Mother's Day

These two right here...well, they make my world go round.  

They are my two little treasures.

I am so blessed to be called their Mama.

Circus 2014

One of my most favorite gifts to get are these little homemade cards where they have to answer questions.  The answers are always so cute and make me laugh.  

On Wednesday, when I picked Jonah up from Ms. Angie's Sonshine Preschool, he was so proud to give me my gift.  I read it out loud and he just smiled.  

My mommy is so smart.  She can watch Dancing with the Stars.

:) So smart.

My mommy looks pretty when she puts on her makeup.  

Hahahahahaha I'd better remember to keep putting that makeup on then.

When he gave that to me it reminded me of the precious card that Olivia game to me 3 years ago when she was going to Ms. Angie's.

How did God make your mom? 

He made her out of heart. 

Precious.

Then on Friday I picked up Olivia from school and she gave me all of her things that she had made me.  She had been telling me all week that she had something special for me.

It is Mommy Facts.

My favorite is where it asks what I weigh and her answer is Who cares. 

Hahahahaha love it!!!

They both mentioned Dancing with the Stars....we love to watch that together...can you tell?

There will be so many times that you feel like you've failed, but in the eyes, heart and mind of your child - You are Super Mom.  

~ Stephanie Precourt

Happy Mother's Day!

Meet the Hosts

Don't forget about our Link Party happening next week.  I shared about it here.  It starts on Monday.  Come back and share your favorite summer activities for kids.

Keri over at Living in This Season posted this and I wanted to share it with you guys so you could get to know the other hosts.

It has been a real treat for me to get to know these ladies.  I know you will love their blogs as well!!!

Becky at BYBMG

I write about what I wear, mommyhood, crafting, and thrifting among other things. I love sweets, all things pumpkin, sewing, thrifting (mostly for clothes), avoiding housework, and making life fun for my boys. 

 

Britt at The Fisk Files

Our days consist of working from dawn until almost dusk, maintaining the land while praying for a rain and watching our livelihood expand and contract in the form of momma cows bringing babies into the world, building a herd, branding and weaning the calves and starting the cycle again the next year. We have been blessed with the opportunity to work hard in good weather and bad in order to care for God’s land while providing a life a bit more simple than most for our children. Here’s to a life less ordinary and a faith dependent upon abundant mercy.

Denise at Gratefully Inspired

My blog will be ever-changing, just like me and my life. I will focus on things that inspire me and things of which I am grateful. In this fast paced, always on-the-go, running-late world of mine- this blog is my (and hopefully your) breath of fresh air.

Elizabeth at All Kinds of Things

From recipes and DIY projects to organizational tips and thoughts on faith and parenting, my blog includes “all kinds of things” that will encourage readers in their day-to-day journey!

 

Keri at Living In This Season

My hope is to inspire others to live presently in the season they are in. Join me as I share ways to have fun with your kids at home, pinterest projects, organizing, and much more.

Katie at The Lane Above

I love to share pieces of my heart through my perspective on life, faith, marriage, & motherhood, with little bits of beauty & inspiration scattered throughout. My hope through it all is that you are encouraged to: “Above all love deeply, for it is love that covers a multitude of sins.”

Sarah at Abiding in Grace

I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. I write about what God is teaching me in the everyday trials and joys of life. I love books, music, poetry, and art. I also enjoy coffee, spring rain, my Kindle, writing, tulips, the first snow, a baby’s laugh, pretty dresses, dimples, and a host of other things.

Tara at Tiaras & Touchdowns

I am… Jason’s Girl {For Like Ever}. Mama to Two Little Treasures. A Hopeless Romantic. Pinterest Addict. Daydreamer with a Long To Do List. Lover of Coffee. Saved by Grace. Living Simply. Proverbs 31 Wannabe. Encourager of Hope.

Make sure and stop back on Monday and link up your great summer activities! It will be the perfect time to fill in your Summer To Do List!!!

Currently.

Sitting: in the backyard around the fire with my husband 

 Listening: to the NFL Draft on our laptop 

 Wishing: I would make myself get more sleep 

 Looking forward to: Mother's Day 

 Reading: about 5 different books...including Allegiant, the 3rd and final book of the Divergent series.. Can't wait to finish that one and start The Fault in Our Stars...that one is my Mother's Day Gift!! Sssshhhhhh :) 

 Praying: for a sweet friend's mom who was in an accident today

 Craving: a cup of coffee...seriously wish it wouldn't keep me up. 

