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It's a Girl!

October 28, 2018

I couldn’t believe it when Adam said the words “It’s a girl” out loud.  We knew either way we were going to be happy and excited regardless of the gender.  Having a girl will be another world for all of us.  I went to my 20 week check up and ultrasound last week and told the technician I was going to wait to find out the gender with my family.  So, she wrote it on the back of the photo and I patiently waited until the next day to find out.  I know, I know, the waiting part was a bit of torture but worth the wait.  The time finally came for us and the boys to find out.  We were in our living room, just the 4 of us, no big party.  We recorded a little video on my phone to keep as a memory of that moment to share with her one day.  And just like that we were all filled with so much excitement seconds later.  The boys were so cute because they both reacted with so much joy and jumping around.  Judah even said, “ well, I guess we won’t be playing tackle football with her.” I’m sure she’ll be running along side of them in no time. 

A few people have asked me how I feel knowing that I’ll have a girl and with all sincerity, I am feeling so grateful with God for listening to my hearts desire.  Adam and I have been having some life changing moments on both sides of our families with deaths and sicknesses but in the midst of the sadness that life brings us, God graced us with this wonderful news at the perfect time.  So far this pregnancy has been giving me all the symptoms a pregnant women can have and I didn’t know if it was my age or that it could have been a girl.  Well whatever the case may be it has all been worth it.  Now, I am mentally preparing myself for the delivery part because they say the third baby comes out even faster.  Yikes! If you’re reading this, I just want to say thank you for the sweet comments, DM’s and text messages I have gotten during this journey.  I have really appreciated all the love.

Here are some photos I wanted to share, since I don’t want to over post on my social media. hahaha.

 

In Family Tags pink, its a girl, baby girl, gender reveal, maternity
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Pink Lace Midi Dress

March 3, 2017

Nothing is more feminine than a pink lace dress...

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In Fashion Tags lace, as seen on me, pink, midi dress, asos
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How to make a Heart Wreath

February 11, 2017

It's not too late to make this quick DIY heart wreath just before Valentine's day.  You can make the size of the heart big or small, depending on the wall space you want to fill up.  It will be a darling piece of art in your home.  I've already had mine on my wall for 5 days. My friend Ismerai made this one. To check out more of her floral arrangement creations, go to Ismerai.com . 

Supplies Needed

  • wire (from hardware store)
  • 4 wall nails
  • hammer
  • floral wire or zip ties or twist ties (as used)
  • greenery 
  • different shades of pink carnations

Instructions

1. Start with hammering 3 nails vertically from each other. Nail the fourth nail below and below the middle nail from above. 

2. Unroll some wire and start creating a heart shape around the nails.  Secure the wire with zip ties if needed. I started at the bottom nail, meeting both ends with the middle nail above. 

3. Once the wire is secured, begin to gather some greenery branches and secure onto the wire with twist ties. Repeat until wire is fully covered.  You can keep it full or thin of branches, depending on your style.

4. Finally, add the carnations with the twist ties anywhere you'd like.  These were put on one side only and it really made an impact.


This heart wreath was use for a dinner party.... click below!

Galentine's Dinner party

XOXO, Crystal Cara

In DIY Tags branches, wreath, carnations, heart wreath, diy, galentines, valentines day, pink
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Pink Ruffle Dress

January 29, 2017

I found this soft pink, off the shoulder dress from SheIn.com during the summer and it looks as though it's on sale now. I was so happy with it because it's a lightweight material, so flowy and that's just what I was looking for.  The elastic on the top is perfect because it's tight enough for the dress not to fall off the shoulder but comfortable as well.  I loved the length of the dress because it fit right above my knee so it wasn't short.  You will have to wear a slip underneath because its transparent when standing in the sun.  I was a disappointed in myself when I washed it and it shrunk.  I should have read the cleaning label better.  If I buy it again I'll have to remember to just hand wash it. I've listed below some more lovely pink, off the shoulder dresses I want to purchase. Hope you like them too!


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xoxo, Crystal Cara

In Fashion Tags dress, off the shoulder, womens fashion, blush, pink
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