30 Minute Challenge

I guess you could say I gave myself my own little challenge today. I have wanted to do a layout since the spring semester ended, and I had about thirty minutes to do it in, so I went for it! I'm happy with how it turned out, but I was noticing that the last three layouts I've done have been on Kraft! I think I need to diversify...-XO

No More Trimp!

We made shrimp salad for dinner. Celeste still calls shrimp "trimp" and she wasn't havin' any of our "trimp" dinner. It is so funny to watch her vocabulary evolve. Like Hannah Montana used to be Hannah Bontana, or how desert used to be, and occasionaly still is, besert. Everyday that passes she loses more and more of her baby tendencies. She is just a short month away from kindergarten graduation, and I'm just a moommy wishin' I could hold onto my baby a little longer...-XO

Pink Ninja Blog Hop

Just saw this post over at my BFF's blog and I had to check it out. I have never heard of Pink Ninja until now, but I am hooked. Not only did I see another lovely lady who's blog I love to follow for her awesome creativity , but these girls are super talented and I love their style.
So here's the scoop, the Pink Ninja blog is hosting a blog hop, visit their site, then visit the other inspiring sites (get it? blog hop!)and enter for your chance to win this super cute kit from ThriftShopJunkie

No Luck at the Garage Sale

Massive amounts of garage sales this morning having me slightly toasted and totally tired. Was sort of a waste as well, we went everywhere from the nicest neighborhoods, to storage units, to the flea market. The only thing I came home with was a vintage globe for Celeste. She is going to love it, she really enjoys looking at the world and asking about the different places. I was on a mission for a push mower, and anything that crossed my eye, but nobody had anything I would want. Crazy, huh? Classes are over for this semester, so I want to have some pictures printed so I can get back to my favorite hobby, scrapping pics of my little girl!- XO

Happy Mother's Day!

Just wanted to take a moment to say happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there. We are truly blessed but also have made many sacrifices for our children, and we wouldn't have any other way. We are so awesome! We took a trip to Ikea last weekend. I love love love that place! I wanted to share some pictures of what we've done lately. I love having a new bed, and I got the duvet cover from Ikea along with the paper lantern lamp, it casts a lovely and flattering glow. The cube shelf is also from Ikea at an amazing $99, it is in my office. I want to eventually find some pretty storage boxes to hide some of the clutter, but for now it is functional. -XO

We have been doing some exciting things around the house, I can't wait until it all comes together so I can share some pictures. I have finally gotten my dream dining table, rich dark mahogany, pedestal and it fits perfectly in the room while still seating six! I picked up these lovely turquoise place mats to bring a little spring time color into the room. I love it, the turquoise with the orange and plum walls and the bright fun yellow flower pot. I would so feel at home in the Mediterranean.
Oh, and that last one, we decided to dig a moat. Just Kidding! We had to dig a trench for the barrier that separates our lawn from the flower beds that will soon be there. I prefer to show finished product, but we are working so hard, we want to show progress!!

Easter Pics, Wishing for Spring

Just wanted to share some pictures from Easter really quick. We are so tired of being cold! I really want to go a whole day without goosebumps or needing a sweatshirt!