Saving: for a new purse...I'm halfway there!! 

 Wondering: how I got so lucky when Jason came into my life 

Putting off: a load of laundry that has been in the dryer all evening...I've started it 3 times 

 Dreaming: of a clean house

Regretting: nothing 

Link Party - Summer Activities for Kids

Link Party

**Coming May 12th**

Link up your Summer Activities for Kids

Summertime is such a fun time of the year with little ones.  For those of you that are stay at home moms it also can become overwhelming as there is so much free time you wonder what exactly to do to fill it. 

Also, for you moms that work outside of the home, like myself, you also want to make a memorable summer with your kids and fill the time you do get to spend together doing fun activities.

Everyone wants to make the most out of their summer.  So this year, let’s prepare ahead of time. 
Come back on Monday and start filling up your Summer To Do List with some fun and educational activities for your little ones. 

Join us on Monday, May 12th, and link up your posts of summer activities (past or present). The link party will be going on for the entire week and the following Monday (May 19) we will post a list of all the activities everyone has shared! So let us join together and share some ideas and inspiration!

** This link-up party is being hosted here at Mrs. Coach Sims, Keri at Living in This Season, Elizabeth at  All Kinds of Things,  Britt at The Fisk Files, Becky at BYBMG, Sarah at Abiding in Grace, Denise at Gratefully Inspired and Katie at The Lane Above.  When you link up your post next week, it will be visible in this space, and on all the other blogs who will be sharing in hosting.

Looking forward to you joining us next week!

What I Wore Wednesday {#3}

Oh my goodness you guys.  This week was not great as far as my clothes go.  I had every intention of laying my clothes out for the week on Sunday or at least the night before, but that did not happen.  I did lay out the kids outfits on Sunday for the week and that helped our mornings a little bit.  With the exception of the fit Jonah threw on Tuesday morning because he wanted to wear his long sleeved Batman shirt instead.  It's hard to explain to a 5 year old that it's going to be 93 degrees.  {Thank you, Texas} We found one of the short sleeved ones and were good to go.

We are so busy these days...just like each of you I know.  Sometimes I think that there are just not enough hours in the day.

...and then I remember this... 

Photo is from @socialclubok (Instagram)
They are a Shop & Salon in Norman, Oklahoma.
Check them out at www.wearethesocialclub.com

Ha! If only I had an entourage to help me out.  

This week I would be so tired I would fall into my bed and then hit snooze more times than I would like to admit.  

Without further ado,

Thursday - work.

Chambray shirt - Old Navy

Jeans - The Loft

Shoes - Toms

Scarf - Old Navy

Watch - Michael Kors

Earrings - gift from my friend, Maryam

I like to make weird, funny faces.  It helps me embrace the selfies.

I love these shoes...super comfy.

Friday

I can't even remember what I wore last Friday and there is no picture to show of that day.

Saturday

We went to a baseball playoff game in Wichita Falls (great season, Indians) and then we came back home to help chaperone prom.

I don't wear dresses often and I had trouble deciding what to wear to prom.  I didn't want to look like I was going to prom myself, but I also didn't want to look like I was going to Walmart.

So I picked this dress.

Dress - J. Crew

Cardigan - Walmart

Shoes - DSW

Necklace - Lisa Leonard Designs

Watch - Michael Kors 

I took it off before we left...felt like it was too much

Bracelet - Wrist Soiree

The first time I wore this dress I was actually in my brother's wedding.  I was also 8 months pregnant with Jonah.  So that gives you an idea....I barely fit into this maternity dress. ...and I'm sharing that with you.  I obviously have no shame.

I also...wore this dress on the night Jason proposed to me.  It was a little big on me that night though. :) 

This is a blurry shot...but these are the shoes I wore.  

These are my wedding shoes.  I'm so glad I can still wear them from time to time.

Shoes - DSW

Here is my handsome husband.  

This is what he wore to chaperone the prom.

These were my jewels I wore.

My favorite pieces...my wedding ring and my Amelia bracelet.

Bracelet - @wristsoiree

You can find her on Instagram.  Beautiful pieces.

