Thursday, May 19, 2011

30% off at Gap

Pretty good! Especially for us card holders who will be getting 35% off!
YES PLEASE!
Ill be picking up a few things today.
Happy saving!

Sweet Ivy Girl giveaway

I have a darling, talented little girlfriend, Erica, who is celebrating her birthday with a giveaway on her blog. Check it out and give your luck a try! You could win earrings and a belt!


Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Target find

Im not crazy about much of the Calypso line for Target and although this was NOT on sale I snatched up this adorable bathing suit cover up for Goldie for only $12.99. It is so sweet and the fabric print is perfectly simple. My girls loves it. I am sure we will be pairing it with some jeans or shorts and making it a top for the Golds, too.

there are a couple other cute baby rompers that are pretty sweet too.
This on has the sweet elephant print.

Anyway, thought I'd share.

Monday, May 9, 2011

i'm a lucky girl to be so blesssed!

dad's woman and all his little future mothers
mother's day growing up was always something to look forward to. my dad always made mother's day something so special not just for my mother, who deserves a month of celebration...at least 12 days but for all his little future mothers. after serving the mother of all we too would get our breakfast in bed. the boys always had to do the dishes and keep us girls happy and relaxed! i always felt so special on this day... not because i've always been a mother but because i've always known that being a mother is something to be celebrated. i knew that some day i would have the honor of being that to some heavenly sent children of God. i feel so lucky that i married a man that values my divine role like dad does. babe is so good about allowing my life and  full time job as mama to his babies possible. he celebrate this role that i have chosen. he respects me and supports me. he is patience while i'm learning. he loves me and makes me feel like i'm the most beautiful thing he's laid eyes on. he makes me feel like a queen! what a lucky girl i am. 

april jo munns
the mother of all... my mom. i could dedicate an entire blog to her and never run out of reasons, stories and example why i want to be a mother exactly like her. she is the perfect example of selfless mothering. she is always there to help for whatever ridiculous request her children throw at her and not because she doesn't want to say no, but it isn't in her to even think of a reason not to. her testimony in the gospel is rock solid. she turns the other cheek to every one... even if they robbed her "un"safe blind! 
her example of being Christ like is inspiration to me.
she is my one of my best friends in the whole wide world and there is no other person i would want to drive all over central florida hitting up every tj maxx and marshalls with than her! 
i love that lady. i'm lucky to have her as my mom and friend.


marie louise haught

the grand marie. she is a woman that i am thankful for everyday! after all, she is the mother that raised the perfect man for me. because of her mothering and teaching i have the husband of my dreams. she taught him the importance of respecting me, loving me, valuing me and his children. she taught him the importance of honoring his priesthood and being worthy to serve and bless his family. she taught him to value is education. she taught him how to cook, clean and how to work hard. this mother's day i was especially grateful for her and all the hard, selfless sacrifices that she made raising 7 kids. She a woman that i look up to and value the advice she gives. If only i could spend more time with her... i'm sure i would be a better mother/woman. i'm a lucky girl to have her as an inspiring mother in my life.

not only do i have 2 impeccable examples of mothers to look to but i have sisters and sister-in-laws that i find so much comfort and support in. they are right here in the grind of those hard day and in the glory of the great ones. i love being able to laugh, cry and vent to these ladies. they all have attribute in there mothering that i want. every woman/mother should be able to pool from these great sissy that i have... it would only be fair. between all of them there had been every situation to be had and priceless advice to be given. there has been complete joy, loss, infertility, miracles, multiple babies, unexpected surprises, potty training, sleep training, just plain training, cooking, cleaning, cheering, discipling, budgeting, blowing, disappointment and complete satisfaction. anything thing i could ever experience has or will happen to one of them. i'm such a lucky girl to have these strong ladies to got through all of it with.

i went to post my feelings yesterday and decided no... its mother's day, i don't have to if i don't want to. today is a day to relax and that is exactly to the T of what i did.

i felt like a million bucks all day!
my (9:00am) breakfast in bed, strawberry and cream cheesed stuffed french toast... blew my socks off.
my babies' picture of me were pure art. and my babe's letter i will reader for the rest of my life.
my michael kors watch was a complete surprise.
church was perfectly rejuvenating. 
dinner was tasty. made my my very own 5 star chef... my sweet lover.


my dinner servers

singing my babies to sleep was so much more special tonight. i was able to think all day how lucky i am to have these perfect kids. they are the reason why i exist. 
i am such a lucky girl!


