I'm BACK.... & This Weeks Pinterest LOVES #19

First of all HELLO! I am totally back

I know it was like I fell off the face of the planet well not really just the blog world

I have missed it and all of you so much

For those of you who don't know where I have been 

I have been student teaching from Jan 9th-April 20th

And I was soooo busy

I don't know how all the working moms do it 

I was exhausted some of that was being pregnant and having a toddler 

I graduated with a bachelors degree from SUU in Physical Education and Health Education

Back in May of 2009 

Then things got crazy we got preggers, we moved from Cedar to Salt Lake and 

then we had our little Maddux

And all you mom's will understand as much as I wanted to 

go back and get my teaching license I did not want to leave my baby 

I know I am a baby 

Well I finally did it I finished my student teaching

(Post all about my student teaching adventure coming soon)

But to sum it all up I was terrified at the beginning but ended up LOVING it

It was so hard to be away from Maddux and am so glad to be done so 

I get can back into my SAHM life and the blogging world and friends

I have one more test to take (PRAXIS PLT 7-12) tomorrow

Then after that (if I pass-Wish me luck) I will be a license teacher!

Wohoo

I am so proud of Myself!

Now onto the BLOG

Like I said I am so happy to be back and to be at creating and crafting again

I have so many bedroom, organizing, and baby ideas that I need to get started

This is gonna be a fun crafty summer :)

Being gone for three months I felt like I needed a bit of a FRESH start

So I decided it was time to give my blog a make over 

It was feeling a little frumpy and needed a little freshening up and spring cleaning 

I did it myself and am not good at computer design so I hope it looks ok

I probably should have hired someone to save me some time and stress

but I really love it and am kinda happy I did it myself 

 So what do you think? Do you like it?

Doesn't it just feel so clean?

To celebrate the Fresh blog 

Make sure to grab my new button :) 

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Also to celebrate How about I announce the winner of the
Jamberry Nail shield giveaway
I am so sorry I didn't announce this sooner
I feel so bad but to make it up to you I have some more fun giveaways coming up
So the winner of the Jambarry nail shield giveaway is

Number 6: 
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Love Jamberry . My fav is the zebra print. I just love all their animal prints! 

Congratulations Danielle!
I sent you out an email make sure to get back to be within the next 48 hours

Thank you so much Niki for sponsoring this giveaway
Make sure you all go and check her out HERE
If you would like to order or host a party!

Today is Friday 

And around these parts Friday means not only the weekend

But my "This Weeks Pinterest Loves" Segment 

and today is Week #19 

To learn more about my pinterest loves go HERE

Feel free to grab my Pinterest Loves Button and participate with me each week 

you can find the URL on my left side bar :)

Now it is time to sit back and enjoy 

Feel free to repin :)

I am in LOVE LOVE LOVE with this amazing Family photo gallery wall

seriously what is not to love

The frames are amazing (I bought some at Queen Bee last weekend)

and I love the pops of YELLOW

I may have the perfect table and wall to recreate this lovely image in my home 

Thank you JEN!

Oh also she is having a giveaway for these frames on her blog 

so make sure to check it out

I would die if I won haha!

 Source: Tatertots and Jello

Pinned HERE

I have an obsession with camera straps
and this beauty caught my eye right away
I love the colors the ruffles and I just love the Freshness and beauty of it
I for sure need to be making one of these ASAP
so my camera can look all dolled up
Source: Craftaholics Anonymous

Pinned HERE

Don't you just love this sign
I know I'm hormonal right now but it gets me all teary eyed
Thinking about my two boys together
And My baby Maddux being big enough to be a big brother to baby Holden soon
I would love to make one similar for Maddux's room 

Source Unknown

Pinned HERE 

Pretty Pretty lamp
My lamps in my bedroom are screaming for a makeover
Maybe I will do these amazing burlap ruffles

Source: Red Poppy Photos

Pinned HERE

Spray painting curtains!
Yup that's right she spray painted the yellow stripes on them
Check out how she did it 
She has a great tutorial for you
I think I will be using this tutorial very soon

Source: Life on Mars

Pinned HERE

I have always wanted a fabric ottoman but they can be so expensive
This is a great solution to that and then you can customize the look
to whatever you want and whatever fits your personality and home
I need to keep my eye out for a coffee table to cover

