I've been wanting to try and start a weekly blog post to track my favorite things throughout the week, but having a weekly five like a lot of bloggers seems a bit high for me. I have had weeks when I only have three-four things and I would skip sharing the post, so I thought why not change things up a bit and just share a weekly three?? I'm excited to see how the weeks ahead will evolve and keep track of the three things in every week that made me smile. Like I always say, it's the little things in life that make it full and happy, and I love to track those here...

This week has been a crazy one. Peter has been out of town for a work project but I have been surrounded by friends and had some help from my mom. So thankful for all the sweet people in my life that love us. This weekend is going to be full of errands and finally putting away the last of the Christmas decorations. Hope you all have a beautiful weekend, stay warm!

some girl time with my friends on Sunday to exchange Christmas gifts and as always, Jocie's home is so perfectly her with her beautiful creations!

this sweet boy is starting to reach for his toys and even roll over now! It's crazy how fast he is growing and I'm looking forward for the day that he reaches for me. 

My nightly cup of hot tea that makes me all warm and cozy since the weather has finally gotten cold around her. Love it!

Sights + Seats // Sesame

First of all, pregnancy cravings have absolutely nothing on breast feeding cravings, and the one thing that I constantly want is an amazing burger. It's hard to please that need though, not just any burger will do. Peter has told me about Sesame before while he was visiting Charleston for work trips and I've been dying to try it, so we went to get some lunch as soon as we got to Charleston last week! 

The whole menu looked amazing but the special burger of the week below on the white board was made for me. A combo of mexican food and a cheese burger, oh man... it was heavenly! 

My burger, the Nacho Libre with the traditional steak fries.

It was so good and Peter helped me eat the fries...

then he got a custom order that the waitress suggested and he was very happy with it, as well.

My mom got the Hawaiian burger with sweet potato fries, and I actually liked them.

That is coming from someone who never likes anything sweet potato, not even fries! 

I can't wait to try another burger or special next time we visit!
Definitely try this place out if you are ever in North Charleston!!

100 days of happy, again // pt. 10

The last set of happies, can't believe it! 

There were definitely days that were forgotten but I always made up for them,

and I really tried to not make every happy moment about my baby. 

Which is very hard, trust me!! 

91// favorite Christmas pillow

92// new decorations that show are family

93// Christmas Eve service at church downtown

94// spending Christmas day with family in Charlotte

95// baby snuggles

96// back home watching football and having a beer with the Mr.

97// fresh brewed coffee from my hubby

98// left over quiche for breakfast

99// beautiful Charleston

100// this island and all the memories that have been created around it

Part 1 // Part 2 // Part 3 // Part 4 // Part 5

Part 6 // Part 7 // Part 8 // Part 9

fun in chucktown.

We were so excited for Solomon's first trip to Charleston (aka, Chucktown) because we love the city so much. But, not only was it a fun little get away for a day, it was a great date night for me and Peter! My mom bought Peter tickets to see Jump Little Children for his Birthday back in May and I've been patiently waiting for the day to use them. Peter has seen them sooo many times, and since the band is no longer together, I thought I'd never have a chance to see them perform. I'm so happy they decided to do a reunion tour and I can't believe my mom scored us some tickets! But, before we got to the date night and concert fun, we decided to go downtown to walk around in the beautiful weather and enjoy our day! 

one of the best parts of traveling with Gigi (besides the babysitting & date nights) 

is creating some sweet memories with her and having a set of extra hands to help us out

and take pictures of us as a couple! 

One thing I wanted to do so badly, is go by the big pineapple fountain for a picture!

I love that Peter took the picture below back in June when I was pregnant with Solomon 

and then we got to come back with him for a new picture. So special! 

Babymoon in June // & now!

After our fun time downtown we went back to the hotel so we could get ready for our night out. We stumbled upon one of the best happy hours ever ($5 bourbon, a Peter favorite) at The Cocktail Club so we went there for some food and drinks. I had the best cocktail I've ever had and we split two amazing sandwiches with some fancy popcorn. The night was already wonderful, then we got to hear the amazing sounds of JLC! 

super grainy picture but I don't even care.... the night was so much fun!!

The amazing band. I'm so happy we were able to make one last trip to Charleston before 2016 arrived. We always have such a good time but this trip might take the cake, so far!

twenty sixteen.

When thinking about the new year ahead I can't help but think about the things that I want to do differently. 2015 was such a big year for us. We found out we were having a baby just before 2015 began, and then we welcomed that sweet baby boy in September, which of course changed our life drastically. 

People try and prepare you for parenthood but you just don't understand until you experience it first hand. I had so many plans and goals and ideas in my pre-momma mind that make me want to laugh now. I never thought I would be one for "attachment parenting" but I am. I never thought I would be so sleep deprived and tired that I would want scream my head off at my sweet baby boy after hours of crying. Let's be honest, there are some crazy things that run through your mind at 2am when you are exhausted, but you keep at it. You love so much it hurts and you cry while looking at the peaceful angel in your arms at 3am, once he finally gave into the terrible, awful dangers of sleep. 

I've always heard people say that you realize how selfish you are when you get married. Honestly I never felt that way. I'm a people pleaser to my core and I love the act of serving. Transitioning from fiancé to wife with Peter was one of the happiest transitions I've experienced, but the wife to mom transition has been a bit trickier. It is easy to plan date nights but it can get very blurry when you spend your days and nights searching through the depths of new parenthood with your spouse. It is easy to forget to put him first when you have a baby that needs milk every two hours. It is easy to feel a whole lot less sexy when you are sitting next to your husband with a breast pump strapped to your chest on the couch. All of these things are blessings and I am so thankful for this season of life, trust me, but the sinful and selfish side of my heart becomes so clear when I'm tired and needing some one on one time with my husband. And even more when I need one on one time with my maker. 

He is the whole reason for this life, my family and my future. His kingdom is everything. He loves me in my selfish ways. He forgives me daily. He gives me new grace with every baby cry that opens my eyes. He gives me a deeper love for the man that made me a mother. He shows me the sweet love that my mom has for me, that I didn't realize how strong it is, until He gave me a baby of my own. He is love and the amount of love He shows me and gives me daily is overwhelming at times. 

So with this new year, 2016, I want to show that love in everything I do. Trying to become less selfish with my time for my Redeemer. Working harder to be the best wife and the best momma, every day. Soaking in the moments of this year, not just letting them pass by.