Thirty-Four...

This birthday feels different...

More emotional...

Thirty didn't bother me...

It was a fresh start...

A new life...

Thirty-one found me in the hospital with my one month old little boy...

Thirty-two I was pregnant again...

Thirty-three was spent celebrating with my boys at the zoo...

I am at a loss as to why this birthday has elicited tears...

Except that they are tears of joy...

Tears of absolute and utter contentment...

Last night my big family gathered for cake and ice cream and my three year old sat on my lap singing Happy Birthday...

Hearing the off key version with Mommy inserted where my given name usually resides...

Took my breath away...

I have never felt that my life was more important than I did in those few stanzas...

My babies love me...

I am one of the two most important people in their life...

And last night {according to Aidan Kale} I was his better friend...

Still 10 pounds heavier than I used to be...

Finding my hair requires less work if I shower at night and sleep on it wet...

Grabbing extra minutes where I can...

 Stealing romantic moments with my husband...

 {Though it wasn't that long ago we could hug and kiss without little's jealousy coming between us}...

In four years my life has changed and evolved...

I have become someone I like...

Stronger and less insecure...

More scatterbrained {if possible}...

Less meticulous...

Less of a perfectionist...

Walking over not stressing over strewn Woo Woos and Hot Wheels...

More comfortable in my own shoes {literally since they tend to be flats these days}...

Completely in love with 2 boys and 1 man...

And when I blew out the candles last night {with a little help}...

Searching for a wish...

I knew life couldn't get much better...

And all I can hope for is that when thirty-five comes next year...

I am surrounded by the same loving family...

With tears of joy filling my eyes...

My Birthday Countdown {1}: Cute Workz Eiffel Tower Pendant Necklace {Closed}

 

Welcome to Cute Workz...

A store full of handmade original glass tile pendants and cute scrabble style necklaces...

Adrienne has successfully meshed her two loves...graphic design and crafts!

Here are some of my personal favorites...

Are you sold yet?

Wait...it gets better...

Each of these wonderful necklaces range in price from $8.50-$10.00!!!

Incorporate her June special {Buy two get one free} and we are talking a little more than $5.00 per necklace!!!

The only way to get a better deal is to enter this giveaway for an Eiffel Tower necklace...

Absolutely FREE!!!

~To Enter~

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  You must be a follower of Mom of Two Boys and you must leave a comment reminding me.
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  For a second entry visit Cute Workz Etsy shop here and let me know which tile is your favorite.
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  For a third entry blog about this giveaway and leave me the link.

All Birthday Countdown giveaways end June 30th!!

Good Luck!

Winners...

Dripstik Winner...

#4 comment

 Jaime at Far From Supermom...

Look at her sweet little guy...

Expressions Vinyl Winner...

#17 comment...

Tiffany at Pedicures to Puddles...

Who is currently having a Zoodles Review and Giveaway!!!

Personally Forever Birthstone Necklace Winner...

#15 comment...

Laurie at Scene of the Grime...

Who also has an awesome blog called Laurie's Food Files...

Toadally Cute Products cupcake toppers...
#5 comment...
Ashley at Team Johnston...
Look at her gorgeous blog header...

Price Product Dwinkbox Winner...

#15 comment...

Meichelle at The Johnsons...

Look at her sweet babies!!!

 

Polka Dot Pixie Camera Strap Slipcover Winner...

#15 comment...

Jen at Jen's Ink Pen...

If you haven't read her blog...

You must!

Look at her latest DIY project...

J'Adore Dior 8 Image Giveaway Winner...

#7 comment...

Karla at Classy and Fabulous...

She has a book coming out soon...

Go visit her and check it out!

Thank you to the following sponsors of my Anniversary Celebration...

Price Products {Dripstik and Dwinkbox}

Expressions Vinyl {$25 gift certificate}

OliveRue's Etsy Shop {J'Adore Dior 8 Image}

Personally Forever Etsy Shop {Birthstone Necklace}

Toadally Cute Products Etsy Shop {Cupcake Toppers}

Polka Dot Pixie Etsy Shop {Camera Strap Slipcover}

My Birthday Countdown {2}: Elephannie Alphabet Name Decal Giveaway {Closed}

Wall decals are such an easy, inexpensive way to decorate and personalize your home.

