Stitch Fix box #2 - December 2013

It feels like I just got my first Stitch Fix box.  My 2nd one arrived a few days ahead of schedule and turned out to be better than the first!  I hope it's true that it continually gets better!  

Again, let's remember that I'm horrible at these "selfies" and I need a better mirror!  But, I love reading and seeing other people's boxes, so I think it's only fair that I post mine too.  

I received both the polka dot top and black skinny jeans in this picture.  I was SO excited to see the polka dot top in my box.  Sadly, it was just too tight on me.  I even tried it on a couple of times with different things, but I just wasn't comfortable with how it showed off my post-baby belly.  

The black skinny jeans fit but I didn't feel like I would wear them much. If I'm going for black bottoms, I'd rather wear my black leggings right now.  

Needless to say, both of these items were returned.  

Next up is the gold bubble necklace.  I'm kind of over the bubble necklace trend and this one also seemed very thin and not worth it at all.  Returned!  

I've been wanting something similar to this.  I'm not sure I would pick this one out on my own, but I went ahead and kept it. But, I think that's the beauty of stitch fix!  If I waited on myself to pick out an aztec sweater, it might be forever! It is kind of big in the front but I think that might make it all the more cozier on cold days. Also, I need a different shirt under it and probably a pair of darker skinny jeans with it.  KEPT! 

And finally, I received this top.  I think it might make a nice work shirt but I don't really need anything like this.  And I just don't really think it's my style at all.  

So, even though I only kept 1 out of 5 this time - I still think this box was moving more towards my style!  I still think it's an awesome service and I want to keep trying it a bit more.  It's nice to be able to try things on in my own home and try them out with things that already in my closet!  

To check out more about Stitch Fix, click here.  (and yes, that is my referral link!) :) 

10 on 10 - December 2013

10 on 10 - 10 pictures for the 10th of the month

Today was our 2nd Snow day!  The first one was on Friday and I didn't think we would already have 2 by now.

So, this is what outside looked like early this morning.   Also, this picture reminds me of this hilarious article here.

I had already kind of planned for our snow day last week.  We made brownies, did shrinky dinks, and I bought new finger paint all just for the occasion.   Well, since I really wasn't expecting it again so soon, I didn't really "plan" anything.  So, I searched the internet to find a few activities that we could do with things we already had.  

First up, Jenna had a car wash. She was really excited about it and went and gathered up a bunch of cars and random toys to wash in the sink.  However, the thrill of this one didn't last too long - maybe around 15 minutes?  

Our next activity was to bring snow inside.  I'm sure we did this back when we lived in KC.  

Jillian, not scared at all, went straight for it.  

And then this is how she felt about the coldness. ha.  I love a good crying baby picture. 

I got Jenna's old Mr. Potato head things and she had lots of fun making people with them.  

After the Potato Head toys, she asked if she could make "soup."  So, we got out the food coloring and sprinkles and some utensils and she went to town!  She had more fun with this snow and then anything else today!  She did this for a good hour! And yes, a couple of times, I would go dump it out and bring back fresh snow for her.  

After lunch, we tried some q-tip painting.  (In my version of this, the q-tips are only used to make dots. In her world, they are just used to paint with. whatever.)  She was making a ladybug here.  

This is how I spent my day.  In super comfy pajamas and my polka dot slipper socks.  Love pajama days! :)

While the girls were playing in the playroom, I started looking for things in the storage room.  I found this plastic container that I don't think I've opened in years.  These are all of my old stuffed animals that I kept.  Jenna has had a blast playing with a few of them today.  Her favorite is the little bear in the red dress.  She named her "Little Red."  And see on the dog on the side?  A few years ago, I found another one just like it at a thrift store in KC.  I quickly bought it and told Jenna about the one I used to have.  Well, I'm so glad I got to show Jenna the original "Mutsy!"  

Jilli doesn't really like to be held too long. (Well, not when sitting anyway.)  However, when she gets tired, it's another story!  After bath, JM held her and rocked with her for the longest time.  She fell asleep there and it was just so sweet.  

And that's the last 10 on 10 for 2013! Seems crazy!

Jillian is 7 months!

Seriously 7 months?!?!  It's getting harder and harder to take these pics....

