What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Did you miss me?? Well, I have been M.I.A. for a while because, suddenly my Dell laptop (our only computer other than an iPad) died!! So for Christmas I received a brand new laptop! An Apple Mac Book Pro!!!! This girl is HAPPY!!!! Y'all, this computer is cool and waaay smarter than me! I can text from it, has retina display, I mean I'm not sure what all it can do, but probably everything! So, I guess you don't have to guess that I am really, truly loving this!!!

Also, I got a 5qt. Kitchen Aid mixer! It's about time I am catching up with the times and ditch my hand held mixer! Isn't she a beauty? I can't wait to mix up some good grubs! I got a shredding/slicing attachment from the Hubs too! I've wanted one of those! FYI- I am not one of those women that hate "practical" gifts such as things around the house, I LOVE it! A vacuum, a blender or mixer...I will gladly take. People, I ASK for these kinds of gifts!

It took me forever to find this through Blogger!

This year Zane was really into presents and toys! It was amazing and so fun to watch! I taught him exactly what to do with presents, shake them!! You say the word "presents" to him, and he will pretend to shake an imaginary present! One thing I have come to really realize as a parent is they do mimic what they see you do a lot. So, I guess I clean a lot more than I thought. Zane will go get my mop from the "mop spot" and from across the room I see what looks like a floating mop handle, you know, think of the Disney movie Fantasia. Well I got him a mop and broom and vacuum (that has a dust buster attached) of his own. And with all the Elmo crap he got this year, his favorite toys are the cleaning supplies! Ladies, I am doing something right because this kid has been doing nothing but vacuuming, sweeping and mopping non-stop! Sometimes he will do all 3 at the same time!! Don't think for a second I won't soak his mop in cleaning solution while I am mopping too, lighten my cleaning load, don't judge, he likes it!

And folks, guess what...after 12 Christmases together, the Hubs went shopping all on his own and picked me up these gems. He knew I have had my eye on these and he remembered and went to get them all on his own! He kept them in his truck for about 2 weeks since because I'm a major snooper!!!

Nate Berkus for Target, I die!

Plus I got my favorite bath scrub and lots of jewelry, his sister helped him out in the jewelry department!

This is the best scrub ever! It's not in the least bit oily, so you won't bust your behind in the shower or junk up your tub! Places EVERYWHERE used to be sold out of this stuff by Black Friday (did I really just capitalize those words like it's a real Holiday?) It was on Oprah's Favorite Things years and years ago, and finally it's more available, but it really is the best!!

These aren't about Christmas, but some of my new faves.  I had been using Bare Minerals make-up for a long time now, ever since it became "the thing" but lately it has begun to make my face itch! No bueno!! And my face is dry and breaks out more than it used to! So, a few months ago I went to the Derm, he said Bare Minerals is the best, but I disagree! Sephora and our best Dallas mall, NorthPark has a store for this brand called Make Up For Ever. It has the best coverage I've ever seen! It is some what pricey, but what good make-up isn't? All I had to buy was the liquid foundation and compact powder. I don't even need concealer, and I have dark under eye circles! This make-up makes my face look flawless (and trust me, it's not!) and it makes it look as smooth as Zane's booty! Oh, did I mention it's waterproof?

And I also picked up THE BEST MOISTURIZER EVER!!!!! Also made by Philosophy and you can buy a small jar at Sephora for $15 that will probably last you a good long while! Hope In A Jar! It exfoliates as it moisturizes. Seriously, my face has never felt better!!

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!! And don't think I am a huge spoiled brat...I am spoiled I must admit because I have such a generous, loving family that I don't deserve, but I love them ALL so so much!! I am a blessed woman! What all are you all loving?? Linking up with Jamie @ This Kind Of Love.

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

So many things to love right now! 

I really love this Christmas season since Zane is old enough now to really enjoy it! He loves our tree and all our decor, and I cannot wait to buy him tons of presents!!!!!

My mantle!



Isn't my Nativity gorgeous??



This is the 1st time we have ever put lights on our house!

Fun shopping with my little man!!

I cannot live without these things! They wipe up any little thing and disinfect! With a toddler in the house, it's very important!



It's finally cooled off here in the great state of Texas and I'm really loving it!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a mommy to this little boy! He's so hilarious and cute and sweet!!!!