Source Tulip and Turnip

Pinned HERE 

Did you know you can print huge pictures like this for Cheap
Go to your local office supply store and ask for an engineers print
attach it to a foam board and look how adorable it looks
Perfect for the center of a family gallery wall
or for a newborn photo in your babies nursery
Source: Sugar Bee Crafts

Pinned HERE

I adore this headboard
I have been thinking up the same thing for our bedroom
And it would be the same color or white we will see
I think I even have an old door I can use for this project
now just for some painting time, distressing and molding
Yup it would look perfect in our room

Source: Grand Design Co

Pinned HERE

Ok so I believe I have put this on my pinterest loves before
But I am trying to give myself the motivation to finish my Anthropologie knock off
Bedding I started it and have the first and second steps all done
All I have left is sewing all the knotted squares together and then making it into
a Duvet cover I just need to finish it
And I will feel so accomplished when I do
Stay tuned for a post when I get mine all done
It will be very exciting :)

Source: Kojo Designs

Pinned HERE

Do they have mint skinny jeans in maternity?
I wish I was able to wear my regular jeans until the end with Maddux
But baby boy H is sitting much much lower so there will be
No regular pants for me
But when I do have this sweet baby H in my arms
and the weight comes off
I am so getting me some mint skinny jeans

Source Fashion Worship

Pinned HERE 

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don't hesitate

 PIN IT!

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Hope you had a  fun Weekend!

This weekend I will be celebrating Maddux's 2nd birthday
with family and friends, having dinner with family
for another birthday, taking a test and hopefully getting a
little relaxation and crafting in there somewhere :)
Oh and my favorite snuggles and TV catch up with the hubby
What are you doing this weekend?

 

This Weeks Pinterest Loves #18

I know Today is Sunday and not Friday when I normally do these
But I missed Friday from a busy day
but really wanted to share these with you this weekend

I LOVE weekends

 because it is time for

This Weeks Pinterest LOVES

so get comfy and enjoy!

Yup those Christmas Trees are totally made with Sequins
Aren't they beautiful they bring out the shine and reflection of a room
All you need is a styrofoam tree, sequins and pins
Go check out her tutorial 
I am so making these next year

Source: Hi Sugarplum

Pinned HERE

First off don't you love these colors together
Unique and so beautiful
I feel like it brings out the Christmas and Wintery colors together
Second I love that print
and its FREE

Source: A Spoonful of Sugar

Pinned HERE

Love love love these colors
Brown, Green and white
So natural and woodsy 
But those trees are my favorite
I love how they are all different but they coordinate with each other so well
Plus that plaque is amazing right?!
I am a sucker for cute mantels
I can't wait until I have one of my own to decorate

Source: Todays Fabulous Finds

Pinned HERE

That skirt is so cute right
The best part is that there is a great tutorial on how to make it
and it isn't that hard
I think even I could make it
and I am pretty sure I am going to try to after the holidays

Source: Welcome to the Good Life

Pinned HERE

Check out this link for Shape magazines 
Top ten inner thigh exercises
I have done these and LOVE them
If you are like me inner thighs are a must to work out
They give you pictures and good descriptions
for each exercise

Source: Shape

Pinned HERE

Seriously so in love with beadboard
Anything you can make with it I love
My cute friend Lindsay over at Southern Lovely
made this tray for her dinner table center piece
Go and check out how she made it and
what she did with it
I am so copying this
Thank you Lindsay for sharing your creativity with us all
Source: Southern Lovely

Pinned HERE

Such a cute way to announce a pregnancy
It is so fun to look at all the creative way people
come up with to announce to everyone
Pictures are my favorite

Source: Unknown

Pinned HERE

Are you all loving the belted shirts trend?
Well I do but I never really knew how to wear them
or what to wear them with
so I was super excited when I found this site that
shows you four different knots and
what type of belts to do each knot with
and how to do each one

Source: The Style Mentors

Pinned HERE

Easy Felt Super hero capes 
Yes please
You could make one for every super hero
for only $2 a piece
Awesome right?!
Check it out so easy and your kids would love them

Source: Jolly Mom

Pinned HERE

I want to learn how to Crochet just so I can
Make this football helmet beanie
Isn't it adorable
But we would put a big Y instead of the star
Who can crochet that wants to teach me
or would make this for me?

Source: Laura Betty

Pinned HERE

 Remember: If you see something you love
don't hesitate

 PIN IT!

