Four Outfits for the 4th!

I've been on a white and blue kick recently and all these outfits would be perfect for the upcoming holiday! Just throw on some bright red lips or a red clutch and you are set! A few of these are on sale as well, so grab them while they are still in stock!

Just for sizing reference, I am 5'2" and typically wear a size 4-6 in bottoms and Small/Mediums in tops depending on the brand. I have wider hips and bigger chest, so it just depends on the fit as to what size I order. 

When I ordered this dress it was on sale, but now seems to be back at full price. However, it's still under $50 which I think is a great price for a dress! I love the blue and white pin stripe pattern and of course, I'm all about a one shoulder dress. I could not say no to this combo! I'm looking forward to wearing this dress on our family trip to Outer Banks in a few weeks!  *This dress runs a bit small in my opinion and I ordered a Medium. 

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When I saw this navy and white striped, off the shoulder top I knew I had to try it on. And after I had it on and felt how soft and comfortable it was, it had to be mine! I've tried a few off the shoulder looks and if I feel like I have to keep pulling it up or if it's too tight around my shoulders, I know I won't wear it. This top does not feel that way! It is so comfortable! Perfect summer top to dress up with white denim and heels or dress down with shorts and flip flops! It comes in a few solid colors as well. If you are thinking about ordering, I would act fast because sizes are running low! *I bought a size XS for reference. I feel as though Old Navy runs a bit big in sizing.

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I picked up this gingham off the shoulder top at Target on one of my recent trips. Sadly, I can not find it anywhere online! But, I've linked to some similar gingham tops I'm loving at the moment. I am loving everything gingham just as much as stripes these days! *Brand is Mossimo and I'm wearing a size Medium.

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Last but not least, what I will most likely wear this weekend! I have been loving this lightweight, navy striped cardigan this summer. It's perfect to throw on over tanks and shorts if it gets a bit chilly in the evenings or early morning. It's also on sale right now, as is almost everything on Old Navy's website! I recently picked up a handful of tops, these shorts and this dress on a recent shopping trip. All items from my outfit above and what I purchased linked below:

Also, there are some great 4th of July sales going on this weekend!
I've listed a few of them below...

Target | 30% off home goods and an extra 10% off patio and furniture
Old Navy | Entire store on sale, up to 60% off items and $8 dresses!
J.Crew Factory | 40% off New Arrivals
H&M | Summer Sale is up to 70% off  CODE: EXTRA40
SheIn | Up to 60% off trend styles

I hope you all have a Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Bennett Caught the Big ONE!

(Bennett's onesie from this etsy shop)

We had the best time on Sunday celebrating Bennett's first birthday with our family! The weather was perfect (sunny and 70's), the food was good and the boys gave us some great entertainment with the smash cake! Bennett was very happy to dig into his smash cake and of course, big brother had to get in on the fun! I got some great photos and a video of the whole fiasco!

I had a great time scheming and crafting for this fun little 'fishing' theme for his party. Most everything was DIY. I found most of the ideas from Pinterest of course! I ordered the smash cake from our local grocery store and I made the topper. The cupcakes were made by my mother in law (which were delicious!) and I made the chocolate dipped pretzel rods (fishing poles). Also on the menu were a variety of subs (submarines), mac & cheese (homemade by my mother in law), broccoli salad, fruit salad and fish and chips (individual chip and goldfish bags). We also had pails of worms and minnows (gummy worms and Swedish fish).

It's fitting that I am posting this on Bennett's official birthday! I am still in denial that my baby is one and that it has been a whole YEAR since this moment...

A part of me is excited and happy that the boys are slowly starting to be on the same schedule and play together. But, mostly I'm sad because I absolutely love this baby age and do not want it to end. Bennett is just the sweetest little (ok, not so little) ball of squishy cuteness and I want him to stay little forever!

I'm also a bit sad because this could possibly be our last baby and we might be done with this baby stage. But, never say never... However, I am definitely not ready to be pregnant again any time soon!

We have been through so much as a family this past year with moving and settling into our new home. Bennett has been such a great baby through it all! He just brightens my day every morning when he smiles at me to pick him up out of his crib. We give thanks to God everyday for blessing us with 2 healthy and happy boys! I can not wait to see what the next year brings!

We love you Bennett! Happy 1st Birthday my love!

Currently...

Currently I'm...

Feeling guilty... for not posting enough on this blog of mine. Summer time has got us BUSY! I'm working on some projects for Bennett's birthday party this weekend. Between that, taking care of my very active 2 boys, trying to keep up with house work, working and general life there just hasn't been enough time to keep up! Hopefully, I will be better about posting later in the summer. But for now it may be a bit scarce around here.

Also feeling a bit sad... about my baby turing one in a week. Like looking at all his baby photos and videos on my phone every night and getting teary eyed. How did this past year go so quickly?

Excited about... our upcoming family trip to the Outer Banks in July. We are going with Bill's family and the boys cousins so it should be a fun time! I've started my list for what we need to bring and what I need to get for the boys before we go including a puddle jumper for Camden and one of these awesome water proof beach blankets. Also thinking about getting a better sun hat for Bennett and stocking up on this sunblock for the boys.

Watching... Southern Charm and RHONY. Literally, those are the only shows I watch! I'm not even watching the Bachelorette this season. I don't know what is going on? I'm usually so tired at the end of the day I can barely make it through one show and then I'm ready for bed!

Reading... Nothing. Again, I wish I had more time in the day to read again! I've had this book on my wish list for a while... Maybe I'll bring it to the beach! Oh wait... I'll still have a toddler and a one year old with me sooooo... we'll see...

Eating... clean-ish... I'm not going all out Whole30 again (well, I only lasted 14 days last time, so it was really just Whole14 for me), but I have been trying to cut way back on dairy, gluten and sugar. So far so good. It's only been a few days so we'll see! Just trying to shed a few lbs before our trip.

Wearing... These shorts and these tee shirts like it's my job! They have definitely been my 'mom-iform' this summer!

Wishing for... this ruffle hem tee and these leopard slides... Can they be mine now?

Loving... My days at home with the boys. Even though they can be exhausting (understatement of the year), I just love being able to be home with them during this fun stage even for just a few days a week. They are both growing at such a rapid pace I'm trying to savor this time!

what have you been up to?