tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71683077233607475342024-03-12T21:57:36.483-04:00The Ashley Maria BlogAshley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.comBlogger922125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-45459479153982417582024-01-09T13:51:00.001-05:002024-01-09T13:51:20.851-05:00New Store Front Location - Bellisima <p>I can't believe a year has passed since I <a href="https://www.ashleymariablog.com/2022/10/bellisima-by-ashley-maria-showroom.html" target="_blank">opened up my first show room</a>! We quickly out grew the space, but were so lucky we got the opportunity on College Hill in Easton PA. </p><p><br /></p><p>In July, we knew we had to start looking for a new space, and knew we wanted to move downtown more. My friend saw a local news article about a store front that was closing due to her business going strictly online. I reached out and found out that the space was a little more then double what we had and the rent was so good to pass up. We put the movements in motion and were even able to start work in the new space at the end of August!</p><p>Fast forward to September and we were ready for our Grand Opening!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2DWmmQi_bENzyk1_O6eN3AAA975NxCue21zxWE2QUtzsWYmhXJnDu4I2pJA9qGuQVqdVO1iju6hkZCgqVE3jVNfANwy9blDWP6agjfTSbaLfolTkDqGK1QXqBQ1rsGONqJwv1NatiPyBmnaHh-N3TI20JDO3fs2Z4bm5cYZEEfEy1XXJYQDGsJTp0A2w/s1607/Store%20front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2DWmmQi_bENzyk1_O6eN3AAA975NxCue21zxWE2QUtzsWYmhXJnDu4I2pJA9qGuQVqdVO1iju6hkZCgqVE3jVNfANwy9blDWP6agjfTSbaLfolTkDqGK1QXqBQ1rsGONqJwv1NatiPyBmnaHh-N3TI20JDO3fs2Z4bm5cYZEEfEy1XXJYQDGsJTp0A2w/w574-h640/Store%20front.jpg" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things we did in the store..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">We put all new lighting!</li><ul><li style="text-align: left;">The lighting was florescent lighting and just wasn't working for our aesthetic. </li></ul><li style="text-align: left;">Painted!</li><ul><li style="text-align: left;">I went with the same pink that was at the College Hill location since I loved that pink color.</li></ul><li style="text-align: left;">Built a wall!</li><ul><li style="text-align: left;">I wanted there to be a little bit of privacy between the retail floor and the back area and bathroom. So, I came up with the idea to build a four foot by 8ft wall behind what would be the register and check out counter. I wanted it to be a focal point, so I used a peel and stick basket weave wall paper and added some bohemian touches of decor baskets and an acrylic sign with our logo.</li></ul><li style="text-align: left;">Added fixtures to walls and shelving.</li><ul><li style="text-align: left;">We had a mishap the first weekend open, and didn't realized the walls couldn't hold the weight of the racks and clothing, so we had to come up with a way and built all new fixtures for hanging the clothes.</li></ul><li style="text-align: left;">Ordered new sign for storefront</li></ul></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJ2Zn0ZoeVCDNjWKFx4ruqyRIa1MWgUKANkOIV_oRspK_-m0O-vpzoch87h_ZD6Za86IkPYzuiRuHl8lF_61Es4eOXtkFgFsRjQr2f3DPKmu30JJWFQl8sHja9FXHKsbN97pGT6beQJ6fcSOOfRruvN8FWZAUlGXT1EI2UVHrggwFabRy9iog-TCgQsc/s1440/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJ2Zn0ZoeVCDNjWKFx4ruqyRIa1MWgUKANkOIV_oRspK_-m0O-vpzoch87h_ZD6Za86IkPYzuiRuHl8lF_61Es4eOXtkFgFsRjQr2f3DPKmu30JJWFQl8sHja9FXHKsbN97pGT6beQJ6fcSOOfRruvN8FWZAUlGXT1EI2UVHrggwFabRy9iog-TCgQsc/w400-h400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs66-27OrWWAz1aiYGrhh3Hwh0H_qES-eDMdyrVe-7hP14Q2QQmFn7kcmSxvLK7g2LFvkbxyVREYt93kFxvngyc1ncUzpFBSTDECwAQ1SnDn8nKXy_pFhJJwEBbtWet2NIjsUFLt11kGlRb-ZSbpQ_EObv10U5mpSUKFElFum1VDf97iFA6bDr-OL8vy0/s1800/With%20boys.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs66-27OrWWAz1aiYGrhh3Hwh0H_qES-eDMdyrVe-7hP14Q2QQmFn7kcmSxvLK7g2LFvkbxyVREYt93kFxvngyc1ncUzpFBSTDECwAQ1SnDn8nKXy_pFhJJwEBbtWet2NIjsUFLt11kGlRb-ZSbpQ_EObv10U5mpSUKFElFum1VDf97iFA6bDr-OL8vy0/w512-h640/With%20boys.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p>I'm so excited to take you on this new journey with me!</p><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-39817922276587908662023-10-26T10:36:00.001-04:002023-10-26T10:36:53.479-04:00Mom Look Monday- Apple Picking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> We are back with out Mom Look Monday series with the </span><a href="https://bethlehem.macaronikid.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Macaroni Kid Bethlehem </a><span style="text-align: left;"> All looks come from <a href="http://www.bellisimabyash.com">Bellisima by Ashley Maria</a> and you can purchase <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/collections/mom-look-monday" target="_blank">online</a> or in store!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXiPBqwSYmk2uGJSY4Fy50UK5IRvp__03i09oqnlTd8ks4gYi6J3bmfUcfW4UyRq9S2NUqkyscakil0b3QYiAbiM1puQGgFjE9wHRXCqNvSjqVUlAGCN76MHT3Ft0iqpW2WAmvAP84XjZOKj2LdWnMXiwbgTCm59f6VevrQT1bhpe5wXZZo5XH_ploy0/s1102/MLM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXiPBqwSYmk2uGJSY4Fy50UK5IRvp__03i09oqnlTd8ks4gYi6J3bmfUcfW4UyRq9S2NUqkyscakil0b3QYiAbiM1puQGgFjE9wHRXCqNvSjqVUlAGCN76MHT3Ft0iqpW2WAmvAP84XjZOKj2LdWnMXiwbgTCm59f6VevrQT1bhpe5wXZZo5XH_ploy0/w426-h640/MLM.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week we are featuring outfits you would wear apple picking. We curated a collection that you can wear each item again and with items you may already have in your closet! Cozy sweaters, warm shackets and finishing touches of accessory like a fedora!</div><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLC5YPcwq-SsOUCO5KfUvCZsmRaXEGT2gJIp7dqR5ANcmYkTVvZ20z6GSBcCK-W8kSb_JMoqtioOc4fufUq31UsDinMXFlxBHRzFim5dTEvLxhN-_IMhClyh7Untvw3MDywAPAWHknSjnxWMIxoVxzlK5heuoL9ZvvteJ8TLLvOcR8hRwf03jXt9GmoM/s2048/395127220_848397980618715_5748660271979751579_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLC5YPcwq-SsOUCO5KfUvCZsmRaXEGT2gJIp7dqR5ANcmYkTVvZ20z6GSBcCK-W8kSb_JMoqtioOc4fufUq31UsDinMXFlxBHRzFim5dTEvLxhN-_IMhClyh7Untvw3MDywAPAWHknSjnxWMIxoVxzlK5heuoL9ZvvteJ8TLLvOcR8hRwf03jXt9GmoM/w300-h400/395127220_848397980618715_5748660271979751579_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Denim, Cardigan, Top </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mryR92MXIO41LxKq375NS59W6RnQUWv0LDABpoLZXFvUnn4zrPMGLZv9cJzluguI_yrN0bzRsfnMAPsTlFR0syWjCDSF0AI6TqfRdkuMw7oBB_erv9ntgsapCAln9grzxHK6efr5efMq6y_Ra1xYahDzHUBYnI6FX7dhUx6H2KFmWGVmNDyeDLJ-GBs/s2048/394800348_848398040618709_5730529073478052449_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mryR92MXIO41LxKq375NS59W6RnQUWv0LDABpoLZXFvUnn4zrPMGLZv9cJzluguI_yrN0bzRsfnMAPsTlFR0syWjCDSF0AI6TqfRdkuMw7oBB_erv9ntgsapCAln9grzxHK6efr5efMq6y_Ra1xYahDzHUBYnI6FX7dhUx6H2KFmWGVmNDyeDLJ-GBs/w300-h400/394800348_848398040618709_5730529073478052449_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Denim, Sneakers, Sweater, Shacket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLl1_bTrKu3-3yz9jbSPB4YnQqYHk0uyrpiPDrTEBHjeo3aXN9ze3fi4dG6IXw-k_eKpjv9v9bXXRoEnYzrFNvWvnzv__eJ-jk2p9-JpNSoKWPn2GOTmKM6LeY-IbvfLfqJbzbtlb4lVFsP3UQPweLJ1Tfil0bFFCcrE7_SA8QYP_dh-CJWrOqoEPICSY/s5712/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLl1_bTrKu3-3yz9jbSPB4YnQqYHk0uyrpiPDrTEBHjeo3aXN9ze3fi4dG6IXw-k_eKpjv9v9bXXRoEnYzrFNvWvnzv__eJ-jk2p9-JpNSoKWPn2GOTmKM6LeY-IbvfLfqJbzbtlb4lVFsP3UQPweLJ1Tfil0bFFCcrE7_SA8QYP_dh-CJWrOqoEPICSY/w300-h400/1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leggings, Sneakers, Sweater, Scarf</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDyVEBaaUO8hz5F3xHKB6QCr3hpk4sPu5c_qaJGvjAaI5_voDux6E9eM2xNKLEmcFT58a3VMa2Io5ZaXKzNhMKxZ7o8C5syrRSrJfm79uDr24q4Y12L6l5FTB6C6myH8umxD0bvLNMKFC1TfQf56_ruI77uMenWM10Lym3e7khmJzsgN_-Q6_tvSH4wo/s2048/395077592_848397993952047_1630502396921202882_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDyVEBaaUO8hz5F3xHKB6QCr3hpk4sPu5c_qaJGvjAaI5_voDux6E9eM2xNKLEmcFT58a3VMa2Io5ZaXKzNhMKxZ7o8C5syrRSrJfm79uDr24q4Y12L6l5FTB6C6myH8umxD0bvLNMKFC1TfQf56_ruI77uMenWM10Lym3e7khmJzsgN_-Q6_tvSH4wo/w300-h400/395077592_848397993952047_1630502396921202882_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Denim, Sneakers, Shirt, Button Down, Fedora</div><br /><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-59747929892653672282023-10-16T11:06:00.002-04:002023-10-16T11:06:33.723-04:001 in 4.<p>Only my closest friends and family know this but... <i>I am 1 in 4. </i></p><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzvDFncxuACTpWPJtgueS624KQeZAhtxiaXOoEPU1cRzXvCPjdJawRswG2ni2olGNhjo5g0bzZ8yAULOG7UKnuIJwe1EOL4ub0CWGUhdrt6VrKkBwro6pkXb3BOcOPwaKYm0kUgze_ixJHlz7OHKVaIR_3-dmN-hVtXoTaq_lS7E4rW3uWC8L4p0nxtR4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="301" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzvDFncxuACTpWPJtgueS624KQeZAhtxiaXOoEPU1cRzXvCPjdJawRswG2ni2olGNhjo5g0bzZ8yAULOG7UKnuIJwe1EOL4ub0CWGUhdrt6VrKkBwro6pkXb3BOcOPwaKYm0kUgze_ixJHlz7OHKVaIR_3-dmN-hVtXoTaq_lS7E4rW3uWC8L4p0nxtR4=w400-h223" width="400" /></a></i></div><i><br /><br /></i><p></p><p>Let's rewind back to September 2022. I made the decision to get my IUD removed and hopes to start trying for another child. My doctor.. who delivered Vinny and had been my regular gynecologist for two years following did warn me that it could take months even years to conceive. Well surprise.. less then two weeks later I was pregnant. I remember messaging her through the chart notes that I was so surprised and excited how quickly it happened. We got the 8 week appointment scheduled and then I would just wait. I was soooo hungry. Like worse then I was with either of the boys and I joked that I hoped it wasn't twins. October rolled around and I had my appointment. The baby was so active already and even you could see what looked like a little arm or hand 'waving'. She confirmed it was only one baby (thank goodness) and I left so happy that everything was good and baby was healthy. The next few weeks were rough between opening the new store front, the boys getting excited for all the upcoming holiday's on top of all the pregnancy feels. This time around I wasn't really getting sick- but definitely felt the nauseas feelings. </p><p>Halloween went by quickly. I had to hide the pregnancy at my cousin's wedding with lots of shirley temples and ginger ales and then came Thanksgiving. I was so busy with the store, that the weeks flew by. I was planning our annual cousins cookie exchange and was so excited to tell everyone since I would be having my 13 weeks scans the next day. We were all so excited and everyone was hoping it would be a girl. </p><p><i>December 5.. </i></p><p>I woke up so annoyed. Even though my mom had taken the boys to bring them to school I still had to get up so early for the doctor's appointment. It was suppose to be at our local hospital that was only 5 minutes, if that away.. instead I had to travel on the worst highway that was always backup up at rush hour. I got to the medical center and Joe met me. I had to park in the parking garage so far away and again- was just so annoyed. The doctor was late taking us and I just wanted to be done with it. </p><p>We got called back and the sonographer began. Joe and I joked because it looked like the baby was hiding and I said they were being so stubborn already! There was silence. I thought the audio wasn't on...</p><p>I will never forget the look I got. The sadness this women had for me when she looked into my eyes. Simply saying ' I'm gonna get the doctor to review, but I don't wanna surprise you. <i>I don't hear a heartbeat.' </i>My eyes teared up. I thought there must be something wrong with the equipment. I think I might have been in shock. The doctor came in and I just knew. He didn't even really look, instead started apologizing and talking about the next steps..</p><p>They told us to take as much time as we needed. But I didn't need any time. I just wanted to get the hell out of there. My first thought is what I was gonna tell my mom? My best friend was waiting for me to deliver her the gender envelope for the reveal. What am I suppose to tell them? What am I suppose to tell everyone I've shared this with? I'm not an overly emotional person. But I felt myself go dark. Like sometime changed in me that day. And I don't know if I'll ever get it back. </p><p>We left.. Joe told me to go home. But I couldn't- the cleaning lady was there. I didn't wanna go to my mom's, because that would make it worst. I went to my car and cried. I knew I had to call them.. I called my mom first. She cried. I cried. She wanted to me come there or meet her for coffee. But I stopped crying and said I had to go to work. I hung up and called my best friend Amy. But what does someone say to you when you tell them your baby is dead. I didn't know what to do, so like I said I was gonna do, I went to my office. I called my friend Patti and asked her to give the others a heads up. AKA I knew it was gonna be a big deal, but I didn't want people asking me how it went and getting all excited. It was rough. I never cry and here I am like a blubbering asshole crying every time someone said how sorry they were. I stuck it out. I stayed until around 4 and decided it was time to go home and face the boys.</p><p>My amazon packages were on the counter when I got there. 3 pairs of new maternity leggings and the baby 'elf on the shelves' for our gender reveal. I didn't even open them. I went to the app and hit return. I honestly don't even know if I sent them back or threw them out. I poured the remaining wine from the party the day before into a glass. I just kept saying it was for the best. Everything happens for a reason. The doctor briefly mentioned it looked like the baby's spine was really curved which could be a sign of downs.. maybe this was for the best. Not like I wouldn't love and do everything for the baby, but I couldn't imagine going full term and then loosing them. </p><p>The next week day I decided to take the day off. I had doctors appointments to schedule and my girlfiend thought a trip to the mall for some christmas shopping would help. It did.. We went to lunch and shopping and didn't really talk about it. It kept my mind off of it for at least a little. The week dragged on. Friday I had an event at Joey's school and had to tell the other mom's I was close with what happened. Again, they all felt sorry for me. I had a follow up with my regular OB and to sign all the waivers for my D&C that would be on Monday. </p><p>That weekend was a blur. I know Joe tried to keep my mind busy. We had Santa deliver presents to the house in the morning on the firetruck and then we went to Main Street in Bethlehem during the day and on a carriage ride through town. Sunday we brought the boys to my parents and went to a nicer dinner. </p><p>Monday morning we had to check in early. Every nurse was so empathetic towards me. When I was in the OR, my doctor told me I was apologizing to everyone for having to be there for me. Typical me fashion! We were there only a few hours from check in until recovery. I don't remember driving home. When we did get home, I went to bed for what felt like 5 minutes and my mom came over. I had to pee so bad but it burned so I didn't wanna do it. I was also starving and even though they told me not to, I ate rice. I of course through it up. My cramps were so bad, it was like I was having contractions. They ordered my medicine for it, but it was sold out at every local pharmacy. Like whattt? so I dealt with it. I got through the day with lots of OTC pain meds and heating pads. The cramps weren't as bad the next day, but still was so achy. I didn't want anyone to stay with me that day and I wanted to pick Joey up form school to keep as usual as normal. </p><p>I only cry alone, mostly in the shower. The more people I tell about it, the more common I find it is. </p><p>I worked from home the rest of that week, since I was still bleeding so much and didn't wanna have to deal with that at the office. I was going stir crazy not being around people though. I went back to work the following week. Test results came through and nothing was out of the normal. So there was no closure. No one knows why my baby died. A few weeks went by and I had a follow up with my doctor. I told her that if she knew the gender to only tell me if she thinks I wanted to know aka if it was a boy.. she said she didn't find out, so unclear if she was lying and didn't want me to know or if she really didn't find out at that appointment. </p><p>I was semi back to normal- I mean as normal as you can be after going through that. Christmas came fast and trying to get all the things done really took my mind off it. On Christmas eve, I ran out to an antique store to pick up something. When I was walking around, there sitting on a shelf was the most perfect angel baby statue. It was like a sign. I had to get it. It had a little blue sash on it, so I thought that was god's way of telling me it was a boy. </p><p>Right after the holiday's is Vinny's birthday, so I still was busy. About a month after the procedure I had a message in my chart come through. I opened it without even thinking, because I thought everything was already processed. I opened up the message and in the first line it said TEST RESULTS: normal FEMALE chromosomes found. It was a girl.. and this is how I found out. All those emotions I put behind me came flooding back. </p><p>Honestly, this is a very raw post for me. I've started writing and deleted numerous times. But, this time of year the memories of the excitement of being pregnant come flooding back. I joke all the time that I truly hate being pregnant. Being sick, giving up some things which make 9 months seem like an eternity, and then the pain you go through. But I would go through it all again, just to have the benefits of bringing your little one home. </p><p>I don't share my story for sympathy. Actually the complete opposite. I want to share that if you are going through this- you are NOT ALONE! It still amazes me how common this is and you prolly know more people then you think that have been through this too. </p><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-33696101612748887172023-01-21T12:58:00.000-05:002023-10-10T12:59:02.486-04:00Vinny's 3rd Race Car Party<p>Vinny turned three January 7th, but due to the holiday's we pushed his party back a weekend in order to give family and friends a little break and to get the house back in order!