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Steppin’ Out {4.9.11}

Jemma and I (and Daddy) got dolled up for a sweet dinner at McMenamin’s this weekend. I had the Creole Steak Sandwich and cajunized tots. Yum. On Friday I sold some clothes to Plato’s Closet. I love consigning. Like, really love it. I ended up using my earnings for this blouse and a fab belt […]

2011 Etsy Spotlight: Amber for Sale

We’ve made it to 6 months with only a slight whisper of coming teeth. Although I am thankful. I am also bracing myself. Teeth are right around the corner and I shudder at the thought. :::shudder:::: I don’t want to see my girlie in pain and I for sure don’t want her to lose her […]

My Mothering Type

All my life I have loved learning about different personality types and other things that make people the way they are (birth order, upbringing, etc.). Here you can take a quiz to find out what your mothering personality is! So interesting!!! I found out that I’m an ENTJ or Executive Mother …Competent and confident in […]

Calling all gardeners!

via Spring is peaking out of somewhere here in the Northwest. It’s got me thinking about starting a little herb garden. But, I need some help! We don’t have a backyard so I need something portable. Advice? I really want basil to make my own pesto. What would your other herb faves be? Is there anything tricky […]

Just like Sesame Street

It feels crazy to say it, but I have a 6 month old. Seriously.It feels like I gave birth yesterday. 6 months means alot of things in my mind. I really REALLY wanted to exclusively breastfeed for Jem’s first 6 months and we made it! Girlfriend hasn’t had anything but mama’s milk and since my […]

Sweet Jemma, 6 Months

My little one has turned 6 months old. And, you guessed it, I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE IT! I have so many pictures to post of her 6 month adventures, but for now you can relish in our monthly photo shoot compliments of Sticky Bellies! … JEMMA LOVES … Feeling the wind in her face, playing with her […]

Steppin’ Out {3.31.11}

This was our fabulous Thursday outfit this week. Not really fabulous, but at least we got dressed. I wore blue stripes and when Jemma appeared at work with her nanny to nurse she was dressed as my little twinsie. Too sweet. Like mother, like daughter :) … Mama Style … Cardigan – JJ Basics via […]

Jemma has a present for you …

In honor of Jemma’s very first 1/2 birthday we has partnered with Stell & Livi, a fabulous Etsy shop that creates adorable birthday hats, crowns and other felt creations! I’m telling you, when I see these sweet hats … I swoon! If you’re swooning too … you are in luck! YOU COULD WIN ONE! Three […]

Avocados are Awesome

Saturday is the big day! Jemma turns 6 months old and we’re celebrating with her first taste of food … a little bit of avocado. Jemma is still primarily nursing, but each week I plan to introduce a new food. We’re also going to start learning a new sign each week. I haven’t decided on […]