Thursday, May 5, 2011

today was a pretty good day!

today was a good day... besides the fact the my lover left at 8am to tame the wild in florida. then he left the dirt road to fulfill the Lord's errand and probably won't be home until about 10pm. kinda makes me a bit sad since my most favorite thing in the world right now is to lay in bed, foot tucked under is leg, and watch the "boob tube" as he would call it.
so, why was today a good day you may ask...

i heard my baby's heart beating away. i saw my baby tucked safely inside my body. i felt my baby move.
that makes me a happy mom of 3 and 1/4 kids!

our ultrasound was nothing short of good and shocking news.

i'll let you guess what you might think that is....

no it's not a giant ufo landing on 2 enormous turtles as my brother described it.
my baby's got junk!!!!
yes, we are having another handsome, charming lad and we couldn't be more excited.



here's out little dude with his leg stretched out just getting comfy!


oh, and what do you think of our new header?

Friday, April 29, 2011

A good deal

I am always looking for a good deal. Actually I think it would be safe to say I will soon need an intervention to help me with my sale shopping. It runs through my veins... my mother has passed on the genetic need for redtag sale shopping to all of her daughters. Well folks, I have been on a sale shopping BINGE! I am in Mississippi with not much more to do than shop! The GAP happens to be one of my frequented spots. So many good things happen at the GAP! Including their one time price adjustments!(check your receipt for details) This week I stopped in to do mine and saved $35 off my $140 trip (stocked up on jackets for me and the girls... no one needs jackets in the south i guess... the prices were unbeatable) There are some pretty good sale prices now in stores. Leggings for 5bucks. Leather flats for 8. This BOGO 50% off sale items made my day.
This little number was marked down to $16.99 in the store (29.99 online). You better believe I used my BOGO to pick one up for Kitty too! This skirt is in the gap kids section but there are similar skirts for toddler girls, unfortunately online they aren't marked down. Check them out in your stores. They were marked down at mine. Happy deal finding.

Monday, April 25, 2011

i'm done folks...


 although, i have stifle the ocd beast ever since my days have been spent "wanting to run away from my body".
i knew i still had it deep down inside me to clean like a banshee.
i  showed no sympathy  or weakness to myself and literally cleaned house!
really though, is there not a better smell in you home then the faint smell of bleach. no!
i may just serve dinner on the bathroom floor just to enjoy the cleanliness.


on to dinner... babe's going to be so surprised!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

f21 makes my dreams come true

lsat night's quick return landed me some darling items.
the grizz stay with the kids in the cars while i ran into return lottie's dress. failed there... just ended up finding the right size. babe was so confused to see i was still carrying a bag in my hand while exiting the mall.
on my way out i passed forever21... who can resist a $3.50 shirt every once in a while?
well didn't quite find the $3.50 shirt but i did find these beauts!

with every preganancy i get a new pair of comfys to wear the heck out of. i usually love them but by the time i birth the child... i'd rather scratch my eyeballs out then wear them. I'm sure that wont be the case with these lovelies!
spotted these gems on my way out... 
$5.50 for some shades. yes ma'am, cause i'm that kinda girl!

Friday, April 15, 2011

april showers... bring may flowers

we had a lovely shower for this beaut and her little baby ivy.
it was so fun to see our ideas and efforts come together. there's no better reason to get together and party than a tiny baby girl. the good company, great weather and delish food helped! 

seriously though, you can jut see her happiness glowing from her pretty face!
 
oh yes, we love some baby belly








baby's oldest girl cousins

mama and her loot

the fattest girl at the party... sorry shands. it's good fat!
some of her munns aunties

only appropriate to show the other bun in my growing oven.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Pregnancy brain

Seriously. Do people really do this? I think I'm the first!





Whateve... Pizza hut will be here in 20.

- Posted from my iPhone

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Hello Chitlins readers


Hey! Its me Shelly. You may know who I am. I am a sister to your girl here. There are a lot of sisters and even more kiddos between us. Together there are 42 babes, almost 43, and with Sis's little chick in November, 44! I can hardly show my face on my blog these days but I hope to show up here every once in a while. Who knows what I'll share and Im sure you couldn't give a rats... we shall see. For today.. I will share a tip for all you mama hens. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED WITH SCISSORS anywhere in the house. I taught this lesson long ago to my mother. 
Who'd guess there was a budding hairdresser behind those baby bangs.


It must be the hormones.

It's the only reason why I would instantly burst into tear when I heard Tina Fey was pregnant.
WATCH OUT... I'm official hormonally charged



... posted on the go

Friday, April 1, 2011

what would i do without you!

thank you snyder's of hanover
for creating a saltless pretzel.
i just might make it through this 1at trimester because of you!
xoxxxo


Wednesday, March 30, 2011


my lovely mother all growing up before taking family pictures, giving talks at church, going to fancy dances for school...really for any occasion would always say...
 "go put some blush on".
this is what always came to mind when i would hear blush...
no thanks!

but, i've said it once and i'll say it again, ma's always right!
i decided i need to up the ante with my makeup. so i tried blush. 
while at my favorite store i happened upon this lovely stuff. it's the perfect little pick-me-up to a drab, sick pregnant face!
i have not quite entered that "pregnancy glow" yet... still pretty much feeling/looking green all the time.


 you can find it in the store or go here to buy it online.
really though, i love it! now, don't get too carried away with it because trust me when i say... a little goes a long way!

