Big Sister Kit

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I was due yesterday but guess who is still with child?  I never thought I would go over my due date.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since I knew my daughter would feel a little left out at the hospital when baby boy arrives, I felt the need to create something just for her.  I had seen on an episode of an infamous television show, the new baby gave the older sibling a gift.  I thought it was rather sweet and took some of the focus off of the new baby entirely.  I know it's not possible that the new baby could give a gift but loved the gesture.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I thought of what little brother could give to big sister to make her feel special since her life is changing in a major way. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5UPm64rh_36rBdHCGANkVHsZ_tjDM-2D00Mxoxh_WKGnwzkNS7dirDkZzG49Qkg0POye77pTJCDOI_fZY7jtF6aiZSDIMUdWsbmzZT4iGx07104meQU8VJMsNvvtXG__WMfrfT_3OB8/s1600/big+sister01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5UPm64rh_36rBdHCGANkVHsZ_tjDM-2D00Mxoxh_WKGnwzkNS7dirDkZzG49Qkg0POye77pTJCDOI_fZY7jtF6aiZSDIMUdWsbmzZT4iGx07104meQU8VJMsNvvtXG__WMfrfT_3OB8/s640/big+sister01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up a cute Big Sister shirt and I'm A Big Sister book.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMy9RkXqLnS3AX5C3M_g1UfRC47y-lXahXlwmHsNl2gp_KT7RVAkHux4f7Pck9wacdcWm8S1dyDuibmhB0SDS6b5yGyUrVWBwv0-PfWsXt7Z8U9iZcjQ38_wS7NkfNOZylDGWnTn-Azc/s1600/big+sister02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMy9RkXqLnS3AX5C3M_g1UfRC47y-lXahXlwmHsNl2gp_KT7RVAkHux4f7Pck9wacdcWm8S1dyDuibmhB0SDS6b5yGyUrVWBwv0-PfWsXt7Z8U9iZcjQ38_wS7NkfNOZylDGWnTn-Azc/s640/big+sister02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The green bucket is from the dollar store.  I printed a label for the front and filled it other little fun things from the dollar store.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8BZ6WVgIiJC_ezbAORWYT0JHnDYlFGT82rTV9uA76a3D0g-YyemuOsqaC4CqySJJhYY-wycBHd8grGWSEMY7LWOIXo0ShEe1utJSOdGrLD3JviPT6cM-hFqukSOjfnO9FsuUR5zSJ3E/s1600/big+sister03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8BZ6WVgIiJC_ezbAORWYT0JHnDYlFGT82rTV9uA76a3D0g-YyemuOsqaC4CqySJJhYY-wycBHd8grGWSEMY7LWOIXo0ShEe1utJSOdGrLD3JviPT6cM-hFqukSOjfnO9FsuUR5zSJ3E/s640/big+sister03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I figure this would give her a few things to do while she's waiting around at the hospital and also surprise her since she probably won't be expecting anything from little brother.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYKRIZG9tRcmZq-a3PuKTUxU-jlUwDgQZnCnpyn7e1Jm4Qo2gSP7CXpApPGZ4THRsJgPBuiJqFnzdDcuz5_EZtOSipazom3tz-oskHSNxR3mFD7uWjtUosWM0GYPFvjnn49Fz_7si-MM/s1600/big+sister04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYKRIZG9tRcmZq-a3PuKTUxU-jlUwDgQZnCnpyn7e1Jm4Qo2gSP7CXpApPGZ4THRsJgPBuiJqFnzdDcuz5_EZtOSipazom3tz-oskHSNxR3mFD7uWjtUosWM0GYPFvjnn49Fz_7si-MM/s640/big+sister04.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now if we can just get little brother to come.  We're so excited to meet him!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2013/05/one-project-at-a-time-52113.html">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> *<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.chef-in-training.com/2013/05/tuesday-talent-show-85/">Chef in <span style="font-size: x-small;">T</span>raining</a> *</span> <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-110-haven-ticket-giveaway.html">Home Stories </a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-110-haven-ticket-giveaway.html">A to Z</a> *<a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-inspiration-board-creative-party-103.html"> Homework</a> * <a href="http://ladybug-blessings.com/?p=3666">Ladybug Blessing</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://ladybug-blessings.com/?p=3666">s</a> * <a href="http://lollyjane.com/the-scoop-link-party-13/">Lolly Jane</a> * <a href="http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/2013/05/anti-procrastination-tuesday_20.html">New Nostalgia</a> * <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-135/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> * <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2013/05/show-me-what-ya-got-120.html">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2013/05/take-look-tuesday_20.html">Sugar Bee Crafts</a> * <a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2013/05/share-it-link-party-63.html">The Winthrop Chronicles</a> * <a href="http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2013/05/trendy-tuesday-37.html">Sweet Little G</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2013/05/trendy-tuesday-37.html">als</a> * <a href="http://www.southernlovely.com/2013/05/show-share-93.html">Southern Lo</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.southernlovely.com/2013/05/show-share-93.html">vely</a> * <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/05/wow-me-wednesday-104.html">Ginger Snap Crafts</a> * <a href="http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/swing-into-spring-its-party-118.html">DIY by De</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/swing-into-spring-its-party-118.html">sign</a> * <a href="http://lilluna.com/lil-luna-link-party-128/">Lil Luna</a> * <a href="http://www.handymancraftywoman.com/2013/05/wicked-awesome-wednesday-111.html">Handy Man <span style="font-size: x-small;">C</span>rafty Woman</a> * <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/2013/05/we-did-it-wednesday_21.html">Sew Much Ado</a> * <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/05/wow-us-wednesdays-119.html">Savvy Southern Style</a> * <a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2013/05/whatever-goes-wednesday-171.html">Someday Crafts</a> * <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2014/01/best-diy-project-2013-contest.html" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> *</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>