</p><p><br /></p><p>When Joey turned three, he wanted a race car party, so I had purchased a bunch of stuff for it! Well, then the world got shut down, and we weren't able to actually have his party. When we needed to decide on a theme for Vinny I had mentioned race car, and Vinny was on board and excited- so it was a win-win!</p><p>We opted to have the party at our house, with hopes we would have a milder day and we could enjoy the outside too. 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For costumes I always leave it up to the boys and then do the theme for Trunk or Treat based on that. This year the boys (well really Joey and Vinny just goes along with whatever Joey says) picked ninja turtles. Immediately a pizza parlor came to my head for the Trunk or Treats at both their schools. I know my years are limited because Joey's school only does trunk or treat in K and again in 8th grade. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ANoH7xWwBaxFzsmBwXvMznZUD4PYId2k4jsG0px-w0OEeyyMzABKv5tVa-p8S9PASs1QvP6nTfSloWG1j0n-ctmE0ZPGyeHx3NY18d3Z1fbqJHh_Wd7CIGpLcTCwHJaIjuvnvIQ8gK6j2cUIkURJeV_BkBStqxQFcvP6kkWMQRB8as2PEicG8CzE/s1800/B58313E9-F76B-4EBE-A37C-941A893019CD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ANoH7xWwBaxFzsmBwXvMznZUD4PYId2k4jsG0px-w0OEeyyMzABKv5tVa-p8S9PASs1QvP6nTfSloWG1j0n-ctmE0ZPGyeHx3NY18d3Z1fbqJHh_Wd7CIGpLcTCwHJaIjuvnvIQ8gK6j2cUIkURJeV_BkBStqxQFcvP6kkWMQRB8as2PEicG8CzE/w512-h640/B58313E9-F76B-4EBE-A37C-941A893019CD.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turtle Costumes | Etsy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shirts | Amazon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlV-Qc4he-vJJygx6qUi8uc5Yoixgevpa_KVFzbJmGGLX3WzNlI1sCZdPmVZpWR_oOXnYT3Iv8cUH3HxYFhCHFoGoH_3CwAEh2CtdWPm-FRyf27g8d5Vn4UnO8eJD0LsHEp95mqBba8nUcMS2N5JdrM0IRd9jRGq8lnU3XGAqu3X74WbAADpA5fRo/s1800/F5A3999D-C297-49BC-8989-1E1AF4733127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlV-Qc4he-vJJygx6qUi8uc5Yoixgevpa_KVFzbJmGGLX3WzNlI1sCZdPmVZpWR_oOXnYT3Iv8cUH3HxYFhCHFoGoH_3CwAEh2CtdWPm-FRyf27g8d5Vn4UnO8eJD0LsHEp95mqBba8nUcMS2N5JdrM0IRd9jRGq8lnU3XGAqu3X74WbAADpA5fRo/w512-h640/F5A3999D-C297-49BC-8989-1E1AF4733127.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-yNmZrKYtss5mDl-fHYWZHJyXtEl9tfXCQOUGcaa2c_WtMyBtdWggxRXKRzd-y78aHYaBHfHg6kA_KcW-PypzYWPPR2oIDWjy5YXl1RTk2SoL7nh639onT6c9wBOscdMQy9HRkyBAqHwMCiS6LmS_lSBuIjA-76NuMn70pz5YyGb2EyhO8sEQ9m1/s1800/BB3C6CB8-10BC-47C0-8830-1B6F208BDB1A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-yNmZrKYtss5mDl-fHYWZHJyXtEl9tfXCQOUGcaa2c_WtMyBtdWggxRXKRzd-y78aHYaBHfHg6kA_KcW-PypzYWPPR2oIDWjy5YXl1RTk2SoL7nh639onT6c9wBOscdMQy9HRkyBAqHwMCiS6LmS_lSBuIjA-76NuMn70pz5YyGb2EyhO8sEQ9m1/w512-h640/BB3C6CB8-10BC-47C0-8830-1B6F208BDB1A.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 'sewer' was a large tray that I taped the graphics onto. The 'Toxic Ooze' I printed and put on a paper towel roll. Taped the little ninja turtle to the tray </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqFK8trwPzXb1W3EK5_WYpjWrXVfOUXik1SffOQUpv_etuWCBKj1Njod6JhY9Mf0bsH_Ys3zg3w3mYGSho2ey-mYjvj9R79KzglGkTe0RXWl0g8OY27d6MuVXK1McvNqjdaowoRs1uPp_5lBAK2KPyVBMGj-KHvTWii2bmPB7vy5UdaepKBKI9NVg/s1800/231C697A-36F0-478D-8633-14A51FCACF23.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqFK8trwPzXb1W3EK5_WYpjWrXVfOUXik1SffOQUpv_etuWCBKj1Njod6JhY9Mf0bsH_Ys3zg3w3mYGSho2ey-mYjvj9R79KzglGkTe0RXWl0g8OY27d6MuVXK1McvNqjdaowoRs1uPp_5lBAK2KPyVBMGj-KHvTWii2bmPB7vy5UdaepKBKI9NVg/w512-h640/231C697A-36F0-478D-8633-14A51FCACF23.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pizza boxes came from my cousins pizza shop that I used for the treats and the decorations in the trunk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmNwQVRTqunTafsWrc_hDU_L7Rr9D6TiRETXPNMQtju52lBySVVXECfe3kHSniHgi9ZhU3WXYgTjJErJgfAU_yWR4deCneAQh-KUJjrUYwz55HlLsv-lvkINpjwg6g074AZrhgjTnRaGm3fC7v6upAdUVfs5h8l48TkfBVqlMSWL2fmnB_DrjZwxk/s1800/35D12BC4-BCF4-4CCE-B811-3D74280F031D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmNwQVRTqunTafsWrc_hDU_L7Rr9D6TiRETXPNMQtju52lBySVVXECfe3kHSniHgi9ZhU3WXYgTjJErJgfAU_yWR4deCneAQh-KUJjrUYwz55HlLsv-lvkINpjwg6g074AZrhgjTnRaGm3fC7v6upAdUVfs5h8l48TkfBVqlMSWL2fmnB_DrjZwxk/w512-h640/35D12BC4-BCF4-4CCE-B811-3D74280F031D.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Plaid sheet is a Christmas table cloth. and most of the decorations I had from Vinny's first meatball theme birthday party..</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the Monday of Halloween we Trunk or Treat at Joey's school. They paraded around with their 8th grade buddies and then went car to car. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxUeVW2BbYFinGy3DiiZOy2aKCMoioVaSr4Ixyww_nIY3_Pg9V4kzUwGvg_Om9LpbgHKaxvnd3nUUatgSiSJgndJBSMRgsLGMxGm9Bg7_Zc_tn5ADFScwP81__ExEwhum_RfzQS942yVJSjoiQ0tKikq7XDn-geuRTE0A0J5r_La4DCu0sRCzsQnI/s1800/711DDA51-6A5E-4B45-A85C-C0804E450959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxUeVW2BbYFinGy3DiiZOy2aKCMoioVaSr4Ixyww_nIY3_Pg9V4kzUwGvg_Om9LpbgHKaxvnd3nUUatgSiSJgndJBSMRgsLGMxGm9Bg7_Zc_tn5ADFScwP81__ExEwhum_RfzQS942yVJSjoiQ0tKikq7XDn-geuRTE0A0J5r_La4DCu0sRCzsQnI/w512-h640/711DDA51-6A5E-4B45-A85C-C0804E450959.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am one of the Kindergarten class mom's, so we were in charge of getting some extra candy and then setting up a photo booth. We used my backdrop holder from the store and I got this shag curtain, props and balloons off of amazon. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSxc3FuijvH5w4XfxYBnagtEk85QYGXP9rMRwUQlB7XhxYiBCuy3mMa-dEZrq9QaCf5oLRPmoRF841N8T0WhtwmADKBanHbU_eMEmvegg8odmIKcuqcKSh_8kBnJPBT3rE2h0Z5yBNWxcaR7x8QuZTQqoGC5QQnE7WrziQlFJsFcV7LIFcFi4nzLL/s4032/IMG_6535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSxc3FuijvH5w4XfxYBnagtEk85QYGXP9rMRwUQlB7XhxYiBCuy3mMa-dEZrq9QaCf5oLRPmoRF841N8T0WhtwmADKBanHbU_eMEmvegg8odmIKcuqcKSh_8kBnJPBT3rE2h0Z5yBNWxcaR7x8QuZTQqoGC5QQnE7WrziQlFJsFcV7LIFcFi4nzLL/w480-h640/IMG_6535.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Four our trunk or treat I used all the same decorations.. I actually just kept everything in the car through the weekend. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeBHPYccwc0sTWYgjMPPQA_80j5y9feBN0ws4PPNOI92bH1XYk0on0hYnb_FgLRnCP4bFfhBOSRs4cHXKH7lcjk_MzGcAF9cwLW_Kn4V5My9dAtNuKUapmlVjVfWwY46PFeNgPxvXuy2DeukZniV_pCBD-3OJ0eUg-AP7_Cv44vPPW3PkF6fOSBNy/s1800/15EA5A7A-21A6-42F6-B35B-023B7A79C4BC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeBHPYccwc0sTWYgjMPPQA_80j5y9feBN0ws4PPNOI92bH1XYk0on0hYnb_FgLRnCP4bFfhBOSRs4cHXKH7lcjk_MzGcAF9cwLW_Kn4V5My9dAtNuKUapmlVjVfWwY46PFeNgPxvXuy2DeukZniV_pCBD-3OJ0eUg-AP7_Cv44vPPW3PkF6fOSBNy/w512-h640/15EA5A7A-21A6-42F6-B35B-023B7A79C4BC.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my mom brought Vinny, and Joey loved showing him off to all his friends and the 8th graders.</div><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-11179161475630540042022-10-05T16:42:00.002-04:002022-10-05T16:42:50.573-04:00Long Beach Island 2022<p> We took our annual long weekend trip to Long Beach Island this year the last weekend in July. <br />On Thursday Joe and I both worked half a day. I picked up Vinny from school and then went to grab Joey from my parents house. We loaded up the car and headed down for our weekend adventure.</p><p>Like years past- we stopped at one of our favorite Italian places- Frankie Fed's on the way down. Once finished we checked into our old faithful motel we love the <a href="https://seahorsemotels.com/" target="_blank">Seahorse Motel</a>. I unpacked and hung with Vinny while Joe took Joey to grab some ice cream since it was pretty late. We sat outside on our balcony with the ice cream and the boys played with their new coloring pages and stamps I brought for them!</p><p><br /></p><p>Friday morning we of ocurse got up early (because who actually sleeps on vacation with little kids) and headed to a favorite- <a href="http://www.localmarketlbi.com/" target="_blank">The Local </a> for breakfast and coffee. They always have the best grab and go options and if you go early there will be no lines!</p><p>We did a little shopping in and out of some of the stores that were down towards that part of the island before heading back to the motel. It was a bit over cast, but we suited up and headed to the beach. Since it wasn't that pretty out- there wasn't that many people on the beach. there were a few quick rain showers but then the sun came out and it was beautiful. There was a cold front in the ocean, so unfortunately we didn't get to really go into the water. The boys still had a great time playing in the sand and having snacks, that they didn't mind. We left the beach in early afternoon to go to the pool. The boys had baths and then some nap/rest time before we headed out to dinner and the amusement park. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQUweZ9R8TIhT3LRYEpKWzXu0LByz2ujNKgcUNGn81Z-NIJtErtAaooq744uyGEwcdfAAj0kqMtQgZMtj4fVlULndh9kLx3FTdoDn2z8hbH4B6z26dpPzX6ZqERxDk6maHIz53bcuiBoZ-hg8Z7QmxAQ4VspsvinURcQYHnjQ2_MmCXbfWPDGPQki/s1440/296451442_10222151570886500_2491994932095845655_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1440" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQUweZ9R8TIhT3LRYEpKWzXu0LByz2ujNKgcUNGn81Z-NIJtErtAaooq744uyGEwcdfAAj0kqMtQgZMtj4fVlULndh9kLx3FTdoDn2z8hbH4B6z26dpPzX6ZqERxDk6maHIz53bcuiBoZ-hg8Z7QmxAQ4VspsvinURcQYHnjQ2_MmCXbfWPDGPQki/w640-h482/296451442_10222151570886500_2491994932095845655_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For dinner we went to somewhere we haven't been since we were living the newlywed life! We had dinner at <a href="http://www.arlingtonlbi.com/info" target="_blank">The Arlington</a>. I had the crab cakes and it was so good. I was craving them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinH1F6goewlSV8869T3AgBih3rjrx-IB1NQLYzLJ3JZnsfvaBNHnXes-phg51dQttzIrn0gpRQFPjpTeQB6D6qbkq5LdYK1SGM-wo240evJe3-bbDRAz8viP4TrQ2pGAJamBlsWhZl5uZpZXoWkda-yJceOSDQOA-Nc7InbUtfgvpj3hQc4bnKg0AA/s1440/296655447_10222151570686495_2235296033958673113_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinH1F6goewlSV8869T3AgBih3rjrx-IB1NQLYzLJ3JZnsfvaBNHnXes-phg51dQttzIrn0gpRQFPjpTeQB6D6qbkq5LdYK1SGM-wo240evJe3-bbDRAz8viP4TrQ2pGAJamBlsWhZl5uZpZXoWkda-yJceOSDQOA-Nc7InbUtfgvpj3hQc4bnKg0AA/w640-h480/296655447_10222151570686495_2235296033958673113_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After dinner we went to Fantasy Island which is the local amusement park. The boys were at a good age that they could go on the rides together and play games. They had so much fun and I think they did every ride that they could.</div><div><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26TxC4Mtrsyo3SxF1gglIvpgcd2DdJUCvAM3KmGYDx5uJJyIryMhtqm__3NzS0yPi7XRlpxlxwSJkzv_l8ssTUHQfOyzWP1d4As_Ct-vo92KAwidNXzJQeEEriua0-ZtR-A395EOFrM0qB-AvB5TlK389IchFirLgdpF5a5LTifpiFcR-jLeE81IG/s1800/295897248_10222155014732594_1990180424634684176_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26TxC4Mtrsyo3SxF1gglIvpgcd2DdJUCvAM3KmGYDx5uJJyIryMhtqm__3NzS0yPi7XRlpxlxwSJkzv_l8ssTUHQfOyzWP1d4As_Ct-vo92KAwidNXzJQeEEriua0-ZtR-A395EOFrM0qB-AvB5TlK389IchFirLgdpF5a5LTifpiFcR-jLeE81IG/s320/295897248_10222155014732594_1990180424634684176_n.jpg" width="256" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17XM_Atpr7qAUTC6FTJSjsuBPMDS9-KChr64NvuMx9KiB7id6t7nnE5yo0myA4AWk3EF0PCxJDaxzv_FMayo82YAvuaR7WtcOB9IfDGbYQNaOl2SPyv83KQX7hRUPa5zHzQwNqPcKLEHR2eRkAyGoHNb1Q5uzqMtvh7EXsK8agpHx-nU4Bl0LJoAE/s1800/296385591_10222155015252607_8429892376537547860_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17XM_Atpr7qAUTC6FTJSjsuBPMDS9-KChr64NvuMx9KiB7id6t7nnE5yo0myA4AWk3EF0PCxJDaxzv_FMayo82YAvuaR7WtcOB9IfDGbYQNaOl2SPyv83KQX7hRUPa5zHzQwNqPcKLEHR2eRkAyGoHNb1Q5uzqMtvh7EXsK8agpHx-nU4Bl0LJoAE/s320/296385591_10222155015252607_8429892376537547860_n.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">On Saturday, we went to breakfast at <a href="https://www.scojosnj.com/" target="_blank">Scojo's</a> in Surf City. The boys were excited to sit outside and for the mini confetti pancakes!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHC6OoDnDhOA1EA-CELhmVrYtuEa4yWAlHlRmXZkP6EpDpThydwXLKo9tMsKGcllJF6-UzJqYorlIqVHeg8x7a1ym3yjm5gRhxPlB1JlbB0V2W4hOt36n-7CQUMqtsbNq38mU9CqS_L1tZaHgnrisn74XktAlEuEdKNLxr8FSlXFFN9VsrsqB5lsb/s1800/296477356_10222155014652592_953643844874962225_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHC6OoDnDhOA1EA-CELhmVrYtuEa4yWAlHlRmXZkP6EpDpThydwXLKo9tMsKGcllJF6-UzJqYorlIqVHeg8x7a1ym3yjm5gRhxPlB1JlbB0V2W4hOt36n-7CQUMqtsbNq38mU9CqS_L1tZaHgnrisn74XktAlEuEdKNLxr8FSlXFFN9VsrsqB5lsb/w512-h640/296477356_10222155014652592_953643844874962225_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAT4c_m9tgTJ4ogM1x0vBsLu7nUURsDbr56_kCokWQoJaIFbBiFxU7d0PRQ_n3bVMa28kyngYgm0yl3V_H0N5emznzueZSFmIBTv8EN2VoIFHfAJMw8bpdbrhyCyqPBNJnf1wSoad71SwV69nNNQtZq-gOdC_B4fnfit7JSoS5S1jNiDitp_02UL2e/s1800/296340569_10222155013932574_7684421651533314850_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAT4c_m9tgTJ4ogM1x0vBsLu7nUURsDbr56_kCokWQoJaIFbBiFxU7d0PRQ_n3bVMa28kyngYgm0yl3V_H0N5emznzueZSFmIBTv8EN2VoIFHfAJMw8bpdbrhyCyqPBNJnf1wSoad71SwV69nNNQtZq-gOdC_B4fnfit7JSoS5S1jNiDitp_02UL2e/w512-h640/296340569_10222155013932574_7684421651533314850_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After breakfast we did a little shopping. We hit up our usual places and got to pop into I think my new favorite on the island called <a href="https://thedunemarket.com/password" target="_blank">The Dune Market</a>. It has a little book shop inside, which the boys loved, but also has a wide selection of gifts for home, candles, dining wear, and even some cute clothing. We definitely will be back.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmUkv88jkuyTvkPK0tP4rPLyFB-lNIrqBFVXzVEhrg8Lf7V4P7h13bPh0hN-F2fFveDusOIfdKA2vl-QHEJgwi4XvVnuczsSNjUunioBkM5w17Mgw8fgQ2f8bCt0lE05UKkhql-wNx0iMppHOA7NFtbHjJE6nzH6E7qFwsQ-7bAMDzlAHhgqwhu2K/s1800/296155778_10222155013732569_1249261378419732670_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmUkv88jkuyTvkPK0tP4rPLyFB-lNIrqBFVXzVEhrg8Lf7V4P7h13bPh0hN-F2fFveDusOIfdKA2vl-QHEJgwi4XvVnuczsSNjUunioBkM5w17Mgw8fgQ2f8bCt0lE05UKkhql-wNx0iMppHOA7NFtbHjJE6nzH6E7qFwsQ-7bAMDzlAHhgqwhu2K/s320/296155778_10222155013732569_1249261378419732670_n.jpg" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-46H3oWg27BV9Faw9YsSNsAsyc54encllO8trMUBqGS5fvmOa5FyUDae_BAi8YoYCHHp91dpnW0w0DuGQHwwWdlcrtVHlhtB3toW0bLw-1gMPD_vNTh2EAdDDwPBG4U8z14ARf7CDGkRlqgRfqWIY5WbBYGGgjsKM7fcH1eK7VakSbF-VpoQVpJIt/s1800/296354724_10222155014532589_3072872201935821839_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-46H3oWg27BV9Faw9YsSNsAsyc54encllO8trMUBqGS5fvmOa5FyUDae_BAi8YoYCHHp91dpnW0w0DuGQHwwWdlcrtVHlhtB3toW0bLw-1gMPD_vNTh2EAdDDwPBG4U8z14ARf7CDGkRlqgRfqWIY5WbBYGGgjsKM7fcH1eK7VakSbF-VpoQVpJIt/s320/296354724_10222155014532589_3072872201935821839_n.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once we finished shopping, we stopped back at the motel to grab our suits for the boys and some snacks, and we headed to my father in laws house. The boys loved going out on the jet ski with him and for a ride on the boat. They even got to crab in the lagoon!