Magpie And Piggy Press

WE are retiring...

2012-02-08T22:58:00.003-06:00

Yup, it is true. WE are retiring. As bloggers. At least for now...We are going to let momma go off and do her thing with her biz. You can catch up with us here. It may be written from momma's perspective but you will still get a peak into our lives and you might even find yourself staying a bit to read up on momma and Jen as they embark on diy projects, tutorials, guest posts, etc. They would LOVE it if you would follow them. And leave a comment now and again.

Thanks for following and reading Magpie + Piggy Press. It's been real.

xxoo,
Paisley Grace + Magnolia True

December 16th...

2011-12-16T12:08:00.001-06:00

On the 16th day of Christmas we had a pajama party at ballet. We wore matching Christmas jams Ya ad Papa got us...

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December 11...

2011-12-11T07:31:00.000-06:00

On the 11th day of Christmas we visited the Zilker Tree. I loved being the flashlight holder...and spinning around under the tree. Whoa! I got a little dizzy! We ate dinner in the dark and took a peak at Santa in his workshop. What a fun family outing...

December 10th...

2011-12-10T18:15:00.001-06:00

On the 10th day of Christmas mommy and Maggs made glitter trees! Maggie loved the glitter and sprinkled the excess outside like glitter snow...

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December 9th...

2011-12-09T18:19:00.000-06:00

On the 9th day of Christmas my sissy picked out some Christmas books + music for us at the library. She and mom are loving the holiday tunes...

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December 8...

2011-12-08T21:43:00.000-06:00

On the eighth day of Christmas mommy and Maggs took gently used clothes, toys and books to Safe Place here in Austin. Mommy wants us to experience giving to others who are less fortunate...

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December 7th...

2011-12-07T13:35:00.000-06:00

On the seventh day of Christmas we hung our stockings with care. We don't have a mantle so mommy hung them from a bundle of sticks!

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December 6th...

2011-12-06T13:37:00.000-06:00

On the sixth day of Christmas we played with the carolers and got to one in each of our rooms. Nanie got these for mommy when she was growing up. It's a family tradition...

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December 5th...

2011-12-05T13:40:00.000-06:00

On the 5th day of Christmas mommy bought a diffuser that smells like a Christmas tree because ours does NOT smell! We also got advent calendars and are loving the chocolate treats every day...

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December 4...

2011-12-04T20:20:00.000-06:00

On the fourth day of Christmas we sported our Hannah Anderson holiday jams with Chik Fil A hats! This sure got us in the spirit...

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December Second...

2011-12-02T21:51:00.000-06:00

On the second day of Christmas we decorated our tree! Maggie liked playing with the tinsel, deer and birds. I actually enjoyed hanging ornaments on the tree. I even have a small turquoise tinsel tree in my room that I got to decorate!

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The Days Of Gratitude...

2011-12-01T21:07:00.004-06:00

Well, we didn't quite make it through to the end of the month did we? Goodness gracious this blogging thing is becoming more and more difficult. Mommy wants to keep it up but it's so hard because she has TWO other blogs. Obviously our daily lives aren't as interesting to her anymore {no, not really...she's just BUSY!} So, if you want to catch up on us a bit or see what mommy is up to you can visit her other blogs: www.oh-fiddlesticks.com and www.bffdaily.blogspot.com.

We are going to attempt another blog post a day about what we are up to in the month of December but don't hold us to it!
xo,
Pais

December First...

2011-12-01T20:48:00.000-06:00

On the first day of Christmas we got out all our holiday books and read 2 of our faves snuggled up in mommy's bed. Every night we will do the same until Christmas...

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31 Days Of Gratitude: {Days 8-15}...

2011-11-16T21:41:00.010-06:00

Day 8~ Sissy and I {and mommy + daddy} are grateful for our
annual trips to Hawaii with our family.
We LOVE the Kahala and look forward to the trip all year long!

Day 9~ I am grateful for the LOVE my cousins give to me.
They are like a big sister and brother to me. I can't wait to see them in a few days when they visit us in Texas!

Day 10~I am so grateful for a gentle, loving, kind, silly, and huggable daddy!

Day 11~ Sissy and I adore these gals.
Ya, Mommy and Aunt Jen Jen are truly the coolest chicks around!
Oh, and did I mention we can't wait to see Ya and Jen Jen next week, too!

Day 12~ I am thankful for yummy treats. I LOVE shaved ice.
Especially on a hot summer day.
Sharing with sis is fun, but I really like having my own.
Do you blame me?

Day 13~ Oh, Nanie...I am so thankful for you and your giving heart. YOU bless our family constantly with you grace. Can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving so I can give you a big hug and kiss! {p.s. mommy, daddy + sis are so thankful for YOU, too!}

Day 14~ We are all thankful for traditions like our annual bench picture!

Day 15~ We are thankful for mommy + and the beach...
They go great together, don't you think?

With love + gratitude...
xxoo,
Paisley

31 Days Of Gratitude:{Day 7}...

2011-11-07T22:30:00.000-06:00

Mommy is so grateful for daddy. We are too! We've missed him so much and can't wait to see him on Wednesday when he returns from China. Mommy says she doesn't know how she got so lucky to find a daddy like ours...get home safely daddy!

Xxoo,
Mommy
Paisley
Maggie

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31 Days Of Gratitude: {Day 6}...

2011-11-06T22:29:00.001-06:00

We are grateful for our cousin Baby Corbin. He is sooo sooo cute!

Xxoo,
P+M

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31 Days Of Gratitude: {Day 5}...

2011-11-05T10:22:00.000-05:00

Today I am grateful for swings...

Xx,
Paisley

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31 Days Of Gratitude {Day 4}...

2011-11-04T16:42:00.001-05:00

Today I am grateful for hats, jackets, AND playing at the park with mommy. The weather has cooled off here in Texas and I can finally sport my fave accessories...

Xo,
Maggie

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31 Days Of Gratitude: {Day 3}...

2011-11-03T12:15:00.000-05:00

I am grateful for the chickens next door to Grandma Dewey's house. I love watching them! I also love finding chickens all over town, in books, etc. Mommy claims she's going to make me a chicken shirt...

Xo,
Maggie

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31 Days Of Gratitude...{Day 2}...

2011-11-02T12:14:00.000-05:00

I am grateful for my pal Delphi. She is my BFF at school. We have so much fun playing together. I keep asking mommy if she can sleep over at our house. I hope we can soon.

Here we are on Halloween. D was Cleopatra and I was Rapunzel!

Xx,
Paisley
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31 Days of Gratitude: {Day 1}...

2011-11-01T17:15:00.000-05:00

Day One...
Today mommy is grateful that we survived Halloween. I had a bit of a meltdown after the neighborhood party. I got a horrible tummy ache and m through a fit because she didn't want to sit in the stroller. We were quite a handful. But we survived...