And Remember if you have a fun project, tip, or recipe you would 

love to share don't forget to link it up to my 

party Show and Share

 and my Motivate Me Monday Link up every Monday

Hope you had a  fun Weekend!

This weekend I got to hang out with hubby,
went to a fun Mamma Mia dance party,
went shopping and to lunch with my bestie,
went on a family dinner date,
and am spending Sunday dinner and the evening with my family
while watching the Amazing Race Finale!

This Weeks Pinterest Loves #17

Today is Friday!

Yahoo! I love Fridays 

Cuz they are the start to the weekend,

because hubby doesn't have school

and because it is time for

This Weeks Pinterest LOVES

so get comfy and enjoy!

Ok seriously what is not to love about this idea

I am so doing this and putting it in our bedroom

then every day we can see what we love about 

each other that day 

I know I will love it

and it is always nice to see and hear what your honey

likes about you 

and why they are still in love with you

Keepin it fresh and romantic

I can't wait to have my own

Source: Just Make Stuff

Pinned HERE

MMMM

white chocolate macadamia nut blondies 

I love white macadamia cookies

and love blondie brownies 

so I am pretty sure these are going to be pure heaven

I can't wait to try these out 

I think I will make them sometime this week

it is ok to have a delish treat every once in a while right?!

Please tell me yes

Cuz I am trying to justify it some how :)

Source: Lovin' From the Oven

Pinned HERE

 I want this print 

or this saying in vinyl in my bedroom

so cute 

and it is just how I feel about my hubby bubby

LOVE

Source: Poppies at Play

Pinned HERE

 So now that I have super short hair

and it is the same everyday

I feel like I need something to spice it up every once in a while

and this idea would be so cute on my short hair I think

A scrap of stretchy fabric makes cute headband 

Yes please

I will be going to the fabric store ASAP to get me

some cute stretchy fabric

Source: Fine and Feathered

Pinned HERE

 This seriously cracks me up

Because....

it is exactly the story of me and my hubby

We start out all lovey and snuggly

and end up with me all over the place 

and him in a tiny corner 

trying not to fall off

He seriously tells me this all the time

so I can't believe I found this yesterday

Poor Ty

What can I say I am a crazy and a very deep sleeper

I can not be held accountable for what happens when 

I am sleeping

Source: Acidcow

Pinned HERE

 I LOVE this idea

We have so many bins in the garage

and this would be so much easier to get to everything in them

we have them stacked up 3 or 4 on top of each other

but if we want the bottom one 

we have to move all the tops ones first

annoying right?!

well this solves that and seems so easy

There is a video on how to do it

This is going to be a me and hubby project in the spring for sure

I can't wait

Source: Studio 5 online

Pinned HERE

 Love everything about this door

The color is perfect

the lines are amazing

the hardware is stunning

and the address numbers are so elegant

I Need this door

when I have a home one day

Yes yes yes!

It is a must

Source: Leen the Graphics Queen

Pinned HERE

 Adorable fabric headbands

I love them

You can choose whatever amazing fabric you 

want and any flower you want

and they will look amazing

I need to sew some of these very soon

These will also be very cute

and are a must to spruce up 

and make my super short hair 

more feminine

Source: JuJuB

Pinned HERE

This is awesome for two indecisive people

like me and Ty

it will take some planning at first 

but then when it is date time

you just go and pick one out

and that is what you do

only put in dates that appeal to the two of you

and that you will want to do 

even on a whim

This would be a good project for the new year

and then fill it back up with new ideas the next year

Source: My Creative Stirrings

Pinned HERE

 Since my knee has been feeling better 

I have gotten back into running 

This last week I have been running 3.2 miles (5 k)

everyday and will be gradually upping my mileage

to train for some races and to push myself

but to give myself a little variety

which will be good for my cardio 

and for building muscle mass

I am going to change up my running routine by 

changing my speeds and inclines 

at least once a week

Here is the one that I am going to try out today

I will let you know how it goes

 Source: Sweet Tooth Sweet Life

Pinned HERE

 Remember: If you see something you love
don't hesitate

 PIN IT!

And Remember if you have a fun project, tip, or recipe you would 

love to share don't forget to link it up to my 

party Show and Share

 and my health and fitness link up every Monday

Have a fun Weekend!

