Hi POSHees! Sorry I haven’t written much this week…still trying to get caught up from being out of town and hosting fam this last weekend. And I’m quickly getting sucked in by the panic of all that needs to be done before baby! So MUCH to be thankful for this week. I don’t know where to begin!
{Time with Bubbie and the Colorado Clan}
{A Fun Toy Find for Bebe's Room}
{Hot Pink Peonies from Pike Place}
{A Beautiful Shower Thrown and Attended by Beautiful Friends}
Between Project X and my Squirreling confession on Monday, I hesitate to spill one more thing about my state of mind but this one is very relevant to today being a Merci day. Here’s the deal…do any of you guys ever feel SO blessed that you think that the other shoe is about to drop? I don’t mean to sound like “ohmygoshmylifeisjustalwayssofantasticandperfect”…I struggle with lots of things–I just make an effort to focus on the positive as often as possible and deal with my skeletons the way skeletons have to be dealt with, laid at the feet of God. That said, I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a mommy-to-be or what but something is UP. I’m hoping you can weigh in and offer advice.
You see, me being overwhelmed by my blessings is nothing new but the being terrified something awful is about to happen isn’t really like me. I just feel so undeserving of all the wonderful things in my life, I feel like something or someone is about to yanked from me. I lie in bed at night and worry about plane crashes and car accidents and shootouts and terminal illness and explosions and alien invasions. Okay, maybe not so much the last one and the others could be chalked up to one too many episodes of Dateline but still–I worry about this kinda stuff way more than I ever used to. It makes me want to crawl into bed with all I love most and pull the covers over my head. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?
Fanciest of Friday to you all friends! I’ve been counting my blessings both big and small. Take a peek at the things making my heart go pitter-pat this week.
{Probably the Most FAB Birthday of All}
{Baby Maddie Who Turns 2 Weeks Today}
{A Birthday Necklace--and Bracelet}
{A Piece that Stole My Heart}
{A Husband Who Has Been Sacrificing Daily to Ready for Baby}
How are you today? Lately my heart just seems to be over-flowing with love and gratitude. Today I’m sharing just a few things I’m thankful for this week. What are you thankful for POSHees?
{My First Mother's Day Card}
{Old Movies}
{A Smiling Puppy Shadow}
{Birthday Love}
{Miniature Roses from the Mr.}
Happy Friday POSHees. Can you believe we’re already into May?! Good grief, where does the time go? So what’s on your agenda for this weekend? I have some lounging about to do–sleeping in, catching up on mags, yoga. I’m hopeful for a restful and rejuvenating weekend.
As you can probably guess by my posts over the last couple of weeks, the Powells feel as though we have much to be grateful for over here. We’re counting our blessings, ever humbled by the love in our lives. Here are just a few things I’m grateful for this week.
(Breakfast Beignets Poolside on our Babymoon}
{A Kelly Green Necklace from Charming Charlie}
{Listening to My Hubby Read Our Son His First Book}
{A Delicious Decaf Latte and Salad from Met Market}
{All the Moms in My Life, Most Especially, Mine}
*And a Happy Nurses Day tomorrow to all my favorite nurses; Jane Powell, Lauren Mitsuhashi, Nimi Moses, and Sarah Norsworthy!
*FABULOUS photos by John Crozier of Crozier Photography.
Oh sweet POSHees. How hard this secret has been to keep from you! So many times I’ve wanted to post an instagram shot of my growing belly peeking over the top of my Mac or spill to you about my obsession with tropical-flavored Starburst but this mama-to-be has indeed been keeping her lips zipped. The Mr. and I are in fact expecting a wee bebe boy September 18, 2012 and we are thrilled. Now that I can shout my secret from the rooftops, I hardly know where to begin…this experience has been anything but easy to put into words.
A few things I’ll share:
First, I would not have been able to do this without God’s biggest and best gift in the world to me, my husband. (And I’m not talking about for the obvious reason.) I have never felt more in love with KP than I do right at this very moment. My eyes well up at even the thought of his compassion when I couldn’t stomach even a bite of food, his patience when I went from happy to hysterical in under 60 seconds, his wisdom when I was overcome with fears of dying in the birthing room (which haven’t gone away btw) and most recently, his elation when he found out we were expecting a handsome son. I look into his eyes and feel something that simply cannot be defined. We are forever changed by this experience and I am so, so, so grateful I get to do this with my best friend and the love of my life. Not everyone is so lucky and I am broken in two with humility at the thought of that.
I don’t plan on turning this into another “mommy blog,” not that there is anything wrong with those, there are just so many fabulous ones out there–you don’t need another from me. I do want to share my thoughts on becoming a mommy from time to time (and of course if you ever want to check in or get my thoughts/opinion on something feel free to ask) but no more than I usually do. For now, you can count on me to still share about my many other POSH passions, just expect a bit about being POSH pregnant from time to time too…after all, as with every other aspect of my life, I plan on bringing a little style into this whole shebangabang.