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIHdiZoLobmKfl58q67cggkustCF_ER57_4l4u23e3m6CAaNXzGK65PlnJEQwqrzk1HjEEOs1OUKKUaxWKxChmXDt9ddBJVAEATWdWSIGVEg4aDZuUy7w8rm99nHzejCaDXiwtvOJ9cqJrbbLYwTnTO139-sjL5qMniIXjRwcEflVH5kPkmTOgOjA/s1800/296480458_10222155015452612_8548114801149210717_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIHdiZoLobmKfl58q67cggkustCF_ER57_4l4u23e3m6CAaNXzGK65PlnJEQwqrzk1HjEEOs1OUKKUaxWKxChmXDt9ddBJVAEATWdWSIGVEg4aDZuUy7w8rm99nHzejCaDXiwtvOJ9cqJrbbLYwTnTO139-sjL5qMniIXjRwcEflVH5kPkmTOgOjA/s320/296480458_10222155015452612_8548114801149210717_n.jpg" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6q4TSQoq4EsP1H6tu5ihFy0EPDurmzgzvU5-48TJfl_A9vcjJVNHmoVe68aAhOenh4T9zuWpoU_Yvpft8igvfsnFQCaoqGFRvmIxg3yuhIu0YjalSdUmJeM6alyMVGDSM9IJcF7Cu-34ySneXv18FyyGSmeAKgohiIuG-uHVfjrcol0rSoMnmYgL/s1800/296549585_10222155015172605_3116354108098910949_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6q4TSQoq4EsP1H6tu5ihFy0EPDurmzgzvU5-48TJfl_A9vcjJVNHmoVe68aAhOenh4T9zuWpoU_Yvpft8igvfsnFQCaoqGFRvmIxg3yuhIu0YjalSdUmJeM6alyMVGDSM9IJcF7Cu-34ySneXv18FyyGSmeAKgohiIuG-uHVfjrcol0rSoMnmYgL/s320/296549585_10222155015172605_3116354108098910949_n.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We went to dinner at the local place- Caffrey's & then for ice cream before heading back to the motel for the night. The boys were so exhausted. We had to leave pretty early the next day, since I had my cousins bridal shower. It was a fun trip like always. We look forward to it every year!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Years Past:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ashleymariablog.com/2019/09/mini-vacation-to-long-beach-island-nj.html" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="https://www.ashleymariablog.com/2020/09/our-weekend-in-long-beach-island-nj.html" target="_blank">2020</a>, <a href="https://www.ashleymariablog.com/2021/08/long-beach-island-2021.html" target="_blank">2021</a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-68841647382295381142022-10-01T12:47:00.004-04:002023-01-13T13:41:06.467-05:00Bellisima by Ashley Maria SHOWROOM<p> Soooo... at the end of Summer I had the opportunity to jump on a space that was available. I literally could not pass it up, because the signs were all there. It was like calling my name and what better time then the present to move my boutique in the right direction. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtruuz4vYzzX496CEo5Wl7GYpjYV62AkgGJwv7h5azFt9NScNluFycNozFyptivhiMHE7lEHq2L4j-h-zZb38IzartH5Y5a1BQk8e8YEDrQHhcjjhl53YmfcVNXGUWjjPusFSdPkLr0r0_g-NlgDo7I3GqAIXhqXIr6OYeKcDm7kOtZRx111aB9NA/s1080/E48025B6-5B10-41D9-A2E4-31CBF8F941F3.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtruuz4vYzzX496CEo5Wl7GYpjYV62AkgGJwv7h5azFt9NScNluFycNozFyptivhiMHE7lEHq2L4j-h-zZb38IzartH5Y5a1BQk8e8YEDrQHhcjjhl53YmfcVNXGUWjjPusFSdPkLr0r0_g-NlgDo7I3GqAIXhqXIr6OYeKcDm7kOtZRx111aB9NA/w640-h640/E48025B6-5B10-41D9-A2E4-31CBF8F941F3.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I opened up my first ever show room in Easton, PA!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTUpvuVcUHKG6yyE9ZcAyGXRoEtNu6Dsff8-sQB_-3-UVy3FhsjNhfQUHyJJoOOIGkjlpz3QKeXgEgx_c5HDoae_ZvsCXXf55o0DIaKD6q9ewtZilQSwlJRcAYGsXAEQmYWcPgEf9G-YHJU9yzdaCiVlCC1vGJZyiyb-W3g5f3ZVuYOtoWG8u5gi7/s4032/68451494773__90A23AA0-1DBD-4FC3-A012-9E652A97731E.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTUpvuVcUHKG6yyE9ZcAyGXRoEtNu6Dsff8-sQB_-3-UVy3FhsjNhfQUHyJJoOOIGkjlpz3QKeXgEgx_c5HDoae_ZvsCXXf55o0DIaKD6q9ewtZilQSwlJRcAYGsXAEQmYWcPgEf9G-YHJU9yzdaCiVlCC1vGJZyiyb-W3g5f3ZVuYOtoWG8u5gi7/w640-h480/68451494773__90A23AA0-1DBD-4FC3-A012-9E652A97731E.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before a much needed power wash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfl6B1JfOwObNOh7vgfLz4IO5AroRctBY1JD_IS0i8R_Dh1-ies9ldOiL_AtuOIfsGDg2tGEDekSYX4C8CjbBUMM7AH6N19XzzjsHkwMncO3kwRUq634BYjFcpMG9WEbEO3BFJG36l64C6tcDopW3DqZeKTP1_JfmQ4Rupc8_QgWLhqm7bFSLER5D3/s4032/IMG_5555.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfl6B1JfOwObNOh7vgfLz4IO5AroRctBY1JD_IS0i8R_Dh1-ies9ldOiL_AtuOIfsGDg2tGEDekSYX4C8CjbBUMM7AH6N19XzzjsHkwMncO3kwRUq634BYjFcpMG9WEbEO3BFJG36l64C6tcDopW3DqZeKTP1_JfmQ4Rupc8_QgWLhqm7bFSLER5D3/w480-h640/IMG_5555.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up, PAINT! it was a blue previously, so to go with our brand I went with a light pink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXslBSfeQhujvyLjt9WB8wlgePy-nWCLP0vEDAVuu061l6MJDTNLcvGgjfz1_eBf0nlsRU2kstk6foFQMdUxeUoDhed8yRufu_ag-xApsUTFltK36mVFaRiRPmGdhEUcBZCjuUtHVmy1K6TkyyRoZw762dvlpORnHEinZrNj2mWyekp9zW-zkNmWRR/s3024/68436656903__90105F1F-31EB-4EFA-9BC6-80DF901F2240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2292" data-original-width="3024" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXslBSfeQhujvyLjt9WB8wlgePy-nWCLP0vEDAVuu061l6MJDTNLcvGgjfz1_eBf0nlsRU2kstk6foFQMdUxeUoDhed8yRufu_ag-xApsUTFltK36mVFaRiRPmGdhEUcBZCjuUtHVmy1K6TkyyRoZw762dvlpORnHEinZrNj2mWyekp9zW-zkNmWRR/w640-h486/68436656903__90105F1F-31EB-4EFA-9BC6-80DF901F2240.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I removed the old light/fan and went with this simple yet statement pendant </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pendant | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+UkEPynBz6LJac1oZPWXhSw" target="_blank">Lowes</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoLFt6SdfxhTtiP4YCHk925hM1raidTL73LhW9L1PXeUg40MzWD2purRLkO_ExrLQWcJFs7jR8ONuAsZE69YmCiMU10m0jOowAYDhbkHJlmal5uizB6z_9Ucj9j7HQQ4hvyRidG0Q5lMl-gvkpP00eRDMdmppy2a1LySWmsAIVKbB7G_1jA59Hno5/s4032/IMG_5585.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoLFt6SdfxhTtiP4YCHk925hM1raidTL73LhW9L1PXeUg40MzWD2purRLkO_ExrLQWcJFs7jR8ONuAsZE69YmCiMU10m0jOowAYDhbkHJlmal5uizB6z_9Ucj9j7HQQ4hvyRidG0Q5lMl-gvkpP00eRDMdmppy2a1LySWmsAIVKbB7G_1jA59Hno5/w480-h640/IMG_5585.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next was the fixtures. I measured out all the fixtures precisely, yet always leave room for changes. Like the wood.. Well the walls could not hold the weight of the rods, let alone once we put the clothing on there. So, thankfully with the help of my guys from work, we came up with creating our own studs. 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It's amazing how different it looks already just from these pictures once we started bringing new stuff in!</div><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-91165223450876152252022-09-30T11:54:00.001-04:002023-01-13T12:43:48.587-05:00Back to School 2022<p> With Summer over it's time for BACK TO SCHOOL!!</p><p><br /></p><p>This year brings all the feels though, as it is the first year of <i>real</i> school for Joey! My baby starts Kindergarten and it makes me so sad and yet happy at the same time! I'm so happy and excited for him to start and meet new people he will be friends with until most likely high school, but at the same time so sad my baby is growing up and not a baby anymore!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOkHi58AsiQI9iOI_Dp7s7sXJgbWCDqfpkoh-OrLS83hkMu1FdZ7oO8ObbgyA-ihGokj1x-bxHoqRareh3CdMoupFb7u9cC3TSlXlIyHCHBytNz8pFf86eTTPINgz8f9H9imodaaXgKdDK0-sjjEJBVfUrhahbfrx-VPRELm-CmPt78b5q91-Fycc/s4032/IMG_5310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOkHi58AsiQI9iOI_Dp7s7sXJgbWCDqfpkoh-OrLS83hkMu1FdZ7oO8ObbgyA-ihGokj1x-bxHoqRareh3CdMoupFb7u9cC3TSlXlIyHCHBytNz8pFf86eTTPINgz8f9H9imodaaXgKdDK0-sjjEJBVfUrhahbfrx-VPRELm-CmPt78b5q91-Fycc/w480-h640/IMG_5310.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCLBFg1xAui3ZU0hs8QjTl9KJ58YztkN__UZmOcL_QKzeeyHzVotV5RqibBgznF0sqW9mNxyChSMlT9Jvz1vEBMQgD-cvmceLmlQeOb34rNouRuSK9oJkxqvI05YZEpxCKQnfjGY9rDSIbrj6Yui9GNLDI3PbZbWvivy552uUc3a_bfWAOui_lJTs/s1800/AC4B5475-5B99-42DF-9143-5760BF177036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCLBFg1xAui3ZU0hs8QjTl9KJ58YztkN__UZmOcL_QKzeeyHzVotV5RqibBgznF0sqW9mNxyChSMlT9Jvz1vEBMQgD-cvmceLmlQeOb34rNouRuSK9oJkxqvI05YZEpxCKQnfjGY9rDSIbrj6Yui9GNLDI3PbZbWvivy552uUc3a_bfWAOui_lJTs/w512-h640/AC4B5475-5B99-42DF-9143-5760BF177036.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsp8GnG7SrHCs-Tg4BlHkLRtI_crQdQupZJEz4yeaZA9JmxxewmMBRzbT_DJDBqqFxTNrMJGGFHs58junrW1cyuFfSnxEIH0gRrAqpKJS4ZLg73_mV70UFsYvfHJLNSg5P52LrSqJwMQ4znV6-uPatsDAbwXaBy-T9YhbCQ0jMegJFy2nn9Rs-HdCi/s4032/IMG_5285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsp8GnG7SrHCs-Tg4BlHkLRtI_crQdQupZJEz4yeaZA9JmxxewmMBRzbT_DJDBqqFxTNrMJGGFHs58junrW1cyuFfSnxEIH0gRrAqpKJS4ZLg73_mV70UFsYvfHJLNSg5P52LrSqJwMQ4znV6-uPatsDAbwXaBy-T9YhbCQ0jMegJFy2nn9Rs-HdCi/w480-h640/IMG_5285.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7eBeSKoBaYKU104njTG1HnjY78IbiozzQV7tq2fwYNYXsyo1RtPIFwoggl-5MTLtYN9M5bs84fUujSsHrn8BJ0a4FPl8u8TsgtWc2rYTBNf4IEmO2aw8y8fySD3ZGx7WWGd0vCW9nEwU_qok67Zrc2565ZHUbzYI1qFhiSJVQJFuHTk52WpesrAO/s1800/DF7F9CAB-86B6-4036-8239-CCB3FD8A48B6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7eBeSKoBaYKU104njTG1HnjY78IbiozzQV7tq2fwYNYXsyo1RtPIFwoggl-5MTLtYN9M5bs84fUujSsHrn8BJ0a4FPl8u8TsgtWc2rYTBNf4IEmO2aw8y8fySD3ZGx7WWGd0vCW9nEwU_qok67Zrc2565ZHUbzYI1qFhiSJVQJFuHTk52WpesrAO/w512-h640/DF7F9CAB-86B6-4036-8239-CCB3FD8A48B6.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp27757ETTP_hDlHzaJeTFsnebFztu7qOVUeqguGTBfyb682DxLaF-TvNgF8op0aCddP-gnqS4o8StLfvRMUoYzi3YTQMSVJkMZYPoqFx3WT6lst2aFiUoIGi-JPibzg1bJG1OPmW9oSCJVamOtECbookN3aaAMjDPoo24zQE9n64IMlopHaDyyBQA/s1800/5E7B79BB-20C4-4CFE-915D-D9C95FDFFA77.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp27757ETTP_hDlHzaJeTFsnebFztu7qOVUeqguGTBfyb682DxLaF-TvNgF8op0aCddP-gnqS4o8StLfvRMUoYzi3YTQMSVJkMZYPoqFx3WT6lst2aFiUoIGi-JPibzg1bJG1OPmW9oSCJVamOtECbookN3aaAMjDPoo24zQE9n64IMlopHaDyyBQA/w512-h640/5E7B79BB-20C4-4CFE-915D-D9C95FDFFA77.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On his first day - Monday, he only had a half day. We chose the morning session. It was more to get acclimated without the hustle and bustle of all the older kids. He was walked into school with his teachers and learned where to go when he enters in the morning. They had a snack, went over a few things and pretty much just that for the day. I picked him up around 11:30am and was so excited to see what he learned and did. I of course got the 'uggh I don't know' speech..</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmGaOj_4ri5oPI4EnB088mGI-xd54rxiLow9S2OnwXwYoSPQJbqwezy8CWThwKaueBRBX1hHexYvIA6h04ek4CG63DyvgAvOit-TMq1i04LTF7hEkphLsQNv-BkQtXEF54k99-RRss9jewz8dU6eub_P-FbqsdrAvyObCyh8yXEWdklwAuAhttwNd/s4032/IMG_5300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmGaOj_4ri5oPI4EnB088mGI-xd54rxiLow9S2OnwXwYoSPQJbqwezy8CWThwKaueBRBX1hHexYvIA6h04ek4CG63DyvgAvOit-TMq1i04LTF7hEkphLsQNv-BkQtXEF54k99-RRss9jewz8dU6eub_P-FbqsdrAvyObCyh8yXEWdklwAuAhttwNd/w480-h640/IMG_5300.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Tuesday it was a big day in the Melchionna household, as Vinny also started in his new, older room too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MWzwxuPiSzCUeBiukYR7tWcuIgQujeqZ_5SSZ29Ar0gaw1WCGED_TJ7_99NdZrKI-przkQTk5TPavVRSrfu7EZPE4uIZ3Z7r9nuf-fSYMhMDc7Waq1ZKdLdcRjNko7jQ_gJwujmOyzpYlREjrHin8Hfpf2s4oaL2JHQBHwhs53lQlt7F0KSnLYxY/s1080/3FBF7953-98CB-4D19-9D31-062C77689031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MWzwxuPiSzCUeBiukYR7tWcuIgQujeqZ_5SSZ29Ar0gaw1WCGED_TJ7_99NdZrKI-przkQTk5TPavVRSrfu7EZPE4uIZ3Z7r9nuf-fSYMhMDc7Waq1ZKdLdcRjNko7jQ_gJwujmOyzpYlREjrHin8Hfpf2s4oaL2JHQBHwhs53lQlt7F0KSnLYxY/w640-h640/3FBF7953-98CB-4D19-9D31-062C77689031.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3hBp67MGghY3GhBP92nwII0D7NEr-S_bH6dfzjNBx5GErSY9ZxRO5K1vnxpQz0Qna94E4j_s4ZKoC4bAPAoz8gIxl3TWn_k5gPOs-R0XPkwHdektOYPGEs771NzYkL8nhoCuK5AV25pb-_UbMFtaC1Y7rqi4QqGERrzIQhNNNzNcvalsQOFjVAda/s1080/D8D598DA-0CED-4757-923F-BF4FEE92C906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3hBp67MGghY3GhBP92nwII0D7NEr-S_bH6dfzjNBx5GErSY9ZxRO5K1vnxpQz0Qna94E4j_s4ZKoC4bAPAoz8gIxl3TWn_k5gPOs-R0XPkwHdektOYPGEs771NzYkL8nhoCuK5AV25pb-_UbMFtaC1Y7rqi4QqGERrzIQhNNNzNcvalsQOFjVAda/w640-h640/D8D598DA-0CED-4757-923F-BF4FEE92C906.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Vinny started in the Pre School 3 room which introduces more structured learning, sharing and more importantly potty training!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQ2L4wM92SPIl0iy3ug2DtQls5SpQq84dWa0GeyScG-Oua7QmLtCNCBVVey7IfdBvIVOTwTXLs_tfRbfP59ii9jX7xe3VbTYIHOoaoz904KZLmt8v1tNPJ885kXq2EPxJJ7or--UXD4gKFkUCHnGUyOl0lB3JhA-4zfWmW6PGcjqCAenwoqiDE2N6/s4032/IMG_5381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQ2L4wM92SPIl0iy3ug2DtQls5SpQq84dWa0GeyScG-Oua7QmLtCNCBVVey7IfdBvIVOTwTXLs_tfRbfP59ii9jX7xe3VbTYIHOoaoz904KZLmt8v1tNPJ885kXq2EPxJJ7or--UXD4gKFkUCHnGUyOl0lB3JhA-4zfWmW6PGcjqCAenwoqiDE2N6/w480-h640/IMG_5381.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both boys had great first (and second) days of school! They are excited for the school year!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-66387714007519036402022-09-27T10:00:00.001-04:002022-09-27T10:00:15.848-04:00Monthly Rewind | July 2022<p> Summer always flies by, yet winter (aka January- February) is so slow moving. </p><p><br /></p><p>I can't believe we are almost through the Summer, and now preparing to get ready to send Joey off to Kindergarten. </p><p><br /></p><p>So let's rewind the month of July and see what we have been up to..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLA85QE1tEkCsEjbKbKDOR0FnAJzW-v2womPOfkFO3rvOWOkti7rvwPVQDNgT2oACYeEW2e8r-zO6Ds6J7Rgs-gelQaokwfee-Y8UAoXR5n8Z8U0aoxb3xyfqvjCgRN7IHNx2Wvr487QTgtnWYpY6FHDwLh7vU9vZJndkMZ2wlQTyluovzc8p87bYk/s3088/IMG_3995.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLA85QE1tEkCsEjbKbKDOR0FnAJzW-v2womPOfkFO3rvOWOkti7rvwPVQDNgT2oACYeEW2e8r-zO6Ds6J7Rgs-gelQaokwfee-Y8UAoXR5n8Z8U0aoxb3xyfqvjCgRN7IHNx2Wvr487QTgtnWYpY6FHDwLh7vU9vZJndkMZ2wlQTyluovzc8p87bYk/w480-h640/IMG_3995.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzz1z8TE3oTpsznWogNZTTRGRRtzw7DG-VJY-lRePe_K_7ykQ7FS1wRJwB30YoO6v5cb8kOLBmghSgezfuOiGkR_l83v7fWvGGb7fxTj9M5NvOQcq9WDhcqfb__4KvhNAb9Z1tMQRlgmxn510WppX5gg-TBX66GNBbbfDsFI5bK4ddLSTk_LIPKJ4/s4032/IMG_4003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzz1z8TE3oTpsznWogNZTTRGRRtzw7DG-VJY-lRePe_K_7ykQ7FS1wRJwB30YoO6v5cb8kOLBmghSgezfuOiGkR_l83v7fWvGGb7fxTj9M5NvOQcq9WDhcqfb__4KvhNAb9Z1tMQRlgmxn510WppX5gg-TBX66GNBbbfDsFI5bK4ddLSTk_LIPKJ4/w480-h640/IMG_4003.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHENiWf4l92E_t37IfNrr2LZ6sD0bR-1Ea8-9zKwTbdLmwdZJMIV-rc85hFflPhmLnUVBf-oL9bSIeVaiawLtrhZ_agG3RxKIUgddtHQ-COPo9cf52Q5jPRMLWkKhAUdx0OMTmeYJEBw9WzRX9AkELVjC_swYKEK-2CeckyAmmodx61T5dFhSD3rof/s4032/IMG_4112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHENiWf4l92E_t37IfNrr2LZ6sD0bR-1Ea8-9zKwTbdLmwdZJMIV-rc85hFflPhmLnUVBf-oL9bSIeVaiawLtrhZ_agG3RxKIUgddtHQ-COPo9cf52Q5jPRMLWkKhAUdx0OMTmeYJEBw9WzRX9AkELVjC_swYKEK-2CeckyAmmodx61T5dFhSD3rof/w480-h640/IMG_4112.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><i>For the 4th of July weekend</i>, we were BUSY. On the Friday before, I took the day off work to hang out with Joey. We started with our first pop up of the weekend at Barre3 for my <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/" target="_blank">shop </a>. He was such a big help! After we finished, we were going to go to Crayola Factory, but he voted against once he found out I had to run into the office, and his friend Killian was there. So they opted to play together for the rest of the day. That night, we went over our neighbors house for a Happy Hour.</p><p>Saturday morning I had another pop up at a different Barre3 studio, and again I did so well! Joe had to work in the morning, so we had our baby sitter watch the boys. It was nice, because I didn't have to rush back home since she was there playing with them and I was able to take my time and unload my car with all the clothes. On Sunday, like usual we had our friends and neighbors over for a party. The kids all had such a fun time in the pool and the adults hung mostly under the patio and the lawn. Once it started to get dark, per our 'new tradition' Joe lit off small fireworks for everyone. On actually fourth of July, we watched all the fireworks in our backyard from the pool and it was such a great night. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXD-iBiEbsZD7nkPFpCuqbxG9xjVmqx4fEPLVm-GQflt83sXkNTdl5Ch4jQ9hRU2YH7QbULR9XArXld7c2AVg8GTBuKN1EE8ctyAsZAgJam--kgZx1lmr8U28tBQ-TX5REkCDAwkmOqFcEGpsq4ixhWqPo5RgKE48_n5vBdF7k2CA13YsbAAi44zbV/s4032/IMG_4144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXD-iBiEbsZD7nkPFpCuqbxG9xjVmqx4fEPLVm-GQflt83sXkNTdl5Ch4jQ9hRU2YH7QbULR9XArXld7c2AVg8GTBuKN1EE8ctyAsZAgJam--kgZx1lmr8U28tBQ-TX5REkCDAwkmOqFcEGpsq4ixhWqPo5RgKE48_n5vBdF7k2CA13YsbAAi44zbV/w480-h640/IMG_4144.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5IkdHpVkl80gIsm0ZUZ53AifBrGVq2WyGFUWRRCxlrfVwPjXhmxhysK_aYweyGXgVo9jepYQbuS5GtGRb7Ec3zkhRfpd_j0rGCdveeB3Z_cgYHvXmiILAGeB7IyKmdXgVl5k3vF31vE4JSZsCOMhR02keghH_PWEDjt69g1tuC4n3A6AkTA69mTHb/s4032/IMG_4148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5IkdHpVkl80gIsm0ZUZ53AifBrGVq2WyGFUWRRCxlrfVwPjXhmxhysK_aYweyGXgVo9jepYQbuS5GtGRb7Ec3zkhRfpd_j0rGCdveeB3Z_cgYHvXmiILAGeB7IyKmdXgVl5k3vF31vE4JSZsCOMhR02keghH_PWEDjt69g1tuC4n3A6AkTA69mTHb/w480-h640/IMG_4148.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzOIRcsIhILUxTBItGJmdpvxgaNwdQlx6aEAvBqzyC27pR-Xvaw58Z71WTI_Gx6GZ2uQcsW9qLfm1rmC-IQWcPSZnMmUC3Ib492PMvrrx7-osbm833QdF6H8bP_0YjFgN7NgCn4EFd1SK4okhJx_mtZ5twix7VEDZ6C4vyJXxswa93zj-WARt08ky/s4032/IMG_4149.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzOIRcsIhILUxTBItGJmdpvxgaNwdQlx6aEAvBqzyC27pR-Xvaw58Z71WTI_Gx6GZ2uQcsW9qLfm1rmC-IQWcPSZnMmUC3Ib492PMvrrx7-osbm833QdF6H8bP_0YjFgN7NgCn4EFd1SK4okhJx_mtZ5twix7VEDZ6C4vyJXxswa93zj-WARt08ky/w480-h640/IMG_4149.