Nielson Interview.

Stephanie's husband Christian did an interview recently while he was here packing up their house. Go here to see the unedited version.

He is so composed and shows such strength. It's such a miracle to know they are alive and planning for their futures.

Class Act.

Michelle Obama is one classy first lady. She did something unprecedented by any other person coming into her position. She brought Laura Bush a gift when they all met for coffee the morning of the inauguration. Apparently, the gift was a leather journal for Mrs. Bush to start writing her memoirs and an engraved pen with the date, January 20, 2009.

It's so wonderful to see such graciousness in the White House again.

Recession Wear.

If we weren't in the middle of a recession, and I had free money to buy whatever I wanted, I'd be wearing the above outfits from Tory Burch daily...

...with these adorable sandals.

Instead I found these "Tory-esque" cardigans at Old Navy on clearance for $5.00 {originally $29.50}. I absolutely love them, and would never know they were Old Navy merchandise if I hadn't bought them myself.

These are the Moments....

...that I looked forward to when I knew I was having a baby.

Pure sweetness.

I Pledge...

Regardless of your political views, today marks the beginning of a new chapter with a President who has asked all of us to do our part to make a change. This video by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore is so inspiring.

I pledge to....

• Stop using plastic bags at the grocery store.



• Have more compassion for people instead of judging them.



• Turn off lights when I'm not in the room.



• Smile at strangers.



• Raise good, kind and value driven children.



• Be an example to those around me.

Today marked a special day in history and I felt so blessed to be able to witness it. I can only see pure goodness coming from this new administration...

Gratitude.

I'm feeling so grateful for the following...

1. Being around to see historical moments like Obama's inauguration.


2. That Nie Nie is back!


3. Finding a few new pair of super cute shoes for complete bargains {my feet seemed to have grown since my pregnancy}.


4. For days like this.


5. For a baby that likes to cuddle with me and smells like heaven...I can't get enough of him.

Love Songs.

You know when you first start falling for someone and every song on the radio reminds you of them?

Lately most songs make me thing of my little sidekick that needs to eat every 3 hours, and who happened to turn 2 months old today. The songs to the right are the love songs that make me think of him most. A year ago, all I was praying for was a little girl, but I'm so grateful God gave me a son first.

He is my newest crush...