for quite some time. Great quality with a vintage feel. They definitely aren't cheap so you shouldn't buy one if you're thinking about getting pregnant any time soon...which kinda happened the last time I was looking at buying one. ;) And they just came out with their "color block" collection--so many fun bright colors!


Some crafting supplies: a roll of kraft paper, liquid chalk, chalkboard contact paper...things that have been lying around in my amazon cart, waiting to be purchased.


And I'll end on a really really high {as in expensive} bag. I've had my eye on the Marc Jacobs' Petal to the Metal line since it came out last fall. This sure is the perfect gray bag. Makes me drool.

Anyway, back to reality. Got to make dessert for our first Life Group meeting and finish prepping for Easter! Huzza!

Happy Friday, y'all!

Thursday, November 11

Stocking Stuffers

Because our anniversary, E's birthday and Christmas are all within 2 weeks of each other, W & I decided to just stuff each other's stockings {speaking of which, I need to finish! eek!} for Christmas. We've gone pretty good in years past with both sweet, silly, and practical gifts. Here's what we've given in the years since we've known each other. 

Dating Year: earrings & tickets to a Charlie Brown Musical
Wedding Year: Long pearl necklace {favorite!} & a laptop computer (major discount from our computer-geek friend)
1st Year: Anthro headband and purple Hobo wallet {fav#2} & much needed Clarks shoes, Firefly series on DVD {fav past tv show}, Serenity {tv show made into movie}
Last Year: cookbook holder with splash-guard & undies and the best adult footed with butt-flap pjs ever {his fav!}

So I'm on the hunt for fun & creative stuffers. I think I may have found some potentials...


Firefly buttons {his fav. tv show..that's been canceled for awhile} W says "Shiny" all.the.time.


And because Ezra will be ONE next month, this little customized cutie may just have to be an additional purchase!

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?!

Saturday, October 2

Babywearing Contest

We all know that we looove to wear our baby around here. Even if he's getting a bit old and prefers to get into mischief on the ground, we still do it. From the womb, little Ezra knew the difference between a warm, heart-pulsing carrier vs. a cold, hard, plastic one. He was not fooled by swings, exercsaucers, carseats, and sometimes even strollers. Thankfully, we absolutely love to wear him. I don't even want to imagine what those months would have been like if we didn't. Can we say nightmare?

A girlfriend told me about a contest that Nurture Baby Naturally is having on FB. The theme was babywearing daddies and I uploaded a pic of W wearing E to enter. And actually, she kindly sent a whole bunch she had taken during their visits with us. It made entering super easy. Thanks, K, for not only telling me about the contest, but providing the picture too!
Here's the one we I entered:
W with a then 4 month old E. Trying to prepare dinner with an awake little one poses challenges all their own.

K entered a precious one with T & E:

But really, we have no chance of winning. Because, let's just be honest, how could we compete with this?!
Sandi, who ever you are....you and your son's grandpa win. Hands-on. Happy $25 worth of Granola Babies products! 

Think you have a shot against ol' Gramps?! Upload your own pic here.

Thursday, August 5

Newly Wife Giveaway


A fun and sassy giveaway is happening on my friend's blog! Enter here. 
(for bay area gals!)

Sunday, November 9

Our Wedding Quilt



When my parents had the Grand Opening House party last month, William and I were bestowed the most memorable and precious gift: a quilt. My Granny had been making it for the past year! She has an incredible talent and we were so blessed by it. At our wedding, she was passing out ivory hearts for people to write notes, blessings, wisdom, etc on. She then quilted these all into a queen sized quilt for our "marriage" bed. :) What an honor to receive one of her quilts. Thank you, Granny. And see, Granny, still no babies, just like you made me promise... you can rest your tired and weary hands for now. Your next quilt tradition won't be for awhile.