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><i>The following weekend</i>, I had no real plans and it was perfect, because we all needed a slow down. In the morning, Joe had a softball tournament so I took the boys with me and we ran some errands. I had some returns to do, so we went to the <a href="https://www.thepromenadeshopsatsauconvalley.com/" target="_blank">Promenade shops</a> and the boys loved the fountain. I can't remember the last time they were there! Of course no trip would be complete with out Starbucks and cake pops. Luckily they didn't give me too much of a had time when they saw the water fun which is located right outside the Starbucks. We did some shopping and by time we headed home, Joe was also home from his tournament. We caught a late lunch / early dinner at <a href="https://richmondfarmbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Richmond Farm and Brewery</a>. The food was so yummy and we always have a good time. Sunday, Joey had a birthday party at the trampoline park in the morning. </p><p>The next weekend, we had some friends over Saturday to cook out and go in the pool. We have had such a busy summer that it was nice to relax with friends in the pool. On Sunday we had some of Joe's family over for another cook out and pool time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmSbaYxFHu7XhG2kE-F5r-JCzVOPUqncQNfQ6XsNgzAyOj-JJMMqob4DZUcZ867U_1qrhSdb5nEIkkIdWBhyCi82zco6gPwwMkK6sn_4rzPrAgVU7dx-BGPv8vihG8xQWkXWmdcEHroGMwvLdNuWrzV3Ef5whReollo2mlyIbFnWIgnNROKrLBPJR/s4032/IMG_4063.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmSbaYxFHu7XhG2kE-F5r-JCzVOPUqncQNfQ6XsNgzAyOj-JJMMqob4DZUcZ867U_1qrhSdb5nEIkkIdWBhyCi82zco6gPwwMkK6sn_4rzPrAgVU7dx-BGPv8vihG8xQWkXWmdcEHroGMwvLdNuWrzV3Ef5whReollo2mlyIbFnWIgnNROKrLBPJR/w480-h640/IMG_4063.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The following weekend we worked at the annual carnival- The Big Time. Like tradition we got our cousins to work and we made over 700 funnel cakes in the four nights. Which compared to other years, wasn't that many. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhj0BQOf21NeqeapXA7UiV7wqzNNKt0TOo_fX9YhTsqGWm2eXeemC69IAaYBbLV0z3A5fHW5wRXv5s2jj5nDnoZaKacEdYMSvTSY2M_0kD7q0FfmjW-bb8LwKwSf-GGtkBZIAhQ0HpgGJT41IKQS_KL3k-tsy1Hx4mZuMubkijQ5V1E5KovlDaM1vm/s1440/293966967_10222120501269779_681461393953656790_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1440" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhj0BQOf21NeqeapXA7UiV7wqzNNKt0TOo_fX9YhTsqGWm2eXeemC69IAaYBbLV0z3A5fHW5wRXv5s2jj5nDnoZaKacEdYMSvTSY2M_0kD7q0FfmjW-bb8LwKwSf-GGtkBZIAhQ0HpgGJT41IKQS_KL3k-tsy1Hx4mZuMubkijQ5V1E5KovlDaM1vm/s320/293966967_10222120501269779_681461393953656790_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wNhe2yCArG7Sd2ExbNGa02FAlbERFn1qKPPrxNZdAwp27we7X-TBMcH9UvrOLSKwsUK4D-T0UFroKgdf9mlVec7z2RXyK0SZdbUOi-3p57hzZO7JS5mLZ0XZ14d-YeduUgg3mNVvMgnnsQtxjOPCd7_uVNp9Z1z7NCbkBIzuavm1DT6ool_1mr9k/s1440/294107113_10222120502189802_6833101602017338943_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="1440" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wNhe2yCArG7Sd2ExbNGa02FAlbERFn1qKPPrxNZdAwp27we7X-TBMcH9UvrOLSKwsUK4D-T0UFroKgdf9mlVec7z2RXyK0SZdbUOi-3p57hzZO7JS5mLZ0XZ14d-YeduUgg3mNVvMgnnsQtxjOPCd7_uVNp9Z1z7NCbkBIzuavm1DT6ool_1mr9k/s320/294107113_10222120502189802_6833101602017338943_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_u1LRwqEXX26kqdJSN50C4JBGneUkWdOWv3iBpfb_kVSFk2sKukxkUn93R95hPGE_eOzGVAURRg5YYWXveBEgqtvJBp5y_b26BcmHIcody7jsFKH7NV6db64smTGR7iqZO6gFSoSJIZsappBsSTcDFVF8LzeQASACy-HF5j_4934At5zcxJnCAfn/s1440/294719974_10222120502429808_5218953297158513377_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1440" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_u1LRwqEXX26kqdJSN50C4JBGneUkWdOWv3iBpfb_kVSFk2sKukxkUn93R95hPGE_eOzGVAURRg5YYWXveBEgqtvJBp5y_b26BcmHIcody7jsFKH7NV6db64smTGR7iqZO6gFSoSJIZsappBsSTcDFVF8LzeQASACy-HF5j_4934At5zcxJnCAfn/s320/294719974_10222120502429808_5218953297158513377_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">July came and went and we will the Summer days and nights!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-87755513347326339332022-09-10T10:28:00.001-04:002023-01-13T11:52:53.046-05:00End of Summer 2022<p> Summer flew by.. like always. Since it was the last Summer before Joey started real school, we decided after his graduation to pull him. We pretty much spent the Summer with my parents. He was at their house Monday, Wednesday and Thursday's. Every other Wednesday my mom would bring both boys to the library program in the next town for their Summer activities. On Thursday's my mom would be the teacher at the library program in their town, so Joey would be in all his glory as her helper with the younger kids. Friday's my friend Patti would watch him since she had her grand daughter too and they practically grew up together. On Tuesday's I would be off or would work from home with him when I had something pressing. </p><p><br /></p><p>I tried on Tuesday's to do something fun and always end back in the pool at the end of the day. I wanted those days Joey to remember and look back on those times of it being him and I. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFf9AVFSZXLXuSPGAIrZkT26Tw5PhuHxKxfjz8pz4GUz7NRWQuKVdHjZPJhVCLZsrqoqc49CZlIQaga8xXux99VmqCxFfVV67SmInvEyilX_8dER4Z9qS-vNNpoLn-hKSSSTh8oEAv6ARlJutGCvxghnHz8UhUdYKruuDjVByXz_WUDk-aaaLc5GT-/s4032/IMG_5181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFf9AVFSZXLXuSPGAIrZkT26Tw5PhuHxKxfjz8pz4GUz7NRWQuKVdHjZPJhVCLZsrqoqc49CZlIQaga8xXux99VmqCxFfVV67SmInvEyilX_8dER4Z9qS-vNNpoLn-hKSSSTh8oEAv6ARlJutGCvxghnHz8UhUdYKruuDjVByXz_WUDk-aaaLc5GT-/w480-h640/IMG_5181.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Our last day of Summer celebration was filled with all his favorite things. The best Christmas gift I got the family was our </span><a href="https://www.lvzoo.org/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Zoo membership</a><span style="text-align: left;">. We used it so many times in Summer, it paid for itself. We finished out Summer with a trip to the Zoo in the morning.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-73M3Y3qShydtTJ3_wRlF5Vm5Nvz-4TWhrlkvBRtxT3WqXB3EJ1KVt1cjtOahAdpk2TDNGzzP0bEgg696rFE1jA4qdeLZycrLiI974GJuj89UtT8q-wIFvZ33_oQ6gfQGP0wBQkXJGjdoAt0lgtHG7ac3g2tCacMtdozVUl4--n3oGOr7F1xWmE8D/s4032/IMG_5183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-73M3Y3qShydtTJ3_wRlF5Vm5Nvz-4TWhrlkvBRtxT3WqXB3EJ1KVt1cjtOahAdpk2TDNGzzP0bEgg696rFE1jA4qdeLZycrLiI974GJuj89UtT8q-wIFvZ33_oQ6gfQGP0wBQkXJGjdoAt0lgtHG7ac3g2tCacMtdozVUl4--n3oGOr7F1xWmE8D/w480-h640/IMG_5183.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">After we left we headed to the mall to make a Build a Bear. Joey chose a Darth Vador bear, because we started watching Star Wars lego movies at the end of Summer. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafmXO4e7V3bK1KOWcns7xQAoXpbIG6XJ2e-9Ov1xCv8NobbaNUwr5brgpY4FW4HlqT0_1MOrs9HrHlNeB7XrGwNp_upc-PubmwpEzmlK3bEmUaYj349O2fO7serVY8xEBE3vZvLXXw0BBeGhdnSCCLopO5jBJqnqxbsQE2VJ75f76TKIKU4ugK18S/s4032/IMG_5182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafmXO4e7V3bK1KOWcns7xQAoXpbIG6XJ2e-9Ov1xCv8NobbaNUwr5brgpY4FW4HlqT0_1MOrs9HrHlNeB7XrGwNp_upc-PubmwpEzmlK3bEmUaYj349O2fO7serVY8xEBE3vZvLXXw0BBeGhdnSCCLopO5jBJqnqxbsQE2VJ75f76TKIKU4ugK18S/w480-h640/IMG_5182.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got chick fil a for lunch and actually sat inside to enjoy it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cWT4nndS0ul2uI-Ac4JJ99AhYh9fjHT01jpz9F8_P4S8LKPJD1O8pb4TZDaaXgfFdMmJM0StwUyg0L6CTi5i2Hd42Je02Adr8RO6ELwU1znR5ZVtyN6IhcjSCHZ21DGT7XEvO-igEIKGU9Yr0UJrW56exPIJQ67onK1Kzt1xmwzpqgRdBlw67aPv/s4032/IMG_5185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cWT4nndS0ul2uI-Ac4JJ99AhYh9fjHT01jpz9F8_P4S8LKPJD1O8pb4TZDaaXgfFdMmJM0StwUyg0L6CTi5i2Hd42Je02Adr8RO6ELwU1znR5ZVtyN6IhcjSCHZ21DGT7XEvO-igEIKGU9Yr0UJrW56exPIJQ67onK1Kzt1xmwzpqgRdBlw67aPv/w480-h640/IMG_5185.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We finished off our day by going to the park and hanging out there for awhile before picking up Vinny from preschool.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-87098777161411497222022-09-01T11:06:00.001-04:002023-01-13T10:12:49.139-05:00Mini Getaway to Hershey PA<p> I can remember growing up, my parents would take my brothers and I to Hershey Park for a long weekend and I can still picture the characters and the smell of the chocolate factory. It was some of our fondest memories of my childhood </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaL38501vHbV1l13fMDXrdOLiOn9omcALySoTrXYrrXvSMj7O4YU8e5D9HZNU-ppxf7YXhOOqR8weMCuG8B_05anvORzK5O-RfLY1VCjUGGQw334VXp6bshIX5570P80Gt8QaE-m7BhoPaOUyE_aMQlkC-OaiiCw__DAC0ZOWciM2r9Ya9AgMPPWc/s1800/1D130EC2-7404-4F77-A778-E467CA3C50A1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaL38501vHbV1l13fMDXrdOLiOn9omcALySoTrXYrrXvSMj7O4YU8e5D9HZNU-ppxf7YXhOOqR8weMCuG8B_05anvORzK5O-RfLY1VCjUGGQw334VXp6bshIX5570P80Gt8QaE-m7BhoPaOUyE_aMQlkC-OaiiCw__DAC0ZOWciM2r9Ya9AgMPPWc/w512-h640/1D130EC2-7404-4F77-A778-E467CA3C50A1.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>My mom and I took the boys this Summer right before Joey started school. We decided to book a hotel room, so that we could get a whole days experience in. We stayed at the Hotel Hershey- which is right across the street from the park and allows you to use the shuttle to get to the park. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdb5mFumxF4inF2WBQHoooDzf8lpX3Silx75KQFh1We3h5tf1vnCPaE_SgFjHP7zrPXdKr2QwjJlf4ICNO_AuJaQuTPUjnLhmGgqFBJ-iyImpmxl2xRP99RVDmayUdmPjCgXrGN9zn5XSO3-pMhASyTIffInOcbade_7lVVcRnK_MyvsxV6LMjIrt2/s1800/A2C160B8-7CE7-4850-B4AD-AAF4E49B53E5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdb5mFumxF4inF2WBQHoooDzf8lpX3Silx75KQFh1We3h5tf1vnCPaE_SgFjHP7zrPXdKr2QwjJlf4ICNO_AuJaQuTPUjnLhmGgqFBJ-iyImpmxl2xRP99RVDmayUdmPjCgXrGN9zn5XSO3-pMhASyTIffInOcbade_7lVVcRnK_MyvsxV6LMjIrt2/w512-h640/A2C160B8-7CE7-4850-B4AD-AAF4E49B53E5.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We left right after work and it is about an hour and a half away from our house. Unfortunately, when we got there, most of the restaurants in the hotel and in town were closed or were closing due to short staff.. which was such a disappointment. I had promised the boys ice cream at the shop in the hotel. So plan B. We checked in, and I grabbed us some small bites from the grab and go in the hotel lobby. We then surprised the boys and ordered ice cream and Hershey's cake as room service (and a large glass of wine for mama!!). They were so excited to be able to eat in the bed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0bIfqeXAyQCqf09Y0OFAHS5J2JoTshGJO25L6VAZYGP3YAV3T3-b22YIv7KrxBr2J9rmq0BljoI0LwPp5wU0gV2YGw9OcSC8ViHJuS668pmO_d9Pt5jV-5BJ96mXF86EqM0D8EM8IQhK-Gx0anjdIO1iWCBSnPaYgE3rU7g-TRaheWb6OnADllkL7/s1800/662859F1-7959-431D-9D1D-8547BB159F21.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0bIfqeXAyQCqf09Y0OFAHS5J2JoTshGJO25L6VAZYGP3YAV3T3-b22YIv7KrxBr2J9rmq0BljoI0LwPp5wU0gV2YGw9OcSC8ViHJuS668pmO_d9Pt5jV-5BJ96mXF86EqM0D8EM8IQhK-Gx0anjdIO1iWCBSnPaYgE3rU7g-TRaheWb6OnADllkL7/w512-h640/662859F1-7959-431D-9D1D-8547BB159F21.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next morning we order room service <i>again</i>, because mom fail I didn't make a reservations and realized the only restaurant open for breakfast in the hotel had a dress code. Honestly, in my opinion, the hotel stay was not the best experience. When you come with kids in prime Summer you would think it would have more accommodating hours and rules.. but whatever- we made the best of it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After we had breakfast and got ready we checked out and headed to the park an hour early before it was open to the public- which was so nice! It's so funny because the families with older kids all rushed to the roller coasters while we leisurely walked to get drinks and to line up for the kiddie rides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzJCRzWPxW2QBF1OnXDw1e_LuujHy7ukxuLj-OO3X2iebr0M63HnvGWNiwdl-V_x86cyUtdzpjcngMGZKbe6um4lUsCjhjTQC6OI3o6Br85qxzmyPv75hL4PoG2fVe6mVFQb6tkkRq-re76h2jEZUk4-TtKOlVqYOD0c4JmE6NHoYDr-9lsG2Vu9H/s1800/54C15BCB-FB0D-4F2E-AF52-D91546852118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzJCRzWPxW2QBF1OnXDw1e_LuujHy7ukxuLj-OO3X2iebr0M63HnvGWNiwdl-V_x86cyUtdzpjcngMGZKbe6um4lUsCjhjTQC6OI3o6Br85qxzmyPv75hL4PoG2fVe6mVFQb6tkkRq-re76h2jEZUk4-TtKOlVqYOD0c4JmE6NHoYDr-9lsG2Vu9H/w512-h640/54C15BCB-FB0D-4F2E-AF52-D91546852118.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">and this was the point of the day that Vinny refused to walk, get in the stroller or move until we got cotton candy.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was such a fun trip, I would love to keep doing it annually!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-81439832305605403772022-07-15T15:21:00.002-04:002022-07-15T15:21:45.320-04:00Joey's Preschool Graduation<p> I feel like it was just the first day ever of Joey going to day care.. yet here we are and we are preparing for Kindergarten!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcVK8ytNtMQ7ryFRt8CLd1wrbirB4txZbhm0MDzFyxjRSFCOIFTnfxfHbD-lcJFdrHGLD4TZ-oViXTVU3I1iHXuMjhao_7ubsrYar-CLj0tHirwdZk38ubS9Rx6Ys2DJw-sjzeJyG6_kiQKaqRTOR33NDYNZQA_7FxAXbigC3jP1m--N1lKTZeahl/s1800/287941460_10221972986181994_3669808686962132311_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcVK8ytNtMQ7ryFRt8CLd1wrbirB4txZbhm0MDzFyxjRSFCOIFTnfxfHbD-lcJFdrHGLD4TZ-oViXTVU3I1iHXuMjhao_7ubsrYar-CLj0tHirwdZk38ubS9Rx6Ys2DJw-sjzeJyG6_kiQKaqRTOR33NDYNZQA_7FxAXbigC3jP1m--N1lKTZeahl/w512-h640/287941460_10221972986181994_3669808686962132311_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course Pre-K Graduation landed on the same day we were checking into our house in OBX, so I asked (begged) for Joey's class to get the earlier time slot so that we could leave right after for vacation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The ceremony they put together was really cute. It only lasted about 1/2 hour, but all the kids names were called and they each got an award. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTsfxQ7omqAZrYKSfwnF_GovVQvmSVXWOR5HjMnHwSLQaDUXWZqAKpLICa1ZNbVr7cq7skREdFnaAJZ69RWIDbeYW9edZ-QTL-K8K_58NOV1_XYePEh7deEB8r174nsgN-kod9VWSf9B-MJZDK0ZROEO2-9eJGX1uOR2Gf-izVPgvkrsDXXcxMfDcz/s1800/289312079_10221972985981989_8098363190130401762_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTsfxQ7omqAZrYKSfwnF_GovVQvmSVXWOR5HjMnHwSLQaDUXWZqAKpLICa1ZNbVr7cq7skREdFnaAJZ69RWIDbeYW9edZ-QTL-K8K_58NOV1_XYePEh7deEB8r174nsgN-kod9VWSf9B-MJZDK0ZROEO2-9eJGX1uOR2Gf-izVPgvkrsDXXcxMfDcz/w256-h320/289312079_10221972985981989_8098363190130401762_n.jpg" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecuofrrcPlhL1g4Xm8aTaeJPFPD6WzpixbRVEdmtCEtzQjEv0Oc2xXJVCVc9SdnsKcta3B98RVvDCvyyT4M1RIrIbkbcmTrJPl0ubKTFtiRKBA1jcbM_YioEk09GR8guoV_BvsMXxErvltPApNLpXAMEB8iTwOtx8v_r2Ommk0XFiGa5bXBSw-tZg/s1800/289049581_10221972986502002_129468768032007176_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Below was his first day of pre school at 1 year old!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsx2gs-yxM-uHDCRdCIZ_mYkOld_JPUjzhO7Kj05bbjq5kdHpWMjoXHlLr57TLCUWGW2I4kwT99PA6vcnIDzIG2QuGnvC8jtMAcMR8LqGUNUAffvIkUWWTKlEMhu6Dxbcee3UD626zNUZkDtm5DoiDB-K20aUUXqbt21KuPABoaf8oQSqlBjgdpkH/s2048/287559847_10221972984741958_215274807035447419_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsx2gs-yxM-uHDCRdCIZ_mYkOld_JPUjzhO7Kj05bbjq5kdHpWMjoXHlLr57TLCUWGW2I4kwT99PA6vcnIDzIG2QuGnvC8jtMAcMR8LqGUNUAffvIkUWWTKlEMhu6Dxbcee3UD626zNUZkDtm5DoiDB-K20aUUXqbt21KuPABoaf8oQSqlBjgdpkH/w480-h640/287559847_10221972984741958_215274807035447419_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tV7gthAnkpUZ-VKMHnNH_C5T09B9SCao_2cvz3pHIXNoAsyA2VDudIgZKZHxYASFtLJd7BeTykk-nrT6v8qU30TcWyUwkMu1V4bMmS9WUNalPEI8q_yMaf1GjGw5xoi7eOMcJGX99aSzZzxVPWybCqLvIIEuRKdXMIquKXjzOwnrDYzS9aHWFluP/s1800/287444128_10221972984381949_7972669466879634455_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tV7gthAnkpUZ-VKMHnNH_C5T09B9SCao_2cvz3pHIXNoAsyA2VDudIgZKZHxYASFtLJd7BeTykk-nrT6v8qU30TcWyUwkMu1V4bMmS9WUNalPEI8q_yMaf1GjGw5xoi7eOMcJGX99aSzZzxVPWybCqLvIIEuRKdXMIquKXjzOwnrDYzS9aHWFluP/w512-h640/287444128_10221972984381949_7972669466879634455_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joey, we are so proud of you and the little boy you are becoming. We love you so much and can't wait to see all you accomplish. </div><br /><p></p><div>Do you have a little one graduating preschool or keep this in mind for next year.. We started both boys with a 'graduation book' during their first classroom at day care. Each end of year, we asked the teacher to write a note or memory of Joey. It is so nice to be able to read them all back each year. I plan on doing this for as long as I can.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9RSbSXskhUWk5kgu7gKR59qkpn6C7uyNs-9SGQcp7_lHa4lv52PKjukDOyFAF_aNjQ94u6hByN0cVLYxrNcYtB2r6-rq1EFSXYOvlA9iB0fChVbUtuX5_bzgZXMptku1fK2ek9O_cTi---y5vEppWCr6BRmCBf42-2hhVQcJJrV_yhgtL1zcNRva2/s1102/grad%20book.