Santa Baby...

Oh Santa, please bring me: Cute New Flats


Veronica Mars
SO AWESOME


New Coat
It's getting cold! Please, please, please!


Cinnamon Rolls
Yum!


And finally, Snow!
So I know this is pretty unlikely since I live in Vegas like weather, but a girl can dream.

Fall Fashion Wish List

It's time to add a few new things to my wardrobe for fall! Here's my wish list this year. Old Navy Women's Canvas Trench Coat
On sale for 39.50
Stainless Steel, Butterscotch

Old Navy Tulip Printed Scarf
12.94
Blue, Pink, Yellow

Forever 21 Varying Stripes Sweater
15.80
Navy, Red, Yellow

Old Navy Perfect Khaki's
On sale for 13.97
Short, Regular, Tall
Poison Ivy, Earl Grey, and 7 other colors

Wow, that's a lot of greys and blues! I do like other colors, but today this is what I have for you today.

Vacation Wish List

So Wes has been in preschool for almost 2 weeks now, and Tad had his first day of his Master's program today. Naturally I have only one thing on my mind. Next summer's vacation. Here is what's on the wish list.

Traveling Overseas Oh how I would love to see places like England or...
Australia. One day.

Tropical Cruise
Although I've got a slight phobia of boats (thank you Titanic) Tad really want to go on a cruise. I've heard that Disney cruises are very family friendly (ok that's obvious) and more good CLEAN fun.

Disney World It's been my dream to go to Disney World for as long as I can remember. One day I'll make it happen.

Ok, so more realistically we'll go to California, but a girl can dream can't she?

Window Shopping on Etsy

Oh if only I had bottomless pockets. Here are some of the things I would love to have:
Emmerson's Workwork's Shop
Handcrafted Shaker Inspired Wooden Step Stool
$18
I would love to have this cute little stool for Wes. The poor little guy can never quite reach the top of the counter. I love the natural look so I can personalize it however I want.

Grandma Cinda's Etsy Shop
Custom Rapunzel Dress
$45
These dresses are so much fun! I can't wait until Scarlett is old enough to play dress up. Grandma Cinda also does Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, and she takes requests!

Forty Two Roads Shop
Build a Cardboard Play Kitchen
$12
How cute is this kitchen! They aren't selling the actual kitchen, but a detailed, illustrated guide for how to make one for yourself.

Empressive Designs Shop
Elegant Vinyl Wall Decal
$13.50
I LOVE this sign. It would be a great reminder to me, I'm always slacking in the laundry front.

The Simpson's Shop
Heaven's Above White Flax Sundress
$29
This dress is so cute! I'd pair it with a cute cardigan and be ready to show it off. You don't often find clothes this cute for such a good price.

Carrie Mansk's Shop
Coaster Set
$12
I can never seem to find cute coasters. Here's the answer!

If you have any Etsy favorites please share!

Hobbies. Do they sell those on Amazon?

I'm curious what kinds of hobbies everyone out there has. I know we're all so busy with life and everything that goes into it, but we all need an outlet don't we? So I ask you, what do you do for fun? Here are my answers:

Reading
A hobby I have always loved is reading. I don't think I can ever get enough of a good book. I have a habit of re-reading my favorites ridiculous amounts of times. I think I've read Harry Potter, Twilight, and the Wheel of Time Series at least 8 times each. Tad always asks me how I manage that (he's not a big reader, I made him start Harry Potter a few years ago. It took him a YEAR to read the first book. That's as far as he got.), I always tell him it's just like him watching his favorite movies over and over. Only better. I can't tell you how many times he's seen Rush Hour. It feels like a guilty pleasure to sit for hours immersed in the loves and lives of intriguing characters. There are very few things that can get me to stay up past 11 pm, but I make an exception for awesome books. I'll stay up till 2 or 3 frequently telling myself 'just one more chapter' 5 or 6 times. And as an extension to that is...

