I love my growing family

Until about four years ago, the youngest person in my family (on my dad's side) was in her early 20's.

 During family gatherings you would hear several times how 'nice' it would be to have kids running around.

Well look at us now...

I just LOVE this picture.

My grandparents (Memaw and Grandpa), with some of their grand-kids, and great grand-kids.

I can't wait to print this picture, frame it, and put it on the shelf in Booges room.

I love family pictures... and this one really make my heart happy.

(more pictures from Denver will be posted soon)

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO

Renae

oh how I've missed my computer, my blog, and all of you {hello}

Hello Wednesday (night)

Hello reality, we had such a wonderful vacation

Hello cold fall like (kinda snowy) Chicago weather, and goodbye sunny spring Denver

Hello to my 9 month old baby boy who started walking

Hello to running noses and fevers... Hello to teething cranky babies

Hello to all of you!

Booges and I are back from vacation, we had such a wonderful time visiting my family in Denver.

We celebrated my moms birthday, visited lots of family and friends, and did a lot of relaxing.

Pictures of course will be posted soon, but for now, it's time for bed.

Going back to work from a long vacation can be hard, I'm going to need all the sleep I can get.

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae

My Love affair with Etsy... wrist cuffs (week 3)

Etsy Love

So while catching up on my (blog) reading, I came across this tutorial on how to make a lace tie bracelet.

Check it out here.

Ashley at Little Miss Momma is so stinkin' cute and comes up with the best DIY crafty ideas for jewelry.

Super simple and super adorable.

I just love this alternative to a standard bracelet and I HAD to turn to my Etsy for more...

and here are a few of my favorites.

Vintage Style Crocheted Wrist Cuff in Sunrise Colors

Loose Threads

EcoCuff Unique Tree Limb Button on Rustic Leather Band

Green Belts

Green Felt Recycled Beaded Bracelet

Heart Felt Gifts

Mylie- Feathered Cuff

LovMely

I'm going to have to take a stab of making one of these for myself.

Do you prefer standard jewelry or the bold statements of funky alternatives?

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae

What I'm Loving Wednesday {overload}

Happy Wednesday Dear Friends!

I missed last weeks WILW post so I'm going to make up for it this week...

I'm Loving Blueberries!!

Blueberry coffee, scones, fresh out of the fridge, tea, muffins... I can't get enough!

I'm Loving that this time next week, Booges and I will be on a plane to Denver to visit my family.

he was so little the last time my dad, mom, and brother seen him.

I'm Loving that Booges is standing on his own without holding on to anything

he loves playing with pillows

I'm Loving that one of my favorite Etsy necklaces lives around my neck

I couldn't take it... I had to by it.

I'm {also} Loving that one of my favorite Etsy scarves was shipped to me this week

{again} I just had to have it!

I'm Loving our JC Penny photo shot we did this past weekend

these are some of my favorites

I'm Loving that I added this watch to the other 2 colored silicone watches I already have

 

(well it's on the way to me.. I've done a lot of online shopping these past 2 weeks, all for myself!)

This grey watch with live in the watch box {when it's not on my wrist} next to the navy and white already there.

I'm Loving all the baby boys that are entering my life

My cousin and his wife welcomed this sweet baby into the world

 Jackson

 born 03/04/11 7 lbs 5 oz and 19 1/4 inches long.

also, one of my best friends called me today, she had her ultrasound and is having a sweet baby boy

I'm Loving this season of American Idol

I stopped watching American Idol seasons ago, but for some reason I started watching it again

I think that Steven Tyler might have something to do with it... I love him as a judge.

I warned you it was a WILW overload

What are you Loving this week?

this post is linked up with Jamie, link up too and join the fun.

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae

strawberries and white shirts don't mix...

Hello Lovelies!

I haven't been posting in the past week... it's been BUSY!!

Getting ready for my Denver trip next week is taking up more time then I thought.

I will be catching upon post later this week.. I miss you all.

Hope everything is good with all of you!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae

9 month photo shot

We took Booges for his 9 month Dr appt and pictures...

He's getting so big. 20 lbs 6 oz and 28 3/4 inches long.

How and when did we get her in 9 (very) short months?

This is how it all started

and today this is what we have today

He's now standing on his own without holding on to anything... and took his first 2 steps, and waved for the first time this weekend... My Heart is Full!

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae





Tuesday... Tuesday already?!?!!

 I have so much to do before I leave for Denver. Yes, I know it's still 2 weeks away, but traveling with a baby requires a lot of planning and thought. I don't want to forget his favorite things... I have so many list, I need a list to keep track of them, LOL.

Anywho... it's time to share my Ten on Tuesday

link up here and share ten with us.

I {HEART} Tarte cosmetics. 

I love that they are made from natural ingredants.  

So, in honor of my make-up bag...

 I'm going to share with you 10 of my favorite Tarte products that live in my sweet little bag.

But first, I just love my eco friendly bag and brush collection, I have a share a picture.

(I found this picture of the whole collection online... I own ever piece)

Eco Tools teamed up with Alicia Silvestone for this collection. I just love it!

OK, now on to my 10 must haves... picture style of course.

1. Smooth Operator tinted moisturizer

2. Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush

3. Lights, Camera, Lash mascara

4. Provocateur Pressed Mineral powder

5. Vitamin Infused lip gloss

6. The Eraser 4-in-1 concealer

7. Eyeshadow (many colors)

8. Mineral Powder bronzer

9. EmphasEyes high difinition brow pencil

10. Natural lip sheer

What is in your beauty bag that you just love?

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae