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]

five.

05/03/2013 23 Comments

Five years ago today, we were here. I couldn't imagine that anything would make me happier. And then there was this. And then this. And my incredible, strong Todd has been by my side the whole way. Leading our family, guiding me, and teaching our boys. It's been a big … [Read More...]

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catch up and brain dump

05/02/2013 22 Comments

1. The house is coming along. It's such an interesting process. Right now, we're looking at the the crawl space/foundation and wondering how all of our house is going to fit on top of that "small" space. I know it will start to look normal soon. 2. Choosing major kitchen appliances is stressful. … [Read More...]

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our weekend at the Greenbrier

05/01/2013 25 Comments

Hey, y'all! Long time, no blog, huh? I promise there's no big secret or any particular reason that I've been avoiding my blog. I've just not felt much like picking up my computer lately. And, for me, that's a good thing! But I figure that I better update on what's been going on for my own … [Read More...]

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My favorite pretty things for you! It’s a giveaway!

04/29/2013 9 Comments

Okay, friends. One of my sweet blog friends (I can call her a friend because I've met her in real life and she is just so adorable!) has the greatest online shop called Crystal Faye. What I love about Crystal Faye are of course her gorgeous jewelry and gifts, but also that if you want something … [Read More...]