finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Book explosion – Jemma’s favorite pastime Brace yourself. Well, myself. How is my itty bitty baby 16 months old??? That’s getting awfully close to 2, or at least 1 1/2! Plus, now she is a big sister which makes her seem much older than she actually is. I’ve had a pretty relaxed month – battling […]
Linking up with The Paper Mama for her Self Photo Challenge! Thinking about … Turning our office into a play room for Jemma Anticipating… Eating Olive Garden’s pasta fagoili soup soon! Working on… Getting rest, finding food that sounds appetizing, stripping Jem’s cloth diapers, organizing a to-do list so I can be productive when I […]
I’m excited to jump on board Fat Mum Slim‘s photo challenge. At the start of the year I hoped to be super diligent a take a photo a day for the whole year. That came crashing down when I discovered it was January 2nd and I had no photo from the 1st :( So, here’s […]
cardi // Charlotte Russe, tank // Costco, tee // Urban Outfitters, jeans // Paper Denim Cloth, scarf // made by yours truly, bracelet // c/o this lovely lady How big is baby? The size of a plum! Weight gain/loss?Holding steady at my pre-pregnancy flucuation of 137-139 Maternity clothes? Not yet Stretchies? Some old ones seem […]
Source: cherubsyoga.co.uk via Gretchen on Pinterest Despite being mega tired these days I started yoga last night! It was a prenatal yoga class and I met some lovely mamas and two great instructors. I can’t wait to go back next Wednesday. Well, yes I can, I need awhile for my muscles to recover from all […]
On December 8th Jemma and I made a little trek to Target. We were shopping for stocking stuffers and since Dollar Tree is next door I planned to pick up a few pregnancy tests, because, well, they are only $1 there and I don’t feel guilty taking them willy nilly when they are only $1. […]
Have you had a chance to meet Lindsey from Out Of Alabaster yet? Well, if you haven’t you’ve got to check out her blog and Etsy shop! She recently finished a priceless work of art for me – a silhouette of Miss Jemma! I’m smitten!!! Thank you, Lindsey, you’re a rock star! JEMMA /// 15 […]
There are those days when I’m bursting with energy.The world is full and vibrant and ready for my taking.I want to be everything when I grow up.And, I know I will. Then, there are those days when I ache.When sleep evades and is never enough.I’m spent and empty and wistful. I feel both 10 and […]
Another month has flown by and I’m back to share some amazing treats from our sponsors! Take a peak and enter before February 10th! The Trendy Owl Shop – Blog – Facebook – Pinterest There are so many sweet treasures at The Trendy Owl! I’ve been wearing my headband quite a bit and can honestly […]
I love reading about other mama’s diapering systems – Jenny shared about some great new brands I haven’t yet tried! Ok, this is a bit late – but who doesn’t want a little holiday all throughout the year? A holiday must-have recipe from Deanna! “A parent’s authority is one of purpose, leadership, and teaching.” I […]
Jemma (and her Mama and Daddy) are proud to announce that a new little blessing will be joining our family in August 2012! … Oh so many ways to follow along … Blog – GFC – Blog Lovin’ – Facebook – Twitter – Pinterest – Vote