summer beach reads.

here is a list of my summer beach reads. one of my favorite things to do at the beginning of the summer is to check and see what new books will be coming out this summer, and i make a list of when i need to go pick up my copy. the first four are some of my favorite authors.  i am anxiously awaiting the new Emily Giffin novel to come out. She is one of my absolute favorite authors. i love getting lost in one of her novels on the beach. i just started The Next Best Thing yesterday, and so far it is pretty good. i try to read a lot during the summer especially this year pre-baby girl. so far i am slacking, but i'm trying to do better : )


what do you like to read in the summer time?

2 years ago today...

i met a boy on the beach and my life has never been the same. the past two years have been a roller coaster (in only the best way). we dated for 8 months, engaged for 5, married for 11 and will have a baby girl in 2 1/2. i wouldn't change a thing about the journey we have been on, and i can't wait to see where else life takes us. 

here's to many more years and adventures. husband, i love you to the moon + back.

fine paper goods.

via Design*Sponge

loving these disposable paper cups and saucers that look just like classic Wedgewood china. how perfect are they for a picnic or tea party with out all the mess. 


you can buy a set here. 

husband's first father's day.

precious decorated root beer bottles my sister-in-law made for all the dads

 gift for wade's dad complete with an old photo from the early 80s

the dad to be and i.

husband's gift and list i made him of the reasons i think he will be a great dad.

this year we got to celebrate husband's first father's day. even though our baby girl has not yet arrived, her daddy loves her so much already and deserved to be celebrated. we went over to wade's parents house for lunch then we spent the rest of the day relaxing at the house and watching knocked up. i made wade a basket of goodies, and typed up some of the reasons i think he is going to make an amazing father. 14 more weeks until i get to see him in action! 

i, unfortunately, did not get to see my dad this father's day. we had considered trying to make it down to the beach, but it was too crazy of weekend for everyone. luckily, i will be seeing him next weekend when we drive to texas for my shower. 

laundry is a lot more fun with this girl...

i mean, how can you not love that face?

an early father's day post.

i wrote a short blog about my dad today on the work blog. you can check it out here...

a girl to style.

last week i walked past our guest bedroom and found a stack of baby clothes we bought on our trip to L.A. the weekend before. it was one of those days where it was really sinking in that in a relatively short time i am going to be a mom. no really, i am going to be a mom. that sounds so crazy and some days i almost forget i have this little baby human girl growing inside me. then i feel a little kick and remember she's really in there, and i can't wait to meet her. most of these outfits her daddy has picked out for her, and i can't wait until she gets to wear them. she is going to be well styled that is for sure : ) 


we can't wait to meet you baby girl benz. 15 short weeks to go!