Top 2 Tuesday

I am so happy to start TOP 2 TUESDAY and linking up with Tay at The Undomestic Momma.  I always look forward to logging on to her blog on Tuesdays to see her top favorites!! She is one super sweet lady!!

Top 2 Favorite Old Pictures

Number 1

This picture makes me laugh every time I see it!! Me and my Brother (one of my best friends) Esteban. We used to go visit my Uncle in California when we were younger... this is how he used to send us to bed.. FUNNY!!

And here we are now (well about 5 years ago)

Number 2

This is a picture from the day we brought Oliver home... he was so tiny (well compared to his daddy, everyone is tiny). I can't believe that in a few short weeks, he'll be 5 months. I just heart this picture... so sweet!

And here he is now

Thank you for stopping by...

Peace and Love

XOXO,

Renae 

30 day blog challenge - day 8

Day 8- A place you've traveled to
I heart the idea of travelling... however I don't do it as often and I wish. These days my travels consist of me going to Denver to visit family... SO, I have decided to share a little of my mom's first trip to IL.

(I'm linking up with Kate for this challenge)

My mom came to visit me (finally after living here a year)... and we had so much fun!! I took her down town and she had a wonderful time.

a reflection of us through the 'bean'

I love this view

me on the ferris wheel at Navy Pier

my silly mom on the ferris wheel

looking down at the merry-go-round... it's a long way down

We did so much more... I wish I would have had an extra set of batteries for my camera... BOO!

Thank you for stopping by

Peace and Love
xoxo,
Renae

30 day blog challenge- days 1-7

So... I figured this would be a perfect way to start blogging... with a challenge, found here at Kate's blog.


Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts

Hey There! My name is Renae and I'll be 29 in a few weeks (YAY!). I have a beautiful 4 month old son, Oliver aka Boogie, and a wonderful boyfriend, Shawn aka The Man. I grew up in Colorado, but for last 5 years I've been here in Chicago.


1. I have never broken a bone in my body
2. I got the scar on my forehead from chasing my uncle through the parking lot at Disneyland when I was young... ran into a side mirror on a HUGE truck.
3. I have been working for the same company since I was 20
4. This is my first blog post
5. I love being crafty, I just started an inspiration journal and I love it
6. I use ... why to much when typing, and I will not stop
7. I have a pink shirt and for the last 3 years everytime I take a picture with my lil sister I'm wearing that shirt (so unplanned)
8. Coffee makes me happy
9. I have a love affair with scarves... I buy at least 8 every year
10. I love to buy nail polish, but hardly paint my nails
11. I don't like chocolate ice cream
12. I graduated High School from the same school my parents did
13. I will not keep a pen if it's missing the cap
14. I love white daisies... I think they are better then roses
15. I haven't been in school for years, but LOVE the back to school season... I love looking and all the supplies, I always have.




Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name



My blog name is what it is... oliversinspiredmama. When my son was born 4 months ago, I was suddenly inspired to do all the things I always said I was going to do/start but always made an excuse or couldn't 'find' the time. *hints this post... I've wanted to blog for years, but have been to afraid to start one.




Day 3-Your first love




Ok so...My first love isn't a past boyfriend, he is my very bestest friend... Satwian

I do believe we have many 'soulmates', and this man is one of mine. I couldn't have asked for a better friend. Satwian and I have been friends for about 12 years.




Day 4-Your parents




I LOVE MY PARENTS!! I don't know my parents to be together, the divorced when I was very young... however they both are very special to me. And they are wonderful grandparents to my 'Boogies'. What more could I ask for?

Day 5-Your siblings

I adore my siblings... I am the oldest of 4. I have 2 brothers and a sister.


Esteban is really one of my best friends. We are only a year and 10 days apart!

Domanica is super sweet... always willing to help someone in need.
Here... is the pink shirt I was talking about before... (here are 2 of the 3)

This is the first one (about 5 years ago)

This one is about 2 years ago

Adrien the rebel (or should I say middle child syndrome) I love him just the same



Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy

I have so many pictures that make me happy... but here's a few

Jasmine (my cousins beautiful daughter)

mine and Shawns first date

walks with Oliver

a field of white daisies

colorful fall leaves



Day 7- Favorite Movies

Here is a small list of some of my favorite movies...

Brown Sugar

Where the Heart Is

50 First Dates

The Secret Life of Bees

Forrest Gump

The Holiday

Love Jones

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace and Love
XOXO,
Renae