my heart is grateful for: as i mentioned on my baby update thursday, i have had severe back pain for about a week now {as in not able to move at all without pain going all the way down my left leg/glut/back} it’s been debilitating and i can’t wait to have my…
in my faith
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five tips for hosting a memorable friendsgiving
this is such a wonderful time of year. it’s a time for giving thanks and gratitude with your family. however, our friends can be family to use too. even if it’s not on the exact day, you can still host a gathering to show how…
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oh baby | thirty-one weeks
how far along? | 31 weeks due date: january 14, 2016 baby’s size | baby is the size of a pineapple– 2.5-3.8 pounds and 15.2-16.7 inches long gender | a baby boy! hopefully he’s half as cute as his dad feeling | i feel really good; however, my sciatic nerve in my…
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an autumn | storybook baby shower {part one}
on saturday, october 17, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law threw me an adorable autumn | storybook themed baby shower here in charlotte. it was beautiful, memorable and so much fun. i was twenty-seven weeks along and loved being surrounded by family and friends to celebrate baby…
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a grateful heart + weekend snapshots
hello to you on this monday morning. i hope you had a wonderful weekend! today i am sharing some things i am grateful for; along with some snapshots from my weekend. this was one of our last ‘free’ weekend until the middle of december…
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currently {november edition}
cooking | i will be honest, i am not the best cook in town. however, i have really been trying! we have been enjoying my mom’s homemade soups at our house {chili, vegetable, and chicken and rice} cheese boards, and homemade pizzas. i am also…
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goal setting {november edition}
hi! i am back for another month of goal setting. i am starting to realize {and have been told this for years} that my day is spent filled with countless things to do; one big hustle and bustle. my best friend {more like a close sister to me}…
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a grateful heart: a loving mom and dad
when my parents arrived friday, they explored the south park area of charlotte and sent me an adorable selfie from nordstrom cafe how cute are they- little lovebirds a forty year relationship still going strong {my parents were good friends before dating/marrying in ’81} this…
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a southern backyard wedding
on october 10, mr. monaco and i attended the most beautiful outdoor wedding in fort mill, south carolina {very close to charlotte}. it took place in their backyard and was so lovely; so well thought out. despite an abundant amount of rain {nothing some tents/straw…