Mommy's Wish List......

Dear Santa,

I'm pretty sure you know about all the small stuff I would like this Christmas, like pjs, L.L bean tote bags, automatic wine opener, coffee table books, workout clothes, a new robe, and maybe a new collar for Tana, but in case you were wondering what would throw me over the moon in excitement here are a few ideas. Of course, I don't want everything on my list, but wanted to give you a bunch of ideas.... just in case you were wondering...... 

I really want to finish my collection of barware from William Sonoma,

 in case they ever decide to discontinue it. I still need the following:

here, here, or here

I'm trying really hard to eat healthy and work out six days a week! As you may know, my 2012 goal is to run the San Antonio Rock N' Roll Marathon, this heart rate monitor would be greeeeaaaaat!

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I'd really like this frame, but in a key lime color, in the largest frame they have (30x40) for above our mantel. I think it would be absolutely adorbs. Please disregard the price tag. Santa, this could be an heirloom...... (heeheee) 

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I am in love with this beautiful monogram necklace; however, my husband thinks it'll make me look like Puff Daddy ( you know- the rapper), but I don't care. I think it's cute!

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I'd really like this Silhouette Machine. Why? Because then I could label everything, not to mention make cute cards, etc. And let's be honest I'm a crafting freak.

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And this North Face, well, I've wanted one since I can remember and now that I'm a Mom and in and out of the house as much as I am, this would be a great jacket to throw on as I race out the door- just saying :)

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And finally, Light Brown Revas..... why do I need this expensive of a shoe.... honestly...... well honestly, no reason at all, other than I realllllllyyyyyy like them.....did I mention I've been REALLY good this year?????!?!?!?! 

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And just because....

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Like I said Santa, you've always been reallllyyy good to me, but I just wanted 

to give you a few ideas, in case you found yourself stumped :)

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Don't you like my tech savvy random generator?

Congrats to Ms. Megan from Fried Green Pickles , you've won three monogramed or appliqued onesies of you choice!!! And because I was late in my announcement (silly holidays), I'll throw in three burp cloths too! Congrats girl, just in time for the holidays! 

I'm late!!!

Ok, things got a little crazy here in the Deneault household with all the guests!!! Promise I'll be announcing the winner of my onesie giveaway tomorrow first thing! In the meantime, hope you had a SUPER holiday weekend!

Making a list and checking it twice......

Yep, we're off to do the big Thanksgiving "run," today! Crossing my fingers I don't forget anything because going to the grocery store any day after today sounds like a NIGHTMARE!!! We've got eight adults and six kiddos this year! Mama's going to be cooking her little heart out! But quite honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way- CAN'T WAIT!!!!

T- 2 days until family starts arriving! 

It works with burlap too!

You remember my brief tutorial on a felt halloween wreath, right? Well, the cool thing, it works with burlap to! Introducing my latest creation.....

Easy Peasy, Literally, took me all of fifteen minutes and in my humble (or not so humble) opinion.... It's  simply adorbs. 

Happy Friday!

Because sometimes my Dad just gets it.

So, my Dad's going to read this and probably roll his eyes and then make a joke to my Mom, like.... "What? she couldn't think of anything else to write about???" because that's how my Dad is.... but seriously, my Dad is pretty great. Every once in awhile, he does unexpected things that either make my day or just make me smile. He's just like that. 

For instance, when Ford was first born and Tyler was gone all the time for work and we were struggling with what was wrong with my super inconsolable, non-napping child (dang milk allergy). I received a random bouquet of flowers with a card that read.....

Notice, he doesn't say I Love You, or Love Dad. Because that's just not his style. He's kinda "bashful." He definitely gets that from his Dad (my Grandpa). 

So, where am I going with this.... 

Well this morning my Dad made me smile, actually he made me laugh....really hard. Tyler and I are going home to Florida for the holidays and as excited as I am, I'm also tense. We've got a lot of family in Florida to see and it kind of becomes a juggling act trying to see everyone and make people feel like they got quality time with us. Now with Ford, I feel like the stakes are higher and it's not as easy to juggle. Let's face it, when your a parent, the kid's schedule kinda becomes your life. And no, I'm not a crazy "everything must stop, because my child is napping," kinda Mom, but when my kid's tired, he's tired. He doesn't want to be played with, he wants to sleep and gosh darnit' he's going to tell you about it. So anyway, I digress... So the holidays, there stressful and like any normal woman, I think about the things I cannot control and I worry. I get lost in my thoughts as I try to hammer out a "schedule" of where we'll be and when. Now, all this said, I really haven't said a peep about my "stress level," til right now. So imagine, my surprise when in my inbox this morning I find an email from my Dad, with no words, just an attachment. I click and am greeted by the title, "What if We went Into the Holidays Expecting to Actually Enjoy Them?"

I laughed out loud, I laughed really hard. My Dad had called me out. And it just made me die.....

Plus the article's pretty darn funny and truthful! 

So Dad because I love you and because that email made my day, I promise to try my hardest to not have preconceived notions of how the Holidays will go. Er..... or at least I'll try, promise :) 

If ya'll are interested in the article, click here, I swear it's roll on the ground kinda funny and yes even a little insightful. 

Happy Thursday!

Monogrammed or Applique Onesies Giveaway!

Alright folks, here's the deal, this giveaway is open to everyone! You are entering to win THREE monogrammed or appliqued onesies, please see a few examples below. Once a winner is selected I will send you your fabric/ thread color options and you can choose what works best for you and the lucky little one your planning to gift these to! I have boy and girl options. Here's how to enter....

1. Blog about this giveaway and you will be entered once (let me know you did this by commenting on post)
2. Share on facebook and you will be entered once (let me know you did this by commenting on post)
3. Comment on this post and suggest an appliqué you'd like to see!
4. For every friend you refer, you will receive an additional entry! How does this work? Ask them to post your name in the comment section of this post!

**If you are already a current follower you have been automatically entered THREE times, lucky you! But can double your odds by doing by of the above :)

(PS totally looking for suggestions on how to take cuter, better pics of these lovelies!)

Giveaway ends on Turkey Day, 5 PM. Winner will be announced that Friday!

Good Luck!