Today I will be working out,

finalizing mine and hubby's costumes

for our ward Halloween party and trunk or treat on Saturday

Taking pictures of Maddux in his Lion Costume,

Making some delish honey lime chicken enchiladas for dinner,
maybe going on a family date to gardner village
(I have never been but heard it has cool shops
and is fun this time of year with their witch decorations)
maybe carve some pumkins

and watchsnuggled up to my honey

What are you doing this weekend?

Happy Halloween on Monday!

This Weeks Pineterst Loves #16

Hey beautiful people!

It is one beautiful day and to celebrate 

I am going to share my Pinterest loves of this week

So grab a snack, maybe a drink stay a while and 

enjoy!

I am totally in love with this tangerine dress
Put some leggings on under, an under shirt
and complete with some heels
Yes I think I need her!
and the awesome necklace that is paired up with her
I am on the hunt

Source: Vestique

Pinned HERE

Pretty color scheme right?!
Perfect for a baby girls nursery
or little girls room
I have got to remember this one
So soft and innocent
Source: Super Swoon

Pinned HERE

I don't really need to say more
It pretty much said it all
Love and so True
I think I will print this out and put it where
I can see it everyday
Why not do what makes you happy?!
So lets do it together
Lets go and do
and be happy!

Source: Lost Bird Found

Pinned HERE

I love love this Cowl

And I was thinking I could totally make my own

out of an old T-shirt and some Lace

Lovin the grey and antique white together

Yes I think this will be a good project for some Fall

and Winter wearin

Source: Dawanda

Pinned HERE

If you live in Utah you have probably been to the Pizza Factory

If not they have them in Cedar City, St. George (2),

Salt Lake, Bountiful and Syracuse

They are delish so make sure you go and try it out 

Maybe for date night tonight :)

Anyway they have the most delicious breadsticks you have ever had

I am telling you they are amazing

And guess what?!

I found the recipe for some you can make just like them at home

So all you who don't have a pizza factory near you

or those who do but don't want to go out

Check this recipe out

Source: Purple Chocolat Home

Pinned HERE

Hello! Why don't we drink more water?

Why do we have to be told to drink more water

when it is required for our very survival?

I don't know but I have to be reminded of it all the time

I get busy, then I get a headache I wonder why

Jeeze

Anyway one of my new health goals is to

Drink more water

And LIKE it 

to the point where it is just routine and I don't even have to 

think about it

You with me?!

Good!

Source: Riviera Medical Blog

Pinned HERE

Christmas is just around the corner
I seriously can't believe it is the start of the holiday session
It is not to early to start preparing
for the big Christmas day
I need to start making gifts, lists and decor
but this is a good read on some advice about
capturing the best photos of your kids and family on Christmas morning
Make sure to check them out before the big day

Source: Click it up a notch

Pinned HERE

Is this not the most adorable little man onesie you have ever seen

I am a big aviators fan so of course 

it was love and first sight 

I will be making this handsome onesie 

for my studly little Maddux that is for sure

Source: Ovelo Design

Pinned HERE

Pretty Pretty Pretty

I had two new nieces born just a day apart last week

on different sides of the family

They are both beautiful

Layla and Sophie are their names

They both have Anne as part of their name

(which is special to me because that is my middle name)

They were both born in my birthday month

and I still haven't met either of them yet

One lives in Canada and the other in Cedar City

I have seen lots of pictures

but it is killing me that I haven't held them, 

seen their sweet faces in person,

Smelt their newborn smell,

or have given them kisses

I hope to see both of them soon

ANYWAY back to the headbands 

I want to make some of these for those two beautiful

newborn nieces of mine

so that is just what I am going to do :)

And then I will share how I did them with you all

Source: The Sassy Pepper

Pinned HERE

Old hubby's polo into a fashionable boat neck T

 that can be dressed up for down?

Yeah she is amazing!

I have got to start getting braver in the sewing department

(epscially because I am getting a sewing machine for my B-day

next week. Ekkkkk! I am so excited)

and make this awesome Tshirt 

Seriously I want it bad!

Source: Merrick's Art

Pinned HERE

 Remember: If you see something you love
don't hesitate

 PIN IT!

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love to share don't forget to link it up to my 

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Have a fun Weekend!

 I am not sure exactly what I will be doing
Today has just been a chill day 
filled with a good hair day
doing my nails 
and eatin a little Halloween candy
Hopefully when the babe wakes up from his nap
we will have some fun plans set for the little fam
then tomorrow we will be hanging out with some family
It is a chill and beautiful weekend
Enjoy it 
What will you be doing this weekend?