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J'adore Blue Lily...

2011-09-10T08:20:00.007-05:00

{Spring 2011}
Paisley 4 years, Magnolia 1.5 years

What is there to say other than
Merci Beaucoup Blue Lily...
We LOVE our pics!

xxoo,
P & M

You Are My Sunshine...

2011-07-31T21:05:00.005-05:00

I've got my game face on...

Our class lined up and ready to go...

Here I am looking at Elizabeth for a cue...

Ah, aren't I cute???

Mia and I hugging it out backstage before our big show!

This June I had the pleasure of dancing in my 2nd recital...
I had my besties Charlotte, Hannah, and Mia with me, too!
We danced a ballet number to the song:
'You Are My Sunshine.'
Next month I get to start dance again...
I have really missed it and I put on shows for mommy and
daddy at least twice a week. Maggs likes to join in on the fun, too.
We dress up in costumes, and dance our little hearts out to whatever
music mommy and daddy put on for us {they seem to like the beats!}
Maggs is hilarious and try to copy everything I do! She is going
to start dance next month, too! It will be her first dance class...
I can't wait to see my lil' sis in her ballet costume. Let's hope
she is a good listener! Mommy is a little nervous about her starting but
is hopeful that she will LOVE it like moi!

Mommy's Thought For Thursday: 25 Things You Didn't Know About Me...

2011-06-30T23:19:00.002-05:00

{Some of my favorite pics from
our family photo sesh with Blue Lily}

1. I have 2 other blogs and I can barely keep up with this one...{my other 2 are my Oh Fiddlesticks! blog, and a bff blog!}

2. I burnt one of my college sewing projects in my apartment fire place after I got a C on it

3. I met my bff through my hubby

4. I am originally from a little town {Redlands} in So Cal

5. I cannot stand tuna salad, olives, dill, blue cheese, or black liquorice

6. I traveled solo in Europe

7. I lived in Seattle and didn't own in umbrella

8. Coffee please. With coconut milk creamer {I gave up my previous addiction to Coffee mate}

9. I love to read but never find the time to do it...I have piles of books that I want to dig into. There is something magical to me about having books around, even if I don't open them up for years.

10. The perfect day to me starts with hugs from my hubby and kids, a hot cup of joe, followed by a bikram yoga session, a play date with our best pals, a walk around the lake with our lil' fam, happy hour at a local favorite, and a movie with the hubbs at The Alamo Drafthouse

11. I have a big sis who lives in So Cal, 5 minutes from my mom and dad and grandma. She understands me like no one else. She has been my biggest advocate. She has believed in me since day ONE! Did I mention she is the sweetest person I know???

12. I don't like to wear shorts

13. I had 8 bridesmaids. Seriously.

14. My first concert was Madonna. Loved her then. Love her now.

15. I have always wanted to take a photography and art history class. Maybe someday I will get my booty to the local JC and check this off my list!

16. I have had red hair, pink streaks, and now I have feather extensions. I guess I have a little rocker in me.

17. I want to live in France. Even if it is just for a few weeks. Yes, I am a bit of a Francophile. I could live in Paris. Or the countryside. Either one would do.

18. I have way too many flip flops. I love this style from JCrew or Old Navy. They are perfect for my mommy lifestyle here in Austin.

19. I LOVE paper products and have for years. I have been collecting stationary and journals since I was a little girl. I am obsessed with Letterpress products. Oh, it just looks so pretty and feels divine.

20. I cannot stand indifference. Make up your mind. Have an opinion. It's okay to be different.

21. I am a sucker for vintage accessories. I have be scouring flea markets, antique shops/malls for years. I have a lovely little collections of jewelry,purses, and buttons.

22. I like to rearrange furniture, accessories, and little displays in my house seasonally. I like things clean, simple, organized but with a little flair here and there. Right now I am itching to change it all up. I am even considering wallpapering my girls bathroom or our entry way.

23. I can't live without deodorant {although I am still on a hunt for a really affective one}, Fresh products, Laura Mercier secret camouflage, my Estee lip gloss {thanks BFF}, Vintage Rose Wraps, my new favorite yoga pants, and my aviators {I am light sensitive}!

24. My nickname when I was growing up was Missy. I can't stand it. I cringe when I hear it. Only my immediate fam is allowed to call me that. If you want to shorten my name call me M.

25. I love to sleep. And with that, I am off to the land of nod...

xxoo,

Melissa

The Abdine's Do Dallas...

2011-06-15T00:08:00.001-05:00

Last month daddy took us on a weekend away to the BIG D! He had a bike race nearby and decided mommy needed a little r and r. What a fab idea it was. We got in a trip to the zoo, lots of swimming, and a break from our routine. We ALL needed this!

At our hotel...

Hello zoo...

Sissy wasn't too sure about all this at first...

Giraffes...

Poised and ready to feed the giraffes...

Maggie wanted to EAT, too...

Look at that long neck...

Sissy and I inside an egg pretending to be birds...tweet!

Daddy took me on a camel ride. This was so cool...

Back in the stroller...

Time to go!!!

Now, we are on our way to our real vacation. Ah, can't wait to say ALOHA in just 2 days!

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Wordless Wednesday: Wearing My Hair Like A Hula Girl

2011-05-25T22:31:00.001-05:00

Freddie's Place
Austin, Texas
May 2011

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Easter Girls...

2011-05-10T21:42:00.001-05:00

We had a low key Easter this year. We rode our bikes to Town Lake, and then spent the afternoon at home with an egg hunt and BBQ with Uncle Evans and Aunt Drea...

Love the broom in these pics (so classy!!!)...

Maggs loved finding the eggs...

I did too! I found eggs with feathers, crystals, and chocolate inside...

See, my princess basket is full...

M had to chill and eat chocolate for a bit...

Can you blame her?

Happy belated Easter...

Xxoo
Pais and Maggs
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Earth Day Art Project...

2011-04-20T11:18:00.000-05:00

{photo courtesy of A Subtle Revelry}

Friday is Earth Day...we are bringing 'green' objects/collections/art, etc in to school
on Thursday for show and tell.
Mommy and I were planning on making a recycled piece of art...
I chose a tree! But, mommy found this bunny mask on one of her
favorite blogs and is thinking this would be a perfect match during
Earth Day/Easter Week!
We can decorate the mask using all recycled materials.
I promise I will take pics modeling my creation!

Taking Pics Of My Sissy...

2011-04-19T23:43:00.001-05:00

Tonight mommy piled us in the stroller to take pup out for a walk. I was NOT interested in this activity until mommy handed me her phone. So, I decided to take some pics...

