don't miss it jewelry deal

In recent years, I am all about some jewelry.  Kiki got me into it, really.  The perfect bracelet or awesome pair of earrings finishes off an outfit and can take a t-shirt and jeans from drab to fab, don't you think?

We have Kiki to thank for this one....I had never heard of Style Tryst which is sad because it is amazing!  Such a great, fun assortment of fashion jewelry.  The prices are reasonable, some more pricey items, some inexpensive but all of it is unique!

Today on Birmingham's Living Social, they are offering a "deal" with Style Tryst.  Purchase a $25 deal and spend $50 in jewelry or purchase a $50 deal and spend $100 in jewelry!

Check it out chickadees, there are some uber fun pieces....here are a few of my faves! I'm totally into bracelets and earrings this summer!

J'Adore

We've put some serious miles on the monogrammed sedan in the last few months, burning up I-20 between the Georgia state line and Birmingham.  It's no secret I have a major crush on this little man....

I mean really, look at those cheeks!  They get yummier and yummier by the week.  It is really hard to do anything productive whilst in his presence.  Pretty much all I desire to do is this....

Seriously?  Shut up!  Look at that sweet little face.  Sleeping on my shoulder.  I lap it up.  Like a pathetic puppy.  I am glue in Parker's hands.  If only he knew.

Because I need a tax write off pictures of Monogram Chick products, we do have to get a little work done while in the 'ham. It is a good thing Master P is such a great little model.  And it is a really great thing that he adores his lovies.  Kiki has officially started a collection.  I believe this 12 week old already has 3 personalized lovies.

The monkey has long been one of my favorite of the lovies.

However, I am having to make room in my heart for the cow.  Mr. Cow is brand new to Monogram Chick, and he is fitting in quite nicely with our other security blankets.  Seriously, could this newbie be any cuter?

Actually, yes.  Yes.  He can be cuter.  In the pudgey, sleeping arms of this fella.

Which is your favorite lovie, cause I'm having a hard time deciding.  I'm not having a hard time deciding when I'll see the little mister again....just 8 more days!

Happy Birthday Kiki!

 

Happy Birthday to my seester and my best friend!  I love you and hope your day is full of everything wonderful!  I'm so glad you're my sister, the mother of my Master P and the wife to one fratastic brother in law.

Happy, happy day Kiki!

A Kiki and Parker Update

Parker is here and SO STINKIN' CUTE!   Both baby and mama are doing well.  Looks like Kiki will be heading home sometime today.  Parker gets an extended stay at Brookwood Hospital with luxury accommodations in the NICU.  He has had a little trouble regulating his blood sugar so to keep an eye on the little guy they admitted him and are keeping a close eye on his levels before and after feedings.  As of late this morning he was doing well and his blood sugar levels were good.  We'll continue to pray for stabilization!  They have "P-man" (every aunt needs a nick name for her nephew right?) hooked to an IV of fluids {Kiki said last night that the fluids had really "brightened" his coloring} and since his levels have been good they will slowly wean him off the fluids starting today.

As I said, he is so amazingly cute....here are a few pictures of infant eye candy!

Parker Updates

Can be found at Kiki's blog.  I'm spending the day over there as her guest blogger.

This Could Be It!

As of 7:30 this morning the the Pitocin is a drippin'.  We've waited almost 38 weeks to meet baby Parker & the wait is almost over.  He'll be here before we know it (hopefully for Kiki's sake by the end of the day).  She packed her bags, she packed Parker's bags, she tidied the nursery and checked in at the hospital last night.  Now we wait.

Kiki was a champ a couple of weeks ago when Dr. Chick and I made the short trek to Birmingham to help put the finishing touches on the nursery.  She let me take pictures of her adorable pregnant self in the newest addition to the Monogram Chick line of personalized items "for her".   Kiki is going to look great in all of those post delivery pics as she sports her Monogrammed Hospital Gown.  Perfect for nursing and easy access for the epidural with snap closure back.  Available in pink/white polka dot and blue/white polka dot as well as sizes Small/Medium and Large/XLarge.

 We can't wait to meet the newest chicklet and I'll be certain to share photos as soon as we have them!

Kiki's Shower

This past weekend I made the trek to Birmingham for Kiki's baby shower.  It was an estrogen filled weekend {thank you for your patience, Coco!} as we celebrated the impeding arrival of baby Parker with close friends and family. 

 Isn't Kiki the cutest little preggo?!  {Sorry, seester, don't kill me!}

A baby shower for my nephew would not be complete without some monogrammed goodies.  Ashley did an amazing job making the diaper cake...isn't it cute!?!   She obliged me and added a monogrammed burp cloth and diaper cover.

I found the invitations (pictured atop the cake) through a new friend, Allison, at the English Pea.  She has some of the most adorable stationery for children and the spoon is stamped with "parker" thanks to Lisa Leonard.

I'm laying low in blog land

Because it is all I can do to stay sane.....I had no idea building Dr. Chick's orthodontic office would be such an undertaking. Life is a flurry of activity as we make decision after decision in anticipation of being open for business in October! Dr. Chick is updating his blog {almost} daily with the 'reno' progress, check it out.


I am quite happy with the way our sign turned out. Our great friend, Wes, cut the sign into that spiffy shape and Dr. Chick sanded and slathered it with many coats of white paint (in our living room; which another story for another day!) and then we applied the vinyl lettering to both sides.

Monogram Chick continues to chirp along behind the scenes & into the wee hours of the night. I simply have little energy for anything else these days! Thanks for hanging in there with me as posts are sporatic, I'll be more frequent--pinkie swear--when the "Operation Ortho Office" is complete! In the meantime, visit Sister Chick's blog--I am totally blown away by what an awesome blogger she is! And keep up with our office progress via Dr. Chick's blog.

PS: The fan-tab-u-lous, Nina, hooked us up with an awesome logo {as seen on our t-shirts}...more to come on that topic later, but wanted to thank Nina again for a job so well done!

Not Just for Spit Up

So, my very creative and crafty sister, Kiki, took on this adorable diaper cake project for her friend, Kate's baby shower. Isn't it too cute? I am partial to the Monogrammed Burp Cloth and think it is the perfect diaper cake topper!

Go check out her blog for the tutorial....

Let's Talk about Birmingham

There are so many reason I love that town, let me count the ways.... I'll spare y'all ALL the reasons but if you're in the near vicinity and haven't been to Birmingham, GO. You simply must visit!

While there stop into The Summit for fabulous shopping:

And for a cool treat hit up Doodles for their one-of-a-kind Italian Ice.

I recommend the Peanut Butter Cup or Mint Chip. When we were there last week I opted for the Peanut Butter Cup but didn't photograph it until I'd devoured almost half of it, so this pic doesn't do it justice.


Finally, go say "hi" to Kiki! She is my favorite Birmingham resident/hostess!

For more Birmingham love, check out Kiki's blog.....