Lately...

When we bought our home in 2013, I thought it would be our forever home.  We walked barefoot around the hardwood floor, looked at all the empty walls, hand picked everything to make it our home.  We imagined filling the empty rooms with babies and memories.  This is the only home Olivia has ever known.  It has kept us warm and safe.  I have not one complaint.

It is with a heavy heart that I prepare to sell our house.  I say "I", because I don't think S is as sentimentally attached.  For him, there are many logistical reason to move.  For me, there is the dream of a all white kitchen.  I will try to not rush into settling on our next house (one that I am hoping will be our forever home).  I will try not to take it personally when people criticize my current house (it will be pretty much impossible).  I will try to brace myself for the hectic weeks/months(??!) ahead without too much undue stress.


In other news, Olivia turned two!  It was our mission to teach her she is turning two, and sure enough, when asked "how old are you", she holds up some fingers proudly in the air and says "TWO"!

Love this cake from www.customcakesbyliud.com.  I ordered literally four cakes from her in the span of two weeks and they all turned out beautifully.  We didn't really have a theme for her joined birthday party with Natalie.  Instead the cake feature bear bear and horsey.  

birthday girl

First trip to the zoo was not a big success.  It was a bit windy and cold and the animals didn't move very much.  Not sure Olivia really grasped the concept that these are the real life versions of the animals from her books.  She was dazed and not so impressed the whole morning. 

I am really really really into high waisted everything these days!  Specifically the Maria High Rise Skinny Jeans in light denim (pictured above)!  I got mine during their end of the year sale.  Not since my maternity pants days have I experienced anything more comfortable.  Conclusion - I like things wrapped snuggly around my belly and waist.  I have been wearing these jeans as if they were rented (past two days actually) with limited days.

Too good not to share find - 

Faux Leather booties from Forever 21.  About $30.  Can't find them anymore online but still many very cute booties on the site.  In person, they don't look at all cheap and are quite comfy.  The silver detail on the tip reminds me of my beloved Gucci Boots.

I... think... that's... all...