finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Jemma and I alternate activities throughout the week – lazy day, busy day, lazy day, busy day – that’s the drill. This week was no different. Monday was the ultimate lazy day. We slept in, got dressed in loungewear and proceeded to do nothing of importance. We received our Chiquita Mom package, more on that […]
Since J Baby’s birth I’ve been a bit lacking in blog posts. What can I say, she is much more entertaining than blogland :) So here is a recap of our December thus far … Shopping sure is tiring! Good thing Jem has an auntie who is always willing to carry her. Out and about […]
Dress – Baby Gap (on sale for $11.99) Tights – Thrifted Shoes – Pediped Headband – Etsy, Fleuriste Headband Flower – Chloe’s Clips
Milestone sticker courtesy of Sticky Bellies I wonder if I’ll ever stop saying, “Where has the time gone?” Miss Jemma is a lovely 2 month old today. I never imagined loving motherhood so much. Each day brings more surprises; always leaving me wanting more. Just yesterday she looked straight at me and gave the biggest […]
Christmas is right around the corner! We have plans to get our Christmas tree this weekend and I’m feeling pretty organized when it comes to gift preparation. We are hosting Christmas at our house this year so my next to-do list item is the menu. Traditionally we have soup Christmas Eve and prime rib on […]
Jemma Lou is so close to smiling on camera She is wearing the cutest little dress by Zutanos via a second hand store; it has little trees on it and we started calling her The Princess of Autumn Falling asleep while sitting with Aunt Hannah 3 generations Homemade hat by Aunt Hannah … […]
Jemma has had two trips to Nordstrom in her short life. Her first as a mama/baby date and her second with me, Mimi and Auntie Hannah. The first adventure wasn’t intentional. I had to make a quick stop at the mall for a return and decided to turn it in to an afternoon outing – […]
Remember my Baltic Beauty post? Well, I tried to re-create it. I’m going to try again later for a number of reasons … no pink ribbon, squirmy baby which equaled bad swaddling and lack of good lighting thanks to daylight saving time. In the meantime, here is the best shot …
Everyday I wear 2 things … awesome cloth diapers and a headband so no one forgets I am a girl :) I love this blanket from my GranJan … bright colors and owls are my fave! Yes, I kind of have a Buddah belly One of these days I’ll actually look at the camera … […]
My mama and I had a photo shoot today … lots more of me coming soon! XOXO Jemma
Month by month onesie stickers compliments of Sticky Bellies! We’ll be back on December 2nd with adorable month 2 stickies :)