Scenes from the weekend....

I did some baking.......


Ohh lala

I saw this cake on Martha Stewart and thought I would give it a try.
Yummy raspberry filling....

Isn't it just DREAMY?




My little princess and I made a special breakfast together...

recipe from one of her very own cookbooks....




We made Cinnamon Crunch French Toast


They were a hit!!



We capped the weekend with friends at a great Superbowl party....


And just for kicks here is a picture of my puppy!


A great weekend. Sad to see it end and to wake up to a RAINY Monday morning. I guess I should be lucky it's not snowing.

I'll just put on my rain boots and jump a few puddles!

Have a great day.

Leslie

Never grow up

In the busy of the day, I wonder, do I love her enough.....
I adore this little life and can not get enough of her......

I Love her more ways than I can count andI hope that she always feels my love.....
I watch her as she sleeps and wonder, do I love her enough. The days get so busy and when the days end, I haven't had the chance to play a game, or take her to ride her bike. Some days I am so tired I feel like am just going through the motions and wishing for the end of the day. For quiet. Then it's too quiet and I miss her.

Inevitably, I feel guilt and will go in one more time to kiss her on her sweet cheek and to absorb the joy that she brings to my life.
She is growing up way to fast and at times it's hard to bare.

I want the days to pass slower and for time to pause. I want this time to last forever!

This weekend is hers, baking, games, bike riding, the park, dancing..... all I can do to maybe create some memories!!
It's the little moments that count.

Leslie

A little fashion inspiration

These days I am feeling like this is my style. I love the casual-ness of the look. Great boyfriend jeans, cute sweatshirts, flat shoes. Simple, Casual, Chic. Love IT! and Reese Witherspoon does it effortlessly. Love her!






I found these pieces at Madewell.com (JCrew's little sister) that I think work perfectly for the look.

It's a toss up on which one I would get, I love this fantastic yellow color, one of my faves. But gray is a mainstay! Cute cute!!


Leslie

What I Wore Wednesday

I am popping in quickly to link up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday. I have been missing in action as things have been hectic around here. But things are slowly getting back to normal.

I have just one picture to post today, but wanted to get back in the swing of things. I am playing with patterns in this outfit, I love gray and lavender together and I hope that it all works.



Today I had a day of running errands, dropping daughter off to school and caring for my husband who is recovering from surgery. A casual day.

Shirt - Target
Stripe T-shirt - Target
Jeans - LOFT
Loafers - Old Navy


Have a great Wednesday.

Leslie

Valentines Garland

This is a cute craft project with sweet results. The tutorial is on How About Orange blogspot. Check out this blog for great ideas. I love to decorate for Valentines Day with simple decorations and this is perfect and super easy.

Have a great Monday.
Leslie

I am feeling Valentine's Day

Have a great weekend.

Leslie

Little Lesiw Accessories

I'm popping in for a quick post. My hubby is coming home today, YIPPEE!



I wanted to share this great offer and cause with you. LittleLesiw.com is an online accessories company. They make these cute little flower clips and head bands for little girls. They are super cute, fun fabrics and simply sweet. And, if you order by the end of the month 10% of all her sales are going to The ONEder Fund. In addition, you get 25% your entire purchase using code NELLA25 at check-out.

The ONEder Fund was set up by Kelle Hampton of KelleHampton.com - Enjoying the Small Things blog. Her daughter was born one year ago with Down Syndrome. She has started the ONEder Fund to raise money to help families and their children who were also born with Down Syndrome. All in celebration of her daughter, Nella's, first birthday. Her blog is beautifully written and the story of the birth of her daughter is so worth reading. I have read it several times and am truly inspired by her words and touching heart.





















Check out both Little Lesiw for some great hair accessories and Kellehampton.com for great inspiration.



Have a great day.

Leslie