fashion forward friday

A girl can never have enough shoes, right? It seems like every fashion find I came across this week have been shoes. This post is dedicated to those beautiful shoes that I would love to have in my own closet. 

Tory Burch boots. Perfect!

I love the nude and black color combo on these.

I've been wanting a pair of shoes like these for a while. They're so pretty. 

I love how these sparkle. Very glamourous and sexy!

TOMS are the best shoes ever made, in my opinion. I want these to be my next pair. 

tangled up!

My sister came over yesterday and we decided to watch Disney's Tangled. I already knew my son wouldn't be into it since it's a little girly for his taste, but we went for it anyway. Yesterday made me realize that watching a movie at home is not quite the same as it used to be...

Movie starts.
Dylan jumps.
Dylan runs from couch to couch. 
Mommy tells Dylan to calm down.
Dylan sits.
Mommy pauses movie to take Dylan to the potty {currently in potty-training}
Mommy and Dylan come back.
Movie resumes.
Dylan jumps on Auntie.
Mommy gives Dylan a toy {mommy's iPhone} to play with
Dylan sits and plays a loud game.
Dylan wants a drink.
Movie is paused.
Mommy and Dylan grab a drink from the kitchen.
Movie resumes.
*On repeat until movie ends*


By the way, I loved the movie! Super cute and even made me shed a tear. Any Disney movie that can make me cry definitely tops my list. 

versatile blogger award

Thanks to Mitz at Crevice Of A Crumpet I have received "The Versatile Blogger" Award. It's my very first blog award and I'm so excited! 

I'm so glad Mitz is one of my followers and enjoys reading my blog. She is very inspiring to me because she's a mother of three and is on her way to completing her second Master's Degree. Check out her blog when you get a chance. 

The rules after accepting the Versatile Blogger Award are:

1. Thank the person who gave the award and link back to them in your post.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Pass this award along to 15 recently discovered blogs.

7 Things About Me:

1. My dream job would be to work in the fashion industry

2. My all-time favorite singer is John Legend...and I've met him!

3. My favorite subject in school was English {still is}

4. Ever since watching Beverly Hills 90210 when I was younger, I always wanted to name my son Dylan...and that's how I got his name :)

5. I love olives, mushrooms, and artichokes on just about anything

6. I have a Pomeranian named Bo, who has been taken care of by my mom's BF since my son was born.

7. I'll be 30 in two years - YIKES!

It was definitely a tough choice to pick only 15 blogs to pass the award along to. These are just SOME of the blogs I enjoy reading and would love for you to check out as well...

15 Blogs I'm passing the award along to:

 1. Krazy Everlastin' Real Supah Diva Single Mama

 2. Cute Mammi

 3.  Planet of the Apels

 4. The Random Mommy Blog

 5. Opinions and Stories: the family of a truck driver

 6. Mom's Point Of View

 7. Melo Momma

 8. Unknown Mami

 9. Three Fabulous Mommies

10. Mrs. Schneed

11. A Go-With-The-Flow Mama's Blog

12. Mama-Press

13. Mom Fever

14. SAHM City

15. Baby Bound

a trip to the library

I would love to make it a routine to make trips to the library as often as we can. My dad enjoyed taking us to the library when my siblings and I were younger. It's one of my most fond memories with him. Anytime we went to the library, we would pick out stacks of books and movies to watch at home. It was a fun experience so it'd be a wonderful thing to see my son enjoy and appreciate the library just like we did. 


A few days ago, I took my son on his first trip to the library. I was a little worried before heading there that he'd be hyper and running around, as this is his usual behavior. Luckily, he did an awesome job! I kept whispering to him so he would know that we had to stay quiet. Although he didn't whisper, he still kept his voice to a minimum. 


He certainly enjoyed his time there. From the moment we walked in, I could see the excitement on his face. We were in a new place, so of course he was in awe of everything around him. We headed to the children's area and he didn't hesitate to pick out his first set of library books...


I Love Trucks by Philemon Sturges
I'm A Truck Driver by Jonathan London
Goodnight Moon ABC by Margaret Wise Brown
Little Rabbit's First Number Book by Alan Baker
Clifford The Champion by Norman Bridwell


{Can you tell he loves TRUCKS?}

fashion forward friday

I love to be on the search for new fashion...whether it be a pair of the hottest heels or the perfect blazer. One of my favorite posts on blogs are anything fashion-related so I thought it'd be great to have one of my own. Every Friday I will have a post dedicated to my favorite fashion finds! Here you go...

I'm not usually a glove person, but these are super cute. I love the bows!

 Perfect for fall or winter. Looks so cozy. I'd pair it with some booties.

Orange is my favorite fall color to wear. The sweater goes great with the boots. Definitely my kind of outfit!!!

EVERY GIRL'S DREAM!

my sister

Yesterday marked the 21st birthday of my little sister. As we were gathered around for dinner at a restaurant last night, I couldn't help but think how proud I was not only of her, but to have her as my sister.


My little baby sister who my brother and I protected like no other. 
with a sense of humor and passivity like my dad.
with strength like my mom.
with a beauty she so humbly denies.
with an intelligence that ceases to amaze us. 
with a sense of drive that I admire.
My little baby sister, who is one of my best friends.


She has grown into a beautiful young lady. I respect her and love her for everything she is. Our little baby sister, who we once felt we needed to protect, now protects us. She has a tough exterior, but has the biggest heart I know. 


Happy Birthday little sister! I'm so proud of you. <3

watching what we eat...

Rice is a staple food in my family. We eat it with everything. Soup, meat, fish, eggs, hot dogs, you name it. Just recently, my boyfriend and I decided to go on a "watch what we eat" diet. One of the things we're watching...our rice intake. Our usual Saturday morning breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, and rice. Thanks to Stone Soup, we've quickly changed our breakfast routine. Out with the rice, in with the spinach!

This is seriously one of the best things I've eaten. It's not too heavy and it's so delish! After adding this to our diet, my boyfriend had an idea to make a salad out of it. Spinach? Egg? Why not!

Our ingredients:
spinach
sunny-side up eggs {1 or 2}
mushrooms
grape tomatoes
salt and/or pepper


No dressing required! :)