Friday Favorites

I really think I'm going to like this weekly post. It allows me to focus on the positive and not the negative, which lets face it, it's hard to do at times. So, if this is your first time reading a Friday Favorite, I list my top 5 favorite things or moments from my week.



5. Summer Dresses, especially Maxi Dresses
I love the comfort and how you can go casual or dress up these dresses or any summer dress for that matter. Add a scarf, or a long necklace, a cuff bracelet and a tote and you are set.
4. Hold you
When Mason wants to be held, he says "hold you, Mama." This week he has been saying this all the time. Whenever I pick him up, he places his head on my shoulder and just hugs me and holds me. Sometimes, he wants to be held for just a second, but most of the time, he will hold you tight for a good 30 seconds or longer. It's moments like this that I want to hold onto forever. All too fast, he will be too big to sit in Mama's lap and I want to make sure I take it all in.

3. The Eclipse Trailer
I just saw the full trailer today and let me tell you, I cannot wait for June 30th to arrive. Part of me doesn't want to see any additional trailers, only because I feel like as of lately, the trailers give away too much of the movie. I like the suspense or not knowing, even though I read the books and know what will happen, I just look forward to seeing it on the big screen.

2. Party Planning
This weekend, we will be having Taylor's first birthday party.Her birthday is St. Patrick's Day, but this was the only weekend we had available to celebrate. I have so much fun entertaining and even more fun if a theme is involved. I have been putting together ideas for Taylor's party since November. Not because there is that much involved, but mostly because I get so excited and have to jot them down so that I don't forget. I can't wait to post all of the pictures and to celebrate a very special day in our little girl's life.

1. Thankfulness
This hasn't been an easy week for me or my family. It is easy to get negative fast, and one thing I'm learning that dwelling on something I cannot change, will not do anyone any good. I try to be an optimistic person most of the time, but this is an area I really struggle with. One thing God is showing me, is to be thankful in everything, good or bad. I'm thankful that even though my parents and Kris won't be able to make it out here this weekend, that I have family that loves me so much. I'm thankful for Adam's job and all that it has provided for our family. I'm thankful for a husband that loves me unconditionally and desires to be with me and his family. I'm thankful for the joy of motherhood, because it's made me a better person. I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful for great friends. God is good!