Monday, March 28, 2011

double surprise!

we went to our 2nd ultrasound so nervous. 
a lot can happen in one week. 
our hopes for this ultrasound were...
to still have a beating little heart. 
and if we did still have a heartbeat, that it would be up in the 120's
and
we wanted to see the hemorrhage shrinking.

well we had good new... our beating little heart was still there and up at 132! excellent news!
now as for the hemorrhage. well, we found out that it was defiantly NOT just a hemorrhage.
it was in fact a second baby. they referred to it was a vanishing twin.
there were a lot of mixed emotions about that. 
it's exciting to think that my body could possibly make twins but at the same time that's very scary.

all in all, it was a really good day!

you can hardly see that little tiny valiant heart beating away but
 i'll assure you by the way i'm feel that its there!
our bag of good news tricks!

Monday, March 21, 2011

target today...

today sissy, gma and i ventured to one of our favorite places on earth.
target!
there is just something about target and costco that just feels like home. 

here are some goodies that i will be sporting on this round 4 of belly growth.


these sweet jeggings in black are the first addition to my pregnancy uniform!

as a dress not so much but a shirt with those jeggings, yes please

another shirt for me.



our shopping started off just as it should with a popcorn combo. popcorn split 3 ways and a diet coke with lots of ice. oh and three waters for the kids. 
target is always so patient with us and our circus act of children.
shortly after we had everyone situated with the popcorn and drinks we hit the dollar spot like we always do.
the kids grabbed what they could to keep themselves busy while we browse the isles.
austin found a squishy little ball. sis, gma and i were admiring these darling  flower bowls for a certain someone's shower. then, i hear some lady totally getting on to my handsome little boyfriend who had apparently tossed the ball over to the other cart to the girls and had missed. 
SERIOUSLY!
please, please please, don't even go there. you got a problem with my kid... you talk to ME! 
mama bear kicks in and it always gets ugly!
i don't speak to my children that way... why should i let a stranger. i searched her down to tell her how i didn't really appreciate the way she talked to my child when she could have just spoken to me since i was 2 feet away but instead i decided to let it go... very hard for me.  

how does that make you feel?
are you ok with random strangers "raising their voice" at your child when you are right there?
chime in would you!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

cats outta the bag

well folks, my big fat secret is out.
special thanks to my abnormally large subchorionic hemorrhage that sent us into an all kinds of crazy panic.
now pretty much our whole world knows...
we're having another baby!

our news wasn't shared with everyone in a fashion that i had daydreamed but thanks to all the thoughts and prayers we have a little teeny tiny heart beat!

and sooooo

the purpose of this blog is born.

i'm a 26 year old girl.
i'm married to the man of my dreams
and
i'm working on my 4th baby!

so here goes round 4 folks! crazy you may say? yes and i love every bit of my crazy life!

here is where i will share my finding, my faith, my adventures, some most likely worthless to you advice, complaints (i'll tried to limit those), and my victories. i'll try to keep it updated, fashionable, elegant and classy. i hope to have other seasoned veteran mamas, new in game moms and stylish whomevers chime in often.

and now.... enjoy!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

does anything ever go as planned?

plan derailed #1

so, here i sit with a big fat secret!
i've only told a few tight lipped people.
every time i'm around people that don't know i feel the urge to spill the beans.
but the secret is safe. for now that is.

back up like 8 1/2 year. i was a senior in high school and had a "plan". 
i was going to go to graduate, go college and get a degree... didn't really matter in what as long as i had fun getting it. 
somewhere around say, my 25th birthday i would get married.
shortly after that we would have a baby.
and another baby... that's about as far as my "plan" got until i went on this double date fishing trip.
little did i know that that date was the beginning of the demise of my little ol' "plan".
shortly, very shortly after, there i found my self, this 18 year old girl madly in love with the man of my (and my parent's) dreams.
we were created in heaven before we were even came to earth perfectly for each other. we spent every day together. with every day spent we fell more madly in love.
i graduated high school... with him in the audience.
summer started. i went to hawaii, he went to switzerland. 
even though we were half a world away, literally, we were closer and more in love then ever. 
i couldn't live without him. not for another month, week, day or minute... i wanted my life to spent tangled up in his.
he spoke to my father and got his blessing.
we reunited in zurrich. he propose to spend eternity with each other, and i accepted
we planned our wedding. 
in about 8 months my trusty "plan" showed me! 
i was hitched to my lover and only 19.