Mommy was pleasantly surprised when she saw the results. She thinks they are artsy and cool...
And I do too!
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Catching Up With Me~ Miss P...

2011-04-12T23:09:00.001-05:00

I have been a busy gal the past few months! I am growing taller everyday! I still love school and have made some very good friends. My sis and I stay very busy, too! Most days you can find us riding bikes, playing in our backyard or at the neighborhood park or pool. I am practicing my ballet and tap and will have another recital this June. I am very interested in taking Karate with my pal Mollie. I'm going to visit her class and see what I think. Mommy thought I might want to try soccer like my cousin Kate, but I want to try karate instead! I love being outside, getting dirty, climbing trees, riding my Skut or collecting treasures but I must be wearing a dress while partaking in these adventures! No shorts or pants for this gal! Art is a continued passion and most days I spend time creating at least one masterpiece. Lately I have been learning a few 3 letter words, and practicing writing. I am totally hooked on playing Monopoly Jr. And watching Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz, and Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue. Phew! I think that's a good start to fill you in moi. I'll be back soon with an update on my sis Miss M...

Here I am at on my birthday at my pal Mollie's party...

Hanging with mommy at Shady Grove one of our fav Austin eateries...

I loved posing in front of this ol' car...

Got some feathers in my hair with momma and...

My pal Mia. They are still in my hair! I love them...

Hanging out with this guy at Zilker Park...

He read me a fantastic story...

Then I climbed a tree...

Thursday park play date with my gal Margret. Mollie, Delphi, and Willa sometimes show up too...

We love Stacy Park...

Gettin' a little quacky at the zoo..

Showing off my Eiffel Tower necklace while getting a pedicure with mommy. I am all about my nails...

Taking Aunt Jen Jen to show and tell. The letter for that week was J!

Posing for mommy in one of my new spring dresses. I love that it is long and has pockets for me to store my treasures in!

On my big girl trip with mommy! We went to California for 5 days just the 2 of us...

My new doll Ally and me. Ya and Papa gave her to me for Easter. I LOVE her! I have been wanting a blonde doll...

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Mommy's Beauties...

2011-04-02T14:32:00.001-05:00

Look at these girls...truly I don't think they could be any yummier. I'm soaking all this up. I know they will be teenagers {Oh, help me!} before I blink my eye...

Yesterday we spent the early evening at the neighborhood school playground. I was suppose to go to my yoga class but my sitter was unable to make it and hubby was stranded in Louisiana. I was frustrated. I wanted my 'alone' time. Well, sometimes things don't always happen the way we desire. I let my frustrations go and took a moment to just breathe. I grabbed a hold of gratitude instead. The weather was perfect. I was with my 2 gals on a lovely spring evening. We had no cares in the world. No jobs to do but just be... It was delicious. And just what we all needed. This process of perspective, and allowing myself to be flexible is so freeing. I am learning to find joy in letting go...
Wishing you time to just BE this weekend. And don't forget to breathe!
Xxoo
Paisley and Maggie's Momma
{my most important title!}

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A Little Fairy Party Sneaky Peaky...

2011-03-27T22:27:00.008-05:00

{A Sneak Peak}...

Fairies with feathers...

Fluttering around our yard...

Hanging on tight to Rapunzel...
{she came to the party, even though she is NOT a fairy!}

Sis modeling her choice in fairy outfits.

She selected this ensemble and refused to wear a shirt...

or a tutu...

Just panties, boots, wings, and a flower hair clip!
She is obsessed with accessories...

Oh, what a special day I had in my enchanted forest
celebrating my FOURTH birthday...
Fairy friends from all over Austin came to join in on the fun!
I can't wait to share more pics with you...
For now, I leave you with a taste to warm your palette.
xxoo,
Paisley Grace

The Field...

2011-02-22T22:48:00.001-06:00

There's a field about a mile from our pad. We like to go run around and explore with pup. Our pal Dore has even taken some pics of me and of our fam in this field/wooded area. On our last visit we discovered the water fountain. There is even a place for pups to drink! How cool is that? Only in Austin...

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A Tex Mex Birthday Lunch For Moi...

2011-02-19T21:36:00.001-06:00

Today it's my birthday. I am
FOUR!!! Last night we kicked the celebration off with my favorite foods dinner party and today we hit Polvo's so I could eat my favorite~ chips and queso! Delish!

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We LOVE The Beach Baby...

2011-02-17T23:18:00.001-06:00

Mommy found this old post from December and thought it was about time to get these pics on the record! These were good times frolicking sea side in San Clemente with my sis and our cousins Jackson and Oliver. Just dreamy. When will I get to do it again???

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V-Day {P and M Style}...

2011-02-16T11:17:00.004-06:00

Monday was V-day.
Mommy and daddy were in SLC
but we had our sitter Shelly, Grandma Dewey,
and Ya Ya with us this year! We headed to school
armed with goodie bags for our school friends with kisses,
candy hearts, and handmade felt heart hair clips for all the girls.
Mommy and I had great intentions of making homemade
heart crayons, too but we just simply ran out of time!!!
It was also my cousin Kate's 11th birthday!
Happy Birthday Kate and Happy LOVE day {belated} to y'all!!!
xxoo,
P and M

Mommy's Thought For Thursday: {Dreaming}...

2011-02-10T22:42:00.004-06:00

Ahh, dreaming...
of a bedroom like this
with my hubbs.
He's been gone for a week.
I miss him so...
But, we get to celebrate
Valentine's Day here,
with our favorite peeps
from NYC and Houston!!!
So, all is well.
The house is quiet.
I am drinking a little red wine,
snuggled up by the fire with my cozy
blanket and my pup.
Dreaming of my hubby...
and sleep!

Almost {FOUR}...

2011-02-08T20:12:00.006-06:00

Paisley Grace Abdine ~Almost FOUR!
{pics taken courtesy of Mommy Keri's camera and fab new lens!!!}

I can't wait.
I have been ready to turn
FOUR for quite some time now...
I am so OVER 3.5!

Right now I LOVE anything Disney.
At least that's what I tell mommy.
And BARBIE...
oh, and I like Strawberry Shortcake,
The Care Bears, My Little Pony...
This list goes on and on!
I am still very interested in
music, yoga, dance, and ART.
Many afternoons you will
find me creating a masterpiece out of glitter
{I LOVE that stuff!} or having a naked dance
party with my lil' sis Maggs!
I LOVE playing
with my girlfriends and having special
time with mommy, daddy and grandma Dewey.
Recently mommy and I had a birthday slumber party
{Thanks for the fab idea Mommy Keri and Mia}.
I got to stay up late with mommy, watch a movie,
{Ramona and Beezus} and eat junk! I chose popcorn,
gummies, and goldfish. After the movie we played a game and then
I got to sleep in mommy's room! I had a blast and can't wait to do
it again! YOU should ask YOUR mommy or daddy
to have a sleepover party, too!
I promise YOU, you won't regret it!!!
This year for my party I struggled between a fairy party
OR a mermaid party,
but with some gentle coaxing from mom,
we are hosting a Woodland FAIRY Party...
We are going to dress up in tutus, wings, flowers, and wands.
We will dance, play, hunt for treasure and
sprinkle pixie dust all over ourselves.
And the best part? We will get to eat CAKE!!!!
Yum, yum, extra YUM!!!

