Camera Tricks

This is my amazing Christmas gift from my dear husband (taken with my iPhone of course). It was such a surprise and treat. I'm really excited to learn how to use it. So far I have only read the short manual to  but know that I am going to need to sit down and read the whole shebang to learn how to best use this baby. I've spent the better part of the last two years miming the use of a real camera just to prove to him that I'd use it. It had become our joke and now I have to hold up my end of the bargain. It shouldn't be a problem though. Add this to my list of things to conquer in 2013.

The Challenger

This sweet boy is about to be two years old in a few weeks and I'll tell you quite honestly, you can tell. For the most part he's a good boy but there's a temper hiding in there. It's been showing it's impatient little head these days and I'll tell ya, it's not so pretty. I've done lots of reading and know that being a toddler can be confusing and difficult, as in "I'm perfectly fine here playing, why are you making me leave?" My agenda means nothing to him and I get that. But the yelling about "no want it" can get old quickly. We all have to take a breath and regroup sometimes. However, as I write this, I'm listening to him sing his favorite song in pretty perfect pitch in his room as he falls asleep and I'll take this time to enjoy it and prepare for another adventure tomorrow. 

A New Year, A New Smoothie

The Vitamix Facebook page likes to share recipes from other bloggers and I have to say that this one from The Lunchbox Bunch is a fast new favorite!

We took a trip to the West Side Market on Saturday and picked up the ingredients for the Sweet Citrus Avocado Dreamboat (minus the parsley, we forgot). Even though we had a grumpy start to the morning we had a fun trip! And we were all really pleased with this smoothie! O even finished his which is something he hasn't really done in awhile.  

Let me know if you enjoy it too!

Boutique Bridal Bazaar

Calling the newly engaged! It's January and it's time for the second annual Boutique Bridal Bazaar hosted by Something White Bridal Boutique. I'm happy to say that I'll be participating in this year's event and I'll be sharing a table with Grey Cardigan. I've been hard at work making handmade bow ties and neckties for all the grooms and groomsmen (or father's of the bride/groom) out there plus the perfect clip on bow ties for the little men in your wedding party!

Now for the fun part! I have two tickets to raffle off for the show! Please leave a comment below (and your email) and tell me why you'd like to go! The winner will be picked at random this Friday! And if you just can't wait, tickets are available here.

Hiding Out

 

Happy 2013! A little late, I know. I've been hiding out with the family, recovering from what I guess was the flu, and prepping for an exciting event. But I'm back and I'm ready for action in 2013. Life can be crazy sometimes, and not so much other times. We are still in the apartment and hoping to get out of there soon. While the place is nice, it just isn't home and I'm starting to miss knowing where our things are. But most importantly, we are healthy, happy, and together. I hope that you can all say the same and I wish you a very prosperous year! Stay tuned for an exciting give away Monday!

Happy Friday!