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9RSbSXskhUWk5kgu7gKR59qkpn6C7uyNs-9SGQcp7_lHa4lv52PKjukDOyFAF_aNjQ94u6hByN0cVLYxrNcYtB2r6-rq1EFSXYOvlA9iB0fChVbUtuX5_bzgZXMptku1fK2ek9O_cTi---y5vEppWCr6BRmCBf42-2hhVQcJJrV_yhgtL1zcNRva2/w426-h640/grad%20book.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ashleymariablog.com/2018/09/graduation-book-teacher-gift-printable.html#google_vignette" target="_blank">See the post here</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-26292732837759977602022-07-12T10:36:00.001-04:002022-07-12T10:36:37.393-04:00Outer Bank Vacation | 2022<p>We are back from Vacation. Cue the washer and dryer working on over load and let the sounds of fighting over toys and games commence. </p><p><br /></p><p>So let's do a recap of our trip. First, I want to say this was our first trip to Outer Banks as a family. I had gone with cousins when I was in college and it was fun, but what a different experience with your own family. I can't wait to plan next years trip! Even though we had two little boys, it still was so relaxing. There was no 'riff raff' as I call it. It was all groups and families and everyone was in the same boat. If you are looking to go somewhere with a board walk, arcades, rides etc.. I wouldn't recommend- at least where we stayed in Corolla. But that's what we loved about it! </p><p>We went with our family of four and our best friends from college that had recently moved to Myrtle Beach last Summer. They also have two little boys (4yo & 7 months) so they were excited to see each other. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwpSvVNGDMP-7LJJGVT0BNZ483fiVD2bO5x14pqcFmchrQMvbsgEtjycsX0RMjZ9XXUeF_hh6I9tmmnvp5iMHSjIOzIU3wdCXgq-Ajuz2exZGGSapixlLtlp-yYMrKNBMhucn2YoOs2erJzBX7jGEsDVUuUJZPJUOZpgtLnSkmZ5JXdwzK3Z387qH/s2048/290149094_10222004228083022_748563647287756479_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwpSvVNGDMP-7LJJGVT0BNZ483fiVD2bO5x14pqcFmchrQMvbsgEtjycsX0RMjZ9XXUeF_hh6I9tmmnvp5iMHSjIOzIU3wdCXgq-Ajuz2exZGGSapixlLtlp-yYMrKNBMhucn2YoOs2erJzBX7jGEsDVUuUJZPJUOZpgtLnSkmZ5JXdwzK3Z387qH/w480-h640/290149094_10222004228083022_748563647287756479_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><i>The House:</i></p><p>Our rented through Airbnb, and got a house a little bigger then we needed for our two families. We had hopes of bringing a extra set of hands from a sitter, but the dates just didn't work out with her. So we actually had two extra rooms. We stayed on the sound side of the island and there was a path from our side of the house to a walking path that extended pretty far down the sound both ways. There was two master bedrooms with King beds, a queen master room, a bunk bed room with connecting bathroom to a full room. We opted for not having a pool at the house due to the age of our kids, instead we paid a little extra for the Corolla Light Community amenities. There was a club house which housed pools, a restaurant, and every day we had our umbrellas, chairs and a cooler with ice placed out for us! We did drive to the beach each day, but only because it was a few blocks and with the four kids and other stuff we needed to bring, it was easier.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiENc4W1JLGsvUwW7B0s8kI_PZ4yx9r3lVndq79DDusheVioUfCQ1lunlbJLgw2f8lUDnQH1xuT695K6DJQ26btBzeflfdDI1ulxrQXxEuNx3CJn6hNTIKN7tlbL_Av9Rsf8hMfK9d-8KqEgbR20TUoj1FyMtg9EUnCkaIj1qD-ZfVvBa4oGIqGgFO/s504/939c77a5-6456-4fa5-9ed3-3f5814d473ee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiENc4W1JLGsvUwW7B0s8kI_PZ4yx9r3lVndq79DDusheVioUfCQ1lunlbJLgw2f8lUDnQH1xuT695K6DJQ26btBzeflfdDI1ulxrQXxEuNx3CJn6hNTIKN7tlbL_Av9Rsf8hMfK9d-8KqEgbR20TUoj1FyMtg9EUnCkaIj1qD-ZfVvBa4oGIqGgFO/w610-h640/939c77a5-6456-4fa5-9ed3-3f5814d473ee.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We arrived Saturday night around 9:00pm. We would have loved to arrive early, however we couldn't leave the area until around noon due to Joey's Preschool graduation. Once we got to the house, our friends got us dinner so we were able to eat and hang out for a little before we all crashed and went to bed. Sunday was Father's Day! The dad's got up and went to the grocery store to get all the items for the week. On their way back they picked up bagels for breakfast and had a slow morning. They requested BBQ for dinner, so we picked out what we were going to get and placed our order for later that night. We all got our things together and headed to the beach for the afternoon. it was so nice that our our beach chairs, three umbrellas and cooler with ice was already set up for us. If you ever go to Corolla Light I can not recommend enough renting your beach equipment. It was such a breeze. Our beach spot was reserved every day, and we just had to bring the kids things. We brought our own towels (bc I'm weird about that!). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Honestly, that pretty much was our daily happenings every day. Wake up, breakfast, beach/pool, dinner and sleep! And man was it great!! Everyone who has young children, knows there is no such thing as 'sleeping in' even on vacation. But that wasn't a bad thing because it got our day started earlier. Instead of boring you with the same thing pretty much all day, here are some photo highlights from our week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGMMS3mYMibCeJ85CGOR_nCeJzQEomDzUKIv1LYbtyrhxETbb09VdE8v2qXiLvAzVyQyWNRBudRDhHH18e8hf23jX_yrykB8_KWUQ7zyhXV2WKowdXe15WSPEhZheYc6vlohF6JQeYWLjR_qlMuT7fXSFuWftq4uwSfEZkX0fisnChn6yWzHGwin1/s2048/289576391_10222004226122973_8988017770823159092_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGMMS3mYMibCeJ85CGOR_nCeJzQEomDzUKIv1LYbtyrhxETbb09VdE8v2qXiLvAzVyQyWNRBudRDhHH18e8hf23jX_yrykB8_KWUQ7zyhXV2WKowdXe15WSPEhZheYc6vlohF6JQeYWLjR_qlMuT7fXSFuWftq4uwSfEZkX0fisnChn6yWzHGwin1/w480-h640/289576391_10222004226122973_8988017770823159092_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Wednesday we went shopping to the local shopping center to look around and go in and out of the stores. It was a good change and they had some cute boutiques!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnQQ_kUUtlvsPutfJoXR8l-Ov6j1nI-TXz-ssq6LxXiDPanRyr-pCHQj2NypvjAdYpOTgW0SLhSGEAp7gq2MMlTqPN1vLcYbAhRaD2jq6AvykX6A3Chie1slHfI54ZZKYNmymEjMFN6wOEfKRoHNnLci9Q4i87cgJ346c_n25yLGkaDtbJAd9rp8O/s2048/289546087_10222004228523033_2351643526595421998_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnQQ_kUUtlvsPutfJoXR8l-Ov6j1nI-TXz-ssq6LxXiDPanRyr-pCHQj2NypvjAdYpOTgW0SLhSGEAp7gq2MMlTqPN1vLcYbAhRaD2jq6AvykX6A3Chie1slHfI54ZZKYNmymEjMFN6wOEfKRoHNnLci9Q4i87cgJ346c_n25yLGkaDtbJAd9rp8O/w480-h640/289546087_10222004228523033_2351643526595421998_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had made dinner plans that night, so we decided to do a pool day instead of going to the beach. I think the boys truly lived their best lives this week with all the waiter service on both the beach and at the pool and they both share my love for any and ALL daiquiris!!! I must admit that I always tried the daq of the day while on the beach! VACAY BABY!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC92QsbtnCQrMP2rMp8pOS_A-d_G-Mhqp96P0LeXbKbpP476kj3GUXZWRjNZ_qLJDyNdoOyLPDM4biiA8668vnPKzcgJ2mRMSHXC9CBXMHKS4JRDdD137CqrxPyF3KY2lM8A3I5ldUXlBUOC5HJggU7kWx20X0qoRladBp12RBTYa3XhHX6SZoxBj/s1800/289604460_10221993566976501_6678531256805904338_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC92QsbtnCQrMP2rMp8pOS_A-d_G-Mhqp96P0LeXbKbpP476kj3GUXZWRjNZ_qLJDyNdoOyLPDM4biiA8668vnPKzcgJ2mRMSHXC9CBXMHKS4JRDdD137CqrxPyF3KY2lM8A3I5ldUXlBUOC5HJggU7kWx20X0qoRladBp12RBTYa3XhHX6SZoxBj/w512-h640/289604460_10221993566976501_6678531256805904338_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2F2jQ4N6vxVyE8EFQ5PZU4lcLHPrHq1rRk6rQg5dtYM_WITohr8nj3fbzctM9XpSVcwLPVysiXv-ap3ZAerDwnsdlJs6wYEv3ivxAPsFinQGkY-gXAG4bCkaedU50lF_ytIrPtXFChtVA8MYTT81ugKcs0I3-fhMP4inP8ZwMb0iRCWSJGhNWoizD/s1800/289401499_10221993567056503_203325845012978586_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2F2jQ4N6vxVyE8EFQ5PZU4lcLHPrHq1rRk6rQg5dtYM_WITohr8nj3fbzctM9XpSVcwLPVysiXv-ap3ZAerDwnsdlJs6wYEv3ivxAPsFinQGkY-gXAG4bCkaedU50lF_ytIrPtXFChtVA8MYTT81ugKcs0I3-fhMP4inP8ZwMb0iRCWSJGhNWoizD/w512-h640/289401499_10221993567056503_203325845012978586_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't get any pictures at dinner that night, but we went to the Lifesaving Station located in the Sanderling Resort in Duck. It was super nice yet were so good with our kids. We of course go early with the kids, so it was not busy yet. It was showers that night, or I would have loved to walk around the resort. They actually had a wedding going on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the way home the weather broke for a little, so we were able to drive around to check out the island. Only a little bit down the road was the 4x4 beach where the wild horses live. We didn't get to go this time on the beach, but definitely next Summer! We drove past the <a href="https://obcinc.org/" target="_blank">Currituck Beach Lighthouse</a>, but it was closed for the night. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FIIjiWa2nkyaHNf4UE8VxEvaG8RMZM8K0HswxjiGVv1XdWlUtL3UciAXsAwn7BxWi2tdnRJHu9tnt9WMSnfrKdQp9uwk_Lc2ax8C0TU5Dm2RUSHO6QOJeQas8XZFuYkxfQnlqSIH8Dg_pwtb3KtIL74pItVMFAHkg_CtNskIlp9R1UOAIcvHcr8P/s2048/290448312_10222004226842991_172127742053905303_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FIIjiWa2nkyaHNf4UE8VxEvaG8RMZM8K0HswxjiGVv1XdWlUtL3UciAXsAwn7BxWi2tdnRJHu9tnt9WMSnfrKdQp9uwk_Lc2ax8C0TU5Dm2RUSHO6QOJeQas8XZFuYkxfQnlqSIH8Dg_pwtb3KtIL74pItVMFAHkg_CtNskIlp9R1UOAIcvHcr8P/w480-h640/290448312_10222004226842991_172127742053905303_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Of course no nights were complete without a walk to the ice cream shop! My favorite from when I was a kid was cotton candy. I just Joey try and now that is HIS favorite too!</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghoyU7SI4uyG0R0L-8KEsCpjiABo8xmhpofD2Shz5AdbAbEK-yZZiML57sz19c-isrOzeM2meZ6943rWQPMVS2guoSudoP5ead8T0HGKzGGO-69W9GbZgylLOfDem48M6u6rXDOyZ0CTWbrrtPDMRMl2EkoLVICRzR2oMVqCCh3u2UHEO8rlpR2tcE/s2048/289829059_10222004227923018_8879104230368165194_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghoyU7SI4uyG0R0L-8KEsCpjiABo8xmhpofD2Shz5AdbAbEK-yZZiML57sz19c-isrOzeM2meZ6943rWQPMVS2guoSudoP5ead8T0HGKzGGO-69W9GbZgylLOfDem48M6u6rXDOyZ0CTWbrrtPDMRMl2EkoLVICRzR2oMVqCCh3u2UHEO8rlpR2tcE/w480-h640/289829059_10222004227923018_8879104230368165194_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joey's Shorts | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+oDz0P_sp1ARbUOw2ZPXikw" target="_blank">Osh Kosh</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shirt | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+JlY4bf1twVZbnE3l1j6aRQ" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes | H&M (Sold out)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Set | Small Boutique in OBX</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fanny | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Cm6bHxqxU-qQU5sSAndk2w" target="_blank">LuluLemon</a> (similar)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>On Thursday morning, we went to the original Duck Donuts. We waited in line for about 20 minutes and then once we placed our order it was another hour until it would be ready. We order smoothies and acai bowls from next door, and Joe took them and Vinny back to the house for everyone while Joey and I went and grabbed a few groceries next door. It passed the time and before you knew it, the donuts were done!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTn56SGQsiQNPj-fAl2SCEjJEAOcifrl9SoDOgpsMAiXcDXCAkrnmnvW_cuglpUhkQEstOO8yyf2K56EYpFpnfgDq39m_fiK71meEBZaH546RqQGXqfAhX2eXr1cfZqDK-ajcfUKl-a2edkLcHe_dPd-Hu030MtQrZ9dmwVhKHaksNLBGiObWZrVit/s2048/290321589_10222004226522983_3647365507173337240_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTn56SGQsiQNPj-fAl2SCEjJEAOcifrl9SoDOgpsMAiXcDXCAkrnmnvW_cuglpUhkQEstOO8yyf2K56EYpFpnfgDq39m_fiK71meEBZaH546RqQGXqfAhX2eXr1cfZqDK-ajcfUKl-a2edkLcHe_dPd-Hu030MtQrZ9dmwVhKHaksNLBGiObWZrVit/w480-h640/290321589_10222004226522983_3647365507173337240_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvE-LFXRN05mRzKWoHX9guN1lQCxMVxU2shBoSH4t-nYhAaimsgYzpHICb87dYTmSA-QseEhx47oYgo-Z6JS4hOVL8bxWXtf5UFoY_g04dS57NwQ4qaXN2uvJbRgOJYYuyRV-IJAQnQp9gEbj12FYReTrVu5wcD361aU38BuO2Cd9uVdWzGh9NYViP/s2048/290689446_10222004227843016_6587817720751540115_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvE-LFXRN05mRzKWoHX9guN1lQCxMVxU2shBoSH4t-nYhAaimsgYzpHICb87dYTmSA-QseEhx47oYgo-Z6JS4hOVL8bxWXtf5UFoY_g04dS57NwQ4qaXN2uvJbRgOJYYuyRV-IJAQnQp9gEbj12FYReTrVu5wcD361aU38BuO2Cd9uVdWzGh9NYViP/w480-h640/290689446_10222004227843016_6587817720751540115_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joe and Zack had made plans to golf at one of the local courses around lunch time, and Cait and I had all intensions of bringing the boys to the beach. However, their one son didn't feel too well and it was over cast with a few showers through out the day. Instead of sitting inside, I took the boys to the local kite store and Super wings to grab souvenirs.. I think everyone else on the island had the same idea too, because everywhere was packed! Joey picked out a new boogie board, a big foot figurine and Vinny got a pirate lego- looking set. I also got the cutest lawn kite/flag that looked like Charger! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was at Sunset on the Sound. It was so pretty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZ8bgKzIQNEuuIDY8m5kMYoc8sxE9slin1y1YF5zRtpdiTQ6mcwPdGhq5-DPqBiL-cdTBXx3nMjy7qXjjTXLzylRebnZLIurgt88Qva88oXo7lSr4hN9lFQv5YoqllvDeCn4GO2K8Ibm6P4TaBeJRY3fjaYrCQzApsg5Bj0Rmjlx7kKDn2N3wDd1W/s2048/288526696_10222004226602985_6307841697619560903_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZ8bgKzIQNEuuIDY8m5kMYoc8sxE9slin1y1YF5zRtpdiTQ6mcwPdGhq5-DPqBiL-cdTBXx3nMjy7qXjjTXLzylRebnZLIurgt88Qva88oXo7lSr4hN9lFQv5YoqllvDeCn4GO2K8Ibm6P4TaBeJRY3fjaYrCQzApsg5Bj0Rmjlx7kKDn2N3wDd1W/w480-h640/288526696_10222004226602985_6307841697619560903_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boys Shirts | Zara</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joey Sandals | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yYqDJbiJ87_Vm_QGrGNAnA" target="_blank">Old Navy </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vin Shoes | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+5ngx8p5Xv2XYNNGc4gUCSA" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday we spent pretty much the entire day at the beach. We got up early and headed before 11am. It was so beautiful and we didn't want to leave. Vinny of course took his beach nap and once we woke up we decided to head back to the house. We all showered and got ready for dinner. We cooked on the grill and of course the boys played with all their dinos, super heros and godzillas between the house and the decks. Since it was our last day, we kinda were all pooped! We turned on a movie and I think pretty much all of us fell asleep during it!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday was our check out/ travel home day. It was truly bitter sweet because we were excited to get home to charger and the boys to see the grandparents, but sad to leave this beautiful island and our best friends! We already are making plans for next Summer! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54EQE2kYU_tCOiRWFdl_LQ1U0Zf2qL5ZczYMmuBFSTH-CX0l8BqyXnyhz5ILCHV5kQnfZxAE2yD_dS3W1Xhdzdn7u2V9kNx3GG7ZMOkTBV4kIF3knECkhfr1qATxNEocQLksO104nb395fww_tGQk19SobxQiiDpG4FvAigZgWMgf8KNg6UInjRsT/s1800/289343543_10222004223562909_8396823446051453746_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54EQE2kYU_tCOiRWFdl_LQ1U0Zf2qL5ZczYMmuBFSTH-CX0l8BqyXnyhz5ILCHV5kQnfZxAE2yD_dS3W1Xhdzdn7u2V9kNx3GG7ZMOkTBV4kIF3knECkhfr1qATxNEocQLksO104nb395fww_tGQk19SobxQiiDpG4FvAigZgWMgf8KNg6UInjRsT/w512-h640/289343543_10222004223562909_8396823446051453746_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrzZKDxlF-DanwnWPMMW-XVEpxZo5kyoaQDq9iFkZZmD_867RWdKZ-vY8iasawfWTfMeCAL6h9JeIB5uTb_3ProEfRnz_ddd1DTICMJshRf-S6YNgD1h17ErHCaovs8zx0nDDDEgqi_lYRfPvgIdi0usfdt5AS-wwYhrRCcxBnYAarkn_LTm2VcjH/s1800/289353182_10222004228603035_7020854688746301488_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrzZKDxlF-DanwnWPMMW-XVEpxZo5kyoaQDq9iFkZZmD_867RWdKZ-vY8iasawfWTfMeCAL6h9JeIB5uTb_3ProEfRnz_ddd1DTICMJshRf-S6YNgD1h17ErHCaovs8zx0nDDDEgqi_lYRfPvgIdi0usfdt5AS-wwYhrRCcxBnYAarkn_LTm2VcjH/w512-h640/289353182_10222004228603035_7020854688746301488_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p></div></div></div>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-53402890517252539292022-07-05T12:39:00.000-04:002022-07-05T12:39:00.590-04:00Sales Recently | Walmart Outdoor<p>If you have waited to purchase your outdoor furniture, or have looked into changing it up, look no more! Walmart has some great options for patio and outdoor furniture on rollback right now while supplies last!</p><p>I've pick a few of my favorites that are steals! Let me know if you get any!!