A Little Magpie On Monday {18 Months Old}...

2011-02-07T23:07:00.005-06:00

Magnolia True Caroline
18 months old

My baby sis turned 18 months old yesterday.
Oh my she is growing up quickly...
Her favorite things to do:
torment moi, ride her bike, walk pup,
'drive' mommies car, EAT, play in the bath, dance, go to
gym and music class, and climb!
She is still obsessed with daddy.
She can't get enough of him...
She LOVES her sis {yup, that's moi}, and her pup
{I think mommy fits in there somewhere...}
She talks, talks, talks....
She says "neigh" for pretty much
all animals sounds! She likes horses
but LOVES cats and dogs.
Some of the things she says over and over are:
"Here ya go"
"Hi Mommy {daddy, sis, pup, etc}
"Eat, eat eat!"
"Neigh"
Oh, there's much more to tell about my
spunky lil' sis but I am fading and I need to get
to bed but before I go...

Tomorrow marks a big day for sis...
she is going to be joining me at school!
Wow! That is going to be so cool to have
her with me {now I know I am not missing out on anything!}
Wish her luck! We will report back soon...

Bon Nuit!
xxoo,
Paisley Grace

Snow Day...

2011-02-04T23:55:00.001-06:00

Today was my first real experience playing in the snow!!! I loved it for about 5 minutes then I was ready to go inside, drink hot chocolate, and watch Peter Pan...{which I did!}

The view out our front door...

Front of our pad...

Rody got covered...

Daddy and I...

Walking to find our friends...

Howdy neighbors...

Mills pretending to skate...

Posing with Honor- mommy made me do it. I was done...

Just a little snow pup...

Melissa+Alan heart mommy drew...{ewewwwwww}

Ahh, boots off. Time to go in and snuggle...

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Babies, Babies, Everywhere...

2011-01-31T13:22:00.004-06:00

That's moi...just 2 days home!

That's Maggs...just one week old!

Babies.
They are EVERYWHERE!
It seems like every week
mommy is telling me one of
my friends is going to be a big
brother or sister. WE are thrilled to
be welcoming in so many newbies!
In December my pal Hannah became a big
sis to baby Ella Faith and my cousin Talley became
a big sis to baby Maverick. Now we are awaiting
Charlotte and Finley's lil' bro {who is scheduled to arrive 2.2.11}
and my newest cousin this June {Drea and Evans are having a BOY!}
There are a few more babes coming this summer, too!
Whoa! Can't wait to welcome them all.
Mommy is done having babies she says.
She and daddy may adopt a baby someday or
just stick with adopting another animal.
If I have anything to do with it I would
like a cat. or a hamster. or a guinea pig. or a bunny.
Any of the above will do!

Mommy's Six On Sunday...

2011-01-30T23:10:00.001-06:00

lolipop cupcakes...

Paisley's Lonely Hearts Club CD favor
and salt water taffy, too!

party craft...
decorate your own circle necklace

the birthday gal...

Our fam at the birthday party...

1. Wow! I haven't blogged in a long time.
Life is so busy...work, kiddos sick {P had pneumonia this week
and M has a yucky cold} and honestly I really haven't been motivated to blog.
2. I decided to post SIX pics from Paisley's Austin
Children's Museum 3rd birthday party last February.
I can't believe it's been a YEAR.
I started not feeling well
that week. It was a scary time for me.
I think that's why I never posted about
her party. It should be a happy event,
a celebration...not a time
for mommy to be freaking out about her health.
But I was.
3. Yup. I have had a wild year. Probably the lowest time in my
adult life last February.It all started with dizziness. Then the tingling.
Then the burning sensation.
It wouldn't go away. I started researching what I had
because no one seemed to know what it was.
MRI clean. Blood work clean {except for the high iron-
I am a genetic carrier for hemochromotosis...thanks dad!!!}
I was convinced I had MS or something worse. I was dying.
Whoa! Sounds crazy...but mix in a little postpartum anxiety, a few
panic attacks {In Mexico} and I was a mess. Truly.
4. Oh, how grateful am I for:
a diagnosis {I have Restless Leg Syndrome!}
an amazing neurologist and therapist
a rock of a hubby
supportive family and friends
mommy friends who have shared
their stories and experiences
honesty
living in truth
5. This year is different...
I am in my right place.
I am still type a, but I have loosened up
and finally accepted that I am who I am
but with RLS...I have a pretty active version so
I will stay on my dopamine for now and hope that
I won't get any crazy ideas to go to Vegas and gamble all
my moola away!!!
6. Woohoo! I am FREE of my meds that helped with my
postpartum anxiety. My dear friend Lex {a pro}.
She was wonderful. She calmed me down.
Helped me gain perspective. But she also dulled me.
I was a bit flat. I was ready to come back...
Still detoxing but doing really well and can't wait to celebrate my
Paisley's 4th birthday. We are planning a FAIRY party!
I am even going to dress up! Seriously, I am!!!
Life is a gift. I definitely have perspective on that...
xxoo

Just Me...

2011-01-09T22:48:00.001-06:00

Doing my thing!
Swinging AND playing...

I LOVE to swing. Always have!
I hope I always will...

Mom and I were playing Starbucks at the park. I was her barista!
Just doing my thing!
Swinging AND playing...

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Peace, Love And HAIR In The New Year

2011-01-01T10:50:00.001-06:00

Happy 2011! I spent the evening bringing in the new year as Rapunzel! We had a delish dinner and had Sprinkles Cupcakes for dessert followed by fireworks and a little hot tubbing! Wishing y'all peace, joy, and cupcakes AND hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, HAIR!!!
Xxoo
Paisley Grace
aka Rapunzel

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Location:Barker Cypress Rd,Houston,United States

Wordless Wednesday: Strollers, Swings, And Sunsets...

2010-12-30T00:07:00.001-06:00

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Christmas Night At My Nanie's...

2010-12-27T19:44:00.001-06:00

Christmas continued with our annual Christmas breakfast at Ya and Papa's. Then we rested up at Kate and Neal's before more presents and food at my Nanie's house! It has a been a never ending celebration...

I wore my Rapunzel costume to the party...

