The little things

It's amazing how small things can bring such big joy. After helping family shop today, a small snuggle session with my hubby both livened and mellowed my last day of the week off. Just being there for people you love, even if they don't really let you carry bags of groceries for them, is rewarding. And cuddling my hero & partner in crime while watching one of our shows used to seem too laid back (if that's even possible!) in the past. But now, i crave it so much during my hectic schedule of life. Even having the sliver that we did today was so thrilling, yet soothing. I ventured out  for a definite joy as well; switching the title for my new car over to my name. I will say this now because i cannot say it enough- i am eternally grateful for my mother in law... Her support helps us immensely financially and with the great tasks in life, but more so in an emotional way. Just knowing i have that unconditional love, support, and family tie is incredible and keeps me strong.
After my big-girl-pride moment, i tried to let harry rest for his night shift and ventured to the grocery stores. Even this simple task is so uplifting! Picking healthy foods for my husband and me to share, finding things i know he loves or will love, knowing that we have food and won't starve or spend extra money dining out more than we prefer! These are a few of my favorite things!
And i am being mindful of not complaining... Harry has to work night shift this week so the dog and i will have to keep each other company. But he is back to work, which means we can resume the process of closing on our house. And that is something to be grateful for!!
Wrapping up my lovely day off (that was full of driving with the windows down, a fresh spring-like breeze, and Andrew Bird as loud as possible) with the Pens game; a nightcap of freshly made juice, laundry folding/ clothes organizing; falling asleep curled up with our pooch watching Sex and the City (the movie).

Enjoy your week!

Diving in

With a little free time on my day off, i ventured to my favorite place for a manicure and gel set. I have another trip planned later in the week for a pedi & eyebrow wax, but i simply couldn't hold out for my nails!!! In all honesty, i thought they might break before i got a chance to be done! The prenatal vitamins i've been taking to try and help as we try to conceive have truly been helping them grow! Anyhoo, i found my new go to guy at the shop i go to (Europe Nails in South Hills Village). He looked like an adorable tiny asian version of johnny depp. I adored him! It didn't take long so i ventured over to barnes & noble before my plans for the evening. I ended up finding an amazing little sketchbook!!! It's small enough to fit in my purse but has soooo much room for clothing sketches! As i am battling the reality of what my future could be with some foot in the fashion/ clothing industry (there aren't diverse education options here in pittsburgh, ugh), i am SO grateful to have come across this little gem! I'm usually impressed with things from the Peter Pauper Press company. Kudos to them.
With my last few moments of solitude and tea sipping, i'm going to enjoy drolling more over fall 2014  collections... Especially alexander mcqueen's :D

Quaint dinner dates

How fun to have the leading lady in my life grow as both an individual woman and as the female counterpart in a relationship at the same time as me. I imagine that we will always travel in life sise by side. All of my ladies are like sisters to me. But amy has always been a partner; my lady. It is still a light hearted joke that she is my wife and harry is my husband. And it is whole heartedly true that they are the only two people i would marry & love for eternity.
To continue! This evening we were finally able to venture to amy & zack's recently purchased home. Crown molding, fireplace, double car garage, elegant old sleek style. I am so happy that they found such a fantastic ace! Amy prepared a magical dinner in their double oven... Chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and bacon. Brussel sprouts with bacons. Green tea with mints and honey. I find that a night like this.. Full of laughs, life updates, domestic goddess magic, and more.. Is some soft peace i've been seeking all along. I'm so grateful to share this life with people that genuinely make my heart soar!
An the icing on the cake... A garbage bag full of clothes (not garbage ones- my wife is high class), perfume (Angel is THE BEST thing i have ever smelled), lotions, and Fleetwood Mac vinyl. My name is Leeana and i'm a spoiled brat!!!!

The Godmother: Part 2

My little peanut is here! Talking with my bestie yesterday, you would think we were the ones that were doctors!!! Between her 2- 24 hour lung developmental shots for the baby, holly called me convinced that Tristan was ready to come out. They treated her as if she were crazy but sure enough, those 4min contractions were foretelling! Tonight, by cesarian section, my godson finally came to our side of the belly!!!!

Weighing in at 5lb 1oz, my perfect little man!!!

Seeing mommy for the first time!!!!

Michael kors boosting my spirits!

I've been thinking more and more about my missed opportunites with dressmaking & design. It's the only thing i ever committed to school wise after high school. Or shall i say, attempted to commit too. Luckily i paid off all my online classes, but i did not complete them. Quite honestly, even though i was sewing at a factory before, during, and after my online d&d courses, it was not enough to motivate me at jome during my personal time to complete my lessons. And sadly, at that time, partying was more important to me than chasing my dreams.
So as we continue to grow in our adult, married life together, i have considered to look into courses again. Not until we've settled into the house and not to interfere with work, but definitely at some point. And a huge part of that goes to Tim Gunn and Michael Kors. Tim is amazing and so inspiring (duh!) and Michael Kors' spring 2014 collection is just amaaaaaaazing!!!

I am allowing myself to be open and receptive to that which the Universe is trying to offer me. <3

Reclaiming self love.

I feel like i'm about to have a cliche female moment... But sometimes the little things really perk you up! I've been in a funk with my self love lately. And today was when the "i've had enough feeling low" button had to be pushed. No more eating out of boredom. No more guilt and then eating more. No more sleeping in and giving up on caring for our home and myself! Freshly paintes nails and a plan for tomorrow were all a key element in kicking my butt into gear today. It's not that material things give purpose... This manicure doesn't set my worth, it's the self attention, the minuscule details i allow myself to take pride in that add a hint of love, of respect. We're trying to get pregnant and start our little Hergy family; i need to make sure i practice self love & respect before our little peanut takes up residence in my belly! So that i can carry those genuine, important, loving life lessons on to our child/ children.

Ready for spring!

Can we just talk about these beautiful gladiator sandals i got for a second!!! I am very very ready for the beautiful weather~ partly due to these little babies!!! Thank you, Vanessa Mooney, you're a mega babe. 

Dresses and barefeet and sandals... Oh yeah, i'm ready!