Overwhelmed and thankful

I just want to say thank you. Thank you to every person who has stopped by and read my blog post about my husband's story.
In a day and a half, that post has received just under five thousand views. You are amazing!
Please keep his story of overcoming odds and being more than a survivor moving. We all need to be reminded that we are more than what we've gone through.
You can hit one of the icons next to the bottom of his story to share it via email, blogger, twitter, facebook or google+.

I'm so grateful for you!

Oh baby, baby

Oh, this baby boy.
I could spend all day snuggling him and kissing him and staring at him while he sleeps. AND, thanks to an extended maternity leave, I have been doing a lot of that. :)
I'm so thankful for all of the days that we've spent together. I'll be back at work soon and am so glad that I've gotten all of these special moments to look back on.

I can't believe he'll be two months old Saturday! Already holding his head up straight and strong (shouldn't surprise me, since he lifted his head at just five hours old in the hospital!) and smiling every day with a cute little laugh in there once in awhile. He loves to be held, and to be warm, and hardly ever cries.
He loves listening to his Daddy's music, always holds on tight to us when we're holding him, and he goes to sleep like a champ at night. (We've already had a few nights of him sleeping through the night!)

My sweet little Parker Logan. <3

Dream a little bigger

Taken on my iPhone



 

Dream big dreams, imagine yourself making a difference, having a blessed and fulfilled life. Picture what you'd like to accomplish in the next week, month, year.
The most successful people I know didn't get there by accident. :)

Happy Monday!

Digital Fall cleaning :)

Sometimes it feels SO good to go through and clean out your digital world! ;) Tonight I'm cleaning out my favorites folder full of websites I never visit, accounts I no longer have, etc. and I'm clearing out my email inbox. Try it! :) I truly believe that when we hold on to clutter (physical or digital-tangible or mental) it blocks us from new and fresh things coming our way.

One little step towards being mindful of making room for growth, and focusing on the things that I love and can use in the here and now. :)

taken with my iphone and edited with Lumie and Rhonna Farrer Designs apps.

This week I'm re-reading The Secret.
I love the idea that you can create the life you want.  My husband and I were talking this week about the importance of dreaming...being one step ahead of your life in what you want and where you want to be. I think that it's so true...imagine it first and you'll hold it in your hand. :)

Home decor dreams :)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/anchoredinc

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/11/home-tour-elsies-kitchen-.html#comments

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kikicomin

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163884925/decorative-pillow-throw-pillow-cover?ref=shop_home_active


These bright and fun home décor pics have caught my eye lately! :) For as long as I can remember I've been drawn to home décor that is full of COLOR and life. :) Love!
 

Write it out

I'm getting back to doing something that I love...writing in a journal. :) There's just something about it...it can be therapeutic, it can spark creativity, keep you organized and on task for goals, and it definitely can make you more mindful.

I'm going to be using my current journal as a catch-all for goals (home organization ideas and tasks, weight loss goals as I'm 4 weeks postpartum with my gorgeous boy Parker Logan, etc) making lists of things I'm thankful for (so important!) and jotting down memories until I can get organized enough to start scrapbooking again. ;)

What would you journal about if you were to start today?
Pick up a pretty notebook that inspires you and give it a go! (Images above via http://www.live-inspired.com/)