January 28, 2010 at 9:26am
In no particular order…
1. Warm sunshine. With a very cold and rainy weekend ahead, I couldn’t be more excited about today’s forecast of sunny and 60 degrees. Spring makes my heart feel alive, and these little hints of it are what keeps me going until it’s official arrival in a few months.
2. Audra. We have finally decided on a name for our baby girl! After going through countless lists online and pouring over name books, we have a name that feels just right for our little girl, and it is such a good feeling.
3. Fresh flowers. My sweet husband knows how I anticipate spring each year, and he made my day yesterday when he brought home fresh tulips for me. They quickly found their home on our mantle, as you can see below. Thanks, Andrew!
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What is making you smile today?
January 21, 2010 at 8:14am
I’m back to share the second and final installment of our trip to Charleston. When you see these photos, I think you’ll understand why they deserved a post of their own. This live oak, called The Angel Oak, is estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old. 25 feet in circumference, it provides 17,000 square feet of shade. The largest limb? 11 feet in circumference and 89 feet long. Hands down, one of our favorite parts of the trip. Enjoy a glimpse:
Yes, the buildings in Charleston were full of history and character, but there is something about the grandeur of nature that sets it apart as truly spectacular.
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January 15, 2010 at 7:34am
For those of you who know me, you know that Andrew and I are super-sentimental. Up until this point, one of our favorite traditions has been for Andrew to take off several days in May to celebrate our anniversary. Some years we have had a “stay-cation” while other years have involved fun trips, our favorite being experiencing the splendor of Yosemite National Park, followed by a stop in Monterey, a beautiful drive up the coast on Hwy. 1, and the amazing cuisine of San Fransisco. Well, with our little one due this May (on our anniversary, no less!), we decided to seize the last of Andrew’s vacation days from 2009 and take our anniversary trip after Christmas while traveling is still relatively easy on me, not to mention still OK-ed by the dr. 
When we arrived in Charleston, our agenda was simple: relax, enjoy the history and character the city had to offer, and eat some great food! That being said, my camera had a hard time staying inside my bag, so I’m going to divide up the photos from our time into 2 posts. Enjoy a glimpse into downtown Charleston:
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!
January 13, 2010 at 5:31pm
While my brother and sister-in-law were in town over the holidays, we squeezed in a mini-photo session late one afternoon. There are so many things that I absolutely love about Rob and Katherine, but one that comes to mind as I am looking back through the photos is that they truly enjoy doing life together. It is impossible not to laugh and have a great time when they are around. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into our time:
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November 19, 2009 at 8:48am
Congrats to the winner: – “ohhhh…I would love to enter! Travis and I are expecting our son, Asher, in early March!! “
Brittany, be sure to contact Stephanie at sessiejune@yahoo.com or 706 599 0728 to redeem your shoes. So excited for you and your sweet (and soon-to-be-stylin’) boy on the way.
**Edited to Add: Stephanie has generously offered to extend a 20% discount to everyone who participated in the contest. At $15 a pair (reg. price $18.50), there is no better time to purchase a pair for the little one in your life. Thanks, Stephanie!
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For those of you not connected with us through Facebook, my hubby and I have some exciting news to share. We are expecting our first baby in May! More details on that later. In honor of our big announcement, I am so thrilled to be able to offer my first blog giveaway! Whether you are like us and beginning to build your collection of baby necessities or you have friends and family with little ones (or little ones on-the-way), today’s giveaway is for you.
Stephanie Taylor of Sessie June offers a variety of custom-made baby items including bags, quilts, burp cloths, shoes, and more. Each of her pieces is expertly crafted and designed to capture the best blend of ease and comfort for baby with classically-modern styling elements. Stephanie has generously agreed to give away a pair of her custom-order baby shoes. Designed for pre-walking little ones, these shoes can be made in sizes Preemie to 18 months and customized from a variety of fabric selections for a boy or girl.
To enter, leave a comment below.
One entry per person. Contest ends Friday, November 20th at 5PM EST. Winner will be announced on the blog at that time.
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To contact Stephanie about any of her items, you can email her at sessiejune@yahoo.com or call her at 706 599 0728.
