Mommy Mondays: Toys

You open our hall closet, toys. Go into the guest room, toys. Corbyn's closet, toys. Our den, toys. Open drawers in our house, more toys. Toys have taken over. And toys are essential, they keep Corbyn busy, they teach him fine motor skills, how to problem solve, and give him a way to use his imagination. They are needed for his development but eventually they start accumulating and spilling out of every open nook and cranny in our home. If toy takeover is inevitable I would like the toys to look like these (I chose toys that Corbyn would really be into right now)...

Fishing set from Anthropologie (I didn't even know they carried toys! Just another reason if I only had one place to shop for everything it would be there)

Alphabet building blocks and wagon from Anthropologie
Construction trucks from oompa.com
Animals from oompa.com

Family Reunion

I laughed so hard I was crying, tears literally streaming down my face as I made this quiet almost kitty like squeal/screeching sound as I tried to catch my breath. My aunt was standing across the room reenacting a recent awesomely awkward experience and we were rolling in laughter. Family get togethers=bellyache.

Nothing makes me happier than being with people I love, it energizes me and I feel a deep sense of contentment. I always seem to leave with a smile, full belly, and full heart. I am so thankful for my family, I am so thankful we could take time out of our busy schedules and gather together, and I am so thankful for the memories created.

But it did get me thinking, I have so much more family I would love to see and spend time with. Hence the reason for this post...family reunion planning!

If I was to plan a legit family reunion here are some things that would be on my to-do list...

Cute invites like these from www.realsimple.com

Reunion t-shirts that arn't cheeseball! Like these from Angela Hardison Design.

Fun and simple decor like this from www.hostessblog.com

Family Recipe food

A fun competitive game for the kiddos (and big kiddos!)

A cute keepsake to take home like this from www.redenvelope.com. I am picturing Corbyn's hand, my hand, my mom's hand/dad's hand, and grandpa's hand/nana or papa's hand.

Or throw all the details out and figure out a time and place and come armed with stories and laughter =)

Hope you had a great 4th I know we did!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th! Hope you have a great day!

ps. isn't this the cutest! this is my friends boy at a 4th of July parade, what a cutie patootie!

Home Inspiration: Big Little Boys Room

He's done with bottles. He's almost potty trained. He has an opinion on what he wears (as well as what I wear). And when he sees a baby he exclaims "look mommy, a little baby, I hold that baby". He is not a baby anymore. My baby is a big boy and though I never went for the "baby" nursery so I don't feel like I have to change it yet, I think a big boy room is just around the corner and they are sooooo cute.

Sports themed room from Pottery Barn Kids. Corbyn actually picked this as his favorite...surprise, surprise.

Super hero themed room. I love the bed!
Construction zone room.
Nautical themed room. Probably my fav.
Love the colors of this room.
Love the colors and the wood of this room.

Wedding Inspiration: Summer Barn

An amazingly beautiful summer wedding photographed by Jose Villa (I heart his work)! To see more photos go here to his blog.

Have a Sparkly Weekend!

I love me some sparkles! I think they say fun, carefree, and ready to party! I am all systems go for these things.

I challenge you to add some sparkle to your life this weekend! Wear something sparkly, paint your nails with sparkles, use glittery eye makeup, and/or run around with sparklers while watching fireworks!

Happy Friday!

photo by: April Smith Photography (this is my bro and sis-in-law leaving their wedding!)

Thursday Randomness

These look yummy!

I may be able to actually read these.

Oh to have this kind of patience.

Fail

My roomies from college swear by this method so I may have to try it. Gross or worth it?

Flower Recipes

My sister-in-law made these for our weekend away and they are super delish! (Chefs Note: She only uses 2 tablespoons of cocoa and substitutes soy milk)

Animals are sensitive!

What an easy and cute thing to do for a wall. (canvas, wood letters, paint...waa laa!)

I am going to try this method this weekend, I'm excited to see how they turn out.