Mommy and me...

Nanie, mommy, and me...

Aunt Jen Jen...

Me and Kate...

Neal with the talking pup...

Katie with her swag...

Daddy with his vino...

Opening up my new pink boots...

Neal with Hedgie...

Ya Ya...

Daddy and Miss M...

Going for a sister scoot...

A little holiday cheer...

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Christmas Morn In Cali...

2010-12-26T19:15:00.001-06:00

I awoke early...what kid doesn't on Christmas morn? My cousins and I huddled together at the top of the stairs waiting for Uncle E to get his video camera rolling. Once we went downstairs the mayhem began! I got a Belle doll, a Rapunzel dress up costume, lipgloss, barbie bandaids, Christmas socks, and an orange from Santa. Maggie got a baby Belle costume! We had a blast opening all our goodies. What a JOY to be with our cousins...

Baby Jesus arrived...

Santa's drop off...

Opening up my loot...

Maggie playing with Snoopy and Woodstock...

E, Jen Jen, and Neal...

The aftermath+ a Fisher Price Little People minivan...

Playing 'Beauty Shop'...

Maggs eating a lil' Christmas snack...

Modeling my new Rapunzel gown...

And my glossy princess lips...

Neal and Chipper...

Kate waiting for her Wii...

Groovy Christmas stockings...

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Christmas Eve In LA...

2010-12-24T21:47:00.001-06:00

Christmas Eve Eve in SoCal... We hit the an indoor play place with Uncle D and Aunt Jen followed by dinner at Islands! This morn we hit Th LB Aquarium and spent the afternoon with Jeddi, Oma, Drea, Evans, D and Jen. I got an entire set of princess dolls, a Rapunzel doll, a hand-knit hat, a monkey game, a rainy day craft kit, and a princess dress craft! We ate daddy's Christmas lasagna and now we are headed back to Kate and Neal's to spend the night. I wonder what Santa is going to bring moi...

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Wordless Wednesday: I Love You So Much...

2010-12-22T20:01:00.002-06:00

The Spoon Series...

2010-12-21T00:53:00.001-06:00

The pictures say it all! Enjoy the 'Spoon Series'...

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Your A Mean One Mr. Grinch...

2010-12-14T18:20:00.001-06:00

Tonight was my SECOND holiday tap performance. We performed outside at The Zilker Hillside Theater. This was magical! I LOVED having make up on, and wearing my sparkly, feathery green grinchy costume...Mommy reported back and said our dancing was spectacular and that Maggs was dancing on the hill the entire show! She loved all the lights and music. I can't wait until the Spring Recital!

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Wordless Wednesday: Thanksgiving Pics...

2010-12-08T23:07:00.001-06:00

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Holiday Pics Take FOUR: Family Style...

2010-12-07T22:06:00.000-06:00

This is our lil' fam...
Winter 2010

We hit the streets of Austin
Texas to show how we like to roll...
South Congress style!
We started at The Woodland,
and traveled down the street all the way
to The Austin Motel making many stops
along the way. We ended our photo sesh
with an awesome dinner at our new
fave hamburger joint: Hopdoddy!
We promise to take YOU next time YOU visit!
Hope you are enjoying the pics.
The last series is tomorrow~
I PROMISE!

A Little Mommy On Monday: Holiday Photo Sesh With Mommy And Her Lil' Gals...

2010-12-06T23:19:00.001-06:00

Pictures. I LOVE them.
I LOVE taking them,
styling them, and
looking at them.
What's even better
is when you find a friend
who has an amazing talent
at capturing your family.
Time after time.
Year after year.
{Many many thanks to YOU Dore!}
I think this holiday series is
my favorite. There is so
much color and life in these pics.
I feel they reflect where we are
at in our lives with our lil' gals,
with each other, and in our
fab city of Austin, Texas!
So much has happened in 2010.
I had a very challenging start to the year~
and I am ending it on a high.
I have regained strength,
stamina and sanity!
{Who doesn't loose a little
with kiddos???}
I am so grateful
to be in this place
of COLOR!

Holiday Pics Take TWO~Maggie Style...

2010-12-05T09:05:00.004-06:00

Magnolia True
16 months
Winter 2010

Photos courtesy of
Dorean Pope Photography

Holiday Pics Take ONE~Paisley Style...

2010-12-04T14:31:00.010-06:00

Happy 4th Day of December.
Happy Saturday!
Happy Holidays!
Hoping this day is
FULL of
HAPPY for YOU!
xxoo,
Paisley Grace

p.s. All photos courtesy of our pal
Dorean Pope Photography!

Wordless Wednesday: This Dancer's Got The Look...

2010-11-17T20:03:00.001-06:00

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Happy 15 Months Maggie True...

2010-11-11T11:17:00.003-06:00

Can you believe it? Miss M, my lil' sis is 15 months old! Momma took her to see Dr. J yesterday for her well check and a few shots. I heard sissy did NOT want to be measured or weighed. She threw quite a fit but the nurse was able to get her stats with a little help from mom and a lollipop! Maggs weighs 20 lbs, is 31 inches long, and her head is still HUGE. It's Texas sized!!!
Sis is still into everything, she loves to climb {thank goodness for My Gym!} play chase, peek a boo, ride her bike and car, chipmunk food or other small objects, sing and dance {music class with Miss Michelle is a fave}, follow me around, and play outside~ especially at the park!
Maggs has always been daddy's girl but lately she is digging mommy! Of course she still love moi, but I get a bit frustrated with her getting in to ALL my things! M is also talking A LOT! She speaks her own language but also says: momma, mom, Dadda, LaLa{Paisley}, pup, ba {ball}, Sh {shoe}, ch {cheese}, baba, tee {tree}, bi {bike}, no, yeah, high, nigh {night}bew {book}, yaya, papa, Tttt {Kate}, and more... She signs: baby, ball, book, eat, more, all done, milk, water, swing, slide, and tree. Her animal sounds include: elephant, cat, dog, bird, duck, cow, and camel!!! She is quite a spit fire and full of spunk! We love this little gal and are so blessed to have her in our little fam!!! Happy 15ht months sissy!
I LOVE you...

Peek a boo...

Playing at the park...

This lil' gal has NO fear...

She loves to climb and play chase...

She just wants to go, go, go...

Daddy's girl {most of the time}...

Mommy up???

A little honey bee at music class...

and Dinah the cat for Halloween on our loop...

She got a tad angry with momma
when her make-up was being applied...

At this moment she let Papa hold her...

Sink bath time!

First zoo trip...

M LOVED the zoo...

But found a way to climb instead of feeding the sheep...

M can't get enough...

Happy girl...

Sisters getting in a little lovin'...

These moments are precious...

Sister feet!

