Blue-Eyed Bride

Hayes’s First Fiesta: The Fiesta Details

We had Hayes's First Fiesta at the historic home where Todd's firm is located. They have some gorgeous grounds around the property and we held the party on the grounds. It was so … [Continue Reading]

Hayes’s Noggin

Thank you all so much for your comments, texts, tweets, emails, and phone calls yesterday. I could really feel them and so much of my worry was taken away. Todd and I have a fairly … [Continue Reading]

You Are My Sunshine baby shower!

This weekend, with 5 of my friends, I co-hosted a baby shower for a very dear friend. We decided on a You Are My Sunshine theme for the shower. We focused on yellow and orange … [Continue Reading]

battles and wars

Oh, life as a mom of a two-year-old. Is there anything more humbling? This post is not going to be pretty. Lately, I've just been feeling like I'm failing. I know that a lot of … [Continue Reading]

I’m a boy mom

Boy mom. I hear this title used a lot. It's not a title I ever thought I'd have. I always imagined myself having two girls and then having a baby boy. You know, when I'd play … [Continue Reading]

4 years of blogging

If you're new to Blue-Eyed Bride, this is a pretty decent recap post to get you all filled in since the beginning. Every September, this date rolls around. I don't celebrate it … [Continue Reading]

now that I’m a mommy…

I say things like, "Because I said so" and "go to your room." I find myself counting to three and taking deep breaths to avoid confrontation with family members. I know how to … [Continue Reading]

my home organization notebook

A few weeks ago, I mentioned my desire to create a Home Organization Notebook based on the one I saw on Honey We're Home. I was so inspired to have everything all in one place … [Continue Reading]

Green Eggs and Ham birthday party: the details

These posts are going to have to be broken up into two or three parts because there are so many things to see! This post is just going to be the details: decorations, food, … [Continue Reading]

the night before…

Our lives are going to change tomorrow. There's no way around it. We're checking into the hospital at 5:30 tomorrow morning and the induction begins at 6:30. I have no idea how … [Continue Reading]

Build ‘Em Up: When I come unglued… (read to the end for a giveaway)

05/07/2013 222 Comments

I'm trying to laugh about this week's topic because it hits so close to home today. And if I laugh, I can sort of disguise how nervous and uncomfortable it makes me. How do we cope when we come unglued? I've been stuffing my emotions all day in an effort to not come unglued. (Lysa Terkeurst wrote … [Read More...]

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our weekend and other things

05/06/2013 6 Comments

1. We had a great anniversary celebration on Friday night. We went out to eat at Ristorante Divino. We hadn't been there in years, but it was absolutely delicious. I love living in a city with amazing restaurants! 2. After dinner on Friday night, we drove by the new house to check on progress and … [Read More...]

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reads for your week(end)

05/06/2013 Leave a Comment

With all of the fun events from the past week, I forgot to share some of my favorites with you. One of my very favorite things to do on this blog is to share with you some of the amazing women and blogs I've found. So here goes, a little bit late! 1. Sister Fitness Okay, y'all. You need to add … [Read More...]

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Happy 2nd Birthday to Hayes!

05/05/2013 13 Comments

Dear Hayes, My Hayesy-Boy, Hazer, Hayesbo. May 5, 2012 We love you so much! Your Daddy and I were just saying today how it's so special to us that when we mention you to anyone, they always say, "Oh! He is just the sweetest kid." And you are. You have the sweetest little … [Read More...]