Buy Amelia bracelet here... (It's on sale!!!!)

Sunday - church

Our church is pretty laid-back and sometimes (most of the time) I wear jeans.

The shirt has tiny stars on it.  It looks kinda too long on me, but it was comfy.

Star Shirt - Old Navy (new)

Jeans - Walmart

Shoes - Target

Monday - work

The picture is really blurry....but this I just threw on because I had 10 minutes to put myself together.  

Cardigan - Ann Taylor (from my Mama)

Tank - I can't remember the brand.  

It was from my Mama,

she is always giving me clothes.

Jeans - The Loft

Shoes - Old Navy

Tuesday - work

Well, I did not take a picture today....but I wore this exact outfit.

This is a picture from last week.  The only difference is my hair was in a ponytail.  

Wednesday (today) - work

I have got to start getting up earlier.... Today I just threw this on and it is so wrinkled.  No time to iron or fluff in the dryer.  I just put it on and hoped that the wrinkles would "fall out."

Cardigan - JCPenney

Tank - Walmart maybe? from my Mama

Jeans - J. Jill

Shoes - Old Navy

Watch - Michael Kors

Nothing inspiring here, folks.

....but you can find some inspiring outfits over at The Pleated Poppy.  Link up with Lindsey!

I'm needing some inspiration so I'm going to check out those links and Pinterest.

Then and Now...of Today

This week I have been organizing my digital photos. This is something that I have put off for years (literally). 

While I was moving them over to my new laptop...I started wondering what I was doing on this very day in some of the past years. 

Then I thought it would be fun to put them together in a post. These are just the ones that I had on my new computer. Some of the years I didn't even take a picture from this day...and this year I only had screenshots. 

First up, is May 6, 2011. This picture is of my daughter (age 4) and I.  We were at my little cottage for a Mother's Day Tea. My Mimi, my Mom and Jonah were also there. It was lovely. We should do that again.  Olivia is wearing an Ariel gown that a sweet, little friend gave her for her birthday. ....and look at those long, wavy locks. I miss that. 

Next is a picture of myself from May 6, 2012.  Jason and I were eating at Joe's Crab Shack in Fort Worth.  I was always embarrassed when he would be snapping my picture, still am.  

This next picture is from May 6,2013. This was one of Jonah's T-ball games last year. He was just starting to figure it out.   This is a collage that Jason had made and sent me. 

Like I said...today I only had screenshots. This is one that I found via Ann Voskamp (her blog posts wreck my heart and loved her book, One Thousand Gifts). 

Well, that was fun. I will have to do it again.  It is amazing to flip through old photos and feel those sweet moments again. 

Goodnight, friends. 

Monday's Top 5 {#6}

My Monday Top 5....

....because life is too short to dread Mondays!

1) Cleaning Inspiration

These gloves right here...are life changers.  They are the Cadillac of rubber gloves.  They make washing dishes a little more enjoyable.  Now, if they would make them in other colors...

2) Mommy Inspiration

Enjoy this free printable...

Print here...

3) Fitness Inspiration

I have said this before...but here is a Someecards...

4) Girly Inspiration

Dabney Lee Personalized Cell Phone Covers

Buy here...

5) Home Inspiration

The Love Home Challenge started yesterday, but it's not too late to start.

13 weeks of different challenges to get your home back to how it felt when you moved in and LOVED it....

See yesterday's post here.

I hope you all have a fabulous week!

Can you believe it is May already???

The One with Our New Puppy

Meet the newest member of our family, Tripp.

A sweet little lady came to our door one day and asked if we had lost a dog.  Then I am not certain how the entire conversation went....but I looked up from my desk and saw this.

My husband holding a little puppy and saying... Ummmmm.

He said something about the lady pushing the puppy into his arms, but I bet there was a little more grabbing and a little less pushing....

Because look at that smile.  This man loves him some dogs....of all kinds.  

I see him with a dog and instantly think of... 

What are little boys made of?

What are little boys made of?

Slugs and snails

And puppy-dogs' tails,

That's what little boys are made of.

Jonah and Olivia of course love him. 

At first I didn't want to name him Tripp because we have a little cousin by that name...but once I attempted to go up our stairs only to find him under my feet every single time....I understood how my husband came up with his name.  So... Tripp it was.

Just look at them....pitiful ;)