Big Sister Kit

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Living well is knowing what brings you comfort.  I love heirloom pieces that have history and charm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love casual placements of items that have a story.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When home's have an intimate charm, it allows others to feel at ease.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijalU-Z_mNlTckkFHJlC3C0jzqEWQTgQ4x49VET0sAZw58_Ewgqd3JpBpwGcxqkxez2hTpIkqfqVFLaKj7Fmr625sEPrrwteLW-QQImFEbE-uKp08Bo-xlboaG5bo2UoeMwl6RJtptG7M/s1600/2173601_original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijalU-Z_mNlTckkFHJlC3C0jzqEWQTgQ4x49VET0sAZw58_Ewgqd3JpBpwGcxqkxez2hTpIkqfqVFLaKj7Fmr625sEPrrwteLW-QQImFEbE-uKp08Bo-xlboaG5bo2UoeMwl6RJtptG7M/s640/2173601_original.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life's short...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZZMZHQM7_4VmZ-qGPPuc4uEMKQKCLB-IiMukxCWnP2oMrUg-rHsAAR5zTEjqSdF9k9SiNpBDNsKEiSEv0Izwmk_W8I2oraeBH8JG0jI0xIeOszk5hGE-3H-UmdG4pWVmR_kI43TTq8s/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-05-08+at+9-1.31.44+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZZMZHQM7_4VmZ-qGPPuc4uEMKQKCLB-IiMukxCWnP2oMrUg-rHsAAR5zTEjqSdF9k9SiNpBDNsKEiSEv0Izwmk_W8I2oraeBH8JG0jI0xIeOszk5hGE-3H-UmdG4pWVmR_kI43TTq8s/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-05-08+at+9-1.31.44+PM.png" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmHCbo3kAzjvDvvmmHjpJIBKEa76b3x0psoeL7yy_3S0MxQwYw9G1DdXX4A26EAwh-IXLvV7_tYQcLRyOy04P3LEXJZFMWcHsCx1Gepehq-3xE-LTWhnrOOibD-9WRjrnnm0cipEpXYA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+8.31.51+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmHCbo3kAzjvDvvmmHjpJIBKEa76b3x0psoeL7yy_3S0MxQwYw9G1DdXX4A26EAwh-IXLvV7_tYQcLRyOy04P3LEXJZFMWcHsCx1Gepehq-3xE-LTWhnrOOibD-9WRjrnnm0cipEpXYA/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+8.31.51+PM.png" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib4qKtHRYKN0NyqMkr9MUhtDxziW5qcA-oVZUIEbvTiFivpl4wiWAjeMxNz3uGQi-dJlIT5lBWnGbgffJgyX3aIaCmndaMHr8eShDjXl8v23glxohLn4fuUkHYTF3mlYWQ9lOX7Jm0o8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+8.32.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib4qKtHRYKN0NyqMkr9MUhtDxziW5qcA-oVZUIEbvTiFivpl4wiWAjeMxNz3uGQi-dJlIT5lBWnGbgffJgyX3aIaCmndaMHr8eShDjXl8v23glxohLn4fuUkHYTF3mlYWQ9lOX7Jm0o8/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-05-04+at+8.32.36+PM.png" width="540" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqz9dgzLhi4BNdgvceTbiU3PNQI1ZfLt7JtCh6Q9gAG7b8rn0zdf3tTYWfGUZFMk-SVsVfNS0X_YF6b2_e6UogEckLmg5rmtVCd-xJ93Jyr_8Bh6jgtNn96_iNzMIiyDIYTiWfjMt7KY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-05-08+at+9.33.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqz9dgzLhi4BNdgvceTbiU3PNQI1ZfLt7JtCh6Q9gAG7b8rn0zdf3tTYWfGUZFMk-SVsVfNS0X_YF6b2_e6UogEckLmg5rmtVCd-xJ93Jyr_8Bh6jgtNn96_iNzMIiyDIYTiWfjMt7KY/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-05-08+at+9.33.39+PM.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QAf5Hje7h0kQeZI8mTfHJosolUOrDHe9H6lhKqlXq_fm36Ts6KyxI971PAqH8TdS_q4ZR9zt8m1fbtRlrcc8zsrYWm17yz-CglC3NFmSK-MsTKNM__Wt-rch_ied9iN1q8hCVHUXaSo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-10+at+8.38.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9QAf5Hje7h0kQeZI8mTfHJosolUOrDHe9H6lhKqlXq_fm36Ts6KyxI971PAqH8TdS_q4ZR9zt8m1fbtRlrcc8zsrYWm17yz-CglC3NFmSK-MsTKNM__Wt-rch_ied9iN1q8hCVHUXaSo/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-10+at+8.38.21+PM.png" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseofbliss.blogspot.com/">all images via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">... never stop dreaming!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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Patio Dreaming

