Thoughtful Thursday

My Christmas Wish List

Love that!! It's that time of the year. I love Christmas and although its not all about the presents in this house, Joe is insisting on a wish list for me. While I certainly do not need any of this, these are things that I am loving and would be happy to have under my Christmas tree!

Cute earrings from Kendra Scott

Love this bracelet!!

I have heard great things about this book!

I really want a salt dip for my kosher salt. I love how this one looks vintage.

Love these Mud Pie house slippers

I love this green Coach bag!!

I love these antique Japanese fishing floats and would love to start a collection.

Pretty bracelet from Stella and Dot

Popover Pan from William Sonoma

Cute owl speaker from West Elm

Of course I wouldn't be too sad if I had one of these waiting for me in the driveway with a big red bow. Isn't that everyone's dream?

Sally- Nine Months

Baby Girl-

I seriously cannot believe that you are already nine months old!! I remember seeing all of your sweet fall clothes hanging in your closet before you were born and it seemed like so long before you would be wearing them...and here you are wearing them. Time is certainly flying by and we are having so much fun! I cannot imagine life without seeing your smiling face everyday. You have the sweetest personality and wake up happy everyday. We love you to the moon and back!!

 You are officially standing up in your crib and are quite proud of yourself!!

You took a bath in your sitting up bathtub for the first time and loved it!

Poppy had to go to the hospital. We visited him a few times. 


You have been so sweet....putting your head on my shoulder when you are sleepy....I love these moments!



You love going for walks along the Wolf River...there are so many things to look at!



You love Yo Gabba Gabba...Daddy and I find ourselves singing all the songs now.



You took your first bubble bath!

Daddy left for training in Kansas for 2.5 weeks.

You started holding your bottle all by yourself...so big!!

You are still eating solids 3 times a day. You LOVE bananas and green beans the best! You also like pears, peaches, mango, applesauce, and strawberries. We tried to give you a puff but you acted like you did not like the hard texture in your mouth and gagged...ha! We will try again soon.

You weigh 17 pounds and are wearing mostly 6-9 month clothes. Some 9 month things actually fit too!!

Your hair is growing so fast but its still so light colored...where in the world did that come from?!

We drove to Atlanta and back in one day and you went to IKEA for the first time! You did a great job but when we were about 2 hours from home you were DONE and ready to be home!

We celebrated your first halloween!

You have been so chatty lately....here are some videos:

Sally's First Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving weekend was pretty low key this year. My brother and his wife came in town from Jackson, MS and stayed with us for the weekend. 

Michelle and Sally

Sally wore her first jeans!

We ate some yummy food, did the kitchen demo, shopped and relaxed. 

We are starting our kitchen remodel next week and Joe decided he would demo it so we could save some money. Drew and Joe took out all the cabinets and appliances...Yup....they decided to do this before Thanksgiving Day....so I had no where to cook....I went to my dads :)

Joe and Drew took the old kitchen cabinets and hung them up in the garage so Joe can store all of his tools/supplies/etc.

And here is what my kitchen looks like now...a wall is gone!!

On Thanksgiving morning, Sally and I watched the parade and looks at the Black Friday ads. 

I made a turkey veggie platter (thanks Pinterest!), a chocolate pecan pie and a yummy salad. We went down to my Aunt and Uncles in Mississippi and spent time with our family. 

Joe and Sally

She is officially crawling!!!

  She is pulling up on EVERYTHING!!!

 My sweet girl!!!

On Thanksgiving night, Joe and I put Sally to bed and left her at home with Drew and Michelle (my brother and sister in law) and we went to Best Buy to get a new TV. We were in line for over 4 hours but we got a GREAT deal!!