Oh and guess what?!
We got Little Maddux's Halloween costume yesterday
I am so so excited and he has already
tried it on and played in it 
for 2 days and he looks adorable
He is going to be the cutest little cuddly LION you have every seen 
in your whole life
He even wore it while he watched lion king today
Roaring the whole way through the movie
Man I love that little boy!

This Weeks Pinterest Loves #15

Today is the first of OCTOBER!

October is my favorite month

I love everything about it

the fall weather, the fall fashion

I am obsessed with Halloween and MY BIRTHDAY 

and of course I am always looking forward to conference!

I love conference weekend

It is full of family, food, and spiritual uplifting messages

I am LDS to learn more about my religion click HERE

Twice a year we have an event we call conference 

It is a broadcast from the conference center in SLC

that we can all watch in our own homes

together as a family

It is a time our prophet and church leaders

talk to us, they give us counsel and tell us what the Lord wants us to know at this time

It is always so nice to hear their words

to reflect on my life, my perspectives and how I can do better

Anyone can watch it on their TVs or online

This weekend on top of fabulous conference

my little brother got baptized and my grandparents that live in Florida 

are in town

It is one good weekend 

and because it is so good and busy 

I am sharing my pinterest loves a little late

I know today is Saturday but better late than never right!

 So come along and check out my fun finds this week!!!!

I am loving this new fashion trend

long knit socks, or leg warmers poking out the top of long boots

So fun for fall and winter 

and can go with skinny jeans or leggings

I am super excited to get me some and be all comfy warm

and fashionable this fall

Now I just need to remind mother nature it sound be fall weather

right now...summer is supposed to be over remember

Source: unknown

Pinned HERE

 I love burlap

and this lamp is one of my favs with the white base 

and the white roses give it the perfect touch

Source: Being Brook

Pinned HERE 

 This printable is perfect for Halloween

I love it and the 

best part it is FREE and in 2 different sizes

Just head on over 

and download it 

It will for sure be going up in my home this week

Source: House of Smiths

Pinned HERE 

I feel so blessed living by family 

because we are able to get a babysitter pretty easily to go out on dates

but sometimes even being by family they are busy

and we want to go on a date

This is a post that has 30 date night ideas at home

They are perfect for when the babe goes down for bed

Check them out

Source: The Mom Crowd

Pinned HERE

If you are anything like me 

after having my baby Maddux I was able to lose most of the 

baby weight but of course I am still working on my abs

Here are some really good Ab exercises that can

get them back into shape and get rid of your love handles 

I will be putting these in my exercise routine that is for sure

 Source: Tiny Kitchen

Pinned HERE

 How pretty is this cake stand turned soap stand?!

I think it is much prettier than it just being by the sink

or my Ikea hanging one

I have got to make some room by my sink for this sucker 

Source: The Wright House

Pinned HERE

You have to check out this AMAZING nursery accent wall

Seriously I have never seen anything like it 

It is made from pallet wood taken apart and cut to fit the wall

I am in love! So creative and cute

Source: Bower Power Blog

Pinned HERE

A delicious and easy recipe to make a

pina colada smoothie

I LOVE pina colada so I will for sure be trying this one out very soon

and they look so pretty

Source: Vigalicious recipes

Pinned HERE

 Ok I am freaking out about this idea

It is a play tool bench made from and old nightstand

I am actually going to be making one of these for Maddux for Christmas

and we will get him some tools to stock it up! 

I am so excited he is going to love it

And lets face it this is so much cuter than those cheapy plastic ones

Shhhh don't tell Maddux

Source: Design Dazzle

Pinned HERE

 Personalized family board book

How fun is this

And it wouldn't be very hard to make 

You can do family members

colors or things your baby would recognize and texture books

Source: Kimberly Petersen

Pinned HERE

 Remember: If you see something you love
don't hesitate

 PIN IT!

And Remember if you have a fun project, tip, or recipe you would 

love to share don't forget to link it up to my 

party Show and Share

I also have some fun Halloween decor tutorials 

that I will be sharing here soon including

a banner, hurricanes, boards and pillows 

so make sure to check back for some fun ideas you can do too!

Have a fun Weekend!

The rest of this weekend I will be

watching more conference, 

working on some Halloween decor

spending time with family

Enjoying my grandparents visit

watching a movie 

and relaxing

and some good snuggles with the hubby and baby!

What will you be doing?