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this weekend was all about matilda, as it should be! our baby girl is now a "preschooler" according to babycenter. say what? before i was pregnant i would obsessively go to that website and read about pregnancy success stories and when i got pregnant i used it all the time to see what was happening each week. now, i never look at it! i don't need to, i have this living, breathing beautiful girl growing so fast before my eyes. it's amazing really.









we went to the atlanta zoo and had a cookout with delicious burgers on the grill. quinoa mac and cheese, stewarts orange cream soda, and heavenly cupcakes from miss mamie's. may i recommend the sweet potato. you're welcome.

matilda received so many sweet phone calls, cards, messages, and treats from our sweet family and friends. we felt really blessed by everyone that made a fuss over her. it really means so much to us to feel the love! birthdays mean a lot to me, especially hers.

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sunday lazy sunday

well, not much organizing to report here.



this was as far as i got. this is my collection of vintage thread from mama lou. i wanted to be able to see all the pretty colors. i think i'll go have a visit with my frenemy this week to look for some shelves. i really want some salvaged boards for shelves. maybe i'll try freecycle.

we had a really jam-packed social weekend and it was rainy, so well that makes me lazy. plus i stayed up WAY passed my bedtime 2 nights in a row. good gracious it takes a toll. we were out last night celebrating one of my best friend's 30th birthdays. i can't believe that my friends and i are entering our thirties. i still have another year. muhaha. nonetheless a very happy birthday to keely and jodi!



see the rest of the party pictures here.

i did finish the dresses i've been working on and here is the latest:





i like the simple bow.



this little package will be leaving on tuesday...

alright, my little one has woken from her tiny slumber. see you tomorrow and stay tuned for some more goods in the shop soonish!



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happy birthday logan

here are some photos from logan's adorable first birthday party. it was such a sweet celebration.







we love you logan!
happy birthday little man!




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Happy Birthday Brittany!

A very happy birthday to my dear friend Brittany.



I hope it is full of fun. I'm so thankful for you. You are beautiful.

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Happy Birthday Grammy

I'll never reveal a woman's age. That's personal.

Grammy you make everyone around you want to be a better person. What a gift. You are loving and kind beyond measure. You are beautiful, giving, and funny! I love you very dearly. 
I hope your special day is full of beauty.

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Seventy

My sweet Lynndaddy turned 70 this week. Sorry Lynndaddy...cat's out of the bag! Can you imagine all of the life? He has three children of his own, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. What an unimaginable blessing. Lynndaddy lights up all of our lives and he loves my sweet girl. Here's to atleast 30 more!!! Love you.



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Happy birthday Jess!

Jessica and I have been friends since the 8th grade. I'm happy to say we've come a long way, from baby doll dresses to our "punk" stage, long flowing dresses at Phish shows, college, boyfriends. I could not ask for a better friend. She was in my wedding, on the phone when I was giving birth. I'm so thankful for you. Jessica is an amazing photographer, cook, crafter. Have a wonderful birthday, and may you feel as loved as you are!