proof
this photo does a glorious job of summing up my life in a nutshell. if you closely look you can pretty much see exactly what life's like in the howell household.
happy monday beautiful friends! a couple of things i want to share with you:
1.big week at the MME blog. i am revealing a new collection (and new projects!!) at 10 am EST every day this week. each day there will also be a big giveaway!
2. my friend kelly is releasing six stamps today. she designed them herself, and i couldn't possibly be more excited for her and her new endeavor. she did NOT ask me to do this, i just really want to support her. so go check them out!
xoxo
S
first book signing!
i was SO excited to meet one of my all-time favorite authors last night.
my friend jen and i went out to tybee for a mary kay andrews book signing. we may or may not have been WAY eager and we may or may not have been the second in line. 🙂
see…here's the (slightly dorky) deal. i'd rather meet an author than a hollywood type celebrity ANY day of the week.
mka isn't just a good author to me…she is like a friend. she has given me countless vacations,escapes,laughs,and tears. reading is a passion to me. and when i find an author i love i am very loyal.
so meeting her was a gift. and she was awesome. and hilarious. and we miiiiight have discussed magic mike. don't even ask. 🙂
have a beautiful weekend…and say hey if you get a chance. stephanie needs a DIVERSION this weekend. i need to be entertained.
because time is ticckkkkkkkkkinnnnnng. 🙂
xoxo
summary.
here’s the last week of life in pictures…
visit to the pediatric ER (nurse maid’s elbow that popped itself back into place before we even saw a doctor)
backstroke at swim lessons:
i devoured one of the best books i’ve read in a LONG time:
playdate at the park:
new summer hair cut and color:
new favorite game that the girls (all four!!!) play all day long:
funny faces in the mirror:
delicious adult beverages:
an amazing surprise goodbye party from some of my favorite ladies in the world…the first time i’ve EVER been 100 % surprised:
the CUTEST stinkin’ twins ever fresh after a bath…sporting “distinguished hair” as J calls it:
talking to daddy…i can’t believe i caught sadie’s true unguarded joy here.
also:
cleaning
waiting
missing.
xoxo
S
summer wardrobe
I don't shop much for myself in the fall,winter,or spring. But summer? I go a little bit nuts. There's nothing like a good sundress or skirt. And sandals,flip flops…yeah, I'm a sucker.
Here's a few of my favorite things that I'm wearing this summer. Note: I try to buy a few nice pieces that will last a long time. To me, it is worth paying more for somthing that will last and will be timeless. Then I supplement with pieces from Target,Old Navy…and this year even Maurices (which I had never even been in and most of it isn't very "me).
I've run into a problem lately. It seems that most hemlines are a few inches too short for me. When I find a nice midi or maxi dress that I love, I make sure to snag it. It's hard to find clothes that are appropriate for this mama of four. 🙂
1. Trina Turk one shoulder dress at Banana Republic.2. ikat maxi skirt– Old Navy3.Francesca's Reef bracelet4.Target Esma sandals5. J Crew Lucille dress6.Maurice's bandage shirt7.Target cascade ruffle dress (I love this one so much I bought it in three colors/patterns-no joke)8.LOFT blurred ikat animal print maxi dress9.Old Navy chevron dress10. Maurice's flutter sleeve top