Random Friday - 02.03.2012 - Happy Happy Weekend!

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hat are you all up to this weekend? Hopefully something light, something fun, something memorable. I'm starting off the weekend by meeting my beautiful, sweet friend at the park. She's bringing her adorable kiddos and I'm bringing my lil' bit. I'm just amazed now when I do "mommy" things. I'm reveling in the newness of it all. I'm still new at this. Wet behind the ears... and loving the in-experience because it makes each moment seem magical. I know that eventually it will fade away into a distant memory of when I became a first time mommy... but, for now... I'm indulging in my new role. I love it.

The hubs and I plan to have an early V-Day dinner tomorrow evening. It'll be wonderful. Can't wait. Sunday I will return to church. Yay! It's been far too long. I'm so excited to see my sunday school ladies again. They've been so generous to our family. So, I'm looking forward to coming back and praying with them, chatting with them and laughing with them.

Here are some cute and fun reads from around the blogosphere... enjoy my dear bloggity blog readers.

xoxo,

Mina

heart place cards @ Frolic

Awesome mommy and kiddo pics @ The Glow

Skinny Laminx @ Decor8

It's black & white @ Helt Enkelt

Cute outfit idea @ Making It Lovely

Mommyhood Thursday - 02.02.2012

y little Savannah will turn 8 weeks tomorrow! 8 weeks!! Where has the time gone? Everyone tells me that they feel like she's been around forever and they can't believe she's only 8 weeks. Um... I beg to differ. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was laying in that hospital room giving birth to her. So... it's been a complete flash to me! Since I'm home with her now, I'm trying to take advantage of the precious time we have together and document every moment that I can on film. She loves the sound of the camera lens adjusting its focus and will smile at it when she hears it! See? She just heard it in this picture...

In the late afternoons we've settled into a nice little napping arrangement. She lays on my stomach and I hold on tight to her. We nap. It's awesome bonding time. Of course... she naps. I nap with one eye open. Mommies... you know what I'm talking about!

I'm definitely enjoying being a mom. It's amazing. There really is nothing like it. I'm constantly on the alert for every coo, every cry and now (at 8 weeks) every spontaneous little smile. It melts my heart.

She's currently starting to grow out of her newborn clothes. : ( Boo. Today she used her last newborn size diaper. Double boo. : ( She started using size 1 this afternoon. Triple boo. My honey bun is growing up!! But... triple yay to her being healthy and oh so so triple, quadruple cute! : )

Until tomorrow friends...

xoxo,

Mina

Bohemian Wednesday - 02.01.2012 - Pattern

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ow do we feel about mixing patterns for a boho chic look in home decor? Yay? Nay? Love? Hate? Personally? I love it! I don't know if it's because it is a good idea or because I am incredibly random and can never really make up my mind about what I like... so I just get whatever draws me in and then it somehow seems to work. Pattern and pattern mixing is (in my humble opinion) a bohemian decor must. It's unique and interesting and it usually tells a story about the person or people living there. Go get your pattern mixing on! Until tomorrow!!

xoxo,

Mina

Etsy Tuesday - 01.31.2012 - Be My Valentine?

robots in love mug by theprintedsurface - $15

framed 3-d hearts by SuzyShoppe - $65

lovebirds sculpture by SkyeArt - $48

funny card by SadShop - $4

guitar pick by NiclLaskin - $9.99

alentine's Day is such a tricky gift giving day. At least for me it is, because I am the absolute worst at picking out gifts for my honey! So, I usually get him food. Food always works. Always! But, if you choose not to be as lame-o as me... then you might be interested in giving some unique giftity gifts! I browsed Etsy for some cute things I thought would be unique and adorable and not boring. So... enjoy and be sure to check these shops out!

I do hope everyone had a great Tuesday. I didn't go anywhere today. Just stayed home with lil' bit. We took the longest nap together this afternoon. It was the sweetest moment. : ) Until tomorrow!

xoxo,

Mina

Mid-Century Monday - 01.30.2012 - Rooms

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olor is such a fun element in a room. It says "This house is fun! The people who live here are vibrant! Welcome!" Don't you think? I hope you can inject some color into your space today. Be it some pillows, a couch, an area rug or some wall art, color is sure to make your space feel snazzy and fun! : ) Trust me... it's never to early for spring!

How's everyone's Monday thus far? Baby boo is sleeping right now and I'm wrapping up making arrangements for her care when I return to work. Talk about stressful! I never considered myself a control freak until I realized I would have to leave my sugar plum under someone else's care. : ( But, thankfully, we've found someone we feel very comfortable with. It still stinks though. Wish I could pack her up in my work bag and sneak her in... but... no can do. Any new working mommies out there?? How did you handle it? Have a great rest of your day!

xoxo,

Mina

Random Friday - 01.27.2012

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appy Friday everyone! I hope you have a lovely weekend planned. Tomorrow is the infamous Gasparilla parade in Tampa Bay. If you're from the bay area, I need not tell you what a crazy day it will be. It's even crazier when you live right by the parade like we do. So, I usually camp out at home and hide from the world. It was fun when I was 22. At 30 something with an infant... um... not so much. So, hiding out it is. I hope you all have more fun than me. : ) See ya'll on Monday!

xoxo,

Mina

Mommyhood Thursday - 01.26.2012 - Most Useful Items

kay... so as a new mommy I had a really difficult time putting together a registry when I was pregnant. How the heck did I know what I would need? I didn't have a clue! Bottle warmer? Um... sure... A swaddling blanket? Receiving blanket? Isn't a blanket a blanket? I was at a loss. So, I just went on Amazon, read the feedbacks and chose my items. Now that I've been at this for a mere 7 weeks (tomorrow!), I can share with you some of the items I've used the most! I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff... but I will certainly share more things with you as time goes on. Here it goes!

What? a notebook

What for? to jot down baby boo's feedings and diaper changes

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What? Blankets

What for? For tummy time, to cover up baby boo at night, to shield baby boo from the sun in the car, to clean up drool when a burp cloth is out of sight, and on and on...

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What? Bibs

What for? Catching baby boo's drool, spit up and projectile vomit! I thought I had too many bibs. Reality check? There's no such thing as too many bibs!

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What? Burp Cloths

What for? For protecting mommy's clothes, wiping baby boo's drool and wiping up spills

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What? Pacifier Clip

What for? To keep baby boo's paci from falling to the ground and to prevent pacifier from getting lost! I clip it to the crib, the car seat, the bouncy, the moby wrap or wherever baby is at the time!

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What? Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag

What for? To carry all of baby boo's necessities. I just love it! It's roomy and has a built in changing pad.

Where? Petunia Pickle Bottom

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What? First Years Bottle Warmer

What for? To make baby boo's formula warm. Much better than running it under hot water. It's eco friendly because you're not wasting all that water! : )

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What? The Moby Wrap

What for? To lug baby boo around hands free and get stuff done. Baby boo loves it!

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Now I leave you with some recent baby boo pics. The one of her and I was taken with my phone this morning (so the quality stinks, but I think she looks soo sooooo cute!!!) and the other pic was taken last week during tummy time. Her eyes get bluer and bluer every day! I hope they stay that way!!

Until tomorrow all!

xoxo,

Mina