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*contains affiliate links</span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB3Gw7hJjBgBT0I9VVNI3qwVuGvVtE-fyFIVuqpb1_mRERVipcpSU4rlLhCJEze6G8OhA95yJyJ1fYYibOtr-4iqcz7q17MiFQ9NGKPG8n29aTcex4pkUdzyj6jecmimfkc5OB8XbBcxYPaDezox9CJ3-a2Aasvb0lhVFVY9yI9D_ZOIytCNR3VX2/s1920/Walmart%20sale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB3Gw7hJjBgBT0I9VVNI3qwVuGvVtE-fyFIVuqpb1_mRERVipcpSU4rlLhCJEze6G8OhA95yJyJ1fYYibOtr-4iqcz7q17MiFQ9NGKPG8n29aTcex4pkUdzyj6jecmimfkc5OB8XbBcxYPaDezox9CJ3-a2Aasvb0lhVFVY9yI9D_ZOIytCNR3VX2/w360-h640/Walmart%20sale.png" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Ct882prUTqNS0UDqvPqaFQ" target="_blank">Bistro Set</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+EENGxm_ATpHYO4pEHGK0bQ" target="_blank">Egg Chair</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+TZ0vE01KONL7h8JpJAJscw" target="_blank">Rattan Lounger</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+lzHECBvaoahaz5CKTPP4ZA" target="_blank">Conversation 4 Pc Set</a></p><p><br style="text-align: left;" /></p></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-24708453259681104922022-06-08T09:46:00.004-04:002022-06-08T09:46:32.276-04:00Walmart Sales For Father's Day 2022<p>It makes me laugh, because I was joking with Joe a few weeks ago.. on Mother's Day it was cold and rainy and we didn't do anything except put together a little brunch. On Father's Day this year, we will be spending the day I'm sure in full sunshine, on the beach in Outer Banks!! I'm not complaining- but how many of us can relate!! ha</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, Walmart is having a big sale right now, so I rounded up a collection of items my husband- who has everything- would like! Some of these items are at such good sale prices, so hurry, because they won't last!</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">*contains affiliate links</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Dp8awA2wGWtiNTfr4ZJO7pdgt8EeVf68TgvLkuFTFS9Zfk4jEcOXVbvv4401SjKdwwKv7f-T6m66T1bjHegc_fhMATp9Z9UgM6qc7BXDg4oL_MTzqv9H7r0N8QgvIzekd9bspGhVtX6J2ODH399FKFOhVKDe26EV3Md_Qj_rb5AjMb3EgTcpTibC/s1102/Fathers%20Day%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Dp8awA2wGWtiNTfr4ZJO7pdgt8EeVf68TgvLkuFTFS9Zfk4jEcOXVbvv4401SjKdwwKv7f-T6m66T1bjHegc_fhMATp9Z9UgM6qc7BXDg4oL_MTzqv9H7r0N8QgvIzekd9bspGhVtX6J2ODH399FKFOhVKDe26EV3Md_Qj_rb5AjMb3EgTcpTibC/w426-h640/Fathers%20Day%20(1).png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+a49HRTS-0109dSatqO4w5Q" target="_blank">Robotic Pool Cleaner</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+HrM_GXKBo_e8Ewy3Mvg3LQ" target="_blank">Rangefinder</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Vb3NMWn2OgAcNLJozv8ZhQ" target="_blank">Electric Shaver</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+aLUh_O_olTYdTTqCt90cKg" target="_blank">Cigar Humidor</a> (numerous sizes)</p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+-MSTdozhKX6cSlNTwFuk4g" target="_blank">Projector </a></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-14910727297038115102022-05-23T11:00:00.002-04:002022-05-23T11:00:54.268-04:00My Fav's of This Week's Sales | May 2022<p style="text-align: center;"> Super Goop | 20% off with code <b>SUNNY20</b> ends May 24</p><p style="text-align: center;">My restocks: <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yfaLxZhRVnWBY6SkpCpv0A" target="_blank">Sunny Screen</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Yuyo9kINFiVrt43J6Iqu2w" target="_blank">Lip Protectant</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+qrRnH7ethLLnBc-5HwrrsQ" target="_blank">Play and Refill</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+svqhPE9WRzC0QcV4PjQ96g" target="_blank">Glow Stick</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9m7JsCze8AcdH1Lnpv545Cf4D19ecsw5K7Sbl6CyjbAggnjQoIdqQPOoUD-L9-PalRhcNuNL2JX6Pi5jtPEBVA0oMoirxO066U3JICCh8wJiyG_sYRQzC93Gcz2k50ifJMrCqOtxxblaGqOZiL59HbY4UncJsA_52ubLTfNqLbIdoupp4hvob99Kw/s1920/h&m%20Sale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9m7JsCze8AcdH1Lnpv545Cf4D19ecsw5K7Sbl6CyjbAggnjQoIdqQPOoUD-L9-PalRhcNuNL2JX6Pi5jtPEBVA0oMoirxO066U3JICCh8wJiyG_sYRQzC93Gcz2k50ifJMrCqOtxxblaGqOZiL59HbY4UncJsA_52ubLTfNqLbIdoupp4hvob99Kw/w360-h640/h&m%20Sale.png" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Tommy John | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+7j9iUOCX3Rx3EEM8FjFhtA" target="_blank">15% off men's underwear</a> & <a href="https://rstyle.me/+j6OJA3a7bn-wj3uIxvJ-jA" target="_blank">women's PJ's</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+AlzlvryvLbQY4yU8AC-Omw" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> | up tp 60% off shorts, tee's, tanks, & <a href="https://rstyle.me/+AlzlvryvLbQY4yU8AC-Omw" target="_blank">swimwear</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hanna Anderson | Up to 50% off Everything</p><p style="text-align: center;">My Order: <a href="https://rstyle.me/+u-KdDp2XnQDesGKp4YDy8A" target="_blank">Tie Dye Tee</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+cz4AgkxVGIauRD511it77w" target="_blank">Watermelon Bathing Suit</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+zoPUFvq5on1lz7r52nZ54g" target="_blank">Striped PJ's</a> |<a href="https://rstyle.me/+fIcVVRJi020eIBe8Siu25Q" target="_blank"> Striped Tank</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNu3mhFyV_PWZSdOKrocY2oRAP78uxuTvjtdZRdswSgQvnoR5Ooiaf1t2ysZgKuMoEniW0Sld3yuLlnMvyT5FeFpLaiauH_sDCnxt3mxg6enLfWWsE2s60PrVQNZuwTsTCSU2ZZ0ETWCP4CJvNIuaJRJeK1cmhLSbGdqELcqlnYEno8EgE8S2bQ1F/s1920/Hanna%20Sale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNu3mhFyV_PWZSdOKrocY2oRAP78uxuTvjtdZRdswSgQvnoR5Ooiaf1t2ysZgKuMoEniW0Sld3yuLlnMvyT5FeFpLaiauH_sDCnxt3mxg6enLfWWsE2s60PrVQNZuwTsTCSU2ZZ0ETWCP4CJvNIuaJRJeK1cmhLSbGdqELcqlnYEno8EgE8S2bQ1F/w360-h640/Hanna%20Sale.png" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-15374495107465291342022-04-12T12:02:00.003-04:002022-04-12T12:02:19.549-04:00Aerie Try- On <p> The LTK sale is going on and Aerie is included in the sale! Check out my favorite items that I picked up! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Use code AerieLTK10 for 10% off your purchase which can be combined with current discounts!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTSur586eSMwjhrbT7cYnsPHbIvlatI-viWfzVfGxemfhKS6f39FgQO-nk_tD8mUePUlWmZ16SPBHdSFwI-M3XmKZIGjCKkwDcwhvZ2I9VLsfdhxhZjeeugbICgU1Ewy0Mn1r4AsG4Nq2QRbe0KcJqRNnzpRbnYesSlwHQV_BxQgGnpkaBh6DDPgS/s4032/IMG_2023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTSur586eSMwjhrbT7cYnsPHbIvlatI-viWfzVfGxemfhKS6f39FgQO-nk_tD8mUePUlWmZ16SPBHdSFwI-M3XmKZIGjCKkwDcwhvZ2I9VLsfdhxhZjeeugbICgU1Ewy0Mn1r4AsG4Nq2QRbe0KcJqRNnzpRbnYesSlwHQV_BxQgGnpkaBh6DDPgS/w480-h640/IMG_2023.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://liketk.it/3BcVP" target="_blank">Henley & Shorts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shorts Size - xs love the terry pockets and a great length</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Henley body suit size- small love how many different ways you can style it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf83DfrWUh6QFr46lhg4pW5T4sSMmt7bEQ435VwOrmKoIKSCCWfsaWwUupqQCPOZwosf1BcK9QEdmKvcTuCcf19-tnV0i2PKLk89Y2rg3aLhpmIVAADAQEfYu2J4UjYIiwZj6depzNbQqCzJ8YoHIG2LZaztDbA8TJCoWZmHCTze-x9HMWZZEqwqfa/s4032/IMG_2031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf83DfrWUh6QFr46lhg4pW5T4sSMmt7bEQ435VwOrmKoIKSCCWfsaWwUupqQCPOZwosf1BcK9QEdmKvcTuCcf19-tnV0i2PKLk89Y2rg3aLhpmIVAADAQEfYu2J4UjYIiwZj6depzNbQqCzJ8YoHIG2LZaztDbA8TJCoWZmHCTze-x9HMWZZEqwqfa/w480-h640/IMG_2031.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://liketk.it/3BcVy" target="_blank">Sweater Henley</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size small- have been wearing this on repeat for a while</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihf3N-60_CTzM56VdCnYtdV1hF_hUjupq3s-gIzyB3P2Ae-K-AWsQSk_zXTtRZ8PGQeSqjiM-gXYXCQ1wnsPun_5xM0tDAl7Z6-iBAE6XfVwr7JVG5AcfYmkGDWhOIgPKZpNDzWGC0DO-nh1ceACRXPgrk-QkKwrq7wTQ_jXK8Eq67tTKoTzXIcmdb/s4032/IMG_2027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihf3N-60_CTzM56VdCnYtdV1hF_hUjupq3s-gIzyB3P2Ae-K-AWsQSk_zXTtRZ8PGQeSqjiM-gXYXCQ1wnsPun_5xM0tDAl7Z6-iBAE6XfVwr7JVG5AcfYmkGDWhOIgPKZpNDzWGC0DO-nh1ceACRXPgrk-QkKwrq7wTQ_jXK8Eq67tTKoTzXIcmdb/w480-h640/IMG_2027.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://liketk.it/3BcVR" target="_blank">Black body suit </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size small- looks for good with wide leg pants!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14u9yHuLRDHLTqYNlfcS0nvJrpJy8IdSIzlPsKeNPGD-knVpSBXFrzxV1MxHzW6-zJV68rKcsuJwS3q1iw8a_SOUjzi8vJRBobt1GNy5cMRCRJTCerQ-HmbfPP-1_FAvn_6lZTkor9qfpjNH02OhfFBNl8hfip3Nw_f48fgBU3NADwS5DQg0KokOl/s4032/IMG_2022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14u9yHuLRDHLTqYNlfcS0nvJrpJy8IdSIzlPsKeNPGD-knVpSBXFrzxV1MxHzW6-zJV68rKcsuJwS3q1iw8a_SOUjzi8vJRBobt1GNy5cMRCRJTCerQ-HmbfPP-1_FAvn_6lZTkor9qfpjNH02OhfFBNl8hfip3Nw_f48fgBU3NADwS5DQg0KokOl/w480-h640/IMG_2022.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://liketk.it/3Bd5f" target="_blank">Henley and Shorts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sized up in henley to a medium for an over sized look</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size xs in shorts</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIKvqeY2IUyvS-JClj5Om0Ac6YhSSTRHVh914N3JbFqI0Zs4PhoOp2UcOLya6CkGMs4zPQFU5EE1CZZ-ZSIQ6ftDzGjexrwIlMyAN1CR27XqYW-JyYCfG3BDw4qE87Wf5mz9TFGqprynDvaku3E3osdzg90i-dkt4HY3NWNOCxh-4zNPd4VnjHr5T/s4032/IMG_2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIKvqeY2IUyvS-JClj5Om0Ac6YhSSTRHVh914N3JbFqI0Zs4PhoOp2UcOLya6CkGMs4zPQFU5EE1CZZ-ZSIQ6ftDzGjexrwIlMyAN1CR27XqYW-JyYCfG3BDw4qE87Wf5mz9TFGqprynDvaku3E3osdzg90i-dkt4HY3NWNOCxh-4zNPd4VnjHr5T/w480-h640/IMG_2021.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://liketk.it/3Cf16" target="_blank">Outfit </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tank- Size small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skirt- Size x-small- cute but wished it was a skort!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to click the links to shop and use code <b>AERIELTK10 for 10%</b> off your purchase and stackable with current discounts!!</div><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-46820146750489066712022-04-11T16:12:00.000-04:002022-04-11T16:12:42.893-04:00Abercrombie Try - On<p>Do you remember back in the day rocking your cut off abercomrbie shorts and double polo's with the collar popped. Yes, that was me! My how things have changed. But I do still love and wear Abercrombie!!</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I got an order the other day, and just in time for the LTK spring sale!! If you don't have a <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/The_Ashley_Maria" target="_blank">LTK it account, it is completely free to sign up</a>! Make sure to follow me on the app and get</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>25% off with code AFLTK </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Happy Shopping!</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Nq67ibcRM7QP_FTIhrLp1ykFKGKSDEPQuyKAUMgB6M3VntkLePmgnC0FSBvE2BYRU4qXeanrXB7iq2ov-PfeQo5Yg70Aid3GV129uo2DswWEkthumIsYtE8MVcpOwIUUTPMkuchbgaYrylRJMnvL5kEw6-wdZndnuCCv32cO1tCqBtapbd7DLlCH/s4032/IMG_1988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Nq67ibcRM7QP_FTIhrLp1ykFKGKSDEPQuyKAUMgB6M3VntkLePmgnC0FSBvE2BYRU4qXeanrXB7iq2ov-PfeQo5Yg70Aid3GV129uo2DswWEkthumIsYtE8MVcpOwIUUTPMkuchbgaYrylRJMnvL5kEw6-wdZndnuCCv32cO1tCqBtapbd7DLlCH/w480-h640/IMG_1988.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+e5D5BawiL7KL4yF2xyPg4g" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Corset Midi Dress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size small- should have sized down to an XS.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the slit on the side and fit of the top with spaghetti straps </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Pi7pSzP3FNjCgwtje2w8lRKpU4jpp90bAojRxO7pwpmN9KYXcWIY85TNFWc_X2Bykn_y0HE2qCXvmtlo4PaByMo1odT9DwHgYPZNUS9bp3IG6WHztLCGS4zDZ-_W2F93nQZ0M5onAuVitPcwsjtchfoaBstlL-Xli69gHQc7xHxIhIPe2fdPM7He/s4032/IMG_2003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Pi7pSzP3FNjCgwtje2w8lRKpU4jpp90bAojRxO7pwpmN9KYXcWIY85TNFWc_X2Bykn_y0HE2qCXvmtlo4PaByMo1odT9DwHgYPZNUS9bp3IG6WHztLCGS4zDZ-_W2F93nQZ0M5onAuVitPcwsjtchfoaBstlL-Xli69gHQc7xHxIhIPe2fdPM7He/w480-h640/IMG_2003.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+R58ihNeOZyxHJL55qWm5Tw" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Square Neck Bodysuit</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+-c2KWRjyC7TmCaVnlpHGrA" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">High Rise Dad Shorts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bodysuit - size small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shorts size 25 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the way both fit on me. The shorts are the perfect length and coverage.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhnvhoXBBtgAvDm1_XdLN-ZUxQTv2c88GrUnL7L-JV0ESNCVCTKL0AX643SeoICMurLBxmXflKP0VoVDV54GreMjMr6UvvoV93MCTMMvjfjc08vvXuZQQOT5_jlTPoPvkOvmV_ABGxvfUPGUhr5Lke2a72h45XaW_62tX9I234ClFl0AUTr2-pZL1/s4032/IMG_2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhnvhoXBBtgAvDm1_XdLN-ZUxQTv2c88GrUnL7L-JV0ESNCVCTKL0AX643SeoICMurLBxmXflKP0VoVDV54GreMjMr6UvvoV93MCTMMvjfjc08vvXuZQQOT5_jlTPoPvkOvmV_ABGxvfUPGUhr5Lke2a72h45XaW_62tX9I234ClFl0AUTr2-pZL1/w480-h640/IMG_2005.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+iYRiS_6EhXA8sj2vpS3DjA" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">High Rise Mom Shorts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size 25- should have sized up. Little snug in waist since higher rise </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72O8k4wqAraBVQwgK2hcP3wW5MpjkN3_Lg4MpUmZDxRZPZPn9Wh4gZjwOmb8VqzSLWsoi7Y2YsYaqISX8Y91r2kQOy4W8HjyheFNcyVFMcGDFsrEytCUyjhdbxPZa1al9j-G-PAHaAqBJ-h3KFytBeKL-yII0FczeHsLYz44AFyTiWSnZpb010f_h/s4032/IMG_2009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72O8k4wqAraBVQwgK2hcP3wW5MpjkN3_Lg4MpUmZDxRZPZPn9Wh4gZjwOmb8VqzSLWsoi7Y2YsYaqISX8Y91r2kQOy4W8HjyheFNcyVFMcGDFsrEytCUyjhdbxPZa1al9j-G-PAHaAqBJ-h3KFytBeKL-yII0FczeHsLYz44AFyTiWSnZpb010f_h/w480-h640/IMG_2009.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+exLhN4Hn6vPsWY1uO3JpoQ" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"> Racquet Ball Tee</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size - Small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cute top, especially with high waisted shorts it hits at top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GPM0kqa60bQXHJrRD1wacbg5YC9Mthez0PZo90ukAEm0roWjvfBwIk53uO-MN8gK3pDSh4fz4-JxceY-0d0zk_e4Mz8IIrRd326ErLj8SnRkauEwhEHg8ZyfDjbWEexdeLmuY48Ib5G0e8qipm_k8SyYgK-C0Xe4rLIjSbNIKpB9wrUhzDejZFD5/s4032/IMG_2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GPM0kqa60bQXHJrRD1wacbg5YC9Mthez0PZo90ukAEm0roWjvfBwIk53uO-MN8gK3pDSh4fz4-JxceY-0d0zk_e4Mz8IIrRd326ErLj8SnRkauEwhEHg8ZyfDjbWEexdeLmuY48Ib5G0e8qipm_k8SyYgK-C0Xe4rLIjSbNIKpB9wrUhzDejZFD5/w480-h640/IMG_2011.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+HVS5VafrgaY8z-Xxe-wmUA" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Tiered Maxi Dress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Size- small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this dress for vacation. Not heavy material and not see through.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl7KkxNrgP4lDakqP7KtCNNd7XAesGbdjV8dSCXNGy7lq2hA_K73YJYq-bEMFZKG-jGRHDRySX_2xCGNwfH3urZlPVKp1i4SKU2VBjSzebdEVX97LxUEZZnE3YoqS-6pEwxLmRn1o6f0SVoWy-jQU1O-iLfPx2aAk9aw6RcDkGH7woz52w-JRaiKc/s4032/IMG_2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl7KkxNrgP4lDakqP7KtCNNd7XAesGbdjV8dSCXNGy7lq2hA_K73YJYq-bEMFZKG-jGRHDRySX_2xCGNwfH3urZlPVKp1i4SKU2VBjSzebdEVX97LxUEZZnE3YoqS-6pEwxLmRn1o6f0SVoWy-jQU1O-iLfPx2aAk9aw6RcDkGH7woz52w-JRaiKc/w480-h640/IMG_2012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Qm569P5a4f47QQrXgew9Sg" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Smocked Sleeve Top </a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+iYRiS_6EhXA8sj2vpS3DjA" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">High Rise Mom Shorts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top size - small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shorts size- 25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cute top, just didn't love the sleeves- they hit me at a weird length</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shorts- should have sized up to a 26</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to click the links to shop, and use code AFLTK for 25% off your purchase now through April 12!!