Half Of My Heart

Thank you to all of you who left comments on my last blog post. I didn't have time to email each of you back, but you know who you are, and I appreciate your thoughtful comments. I have definitely kept them in mind while reading the book, and I'm happy to report that I am almost half way there. You were all right...it is an easy read, and so far I really do like it.

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It's a gorgeous 75+ degree day here in Missouri, and I broke our shorts out for the first time this year. Except for the fact that my legs are incredibly white and lack any kind of tan, it feels so good to be free of my skinny jeans and boots! Yep, it's pretty wonderful, and if you can't tell, I'm beyond ready for summer! I actually cleaned Emma's closet and drawers out today to make room for all of her spring and summer clothes. I'm on my way to pick those up from my mom today, and I am most excited to see the Easter dress my mom bought for her! I'm sure it's gorgeous. Emma is such a blessed little girl to have a Grandma like my mom, and I am so blessed to have my mom to help out with clothes and shoes. It's just one of the many ways my mom helps out so that I can continue to stay at home and raise my daughter.

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Emma's birthday was officially one month from last Thursday! Yay!!! Eeeek!! It occurred to me sometime on Saturday that while my Pinterest board for Emma's birthday looks so pretty with all of my fun ideas, I have not made a move to bring any of those ideas to life! But, I am planning to remedy that this week with a trip to Hobby Lobby or Michael's to purchase a few things I need to make some of the decorations. We are having a Royal Tea Party for Emma's birthday this year. I want all the little girls to dress up in their princess costumes, and all the little boys to dress up like their favorite superhero. I have some great ideas for food and desserts, and there will be plenty of play tea party sets to go around. I also decided on a cake last night, and discussed it with my aunt who will be making it. I'm really excited about it, and I know it's going to be perfect. We are going to try and have the party outside at my grandma's. I want to spread big quilts all over the yard under her huge trees for the kids to sit on, and I'm hoping to come up with a few games for the kids to play, but since Emma is going to be 3, it's a little early for too much structure I think ;) Anyway, I'm really excited and bursting with ideas, and I'm planning to kick off my party planning ASAP! 

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Spring Break starts on Sunday for me, so I'm hoping to have lots of blog posts that week...but, maybe not. I may be deep in the party planning process since that will be my only week off before the party. We'll see. Maybe I'll blog about my party planning progress...that sounds like an idea. 

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I hope everyone is having a beautiful Monday! I'm on my way to do some homework, and Emma will be spending the afternoon playing with her favorite Aunt Mandy. But, before I go I wanted to leave you with the song I have stuck in my head today by my favorite cover band: Boyce Avenue.

Have a beautiful day!