This week started the third trimester. I honestly can't believe it! It is so crazy to think how the past few months have flown by and I'm sure the next several weeks ahead will do the same. I love writing these little letters to our baby boy. I'm hoping to have a few more waiting for him before he arrives in September. I can't wait! 

The crib, side table, belly 

& some sweet shoes from his Auntie Whitney!

June 1, 2015

Dear Solomon,

As time is getting closer and closer I continue to think about how you will be ours. This little tiny human that we get to take home and love and cherish and enjoy once you finally arrive. I think that is the most exciting part for me, that I get to keep you! It may seem crazy since you have been with me all this time, but I can't wait to see you and hold you, and know you are truly ours. You are already so loved.

We are preparing for you in many ways. Making the plans to have your room ready, collecting all of your cute clothes and organizing all the little pieces that you will wear. Most of all, we are praying for your life and your heart. I already have so much love for you in my heart and I'm thankful every single day that God allowed me to feel this kind of love. I've never understood how He could love us so much until you became a reality. It amazes me that I can love your daddy and your little life so much, and then when I compare those feelings to God's love, it doesn’t even come close to the intensity of His love. Your life is a huge gift in that way.

To feel you growing and moving more every day is such a surreal feeling. To feel this connected and intertwined with a life is amazing and I love it so much. I love knowing that my body is sustaining you and helping you grow. Knowing that my life is giving you life and that the Lord made this happen. It leaves me feeling so incredibly thankful and in awe of life itself & so thankful for the God who made it.

You are on your way to us and we are less than 100 days away from meeting you, I can't begin to describe the amount of excitement I feel about that. Double digits, so exciting!! I can't wait to see what you look like, what features your daddy gave you and which are mine & I can't wait to see the little person that God made you to be. You are perfect, and we can't wait to love you!

Love,

Momma

roadtrips.

Over the weekend, my mom and I took a little road trip for some shopping! Road trips with my mom are one of my favorite things to do. It made me think about all the many things that you need for a succesful road trip and I thought I'd share them with you for this month's Circle Link-up!

snacks // these three are a must for me, something sweet, salty and sour!

water // staying hydrated while driving is a big deal, even if that means several bathroom breaks.

music // a must for a roadtrip right now is definitely Taylor!! (as long as Peter's not in the car!)

sunglasses // no need to squint from that bright sunshine with some cute shades on your face.

itinerary // this is one thing that I hate to leave home without when I'm taking a trip. I always have a set plan no matter how long or short the trip so we don't have to guess on what to do.

Some of the highlights from our little trip to Charlotte, NC are below! It was a great trip full of yummy food, laughing till we were both crying and all the wonderful things that a mom/daughter trip is made of! We started the morning off with The Flying Biscuit Cafe which is one of our favorite breakfast spots! 

After the shopping trips to Southpark Mall and IKEA we finished on a high note at this really neat pizza shop. My mom requested pizza but we both wanted to make sure it was a spot we've never been to before and we were so happy to find Fuel Pizza! It was so yummy and the perfect thing to fill our tummy's before drive home with our full car from IKEA!!

What is a MUST for you in the summertime? Something sweet to sip on at a picnic? A favorite book to read while sitting by the pool? Or maybe some flip-flops to throw into your beach bag? Create a moodboard or collage and tell us what your musts are for this upcoming sunny season!

hot weather with a cookout, a wedding and a pregnant belly.

The weekend was full of hot summer fun which included a cookout and a wedding on Saturday. All outside, in the 90 degree weather. Pregnant Woman + Summer Heat = Interesting. I've always said I never wanted to be pregnant in the summer, but God definitely had different plans for me! I'm trying to take the good with the bad and enjoy the summer while it is here. With an ice cold water in my hand at all times, of course!!


Peter's work had a summer cookout for all of their employees so it was nice to spend some time outside and eat a big lunch.

And the wedding for Jen & John was so beautiful. I've never seen her so happy, which made me extremely happy!!! She deserves every ounce of excitement she got on their special day!

nursery inspiration.

Things are finally starting to happen in the nursery and I can hardly stand it! After we set up the crib last night I actually said to Peter, "Oh my gosh, we are having a baby!" I just want to jump up and down all the time when I think about having our little human being here with us. Getting his room ready is just like a big cherry on top of everything. Here's the ideas that we have so far.... 

crib // daybed // dresser // nightstand

shelves // whale // lamp // rug

green // wood accents // navy

This weekend my mom and I are going to Charlotte for her yearly Birthday trip (early this year thanks to the fact that her and Solomon might share a birthday!!!) and we are going to do a lot of shopping for the nursery! We can't wait and I'm so excited to get all the details mentioned above set up in the little man's room. Of course I will be sharing the final product once it is ready!

Sights + Seats // Minero

I wanted to find a new spot for lunch while we were in Charleston and when we stumbled upon Minero, we stopped to take a look at the menu by the door. When I read "Queso Fundido -roasted poblano, chorizo, handmade tortillas", I told Peter we had to go inside! It definitely did not disappoint. The amount of thought they put into each item on the menu and the research on "the tortilla" blew us away. It was delicious!

Peter picked a couple of tacos to eat and a margarita to sip on. He said both were very good!

I chose the shrimp and grits since it was a completely different kind of dish. It was so good

and by far the most interesting shrimp and grits I've ever had!

We will definitely keep this spot on the radar for our weekend trips 

& I'm looking forward to trying one of their margaritas next time!!