5-Months

I'm about a week and 2-days late in posting this but I'm still going to do it any way.

Shelby turned a whopping 5-months old on Mother's Day.

I can't believe how much she has grown!!

It truly blows my mind!!

It seems like just yesterday she was so small that we put her in the swing most of the time.

I'm ready to put the swing up now! She hasn't been in it in months!

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Shelby is probably pushing 16-pounds now and she's rolling all around, and almost sitting up by herself!!

She's loving playing with toys, smiling and being in the middle of the action.

She's been on solids for almost 6-weeks(giving she's almost 5.5months old as of today).

She's had rice cereal which she loved.

Veggies include carrots, peas, squash, avocado and sweet potato.

Fruits include only banana as of right now.

Believe it or not, we have made all of her food thus far.

Tomorrow, she'll have her first store bought food, which will be pears.

And, she's looking more and more like her Daddy every.single.day!

She truly is the light of our lives.

I can't believe this time last year we had not even announced to the world yet that we were expecting.

Oh, how time flies!!

Weekend Smcheekend

Here I am again.

It's Sunday and I'm attempting to document what was our weekend.

We stayed in Charlotte, yet again, but have a fun weekend at the lake planned for this next weekend.

We are EXCITED!

Anyhoo..

Here's our weekend in pictures.

The weather was nice on Friday evening so we pulled Shelby's exersaucer out on the deck.

She's truly obsessed with this thing.

Best gift ever!

Saturday morning I met up with LSU Meg!

She and her friends drove up from Charleston for the weekend.

So much fun!

We spent over 2 hours talking and drinking wine!

Meg gifted Shelby this darling bubble outfit that I put on her for dinner at our neighbor's house.

We're still enjoying the new camera so I had Brad snap a few pictures of me and the Shelbster before we walked to the neighbors.

This picture is a new favorite of mine!

Shelby was one happy camper at the dinner party.

I was shocked at how good!

Don't mind my crazy hair bump.

I got hot walking over so pulled it back..

Wish Brad would have said something.

;)

And, here we are with the babies!!

You might recall, that we got together a couple of months ago with these same neighbors.

Click here for a recap.

Parker is 2-weeks older then Shelby.

We attempted to get a few pictures of the kiddos together.

It started off good.

Then went south!

Shelby was not bothered at all....

In fact, she tried to console him!

LOL!!!

In other news from the weekend we added one of Shelby's school photos to our gallery wall.

We got dressed up and went to church.

And, enjoyed lunch with a friend.

They wouldn't let me bring the stroller in so I had Shelby sit in the high chair.

I thought she 'might' be ready but it turns out she's not.

We used a few table clothes and a changing pad to prop her up.

She didn't mind!

She was GREAT!!

And, that's a wrap!

This week is go time for me.

Knowing that I have to be in a swimsuit this next weekend has be VERY motivated to cut the carbs and the wine this week to shed a few pounds.

I'm also determined to hit the gym every.single.day.in.the.morning!

WISH ME LUCK!!

Mama Night Out and Rikshaw Designs

I'm sure many of you are like me and your email inbox periodically fills up with invites to 'parties' for network marketing companies such as Stella and Dot, 31, Pampered Chef and so on.

Not to offend anyone, but they're really not my thing.

I've been to dozens of them over the years and I feel that a lot of the stuff is overpriced and unfortunately I've experienced very aggressive hostesses that look down on you if you decide not to purchase anything or spend less than $25.

But in saying that, I really do enjoy trunk shows where a new line of clothing is introduced that you cannot buy in stores.

In fact, I would love to be invited to a Matilda Jane trunk show here in Charlotte but am unaware of anyone who sells for them.

So if you're in town, hit me up!!

Getting to the point of this post..

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Months ago my cousin, Cindy, who use to be a designer for Pottery Barn in San Francisco, mentioned that she was hosting a trunk show for her friend Catherine's clothing line, Rikshaw Designs.

Catherine and Cindy worked at Pottery Barn together for years and Cindy jumped at the chance to be able to share her designs with her Charlotte friends and family.

Of course, I LOVE a night out, and after visiting the Rikshaw Designs website was excited to see the clothes in person.

Love being able to spend time with my cousin!!

