Going on a trip.

Oh friends I am beyond excited. It has been years since I have left my little castle

and headed out by myself. No kids in tow. I may not even know what to do with myself!

I need a break. I have everything ready for my little men at home.

 I feel bad for leaving {even if it's only 24 hrs}
but I am thankful that I have a great husband who is willing to take over for me.

  My bags are packed and I am so ready to 

have some time to just laugh, relax 
and not be pulled in a million different directions.  

Do you ever take time for yourself? Just to breathe. 

I am ready to feel rejuvenated after being away 

just for a bit. I think it will make me a better mom to my 

sweet boys and a better wife to my husband. I will admit I have said three times this week I am not going. It's just seems like it takes a lot of work just to leave for a day. I know it will be worth it. I just keep telling myself... "once your in the car everything will be fine!" I'm way more worried about leaving then they are. Do you ever feel that way? Do you every feel bad for leaving? There is so much more about this trip that I can't wait to tell you but it will have to wait till next week!  Hugs to you all! xoxox

Things I Love Thursday {Etsy Edition}

I am back for another week of Things I Love Thursday: Etsy Edition. In case you are new to the blog this is a series where I link up with Jill from Diaper Diaries and show all of you lovelies some of the fabulous new Etsy shops I have been swooning over! This week I am loving the handmade goodness of these colorful yarn and felt wreaths by ItzFitz.   

So are you ready to see all this goodness? 

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You can't help but smile when you see them. 

My front door could certainly use the cheering up.  

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How cute would this be for a birthday party?

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What I love about this shop is that there are so many different ways these wreaths are made. You can find some made of felt, yarn or grapevine. Plus there are adorable napkin rings and so much more!

 

Want more of the ItzFitz  handmade wreaths, brooches, and napkin rings? Then go check out their Facebook page and of course 'like' them. 

Until next week my lovelies. Enjoy this fabulous day and have fun shopping at ItzFitz! Please don't forget if you own an Etsy shop or know of some fabulous finds contact me and you may be featured on Things I Love Thursday Etsy Edition!

What I Wore Wednesday {Favorite Color}

Hello to you pretty ladies! It’s another week of What I Wore Wednesday… I can hardly believe it! I’m linking up with Lindsey over at The Pleated Poppy. I am sure you already do too but if not hop over and see her WIWW post plus all of the fabulous ladies who participate. The weather here went from rainy and cold to blazing hot. I am burnt to a crisp but not complaining. I am loving the sunshine. This week I wore one of my 'new' favorite dresses. I will say if you have an H&M by you... You MUST go. I just got this dress for $9.99 and

 I LOVE IT.

Dress~ H&M

Jacket~ Forever 21

My favorite about the second outfit are the pink shoes. The are so comfy! It feels like I am wearing ballet flats but they are heels. 

Dress~ Target

Shoes~ Steve Madden

 You know I have to ask you all a question. So tell me what is your favorite color for Spring/Summer. I am loving yellow and turquoise. What about you?

Be Still My Heart

My Sweet Baby Cole

You are changing daily and to see you growing up so quickly

is exciting and a bit overwhelming to me.

You my love are Crazy! 

You keep me on my toes all day everyday.

You started doing this face that melts my heart.

You scrunch up you eyes and smile with the biggest 

grin EVER. You do this because it never fails.

I laugh every time. Oh my sweet baby 

you make my heart smile.

You like to do big boy things now. In fact, I think you 

pretty much have convinced yourself that you are as old 

as your brothers. If they can do it, you can do it {or so you think}.

And like all big boys do, you have a mind of your own. You favorite

thing is to play football with your brothers.

You have become obsessed with dogs and birds. You exude JOY every time

you see them. You will stop everything and just watch. I wish I knew what

was going on in that little mind. It's something special because your grin says it all.

Sweet baby you will stand by that window and wait and watch for a

little bird to come over. It is simply priceless.

You still drink a bottle {a lot}. 

I know you are not supposed to and I even maybe told a fib to your 

pediatrician and said you really don't drink a bottle anymore.

That's okay, right buddy? You love it.

 You snuggle up on me and lean your sweet little head back 

and drink your bottle. I know these times are short and few so I am soaking up

every snuggle time I squeeze in with you.

 

 You LOVE brushing your teeth. 

You always want to do it by yourself

while your brothers are brushing theirs. You look so proud of yourself.

My sweet boy I am so proud of you. You are growing out of your 

baby stage and moving full force into a

toddler.

 Sometimes when I am home with you, 

I just sit back and I watch you.