Audio Books
Now that I'm a stay at home mom I find it incredibly hard to find the time enter Hogwarts. The solution, Audio books. It's so nice to have something to listen to while I do the dishes or clean the bathrooms. Or even while I help Wes set up his kitchen, or do his Dragon Tales puzzle for the 100th time. It helps keep me sane on those days when everything is driving me crazy. Great alternative. I have an Ipod Shuffle and I love it! Tad and I each got one with out credit card miles for Valentines Day. I highly recommend it. You'll also want an account with Itunes or a place like Audible so you can get audio books (which can be expensive) at a good price. I had an Audible account for a while and I loved it. For $20/month you get 2 credits, which is usually good for 2 books (unless it's a super popular book that might cost 2 credits).

Blogging
Ok, so that's obvious. I love blogging. It's so nice to have a place where I can put out my ideas to the world, and interact with different kinds of people. I never realized how many different types of blogs there were until I started my own. There's something for everyone.
Movies & TV
It's painfully obvious to anyone who's read my blog that I love movies and tv shows. I'm a sucker for a captivating tale, especially if it's accompanied by a devastatingly handsome leading man. Tad is of a like mind with me, so our go-to date night is dinner and a movie.

Running
I started running every morning a couple of months ago, and I'm surprised at how much I've come to enjoy it. In high school I never thought about exercising because I had 2 hours of basketball practice every day. But now, sadly, I have NO daily organized exercise routine to depend on. What I DO have is a body that's grown and pushed out 2 children, 8 years of post-high school weight gain, and a fondness for York Peppermint Patties. Therefore A+B=Pleasantly Plump. Time for a change. So started training myself to get up at 6 and go running, it wasn't always easy but I've persevered. Although, what keeps me going is 30% getting skinny, and 70% time alone with my Ipod Shuffle and audio books where no one is interrupting me with questions about sippy cups. Either way I've noticed a lot of great things developing because of this new hobby. Looking better in my clothes, having more patience with my kids, a desire to eat healthier, feeling sexier about myself (Tad enjoys that one too), and just being happier in general. If you're looking for any of those things get out your sneakers and find the time. You wont be sorry you did.

Baking
I love trying new recipes, provided they are easy ones with ingredients I generally have in my kitchen. I used to buy lots of those recipe magazines, but I find that getting recipes off of blogs is a lot easier. Not to mention cheaper, faster, and has a wider range. Two of my favorite recipe blogs are It's a Keeper and Stephanies Kitchen. Check them out!

Classes
I recently started back at college. While this isn't exactly a hobby, it's something I'm really enjoying. I love sitting in a classroom and learning. That sounds dorky, I know, but after a 6 year hiatus it's really fun to go back. You don't have to go back for a degree either, you can just take a class or two. Or just take classes from an independent person on a specialized skill like cooking, sewing, dancing, painting, writing, whatever interests you. If you're curious about something give it a try!

Well that's my list, what's on yours?

New Season, New Outfit

This summer I'm wishing for a cute new outfit. Something a little like this:

Aeropostale Boyfriend Shirt

Downeast Outfitters Rock Star Shorts

Kohls Apt 9 Lafayette Pleated Satchel

Payless Braided Knot Sandals

Payless Minny Bow Flip Flop

What do you want to be wearing this summer?

Wish List

On my wish list today:
A flat stomach

Sleeping in past 6:30

Shorter Hair Cut
(every time my 9 month old grabs my hair I wish for a shorter cut)

Short, sweet, and to the point :)

My Wish List

Here a few of the things on my wish list lately

The last Wheel of Time book, A Memory of Light
It should be out this fall and I can't wait!
A tan for the girl with the transparent skin
hmmm, that sound like a book title

A pair of boot cut, olive green pants
I have a mad crush on olive green.

A slice of seriously awesome chocolate cake.
I'm in love with chocolate cake, and I would LOVE any great recipes you'd like to share!

Pizza Factory BreadTwists
Theses are my absolute favorite treat (non-sugar treat that is) and I've been deprived of them since I had Scarlett for nursing purposes. But as of last week I'm done so it's open season on these twisted ropes from the heavens.

I'd love to hear what's on your wish list :)