So this Christmas I have decided to boycott China and any other country that I do not believe uses safe practices. I am leaning toward all American Made and homemade items, but there are a select few items that I want to buy made in countries such as Germany. So I will be scouring Etsy and my yarn stash and trying to match each personality with a quality gift rather than a gift card.

What are your go-to Etsy stores?

So hopefully throughout the season I will be posting some of my favorite finds and makes for holiday gifts.

For my mom's Birthday, I have been eyeing these gorgeous necklaces from Allora Handmade for $37

Basically all of her stuff is completely gorgeous.

Have a fantastic day!

Meet Me in Louisville

My miscarriage was one of my toughest darkest times. Out of that I am so grateful to have found the amazing strong women who have also suffered from Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss. It seemed if I could talk to them about my hurt and maybe focus a little more on their hurt, I could get through it. I didn't have to explain to them that I didn't know why it happened, why my body failed me. I didn't have to explain why such an early loss or that I didn't do anything to cause this. Or that it just sucks and is not fair. My miscarriage has helped define who I am today and the friends I have met through such a low point in my life are some of my best friends.

We met on the internet and gradually, I have been able to meet with them in real life. And they are just as awesome in real life…and have some of the cutest babies I have ever seen.

This weekend I met up with two friends, Alice, whom I have already met several times and we have sooo much in common, and Jen, whom I had not yet met. We met in Louisville and went to the zoo and out to eat.

Jen's Daughter Kennedy is 7 ½ months old. Alice's Daughter Harper is 7 months old. And Kate is 6 ½ months old.

It was a great time to be with people who have been through what I have been through and we all have beautiful babies to show for it!

6 Month Letter To Kate

Baby Girl,
I used to dream of what you would be like when you were born and 6 months old and all the milestones in between. You have exceeded everything I could have ever imagined. Now I dream of who you will be as a toddler. I dream of what kind of friend you will be, what will be important to you, what you will name your first dog, what will be your favorite color. The list goes on and on. One thing I know is that in real life you will always shine brighter than my wildest dream. Your smile can light up a room.
Oh, your smile. Next to your belly laughs, it is probably my favorite thing. I love how when you smile, your whole face lights up. Your eyes smile. Sometimes your eyes smile and your mouth is serious. That is when I think that you already have a mischievous side, like you are up to no good.
You move around a lot. It is an efficient army crawl. My favorite thing about it is that you will crawl to me when you see me. I love that I am your comfort.
You are ready to take on the world, little girl. And although it is bitter sweet, I promise I will always be by your side to help you up when you fall down or to hold your hand when you need a hand to hold. And I will be your biggest fan.
You will always and forever be my baby girl.
Love,
Momma