Summer Kickoff!

It's here! Even though it is damp, and cloudy...summer is (Un)officially here! We live for summer here at the Jersey Shore, and we will be back at the beaches, walking on the boardwalks, and boating in the Barnegat Bay! We can't wait to spend this summer with Chloe and creating new memories as a family!

This Memorial Day weekend we are going to lay low. Boomer is still not well. We took him to see a neurologist yesterday and he thinks that he has some sort of inflammation on the lower back of his brain causes his symptoms. We are starting him on prednisone to help the inflammation. I am praying that this helps. If not, then we will have to do further testing. I just want my little guy back to normal. It is killing me seeing him so sick. Thank you all for keep him in your prayers. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Prayers for the Pom

Hi Friends. It has been a rough few days for little Boomer and our family. Last week Boomer was a little under the weather. We thought he pulled a muscle or something because he wouldn't jump on the couch, and he would let out a little squeal if we picked him up a certain way. I brought him to the vet last Thursday, and the vet put him on an anti-inflammatory medication. He started taking it, and seemed to be back to his old self. On Saturday, we came home and went to feed him.  He looked like he was having a seizure. He couldn't get to his food dish, he was shaking and looked disoriented. It lasted about 1 minute or so. Then he seemed to be ok, and finished eating. On Sunday, the "episodes" kept happening more and more. We brought him to the vet yesterday and the vet said it seems like he has some type of neurological issue going on. He does not think it is seizures. We are going back to the vet today for more testing. This is where I ask you to keep our little Pom in your prayers. We just want him to get better! He is Chloe's "baby nurse" and we need him! 

Flash Sale!

Serving Set // Sunglasses // Purse // Bracelet // Pillow // Flats

If you know me,  I am a sucker for sales.  I got word that C. Wonder is having a Flash Sale May 15th and 16th  where you can save up to 75% off! Also, from May 17th to May 20th, save 25% off all full-price shoes and bottoms plus free ground shipping on all shoe orders at  C. Wonder! I love this embroidered heart pillow, I can see it on our living room sofa. They also  have some wonderful monogrammed items if you are looking for a great gift...Happy Shopping! 

Oh Dear!

I love searching Etsy for handmade children's clothing shops. My latest find is The Naptime Project. I love this little deer dress for summer...

Speaking of deer, we have a dilema. We have a group of deer that keep eating all of our flowers and trees in our front yard. They seem to skip over all of our neighbors yards, and come feast in ours each night. We spent a lot of money on our landscaping that now looks half eaten. We even have a "skit"  that we say they look at us from a far, planting new trees, laughing at us! Only to come back at night like litle bandits and rip everything out, taking everything but the mugo pines!  Anyone else ever have a "deer problem?" Do you have any suggestions to make them stop eating all of our shrubs and flowers?? Help!

{photo via The Naptime Project}

Quote of the Day

Mother's Day Arts and Crafts

I love this arts and crafts idea that I saw on Little Page Turner's blog. This is a great project for mom's to create with their child (gift to grandma's) or for dad's to do with their kids for mom. It would also be a great idea for teachers to do with their students! You can buy all of the art supplies here.

Earlier this week, I was having a conversation with one of my co-workers that just had a baby. She asked me if I have a new found appreciation for my mom...I said yes. Tomorrow I will be celebrating my first Mother's Day as a "Mom." Of course it is always nice to receive gifts, but speaking as a new mom, all mom's really want on Mother's Day is to know that they are loved and appreciated. A hand written card, an artsy apron created by your child, or a simple..."I love you" is just enough :)

Happy Mother's Day!!

{photo via Little Page Turners}

My Forever

I knew the minute that I saw you that you were going to be my "forever". It's just hard to believe that it's been nine years since you came to pick me up for our "first date." It feels like just yesterday! I couldn't imagine being on this journey called "life" with anyone else but you by my side. We have had a pretty incredible year so far, welcoming our baby girl, and I can't wait to see what the next 9 years will be like. The best is yet to come...