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Wordless Wednesday: Shrek...

2010-11-10T23:02:00.001-06:00

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Hayrides And Hugs In The Hill Country...

2010-11-05T20:30:00.001-05:00

A few more pics of our farm experience. Mommy and I had to share! Happy Friday y'all!
Xxoo
Paisley Grace

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A TEXAS Sized Giveaway For Oh Fiddlesticks...

2010-11-01T20:52:00.002-05:00

Calling all mommy's fans...
She and Eliza's mommy are
hosting a TEXAS sized giveaway
on the Oh Fiddlesticks! blog!

Y'all don't want to miss out on this goodness...

Now get going and check it out,
OR ELSE...
{Yeah, that's right I'm threatening
YOU! I am a spunky cowgirl who
LOVES her momma!}

xxoo,
Pais

Pumpkins And Cowgirls Boots...

2010-10-31T08:45:00.001-05:00

Last Friday we hit Sweet Berry Farm. The weather was perfect- just a touch of Fall in the air and a breeze that was simply delicious! We had such a {sweet} family outing!

Yippee! We are here...

A squash bath? Now that's silly!

It felt a tad bumpy...

Kickin' it...

J'adore my cowgirl boots!

Touching some squash...

A bathtub full...

Look at this corn~
"can we eat this???"

Just a wandering around the farm...

There were pumpkins galore...

And now a few poses...

Every cowgirl must stomp in her boots!

And find an old truck to lean on...

And show her sass...

And SERIOUS side...

Happy Sunday to y'all...
Happy Halloween, too!
xxoo,
Pais

p.s more pics from the farm coming soon
{just a few more, I promise!}

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Wordless Wednesday: Sliding...

2010-10-27T22:46:00.001-05:00

This is how a 3.5 year old slides...

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Mommy on Monday: ACL...

2010-10-11T22:43:00.001-05:00

I'm tired. My body is revolting after 2 gluttonous weekends in a row. First NYC and then ACL. I've had so much fun but now I need a vacation from all this~ Time to drink my Detox Yogi tea!
Just wanted to post a few pics from our 3 day fest...I was reminded that I can keep up, even in my mid-thirties!!!

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Chocolate Cupcake Series...

2010-10-08T21:13:00.000-05:00

Yesterday mom and I had a date at Sugar Momma's cupcakes. She had to pick up some treats for her photo shoot so she thought why not bring moi to have a little James Brown{that's a chocolate chocolate if you didn't know}...

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Wordless Wednesday: Chalk Drawing...

2010-10-06T23:21:00.000-05:00

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Tappin'...

2010-10-05T06:58:00.001-05:00

Last month we hit the Capezio store with my pals to pick out our new ballet and tap shoes.
I was thrilled with the tap tap tap of my new shiny black shoes. For the next few days I walked around the house tapping and twirling. The love of tap has worn off a bit. I get slightly annoyed with the whole process of getting ready for dance class~ tights, leotard, skirt, hair back, etc. Mommy is hopeful I will relax a bit and start enjoying it again. I just want to have naked dance parties at home. That's when I feel free to be me! Plus, Maggs likes them too!!!

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These Boots Were Made For Posing...

2010-10-04T10:05:00.000-05:00

Last week I was sick. We were in Target trying to waste time and money when mommy spotted these boots. I chose chocolate brown over pink. I do have opinions when it comes to my wardrobe you know! These boots make me happy. And it always cheers me up to have something new when I'm feeling blue! How about you???

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Mommy's Thought For Thursday: Just Because...

2010-09-23T23:56:00.000-05:00

Oh, how I adore this pic of the three of us.
{Wish our Maggie girl was in here, too!}
I don't have much to say other than I
LOVE my hubby. I LOVE my little gals...
{even though I was about ready to put myself
in a mommy time out this afternoon...}
Ready for it to be Friday.
Looking forward to catching up
with my old pals from my teaching days
with a happy hour reunion tomorrow.
Thrilled that ONE week from tonight I will
be on a jet plane headed for NYC.
Ahh, so tired. Ready for bed.
Nightie night!
xxoo,
M

My Family...

2010-09-20T18:26:00.001-05:00

I decided to draw my family today. All on my own I started this design. First I drew myself, then mommy, daddy and pup. Oops! I forgot to draw Maggs...don't worry I added her in later!
Ps. Mia and Aves~ mommy said she saw you both drew your families on your blogs,too! Great minds think a like gals!

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Mommy's Six On Sunday...

2010-09-19T21:44:00.005-05:00

Mommy's Six on Sunday...
'cause I've been a wee bit busy!
I'll try to give y'all a little catch up
session right here, right now!

1. I chose these pictures because they make me smile.
There is no point I am trying to make. They don't tie in to my
blog post. It is all randomness. Pretty good for me, Ms. Type A...
I am learning to let go. Ahh, it is a HUGE lesson for me.
I don't know if I will ever be able to let go of some of my obsessions
but I am learning to relax a bit more and go with the flow.
See, the pics are proof. Half are edited and half are not.
And guess what, it's okay, isn't it!!!
2. Maggs is walking. She is talking.
She is getting in to everything.
She climbs.
She jumps {on the couch}.
She LOVES music and gym class.
She is daddy's girl.
She is full of spunk.
We are so in LOVE...
3. Pais has been real sick this week with
a nasty viral infection. EWWW!
Gunk is coming out of her eyes, mouth and nose.
She has a viral rash, too and DESPISES taking
her medicine. We have tried pretty much everything.
I finally played Mary Poppins and literally got a spoon full of
rainbow sugar to help the medicine go down. It has worked twice.
We shall see how long that lasts!
4. My business with my dear gal pal, Jen is taking off.
I am actually working every day. I am in heaven.
I am living my dream. It is absolute craziness trying to
organize myself, keep things balanced and sane but hubby
has been amazing and the girls are adjusting to mommy working...
So~ I am going to continue to thank God for shower of blessings
I continue to receive with my marriage,
children, relationships and now work.
5. I am going to NYC in one week. Can't wait to see my BFF,
cousin Michael, and my best gals aside from BFF
{Grandma, Mom,Sis and my Aunt GG}.
Can you believe we are ALL going to do NYC together???
It can't get here soon enough. I am so ready for some adult time.
Some BFF time. Some family time. Some NYC time.
Some wine time. Some shopping time.
Some theater time. Some sleeping time.
Some reading time. Some slow drinking coffee time.
Some sleeping in past 7 am time.
Some alone time.
6. Lastly on my Six on Sunday...
I am taking pilates on a reformer.
We joined a fancy pants gym called Lifetime Fitness and
we LOVE it! Great facilities, classes are amazing,
personal training rocks, childcare
is good, and so is the spa and cafe!! So, I have been wanting to try
pilates hoping it would help manage my back/neck pain
due to my scoliosis and mommy duties. I was a little scared
of the equipment but I am loving it and seeing results.

