Why should boys have all the fun with stripes? Lately I've been scoping out the little boys department and finding tons of cute things... for GIRLS!

all items via Gap

Chambray, colored denim, stripes and even fedoras are terribly cute on boys AND girls! Paired with the right pieces B could totally rock any of these items. Bonus: I could use them for our next child (boy OR girl!) that we will not be having anytime soon. ;)

B had some pretty awesome "firsts" last week. She ate her first pebble of dog food. Stuck her hand in the toilet and splashed around for the first time. And stood up unassisted from a sitting position! I can say that I'm least proud of my parenting skills regarding the first two, but pretty stoked on the third feat (which I had nothing to do with.) Live and learn, right? Bella now gets fed outside and we're much more proactive in shutting the toilet (um, and flushing it...).

Friday we ventured out with some other mama's and babes to a local lunch spot to celebrate one year of being mamas. It was really fun to see how far we had all come in one year with our kiddos.

Benjamin, Andelyn, and Blair

headband: target, shirt: gap, shorts: gap, sandals: kmart

I hosted a CAbi party on Saturday that was lots of fun. B got to spend a lot of time with family and especially liked reading with her Auntie. We also hung out with some friends from church. We played the game of "things" and jacuzzied and then had a sleep over! It was actually so fun and reminded me of college and having roommates. We stayed up late playing games and completed the weekend with a pancake breakfast. I can't wait to do it again!

me and my monkey

BFF's and their babes. :)

Sunday we recovered from our lack of sleep with a long nap (thanks Blair!) and then followed it up with church in the evening. The service was one of my all times faves on serving others (mostly your spouse) the same way Christ did. Oy, I have lots to work on! The Lord is constantly refining me but I love how it helps me grow in my relationship with Him.

B was pretty pooped from our weekend festivities as well...

blankie made by my bff diana

She has also been crawling with her bum in the air like a stinkbug which I think means she's getting a little closer to walking! She's been LOVING crawling up stairs lately which means baby gate #2 needs to be installed at the bottom of the stairs. Awesome. Can't wait.

PS check us out at the "party" we attended for Ashlynn (B's virtual buddy) here! 

With my birthday officially one week away I decided to whip up some wish list ideas (not that I need anything...I did just get a load of clothes from my CAbi party!). There are a few things NOT clothes related that I have been eying lately.

{Olloclip 3 in 1 lens for iphone 4s}

This thing is SO rad! It is a lens for your iphone that basically makes your photos look legit (aka not taken with your iphone). We have a friend who has one and busts his out all the time. So much easier than getting out our DSLR.

{Zoku Popsicle Maker}

I've been checking this contraption out for years but haven't committed. I've heard great things about them and with summer around the corner I think this would be awesome to have. Popsicle by the pool? Yes, please!

{personalized beach towel}

Gasp! How adorable is this personalized beach towel? The website for these towels has SO many cute ones I'm drooling over.

{personalized iphone case}

Ok so the website with the towels also had these darling iphone cases. Seriously? I want to personalized EVERYTHING!

{Michele Watch}

Just in case anyone really wants to blow their budget on me... ;) A girl can dream, right?

{Mizuno Running Shoes}

I really like this brand of shoes for logging miles in running. Since I run several times a week I need a well made shoe with lots of support. These never let me down!

Oh and if you're looking for a "cheap" gift for me I'm always down for a great head tickle/massage or back tickle (ahem, Matt!). I also love food and free babysitting. You know, just the basics. ;)

This year I am asking Blair for the gift of sleep. Can you please wake up past 7 am? Pretty please?!

my dress: target, b's top: baby gap, shoes: kmart (you woulda never guessed!), headband: target

Sidenote: we had a seriously fun weekend. Can't wait to share all about it tomorrow for TT (toddler Tuesday!) B is learning more tricks!

Lately I have been totally obsessed with the teepee craze that is going on. My friends and I decided that we should try and make our own but until that happens here are the ones that are inspiring me...

and why not have some mocs to go with it?

freshly picked mocs

I've been putting off revealing our upstairs because it's unfinished. But then again what home is ever really finished? When I look at these photos I see everything that I still want to add to perfect each room. However it just takes time and money so I will be patient and wait for our home to come together in time. Plus part of the fun is always being on the prowl for cute things to add more character to each room. Below you will find more updated photos from our new one year old home.

guest room (till bambino # 3 arrives!)

guest room

guest room

guest bath

guest bath

guest bath

upstairs play room

playroom

play room

"jack's" room (jack and jill kids rooms) empty till babe # 2 comes

jack's room (Blair has Jill's room) ;)

jack's room

Jack and Jill shared bath (each with own sink)

master

master bedroom (and Bella's bed!)

master

i love waking up to these!

i have always liked white beds

master

master bath

would love to paint the cabinets

ask me how often i take baths...like twice in a year. once with B so that doesn't count.

M's side of the closet (with my polish)

jewelry and scarves

my side of the closet :/

in our old house i used to have to store off season clothes in my garage. no more!

So there you have it... our upstairs is slowly coming together. I'm thisclose to being 100% done with B's room (don't worry, she's only already one...) and I will be updating those pictures as soon as one more thing arrives in the mail to finish off the look. :) I hope you enjoyed peeking into our home!