Happy 3rd Birthday, My Sweet Son

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Three years ago today...our little family of three became four. Tanner became a big brother and I officially earned the title of "Mom of All Boys" {still hoping to remedy that some day soon}. This sweet little baby entered this world and his presence has been such a blessing in our lives. Breckin has always been the happiest, bounciest little boy with such a big spirit. He has stolen our hearts, and those of everyone he knows.

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Our First Photo as a Family of Four

First Kiss from Big Brother

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Just About 2 Years Old - First Haircut

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Happy 3rd Birthday, My Sweet Boy.

 

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Leopard Skirt

I picked up the cutest skirt at Target the other day. I simply couldn't resist.

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Fun, right? You can't go wrong with leopard...OK, well you can...but that's beside the point. I think, much like camouflage, leopard is just one of those prints that is never really out of style. There's always a stylish way to incorporate it. This skirt is great for fall. I'm wearing it right now, and {blast!}, I left my phone on the charger in my car...in the parking garage too far away to walk in the heels I'm wearing just for the sake of taking a few snapshots. So that, my loves, is a post for another day. I will style it a few ways and plaster the pics here...you're welcome. If you're looking for a mental image, today I've paired it with a black blouse and some black stiletto pumps.

Here are some inspiring ways to dress up a skirt like this...can't wait to take a cue from these gals and recreate some of these looks with some pieces in my closet!

Sienna Miller always has great style...{she also makes me want to be a blonde again, but that's another story for another day}:

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I could definitely recreate her look using my black LC by Lauren Conrad boyfriend blazer.

Jessica of Bows & Sequins has the right idea by adding a pop of pink. {I am all for pops of pink!}

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Cat from Fashion Squad blog has made the edgy pattern a bit more sweet by pairing it with a white blouse. I also love her choice of red lipstick, I think that goes great with leopard:

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So what do you think? Is there a leopard skirt in your future?

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Introducing: Olga by Eberjey

I ordered my first set of Eberjey pajamas last fall and even though it was a little out of my normal price range on pajamas, I fell in love. They were cute, soft and so comfortable.

Now they have a new collection out - Olga.

Shop the collection now!

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Monday Musings

Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green are expecting again! {OK, so I love Megan Fox; sue me.} Excited for them...their first baby, a son they named Noah, was born last September. This is the only picture I've actually seen of that little bundle of joy - they've been excellent about not parading him around for the Paparazzi to plaster all over the tabloids.

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This is a lot sooner than I expected Ms. Fox to be on the way to popping out another human again. But the girl is gorgeous and will likely bounce right back no problem! Please let this one be a girl - she needs to spread that beauty!

In other news, we celebrated Breckin's 3rd birthday this weekend at the pool with family and friends. With all the rain we've had in Charleston this entire summer, I was worried about the weather. But I got lucky that this happened to be a fairly dry weekend. We got a little sprinkle at the pool, but nothing that ruined our day.

The theme I did was construction/handyman. Breckin is very into tools right now thanks to Daddy.

 

 

We had a great time and I can't believe that this Thursday, he will actually be three. It goes by soooo fast...

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Five on Friday

Happy Friday, y'all!!!

I tell ya, I am READY for a weekend. Work has been cray-zay and I'm just ready to relax and have a good time.

Here are my Friday Five:

1. Breckin's 3rd birthday party is tomorrow. I am so excited. We are having it at the pool, so no last-minute crazy cleaning for this girl. I have spent the last few weeks piecing bits of decor together. Our theme is construction/handyman...Breckin LOVES tools. I can't wait to share pics of the special event! I can't believe on 8/8, this little guy will actually be a three-year-old. Can I even call him my baby anymore? {I think so.}

Ugh...melt my heart. ♥

2. I'm officially starting a clean eating diet on Monday. I've actually sort of already started, but I am going to be cutting out alcohol for a while and trying to carve out my abs a little bit more...I mean, my friend Tiffany posted this as her new Facebook profile pic and I was like...OK...officially motivated:

Um..yeeeeahh...she's a mother of two {the latest of whom is under age two}. And she used to party and be on the social scene quite a bit back in the day. She has for sure turned it all around. Tiffany, if you're reading: Kudos to you, girl.

What's that? Your ass is motivated now too? Yeah, thought so.

I'll be sure to share my meal plan with y'all on the blog here soon. And of course start some progress posting. But most of that will be over at my sister blog, The Gym Bunny. {Go follow that shit, now.}

3. I need some new boots for fall. I'm thinking some nice black ones...the only black ones I have that I like are sort of UGG-ish, so I want some sleek black ones that are a bit more on the classy/sleek side. I like these from Target:

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4. In keeping on task with my clean eating...I'm introducing one of the latest goods to hit the market at Trader Joes - Quinoa & Steel Cut Oatmeal:

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Quinoa is a great source of protein. I typically would work it into lunch and dinner, but this breakfast option is an awesome way to start a day of clean eating.

And lastly...

5. What do I get my soon-to-be-three-year-old for his birthday when he already has all the hand-me-down toys from Big Bro? Any ideas? Please share!

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'Round Here

I made a few updates to the blog design last night...wanted it to look a little cleaner. Still have a few tweaks I'd like to make, but for now, it's working. {Let me know whatcha think!}

Anyway, other than that, I'm crushing on some items lately...

I know I've said it before, but I have yet to buy some, and with all this rain lately in Charleston {it's crazy, really}, I know it's time to break down and get some...

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Unfortunately, this crazy, rainy summer has me wishing for fall weather...I simply cannot wait for fall fashion. I swear I'm more fashionable in the fall. Does that make sense? I think it does. Bring on the boots and scarves!

Speaking of scarves, I'm eying these beauties at Target:

{Dip-Dyed Scarf}

{Ikat Wrap Scarf}

They really have such a large scarf collection now...these say summer scarf, but they can go into fall as well of course, and plus, Charleston falls are like summers in most places anyway.

This world map cork board from Anthropologie would be perfection in Tanner's room. I am thinking about doing a vinyl world map on the wall above his navy cubical storage, but this is too cute as well.

That's all for today! xoxo

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