Ciao for now!
xxoo,
M

Magpie And Piggy Walk Their Pup...

2010-09-18T13:57:00.001-05:00

YouTube Video

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Piggy Tales By Mr. Adrian...

2010-09-09T22:06:00.000-05:00

"Paisley has had a wonderful adjustment back into her classroom and
really seems to be enjoying herself. She loves to work on many
different things. Lately, doing tons of artwork (especially
with the colored tape and oil pastels) and making jewelry. She also
loves dramatic play and is often found at the tree house. She is
loving our new story time as well as our books on cd. She is such a great
helper and just an all around kind of girl. She could be reading a
book one minute and building or doing art the next. She loves the
outdoors, especially the swings..... I melt every time she calls across the play ground, "Mr. Adrian, can I have a rocket push please?"
We searched for treasures on the playground for mommy and have come up with a few, but I'm not sure if they make it home. Shelly and I are so happy to have her with us."
~Mr. Adrian

Wordless Wednesday: {The Sunday Brunching Series}...

2010-09-08T22:46:00.000-05:00

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Location:Sage Creek Loop,Austin,United States

Mommy And Daddy's Room Is Getting A Makeover...

2010-09-02T11:50:00.001-05:00

Their new head board courtesy of the
The Home Shopping Network!
Mommy just LOVES Nate...

Anthropologie's gazelle head made from
vintage french books~ Tres Chic!
(This is replacing daddy's mini moose head
he had back in the day. Mommy made him
get rid of it before she would marry him!}

Daddy's new nightstand from Pier One...
Mommy's is a vintage find from an
antique mall here in Austin...

Mommy is trying to decide on a new
quilt or duvet cover...

These are both from Urban Outfitters...
Opinions??? Mommy can't decide!

Mommy and daddy are spicing up
their bedroom. They felt it was time
to turn their bedroom into a sanctuary~
Well, at least a lovely place to sleep.
{There's really no escaping me and Maggs!}
They are keeping the green paint on the
walls but updating all the furniture and giving
the room a little more of an eclectic look,
that matches the rest of the house.
This is a preview of what mommy is
trying to pull together...
We will snap some shots once the
room is complete. We might even
add in a few of the house to show
y'all the other updates we have done, too!

Happy decorating!
xxoo,
Pais

Wordless Wednesday: My 'Stache Is Up...

2010-08-25T21:21:00.002-05:00

{Pic taken at Maggie's Austin
fete at our mock photo booth!}

A Lil' Party Collage...

2010-08-22T23:17:00.002-05:00

Just a few pics of our California fam
at Maggie's FIRST birthday...
We LOVE you all!

Oh Joy~ It's Party Pictures Week...

2010-08-21T13:05:00.007-05:00

Maggie and Mommy having a moment...

Mommy with her girls...

Maggie and Papa Terry...

Maggie and Ya Ya...

Maggie and her cupcake...

Whoa! It's been a busy couple weeks around here...
We had TWO parties for Maggie,
one in California and one here in our
hometown of Austin. Mommy thought it would be a
fabulous idea to break the party pictures up into
a week long series of posts...
Including some pics of my 3 year old party
she never got around to posting about~
{Thanks A LOT momma!}

So, here we go...
{Whether YOU like it or NOT!}
We are going to begin with a few
of mommy's fave shots from Maggie True's
first birthday party in California.

Make Do And Mend...

2010-08-20T21:14:00.004-05:00

Mommy and I LOVE this
illustration by Clare Owen...
We had to share.
What do you have
to mend or make do with?

Happy Weekend!
Happy mending...
xxoo,
Pais

Mommy's Thought For Thursday: A Hometown Stroll Through The Park...

2010-08-19T22:00:00.000-05:00

Our little family traveled to my hometown, Redlands, California to celebrate Magnolia's first birthday. We spent the week catching up with family and two of my dearest friends J and A...
We truly enjoyed the cooler weather, too! I was able to get out and take the girls to the park and on long walks without overheating! I surprised myself with this stroll through Prospect Park~ it was beautiful! I didn't remember it looking this way. And how fun it was to explore with my little gals. This hometown stroll gave me something to look forward to repeating each time I visit!

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Wordless Wednesday: Our Lil' Fam...

2010-08-18T21:52:00.004-05:00

J'adore Austin Kidbits...

2010-08-11T10:39:00.004-05:00

A Big Texas sized
thank YOU to
Austin Kidbits
for supporting my momma
& Eliza's momma...

Check out their post:
{Fiddle Me This!}

p.s. If you are a reader or
subscriber you can get a fab discount
on momma's tees through the month of
August. Perfect for back to school shopping!

xxoo,
Paisley Grace

Wordless Wednesday: Not Quite A Hot Tub Time Machine...

2010-08-11T07:45:00.000-05:00

More like a hot tub with ice cream!

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{The Magnolia Cupcake Series}...

2010-08-10T20:40:00.000-05:00

It all began with one vanilla cupcake from Billy's in San Clemente~ The same place we got my first birthday cupcake from. It's tradition!

Maggie Moo LOVED her cupcake! It was so much fun watching her dig in. She truly put on a cupcake show for us! We just adore this Magnolia cupcake. She is so yummy!

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Location:Presidential Blvd,Austin,United States

Mommy And Paisley's Tip For Tuesday: Kiki And Coco In Paris...

2010-08-10T07:38:00.001-05:00

Bojour mes amies...

Check this out~
Kiki and Coco in Paris!

J'adore...

xxoo,

Pais and
her mommy, too!

{A Sneak Peak} Magpie's FIRST Birthday In California...

2010-08-09T12:27:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was Magpie's first birthday party in California.
Our California family came together at Ya and Papa's to celebrate.
It was quite the vintage fête!
Here is a sneak peak at the party...

Freshly 'picked' flower headbands

for all the big and little gals...

Freshly 'picked' fabric flower boutonnieres
for big and little gents...

Vintage beads for all the gals...

Food and cupcake toppers courtesy

of our pals at The TomKat Studios...

Gotta have a cute lil' birdie...

More toppers...

'Eat me' fruit tray...

'Drink me' cups with personalized labels...

Pink, green, and blue paper bunting...
{LOVE this and mommy says it is so easy to make}

Freshly picked hydrangeas from Nanie's garden...
{These are some of mommy's favorite
flowers. She told me she even had
them at her princess wedding with daddy!}

Aunt Jen Jen lending a helping hand
with the fabric 'Happy Birthday'
bunting hung in the background...

Stay tuned for more pics of Magpie's vintage fete!

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Birthday Beach Day Was A Bust...