I'm learning more and more about her "firecracker" personality and including a few more pictures in this post to help demonstrate. :)

And this is why now....She learned this new trick on Friday.  Every time I would come in her room, I would see her like this.  So, tonight, we lowered the crib mattress to the lowest setting.   She's also tried pulling up in the bathtub and on our coffee table (but wasn't too successful on that one.)  

She had the BEST bath of her entire life on Sunday night.   Remember how I mentioned she hates baths? Well, I feel like I've tried about every thing.  BUT,  then I remembered the paci.  She is obsessed with her paci now.  But hey, whatever it takes, right?!?!  Anyway, I let her have in the bath and even though she still cried a bit, it helped a ton.   She even tried to play for a little bit - which she has NEVER ever attempted.  (and notice her pulling up on the bathtub.)

This is her favorite spot in the house right now.  She is in full crawling mode and will get over there all by herself.  So far, the tree has been ok, but just thinking about her next year already worries me.  haha.

*is wearing 6-9 or 6-12 month clothing and size 2 diapers.  

*She is still a great, great sleeper, but I've noticed she wakes up easily now when we are out.  She definitely sleeps better at home than on the go. 

*has started reaching for me and it's just the sweetest thing ever.  

*started sitting in her highchair and meal time is going much better now!  She gets lunch and dinner now.  She loves, loves, loves pears.  But, Jenna and I both tasted it and we agree - the pears are soooo good!  

*No one and nothing makes her giggle more than Jenna does.

*Crawling all over the place

*Still has no teeth.  I keep feeling her gums every day.  

Her personality is coming out more and more everyday. I love getting to know her more and more and seeing what she is like.  I can't wait to see what she will be like when she's a little older too, but just knowing how crazy active she is now scares me a bit!  I'm guessing Jillian is the kid that we will have to take to the ER and she will be the one that wants to go on all the rides at Silver Dollar City.  No matter what, she is my sweet baby girl and I love her!  

Happy 7 months Jilli! :)

My sleeping beauties....

Even though Jilli is only 6 months old, I have already noticed several differences when it comes to sleeping between the girls.  I thought it would be fun to write it down now and see if they keep their differences on this later on or if Jillian changes???  

Jenna

I remember a post I did when was Jenna was much younger on how she didn't like sleeping in much.  I'm not sure where that post is, so I'm not even going to bother searching for it.  But, she never sleeps in socks and she usually prefers lightweight pajamas.  She also kicks off the covers about every chance she gets.  These traits also SCREAM John Michael too.  Oh, and she almost always sleeps on her back or slightly on her side (like this photo.)  

And yes, she is still coming to our bed mostly every night.  A couple of nights ago, she slept in her bed until 6 am and then came to our room and went straight back to sleep.  I am pretty positive that its now just become a habit to her, but honestly, we don't mind that much. 

Jillian

A few things I've noticed so far:  

Ever since she started rolling over, she always sleeps on her belly. Sometimes she will sleep on her side.  She also will kick the blankets off, but that's also because she just moves around so much.  I do think she likes to be covered up more.  There have also been times where she likes to hold on to something or she will find something in her crib to put her arm around.  (I know there is a lot of stuff in there, but sometimes she will just sit there and play.)  Oh, and she usually always pushes her head up against something or puts her head on something as if its a pillow.  

And you know how I mentioned that Jenna sleeps more like John Michael, well can you guess what I will say next???  Yep,  Jillian definitely has more of my sleeping traits!  

Now, just to see if Jillian will want to come sleep with us when she gets older too????

Our last thanksgiving in Pine Bluff

We spent our Thanksgiving Break in our hometown of Pine Bluff, AR.  BUT, it was probably our very last time EVER to go to PB.  JM's parents are moving in a couple of weeks.  We are very glad to say good-bye to the 5+ hour car ride, but it still seems a bit weird thinking we may never ever go back there again.   

As I mentioned earlier, JM's birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year.  I think he had a great birthday. He was surrounded by family and got lots of gift cards!  :=)

Jenna was in love being around her cousins.  The days before she talked about going to see them and every night she would tell me how much fun she had with them.  Basically, she didn't even need to talk to me at all during the day - she was too busy playing with them! 

We had long mornings of just staying in our pj's and watching tv.  

John Michael took family photos for his sister and these impromptu pics of our girls.  I love these pics.  They have (or well had) a very pretty outside setting in the neighborhood.  