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hubby and I have been talking about setting up the patio since we moved in.  The weather is warmer and I'd kind of like to enjoy it.  I'm not exactly the eat dinner outside type but I wouldn't mind hanging out with the family and friends for a while back there.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I always like to see other patios and what ours could be like with a little effort.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNqVMWy0xrW-h3FmWIctNWy2tIqshC-XXzR7saMwKZB6J9sroXuig2WfgjZ03wiSuMp1NcWwz7xvmFP6jCHU3no39iKNg_W8FZYMUnUnMNlXN57wAl3rc8DIsq_SQh9rciaQQX_m09pw/s1600/patio1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNqVMWy0xrW-h3FmWIctNWy2tIqshC-XXzR7saMwKZB6J9sroXuig2WfgjZ03wiSuMp1NcWwz7xvmFP6jCHU3no39iKNg_W8FZYMUnUnMNlXN57wAl3rc8DIsq_SQh9rciaQQX_m09pw/s640/patio1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://decorandyouhr.com/blog/bid/175011/Outdoor-Design-How-to-Create-the-Perfect-Patio"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2cSwdMH41iJIBhF-ALXv1uREI4Do2GJuotb-20QoxMmJQCM5U2VJqlCtPptwowfWwtHjiIVE1RauUrmOIvIDTcjH57ee9B8fRGLju7KL8hSOSF3SG-tAn0eCldSl3q9p8kQAOsQKU7xo/s1600/patio5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2cSwdMH41iJIBhF-ALXv1uREI4Do2GJuotb-20QoxMmJQCM5U2VJqlCtPptwowfWwtHjiIVE1RauUrmOIvIDTcjH57ee9B8fRGLju7KL8hSOSF3SG-tAn0eCldSl3q9p8kQAOsQKU7xo/s640/patio5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2372329/Estate-Residence-modern-exterior-other-metro">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpHkpsJi5WaLW18Fic0m44SiWzHxvUVnA6nTLvNuZ_y5mjdL1DHc7QPuzCNVRpFqzzVGPBioqTgWnIrPrzs4UT51ZyxF-tGj7PPc-G1vTMYUF5KcAXtepyyBO_75cI_gcI8_cSmKnVbA/s1600/patio6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpHkpsJi5WaLW18Fic0m44SiWzHxvUVnA6nTLvNuZ_y5mjdL1DHc7QPuzCNVRpFqzzVGPBioqTgWnIrPrzs4UT51ZyxF-tGj7PPc-G1vTMYUF5KcAXtepyyBO_75cI_gcI8_cSmKnVbA/s640/patio6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/551028/Outside-rooms-contemporary-patio-austin">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aaahhh.  I could totally see myself in any of these spaces relaxing with a glass of iced tea!</span> <br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" />

Patio Dreaming

Hubby and I have been talking about setting up the patio since we moved in.  The weather is warmer and I'd kind of like to enjoy it.  I...