</div></h3><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-5567727984395801722022-04-11T13:14:00.002-04:002022-04-11T13:14:36.145-04:00Mom Look Monday | Spring Break Looks<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtww0z2BPrTNJdLvVb3tKQ6XKUchmw_G542KGihyEoGNDMIGEFQQHlkVcdCTTAljDezIS7cIPVC8UtIJ59_qnLynDMJ64T6tc9VUXnHIzzkGsYIcB7ceCwewLLsBWiT0xSsZDDwasxGs4CBIjs0abK8VJ2qIj8Mh-rC3bOSoKrwmY3YhTsZDbtoOcR=s1102" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtww0z2BPrTNJdLvVb3tKQ6XKUchmw_G542KGihyEoGNDMIGEFQQHlkVcdCTTAljDezIS7cIPVC8UtIJ59_qnLynDMJ64T6tc9VUXnHIzzkGsYIcB7ceCwewLLsBWiT0xSsZDDwasxGs4CBIjs0abK8VJ2qIj8Mh-rC3bOSoKrwmY3YhTsZDbtoOcR=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week's Mom Look Monday is all about Spring break! Whether you are going to lay on a beach, grab brunch with the family or going on an excursion, we've got you covered!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look 1..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuc3SrNVVOuCDZr6fH2vSMEsR0N17m_O_HrjXeQSGKiHxpndJXUM-Vr2wMKv-VBizEWAiodXWWhU91voF-z10JDyFtxoqKOYZRYYOucl6kHmRg7gOu8GkpaNSDHqdoxHnZoyGNqvuMRA1723shm89xe3BYYK3NgJSAowafJyyrzCrgdGX5sgtqDNF/s1800/image_0d2ede07-aedf-4073-b640-35860b99b95c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuc3SrNVVOuCDZr6fH2vSMEsR0N17m_O_HrjXeQSGKiHxpndJXUM-Vr2wMKv-VBizEWAiodXWWhU91voF-z10JDyFtxoqKOYZRYYOucl6kHmRg7gOu8GkpaNSDHqdoxHnZoyGNqvuMRA1723shm89xe3BYYK3NgJSAowafJyyrzCrgdGX5sgtqDNF/w512-h640/image_0d2ede07-aedf-4073-b640-35860b99b95c.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/mom-in-around-tank-white?_pos=3&_psq=mom%27n&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Mom'n around tank</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/floral-wrap-high-low-ruffled-hemline-skirt?_pos=1&_sid=0303da534&_ss=r" target="_blank">Wrap skirt</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHPYMNG1O4tVQSJGIz5MPdIT2QHEsJGBzeTbsBa5VHXmgh7lJUaBn5yR4iOOd8FTYD8vntwa7VNSdOnCk_uFtq9BuSbhEP4OZIJiGv2sr-pnA-9IbFq3qVounj4ZC06vufphEdEmXUZahrSCIz7DtYG1XMeoluE79kuqBvcJwzaBPZLsX28EbMzzS/s1800/image_d6567cc9-7e98-4c30-af9e-9f95fc0b3e65.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHPYMNG1O4tVQSJGIz5MPdIT2QHEsJGBzeTbsBa5VHXmgh7lJUaBn5yR4iOOd8FTYD8vntwa7VNSdOnCk_uFtq9BuSbhEP4OZIJiGv2sr-pnA-9IbFq3qVounj4ZC06vufphEdEmXUZahrSCIz7DtYG1XMeoluE79kuqBvcJwzaBPZLsX28EbMzzS/w512-h640/image_d6567cc9-7e98-4c30-af9e-9f95fc0b3e65.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/out-of-office-set-pink?_pos=14&_sid=fc44b7f8e&_ss=rv" target="_blank">Out of Office Set</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/heaven-braided-heel-tan?_pos=1&_sid=0d23675f1&_ss=r" target="_blank">Heels </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-23888058150315646682022-04-04T11:39:00.001-04:002022-04-11T13:28:09.961-04:00Mom Look Monday Easter Egg Hunt <p>Who's gearing up for all the Easter Hunt's that will be happening this weekend?? Today's Mom Look Monday is the outfits you will need to help out your little, while still being fashionable!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNnC-4J86S66C7y45HTqoBIEdgorYYQLx377nbG4wOgOqQ7IwrVU74DKtNP0WPXBKIZ58P_1cxct1dMYDhoFpa9Q14hj5rehZW9CBflYEp6LHOsaAi8ktI7c-hYLGVthtZYNjnnb8P3MsY_3szv95y0rRZAhQA_vkBHWUv_pZKnfBCOVPmdVBaxK-/s1102/MLM%20Egg%20Hunt.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNnC-4J86S66C7y45HTqoBIEdgorYYQLx377nbG4wOgOqQ7IwrVU74DKtNP0WPXBKIZ58P_1cxct1dMYDhoFpa9Q14hj5rehZW9CBflYEp6LHOsaAi8ktI7c-hYLGVthtZYNjnnb8P3MsY_3szv95y0rRZAhQA_vkBHWUv_pZKnfBCOVPmdVBaxK-/w426-h640/MLM%20Egg%20Hunt.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look 1..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkQRPJ3Wplu6vu_tlVez9cE91_BngMfFb2o7UP41qptTBtpyXxR4HlCG9aQhZ6N5w0LZkYteIi4yT1y91oSZXYj9pIs7QTcdGMgDrsn4GtmqN2ZM7JeqbaefJU19WMbr56ebu1QmvoJ4hFGQrLhgV5BDfOmBvcCVYMZUQeLNl-N-iGyy0797BX0M1j/s2016/277467984_2207955732686700_697165032669061418_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1079" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkQRPJ3Wplu6vu_tlVez9cE91_BngMfFb2o7UP41qptTBtpyXxR4HlCG9aQhZ6N5w0LZkYteIi4yT1y91oSZXYj9pIs7QTcdGMgDrsn4GtmqN2ZM7JeqbaefJU19WMbr56ebu1QmvoJ4hFGQrLhgV5BDfOmBvcCVYMZUQeLNl-N-iGyy0797BX0M1j/w342-h640/277467984_2207955732686700_697165032669061418_n.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/paloma-low-star-sneaker-gold?_pos=1&_sid=260d36efc&_ss=r" target="_blank">Sneakers</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/judy-mid-rise-skinny-denim-medium-rinse?_pos=1&_sid=a81a40216&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jeans</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/tie-dye-mock-neck-zip-sweatshirt?_pos=4&_psq=tie%20dye&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Pullover </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Look 2.. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrSRNF4XnIPYCUP4MS9ZCdADdXgSCSLLijEym0HtRQCcz5v3Po9gPQY24FPx95X8MipU_14YxwTKMHrq-zanjdt2s4vEzUVp2ELumS-lpG8tZmJZqvqAwtGTDiBFydpVEauSy07YD0JAoBSNfg-R5lUT04knBuIe_VPPWp_OekRPoH1BUUaEosbbW/s1890/277506099_2207955806020026_8581830268866407563_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="1418" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrSRNF4XnIPYCUP4MS9ZCdADdXgSCSLLijEym0HtRQCcz5v3Po9gPQY24FPx95X8MipU_14YxwTKMHrq-zanjdt2s4vEzUVp2ELumS-lpG8tZmJZqvqAwtGTDiBFydpVEauSy07YD0JAoBSNfg-R5lUT04knBuIe_VPPWp_OekRPoH1BUUaEosbbW/w480-h640/277506099_2207955806020026_8581830268866407563_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/contrast-stitching-waffle-knit-light-beige?_pos=3&_psq=waffle&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Waffle top</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/judy-mid-rise-skinny-denim-medium-rinse?_pos=1&_sid=a81a40216&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jeans</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/philippa-slip-on-sneaker-snake?_pos=1&_psq=slip%20on%20sneaker&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=42100173799651" target="_blank">Slip On Sneakers</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/copy-of-summer-day-straw-bag?_pos=2&_psq=straw&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Bag</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look 3.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ_4__DOxgPoZ9gAhTgnpjuqwZdBF52RKmZGGNdJPoaFLunQ3K3z1lzySf2N4KjZLZa-HQhwelm0FZwi4gEUY4G4GTk9QrqkPBu7Vi3x6Zj2CKMVD1HeHFrUd52kPEtr5EPdfVSUMLPbxZGehicE_NsnLqm_ViQ4JnaonV8Pl8Fpgk-USiQkLej9X/s2016/277528305_2207955762686697_4314935142577074592_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ_4__DOxgPoZ9gAhTgnpjuqwZdBF52RKmZGGNdJPoaFLunQ3K3z1lzySf2N4KjZLZa-HQhwelm0FZwi4gEUY4G4GTk9QrqkPBu7Vi3x6Zj2CKMVD1HeHFrUd52kPEtr5EPdfVSUMLPbxZGehicE_NsnLqm_ViQ4JnaonV8Pl8Fpgk-USiQkLej9X/w328-h640/277528305_2207955762686697_4314935142577074592_n.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/liz-button-striped-sweater-brown?_pos=1&_sid=4d42d4da9&_ss=r" target="_blank">Striped Sweater</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/judy-mid-rise-skinny-denim-medium-rinse?_pos=1&_sid=a81a40216&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jeans</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/philippa-slip-on-sneaker-snake" target="_blank">Slip on Sneakers </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look 4...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOqe07ZkC5ozVvI7RoZ3kJ1DaxAmQ_RtAOO5wB2JmMZ5aLDQ46OsyHROft-KX5kbieUeG05vQjYzQhug6G22WlhBweOI_8djyCDtxYn13wsXExWVxOfJItfO22f0dNZh-ZzTguWKqDUturedgFUNMgn8VnVUKiKuV6pIHVjpvnDmG2t5KogWD395s/s2016/277562678_2207955849353355_8342221774833016534_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOqe07ZkC5ozVvI7RoZ3kJ1DaxAmQ_RtAOO5wB2JmMZ5aLDQ46OsyHROft-KX5kbieUeG05vQjYzQhug6G22WlhBweOI_8djyCDtxYn13wsXExWVxOfJItfO22f0dNZh-ZzTguWKqDUturedgFUNMgn8VnVUKiKuV6pIHVjpvnDmG2t5KogWD395s/w480-h640/277562678_2207955849353355_8342221774833016534_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/seamless-open-back-dress-black?_pos=1&_psq=seamless&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Seamless Dress</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/quilted-coat-with-lining-cream?_pos=1&_sid=dd7bb646e&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jacket</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/philippa-slip-on-sneaker-snake" target="_blank">Slip on Sneakers </a></div><div><br /></div>Look 5...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKFPX6svqIgw9E8atwBxQ14yVMjDo-3XjGM5loUSargGqMPp7rHQFwT0eXO1FkX-VmyOqQLq-Hl8s2zHAEMP7ztRrceAhEAUWLt77pr6jD7oz9acWaPW2DiTijRFxXt-9tau9M-XZTsGC3FsWnrSAnF1pt0d7Fc_8q0MLmm7n1jlOj_khBy6hU9i9/s2016/277570344_2207955886020018_5583146779246058698_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1008" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKFPX6svqIgw9E8atwBxQ14yVMjDo-3XjGM5loUSargGqMPp7rHQFwT0eXO1FkX-VmyOqQLq-Hl8s2zHAEMP7ztRrceAhEAUWLt77pr6jD7oz9acWaPW2DiTijRFxXt-9tau9M-XZTsGC3FsWnrSAnF1pt0d7Fc_8q0MLmm7n1jlOj_khBy6hU9i9/w320-h640/277570344_2207955886020018_5583146779246058698_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/confetti-cardigan-multi-color?_pos=1&_psq=confetti&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Cardigan</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/judy-mid-rise-skinny-denim-medium-rinse?_pos=1&_sid=a81a40216&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jeans</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/paloma-low-star-sneaker-gold?_pos=1&_sid=260d36efc&_ss=r">Sneakers</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-12658993500908089312022-04-01T12:58:00.001-04:002022-04-13T15:16:36.330-04:00Weekend Rewinds | March 2022<p>We had a few unseasonably warm weekends and we tried to take full advantage of it!</p><p><br /></p><p>I left work early one Friday to run home and pick out outfits for the boys Spring pictures. Even though I may look fully prepared on the internet, sometimes my home life if in jumbles! I thought for sure I had an outfit for the boys that coordinated without matching exactly- but I was wrong. Well I guess technically I was right, but didn't realize what a big growth spurt Joey had recently and <i>nothing</i> fits him! I was able to pull together outfits quickly and headed to the school to pick the boys up and get them ready. I think they looked pretty cute for pulling the outfits together last minute. I did tell Joey to make sure NOT to lift his arms or his whole belly would stick out! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzKgPnRWZzDT_uR1_ACeaMRWCN8KfKyAggzaVCS_GYa2m6D-a1IpaPvSdapCUHq1CCnX5Xz7Se8oOfMuhgFHpqN020a3L3HhBlEtbRZCdu-q_-r3kKImTUGix9-BKpJtwOjT_Dm7enNQho72BpShY8NIA3A6WI2TfOQvfGF2UvW_HmEEsq7-R6kKv7=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzKgPnRWZzDT_uR1_ACeaMRWCN8KfKyAggzaVCS_GYa2m6D-a1IpaPvSdapCUHq1CCnX5Xz7Se8oOfMuhgFHpqN020a3L3HhBlEtbRZCdu-q_-r3kKImTUGix9-BKpJtwOjT_Dm7enNQho72BpShY8NIA3A6WI2TfOQvfGF2UvW_HmEEsq7-R6kKv7=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Vinny: </i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Overalls | Zara (old) <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/linen-overalls-p08574515.html?v1=152408322" target="_blank">similar </a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tshirt | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GG8c14PJzQsCTXfirTKeTA" target="_blank">Target</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sneakers </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Joey:</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Henley | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+YyQulW-cIjszm9ZilzScJg" target="_blank">OshKosh</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Denim | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+6gADhpe7tU9XZQZflb2XLA" target="_blank">Crew cuts</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Super hero Sneakers | Zara-<a href="https://rstyle.me/+xHs7iA1ncQfT7_Yy5Azr5Q" target="_blank"> slip ons</a> (<a href="https://rstyle.me/+U2a6pJYtmhNzyUeYoaJ97w" target="_blank">similar-dinos</a>)</p><p style="text-align: left;">With how our Christmas family pictures went.. I didn't hold out much hope, but they actually went really well and NO tears from either boys. The backdrop was amazing and I am so excited to get the proofs back. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">When we got home, we had our neighbors over to order take out for dinner and set up for our pop up shop the next day! We were doing an open house party of <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/" target="_blank">Bellisima</a> and my neighbor sells <a href="https://www.stelladot.com/sites/typxcwz" target="_blank">Stella & Dot</a>! That Saturday, Vinny is enrolled in sports class, and it was the last week for him. Joe brought him while Joey helped me with a lot of last minute things I needed to get done. My pop up was a success and got so many customers! I love showing people new styles and ways to wear them. We had snacks and mimosa's and lots of catching up with customers!</p><p style="text-align: left;">After the party, I cleaned up and we decided to just get take out for dinner. Joey stayed at my mother in laws that night so we got to spend some time alone with Vinny before his bed time, which was nice!</p><p style="text-align: left;">On Sunday, it was so beautiful out! It was close to the 60's so we took full advantage of it. Once Joey came home, I made waffles for breakfast for the boys and we cleaned the house a little. Joe took Joey to the store to get new equipment for t-ball which is starting next month. While they went to the store, I put Vinny down for a much needed nap while I trimmed some of the plants by the pool in preparation for the Spring. Vinny woke up and we played outside until they got home. I tried to teach Vinny how to work his new scooter, but he rather just sit on it! I busted out my<a href="https://rstyle.me/+ohWp3-nYBPSOWB_xtlDRSQ" target="_blank"> new scooter</a> so that I could have fun with the boys too!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>The following weekend</i>, I had a pop up for <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/" target="_blank">Bellisima</a> at Barre3 Bethlehem, but of course we had (hopefully out last) snow storm. My pop up got cut short, due to the accumulating snow, packing up the car and driving home was NOT fun. But just as quickly as it came, it stopped around 2pm. We decided to stay in and make dinner and watch movies with the boys. On Sunday, my friend Patti came over to take pictures for a new marketing campaign I was working on for <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/" target="_blank">Bellisima</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>The next weekend</i> was one of my favorites. We started the tradition last year of going to Long Beach Island for the weekend for our 'dating' anniversary. Like last year we stayed at <a href="https://hotellbi.com/" target="_blank">Hotel LBI</a>. Friday morning I held another pop up, this time at Barre3 Allentown. When I was done, it was so beautiful out that we packed up the car, and headed down. Driving down, the weather was hitting mid 70's but like always; on the island is was cooler. It was still soooo nice and we were able to stay in flip flops and short sleeve shirts. We checked into our room and went to the bar to grab some happy hour drinks and apps. When we finished up, we got freshened up and headed to a place we've always wanted to try- <a href="https://www.oldcauseway.com/" target="_blank">The Old Causeway</a>. The is no call ahead or reservations, so we had a little over a 40 minute wait- but when we don't have the boys, we don't mind it at all. We grabbed a drink and hung out in the bar area until the table was ready. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTIzI6ftQBv8S1We_pcGUC-zNS3KlEl3-P5nSfQMRRzQrO2Ax5GU8LC9qcsbAnhJpQ6DJSha5DTa4jZUhPydTwHMtznaE6CfytheMTo_G3gVgeZ8Xsyu4urRMd2az90r0msgTmrkSXFPLFkEsDygnRV__NLFyOfRTu8lZlD2_iikO1tPEIvYWkoP9/s4032/IMG_1831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTIzI6ftQBv8S1We_pcGUC-zNS3KlEl3-P5nSfQMRRzQrO2Ax5GU8LC9qcsbAnhJpQ6DJSha5DTa4jZUhPydTwHMtznaE6CfytheMTo_G3gVgeZ8Xsyu4urRMd2az90r0msgTmrkSXFPLFkEsDygnRV__NLFyOfRTu8lZlD2_iikO1tPEIvYWkoP9/w480-h640/IMG_1831.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/all-around-blazer-khaki?_pos=1&_sid=c9d69c09d&_ss=r" target="_blank">Blazer</a> | Jeans (sold out) | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/heaven-braided-heel-tan?_pos=1&_sid=f963d0809&_ss=r" target="_blank">Heels</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/mom-in-around-tank-white?_pos=3&_psq=mom%27n&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Tank</a> </div><div><br /></div>The next day we started off the day with breakfast at another favorite- <a href="http://www.localmarketlbi.com/" target="_blank">The Local</a>. I was so excited to try the Lucky Charms latte and it didn't disappoint. After breakfast we did some shopping! It was beautiful again out, so we shopped until mid afternoon and we met up with some friends at the brewery on the island. It was such a fun weekend with no real time frame or schedule. But back home to our babies on Sunday we went!