MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wishing everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. May your weekend be filled with lots of love, joy & fun with those you love. 

I have waited years for my dream of becoming a mother to become a reality. This year my heart has been abundantly filled with love & gratitude. Becoming a mother has by far been the greatest joy of my life. I cherish each day with my sweet growing babe {oh how I wish I could slow down time & capture each breath, movement, cry, babble & smile and never forgot the way I feel at that exact moment}. I love our birth mother more than she will ever know & I can not adequately thank her or repay her for the greatest gift she has given me. I know miracles do happen. I am thankful that our Heavenly Father has answered our many many many prayers. This is the happiest I have ever been!

sparkle away

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When I stumbled upon Lulubelle's hand made sparklers I could not help but think of all the fun my sister and I had as children playing with sparklers every fourth of July. I knew this had to be a new tradition I start with my own children {once little O is a bit older} for Christmas. The Christmas tree shaped sparkler is perfect for Christmas!

wish list {christmas}

Being that I love shopping it is difficult to Christmas shop for others with out finding a few {or alot} of items I want for myself! Spotted so many delights at Kate Spade, I need the the bow bridge bangle! 

CHRISTMAS giving {tarte}

It is that time of year! My all time favorite holiday. A couple weeks ago I spotted the beginning of the gift sets Sephora offers at Christmas time. I had to pick this set of five lip crayons up {it is my favorite} & the price is incredible! For under $30 you get five of these gorgeous colors. This is a great stocking stuffer or perfect for a friend. Pick yours up here. I am a huge fan of Tarte, I use this product daily. 

all that glitters {free people}

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How amazing are these glittery sequin covered cropped leggings? Stunning! I am wanting these for Christmas, they would be perfect for a party.  One slight problem... they are over $400 {out of my budget}.