I truly love a good yearly planner, and I’ve used one forever and ever and ever; however, after Isla was born, mine got left behind in my laptop bag that hasn’t been opened since June. My organization was shocking, which is totally understandable for the first weeks or months. 7 months in? Maybe not so much.
I was really excited to get my Sugar Paper planner for Christmas, but even more excited when I found out last week that I had won a Simplified Planner from Christina Leigh’s 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. It seemed perfect timing, as Emily Ley (owner/creator of the Simplified Planner) gave birth to her adorable baby twins last week, and I couldn’t stop crying when she posted this photo on Instagram. What is wrong with me? I now want twins really, really, really badly.
So, besides twin babies (whom I do not know) being born, other highlights of the week included:
- Two lunch dates to Ruggles Green with the most adorable babies – Hollis (11 months old and a walking machine) and Alexander (please see photo below to understand my utter obsession) – I love catching up with their sweet moms too, especially while eating a Texas Goat Cheese Salad
- Finishing the editing on my video for Milk Nursingwear – it’s being reviewed, but I’ll be able to show it soon!
- Participating in the 30 day challenge with 89.3 KSBJ, which is a local Christian radio station – I seriously cannot be in a bad mood while listening to this station (and when Broken Vessels is on… my heart is extra happy). I’ve also started the She Reads Truth Bible study and am obsessed. Can we talk about the content, as well as the beautiful graphics?
- Traveling to Galveston for our niece’s Christening, which was beautiful – Ana is a champion and slept through 90% of it, then cried for only a second (during the dunking, which is understandable!)
- Laughing and laughing when I looked over at Isla one morning as I got ready to see that she had climbed on the scale and was standing up, examining herself in the mirror (handy though, she weigh 19 pounds now… avocado and sweet potatoes are chunking her up!)
- Receiving a beautiful package for Isla from Janie and Jack and getting some cute little jeans and a top from Nordstrom for her as well (does anyone ever do returns without buying something??) – also, let’s talk about how I only buy clothes for Isla now – this is the definition of being a mom!
- Enjoying time with my older sister and both of Isla’s grandmas who came to visit this week and play with Isla
I felt awfully sick on Saturday (I kept Googling symptoms of an Appendicitis, but turns out I have a cold, ha!). A very laid back day helped me get back on my feet quickly. How was your week? What were your highlights?
PS The winner of the Isla necklace giveaway was Joanna Murnan! Congratulations!!
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Looks like a fun week. Isla is certainly an active little lady!! Sorry to hear about your cold. Drink lots of Emergen-C!
Thank you!! I bought some on Monday!!! I’m definitely trying to get back – just the sniffles now! xo
I hope you’re feeling better! I’m still sidelined by the most persistent sinus infection ever but hope it’s on its way out soon. Ugh.
Also, I nominated you for a Real Neat Blog Award because I love your posts (and giveaways, haha!). I linked to you here: http://tenthousandhourmama.com/2015/02/02/real-neat-blog-award-and-7-questions/
Keep it up!
Oh no, I hope your sinus infection is clearing up!! Thank you so much for the nomination – hopping over to check it out now. I super, duper appreciate it, Catherine! Lots of xoxoxoox’s
Thanks—getting better slowly but surely. 🙂 xo’s back atcha!
I almost teared up at the picture of the twins too! So beautiful. I looooove She Reads Truth and being able to use their graphics as a background on my phone as a constant reminder. That picture of Isla of the scale is perfect.
It is soooo beautiful. Two tiny humans who have been embracing for months already. Does it get sweeter?? I have the She Reads Truth as my background too! Isla got replaced 😉 Ha – I’m glad you like the scale photo too, it’s my favorite. xo
Thank you for the link to the bible study you are participating in. I have been searching for just the right one and I think this one will be the keeper! Blessings to you my friend.
Laurie! Makes me so happy to hear that you like the She Reads Truth – love connecting on things like that. Blessings to YOU! xoxo
Oh babe, glad to hear you are on the mend. I love the tone of this post, so candid. Feels like we were just catching up over some tea. BTW, I think I may know of some tips for conceiving twins 😉 xoxox
Yes, let’s catch up over tea. Please! And telllllllll me your sexy secrets!!!!!
Adorable photos! I love listening to 103.7. 89.3 is good too, but sometimes a little less modern. Definitely in a better mood in traffic when I listen to those stations! If you haven’t listened to the Air1 traffic song, you must: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMc3nwUOVzo
xxChristie
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I haven’t even heard of 103.7 – you are so much trendier than me! Going to tune into that tomorrow (do people even say “tune into” anymore???). Hahah listening to the traffic song now… laughing.
Those denim jeans… I die.
Ah, me too, Amy, me too.
You have such a lovely family and a great blog 🙂 Really enjoyed the layout and everything!
Thank you so much, Mikéla (love your name btw). I appreciate your kind words!!! xo