What is familiar

Jacket: Kate Spade // Tank: Patterson j. Kincaid // Jeans: Rag & Bone // Bracelets: Coordinate collection, J. Crew, David Yurman // Watch: Michele // Sunnies: Ray-Ban // Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner // Shoes: Christian Louboutin, similar here // Earrings: Lily Dawson // Moccasins: Minnetonka

Photo creds: Ryland Devero

Can we really act surprised? Scott and I come from a family of just girls. No, I am not kidding. I only have 1 older sister, my mom has 1 younger sister, my dad has 1 younger sister, my 1 grandmother only has 2 girls, and my other grandmother as 1 girl and 1 boy (my dad).  Scott is the youngest of 3 with 2 older sisters, with his oldest sister having1 baby girl,  his mother is a twin to a sister (and has a younger sister), and his father has 1 younger sister.

I mean, come on. As much as we would have loved to have a baby Scott first, I can't act like I didn't see this coming. 

The idea of carrying on the "firstborn girl tradition" was something I honestly feared. As much of a girlie girl as I am, I was terrified at the idea of bring a girl into this cruel, mean, caddy world. I wanted to change the tradition. Before you judge my parenting skills (before I even give birth) let me explain myself...

Having female relationships was never my strong suit. I have always felt most comfortable around men and hanging with the guys. I have just a select few girlfriends that I talk to on the regular and even though I was in a sorority, I wasn't the one that had all the friends. the backstabbing, bad-mouthing, cattiness was something I physically could not handle. My sister and I are deathly close but we weren't always that way. We actually hated each other until I was abut 18. My parents would have to get babysitters for us into our teens for the fear of us killing each other was too real from them to ignore. We fought like hell, and we were cruel to each other. It went past name calling and hair pulling, it was deeper than that. We truly, hated each other with all of our beings. Times have changed and my sister is my closest confidant. It wasn't until my sister confided in me the deep dark 'secret' she was keeping that made her who she was. It's amazing what happens when you set YOUR truth free. My Mother and I are extremely close. At times, I question if we are too close. However, we have our issues like any mother/daughter duo. We have both been through enormous amounts of changes over the past few years and it's hard changing your ways after being in the same routine for 21 years.

Yes, boy or girl, I am scared. But, isn't that what motherhood is all about? If I wasn't scared I don't think I would be able to say "I'm going to be a great mother". Scott and I are thrilled to be having a girl. I can only imagine how she will have Scott wrapped around her fingers and how I will now have a new forever best friend. But, the truth is, it's scary. It's scary to be a woman in this world, to have gone through all the challenges and triumphs that I've been through and not be scared to bring a baby girl into this world. But we are. And in my eyes, she will be perfect, every single inch of her. No matter what any pre-teen, caddy girl says. 

{Amy}

Another day, another find.

 

 $39 Dress // For Love and Lemons Dress

These deals are KILLING me!!! Although I wouldn't trade being pregnant for the world, I do miss being able to wear some of these AMAZING dresses! 

Always remember, shop SMARTER not harder online.

{Amy}

Find of the day

Embroidered dress // Embroidered dress // close up // Mara Hoffman

I think this dress has been re-pinned on pinterest over 4,000 times. I mean, it's clear everyone loves it. However, it's not every day someone can drop $411 on a maxi.

GOOD news, gang... after doing some "research" I have found the dress, for less that $60. You can thank me later...

{Amy}

The most wonderful time of the Year

Blanket //  Riding Boots // Perfume // Crossbody // Coin Purse // Thong // Sweater // Leather Dress // Jacket // Necklace // Top // Boyfriend Jeans // Black boots

Forgive me as I go on my annual rant about my most favorite time of the year. Some people think Christmas is the best time of the year and that's their own personal opinion. I, on the other hand, find it way too cold, the pressure to impress people with gifts and holiday parties is overwhelming at times and don't even get me started on the time it takes to decorate your house.

My favorite time of the year is right now. Why? For one reason, and one reason only...THE Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Sure, I am a little biased to this sale as I successfully worked 6 of these sales in the past.  At the time I hated every waking minute of it. Not even kidding, in the slightest. Until you can call yourself a "Nordy Girl" and have worked at least 1 of these, you will never understand the work, preparation and sheer exhaustion one goes through to make sure you, as a consumer, gets the deals you are coveting. The most important thing to remember about this sale is when it's over on August 4th...prices go back up to original price. That's even if these items make in through the entire sale without being sold out.

Above are a few of the items that are 1. things I must have, or, 2. ACTUAL deals. meaning, these items NEVER go on sale (like, ever) except for these 17 days of the anniversary sale.

