Root and Feathers Giveaway!!!!

http://rootsandfeathers.com/giveaways/

Mountain Girl Clothing Giveaway!!!!!

http://rootsandfeathers.com/giveaways/2013/6/20/mountain-girl-clothing-giveaway

Awesome PHotography Dream Giveaway!!!!!!

http://www.misspartymom.blogspot.com/2013/05/1000-photographers-dream-shopping-spree.html

This is such a cute blog too!!!!!!!

Blow Fish Shoes Giveaway!!!!

http://rootsandfeathers.com/giveaways/2013/3/19/blowfish-shoes-giveaway#comments-51488550e4b06274737624bfhttp://rootsandfeathers.com/giveaways/2013/3/19/blowfish-shoes-giveaway#comments-51488550e4b06274737624bf

More rather than less Resolutions....

In no particular order I want to:

read more
love more
run more
hoop more
blog more
think more
drink more (water)
eat more (natural foods)
hug more
know more
let go more
resolve more
contemplate more
budget more
rest more
enjoy more

What do you want to do more of in 2013?

Nik

Giveaway Time

http://rootsandfeathers.blogspot.com/2012/10/blowfish-shoes-giveaway.html?spref=fb

Blowfish Shoes Giveaway!  Go and enter NOW!!!!

Nikki

20 Reasons........

Here are just a few...and YES I mean just a few of the photos I have sporting my all time favorite Designer's clothes!  This is just 20 reasons why Poor Pitiful Pearl makes me happy;)

xoxo
Nik

Contest.......Giveaway at one of my favorite BLOGS!!

Head over to the Dainty Squid Blog to check out the contest she is running.  You will love this blog BTW....this lady is one colorful fashionista and I love checking out her cute thrifty outfits! 

xoxo
Nik

Weekend Work

Self-Love

I have entered into a really fun challenge with some very creative, beautiful and inspirational web women. It's funny how you can really learn so much about people without ever meeting them...don't you think? Having these girls cheer each other on for an awesome challenge is so fun! The goal is simple:

Simple enough..... We are on Day 3 today and so far I've caught a picture of my practice each day. We shall see if this keeps up:) Notice that my 8 month old Labradoodle puppy "Buster" seems to pop up in the images. He is a little obsessed with being by my side at all times. I love this♥

I hope everyone has a very enjoyable weekend! My Mom kidnapped my two little girls and is taking them out of town for the weekend, so my husband and I are going to take advantage of our freedom......

Funny thing...we have no plans yet!!! LOL..... it's weird to have no kids for an entire weekend;)

Namaste'

Nik

My Funny Valentine's

Our Di Di

Let's just skip the fact that my last blog post was in June...yes you read that right....JUNE!

I did a little revamp on the page and I will try to be more diligent about posting:) HA!

Tonight we are having one of our favorite Ladies over and here is the story of that Famous Lady: Di Di!!

When we found out we were having our first baby we were certainly overwhelmed by the dollar signs $$$ on almost every day care center we researched. We were living in University City at the time and we did not have a whole lot of options that suited our budget and I was not keen to the idea of a large daycare facility. A close friend of ours recommended that we talk to his brother who was using his wife's Aunt Di Di to come in their home for daycare. The only catch was the location. They were located in St. Charles which was pretty far west of the city and the opposite direction for both of our commutes. We met a couple of times and things just felt right so we jumped on the opportunity to have Di Di care for Kayla even if the drive was a little ridiculous. Later to find out this Famous Lady drives even farther than we did to be with her babies. She is such a Saint:) We could not have asked for a better fit with our laid back family!

As it turned out the family she was working with moved on to another home and Di Di offered to come into our home after we moved to St. Charles. This was amazing....I mean you could not ask for a kinder, generous and caring Lady to be present in your home and care for your children. Did I mention she is a Saint? When Paige came along I felt like the luckiest Mom in the world to have Di Di there in our home during the day. She spoiled those babies like non-other! And boy did they love her in return.

This past year Paige was turning 3 and we made the decision to put her in pre-school to start preparing for Kindergarten. Kayla had started school and it was time to move on and end our in-home daycare. This was a very difficult decision for all of us. There were tears shed and major transitioning for everyone. Even my poor indoor plants were going to miss Di Di.....she had become a member of our Family. My biggest fear was not keeping in touch and the girls slowly forgetting about this wonderful person who helped shape them into the polite, well mannered kids they are today.

Well, I am happy to report that we still have a very active relationship with Di Di. We try to get together a couple times a month so the girls can spend time with her. I can't say it's not a little for me too....I loved having her there to vent my worries, share my happiness and just have a good listener around to talk to. If you know we well....I talk A LOT!!!! About EVERYTHING:) So here is to our Famous Lady Di Di and many years to come sharing our lives with her. We love you Di Di! I am so happy you are a part of our crazy life♥

Renea Hanna Jewelry

http://www.etsy.com/shop/reneahanna?ref=seller_info

This pretty lady is making some very cute and afordable jewelry. Please check out her Etsy store and show her some love:) ♥

I want to win this contest....BAD

Go check out PPP and her interesting person of the week..........This one is FUN FUN FUN!

PPP Blog is having a super fun contest!

One of my favorite Etsy Sellers, Poor Pitiful Pearl is having a contest on her blog....GO AND SEE!!!!

Silly Paige

Homework

My little princess is growing up so fast. It seems like just yesterday she was learning to walk and talk. Daddy put together her new desk last night and she was working on her handwriting for hours tonight. She even did her own book report by writing down the title of a book on a piece of paper to show her teacher. It makes my heart swell just to watch her grow and learn:)

My Baby Started School!

So yesterday was Kayla's first day of Kindergarten. I could not be more proud of her. She has turned into such an independent, smart, talented, and fun girl. I could not believe how calm and cool she was yesterday. This is the first time she has ever attended formal school. We have been blessed having our Di Di come to our home and watch the girls everyday. I think I had more anxiety that she did. Kayla was cool as a cucumber heading out into the world all by herself. She had a smile on her face and practically ran to the bus when it pulled up. I have to share some of the belly laughs I had when she came home to tell us about her day. Her baby sister was playing with a ladybug and took it inside the house. Kayla stole the bug right out of her hand....I proceed to scold Kayla, "Do not steal your sister's bug". Kayla responds, "Mom, I have not been able to play with bugs all day!" I guess she had a point. Then when she was telling us about how many times they had to stand in a single file line the teacher would say, "Boy, girl, boy, girl" every time. Kayla says, "Why can't it ever be 'girl, boy, girl, boy" Who knew she was a feminist? Too funny. Zach and I had a real good laugh about that one! Here are the pictures of her 1st day of school I hope you enjoy them as much as I do♥

The Botanical Gardens

I just can't get over these cuties!

We are spending the weekend with the family and doing the camping thing! I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July weekend....it's almost my Birthday too:) I am so excited to be 32! Birthday's pretty much RULE!!!!! Here are some super cute pictures of my sweeties, ENJOY:)

XOXO,

Nik