A good day

You know it's going to be a good day when it's 8am, and this little bug is still asleep.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Never...

...have I been so ready for a weekend.

Today I totally woke up thinking it was Saturday, what a rude awakening.

But, I made it through my workday, and I'm celebrating with Cowboy Cookies.

{if you don't have M&M's or pecans, you can just use the chocolate chips. That's how I make them}

These are becoming my new favorite cookies.

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It's started warming up here in Nor Cal, much to my disappointment. 

Neither Ryan or I have A/C in our cars.

Yes, I know, it's crazy, but I enjoy no car payment more than I dislike no A/C.

Which makes for a ::warm:: drive home on summer days.

I cannot wear shorts to work, and I have short legs, so I prefer not to wear capris, which pretty much leaves me with long pants, skirts, or dresses.

I'm really loving all the cute summer dresses from Down East Basics.

I'm so in love with this dress.

I think this will be my anniversary gift from Ryan.

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Hope you are enjoying you're evening as much as I'm enjoying my cookies.

Back tomorrow with some finished projects.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Peek-a-boo!

Peek-a-boo

More fun at the park yesterday with the Stauffers.

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Tonight we got a Dora the explorer potty seat and some big girl pants to start the potty training soon.

Zoe was so excited she wanted to wear them over her diaper. 

She kept saying, " So Cute!" 

We're not starting just yet, but laying down the framework :)

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I just love this picture that Aly took. It's so Zoe.

I've lost my scrapbook mojo. This was the last page I was able to make.

I think I need a scrapbooking break for now.

I'm really wanting to crochet a baby blanket, with soft grey and white stripes. Only, I forgot how to crochet. So I need to find someone who can remind me how to do it.

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Ryan finished his finals today! Hooray!

Hopefully we can celebrate this weekend with some R&R .

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

I had a lovely day with a yummy breakfast and dinner by Ryan and a sweet card.

 I even got a little scrapbooking done too!

 

inside the envelope is a note to Zoe with all of her favorite things right now.

 I scraplifted Jennifer Johner for this layout. 

She has such a funky style I love, but can't replicate, so this is my attempt.

Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

Problem meet Solution!

Dilema: It's Sunday, and I'm all out of powder foundation. I can't go to the store, what's a girl to do?

Solution: Sneak into your toddler's room and borrow the baby powder!

Step 1: Apply liquid foundation as usual.

Step 2: Use big fluffy brush and apply small amounts of baby powder in place of powder foundation.

Step 3: Fool everyone! & Enjoy the baby fresh scent on your face :)

I was shocked at how similar it is to my regular powder foundation. I'm not sure of the long term effects of this or anything, but in a pinch it sure works out great.

{It's now Tuesday and I still haven't gotten new powder make-up.}

Happy Tuesday everyone!



XOXO,

Holly & Co.

23 Months

::: Listen, Do you hear that?:::

That's what Zoe is saying in this picture. 

She's growing up way too fast. 

We went to the Dr. last week and she's 95% for height.

She's hit a growth spurt recently.

She loves to jump on the bed.

She loves to eat cutie oranges. (she calls them "boranges")

She loves puzzles.

 She gives the best hugs ever.

She loves bubble baths.

 Her favorite movie is Kung Fu panda.

& 

She loves going to the park.

I'm still trying to decide what we're going to do for her birthday.

I'd really love to get away for the weekend to the beach, but a simple party will probably be the result.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.

inspired - National Scrapbook Day

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

Jamie and I finally got to crop together last night. She smoked and made a bunch of layouts. I only got 2 done. {*ETA: Jamie did not actually smoke, but she showed me up by how fast she was on getting her layouts done.}But I really like what I got done.

The pictures Aly took gave me some inspiration, so I've been having a good time.

Hope you're having a great weekend.

XOXO,

Holly & Co.