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VPiV2TgAgHGVVasZ_4Pk2G99Tk7p4QeoAjr8v9kWTjn_Lk-wAtboyBpjnopvgC1ruElQyFFKZ6ItzrvWTqbeo8r6Tx46szQ6k-qcXpp66vtOKJctoOGpSuD68nieWnuAuxAHbGYBWXO_yU5_H67os2ZfKy0adYoiyXN9jasaZB2sHbjk4tvM2f35/s4032/IMG_1838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VPiV2TgAgHGVVasZ_4Pk2G99Tk7p4QeoAjr8v9kWTjn_Lk-wAtboyBpjnopvgC1ruElQyFFKZ6ItzrvWTqbeo8r6Tx46szQ6k-qcXpp66vtOKJctoOGpSuD68nieWnuAuxAHbGYBWXO_yU5_H67os2ZfKy0adYoiyXN9jasaZB2sHbjk4tvM2f35/w480-h640/IMG_1838.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/jessica-color-block-sweater-with-buttons" target="_blank">Cardigan</a> | Denim (<a href="https://www.luckybrand.com/mid-rise-boy-jean/7W15270.html?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=73861&clickId=3933786059" target="_blank">similar</a>) | Sneakers | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ebFSYtTThUcCkQwLrdtGMQ" target="_blank">Belt Bag</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo9NWlAkuj8Y-jVHKxeEVn2dcAFzyZraPpacFbFwkbGbgEEo2WFkDWPxkOcN9-QT0K5A9v2ezHsf39mv3y7yXFAR7PpWgCOez4L4y1RSkuPUVmHDXTBm72coHnzDLGwAdQJtyk82PNBDsbwHSFKeD082EkvhK-TpLUMLrUuUklLqLkQ9ZWbp9don2/s4032/IMG_1841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo9NWlAkuj8Y-jVHKxeEVn2dcAFzyZraPpacFbFwkbGbgEEo2WFkDWPxkOcN9-QT0K5A9v2ezHsf39mv3y7yXFAR7PpWgCOez4L4y1RSkuPUVmHDXTBm72coHnzDLGwAdQJtyk82PNBDsbwHSFKeD082EkvhK-TpLUMLrUuUklLqLkQ9ZWbp9don2/w480-h640/IMG_1841.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-86278442810599301152022-03-14T16:21:00.012-04:002022-03-14T16:21:58.838-04:00Mom Look Monday | Easter Best<p>This week's Mom Look Monday is featuring outfits we think would be great for anyone's Easter/Passover celebrations. We have curated this collection for everyone in mind. Whether you are attending Church with the family, having a low key gathering, so going out for a brunch, we think there is something for everyone! All items are from my boutique <a href="http://www.bellisimabyash.com" target="_blank">Bellisima by Ashley Maria</a> and are linked below!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgADP5sIq1RV5qf28Od5w7NOCjcMpWPBxCWbescnKb1HLdnulolnonkcAeWI68S-oiy49OhbLy7AuplZcso4tXl-IYpPgvdphZLoNFRE8yqaPxMqY8iGMO4jWO7DJbt11ic1NXRQ6CxzZW_aLboZDpTMPaEt2YcaFRT_NAkIQuCdeSme0q3p0zESgkB=s1102" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgADP5sIq1RV5qf28Od5w7NOCjcMpWPBxCWbescnKb1HLdnulolnonkcAeWI68S-oiy49OhbLy7AuplZcso4tXl-IYpPgvdphZLoNFRE8yqaPxMqY8iGMO4jWO7DJbt11ic1NXRQ6CxzZW_aLboZDpTMPaEt2YcaFRT_NAkIQuCdeSme0q3p0zESgkB=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Look 1...</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGronl8FXuPeAYNepV6aod8qodHalpDWuXnhbV5BNmT4jNLybaK7G4Uq1f9g0vqrwB2MzKhYLIIlYaZ8gBJs5-HxqsE8C6J1LkssxPMe7aIMZTN3yZE6rZlwbNi9NbUPYsZaNYElPuVX6ChHvEphGPXMKCw84zi4M-9xGEbokG5sAoZpoFrpF8_WwU=s3981" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3981" data-original-width="1599" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGronl8FXuPeAYNepV6aod8qodHalpDWuXnhbV5BNmT4jNLybaK7G4Uq1f9g0vqrwB2MzKhYLIIlYaZ8gBJs5-HxqsE8C6J1LkssxPMe7aIMZTN3yZE6rZlwbNi9NbUPYsZaNYElPuVX6ChHvEphGPXMKCw84zi4M-9xGEbokG5sAoZpoFrpF8_WwU=w258-h640" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/crinkle-long-sleeve-top-with-gold-buttons-white" target="_blank">White Button Up with Gold Buttons</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/paper-bag-style-cotton-pants-green" target="_blank">Paper Bag Pants</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/heaven-braided-heel-tan" target="_blank">Heaven Heels</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Look 2..</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9bfH8R0v7Kv7fPUALawq0oxi_O98jpSNXJDSKDTAc1GnBtw1Nquum2r9eMujGKFe2dNMuf1H09ESHy5WtTDdZqbv2Ira1CR5LreUXde1YAerLczuLDCIYD_T_TJm-DamZQ5LlCh-DLjRqorCluLBpdEXup7BPkac3vyzJcMRrFC1hOZBW7qtLPPLK=s1800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9bfH8R0v7Kv7fPUALawq0oxi_O98jpSNXJDSKDTAc1GnBtw1Nquum2r9eMujGKFe2dNMuf1H09ESHy5WtTDdZqbv2Ira1CR5LreUXde1YAerLczuLDCIYD_T_TJm-DamZQ5LlCh-DLjRqorCluLBpdEXup7BPkac3vyzJcMRrFC1hOZBW7qtLPPLK=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/katy-smocked-dress-sage" target="_blank">Smocked Dress</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/heaven-braided-heel-tan" target="_blank">Heels</a></div><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Look 3..</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwrBBLXwyx7ytNtbGs-1w4FattpXoa4FxH9LgUjfbTHXF4zuGGfVInDiBXa9ORYRFyLB4Ly93h8WOrQPkQvQcnIButsY0ANTLUl5ilV9na8bWY6PIxmyfCrsjm_6YwVL99Lan96-NaLTc_ywCA9yXSc9EPRqfEZGTVEJo42CWBRjXiStomelR2O-uu=s3988" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3988" data-original-width="1911" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwrBBLXwyx7ytNtbGs-1w4FattpXoa4FxH9LgUjfbTHXF4zuGGfVInDiBXa9ORYRFyLB4Ly93h8WOrQPkQvQcnIButsY0ANTLUl5ilV9na8bWY6PIxmyfCrsjm_6YwVL99Lan96-NaLTc_ywCA9yXSc9EPRqfEZGTVEJo42CWBRjXiStomelR2O-uu=w306-h640" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/elastic-high-waist-denim-skirt-light" target="_blank">Floral Dress</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/all-around-blazer-khaki" target="_blank">Blazer</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/heaven-braided-heel-tan" target="_blank">Heels</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Look 4..</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO3GTm88hcMHRpGhG0E3vLYKP3nCZ20sRIrEEhniA0ZQ1qgVK5QX65fWHgmmM-wRLJRX488xQ-yrfYcxnnq3E0Q7yUKrJBeISNEBiFuSP4AjSxu3A5iWJgK2dJz_ACDskQZBcmZ-49ScIOSBJssLcHeMdlyZ0RM3uQ9OHGmybkU7CTHqmxd9e5OxJc=s3983" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3983" data-original-width="1842" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO3GTm88hcMHRpGhG0E3vLYKP3nCZ20sRIrEEhniA0ZQ1qgVK5QX65fWHgmmM-wRLJRX488xQ-yrfYcxnnq3E0Q7yUKrJBeISNEBiFuSP4AjSxu3A5iWJgK2dJz_ACDskQZBcmZ-49ScIOSBJssLcHeMdlyZ0RM3uQ9OHGmybkU7CTHqmxd9e5OxJc=w296-h640" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/kelsey-puff-sleeve-crinkle-dress-blue" target="_blank">Dress</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/copy-of-straw-woven-crossbody-bag" target="_blank">Bag</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/heaven-braided-heel-tan" target="_blank">Heels</a></div><div><br /></div><i>Look 5..</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh5eB9RAqgmbZ68gLPfzX4gCyiewrA-2rIUPe-ZJgjfU_DvSk2VWGQsd0JE-IGnakBm9YTGOCtkDRpTQYam53jBoqsVKnGIPJw70_XzZpQWy87NbcHgDUfEEDPXeyx0iAq4stjFh55vKkIfBnOTLPJhEd3wmoxApwyPXCpeyEWR9CgX9ZUCS-CjA_z=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1691" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh5eB9RAqgmbZ68gLPfzX4gCyiewrA-2rIUPe-ZJgjfU_DvSk2VWGQsd0JE-IGnakBm9YTGOCtkDRpTQYam53jBoqsVKnGIPJw70_XzZpQWy87NbcHgDUfEEDPXeyx0iAq4stjFh55vKkIfBnOTLPJhEd3wmoxApwyPXCpeyEWR9CgX9ZUCS-CjA_z=w268-h640" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/carolina-boat-neck-sweater-beige" target="_blank">Sweater</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/elastic-high-waist-denim-skirt-light" target="_blank">Skirt</a> | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/paloma-low-star-sneaker-gold" target="_blank">Sneakers</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-17090819805668068102022-03-07T12:22:00.001-05:002022-03-07T12:22:00.181-05:00February Recap | 2022<p> I can't believe it's March. Even though I am constantly saying this, time really does fly by... </p><p><br /></p><p><i>A recap of what we have been up to.. </i></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgFHFRdoigYORzVNX0wQXqWjACZgCZxhjhOsLXnUNeqCxRnznJ2Q5jjKUpalVgU_ipRHMP9OQCw87dFv6pCgsM281bizVdwnQa9zcFFqJTi7gv38I05n9NomAfm3yaq22kZDT_qmR9fKv7LvkAy9Pw3wKpzl2UfyR4fRgpNYVx5cI6aU8rxaDg99rM=s1799" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgFHFRdoigYORzVNX0wQXqWjACZgCZxhjhOsLXnUNeqCxRnznJ2Q5jjKUpalVgU_ipRHMP9OQCw87dFv6pCgsM281bizVdwnQa9zcFFqJTi7gv38I05n9NomAfm3yaq22kZDT_qmR9fKv7LvkAy9Pw3wKpzl2UfyR4fRgpNYVx5cI6aU8rxaDg99rM=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We geared up for the season of love and I got these adorable shirts for the boys off <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KennedyClaireCouture?ref=yr_purchases" target="_blank">etsy</a>. You can find them here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes- Target (older)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDMojKJNnHTHqwVtIHVOwx7o_SpOu4tRHHTjAGKnA5zk4tUFKrkF0VjGp9p4v-JO6GnZrBtDZVaLs3xREkart2BfXUdY-_WKJNKFqJdG_stR6_TOjtCRTs8q0Iq81efi6vUB0nWqyGtbfNF-kKhu_p8Rgmyj234LRt_udepmLivff11-GEtRH25TkW=s2688" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDMojKJNnHTHqwVtIHVOwx7o_SpOu4tRHHTjAGKnA5zk4tUFKrkF0VjGp9p4v-JO6GnZrBtDZVaLs3xREkart2BfXUdY-_WKJNKFqJdG_stR6_TOjtCRTs8q0Iq81efi6vUB0nWqyGtbfNF-kKhu_p8Rgmyj234LRt_udepmLivff11-GEtRH25TkW=w296-h640" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine's Day weekend we attended a book signing for our favorite author Adriana Trigiani. She is from my town and comes back often to hold fundraisers for the schools or the chuch. This time she came and talked about her new book <a href="https://rstyle.me/+IE4sa3mkXjHee5kRJxgDcQ" target="_blank">The House of Love</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhluprqQeYTW0Wmcux6iKkZRaZduDTUjn0530hgjBG98qxvS6PrvHWk-pG261ynq2R5E4RtsRbpCyQM3TBXCZf1QmD3kgpOoSMwHQGNvKxfVunhFkSZ0kWd5LBafA1qktCJPkHMxBRyOLv3v-_EPu_5CvZCGLZ0C3nQpUb6rvHFVG_OOej0i_Rxd9a9=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhluprqQeYTW0Wmcux6iKkZRaZduDTUjn0530hgjBG98qxvS6PrvHWk-pG261ynq2R5E4RtsRbpCyQM3TBXCZf1QmD3kgpOoSMwHQGNvKxfVunhFkSZ0kWd5LBafA1qktCJPkHMxBRyOLv3v-_EPu_5CvZCGLZ0C3nQpUb6rvHFVG_OOej0i_Rxd9a9=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved spending the day with my big boy. It was also warmer that day, so we loved that we didn't have to worry about winter coats! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My Outfit:</i> I wore my <a href="https://rstyle.me/+62b1Y1bNuv9v50N5uebY7A" target="_blank">favorite sweater</a> that I have in so many colors,<a href="https://rstyle.me/+pr-kUwF1LSciLMlQ1DRSxg" target="_blank"> Spanx leggings</a>, the cutest Vday earrings& Purse (linking a dupe <a href="https://rstyle.me/+La-14CPIk3Aud8mCPlIJlw" target="_blank">one</a>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLAQuTmA__dClBbpLldTdTV4yIoSjT3T2ZMfUgGMnRz9ftVZerywvlS5B6JForJjpK24rj25CQsJK6JbdtGph_4DOb6MyxNVMasSRzvcbLFpEJnqnAZCCpFw1kjy8yaGcAT7cTBTXckfhKC3UkgXw6iifD3HegmR2IN09qlTrpkHUGoOHeSsrPiokB=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLAQuTmA__dClBbpLldTdTV4yIoSjT3T2ZMfUgGMnRz9ftVZerywvlS5B6JForJjpK24rj25CQsJK6JbdtGph_4DOb6MyxNVMasSRzvcbLFpEJnqnAZCCpFw1kjy8yaGcAT7cTBTXckfhKC3UkgXw6iifD3HegmR2IN09qlTrpkHUGoOHeSsrPiokB=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vinny started sports class at our local rec center on Saturday mornings, so while he was at his first class, Joey and I snuck away to pick up the best donuts in the next town over.. <a href="https://www.nazonutshop.com/" target="_blank">Naz-O-Nuts</a>. The two white ones are tiramisu and I have been craving them ever since we got them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9rkftBRpLtN-iwiJGXScC5bJiF_HYVEuE6yf1itNKWbhnfGJ04ybIZyR8QL9XmazFokzEYoHY16dPDGQnIQxPb_8aNmGHjh9dbnAM4Br4t8iV2w7yerAtVyfYzeMzq6DETT6_P9nJCGuZaGzuM8e-tBwrAemenhdAdiELWkDjRP8bzomgntTbFWxq=s1799" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9rkftBRpLtN-iwiJGXScC5bJiF_HYVEuE6yf1itNKWbhnfGJ04ybIZyR8QL9XmazFokzEYoHY16dPDGQnIQxPb_8aNmGHjh9dbnAM4Br4t8iV2w7yerAtVyfYzeMzq6DETT6_P9nJCGuZaGzuM8e-tBwrAemenhdAdiELWkDjRP8bzomgntTbFWxq=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had the honor of baptizing little Miss Hayden. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Dress | <a href="https://bellisimabyash.com/products/paisley-print-tiered-skirt-dress" target="_blank">Bellisima by Ashley Maria</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZm2LiVKNKdDztjowuWsRtSgOjRuArijp3Is2BpksBYpCLf004H6gQJg_m0xaQoZv93wf7sIBopayoA-nRvHQ1hl2ayJkyucY6QCV0yyYiMGX0t9VIFamPZwW8-MXqwKBg__-CJEQ7Sbr-ACshpmDuUnrPQJJNAbXsnQ0YGNafL7iRp0xNd36CKbrg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZm2LiVKNKdDztjowuWsRtSgOjRuArijp3Is2BpksBYpCLf004H6gQJg_m0xaQoZv93wf7sIBopayoA-nRvHQ1hl2ayJkyucY6QCV0yyYiMGX0t9VIFamPZwW8-MXqwKBg__-CJEQ7Sbr-ACshpmDuUnrPQJJNAbXsnQ0YGNafL7iRp0xNd36CKbrg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsF2sGI33o6fdIXhFoTSBnBM-Q5HCUEOyYasVSYeUcnshguvZoxgmSl3ykfbTS2dEEEh18oZo9wSPnxs72vlJ_hwHarm7qdBOBMDsWaePjvdKcsi5KVwndPkDj5L0aY__vlC_iHBJLX2xKJ3GI1cuwA2gOYJfNoeN_OGfZzMWRiDeTEB3HYNsGAgGs=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsF2sGI33o6fdIXhFoTSBnBM-Q5HCUEOyYasVSYeUcnshguvZoxgmSl3ykfbTS2dEEEh18oZo9wSPnxs72vlJ_hwHarm7qdBOBMDsWaePjvdKcsi5KVwndPkDj5L0aY__vlC_iHBJLX2xKJ3GI1cuwA2gOYJfNoeN_OGfZzMWRiDeTEB3HYNsGAgGs=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joey had a birthday party for a classmate earlier this month at a rolling rink. It was so much fun and he really enjoyed it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And just like that the month flew by! On to March and the start of all things Spring!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168307723360747534.post-60061702399589039382022-03-03T09:29:00.012-05:002022-03-03T09:29:00.189-05:00Mom Look Monday's | Sports Mom Looks<p>Spring is on the way, I know I've already signed up my soon to be 5 year old to play t-ball again this year as well as a club soccer program. Our life is about to get a lot busier in the next few months between them both. I can't even imagine when my youngest starts playing what our schedule will look like. BUT I secretly love it. I love watching not only my child but all the kids just truly having fun out there. Last year, some of the things the kids did were comical (aka wrestling in the outfield, butt picking while running the bases, writing in the sand, getting caught in the goal- are just some of my favorites)</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, I love Spring and especially love Spring fashion. SO I obviously put together some "Sports Mom" looks for you today. I've team up with my friend from the <a href="https://bethlehem.macaronikid.com/" target="_blank">Macaroni Kid Bethlehem/Allentown</a> to bring you Mom Look Monday's again for this season. I teamed up with the sweet editor in the Winter and even was featured in one of her articles- Check it out <a href="https://bethlehem.macaronikid.com/articles/61a66dc4c0e1b6449f9a6822/momapreneur-spotlight:-ashley-melchionna" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>So today, I wanted to give you a sneak peek before it hits the MacKids social media Monday, March 7th!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMXkO0pSJCAGQ8LxxPZWOesxRDMY1DosC0Acn8GLxjtv-lRNr9mO0nmeFw23h4UhsIePaAD4DTXn4FPq8wtC6GbrQqAP09LqgmhedwvA10wgq4BjJIAQJsfHpQmlTSCx6zOBp3HNRP18ADjdqWgOOtOW8pjlkgVCCWZH1he2W-JixuHBz0EPT2teUf=s1102" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMXkO0pSJCAGQ8LxxPZWOesxRDMY1DosC0Acn8GLxjtv-lRNr9mO0nmeFw23h4UhsIePaAD4DTXn4FPq8wtC6GbrQqAP09LqgmhedwvA10wgq4BjJIAQJsfHpQmlTSCx6zOBp3HNRP18ADjdqWgOOtOW8pjlkgVCCWZH1he2W-JixuHBz0EPT2teUf=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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They sell out of sizes quick!</p><p><br /></p><p>I've rounded up my favorites. Most of these are either gender neutral or they have the other sex in matching or coordinating. I love getting them early too so that my boys can wear them throughout the whole Easter season. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQSK-XNQrZ7-ykRy39-u5Ytwdend-hNG5ngWPKX9Yrem-H5t2tx4k34FlS25YzYDu5IOwjXh7sC0vfv-3_DXYQN_58OqIbdYU187sHISF1s6aZpe8a-9gr1jHnuOAghO2HqKqu6Hr88-R-T_9jKsAZdB-aeYx3Uh08qTxWA-JufjllcyTVZiJcFk4=s1102" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQSK-XNQrZ7-ykRy39-u5Ytwdend-hNG5ngWPKX9Yrem-H5t2tx4k34FlS25YzYDu5IOwjXh7sC0vfv-3_DXYQN_58OqIbdYU187sHISF1s6aZpe8a-9gr1jHnuOAghO2HqKqu6Hr88-R-T_9jKsAZdB-aeYx3Uh08qTxWA-JufjllcyTVZiJcFk4=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="https://rstyle.me/+h9yyggS84xwougqYiuTnpg" target="_blank">Carter's </a>-boys</p><p style="text-align: center;">2. <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Rirkz9ECDke6Gc6laqZwAA" target="_blank">Carter's</a>- girls</p><div><span data-canva-clipboard="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"></span><p style="text-align: center;">3. <a href="https://rstyle.me/+0UZHMz9KtkgCuo6zH6lgZg" target="_blank">Janie & Jack</a></p></div><p style="text-align: center;">4. <a href="https://rstyle.me/+O9_9wH-9xpuMZ2CLmWj6sw" target="_blank">Monica & Andy</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">5. <a href="https://rstyle.me/+LaFi9U2Vyd68ygQKmC480A" target="_blank">Little Sleepies</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">6. <a href="https://rstyle.me/+L-KtAAygGX9yCHgj-GvAcQ" target="_blank">Amazon</a>- so many different prints</p><p>Check out these cuties and let me know if you find any other ones you will purchase for your littles!</p>Ashley Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03642379243908178313noreply@blogger.com0