Our Little Shrimp Turned ONE

And it was so much fun!  I still can't believe a year has now come and gone and I no longer have a baby.  Lynlee is in full toddler mode and running around everywhere.  She was an early walker around 11 months so she has it mastered and is full speed ahead.  But anyway back to her birthday party.  Since our little shrimp turned one (and its funny because she's not a "shrimp" at all) we celebrated with a shrimp boil.



I found a great shop on etsy and bought all of the printables: invitations, banner, cupcake toppers, thank you cards (which I still have to write...eek!), water bottle labels, food tents, gift tags, etc.  I bought all of those files for just $35! The shop is AllisonPowellDesigns and I cannot say enough great things about them.  For starters, I knew exactly what I wanted and they worked and worked and worked with me until it was perfect!  So the party was all pink and teal and I had more fun doing the decorations.  Lucy's party will be a different theme but you can bet, it too, will be pink and teal!  :)





And of course no one sat at the tables...I have learned this lesson a hundred times over!  :)


The birthday girl !!!





and the cake....





It was such a fun party and the weather could not have been better! We are blessed to have such great friends and family!










Next party, I will be hiring someone to come take pictures. I did an awful job....I don't have one of Lynlee and I, or of Lynlee and her daddy, or of Lynlee smashing the cake and the list goes on. I didn't realize that until just now. Bummer. Next up is Ash's birthday and then you know who...I better get to plannin'!

1st day of School & a Cowboy Redo

So, in our house we have 2 first days of school, one for "big" school and one for mothers day out.  The girls started at the beginning of the month and the pictures were too cute not to post.










I have become obsessed with them matching.  All the time.  Its maybe gotten a little out of hand.  But they sure look cute matching.  Lucy loves it too.  She is now asking me everytime we get dressed if  "We going to match?"  To which I am more often than not replying "yes" and Lucy then responds "cool" HA!!

She is still as funny as ever.  She also has become obessed with her birthday.  Between Lynlee's first birthday party (which I will post on next) and all the other birthday parties we have been invited too lately, Lucy is beginning to question my sanity. She cannot wrap her mind around why she isn't having a party.  I tell her its coming up, that her birthday is in Novemeber.  So everyday we hear "I got a birthday comin' up in 'no-ember"  She's got that right and it will be here before we know it.  Days seem to be flying by lately.

And finally, Landon is getting a new room.  We have decided to switch his room with the girls, for space, closet layout, etc.  And with that he is getting a redo.  He has had a cowboy room for over four years now.  And even though it is still one of my favorite rooms, I do believe its time to move on.







In case you couldn't guess, he wants a sport room.  So I have been pinning away (finally got the whole craze on pinterest) and scouring all the magazines for ideas.  There are a bunch of them.  But for now, I am starting here with these vintage postcards...



My sister gave them to me, and they fit our family too perfectly not to use.  For starters, I am a born and bred Alabama fan (roll tide) and since we live here, Landon is too.  And as much as I fight it, he is also a Tennessee fan (gag :)) just like his daddy.  And my dad and sister are both grads of Sewanee which is also where I called home in my early childhood.  So, seriously, how perfect are these cards!?  There gonna get framed in black and going on the wall and will serve as the inspiration for the rest of the room. 

Oh, I will be selling Landon's cowboy decor on ebay.  It consists of a cowhide bedspread from Pottery Barn, 2 sets of longhorns, bow and arrow finials, cowboy boots decor, big Texas metal star, real wagon wheel and other various wall and shelving decor peices.  If your interested in any or all of it, let me know and I'll cut ya a deal!  :)   Have a great day!

Lynlee, the Birthday Girl

Lil Bit just had a birthday. I still just can't believe that my baby is now one!?!? I remember vividly the day she was born...I was sooo ready to get her outta there...



She entered this world at 12:32 and was her sweet self from that moment on.



That hasn't changed. She is still the sweetest thing anndpretty timid, although that seems to be changing. Its do or die around here so she's learning quick to be heard! :) We have all had so much fun watching her grow.





She's walking around everywhere and is getting faster by the day. I have no doubt she'll be running everywhere soon!



She has the sweetest smile and sweetest disposition...





and she's a big eater...





She loves her momma and her momma loves her and is always at my feet.   :)



and she lights up with her daddy ...




She's got a brother who adores her...



and a sister who bosses watches out for her.





I quite simply cannot remember life without her. I am so glad she's mine and love her more than life. I cannot wait to see the woman she becomes and the life she will lead. But in the meantime, I am going to treasure our days at home together, those first steps & first words,  her cuddles on my shoulder and her melt my heart smiles and sweet sweet kisses. My life is so blessed because she's in it. Happy Birthday Lynlee!!