2 Years Later...

Hello all!!! So in November of 2011 I wrote about My First DIY….and I am proud to say that it is done!!!! Yes, 2 years later (literally), but it is done and my big girl loves it! I am quite proud of it myself considering it is my first and how much time it took…But anyway, here is the before and after.

I found these knobs at Lowe's and when I saw them I knew Naomi would love them. They match the paint perfectly and completed my vision…

On to the next one!!!! What will it be? A desk made vanity!!! I am so excited! Until next time!!!

I Love Your {Baby} Bag

Well folks, Noelle will be here in a month. Literally, June 3rd my precious girl will enter the world. So as you might imagine, I am in a quiet (sometimes not so) panic about everything being just so for her arrival. One of the main issues I have been dealing with is what type of diaper bag to buy! 

With Naomi, I used one I received as a gift. It was a traditional baby bag and I have no clue where it is now. It wasn't quality, cute, nor did it have the storage I was looking for. I had to carry a purse along with the bag and that plus a baby, stroller, and whatever else I was dealing with was not a good look. This go round I am looking for something that doesn't look at all like a baby bag and is spacious enough to fit essentials for Noelle, Naomi, and myself.

I am steering clear of anything that is nylon with a loud print. Here is are some favorites I have come across. 

(left to right, top to bottom)

1. Not Rational Amy Leather Diaper Bag- $720 at saks.com
2. Dawn Convertible Diaper Bag by Timi and Leslie- $ 150 at shopruche.com
3. Rachel Convertible Diaper Bag by Timi and Leslie- $160 at shopruche.com
4.Timi & Leslie Diaper Bags Charlie II- $ 160 at zappos.com
5. Firenze Leather Organisation Diaper Bag by PacaPod- $410 at blossommotherandchild.com
6.  Hayley Convertible Diaper Bag By Timi & Leslie- 170 at shopruche.com

I am totally dreaming about #1, there is no way I would spend so much on a diaper bag!!! Would you?
Which ones are your favorites?

Plus Size, Plus One

Last time I posted, I was bursting with excitement that I have another baby girl on the way. Now, 5 months later, I just feel like bursting. Noelle Sinclair will be here in six and a half weeks and I am getting bigger everyday. With the changing seasons and after not shopping for what feels like 2 years, I want to buy new clothes, but options for plus size maternity are nil. While I am still going for cute, I am more focused on comfort, versatility, and washability (if that's a word). I need pieces I can throw in the wash (to remove the baby gook) and put back in rotation. With a 4 year old and a newborn I will not have time to take anything to the cleaners! I have been searching the internet and have found that Forever 21 among some other brands are perfect for my budget and style.
Here are a few picks from Forever 21.

It's A Girl!!!

 I am over the moon people!!!! Noelle Sinclair will be arriving early Summer!
Naomi is so excited to be a big sister! I will keep you all posted on our progress!!!

Vote for Naomi Sinclair in the PLACE Model Search!!!!!!!

So many time people have told Hubby and I how beautiful Naomi is and that she has a mega personality to go with it. Well I am going to test this theory by seeing how she will do in the nationwide Model search with The Children's Place. Click the cuteness above to vote for my baby girl! 

You can vote daily so keep clicking!!!!!

Local Color: Pow Wow

Today was definitely nothing like I planned. I planned to clean and do hair and finish up some majorly neglected projects, but instead I went to a Pow Wow. Yes, an actual Native American Pow Wow. Hubby was invited by the university's Multicultural Association to the Guilford County Native American Association Annual Pow Wow and I thought it would be great to tag along and see what a Pow Wow is all about.

 I was so amazed to see the pride the people took in their work. The craftsmanship was outstanding. Most of the vendors hand made their items. Their willingness to explain the history and significance to both the traditional dress, dances, and ceremonies definitely made the experience much more enjoyable. 

A young  lady dancing a traditional healing dance. 

I most certainly did not think I was going to enjoy myself as much as I did. It was such an honor being a part of this experience. 

Not Gone.....

Just wanted to let you know that I am not gone...just taking a break.

 Got a new camera! 

 See you soon!!!

Feel Good Friday

BBQ and Face Paint

Here are a couple of shots from the Bar-B-Que festival we went to this weekend in Winston-Salem.

Fried Oreos....sinfully delicious and definitely not on the food plan...

Strawberry Picking

This weekend was nothing short of perfection. We spent some quality time together, just the three of us. Saturday morning at the strawberry patch and the rest of the day at a BBQ festival in Winston-Salem (pictures forthcoming). By the end of the day we were happy, full, and exhausted!

My Little Miss via Hubby's Instagram

Making Daddy do all the work

Halter top and shorts~ Ralph Lauren:: Sandals~ GAP::Shades~ gift from Auntie Shannon and Scarlet

Wellness Wednesday: Sick Leave

Hey Loves! You know that lovely quiet weekend I was going to have...well I got it. I spent the majority of the weekend in bed asleep fighting what I now know to be a nasty case of strep throat.  I can definitely attribute my illness to not eating the right foods and exhaustion. 

So this weeks wellness tip will be to put the right things in your body and stay rested up. If you don't your body will turn on you and allow little monsters to invade your throat and lay you out. 

Trying to get it together darlings...

Monday Meditation

Good Afternoon, I hope your Monday is going well so far!