Hot Pink Giraffe Tutorial & Pattern

I am SO excited to be sharing this pattern with you all! It is one of my Favorite Creations!

I've always been in love with all of those huge tall giraffes you see in "rich" nurseries...  (see where I got my inspiration here!) It really wasn't in our budget to spend a lot on adorable accessories... have to keep to the priorities in mind you know (think diapers! :P) But I decided to tackle this one as a DIY and came up with this adorable stuffed giraffe. I love her. She's really mine more than my daughters. ;)

I couldn't keep this pattern to myself, so I'm sharing it with all of you so you can make one for your children (or yourself! Haha!) 

She is a bit lazy and lays down all the time... But that's because I was lazy and didn't want to have to figure out how to build a frame to support a big giraffe standing up! The result is still lovable though.

USMC Graduation, Parris Island

I know it probably looks like I've dropped off the face of the blogging world. That's because I just got back from attending my husband's United States Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation!

I am so proud of him! Almost 90 days and 100 + Letters later I finally have him home!!!

I wanted to share a few of my favorite pictures from the Graduation.

$300 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

Hey guys! I am SO excited to be hosting this amazing giveaway with some of my blogger friends! The occasion is simply celebrating the wonderful experience blogging has been for us all so far (and how much we love our readers! You know how amazing you all are, right? We wouldn't be here without you!) 

But enough "mushy stuff!" 

I am just so thrilled to give back to you all! Read below for instructions!