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}…
in my heart.
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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 book review: bringing up bebe
excerpt from the back of the book: “marvelous… like julia child, who translated the secrets of french cuisine, druckerman has investigated and distilled the essentials of french child-rearing.” —npr when american journalist pamela druckerman had a baby in paris, she didn’t aspire to become a…
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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…
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grateful heart: up + a letter to our unborn baby
last night mr. monaco shared this {video} with me and i got teary-eyed. we set up a picnic in the living room- my mom’s homemade chili, a cheeseboard {trader joe’s cranberry/pumpkin crackers are a must-try you all!}, a cinnamon candle burning and tony bennett’s station on…
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happy two years, twine and twig style!
yesterday marked the second anniversary of two sisters in charlotte {they are both so sweet!} launching the incredible company, twine and twig. i was fortunate enough to attend the launch party and loved every second of it! they have created a line of jewelry that reflects both…
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a grateful heart
this week my heart is grateful for: it was such a great weekend {just beautiful!} and there is so much to be thankful for… – our charlotte shower was on saturday! it was an autumn-storybook themed shower and was so, so lovely. i loved celebrating…
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hocus pocus
fall in charlotte brings back lots of memories. i moved here in the summer of 2007 and that fall was one of my all-time favorites {despite teaching two subjects as a first year teacher/coaching the golf team until dusk, re-locating from columbus, ohio only knowing…
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oh baby | twenty-seven weeks
how far along? | 27 weeks due date: january 14, 2016 baby’s size | baby is the size of a rutabaga — 13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 pounds {i shared our first baby shower with you all this week- i also love this vibrant coral and green fiesta themed…