Spring Shopping!

 I don't know about you guys but as soon as the Christmas tree is down I start thinking about all things spring. However; I'm not ready to say goodbye to winter as I'm still loving the cold nights and all the snugly outfits that it brings but I do have my eyes on quite a few items for spring and many that will be great to transition into spring with.

 

1: Bamboo Tote, y'all this was all the rage last year in the land of bloggers and I could not understand it. I hated the tote but I think my hatred towards it had a lot to do with the price tag..coming in at close to $200! I just couldn't wrap my head around it...however I have found a perfect dupe on Amazon, found here, for under $50! And just like that, my love for the bamboo tote began. I know, I know so not practical but I love how different it is and thought it would be a fun addition to my outfits this spring and summer. 

2: Linea Paolo Wedge Booties - these have been on my "to purchase" list for months. They are definitely not my 'normal style' but something about them, I just love! I think these will be a great transition from winter to spring and will be fun to dress down but also dress up some. Safe to say these will be coming to my doorstep soon! 

 

3: Market Backpack, {insert all the heart eye emojis}! This is for sure one of those things I do NOT need but MUST have! I saw it on Amber Fillerup's blog last spring and have literally had it marked as a favorite since. It's not something I know I will get a l ot of use out of, which is why I haven't pulled the trigger yet. BUT I do know that I will be so perfect for Saturday morning trips to the farmers market this spring! Who else thinks I need it?! I think we allllll do!

 

4: Lululemon Swiftly Tech Shirt, another item that has been on my list to buy forever. I'm a big fan of razor back tanks for working out but I have only heard great reviews on this top and want to try it out. Do you own it? If so what do you think, yay or nay?

5: Plush Pajamas, now these are the PERFECT pajamas to transition from the cold nights to the warmer mornings come this spring. This outfit is less than $40, comes in multiple colors and looks so cozy! I have it added to my basket and will be ordering today! The top would be too warm for me, personally, to sleep in but with a tank underneath it would be perfect for the cold evenings before bed. I work from home so on mornings I have very early morning conference calls I love throwing on a comfy top to take my calls before showering. I know this outfit will get lots of use in the next few months.

6: Lace Free People Bralette Another that is already in my cart! I have a big love for bralettes and love to wear them under sweaters or tops with an off the shoulder sleeve. I think this one is the right amount classy but sexy. Great transitional item too, another under $40! 

7: Quay Aviators: Ok, who owns a pair of Quay? Do you love them? Last year I bought one ten too many pairs of sunglasses so I've resisted getting any more for now but I know this spring I will grab another couple of pairs and I think I want to try out a Quay pair. I think they're so cute but wondering how comfortable and durable they are. Let me know if you have a pair, please! Also, is anyone crazy like me and only wear their aviators in spring and summer? For some reason I always just think they look better with warm weather outfits on me, haha ok only me?! Ok.

What are some of your spring favorites that you have your eyes on or have already ordered? Please share, I love hearing from you guys!

 

Our Family is Growing...

If anything can bring me out of a major blogging hiatus it is BIG news that I want to share...

I'm going to be an aunt again!!! I am so happy to announce my older sister, Amber and her husband JD are pregnant! As I sit here and type this post tears of happiness stream down my face. I'm completely overwhelmed with how amazing and big our God is.

This has been a long road for my sister and JD and we are all so thrilled with the news that our family is growing. No offense to any of my other family or friends that are mommas or that made me an aunt but I have never cried happier tears than when we found out Christmas evening that baby Miller was on their way! Without sharing anything too personal we have all prayed for this baby for a very long time. This is just a true testament that God works on his timing and his timing only. 

  

Christmas evening we were celebrating with my family and my sister and brother in law's house. We had just opened all of our gifts when my sister and niece Jada said they had one more game they wanted us to all play. Amber had two boxes and Jada passed out these scratch off little Christmas cards to everyone. We were told to scratch from left to right and all at the same time. If we matched the three Christmas ornaments then we won one of the gifts. So I have two of my ornaments scratched, and matching, when my mom starts FREAKING out! I was thinking 'Oh my gosh, what did she win because I am about to win too!?' Then my little sister starts screaming and I got to the last ornament that read "Baby Miller Arriving August 2018." I lost it, just bent over bawling tears of joy and praise to an amazing God for bringing us all this miracle.

 

A lot of you might not know but Kyle and I don't have kids, nor does my little sister Caileigh and then Amber and JD have my niece and nephew Trey and Jada which are my sister's step kids of course. So, this will be the first blood grand baby for my parents and the first time my sister and I are an aunt by blood. My parents have been waiting for this day for a very long time as we all have of course but they were on another level.

You can see from the video below how excited we all are...I'm not in it because I ducked down crying as soon as saw it on the card haha! 

 "For this child I have prayed." 1 Samuel It was an amazing Christmas and will be an even better 2018! Congrats sis and JD, thank you for making me an aunt again, I can't wait to meet you Baby Miller!