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So Incredibly Happy.
Almost 11 months ago, I met this little girl named Amara Dielle. The more I get to know her, the more I fall in love. I almost can't take the tickles in my chest when she throws her little body into...
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A New Bag for Taylor
I heard that a friend of mine, a pretty girl named Taylor, is in the market for a new purse! I thought I would put together some ideas to help her in her search... 1. CARROLL PARK FABRIC MINI...
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Golden Dandelion and Honey Cake
Funny story about this cake... I've been wanting to make a cake inspired by this Oscar de la Renta dress for a while and last Friday, in the spirit of the soon coming spring, I set out to do just that....
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Mommy/Baby Wish List
I am crazy about Sonnet James' playful dresses for playful Moms, such a great idea! They are so cute and super Mom functional. You can bend over to pick up your little one without worrying about...
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Spring Weekend
I hope you all are enjoying the first weekend of Spring! I am actually having a horrible weekend so far. I had my hair done yesterday and am still reeling from the horrible results. I slept for 3...
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Recent Life on Instagram
What's been happening on my Instagram feed lately... I'm totally stoked about Amara's "Macaron" birthday dress! It's from Rock Your Baby - a totally cute shop. I only wish I had glittery gold and...
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A few of my favorite things...
My Dana Rebecca "Lauren Joy" necklace in rose gold and diamonds. This was my push present from Brad after Amara was born, I haven't taken it off since. It is the perfect dainty, sparkly, feminine,...
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Unsunny Mornings
Austin mornings lately have started out so dark and gloomy. They get brighter as the day goes on but I like waking up to sunshine... Images via Fashionising
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Good Morning!
Brad came home late last night and Amara and I were happy to wake up and see Daddy! The coffee is on and it smells amazing. Brad is Reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear to Amara while she practices...
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Hello Friday!
I'm so happy to see you! It's a bright and sunny day here and it's going to be 89 degrees this weekend. We won't be here to enjoy the heat though because we're leaving for our trip to DC! Looking...
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A year ago today...
I was taking this photo and praying that the little girl inside my belly would turn upside down so that we could have a lovely natural birth. That very night, the very large bellied woman you see...
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Little Miss Amara Dielle is ONE!!!
Amara my sweet...I love your fearlessness and the way that you waive hi;I love your puckered lips and the special mark on your eye.I love how sweet your breath is all day and all night long,I love...
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A few party pics...
We had Amara's birthday party on Saturday and it was a blast! Here are just a few Instagram photos, more to come! I made two cakes, a two tiered strawberry and vanilla for guests and gold leaf heart...
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Just living
We've been living a lot of life lately. After a week of birthday festivities and an extended visit from Mima, we have been out enjoying the 85+ degree weather Austin has graciously provided. There...
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This is the fourth year I've celebrated my sister's birthday here on the blog with a writing of hers. We are blessed to have books filled with the poems and stories she wrote as a teenager. She died...
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Cinco de Mayo!
Margaritas & guacamole. I don't know of a better way to improve a Monday. We celebrated yesterday at a block party downtown. Amara wasn't enthused with the picture taking but loved the mariachi...
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A Birthday Party for Miss Amara Dielle
Amara's birthday party was a wonderful day. It was lovely to celebrate her first whole year of life with my Mom and the new friends we've made here in Austin. Amara, however, wasn't feeling all...
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Hope life is treating you well...
Hi guys! How have you all been? I feel sometimes this conversation we are having is a little one sided. ;) How was your Mother's Day? Brad's brother and his wife, my beautiful and sweet as pie...
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Summertime fun
Amara and I are in the water almost every day because it's so stinkin' hot in Texas! I am resisting the urge to buy these amazing pool floats because we don't have a pool ourselves (the large and...
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Pineapple Up On Top Cake
A little twist on the pineapple upside down cake - just throw the whole thing on top! Well, half of the whole thing... Pineapple Up on Top Cake:3 cups cake flour1 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups...
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