I'm linking up with http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/, http://thecurvylife2011.blogspot.com/, http://abcoulter.blogspot.com/, http://kalmikla.blogspot.com/

What I'm Loving Wednesday!!

I'm linking up with Jamie @ This Kind of Love

This is my favorite time of year!! So I love just about everything during the Christmas season! But today I am loving...

My husband and I are really loving Zane's bounce about by Bright Starts, it has so many things for him to play with and it's amazing watching him learn so much from this activity center!

Philosophy's Gingerbread Man Scrub

This scrub is UH-mazing!!  It's not at all greasy or oily and leaves you feeling exfoliated and fresh!!

Scenty's Festival of Trees! If you are like me I go the pre-lighted fake tree route!  But with this scent it's like I have a real one, minus those dreaded needles constantly covering my floor!!

Scenty's Christmas Cottage, smells, just like it sounds!! I'm sure Santa's home smells like this!!

This year I really wanted my house to be full of Christmas!!  And I can honestly say I L-O-V-E my home this year!!  And I really wanted to go all out for Zane's 1st Christmas!  I know he won't remember, but I will! This is only half the decor I have goin on!

Now this I REALLY love!! I made othis ornament for myself, my parents and husband's parents!

Ok, as always...I am loving my little boy! Isnt't he precious as nakie Santa??? These were taken at a baby party by Sean Christain Miller of Sean Christian Photography!  He's great with the kiddos!

Here is Zane admiring our tree!

Zane and Mommy hanging our footprint ornament together!

Everyone have a wonderful Wednesday!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's that time again! I will be linking up with Jamie at This Kind of Love, Heather at The Curvy Life, and Miss Melanie at The Acker Family blog!

Just yesterday I had THE BEST experience with my little boy, mom and mother-in-law!  Since this will be Zane's very first Halloween we thought it'd be so fun to take him to the Dallas Arboretum and have his pictures taken in the pumpkin patch.  Here are some of the great photos taken, and having an ADORABLE subject to photograph did help! :)

Just a few right? Haha! I can't help it, they are all so great!!!  I love that we did this, it's a memory I will carry with me forever!! The little pumpkin he's holding we took home, he really seemed to like it, so I made sure he got it! Now if Dallas could just get that cold front they've been teasing us with we will have a perfect Halloween!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!!

It's been too long since I've updated you on what I am loving lately...I am linking up with Jamie at This Kind of Love and Heather at The Curvy Life.

As a mommy on the go and LOTS to carry when we do, I no longer carry a purse, my purse is this diaper bag from Bella Tunno,which I love!!!!  It could easily pass for a purse because it's so cute!!!

I am an organization freak so I do have to keep my stuff separate in this adorable diaper bag and I make that happen in this handy dandy, compact carry all by Vera Bradley.

 

This thing holds all my cash, debit cards, some loose change and my keys and cell!  Its amazing and is small enough that it fits in the front pocket of the diaper bag!

Here's something I and my hubby both love and it's really something that you can't put a price on!!  The Angel Care monitor!  This puppy senses movement in the crib, and when I say movement I mean it senses Zane breathing! You just place the mat underneath the mattress and believe it or not it will sense whether he's on the mat and breathing, if he moves off of it or stops breathing it sounds a LOUD alarm on his sensor in his room and our parent's monitor (which also works as a baby monitor).  It gives us a great peace of mind! And it was only $65 at Walmart, but like I said, who can put a price on this??

Here's one of mine and Zane's favorites!  Sophie Le Giraffe!! She is a developmental and teething toy! Apparently she's all the rage, I had a physical therapist tell me I was the only mom she's seen who hasn't bought this simple toy, well I fixed that real quick and I'm glad I did!  Zane loves her, he squeaks her and chews on her and loves to stare at her contrasting colors!



I am also in love with some good ole spray paint!!!

It helped me accomplish this and this!  Go read all about it and see my before and after pics!!

Lastly, I am LOVING being a new Scentsy Consultant!!!!  Please visit my website and I would love any business from you lovely bloggers.  Just order from me online https://makeitmelt.scentsy.us/Home and it'll be shipped right to your door!! Makes fabulous Christmas gifts!!

And of course, I'm ALWAYS loving this adorable guy!!!!

Happy Wednesday!!!