Resolution Post

I hope everyone had a classy New Years! Carver and I sure did with our sparkling grape juice (ON SALE FOR $1.98!!! SCORE). It really was a sweet night. We watched the ball drop in New York, made fun of Justin Beiber's coat (I mean really, did he buy that in the women's section at forever 21?), laughed our bootays off at LMFAO's performance and fans, and we were mildly impressed by Will.I.am's performance (it was pretty cool, if you haven't seen it, you should try to find it, because I can't). Indigo woke up exactly at 12:05, we kissed her on the head and told her happy new years. I wouldn't have had that night be any other way. I'm so blessed. I'm so lucky. I'm so classy (refer to picture above).


Those of you who know me know that I'm kind of obsessed with rabbits. =.
AND OF COURSE, 2011 was the year of the rabbit.
It's hilarious how excited I was about Indigo being born in the year of the bun buns...
Anyways, out with the glorious rabbit year and into the year of the Dragon...(I'm not too fond of those bad boys--I prefer unicorns).

I can't wait to see what happens this year. I KNOW IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME.

Some things I'd like to see happen this year (in other words, my kind of resolutions):

*Start an Etsy shop with Karla. Selling crocheted lovelies, handmade awesomeness, and other goodies.

*Workout (cliche I know). I'm happy to report that I did 25 minutes of P90X today (LOLOLOL)

*Blog at least three times a week (already failing)

*Make myself presentable everyday and change out of my PJ's, even if I stay home all day long. (Again, already failing).


*Finish what I start. HOLY SMOKES, I'm the worst about starting 4324 projects at one time and never finishing).

*Sew a dress for myself. (I got a sewing machine for Christmas. MUST PUT TO GOOD USE.)

*Figure out what career path I'd like to go down. Graphic design? Web design? IDK REALLY


*Be a really awesome Mom who doesn't spend all of her time on the computer. I spend way too much time on le interweb. I need to spend time with baby more often, she's growing so fast.


Did you guys set any awesome resolutions? Any memorable New Year's moments?
HAPPY 2012 GUYSSSSSSSSSS!

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Christmas Pictures

Indigo's first Christmas was a roaring success! She was relatively fussy most on Christmas Eve and on Christmas day. I don't know what it is, but she'll be perfectly happy at home playing in her Johnny Jumpy (Jumpee?) but once we go somewhere she instantly morphs into unhappy baby. Oh well. Babies will be babies.

Magnifying glass

Indigo's favorite part of Christmas Eve (ahhh, I love that little hat, my Aunt made it for her)

Indie and Uncle Bennett giggling about Christmas things.

I've heard mixed reviews about "Sophie the Giraffe," but I love it and so does baby. 

I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas! I know we did. I'm sad it's over though. It didn't last nearly long enough.

Time for Christmas

We have a really big extended family...

oh man, chicken casserole is sewww geeeewwdddd.

I remember when I hated casserole. WHAT WAS I THINKING?

Good first Thanksgiving for my sweet Indigo.

Below is a picture of FIVE generations! My Mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. WOWZA.

I'm not really tall, I'm wearing platform wedges...

I hope you all had a lovely holiday weekend!
Sorry for my lack of posting this week. I've been taking a bit of time off from the computer and spending time with Carver, but now he's back at school  (hooray for him being back in three weeks though).

SO NOW THAT THANKSGIVING IS OVER.
WOOP WOOP.
CHRISTMAS.

I've already been to one Christmas party and got Indigo's picture taken with Santa. WOOT WOOT CHRISTMAS. I can't stop saying how excited I am for Christmas. Hot chocolate (although, I've come to figure out that Indigo has a bad reaction when I drink milk), cozy socks, crafts, Hallmark Movies, and EVERYTHING ELSE THAT'S AWESOME. I've been listening to Christmas music non-stop.

What are you all doing to get in the Christmas spirit?

Oh, how I love Christmas.

What I did this Weekend

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In the meantime, enjoy this adorable series of pictures:

CHUCKLE CHUCKLE CHUCKLE

Oh, you were taking a picture?

well that's awkward.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

Ah, thank goodness it's Thanksgiving week.

♥

What I did this Weekend

My lovely friends were in town this weekend! Indigo got to see her Aunty Karla and Aunty Hollie. We spent like four hours in Starbucks just talking. That picture above makes me giggle, Karla's caption: "you can tell which on of us is the mother...."

I'm pretty sure this is the only time we've ever gotten together and Hollie hasn't 'mussied' Indie's hair.

I bought Indigo a Christmas dress & these lovely shoes.

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This week is going to be a great week; next week is going to be even better! Carver comes home!!!! YAYYAYAYAYAYAY.

I'm trying to think of more interesting posts for you all, I've been brainstorming. With the holidays coming up, I should be able to think of some do-it-yourself projects to post about. I've also been meaning to do more 'what I wear' posts I just never think to take pictures of myself, for some reason. Any suggestions on things you'd like to see me post about? I would love some ideas!

ALSO

Karla, Hollie and I have been enjoying some 90's music.

So, in lieu of Christmas time...

Hope you all have a happy week,

you'll hear more from me tomorrow :)

♥

Three Months Old!

 This is her talking face.

My little Indie is a quarter of a year old! It feels like she's been here longer than that, but at the same time I can't believe I have a three month old. You know what I mean?

Awesome things she's doing:
-grabs at dangling things (i think it's involuntary, but still...cool)
-holding her head up (at least trying)
-sleeping 6 or more hours at night and then going right back to sleep after she eats
-loves to stand! in fact, she's crying right now because she's not standing
-tells me stories everyday

Happy three months, Indigo! Three months ago, probably at this exact time, this picture was taken. I still think about it every day.

Blanket Fort and Rainbow Legwarmers

Rainbow leg warmers for rainy days!

I love rainy days. 

They make me want to curl up, drink something warm, and just be happy.

We've had a few needed rainy days here, and I couldn't be happier.

(also, this cooler weather is beyond amazing).

Indigo and I have been doing lots of curling up and being happy, hence the lack of posts lately.

I'm really trying to enjoy every minute with her that I can. She's already 10 weeks old and I just want to savor her relying completely on me. Before I know it, she'll be doing everything on her own.

Today, I needed to get away from the relaxing and get things done. 

I did lots and lots of laundry.

and 

I built a fort for Indigo and I.

I've always loved building pillow and blanket forts.

It seems like another world once you're inside. 

Cozy.

While I know Indigo didn't enjoy our fort nearly as much as I did, I hope when she looks back and sees pictures of our special moments she'll see how much I loved her (and of course I will still love her later on).

How to build the perfect fort:

make sure to have plenty of room and building accessories (like my vintage sheets?)

It's not a fort unless you have a fancy entrance!

You can't do anything unless you can see! Lighting is a must.

Books are always a good rainy day fort accessory!

A little nook is 100% necessary for the fancy fort builder!

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We had fun in our fort.

took some naps

stared at the pretty ceiling

stared at mommy

Read some books

(ignore my feet, forts are not always as spacious as you'd like)

and when Indigo decided she wanted to chill in her swing...

...Mommy watched the free episode of The New Girl on her computer!

Good days are good!

I can't wait to build many more forts with sweet little Indie.

One day she'll help me!

Well, hopefully I'll find some time (and interesting subjects) to post!

I'm really trying to spend as much time as possible with Indie (oh internet, how you distract me to no end).

Happy fall weather days!