Pregnancy is altogether one of the most and least glamourous things in the world. People may give up their seats and lift heavy things for you but sometimes at the end of the day your ta-ta’s hurt and it’s difficult not to talk without burping. I am happy to report though that becoming a mommy-to-be has made me finally relax a little. (I know, right? You can go back and read that again if you want…) And that may be the most glamourous part of all. It’s funny because with all other things in life, I normally have to know it all, do it all, be it all but for some reason–this is different. I’m trusting the process and trying to embrace the opportunities God is using to teach me more about grace and handing over the reigns. I have no choice but to let go and be kinder to myself, after all, it’s not just about me any more. Believe it or not, I even feel more creative than I’ve ever felt before too…don’t get me started on the nursery.
And finally, you can give me a giant belly, but you can’t take me outta my heels…XX
Another week flown by and more to be grateful for! Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed weekend.
{Walk with my Pup | Stumbling Upon a New ‘Do | Satisfying a Midday Hankering | Comfy Summer Sneaks }
This week’s Merci is short and simple. All my life I’ve kept my tastes in fashion, accessories, beauty, events, home decor…all aspects of life, pretty low-key. Usually I prefer a much more modern palette. There’s nothing wrong with that except I’d often find myself admiring a gal in line at the grocery store carrying a bright green purse or visit someone’s home and see they’d painted an accent wall red. I envied their bravery but never had the courage to really incorporate a ton of color into my own life. I was always afraid I’d get sick of looking at a red wall or wouldn’t have anything to wear with a green purse.
I’m happy to announce POSHees that I’ve turned over a new leaf. Lately, I’ve been feeling uber creative. No idea where it’s coming from but I’ve longed for color and interest more and more and for the first time, was able to envision it apart of my own life, not just someone else’s. HALLELUJAH! It started with this pair of shoes. A pair of Hinge T-Strap Sandals in Tangerine. Isn’t that a great color for a shoe?! TANGERINE. Anyway, needless to say, my heart skipped a beat when I saw them. I kept doing laps around the shoe department and inevitably, I’d wind up right back in front of them.
{Life-Changing Shoes}
“So, this is it huh? You and me? We’re really going to do this? Like for real? No keeping you a secret? No pretending you’re not my type?”
I bought them. My very first pair of boldly and brightly colored high heels and I will ROCK THEM LIKE NOBODY’S BUSINESS. I remember when I was younger, my aunt would always wear these bright red Reebok tennis shoes. They were awesome and she rocked them like nobody’s business. I loved the story about how she ended up with them. She had taken the kids to a second-hand store to shop. She said they were the most ridiculous things but she just plucked them off the shelf, tried them on and that was it. Sort of like “So there!” If I remember right, her oldest said something like, “Really, you’re going to get those?” She strutted out of the store with her little ones trailing behind her hanging their heads. I’m pretty sure she wore them until they fell apart. (Did I remember that right Auntie C?!)
I think these babies just might change my life. So for that, color, and taking chances, I am thankful.
Wow, another week has flown by. I can hardly believe it. Where does the time go? Let’s see, it goes to work and lunch meetings and church and baby showers and to the post office and to get it’s bangs trimmed (which it turns out it wasn’t happy with and needs to redo)…life is a whirlwind. And it’s amidst this whirlwind that I find myself grateful for the little things.
{Love Note From The Hubs That Cheered Me All Week Long}
{OJ To Start Each Day}
{Vintage Handmade Raspberry Dress That Reminds Me Of My Mom And That I Can't Wait To Wear}
{Opening Blinds To Let the Sunshine In}
Happy Friday lovies. Today is sort of a two in one post. While shopping for a friend’s birthday gift recently, I once again came face to face with a must-have I’ve been wanting to gift myself. I know you’re all familiar with the “one for you, one for me” shopping style…anyway, it’s a beautiful piece and I’ve seen lots of versions of it like here and here but frankly I’d be happy with this version.
{Answered Prayers}
Anyway, even though I don’t have it in my hands yet, it’s part of my Merci because of what it represents and this week’s gratitude is all about answered prayers. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, sometimes I feel so blessed I can barely breathe. Who am I to deserve such gifts? Such love, such joy, such provision? While I can’t share exactly what the Powells have been praying for (some things are just meant to be kept close to your heart), I can tell you that I have been nothing short of floored, I mean literally on-the-ground-face-down-thanking-God floored, by His blessings. At the end of the day, all I can do is shake my head in humility and say, “Thank you.” Friends, I really hope you can find an answered prayer to be thankful for or in some cases, an unanswered one. I’m wishing you all a beautiful and restful weekend and remember, when life gets hard…knees down, hands up.