One last family photo outside of JM's house.  They moved in this house around 1980 and did lots of adding on to it.  

The Entrance sign -  This street is where it all started for JM and I.  Before we were ever officially dating, we used to go walking/running around the circle at night.  That's how we got to know each other.  Those memories definitely rank high in the "best life moments" category for me. 

So, we said good-bye to a huge chapter in our lives this weekend.  We are very excited to have them closer to us.  

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And on a side note, I'm officially quitting my 2 on 2 posts. (I know, I know...that didn't last long....)  But we do have a ton of the girls together already and I plan to incorporate more picture posts in 2014, so it seems kind of pointless.  

JM's 33!

Today is JM's 33rd birthday!!!! And yes, the fun part of this year is that it fell on the Thanksgiving that we are with his family.  So, we get to celebrate Thanksgiving and his birthday together!

So, in honor of his day, I thought I'd compose a fun little group of lists about him. :)



10 places that JM and I have traveled together:  

1.  Birmingham, AL - for a residency interview
2.  Frederiksburg, TX - (post here, but no pics.)
3.  San Antonio, TX - (post here and here, but no pics on 2nd one.)
4.  St. Pete's Beach, FL - our honeymoon!
5.  Miami, FL - (earlier this year, posted here!)
6.  Disney World! (early 2012, posted here.)
7. Maryland - (October 2013 here)
8. St. Louis - (here)
9. Omaha - (here)
10. Dallas - JM had a rotation there and I spent the weekend with him.


10 Things that make him JM:

1.  He uses spoons more than forks.
2.  We have a white bowl that he also loves to use for every meal.
3.  He only wears mismatched black socks.
4.  He also takes off those socks and leaves them everywhere.
5.  He used to only drink Diet Cokes, but has now branched out a bit to Strawberry Water.
6.  He loves taking photos. If you've ever even talked to him, he probably has a picture of you.
7.  Sports aren't his thing.
8.  If you have a computer problem, he can probably fix it.
9.  When he signs his name, he usually does the "fancy" signature and then prints his last name under.
10.  He prefers ham over turkey.


5 Things Jenna loves about her Daddy:

1.  I love to play with him.
2.  I love to snuggle with him.
3.  I love it when Daddy and I watch movies together.
4.  I love Daddy Daughter days.
5.  I love when he takes me to IHOP.


5 things Allison loves:

1.  I love how he can always make me laugh.
2.  simple moments of just watching The Office over and over.
3.  He puts 110% in every thing he does.
4.  His passion for photography.
5.  The way he looks at me.

3 Things from Jillian:
(if she could talk...haha.)

1.  She loves the silly faces he makes for her.
2.  When he gives her a bottle.
3.  When he puts on Baby Einstein.

YAY for 33!!!!!  

We love you, John Michael! 

WIWW - Pinterest Inspired

Since I'm getting back into my love for clothes again, I want to try and do a few more "What I wore" type posts.  Probably not every week, but hopefully every once in awhile. Maybe this will inspire me to actually put together a few different new outfits and keep trying new things.  

I've mentioned before on here about my love/hate relationship with pinterest.  The hate part is because it makes me feel not good enough.  (Not a good cook, decorator, party thrower, etc....you get the idea.)  However, I've think I've learned to look past all that stuff lately and I do enjoy the site a bit more now.  

One of my favorite boards is my "shopping inspiration" posted here.   As I was looking back through it, I noticed that I had a couple of things in my own closet that made up these outfits.  

So, the first one.... 

And from my own closet -  

Leopard scarf from my last stitch fix box. 

Old, old, old, long sleeved black t-shirt from Old Navy

Gap legging jeans - Hard to tell but they are a burgundy like color.  (P.S. I love these! Wish I had more in different colors!)  

I also had similar shoes like in the pinterest picture, but decided to wear my trusty Born Boots because I had a lot going on that day and it was also raining. 

And the second look -  

And again, sorry for the not-so-good pictures.  Definitely not a fashion blogger right now!  

Same scarf from above. 

Old Navy cardigan

Same black shirt from above

Target leggings 

And the same boots

Sadly, I probably wouldn't have put any of this together if it weren't for the help of Pinterest!  And that adds to my love for pinterest! :)