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Plus, it's adorable...don't you think?

I also wish I had a lot more dresses in my closet to choose from.

Another day. Another time.

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For the past couple of months, I really have been thinking about a "new look" for me since it's been a hot minute that I've done a real change to my hair; other than color and trim it. At first I wanted to go short again with a bob, but I already know how much I would miss my long hair. Maybe I'll save that for this summer....maybe. With this thought tapping around loudly in my head, after a a little more consideration and also inspiration from these pictures of misses Mischa & Reese...I've decided on some bangs. It's been a few years since I had them, so why not? I'm not so much into very thick bangs though...so I hope to be able to pull off the wispy Reese Witherspoon cut. Crossed fingers that I can find someone I can trust enough to do this for me.

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Isn't she just adorable? And...what cute bangs that she has going on here. Such a cutie-patootie.

I love every single one of your facial expressions.

I love how cute you are when I make you wear my hats.

I love being able to kiss you whenever.

I love how you mindfully allow me to call you sweet cupcake.

I love how you're a 20 something, but a 40 year old at heart.

I love that even though we are approaching our half year mark, it still feels like yesterday was brand new.

I heart you.

A lot!

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A simple message that caught my eye. I hope it caught yours too.

Happy Monday!

Why can't I get this song out of my head! Urgh.Don't be upset with me if I openly admit that I'm not such a big fan of Miley Cyrus.I feel like I need to post this to get it out of my head.I don't think my blog is my thought disposal, but it seems to work.If you like her, enjoy.If you don't, sorry for this post.

 

GAH, I heart this woman's street style & her hair is fabulous -- all the freaken time, I swear!

Sorry for the overload, but you know you enjoyed it. :)

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Dearest Nancy,

I only hope that this new job will bring you more doors and opportunity than you can imagine! Take flight of your dreams and as our parents would say....knowledge is powerful, but attitude is everything. If you happen to stumble across this post(since I know you stalk my blog...hehe), I hope you know that I am incredibly happy for you! Also, even though I have already congratulated you in person, being me...a post on blogger was necessary! You go Nancia! Oh yes....lastly, it also doesn't hurt that you look cute as can be in your little uniform!

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Take a deep breath of this beautiful fresh air that has been graciously given to us and know this. You are loved. Just look around! Give a moment to your eyes and see how our generous world feeds our inspiration. This is a perfect time to pause our tenacious strides and tell our loved ones how much we really love them. Go ahead, no do it -- glance a long and dearing look into the mirror and tell yourself how incredible and grand you are.

Guys & gals -- today is Saturday, August 28th of 2010 and you know what? I can not believe that it is the end of August already. I recall when people much older than I talked about how time flew, but of course as a kid I never understood why. As a child -- where time is endless, you always want time to go faster. You want to grow up and become an adult. You want to complete and accomplish so many things. One of my favorite memories with my sisters is when we all would play house, or in this case...apartments. We would turn our rooms into apartments and make our own credit cards/money/grown up bills. Yeah, we were pretty creative. Haha. Now that I am an adult -- ironically enough being in the exact same scenario that I pretended to play as a child, I wish I had a slow motion button or even a pause button. Some sort of button, well...any kind of button for that matter that would help me ease the rolling wheels of time.

Right now at 22...going on 23 too soon, people will tell me -- "Oh! You're still so young!", "You have plenty of time!", "Do it (what ever "it" may be) now while you're still young!" -- why do I still feel like I have no time? Maybe it's the same feeling I had as a kid? The same scenario....except 10+ years later. I guess the concept that keeps me sort of sane is my focus on what's happening now. "Carpe Diem" more like it. Though I am fully aware of the importance for planning ahead and the future....I don't plan on loosing sight of the moment and making priceless memories. So, when ever I get all nervous and scared that time is flying too fast (which will probably be more often than never) -- I will think of right now. This moment.

Here's a gift for your eyes and a family that knows how to embrace each moment & memory. Click here to watch and see adorable babies!

Inspriday

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Woo hoo guys! Do you guys remember my post about me winning the TOMS giveaway hosted by the lovely Michelle at Living a Life of Love blog? Well, I just wanted to do a follow up post because they're here! OH....I love them so!

I love the design inside these shoes....tres cute! Plus, they are incredibly comfortable!

I even got a TOMS mini flag and sticker that will soon be on the back of my Fit's window.

I hope this doesn't seem like any boasting guys because that's not the point at all. I hope you all enjoy my sharing, but my most favorite thing about TOMS is it's mission. The consideration of purchasing one pair in order to give another pair to someone in need is a smile in my heart. Michelle is such a wonderful person for a giveaway like this one and it really does make my heart smile knowing that while I'm wearing these TOMS, someone else who needs them will be wearing theirs too. I'm probably going to buy another pair soon, just because I have fallen in love with these! So, be a lover of life.....buy a pair of TOMS! :)

The pops. {Ben}

The mama.{Jane}

The amazing food. {Pot luck style!}

Baby games galore.

Mego & Kimbug

Ben's mama, Sharon, and Roman! {He is sooooo cute!}

The girlies with their crafted balloons.

Nancy's great idea to the left and Jane's gift to the shower helpers. You're awesome Jane!

Future mama & Nancy -- {the baby shower hostess}.

Again -- Dearest soon to be parents: Jane & Ben,

I am so utterly excited for you both and as you can see, we all love you guys so very much. We're all anticipating Scott Jude's arrival and I hope you don't mind if I spoil him once he gets here. I am so happy to have been a part of this moment with you two. I love you guys forever and tomorrow.