 I try to get into that little head of yours and 

see the world through your eyes. 

And in these moments,

 I realize there is so much I can learn

 from you my sweet boy.

You see this world through pure eyes. 

You see me, your very imperfect mom, as perfect.

You still only want me. You follow me everywhere. You cry every time I leave.

You warm my heart and make me feel so needed and loved.

You teach me to love with all that I am. You teach me to

take chances and not worry about falling. If I fall then I get back up. Just like you do. 

Thank you my growing little boy for showing me more of the beauty of Jesus by simply 

being you. I am so thankful to be your mommy.

Happy Memorial Day Friends

 Can you feel it? Summer is almost officially here! And after such a crazy winter and rainy start to Spring we all deserve a little dancing in the sunshine. Lemonade for breakfast and ice-cream for dinner. Don't ya think?

 This weekend as been so refreshing I have eaten more junk then ever should be humanly allowed {and I loved every second}. I may have also let my little men eat cake balls at 8:00 pm and encouraged them to play in the mud a little more than usual. 

{Does he not just steal your heart? His little smirk says it all.}

So far one of my favorite memories of this weekend was a fun family game of Wiffle Ball. We are SO competitive in everythiing we do {including family wiffle ball}. As I was trying to make a huge play for my team I ran to catch a ball and forgot how muddy it was. I literally fell flat on my back in the mud. I could have won America's Funniest Home Videos for sure!

All of my boys were doubled over laughing. I was crying from laughing so hard. Oh friends this is the good life. Who knew falling in mud, playing wiffle ball, getting so dirty I don't recognize who I am could be so PERFECT. 

Tell me on this Memorial Day Monday what are some fun things you do with your family? Also, how are you celebrating the wonderful men and women both past and present who serve our country to allow us the freedom to play wiffle ball with our families?  

Oh Friday

 I have been waiting for you.
 This has just been one of those weeks.

A. Long. Draining. Week.

  Thankful to spend some quality time with my three little men.

To run, jump, dance and play with them. 

To be part of their big world this weekend.

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Oh Friends I can't wait. 

To laugh with him. Tickle them.

Love on them. Spoil them. Wrap my arms around them.

Soak in their sweet dimples. 

I need it. A breath of fresh air. 

I need to see this world through their

sweet eyes. It is good for my soul. It makes me happy and I can't wait

to get lost in this weekend with them.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Are you ready for this weekend like I am?
So do tell, what are your special plans? 

We Interrupt...

..... this weekly scheduled Etsy post to tell you a story of how I thought I was going to be swept away in the mother load of all storms. While many around SW Ohio were hearing of upcoming Tornado watches and warnings I was focused on getting my little men fed and getting myself out the door. Where was I going you ask? Zumba {of course}

I never really get to worried about storms. I actually like them because I love watching the meteorologist. Seriously, are they not hilarious? Anyways. As I walk into Zumba I realize there aren't as many ladies there as usually. I was excited about this because that meant more room for me to shake my booty and you know I love to shake the booty. I really didn't think much of it until.....

We were told to go out into the hallway. Of course, I grab my phone and text the Coach W to see what is going on at home and just pray that my boys aren't having the big one. He lets me know all is well. They are safe in the basement and are just fine. Then he says, "It's headed your way. Whatever you do don't leave." For those who know my husband the first thing you soon realize is he is a NO DRAMA kind of guy. So, that is when I started to get a little concerned.

After waiting in the hallway and watching women around me do squats and some arm exercises I started to laugh. I don't know if I was laughing because I was nervous or because these crazy women were doing squats in the middle of what could be a tornado. As we all waited in the hallway a man comes running in and has us move to another part of the building. As we are walking it starts to hail and storm like I have never heard or seen. The lights went out. I screamed only to have my cousin right there to grab onto and continue to walk in the dark. Thankfully, the lights came back on and we stayed hidden in a back corner of the church.

The second we could leave I ran out. I just wanted to get home to my boys. I couldn't believe the damage all around me. My beloved swagger wagon has huge dents all over it and my light is busted out. As I am driving and seeing all of the street lights out and debris everywhere I can't help but think of the dear people of Joplin. I can't imagine what they are going through.

I pull in the driveway and run in my house only to find my three sweet babies sound asleep in their beds. My two older boys are snuggled together. My sweet Mason is so snuggled up to his brother he is practically laying on him. I am relieved. I am thankful.

As Coach went to go help his parents clean up the damage to their house and cars I was able to take a minute to simply thank Jesus for protecting my boys and to lift up the sweet people of Joplin.