2010-08-06T16:05:00.001-05:00

Well, we had great intentions. We headed out this morning for San Clemente to spend Maggs' birthday at the beach. After an hour in the car and a bathroom and milk stop at Barnes And Noble, we were still miles away. We decided sitting in bumper to bumper traffic on the 91 and 5 freeways was NOT the way to celebrate a first birthday. Plan B~ turn around, head back to Redlands, and grab some Baker's for lunch...

P.s. This is one of the reasons mommy and daddy said they left California~ the TRAFFIC!!!

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Birthday, Beads, And Barbie Bandaids...

2010-08-06T10:38:00.000-05:00

Today is Maggie's birthday! We started the morning with a breakfast from Starbucks. M decided to celebrate with putting on a pair of mommy's vintage beads, and playing with a box of my Barbie Bandaids! We will continue to blog today to chronicle sissy's FIRST birthday...

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This Little Birdie Is Almost ONE...

2010-08-05T13:44:00.000-05:00

Just 24 hours until this lil' magpie is ONE! We are an awe of this little birdie and how she lights up a room, a face, and any space she graces. That's her gift. Her TRUTH. And we are so blessed to share in this. What a gift she is to us...
We adore you Moo Moo and LOVE you so!

Xxoo
~Mommy, Daddy, Pais and Pup!

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Location:E Pearl Ave,Redlands,United States

This Little Birdie Got Her Haircut...

2010-08-03T13:26:00.001-05:00

A few weeks ago mommy and I took Magpie to get her FIRST haircut! She was such a big girl. She didn't shed one tear {unlike moi when I got my first haircut!}. We took her to Pigtails and Crewcuts where I get my hair trimmed. She sat in a firetruck and ate animal crackers to keep her entertained while the cutting took place! Maggie looks like such a big girl now...

~p.s. Only THREE days until this little birdie is ONE!!!

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Location:Century Fwy,Paramount,United States

Traditions~ A FIRST Birthday Lunch At Freddie's Place...

2010-08-03T10:00:00.000-05:00

Our family LOVES Freddie's Place here in Austin. We have lunch there at least once a month. It's the perfect place for kids and pups of ALL ages! One of the traditions we have started is having a family birthday lunch there. Mommy, Maggie, and I all had birthday lunches there this year. Daddy chose Olivia instead...Here are a few shots from Maggie Moo's birthday lunch. This time pup was invited!

~p.s. Only TWO more days until this Magnolia cupcake is ONE!!!

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Location:5th St,Redlands,United States

11 Months Down...

2010-08-02T10:38:00.000-05:00

11 months down
AND
4 days to go...

{Month Eleven...}

{Month Ten...}

(Month Nine...}

{Month Eight...}

{Month Seven...}

{Month Six...}

{Month Five...}

{Month Four...}

{Month Three...}

{Month Two...}

{Month One...}

It's always fun to flash back.
Especially when you are as
cute as my lil' sis...
Wow! She has changed so
much sense she came home
from the hospital one year ago...
She was just a teeny tiny little thing
and NOW she is on her way
to becoming a big girl like moi!
Mommy and I selected a few of
our favorite pictures of Miss M
reflecting her personality and
growth over the past 11 months...
ENJOY!

p.s. ONLY
4 days
until
my sissy is
ONE!!!

My American Girl...

2010-08-01T22:49:00.002-05:00

Last stop in the big 'D'...
The American Girl Store! Mommy surprised me with a trip to this doll Mecca. After careful and thoughtful inspection I chose a doll with long brown hair, bangs, and blue eyes. She looks like a mini me! I even got to pick an outfit out for her. I chose a ballet outfit. We will dance together! Oh, and with a little help from mommy I named her Daisy Grace!

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My Gal Pal Ava...

2010-08-01T16:37:00.001-05:00

Mommy and I went to Dallas not only to have a special girls weekend but to see my gal pal Ava and her new baby brother Griffin. First stop in Frisco - the local farmers market. We got our faces painted and snacked on some cheesy popcorn. Next we grabbed lunch and went back to her new house to play and meet sweet baby G! What a cutie. Mommy and I loved their new house. And of course mommy was smitten with the babe. She kept smelling him! What a special day. I was sad to say goodbye but excited for what mom had in store for me...

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Za Pool...

2010-08-01T08:50:00.000-05:00

Ooh la la! The Za Za pool was tres chic. And so was the pool bathroom! I swam in the spa so I wouldn't disturb the hipsters in the pool...We did get LOTs of looks!

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Our Za Za Room...

2010-07-30T18:06:00.001-05:00

Lovin' Hotel Za Za...

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Location:Leonard St,Dallas,United States

Wouldn't Be A Road Trip Without Starbucks...

2010-07-30T13:52:00.001-05:00

First stop on route to Dallas...
Starbucks! Mommy and I needed a clean restroom and some fuel. An organic apple juice for moi and a grande sugar free vanilla latte for mom. Now we gotta get back on the road again...

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Dallas Or Bust...

2010-07-30T11:37:00.001-05:00

We are ready! Mommy and I are off to the big 'D' for 2 days! Our bags are packed, we just filled the RR with gas, I've got bubble gum and goldfish and mommy has an icy cold diet coke! Watch out Dallas here we come!

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The {Cowgirl Series}...

2010-07-29T15:28:00.001-05:00

Mommy calls this her {Cowgirl Series}. Supposedly Miss M would NOT sit still or pose for mom. So, most of the pics are Maggs on the move! All I have to say is 'giddy-up' lil' cowgirl! 11.5 months old and ready to ride the range...

Mommy's Thought For Thursday: My Sugar Magnolia...

2010-07-29T14:49:00.004-05:00

My baby is turning ONE.
She is well on her way
to becoming a sassy little lady.
She is no longer a baby.
She climbs stairs.
She feeds herself.
She communicates.
She shows STRONG emotions.
She laughs.
She sings.
She screams.
She cries.
She is FEISTY...
This tiny little baby came home
from the hospital. She ate.
She slept. She pooped.
She cried.
That's all done now.
I ache to hold that little
baby in my arms again.
To nurse that little bird...
BUT forward we move.
As I long for the time I will
never have again, I become
grateful it was ours at all.
The dance continues and now
this little bird is finding her own way
a little bit more everyday.
I am thankful I am her guide.
I am grateful I am able to
dance with her as she continues
to grow. to laugh.
to love.
and
LEARN...
Forward we move.
I celebrate YOU my little
Magpie.
My Sugar Magnolia.
I have grown immensely this year
because of
YOU.
YOU are full of LIFE.
JOY.
LOVE.
LAUGHTER...
and it is so
contagious.

Thank you.

I LOVE YOU
Maggie Moo!

xxoo,
Mommy