Friday, February 19, 2016

First Birthday Gifts for Girls

If you are looking for some gift ideas for a girls first birthday, here are some ideas...
1) A baby doll-You really can't go wrong with a baby doll. You can buy any kind just make sure that it doesn't have little pieces that they can choke on. 
2) Minnie Mouse Shopping Cart- Since Aubrey isn't walking yet this isn't the best gift for right now but once she starts walking I know she will love it.
3) That's not my fairy- this is a great book. It has touch and feel and is a short book that keeps their attention.
4) Minnie Mouse Airplane- This is a great toy that they will want to play with for awhile. If they are learning to walk they can push it or if they know how to walk they can ride on it. 
5) Shape sorter- this gift seems like a simple and possible boring gift but Aubrey loves it. 
6) You also can't go wrong with an adorable girl outfit!
All of these items except for the Baby Gap outfit can be found on Amazon. 

Friday, January 29, 2016

Makeup Routine

I am finally starting to get a good QUICK makeup routine down.  Before I was a mom I spent more time than I should have getting ready but now my routine is 45 min from shower to out the door. I am usually able to do this while Aubrey is taking her morning nap and Brady is eating breakfast and watching Mickey. 

This is my quick and easy makeup routine...
1) Face Finishing Moisturizer tint by Perricone MD-I love this stuff! On days when I don't leave the house I just put this stuff on.
2)Urban Decay Naked Makeup- I used to use Makeup Forever but lately I have been feeling like it is too thick on my face, so my cousin suggested I try this foundation out and so far I love it. It doesn't go on too thick but still has enough coverage for my uneven skin tone.
3) BareMinerals concealer- This concealer goes on great. Doesn't cake under the eyes and stays on!
4) Laura Mercier- Eye Basic stick in Linen- You can us this as an eye primer or to add a little color.
5) Nars blush in Orgasm- This color looks great on everyone!
6) Dior Addict Lip Glow- This lip gloss is great for everyday wear. It adds gloss and enhances your natural lip color.
7) Mascara - I am always changing up my mascara but I tend to like the drugstore brands the best. I an using Maybelline right now.
8) Urban Decay Makeup Setting spray- I like to set it all with this Urban Decay spray.



Friday, January 15, 2016

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ONE Year Old Is What You Are!!!

Sweet baby Aubrey is already 1! This has seriously been the fastest year ever and her birthday party turned out sweet and adorable just like our sweet baby girl. Since the party was at our house we wanted to keep it smaller, with our closest family and friends. 

When I started planning her party I knew I wanted to incorporate the colors pink and gold, so while searching for party ideas I came across the theme Twinkle Twinkle and loved it.

Because her birthday is right after Christmas I ran out of time to create everything myself so I ordered the signs and invitations through OllieandLulu on etsy. 















I LOVED how her cake turned out and it was soooooo easy. I used a box confetti cake mix and 2 small round cake pans. Then I used a rose tip for the frosting and made circles to create the big roses and sprinkled with star sprinkles that I found at Hobby Lobby. 

The beautiful birthday girl opening her presents.







Happy Birthday my sweet little girl!





Monday, January 11, 2016

Our Sweet Baby Girl

I'm BACK :)...It has been a very very very long time since I last posted and a LOT has happened since then. 

To start out...our sweet baby girl was born last January 7th. She was born at 5:45 pm and perfectly healthy and happy, just a petite little thing at a little over 5lbs. She has been a bright spot in our lives, with her sweet smiles and happy disposition. 



She was really cold when she was born so they had to wrapped her up as much as possible. 



We got some great new born photos taken by Jill Marson...
Sweet big brother and Lil sis photo













Such a sweet face! I can't believe she is already 1..ahhh. I will post on her 1st birthday and sweet nursery soon.