Random

So I have so many random thoughts bouncing around in my head right now I've decided just to do a random bulleted post.

* I always want to do a post without pictures, it seems so serious and professional, however I've decided that I'm more of a photojournalist and my posts will always have pictures.

* When I can't sleep at night or am up with Emma Claire I write out blog posts in my head to try and go to sleep...this one included.

* Emma Claire went to visit the Easter Bunny yesterday. I was SO nervous, she hasn't liked strangers lately. At. All. But she was smiling SO BIG. I was shocked. I guess large bunnies don't count as strangers?

* While I was staring at my child in shock that she was smiling on the huge bunny's lap I didn't notice the creepy men taking pictures of her. Thankfully the lady working the register did and approached them asking if they were with us, they were not. When she told us about it the hubs decided to follow them and have a little chat. Needless to say they will NOT be going back to the Easter Bunny area in the mall. Creepy, right??

* I FINALLY got a good picture of Emma Claire smiling with me. I only had one before yesterday, so I get SO excited when she smiles with me. Usually she just has a blank stare on her face! And yes, she is grabbing my shirt and hair and has a huge drool drip running down her chin, but I don't care. I love it anyways.

* I have recently become face book friends with a bunch of y'all and it just makes me so happy. Being so young I am one of a few of my "real life" friends that has a baby. It's wonderful to be able to connect with other mommies in another way.

* On that note, I totally wish we could all get our sweet babies together for a play date. I can almost picture it! We are planning a beach play date with Miss Raleigh Grace for this summer. I. Can't. Wait. There isn't anything cuter than a baby at the beach, except TWO babies at the beach!

* Teething has not been our friend lately, our sleep is just completely messed up. I hope those little chompers pop through soon! Last night Emma Claire decided she just wanted to be awake from 1am-4am! I'm thankful that she isn't fussy when she's up but Mommy doesn't want to play at 2:30am! ha!

* We have started our super intense budget this month, thanks Dave Ramsey! And yesterday the Hubs and I were talking about how fun a budget is at the beginning of the month because you are excited about how much money you are going to save blah blah blah. It's not nearly as fun as you move through the month and realize you can't just frivolously spend money anymore. I am so glad we have this budget though and am excited to start seeing results!

* Emma Claire has started rolling CONSTANTLY. If I put her on her tummy she will flip to her back, if I put her on her back she will flip to her tummy!

* I feel like each day Emma Claire gets more expressive and sassy. I love it. Her personality is so fun.

* Last night the Hubs and I sat on the porch and relaxed after putting EC to bed. It was just so nice to use our new living space and get to relax outside.

* A few days ago I got to email Kelly Stamps about a giveaway I won and I was completely star struck. She is a total celebrity to me and I just love her. Seriously, I was talking with Allie and she said "I want my blog to be like hers when it grows up." Isn't that the truth? I think we all feel like that! She is just such a great role model and sweet person all around.

Chirp Chirp

My little chickie.

I. Love. This. Outfit.

I don't think any more words are necessary!

Happy Wednesday Y'all!

Springtime Stove Top Simmer

During the fall one of my very favorite tricks to making my house smell great is boiling cinnamon and clove on the stove top. It's easy, quick, and guarantees that anyone who comes over to your house will think it smells wonderful. Lately I have wanted something that would have the same effect. The other day on pinterest I saw a "recipe" for a springy stove top simmer. It's super simple! Just some rosemary, lemon, and vanilla.

I have a rosemary plant in the backyard so I just grabbed a few leaves to drop in. I think next time I'll dice the leaves so it will be more aromatic, I couldn't really smell the rosemary. I did love the vanilla and lemon smell.

While I still love the smell that cinnamon and clove gives off, this is a nice change and perfect while you are spring cleaning!

Date Night Feature

Hey y'all! Head on over to Natalie's blog to read about our most recent date night!!!

Keepin' it Real..

Because we all have days where our kitchen looks like this.

Or maybe it's just me? It actually doesn't look like this anymore. A messy kitchen Drives. Me. Crazy. It's amazing I let it get this messy, which is why I felt the need to take a picture. HA!

...and the living room looks like babies r us exploded in it.

Now this is pretty typical. Laundry waiting to be put away, various baby contraptions scattered about, dishes on the side table. The norm. But it works.

And the reason my house is a disaster is because this morning we were at the doctor with little miss so she could get some of these...

Thankfully we have Dixie. I don't know who would entertain Emma Claire if it weren't for this dog.

No matter how fussy she is I can set her down, pat the spot next to her, and this dog will run to her side.

And then let her hold tiny bits of fur in between her fingers. Precious.

One Year

I cannot believe it has been one year since this day...

April 1st, 2011

This past year I have become a wife and mother and has been the best year of my life so far. Our little family grew and I honestly can't remember what life was like before she came along.

 This year was also the busiest year of my life. We got married, I graduated from Baylor, we moved across the country, the Hubs completed a rigorous six months of intense training, and we welcomed our sweet baby girl into the world. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us THIS year!

Happy Anniversary sweetie! I Love you!