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A Few Cravings

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, I'm due in a week but I thought for sure we would meet little man this weekend.  I thought it would have been so cool to meet him on Mother's Day.  Oh well.  He'll come when he gets ready.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One thing I'm excited for when this pregnancy is over is wearing real clothes again.  Since spring started, there have been so many cute clothes I have been dying to wear.  Old Navy recently launched a campaign for white jeans.  I loved the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYkkkMGj-Y8">commercial</a> with Boyz II Men.  They are one of my favorite guys groups.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFn6WirVQTsNHYul2pCDlb7oEzgieVwCTyP8dv1V_SB4BnKe9IahHVRCajy1ZFVIGWfrQZ1Ug3KDbwTDGaD8AeEG8LdKYESGnaqHeiuujkJUk0uPwxhAhix0y1mmsJEOG_bTf1_iAvfc/s1600/old+navy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFn6WirVQTsNHYul2pCDlb7oEzgieVwCTyP8dv1V_SB4BnKe9IahHVRCajy1ZFVIGWfrQZ1Ug3KDbwTDGaD8AeEG8LdKYESGnaqHeiuujkJUk0uPwxhAhix0y1mmsJEOG_bTf1_iAvfc/s400/old+navy.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://oldnavy.com/">source</a> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Another item I've got my eye on from Old Navy is the eyelet dresses.  Something about the tiny waist and texture.  I've already bought one in my pre-pregnancy size hoping it will fit.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqq_0u5E92e01U6OuTSgW6PKBqGJTLWZNP9_nldifeujV7OjQxp0RjhQi55EA8qEBSjvYO2Wvu65LASgMboBV6IIpWKPOOUGRZcuXcDEIH0VXpqu2cUa1snS5dUk_HlDe4aJl-cBheqkI/s1600/dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqq_0u5E92e01U6OuTSgW6PKBqGJTLWZNP9_nldifeujV7OjQxp0RjhQi55EA8qEBSjvYO2Wvu65LASgMboBV6IIpWKPOOUGRZcuXcDEIH0VXpqu2cUa1snS5dUk_HlDe4aJl-cBheqkI/s400/dress.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=386307002">source</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My feet didn't swell up like my first pregnancy so I've been able to wear my normal shoes.  Yep, I'm still wearing heels and wedges.  I have bought a pair though that I haven't worn.  I'm just a little afraid that my feet will swell that day and stretch them out.  Who wants to be stuck with a pair of shoes that are too big the rest of the warm season?  I figure I can wait a few more days.  I haven't bought this pair yet, but they are on my wish list.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAPjwtgWub7m5-vriYbFm_qjSXceX7fiLFBl4YXdfqrhTb-rsBWYdS5PsVXNZNR1VUkdE3LSrxfyVc76RiUWkJo6uo55AiTqRrOJzcPfpf4IQlBI_edy4HPn9Bsx757JWU-L2dJp9gmY/s1600/shoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAPjwtgWub7m5-vriYbFm_qjSXceX7fiLFBl4YXdfqrhTb-rsBWYdS5PsVXNZNR1VUkdE3LSrxfyVc76RiUWkJo6uo55AiTqRrOJzcPfpf4IQlBI_edy4HPn9Bsx757JWU-L2dJp9gmY/s320/shoes.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/bandolino+parvi+sandal?prodId=276286&category=dsw12cat750002&activeCats=cat10006,cat20034,dsw12cat750002">source</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So hopefully we'll meet baby boy real soon.  And the nursery reveal is coming too.  Everything is in place, just haven't found the right chair yet so there's an empty space I need to fill.  Why are nursery gliders so expensive?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" />

A Few Cravings

Well, I'm due in a week but I thought for sure we would meet little man this weekend.  I thought it would have been so cool to meet him ...

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Happy Mother's Day...

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