ugh

With our 2 year anniversary rapidly approaching I'm peeling through hundreds (well maybe not that many) of websites in search of a creative gift idea. And guess what I found...crap...well not literally but it might as well be. So the traditional 2 year gift is cotton...one would think that would be easy, but its not. Since hubs is a cynic by nature and is not a huge fan of lovey dovey stuff its pretty hard to find an anniversary gift. The ideas that seem to be most common on these websites are: afghans with your wedding picture on it (really, ugh), bathrobes with your initials monogrammed on them, Egyptian cotton sheets, personalized pillow cases labeled "his and hers", and other cheesy sweatshirts and t-shirts. Seriously...the wedding anniversary market for male recipients could not be more limited. I can literally picture John's eyes rolling with every "suggestion" from these websites. If anyone has a good idea please email me....I'm begging you.

way to go NC!

Sad story with an awesome outcome:

Susie's Law

cute

If you're looking for a cute romantic comedy here's a couple that I would recommend:

handle with care

I read/listened to this book a few weeks ago and I'll have to say it was my least favorite Jodi Picoult book so far. Seriously, it was a tough read (as in a little heart wrenching) and then the ending wasn't so great. I'm just saying I don't really recommend it...

bucket list item #13

13. Visit Ireland (in the last week I've seen two movies set in Ireland and I really, really, really want to go!)

happy father's day :)

Happy Father's Day, I love you Daddy!!

(one of the most precious moments in my life)

i just can't get enough

Abby sent these to me today and I just couldn't help myself so I had to post them :)

Proud Aunt Abby


Hey beautiful!


Love her little face!!

May I introduce to you...

Alice Harper Seabolt!!


Precious, precious baby girl :)



Proud Mama (and of course she's wearing her signature item...big earrings :)

Alice was born at 3:24 a.m. and weighs 7 lb. and 14 oz.

Welcome to the world precious girl!
(photos courtesy of Em's facebook...sanks boo)

LulaMae Boutique

My sweet friend Sarah, from college, has recently opened up LulaMae Boutique. She has such a creative eye for beautiful things...I hope you enjoy her website!

LulaMae Boutique

I mean just look at how cute some of these bags are...

cute father's day gifts...

For those of you who haven't purchased your Father's Day gifts or you just want a creative idea, here you go...

For the running Dad...


For the humorous Dad...(yes that is an embroidered roll of toilet paper)

For the brand new Dad...

For the brand new Grandpa...

For the "just want to get you something cute" Dad...


For the keychain Dad...
For the guitar playin Dad...

For the gardening Dad...


For the beer drinkin Dad...

For the beer or soda drinkin Dad...

(all products and pictures courtesy of etsy.com)

i made the plunge

What do you think?