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"a portrait of my children (and maybe Dave and me), once a week, every week, in 2013"

Peyton: new goal to catch him away from his gaming. grr.
Lia: literally the *only* photo I could get of her this week. we may have words.
Austyn: toothless grin.
Tayt: board game with dad.
Nash: enjoying the entry way sunlight.
Drew: more sun. we can't wait for spring.
Meg: bath time.
Dave&Courtney: rocking it. :)

Florida wedding!

We are beyond excited to be vacationing this summer. I can't even describe my excitement. The hours and hours of pointless, yet very meaningful, conversation while traveling nearly 3000 miles. Yes... threeeeee thousand. Playing with the kids on the beach. Visiting with our amazing family. Man... I. just. can't. WAIT. Sooo in the mean time, I need to find something to wear. I thought I'd start now because usually I'm digging frantically through my closet hours before a wedding or really any event only to end my frantic search depressed about myself, my wardrobe, life in general. It gets scary. Not my finest hour. 

ANY way... focus... VACATION!

Again, I have absolutely NO sense of fashion. None. (Also mentioned here.) This is not something I pride myself on. This is not something I strive to be. It just happens. I don't know how to fix it. Usually when I ask my sisters during a shopping trip, "is this cute?" I get the "look." Whatever. So I'm just throwing ideas around here. I'm sure they'll tell me how annoying my style is (Megan, I'm looking at you!) ;) and how hideous these pieces are and to start over and how none of these are appropriate for this wedding. 
Oh well... I'm tryingggg!

Also keep in mind I will be nursing our little Mega Meg who will be 9 months old for the wedding. My attire must require easy access to the ladies... not the easiest task to be discreet about, not that I care too much... a great source of reference for nursing attire can be found via Milk-Friendly... love, love, LOVE all her goodies!

Florida wedding by dwcasmith featuring gladiator wedge sandals

wedding dresses by dwcasmith featuring a print dress

Neen, one of these days I'm giving you and Casey a budget and you'll both need to collaborate and get me a new wardrobe. An entire new wardrobe. Top to bottom. I desperately need it!  :)

daily Smith fashion

Nash is becoming more and more willing to step into The Spot for our fashion post photos. He has absolutely no idea why I'm taking photos of him, not a care in the world, but boy does he look cute when I can catch him. Also, stop growing up little man. You're killing my heart!

Nash (3-1/2):
Jeans: Old Navy hand-me-downs from Peyton (and Tayt)
Shirt: Walmart jersey hand-me-down from Peyton (and Tayt)
Cap: gifted Target cap from Santa

etsy Wednesday

My etsy folder is quickly filling up so one of these posts has been in order for some time now. Lots of random goodies. I'm not good at keeping like items together so this is how it's going to be :) I do have a want on my list that I may do some searching for today. More to come on that later. I have two extra, crazy boys here today... as in extra and crazy, not extra crazy... although they may be both ;) so I'm not sure how much I'm going to get done here on the blog. Maybe tomorrow! 

Enjoy!

vintage stain glass window  sold

another similar beauty

bridal dress hanger  (similar to photo $9.99)

pocket size name journal  $16

personalized wooden ball  $19.99

pixie wooden toy camera  $35

simple solitaire engagement ring  $4500

vintage French JAZ alarm clock  sold

love this one too!

cardigan and bow tie onsie set  $40