Melificent

My Birthday Wist!

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No, I haven’t developed a lisp, Wists are a great way to compile your very own interactive online wishlist! Every since I discovered Wists last year, I have been using & distributing them for my birthdays. Everyone is always so confused as to what to get someone for their big day, but Wists makes it oh-so-easy. I may have gone a little buck wild while scouring Etsy, but at least I gave people options, right? Hehe.

So if you feel like gifting me this year, I won’t hold you back! 😉
Check out my Melificent picks down below:
If the widget doesn’t work for you, you can check out my list here.

Weekend Highlights!

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Credit: I/A Collektive
Credit: I/A Collektive

Saturday was the little man’s 3rd birthday party at Cool-De-Sac! I had mentioned this locale previously, but wow! I have to sing its praises! All the kids had such a fabulous time – the center had a little of something for everyone. Granted, it is probably only for the toddler to 5 year old demographic, but that is probably one of the toughest to entertain! There were stations set up throughout to meet everyone’s interests such as a lego section, arts & crafts, dress up section (complete with on-site manicurists!), jungle gym and tumble/floor area for the little tykes. My favorite? The little kid dance party room! It consisted of a dark room, light-up dance floor (think Madonna’s Ray of Light video) and loud electronic music. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t mind having my birthday party in that room! Oh, and did I mention that they serve beer and have great food? Yep, it’s fun for us big kids too! The little guy had a ball and the hubs got some practice being the party’s main photographer.

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Sunday we spent the afternoon at a Nicaraguan festival to support Augi’s family who was hosting the event. It was ridiculously hot (I’m not sweating in the picture, I’m glistening!), but we had a good time with the fam, the food was yummy and dancing was entertaining. We spent the rest of the day gearing up for the intense week ahead of us! Can’t Sundays last just a little longer?

Have a great week, everyone!

Lovable Friday!

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1. My New Macbook!
1. My New Macbook!

Number one this Friday has got to be my brand new, sparkling Macbook! I am sure I have the best hubby in the world – he is always thinking of me and what would make me happy. Boy, was he right on the money! I couldn’t be happier being able to blog from any corner of my house and have lightning speed Internet. I am in love. I can’t wait to further customize it and call it my own 🙂

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Vintage Love

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While visiting my Mom’s house over the weekend, I sifted through some old boxes that contained my grandmother’s photo albums and I discovered my parents’ wedding album. This was absolute gold to me. I had never seen any of these pictures since they were probably stashed away somewhere in my grandmother’s house and were the only copies. Unfortunately, my parents divorced when I was about 13 years old, but these pictures are still so meaningful and beautiful to me.

My mom always told me that I probably would have used her wedding dress had she not let her friend borrow it (she never got it back) and now I can honestly say that she was right. How beautiful did she look? My dad didn’t look too shabby himself either!

I’m so happy I was able to stumble upon these gorgeous pictures – they will definitely be something I treasure for the rest of my life. Does anyone else want to share their parents’ wedding photos?

Happy Birthday, Lucas!

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There will be no hump day today because I much rather make a post about a really important little guy in my life. Today is my nephew’s 3rd birthday! I can’t even begin to describe how much this kid means to me – I never thought I could love a little person so much. I can’t imagine how it will feel when I have my own child. And I cannot believe how quickly time has gone by. I vividly remember the day my sister announced to the family that she was 3 months pregnant – and now Lucas is getting ready to start Pre-K next month!

I can’t wait to share countless memories with him as he grows up and I hope to be someone that he feels he can always count on and lean on for any kind of support. He is an amazing little guy and I know one day he will accomplish great things. I hope I can be there every step of the way to cheer him on. Tonight we’ll be celebrating with immediate family and this Saturday will be his birthday bash at Cool-de-Sac before heading to Disney for a week! He’s one lucky little dude!

I love you, Lucas. With all my heart.

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