Rest in Peace

I'm not usually one to find myself in a huff over a celebrity death, but I am strangely saddened by the passing of Nora Ephron. Nora Ephron is everything I wish I was as a writer and everything I am not. She is smart, witty and writes one heck of a New York love story.

She is responsible for some of my favorite movies and some of the most recognizable movie quotes. This is such a loss for women readers and those who are suckers for a New York based romcom. 


I am convinced she is the reason Meg Ryan was once America's Sweetheart, she made Billy Crystal romantic and lovable rather than just aloof and funny, she made an "American Family" seem funny rather than sad, and she made me want to cook. A lot. She inspired writers and wanted women to be funny, brave and to...


"“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”


Read this obituary printed in the New York Times. It's the best one I've found. 


So, rest in peace, Nora. You will be missed...even by those who never knew you.

Party Planning

Yes, I am already planning my 7.5 month old's birthday party. Why? Because I'm crazy. We have so much going on with weddings, wedding showers, bachelorette parties, graduations, babies, MY baby, friends, family and life in general. Yet all I can think about is that in just four and a half months my sweet girl will be a year old. How and when did this happen?!

Being a mommy is the hardest, most challenging, most thankless, awesome, rewarding, exciting and inspiring thing I have ever done. Every day my life is better, no matter how hard, because of this sweet, sweet girl. She is everything that is good our lives.

So, we are planning a You Are My Sunshine Party! Because my sweet girl can brighten anyone's day! I am on the hunt for all things to make this a perfect party! I have ordered a few things from Shop Sweet Lulu, my weakness, Mother in Law has bought us mason jars, and I have found the PERFECT birthday outfit, thanks to Etsy.

Seriously though, how did we plan parties before Pinterest?

Life is passing me by....

I am in a haze of all things baby and I love it but life seems to be flying by at an excelerated rate. It is amazing how having a little one can make you more aware of time.

My sweet girl is now 7 months old. Where has the time gone? She is crawling, sitting, babbling constantly, pulling herself up, eating solids and having major separation anxiety. What can I say, she's a mommy's girl!And she is the best thing to ever happen to her mommy.

I am suddenly aware how of how dangerous my home is. It's like a walking land mine. She is so curious and wants to touch everything. My sweet girl...Here are a few pics for you.

If you read my last post, you will be happy to know that I splurged! I bought myself the City Select by Baby Jogger! I am so excited! It should be here today so I am on lock down waiting for the FedEx guy to get here.

By the way, is anyone watching Revenge? I just started and I am SO into it...

Happy Thursday, friends.