Christmas List- Gray Boots

I've been looking around for gray boots that I like and at Harleigh's Christmas program I saw some super cute boots.  I looked online and was able to find them- completely sold out! :(  If you want to surprise me with the best gift ever, find these (size 9 in Gray):

Elle Riva Wedge Knee-High Boots:


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Ladies Night Jewelry Exchange

I try to have a ladies night party once a year (around Christmas time).  This year we did a jewelry exchange. Thank you Jill for my owl necklace- I love it! 

It's always fun to spend some time with girlfriends - there's alway plenty of laughing, cocktails, and storytelling.  We typically play a game where you write on three pieces of paper, 1 famous person, 1 movie, and 1 song.  Then you split into two teams and there are 3 rounds. The first round you can describe it as much as you want without saying any part of the word, after you go through all the cards, the second round you act it out, and the third round you say one word.  It's fun to see who's creative, who's competitive, who struggles with the game.  It's always good for a laugh!  Below are pictures from this year's Ladies Night Party:

Sara and Jill

Pregnant sisters- thanks for letting me have the "last wear of the dress", Ging

Jenn- very excited for a night out!

From left- Sarah, Gillian, Jenn, Bryn, Sarah

Sarah, Katie, Juliet

Ginger being artistic

Someone really excited to start the jewelry swap in which she went home with her own gift!

Bryn and Jenn

Bryn, Jenn, and Sara

with Jill

Staffbury's minus Margaret

College friends- Gillian and Juliet

Thanks again for coming ladies, I look forward to next years!

Guilty Pleasures

I'm dedicating this post to my Top 5 Guilty Pleasures...

1- Reality TV (all of the Real Housewives, Survivor, Amazing Race, Jersey Shore, Most Eligible Dallas) If the show is on Bravo - there's a good chance it's on my DVR.

2- Chocolate- I have always loved a delicious chocolaty treat.  Now that I'm pregnant it's even more of a staple in my diet.

3- Celebrity Gossip Magazines- Nothing is better on a really cold day, or distracts me so much I don't realize I'm at the gym  like a little Brangelina drama! The crossword puzzles in my mag's are the only ones I can complete to- Crazy man, married to Katie Holmes _____ Cruise!

4- Shopping for babies.  I love to shop for Harleigh and baby boy Kamm.  I love finding the perfect cheetah/animal print outfit with accessories for my little girl or the best little athletic gear complete with shoes and hat for my little guy!  This is a guilty pleasure Zak and I do NOT share. (The others, believe it or not, we do! :))

5- Facebook-  I love to see what friends are up to.  It's such a great way to keep in touch, share pictures, etc. 

Crete Faves!

Some more pictures from Eurotrip 2011 in Crete, Greece.  I'm slowly getting through the two week trip!

Checking out the local shops in Crete

In the center where all the restaurants are

Bromance!

Our signature couples picture we took at each stop

Ginger and I on Captain Nick's boat.  Yes, we were on a cruise and paid more money to go on a boat trip! :)

After a few Grecian beers!

Zak workin' it through the streets....rarrr...!

Famous lighthouse and Ginger, blocking me from taking a good picture- thanks!

Feet in the Mediterranean

Zak in the Mediterranean

Of course I got a picture of the delicious gyro's we had

Harleigh has the bestest mom ever!

Since Heidi loves to create top 5 lists, I thought I would create one for her for Mother's Day.

#5:  Heidi is an amazing nurturer!  Growing up with two older brothers we were not very nurturing to one another to say the least.  If Harleigh falls, gets sick, or needs someone to hold her, Heidi seems to know it before Harleigh does!  She is terrific at being there for Harleigh no matter how "small" a fall or bump she might have.

#4:  Heidi loves family time!  It's a true blessing to have a wife who wants nothing more than to spend time with Harleigh and I.  We watch tv (ONLY when Harleigh is asleep) that really shows how are our generation is very "me", and selfish, and puts family way down on there list of priorities.  Heidi is AWESOME at putting Harleigh and I at the top of  the list and we wouldn't want it any other way.

#3:  Heidi is an amazing cook!  She is very creative when it comes to feeding Harleigh and myself.  Harleigh always eats better when Mom is feeding her or eating next to her.  We are truly blessed that we get great home cooked meals=)

#2:  Heidi has let me back in as a Carolina Panther fan, and Harleigh too!  When the Panthers drafted Cam Newton and soon will demote Jimmy Clausen, I will be a Panther fan once again.  Don't worry, I have great respect for the Steelers and will continue to hope they do well, just not as much as the Pathers (That is what Heidi sometimes refers to them as instead of Panthers, inside joke).

#1:  Heidi has become an extraordinary women/mother of God.  She always makes sure Harleigh says her prayers at night and before meals.  She continuously prays for Harleigh's well being and is always quick to give God thanks for all He has blessed us with.  I thank God every day for the blessing he has given Harleigh and I with the bestest mom ever!