I loathe

I loathe acne! I mean HELLO, I'M 26 why am I still getting zits! You would think by looking at my face I'm 16 years old and it has gotten worse since being in South Korea. I was spared from having acne in high school, it wasn't till getting pregnant with Adalie that I really started experience frequent break outs.

I've tried so many creams, lotions, acne treatments, new face washes, prescriptions, antibiotics. Nothing really works, so far. Well I did some research and am trying a new product that seems to work for people. Exposed Skin Care acne treatment. I will report back on it's success or failure in a few weeks.

If any of you have any suggestions or successful strategies please let me know. I'm sick of wearing make-up every time I go out! I miss being fresh faced and letting my freckles show!

The Heart of a Home

So everyone says that a kitchen is "the heart of the home" and it's so true! Every time we have people over whether it's family or friends we always end up in the kitchen. This happens at my Grandparents, my Mom's, my friends, it's universal we all love to be where the food is.

As we are getting ready to start this venture of home building I've been thinking about my kitchen a lot.I want it to be special and comfortable since everyone is always hanging out there! And of course stylish and functional as well. Here's what I'm thinking I want.

So I would take this kitchen EXACTLY as is but I wouldn't be able to afford food to cook in it! But this is the lay out I want and we are going to do white traditional cabinets with a few of the glass cabinets to display our nicer dishes, brushed silver hardware. I'm so in love with the idea of marble counter-tops but they are out of our budget so we are looking into alternative stone that will give us the same look as marble. The pendant lighting is perfection!

James & I love the idea of painting the inside of the glass cabinets. I love this unexpected touch. We also want to have a farmhouse sink like this one.... still debating on a stainless or porcelain sink.

We are obsessed with dark wood floors!

 How awesome is the contrast between crisp white cabinetry and the dark floors?!?! LOVE

Sad Sofa

In February I bought a lovely Pottery Barn sectional. They custom make them in N.C. so it wasn't scheduled to be delivered till mid April. This just happened to be when Adalie and I would be out of the country.... and then we up and stayed!

So I have not even laid eyes on the newest addition of our family before the movers came and took her to a

Valdosta, GA. storage unit. I'm sure she is sad

in there having never met her loving new family. We will return to get her in a couple of months and boy do I have some lovely throw pillows in mind for you my dear!

And some lovely pillows to dress her...

*** found at modernthreads & PlumCushion etsy stores***

Check out my friend Shannon's blog! She is helping with all the

interior design of our future home in Valdosta.

 BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

It's been 2 years...

I think it's time Mommy & Daddy take a much need toddler free vaca!! In fact, I think it's overdue... We will be home in Florida for just under 3 weeks and in additon to seeing family and friends WE are going on a 2 night getaway to the Amelia Island area.

I cannot wait to lay on the beach, read and hold hands with Hubby! No strollers, toys, diapers, sippy cups,or temper tantrums allowed :) Just the sound of the ocean, the sun on my back and Hubs bringing me a mojito. How glorious is this going to be!

This is where we are staying.

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, isn't it so cute?

And I think I need this hat & shirt

from Anthropologie for the beach...

Good Reads!

After almost 2 years I've actually finished a book! Actually 3 in 2 months! I feel like reading and motherhood are not always compatiable BUT I am making a greater effort in this area. It's also much easier to pick up a book and read when you don't have TV shows as a distraction. SO here are my FINISHED books :) I highly recommend all three.

Currently on my nightstand:

 

God Give Me Wisdom

     Don't you love being a Mom? But isn't it hard? Can I get an Amen? Adalie is almost 2 and pushing me, sometimes to my breaking point. We are dealing with tantrums, food battles, her using the word "no" constantly and emotional instability. James said last night, "is she bipoler" ? No, he wasn't serious BUT she goes from happy to tears in .5 seconds.

     Consistency is SO imporatant while discplining and exhausting! On the hard days with Adalie I need a nap at noon just as much as she does. All I know to do is pray for God to grant me wisdom in each moment with her. Show me when to use grace and when to use the mommy rath :) I came across some encouraging words from John Ortberg on this blog. God deals with each of us in unique and special ways. I hope to do this with Adalie, although knowing I will continuely fall short of the perfect love God has shown me.

“He had Abraham take a walk,

Elijah take a nap,

Joshua take a lap,

Adam take the rap.

He gave Moses a 40-year timeout,

He gave David a harp and a dance,

He gave Paul a pen and a scroll.

He wrestled with Jacob,

argued with Job,

whispered to Elijah,

warned Cain,

and comforted Hagar.

He gave Aaron an altar,

Miriam a song,

Gideon a fleece,

Peter a name,

and Elisha a mantle.

Jesus was stern with the young rich ruler,

tender with the woman caught in adultery,

patient with the disciples,

blistering with the scribes,

gentle with the children,

and gracious with the theif on the cross.”

by John Ortberg

New Blog!

Hello Blog Readers!




      For the sake of keeping the subject matter of this blog about our family life and the adventures our toddling 21 month old I  have decided to start a second blog to be strictly about my photography. It can be found at www.meghancavanaughphotography.blogspot.com I hope you will check it out and follow my photography adventures as you have my life with Adalie. 


More to Come,


Meghan


The New Blog!