pregnancy

The Name Game IS BACK!

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) […]

The story of the first trimester

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 […]

Dearest Baby – bits of the beginning

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 […]

12 Weeks

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 […]

Baby #2 — How I Found Out

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. […]

Guess What!?!?!

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

From the Archives, a letter to my baby about her Daddy

I found this letter from May 2010. It has been saved in my drafts all this time and it finally felt like the right time to share. When I wrote this I was halfway through my pregnancy, Dominic was unemployed, and we were packing to move into a new house. So much transition and emotion […]

Star Worthy V. 4

Hope you enjoy these as much as I did! Vaccinated Children vs UnVaccinated Children: What Are The Risk Beautiful truth from guest poster, Rachel, Take Heart, “Quit the race and allow God to use our blogs for things much greater than what google analytics will tell us.” I’m planning some adorable, homemade favors like these […]

XOXO to my Special Girl

Hey there Lovie! Happy 11 month birthday to you!!! You are growing so very healthy … 25 1/2 pounds and 30 1/2 inches at your appointment last month. As your size grows, so does your heart and personality. I can hardly believe we are on the cusp of your 1st birthday and even more, I […]

Picture This

Dear Jemma, So many times this week Daddy and I have been amazed at how quickly you are growing up. It seems just like yesterday that we bundled up your tiny 8 pounds 10 ounces and traveled home to start our life as a family of three. Now we can hardly remember what it […]

Unique Little Jemma and Her Not-Yet Sibling

The name Jemma hasn’t been in the top 1,000 in the US … ever. Jemma did show in the top 1,000 for Canada, Australia and Scotland in the early 2000’s: That’s right … we’ve got a hip little Canadian-Australia-Scottish girlie on our hands :) My hope for our future children is that we’ll stick […]