(yes, I should have put self tanner on my legs)

The Rikshaw clothing is a bohemian line inspired by Catherine's travels to India.

I just love the fabrics that are Indian block printing.

So many fun choices for the Summer for me...

And, for Shelby.

Rompers and dresses.

Bloomers...

And, sun hats..

As I mentioned, the line is created with Indian color blocking.

Read more about it by clicking here and here.

There were beach cover ups and robes.

I may have bought this fish kurta for myself.

Cindy and Marissa were the hostesses for the night.

As you can see they're styling the classic kurtas too.

I think they look fabulous.

Marissa is even pregnant with her 3rd child and wearing one!

Such a fun way to drink some wine, meet new people and shop!

Don't you just love the fabrics?

I thought of my friend Hopsy when I saw this print.

And, this is one my personal favorites.

I bought Shelby a romper in it.

I almost bought this kurta since it is purple and gold.

LSU colors!

I loved it all.

Can't wait to get my goodies in the mail.

A Rikshaw Design trunk show is rare so I doubt there will be one coming to your town anytime soon but if you're interested in buying any of these pretties check our their website by clicking here.

There is also bedding and so much more!

Thanks to my cousin Cindy for inviting me!

I enjoyed a 'Mama' night out and enjoyed getting to see this clothing line in person even more!!

Random Pictures and Thoughts

It's been a while since I've done a true 'update' on what's been going on around here.

So, here it goes.

* First off, I feel as life is starting to get back to a pace to where it was before we had Shelby. We're back out going to events and even doing things with friends.

Not that we totally stopped but last weekend was the first weekend we actually stayed on the go the entire time. 

Before we would do a few hours out then head home.

Now I'm feeling more comfortable feeding on the go and changing diapers on the go.

* My eating habits have been slacking.

That is despite the fact that I have now vowed to start working out at 5:30am every Tuesday and Thursday.

This is my 2nd week at it and so far so good.

It's SOO hard to find time to workout at night that I knew I had to do something.

I still plan on power walking with Shelby around the neighborhood 2-days a week after work, but now if the weather stinks I don't have to be upset because I'll still have 2 days in.

* Shelby is a rock star at school. 

We got a 'happy gram' from her school today that she's rolling all over the classroom. Literally from one side to the other!

We see her rolling here at home but we don't have nearly the room they do at school.

* Brad and I are both into making baby food.

Thank goodness my cousin Cindy gave us her baby food maker.

Shelby has enjoyed, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, avocado and tonight I made summer squash puree!

After a few days of that we're moving on to fruits.

We're having the school feed her because by the time she gets home she's way too tired.

* Speaking of cooking.

I feel as I'm 'starting' to get back into the swing of things.

I haven't had the desire or energy to really cook for weeks but the last week or so I feel as if I'm getting back into the swing of things.

I even prepared these last night for us to enjoy for dinner tonight.

Baby steps back into 'real' cooking.

It's all about time management!!

* I forgot to include the gorgeous flowers I received for Mother's Day.

My MIL got me this fun pig pot with petunias in it.

LOVE.LOVE.LOVE!

And, my Mom bought me this gorgeous vase of flowers. 

We're still enjoying them.

* In other random news.

Shelbs is still liking her exersaucer but I feel like she needs more toys.

I'm also feeling as if it's time to put up the swing.

We just found out Brad's cousin and his wife are expecting so we're saving all our stuff to give to them.

A few random pictures from when my parents were here.

Shelbs enjoying some GiGi time.

And, some Poppi time!

With my parents in town we took advantage of the babysitting and headed out to a friend's graduation party.

You might recall my friend Karen who threw me a baby shower back in October.

So proud of her!

She graduated from Belmont Abbey over the weekend after 4-years in night school to finish her 4year degree!

All while working full time at the bank!

I could not have done it!

They had a few of their neighbors over and us to celebrate.

Her family is as proud of her as we all are!

And, the last random photo/tidbit for the night.

A picture a friend of mine sent of me and Shelby at the crawfish boil Saturday.

Love it!

I still can't believe I have a blue-eyed baby!?

Where in the world did that come from?

I can't believe this is my 3rd post this week.

I'm on a roll!!!