Weekend Recap: Baby Shower!

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Welcome back from the weekend, lovely readers! What a fantastic couple of days, even though I do feel as though I've been living out of a suitcase!

We had the best time celebrating the coming of Baby Jax! Enough talk, I know you want to see some pictures, right?

Here you go....

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 Our gifts for Baby Jax! What's inside? All of his bath time necessities!

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If there's incredible dessert, you know I'm taking a picture of it- pink lemonade, chocolate-chocolate, & pumpkin-cream cheese cupcakes!

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 Sweet Hanna and me at the shower.

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 Look at all the gifts! Everything Baby J could ever want!

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 The beautiful momma-to-be!

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Momma and Dad opening gifts!

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Can't wait to hold that little sweetie!

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We couldn't have asked for a better weekend. It was such a nice break from the rat-race I've been running lately. The nursery is just perfect, too! I will be sure to take pictures during my next visit- Baby J will be here then!

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When I got home yesterday evening, the fun didn't stop. Look what was waiting at my door step from Sarah at Southern Belle Fashionista!

Lilly cups and the most precious card!

Close-up on the adorable turtle design.

Thank you, Miss Sarah! You're such a doll! Love you so much!

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Happy Monday, gang! If you have today off (like me) I hope you're enjoying this great start to the week!

Love love,

Music Info:

Artist: Natalie Cole

Song: This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

Weekend Wishes (Oh Baby, Baby)

(What ever shall I pack?)

(All photos from the incredibly talented Stephanie Rausser)

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Today I'm heading to Winston Salem, NC with my parents to celebrate a baby shower for my parents' best friends' daughter! My parents have been friends with this couple for nearly thirty years, they're practically family. 

I can't wait to relax for a couple of days celebrating such an exciting occasion (it's a boy, by the way)! The gifts are wrapped, bags are packed and ready to go!

See you back here on Monday, everyone!

xoxo,

Music Info:
Artist: Lauryn Hill
Song: Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Pink and Green Thursday: Calendar Girls

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As you know, Thursday is my favorite blogging day. However, today I'm especially fond of it because I'm hitting the road to see my beau, and I just couldn't be happier!
I mentioned last week that he's been away on an extended business trip, and its been well over a week since we've seen each other. We are both giddy with excitement! He'll be coming home next weekend, but a mini vacation never hurt anyone, right?!

I found these gorgeous calendar images from the always inspiring Stephanie Rausser. (Remember these adorable photos of her daughter on their Parisian adventure?!) Seeing as I've been counting down the days on my own calendar until I'm off to see B, this post seemed most fitting for today.

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(Images via Stephanie Rausser Photography)


"The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time."

-Abraham Lincoln


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I'll see you back here next week with a little recap from our weekend together. I'm thinking maybe it's time to share some photos of the beau?!

Cheers to each of you!

XoXo

Pink and Green Thursday: Kiki + Coco in Paris

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If you aren't familiar with Stephanie Rausser's amazing photography allow me to introduce you. I've posted some of her photos on the blog before, if you remember. She is utterly fantastic at what she does and manages to capture some of the most lovely and special moments. I just can't get enough. I was browsing last night in my saved images and came across that adorable bath picture and remembered that there was a video to go along with it. Stephanie and her family took a trip to Paris, and she documented her daughter's entire Parisian adventure with her little doll.

It is positively one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. Kiki and Coco in Paris is such a delight and will leave you grinning from ear-to-ear!

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Incredibly charming, yes?

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I'm linking up with my gorgeous Trishy today for Pink & Green Thursday! Head on over and link up with some of your pink and green picks! I'm so happy you're hosting today, my love!

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In blog news, I have a very special announcement! 

(Drum roll, please)

I am collaborating with the lovely Sarah Ann of Bon Blog Design on a fabulous custom blog design! I am over-the-moon excited and can't wait for the big reveal! It's going to be a couple weeks but I thought, hey, why not give you a heads up?! Something to look forward to, gang!

Have a fantastic Thursday!

Doris Day- "Que Sera Sera"