Spring {pin} Fashion

Happy Hump Day!

I am so excited to be playing around with some of the spring fashion trends. I am not excited about this snow still falling though!!  I loved my chevron dress I wore for Easter {here} and the colors couldn't be more springy!

I just bought a Chambray top finally since I was holding out until I gave birth.  I wasn't too sure how long this trend would stay, but I'm so happy that it did! Now some cute ways to wear it::

I need some leather jeggings...

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Love this maxi/coral combo

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Pretty {simple} white accents.

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I cannot wait for white pants!

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Romantic with pink frilly.

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Denim on denim.
Is that like racks on racks on racks?
No?
OK.

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I still love my denim jacket....I'd love to try:

Copped jean jacket with white pants and brown accents.

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White dress....presh!

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Pastel pants.  Where does one {big booty hoe} find these awesome pants??

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Lovely layers.

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Yellow crush.

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And of course, like most well dressed ladies, I have coral on my mind.

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Love these!

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So while I'm still workin on my fitness, you can stop with the snow mother nature. I'm ready for the weather to break!!

2013 Pins that Await Me!!

Happy New Year!

I am so happy January is here.

With just two days until Brooke's 'due date'

I seriously never thought this month would come.

I figured to pass some time, I'd peruse Pinterest

and find some Pins that reflect some of the things I look forward to in 

2013.

I know lil miss will come when she's good and ready,

but I never thought it'd be so hard to wait to meet her!!

It reminds me of before I met my husband...

I used to just wonder when would I meet him??
I was always optimistic that my 'prince would come'

but I like schedules and to know when everything is going to happen.
So there were many a lonely teary nights,
I sobbed to myself that I may never find him...

Well, I suppose the best events in life, are the ones we have no control over.

I don't know when lil B will make her entrance, but I do know it will be magical.

So to entertain myself

{and possibly you}

Here we go!
Things I cannot wait to enjoy in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Baby Love!
I cannot wait to put her fun clothes on her!

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I have so many legwarmers for her to wear!
#chubbylegs

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Being mindful of a breastfeeding diet...

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Definitely looking forward to new Spring clothes that are NON maternity!
And sexy heels.
How I miss thee.

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Of course I'll need to be sweatin my bootay off to fit into said clothes...
Post-baby workout:

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And you know I love me some Zumba

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The foods:
Because I'm still a foodie and I miss certain

savory yummies I could not have whilst prego.

Giada's Carbonara:

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Some of the cheese I miss... 

Goat

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Brie

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Feta anything

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I am days away, DAYS people, from enjoying some fresh sushi!

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And of course, the BEST Pinot Grigio...

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I must admit I am thankful for having a fairly 'easy' pregnancy.

I'm in a lot of pain down below,

but I'll take the pain over any high-risk factors that could have happened.

I've learned a lot about myself and how much I love taking care of my body.

I'm ready to bring this baby into the world, and get it back.

I cannot wait to be a mommy and experience so much more with baby Brooke.

These are just a few experiences I look forward to.

I'm well aware she'll bring more joy and excitement than I even can dream of.

Positive Pins

I will admit, with 5(ish) weeks left of pregnancy,

I haven't been the most comfortable person in the world.

I could go on and on about it...

and I'll most likely share these symptoms in my next "bumpdate"

But for now,
I continue to work on my mental attitude.

It's the only thing I can control right now!!

We wanted a baby.

I so badly wanted to be pregnant.

I got what I wanted.

I need to focus on the positives and make these last

few weeks of my pregnancy as best as I can.
These are the last few weeks...
 my husband and I can go wherever, whenever,
without having to hire a babysitter.
...I can lay on the couch and watch tv.
Period.
...I can read a book.
...Or many books!
...I can feel my baby girl moving around inside me.
...I can take a shower alone.
In peace.
...I can leave the house without a car seat, blankets, binkies, stroller, diapers...
...I can sit here and blog without any interruptions.
        So you see?
The hip pain, the gas, the sleepless nights...it's all about perception.
Soon I'll be dealing with cracked nipples.
Sorry, TMI.
But it's true!!

I've been listening to this a lot...
It's the first "self-help" audio my husband introduced me to,
back when we first started dating in 2008.
I thought self help meant you were broken,
and that people only listened to stuff like this if they have issues.
Well?
We all have issues!!
haha
It's how we deal with them that matters.
I'll put this on and listen to it before I do dishes, or clean...or when I'm feeling cranky.       

And I'll leave you with some quotes that are helping me.

It's all about attitude people!

Hope you make the right choice to be happy today.

Have a great Wednesday! 

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It's the Holiday Season via Pinterest

I am trying to keep some "normalcy" going...

but everything is baby crazy (all good) lately!!

We received so many beautiful items from Brooke's shower,

I've been busy opening gifts,

taking tags off,

washing,

organizing,

cleaning,

and

resting.

My hips/left side of my pelvis have been so sore.

I can literally only do an activity for about half the time I usually can.

So it's like,

unload the dishwasher,

then go sit and do something.

Come back and load the dishwasher,

and then go lay on my left side.

I feel a bit pathetic,

but I am just trying to listen to my body!

I need some pinspiration in my life...

so here we go!

I am BEYOND excited for Thanksgiving.

I just want to relax, eat, and be with family.

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I'd love to try these soon

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And let's get real.
My mind is all over the place right now...
and between baby on the brain, my next focus
Holiday Season..

I'm like Mrs. Christmas. 

I love love love everything about "The most wonderful time of the year." 

And as far as I'm concerned? 

I had better get my decorations up and out and ready to go SOON!

Who knows when lil B will make her appearance!?

 My hubs is all Mr. "Let's wait until after Thanksgiving"

...and normally I smile and oblige.

 But this year?

 I am afraid I won't be up for much decorating if I'm already this uncomfortable!?

 I've gotten some of my Christmas shopping done, but I fear I'll have to just finish up online. 

It's just not comfortable to walk and wait in lines...with all this extra weight!
Any great deals online lately!?

SO yes, Christmas is on my mind:

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I'm dreaming of a White Christmas!

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Get in my belly!

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I want to print this!!

Maybe all of us adults should adhere to it as well...

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I refuse to stress out this Christmas.

{It may be a first}

I plan on enjoying all things that come our way.

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I just want to snuggle up and watch Christmas movies right now!?

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I think I need Christmas in the bedroom this year too...

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I've certainly been "nesting"

 But I'm curious to see how crazy I become?

 hehe

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