{Amy}

1. Barefoot dreams Blanket. $64.90 // after sale $98

2. Tory Burch Riding boots. $299.90 // after sale $495

3.Balenciaga perfume. $121 // after sale $130

4. Rebecca Minkoff crossbody. $196.90 // after sale $295

5. Rebecca Minkoff Coin Purse. $49.90 // after sale $75

6. Hanky Panky Thong. $14.90 // after sale $23

7. Woven Heart Sweater. $37.90 // after sale $58

8. Halogen Leather Dress. $198.90 // after sale $298

9. Thread & Supply Jacket. $41.90 // after sale $64

10. Kendra Scott necklace. $51.90 // after sale $78

11. Rag & Bone Top. $99.90 // after sale $150

12. KUT of Kloth Boyfriend Jean. $52.90 // after sale $79.50

13. Frye 'Molly' Boot. $279.90 // after sale $417.95

You are my Bucket list

Read between the lines print

It seems as if the older I get the more my bucket list changes. And maybe ‘bucket list’ is the wrong name for such a list but they are, in fact, things I want to do before I die, the order at which I want to achieve them is what changes. Since meeting Scott 11 years ago, he has helped me cross off 2 of the biggest to do’s…fall in love, and get married. I will own my truth, however, and tell you my #1 has never, ever changed since I was 10. #jackdawsonforever...

Meet Leonardo Dicaprio

Become a mom

Change someone's life for the better

Make Leonardo Dicaprio fall in love with me

I can’t remember one person who ever said following your dreams, or achieving your goals, would be easy. Actually, I vividly remember people telling me it was damn near impossible. But, if we all gave up when we were too scared, too defeated, too tired, too overworked, or just too confused then think of what our lives would look like? If I would have given up last February when a doctor told me it would be "a challenge" then I never would have experienced a life changing miscarriage, Impatient Dixie never would have happened, and I wouldn't treasure certain friendships like I do today. But more importantly, If I would have never tried again I wouldn't be able to make this post, today. 

I don't know much about anything but there are things I know of for sure; Life isn't easy. Life isn't fair. God tests our strength every day. There are some things in our life that we go through and it will never make sense. But, I also know that this life is worth the struggles. God gives you things in his timing. And finally, personally, I know I was put on this earth to be a mother. I have never been more sure about anything in my life besides the fact that being a mother is my destiny.

So, with that, I present to you (with the help of Scott, of course) Baby Morris. Due to arrive December 6th, 2014.

And before I lose any followers: I PROMISE YOU THIS...no bump selfies, no belly shots, no ultrasound pictures, no delivery room posts, and for the next 6 months this will NOT be a pregnancy blog. Some things in life, we just need to keep to ourselves.

(And let it be known, I'm still holding out for #1...a girls got to at least dream, right?)

{Amy}

current {Summer} obsessions

White Eyelet Dress // Sunnies // Dry Shampoo // White Tee // Overalls // Necklace // Wine Tote // Birkenstocks 

It's the summer I've been waiting 14 years for: the return of Birks and overalls. I mean, my ultimate wish of it being Limited Too overalls and floral print Birkenstocks clearly isn't what's back but hey, I'll take what I can get! I wish I could remember why I thought the summer of '00 was the best summer of my life but I couldn't tell you. I don't remember a particular story, person, or reason that made it so great but in my mind, it was. 

I've got a good feeling about the Summer of '14 this time around and to get me ready for it, I've highlighted just a few of my favorite things {at the moment} to make this Summer just as memorable as the one 14 years ago.

What was your year? What year will forever be in your memory as a year you will never forget? A year that you can safely say you were happy 99% of the time? 

{Amy}

Summer Glow

All above products from Beauty Counter

Let's face it, I have always struggled with my skin. I've spent countless dollars on cremes, lotions, dermatologist appointments, doctors, everything under the sun just to make a few blemishes go away. While playing competitive sports all throughout high school, I majorly struggled with "sports induced acne"...I'm sorry but W.T.F? Let it be known, there is NOTHING a teenage girl loves more than acne on her spine or chest...really brings all the boys out! Acne in your teenage years is a part of growing up. The few people that don't suffer from it, and we all remember 'those' people, are the lucky few.

The older I get the more I realize that blemishes happen, they pop up from time to time and after years of thinking there's nothing I could do about it, I found this. Not only do I feel like it is a grown-ups version of ProActiv but, the story behind the company is what makes me a believer. Did you know; "The United States has not passed a federal law to regulate the ingredients used in personal care products since 1938?" I'm sorry, what? We care so much about the food we put into our bodies and that of our children and family but when it comes to what we put ON our bodies, we have dropped the ball. We do not care what it is, if it is harmful or not, we just do it and most of us pay an obscene amount of money for this.

Thank God for my fabulous cousin for introducing me to Beauty Counter and all the glory behind it. No, the prices are not drug store prices but they are FAR from department store prices. If you are still looking for that perfect skin (and hair!) care line that clears up your skin, I can't say enough good things about this company.  Take a chance,  you never know what might happen.

{Amy}