Five On Friday

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The past 2 months have been wonderful with two kids...but also very tiring. I think we tend to block out the sleepless nights when deciding to have another baby lol. As much as I would like to say we could possibly have 3 kids, I know that is simply not the case.  I feel so very blessed to have two beautiful and healthy children and I now know that Henry has completed our family. 

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I'm excited that the next few months have me doing a lot of traveling. Disneyland in August, Disney World in September and now this:

We have been invited to our good friends wedding...in the Hamptons! We are heading up there for a long weekend in October and I am so excited. Little man is staying with the bestie and Sally is going to come with us. Its been about 7 years since we were up there last and I cant wait to explore the area with her. 

We are going to stay a few extra days in the city and have some fun things planned. 

Thanks to Joe's Hilton points, we are staying at the super swanky and historic Waldorf Astoria!! I'm hoping to hit up the Empire State Building, Staten Island Ferry, the huge Toys R Us (so very sad they  closed FAO Schwartz!), Serendipity, Central Park, etc. Its going to be so fun!!

Oh and I maybe booked a Disney cruise for fall of 2017 last week too!

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I am so very excited for the kickoff of my MOPS group. I am the craft coordinator again this year and already have so many fun things planned. We had our retreat last weekend and it was a blast seeing all my sweet friends and planning for the year. 

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I started back with my running a few weeks ago thanks to a Women's Walk/Run program here in town. Of course I'm running with my favorite running buddy (cousin/friend Meredith). I will say that it is SO hot. Why can't they do this program in the fall or winter. Anyways, between running and going back to my dance classes at the gym, I have lost 5 pounds. I have been doing weight watchers but honestly havent been following it as closely as I should. Still, every week the scale goes down a little....so I'll take it!!

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Joe got a new truck! He pretty much had this same one but it wasn't as big and was pretty cramped holding two carseats in the back. My poor knees were right up against the dashboard (not safe!) to make room for Henry behind me. 

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Fall Pictures and Alice In Wonderland Photo Shoot

We had some family pictures done a few months back and I realized I never shared them on the blog. I knew we would use one for Christmas cards but I also wanted to get some of Sally too. She is super into Alice in Wonderland so I had to get some themed pictures. These pictures were taken by Jennifer Davenport Photography. She is super talented!! Enjoy!

Family Pictures {Spring 2013}

I bought a Groupon several months back for a one hour photo session with a local photographer. I decided to have the pictures done at the Arlington town square. Although I am not IN LOVE with these pictures (or the photographer for that matter), I am happy with the way that everything turned out. I have learned though that if a photographer offers a good deal on Groupon/Living Social, etc. BEWARE! They either need the business really bad or they sell too many deals and have a hard time either fitting you in or getting your disc to you.

Enjoy the pictures ;)

Mother's Day

This was my second Mother's Day with Miss Sally and we had a fabulous day. We started out with a lazy morning. Joe got up with the baby so I could sleep in. Unfortunately I was wide awake and decided to go on and get up. I also let Joe get back in the bed and I fed Sally breakfast and we played in her room. After her midmorning nap, we went to lunch at Soul Fish in Cooper-Young. 

 After lunch, we went to the Memphis Zoo. We are members and try to go every few weeks. Sally is getting to the age where she gets so excited to see all of the animals. Her favorites were the monkeys (of course), the giraffes and the ducks. 

For dinner, we went to eat at Firebirds. It was delicious as usual! Joe and Sally were good little shoppers and builders. Sally got me running water bottle that is going to be super handy!



 Joe built me the most beautiful, rustic table for the entry hall. It is made from old barn wood and is so special since he made it. I LOVE it!!  I just need to style it up a bit.

My Mama {Day 12}

Today's topic is to blog about something I miss. Well today is an appropriate day to blog about my sweet mama :)

Even though my mother isn't with us on this Earth anymore. I know she is with us in spirit. 

I think about her at least once a day and it makes me so sad that she is not here to share in the joy of little Sally. Yup, my mama's name was Sally too. That is why I now have a Sally of my own. 

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 My mother was the most supportive and loving mom that a child could ever have.

 I am so fortunate that she was able to stay home with me when I was little and I love all the memories I have of us together.

 I am so happy that she stayed on Earth long enough to meet Joe and be present at our wedding. I know it gave her so much joy to see me so happy with a man that she had been able to meet, spend time with and love.

 Happy Mother's Day Mommy! I love you and miss you every day!