That is why I LOVE Elephannie...

They have easy-to-apply vinyl stickers available in 31 colors!!!

These are some of my favorite decals...

At very reasonable prices!

 

And I LOVE the birds!!!

You will not find Elephannie's vinyl artwork anywhere else.  Each decal is personally designed, made, packaged and shipped.

In addition to extensive collection she also takes special orders and encourages you to contact her if you have something in mind.

I can't look at her store without finding something else I need...

I love that this incredible store is a husband and wife collaboration...

"The best part of Elephannie is that this is a team effort between my husband and I… he does some of the art and I have the vision."

Now for the fun part...

Would you like to win a personalized Alphabet Name Decal?

Wouldn't this be adorable in a playroom?

~To Enter~

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  You must be a follower of Mom of Two Boys and you must leave a comment reminding me.
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  For a second entry visit Elephannie's Etsy Store and tell me what you "need".
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  For a third entry like Elephannie on Facebook here and write on her wall telling her you are visiting from M.O.T.B.

Good Luck!

Birthday Countdown...

Our Anniversary week is coming to a close...

I hope you had a great time!!!

All giveaways end at MIDNIGHT tonight and will be announced within 24 hours.

The BEST news is that we have THREE more giveaways!!!

In honor of my 34th 29th Birthday I will announce one giveaway each day until Wednesday June 30th!!!

Make plans to help me celebrate!!!

Anniversary Celebration: Polka Dot Pixie Camera Strap Slipcover {closed}...

Polka Dot Pixie carries custom made diaper/tote bags, purses, bibs/burp cloths, checkbook covers and more.  But her latest addiction {and my personal favorite} is DSL/SLR camera strap slipcovers.

I love the fabrics she uses...

The fact that most are reversible...

It only takes 3-5 business days plus shipping time which means you will get your camera strap in no more than two weeks...

And...drum roll please...THEY ARE ONLY $10!!!!!!

Tabatha is a sweetheart, very easy to work with and completely devoted to her children. 

{I love reading her blog!} 

But as you can see from her etsy store here she is very talented and produces high quality products at a reasonable price.

Would you like your very own Polka Dot Pixie camera strap slipcover?

~To Enter~

• 
  
  You must be a follower of Mom of Two Boys and you must leave a comment reminding me.
• 
  
  For a second entry visit Polka Dot Pixie's Esty store and tell me which camera strap you would choose.
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  For a third entry become a follower of Tabatha's blog http://www.thesimplymade.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment on one of her posts.

Anniversary Celebration giveaways have been extended and will end Sunday, June 27th!

Good Luck!

Anniversary Celebration: Toadally Cute Products Giveaway {closed}...

Banners, signs, stationary, cupcake toppers, invites, thank yous and MORE...

Toadally Cute Products are designed and created on cardstock with incredible detail and bright colors.

Custom designed coordinating party packages are available for ONLY $84 and include:

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  Happy Birthday banner with child's name and age
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  10 customized invitations with envelopes
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  10 customized thank you cards with envelopes
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  12 personalized cupcake toppers
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  10 favor bags
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  1 bag of coordinating small confetti

This graphic designer, mom of two, Etsy store owner is incredibly easy to work with and is ready to help you plan your special event.

She is so cool she offered one reader a set of 12 Summer Fun Cupcake toppers.

Aren't they adorable?

I see a fun swimming party...

Beach theme...

Palm trees swaying in the breeze..sigh..

Her etsy store even stocks coordinating cake slice favor boxes...

 

 

What a great idea for goodie bags!

Toadally Cute Products also offers free shipping for orders over $35!

Want a chance to win 12 Summer Fun Cupcake toppers?

{Wish I could win!}

~To Enter~

• 
  
  You must be a follower of Mom of Two Boys and you must leave me a comment reminding me.
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  For a second entry you must visit Toadally Cute Products and tell me which theme is your favorite.
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  For a third entry you must become a follower of Toadally Cute Custom Parties & Events blog here.

All Anniversary Celebration giveaways end Sunday, June 27th.

Good Luck!