Alyssa Dawson

a condensed version of my weekend

Where do I start? Most of the weekend was me sitting at home, crocheting or making beaded socks. I need to get an active hobby before I gain so much weight that I cannot get out of this chair. So this weekend I watched a lot of Revenge… so much that I’m already on Season 3 which means I’m going to need another show to watch? Any ideas? Let’s just say I cannot wait for October because then we get Gilmore Girls and I mean seriously, loved-that-show. Friday night when Brand was done studying we… Read More

what I wore: the anatomy ultrasound

top: target maternity, jeans: motherhood (clearance-similar), flats: russia, necklace: c/o Choies, watch: no longer sold (similar) 22 Weeks A few weeks back we had our anatomy ultrasound appointment. It’s been one of those appointments that I think I’ve been excited for and nervous about all in the same breath. When I arrived at the appointment I had nervous butterflies and waiting for forty minutes didn’t help. The ultrasound tech called me back and we started the ultrasound. He started scanning, and freezing pictures, and measuring -this little girl is quite the mover already. And then… Read More

a condensed version of my weekend

due: January 16th, January 4th, Last week It’s also more like let me share with you the pictures that I keep forgetting to. So My mom saved a few handfuls of poofy, ruffley, dresses that I wore when I was little. She brought them over a few weeks ago and I can’t describe to you how excited I am for this little girl to wear them! Maybe it’s because they were mine when I was little, or maybe it’s because I love these old fashion clothes, but I’m so excited to see her in these…. Read More

life, chapter six has officially started

Back in February we were blessed with the news of Brand getting into dental school. It was news that felt like a huge weight was lifted off our shoulders. We finally knew where we would be the next four years. I remember beginning the process of applying to dental school. I always wanted to move across the country, it would be like a whole new adventure. A fresh start. Now that we are having a baby, and now that I’ve gown up a bit and learned so many things, I’m grateful that we are staying… Read More