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Just about a year ago, my husband and I found out we were going to have a baby . About 11 weeks after that, we found out we were having a boy .
{Our little Levi}
During my pregnancy, I took tons of belly shots (as most pregnant women do) . I compared his height and his weight to different foods and recorded it by taking photos of the foods with my ever growing belly . I have compiled some of the photos from my weeks carrying our little man inside of me and I'm excited to share them! :)
It's funny when I think back at my early second trimester, I thought I was HUGE...& then I entered my last few weeks of being pregnant...I got HUMONGOUS...ENORMOUS...XXL! LOL
But that GIANT belly carried the littlest love of my life for 41 weeks and nutured him to become a beautiful healthy baby boy that we can call our own . :) We are so incredibly blessed .
On Dec. 2, 2011, our little guy entered the world weighing in at 6lbs 11oz and 20" long . That was the most amazing feeling in the world when my husband and I got to meet him for the very first time . It's really indescribable .
Here's little Levi...
from newborn to
now 8 weeks old :)
{Our Heart}
His {many} smiles :D

It really is completely life changing when you give birth and/or have a child . He makes me look at life differently and appreciate the smallest moments in life a little more .
I love you Levi Joseph

“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ”
― Elizabeth Stone

Valentine's day is coming up and I thought, "how cute would a winter valentine wedding be?!" So, I got to searching and found some pretty cute inspiration for this great idea...or at least I think it would be a great idea! :)

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I have joined the Valentine Link Up Party over at The Pink Ruffle & Keeping Up With The Cantelmo's.
Here are some Valentine inspiration ideas for this wonderful lovey-dovey day coming up! :)

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{Super cute scrabble LOVE pillows from dirtsastudio etsy shop}


{Adorable felt envelope to put love letters in! From Shabby CHic Crafts}


{Pretty dessert table from In the Now}


{How about this adorable valentine card guest book? Also from In the Now}

{A winter valentine theme! From The Bungalow Blog Online}


{Yummy strawberry icecream sandwiches from Mint-includes recipe}

So within a matter of 2 days, I received 3 orders for weddings (one is in IRELAND!), 1 order for a vow renewal (so sweet!), & I started on my projects for 4 baby showers coming up!! I definitely feel blessed and excited to see all of the finished projects! It's an amazing feeling knowing that you are able to be a part of someone's special day through creating something that they will love :)
OH! & within those 2 days, I found out that I was a winner on Sandy A La Mode's blog giveaway! I won $25 shop credit to Salvaged Strawberry! I used that credt to get an amazing pair of vintage heels which should be in my mailbox very soon! :D
(will post photos soon!)
Exciting stuff right?

I'm going to be one busy momma...especially seeing how I start school again in a couple weeks (my first "official" nursing class!) so I need to start creating!!

Here's the list:

OH!!! & my giveaway will on Much Love, Illy's blog on January 30th!!!! I'm still debating what I should give away (hmmm...any ideas on what you really want? View some ideas here) Also, an entry will be to be a follower of my blog so you can get a head start now...::hint hint::
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{Have a beautiful day!}

7 {Pretty} things on SuNdAy.

I have joined a blog hop with Gussy Sews, Matchstick Molly, Much Love, Illy, & The Letter 4 to present to you 7 {Pretty} things that inspire me :)

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Have a beautiful day!

I just added a new black and white plaid flannel scarf to my etsy shop:
Love Sparkle Pretty

This adorable scarf was made using:
*Black & white plaid flannel
*3 pink jersey knit flowers
*Pearls for the center of the flowers
*3 large pink buttons (can be unbuttoned to wear the scarf in several different ways!)
*& A whole LOT of Love

For more details, check out the listing
Here

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This morning I finished up a new infinity scarf made up of black jersey knit with a black & white cotton ruffle! :)

I haven't made a new scarf in a while so I decided, before the winter season leaves us for good, I need to crank a couple more out. Here's the first of a few more to come :)

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{Have a beautiful day!}

For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.
-Psalm 84:11 NLT