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Nothing is cuter than a fluffy baby bum! I’ve had a few friends asking about cloth lately and I keep typing out these mega long emails about what we have, what we like, accessories, etc. and finally said, “Self – time saver would be to just post about this.” So, here it goes! THE STASH […]
We had a rare break in the Pacific Northwest’s rainy winter. We marched outside without rain gear and no socks for a little neighborhood exploration. Jemma owned the sidewalk – snapping her fingers to the song in her head and swaying her arms back and forth, smiling at the sun and kissing the wind that […]
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For Valentine’s Day Jemma and I crafted our hearts out on this sweet banner for our bookshelf. I love how simple it is – even with the not so accurate cutting. That’s what you get with a 16 month old sitting in your lap :) Happy Valentine’s Day! … Oh so many ways to follow […]
From weeks 7-12 of this pregnancy I didn’t cook much at all. Like nothing. We ate out, defrosted all the freezer meals I had stored, and ate cereal. But, I’m back at it. I suppose all Tivo’d Ten Dollar Dinners and The Pioneer Woman finally got to me. It’s not that I really have the […]
Nothing special, but some days are just like that … plus, I had these sitting on my desktop and now that we are moving into bump-land I wanted to share them before they got too old :) LEFT — jeans, thrifted paper denim cloth | tank, target | cardigan, gap | scarf, vintage old navy. […]
Here is my ongoing list that I’ll add to until we reach perfection … true to my awesome child naming style you might gasp at some options, but never fear, hubby will probably veto those ones anyway :) GIRLS This is what I’m looking for … maybe something British (to go with Jemma) […]
Sleep {restlessly with vivid dreams} Eat {and gag} Nap {with toddler who wakes you up when you finally fall asleep poking you in the face saying “eye”} Be a couch potato {moan, sip on a smoothie, wonder if this is the flu or a baby …} Memorize Sprout Network schedule {before January Jemma did not […]
Right before Christmas Jemma weathered her first major cold. At the same time she had a molar are two working through as well and we were generally a mess of snot and unhappiness :( But, we came through and were well by Christmas – YAY! Here’s a few of our favorite tips and tricks for […]
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December 16, 2011 Dearest Treasure ….Mama couldn’t be happier you are on your way! What a surprise and blessing all wrapped into one. It’s amazing to me that you are so sweet and snuggly inside my tummy. You were my Christmas wish and mama couldn’t be more excited. Happy 7 weeks my dear treasure, you […]