Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July!  I hope your day is filled with watermelon, sun, sand, sunscreen and family and friends!  I know mine will be.  And such a grateful heart.  I am so thankful for the country where Georgia can grow up knowing and tasting the freedom that so many others yearn for.  Thank you to all of those who serve our country and fight for this freedom every day!

xox

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Gypsy Girl Boutique // and a promo code!

LOOK ONE

dress : beach dress here!

boots:  old steve madden  /  similar

LOOK TWO & THREE

elephant t-shirt : found here!  (and only $10!!)

lace shorts:  old arc & co  /  similar

pink shorts:  old jcrew  / similar

sandals : ann taylor here (on sale!)

boots: old steve madden  /  similar

I am so excited to introduce y'all to one of my new favorite online obsessions – Gypsy Girl Boutique.  First of all, they are out of Jacksonville, NC which is literally a hop skip and a jump from me here in Wilmington.  I have a special place in my heart for local businesses so when I discovered these girls were from NC, I had to check out their shop!  And I’m so glad I did.  I love when I find a shop that has pieces I can take from day to night while also not breaking the bank.  And then discovering that the owners have hearts of gold?!?  Double bonus! 

Gypsy girl was founded by two best friends, Melissa (who shares my alma mater – GO PACK!) and Brooks.  Both share a love for fashion and style while also respecting a budget, if ya know what I mean.  Brooks is also a youth minister and regularly goes to Jamaica with her husband for mission trips!  When I heard that, well I kinda got all teary-eyed.  Jamaica is totally where my hubby and I fell in loveeeee on a mission trip so long ago (you can read more about that here) and I love that Brooks, her hubby and their church are still serving those people and that community.  Her husband, Sam, even founded a youth ministry dedicated to missions in Jamaica called Walk The Line Ministries.  Anyway, the connections I have with these girls are insane.  Did I mention that Melissa used to babysit one of my best friends?!?!  We were meant to be friends - Brooks, Melissa and I! - and I’m certain they are changing this world in other ways than fashion J  You can read more about their stories HERE.

Hey!  But I am so very glad they started this online boutique because these girls know fashion!  I received this dress last week and basically haven’t taken it off.  I’ve worn it out and about running errands with G and then out for a date night a few nights later.  It’s so comfortable and if I had to sum up my style in one piece it would be this dress.  I also love my new tee.  I’ve worn it with shorts during the day and even wore it to yoga (ok fine!  I didn’t actually go to yoga, but I did dress like I was going to yoga so that counts for something right?).  It’s tissue thin which is perfect for the summer heat.  I’m also dying over this dress and this one.  I love how Gypsy Girl has something for everyone.  I’m also going to need this comfy-looking top to pair with my cutoffs for the remainder of the summer, and there is something oh-so-cool about this top.   Yep, I'm gonna need that too. 

So anyway!  Go check them out and because my readers are so wonderful use the code GRATEFUL at checkout to receive 20% off!  Hurry Hurry!!  What are your favorite pieces from their shop? 

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11 months! Holy Cow!

Happy 11 months Georgia Grace (well 11 months and 2 days)!  We love you so much and mama has officially turned to mush.  I plan to stay that way throughout the month of July and savor every last second of your first year.  Kisses!

**side note: pictures are becoming increasingly more difficult to take.  she no longer sits still (ha!) and bow-wearing has also become a thing of the past.  unless i can momentarily rig one up pebbles style to where she doesn't notice for a few short moments....

Weight: I have no idea.  If I had to guess maybe still between 20-21 pounds?  We will find out in a month!

Health: She’s still a healthy lady praise the Lord.

Sleep: We have successfully (I think?) pushed her bedtime back to 8pm!  Wahoo!  Matt loves the extra time with her after work and lately she has been sleeping until 6 (it’s amazing how that actually sounds LATE to me).  We are hoping one of these days she will sleep until 7?!  Hey hey!  Then we’d really be in business.  Until then, we’ll take 8-6.  She still naps great but I am getting a little worried about when to switch her from 2 naps to 1 nap.  She is doing so well with 2 so I know she isn’t quite ready.  Is one year the magic number?  Or did some of yall wait a little longer?

Social: This month she traveled to Atlantic Beach to be with her best bud Lawson.  She’s also had some lunch dates and pool dates with cousins and friends.  This next month she has Kindermusik every single week so I know she will enjoy that! 

Diet: She’s still doing great on formula and 3 meals a day.  We have upped her finger foods, especially lately because she has a new “trick.”  She has started spitting out her pureed food!  It has been going on for a little less than a week.  Matt and I try hard not to laugh and we take her down from her high chair and redirect her.  Then we try again in 15 minutes.  Any suggestions mamas?  She loves finger foods so I am thinking maybe she is just over being fed?  But we still have to feed her some!  She can’t pick up everything!  Also – mamas – any suggestions for easy meals for babies just learning with finger foods!

one of my all time favorite pictures.  this is her face and her reaction when she gets overwhelmingly excited...

Clothes: Still in 9-12 months!

Baby Gear Love: My mother-in-law gave her some pretty awesome bath toys that she takes the to the beach, pool and of course to her bath.  She’s more and more into books these days and will now sit and “read” them silently to herself. Ha!

Crying: She’s a pretty happy baby unless she’s tired, bored or hungry!

Likes: Sissy is still a crowd favorite, as is peek-a-boo.  She also loves the refrigerator.  I have magnets with Instagram pictures all over it and she smiles, laughs and talks to them all the time.    

Dislikes: Still hates the vacuum cleaner.  Other than that, she’s alright.

Postpartum:  Still feeling good, still need to start exercising!

Milestones: Still a speed crawler and still pulls-up on everything.  She is letting go more and more and getting better at balancing every single day.  She loves saying “dada” and “mama” and has started trying to say “sissy” (code name for SevillaJ).  

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