wordless wednesday

merry christmas!

Well, it's the last few minutes of Christmas and as always I had a wonderful holiday this year. My family has always celebrated on Christmas Eve so Christmas day is usually a laid-back day. For me, it was super laid-back since I'm a little under the weather and have been in bed all day trying to get some rest. Dylan got a lot of great gifts this year and with his birthday a week before Christmas, we're a little overloaded on the toys! 

Merry Christmas from Dylan!

fashion forward friday

It's official! I'm heading back to the working world! After nine months of being a stay-at-home mom, I've made the decision to start working again. Our dream and biggest goal right now is to buy a house so going back to work is the best idea for our family. I've enjoyed and loved every minute at home with my son and I'm going to miss being with him all day, but in the end this decision was for him. He's been asking for his own room and a backyard!

Since I've been home for the last nine months, I've drifted away from "dressing up" and my work clothes have collected some dust in my closet. So I went searching for some cute work outfit ideas...

{All images courtesy of Pinterest}

wordless wednesday

{first time making garlic noodles!}

back on the grind.

I haven't blogged in almost a week. Things have been so busy with the holidays, my son's birthday, and some other great things that have been happening with me. 


We threw Dylan a birthday party at Pump It Up, which was so much fun! Even the adults had a great time. It was definitely a stress-free party and I was able to enjoy it without having to worry about the little details. A photographer friend of ours was awesome enough to take pictures for us so I will be sharing them as soon as I get to see them. In the meantime, here are some taken with my lovely iPhone from the day of his birthday and the day of the party.

He woke up to some balloons on the bed!

San Francisco's Union Square Christmas Tree! He loved it.

Dylan and his yummy birthday brownie!

Before all the fun started!! More photos soon to come...

word{less} wednesday

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

You are missed and loved every day...

I wish you and Dylan could have met.

I talk about you all the time to him...

And I show him your pictures.

I wish every day that you could still be here...

But I know you're watching over us.

Helping us feel safe.

Keeping us strong. 

I love you, Daddy!

dear dylan...

Dear Dylan,


I've learned the greatest lessons being your mommy.


You've taught me patience.
You've taught me unconditional love.
You've taught me to relax and to let the little things go. 
You've taught me to stop and enjoy my surroundings, the simple things.
You've taught me what it's like to love someone more than life itself.
You've taught me what life is really all about.

I've learned that time really does go by so fast. Too fast.
And that I need to cherish every moment.
I need to listen to every cackle of your laugh.
I need to wipe every single tear.
I need to hug and kiss you 100 times a day.
I need to watch you sleep and listen to you snore.
I need to take a mental picture of your face every second.
I need to carry you as much as I can before you're almost as tall as me.
I need to stare into your big beautiful eyes.
I need to remember these moments.
Because one of these days, you won't be a little boy anymore. 

You've grown into such a wonderfully loving boy who melts my heart every day. You amaze me with every breath, smile, and laugh.


My life has changed forever because of you. And it continues to change and grow beautifully as every year passes by...just like you.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!

{birthday celebration pictures soon to come!}