in just a few weeks
we will call this place home.
a small town in the hills of north mississippi.
we are excited to begin a new adventure
and are anxious to go exploring and
learn about the rich history of our new city.

my closet is in need of some serious updating

and although our current budget has no room for 

anything new at the moment it hasn't stopped me from 

filling up my shopping cart in spite of having to delete it all.

these are a few of my recent favorites from etsy.

Luuki

i need a new coat and i have my eye on this one.

iLE AiYe

i really like the open knitting and color of this sweater.

Adeleshop

the perfect weekend bag for all the road trips i'm dreaming of.

celapiu

i have always been attracted to chunky knits.

we started our long weekend early by taking a short road trip to visit a small
mississippi town on thursday,
on saturday, we drove home and straight into tropical storm lee,
but we didn't let it stop us from venturing out for moms birthday dinner and back home
for carrot cake cupcakes and crazy candles.
we ended our weekend by celebrating a very stormy labor day with board games and a big pot of homemade chili which seemed perfect as the weather pleasantly turned cooler by the days end.
it was the perfect break from school and work with days of quite family moments and mellow celebrations.

eleven.
i remember it as though it were yesterday and yet it seems so long ago
that you blessed our lives. you were such a sweet and happy baby with
a fuzzy head and a super shy disposition.  it has been such a treat to watch
you slowly emerge from your shell and gently step into the girl you've become.
i am constantly amazed by you and hope that as you explore and uncover your dreams
you will continue to grow with such grace.
i love you more than anything my sweet "belle".
xoxo,
mom