finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Well, we all knew he would eventually come! Our sweet Charlie Koehler chose to be born on March 4th at 7:47pm. We made it to 41 weeks and 6 days, just a few hours before my midwife and I had decided to break my water in an effort to coax him along before the 42 […]
Well, depending on which due date we’re rollin’ with I think I am officially more pregnant than I’ve ever been! Each pregnancy has gone longer for me (ranging from 39 to 41 weeks) and this little guy seems to be snug as a bug. At this point, I’m not quite sure if he’ll have a […]
Not many things have been consistent throughout my pregnancies, but my dear friend, Christine, has taken my maternity photos with each babe … all the way back to Jemma in 2010! We met up in early January for a very blustery, yet magical day at the Washington State Capitol building – I love everything she […]
Here’s to being a few weeks into my third trimester! We are so smitten with this boy and he made out like a fat rat thanks to some Black Friday/recent sales. In case you’re curious … A Snuggle Me Organic lounger A beautiful Solly Wrap (obsessed with this print!) and newborn set from Mimi Some […]
The moment Jemma heard about American Girl’s new historical doll, Courtney Moore, she exclaimed, “Mom! She’s the same year as you!” And yes, Jem is correct – Courtney is from the year 1986 and yours truly was born that same year! Courtney, you have aged me, but I’m not even a smidge mad about it. […]
Some brands gifted items included in this year’s gift guide to me for review. But as always I wouldn’t share if I couldn’t truly recommend.Affiliate links included where applicable, that does not change your purchase price, but does support my blog, so thank you! Ready? Set? Shop for those precious big kids! Sometimes it is […]
Some brands gifted items included in this year’s gift guide to me for review. But as always I wouldn’t share if I couldn’t truly recommend. Affiliate links included where applicable, that does not change your purchase price, but does support my blog, so thank you! Some In past years I’ve shared an overall kid guide for […]
Some brands gifted items included in this year’s gift guide to me for review. But as always I wouldn’t share if I couldn’t truly recommend. Affiliate links included where applicable, that does not change your purchase price, but does support my blog, so thank you! Hooray! It is time for holiday gift guides! I adore […]
With previous pregnancies I have chronicled A LOT here on the blog. And this time, well, I haven’t. As in, this is the first official week survey update. More for me than you. So just bare with me :) Truly, I was so sick early on. Then I started to feel better and hit the […]
Today’s post is in partnership with PinkBlush. It’s no secret that I jump into maternity clothes as soon as I can. I’m all about pregnancy comfort and seeing that this is baby bump #5 I have definite favorites in my pregnancy box that I’m always eager to get back to. Then again, with each baby […]
Today’s post is in partnership with Nakturnal. School is in full swing. Dominic’s hunting season is underway. I’m rockin’ and rollin’ in my second trimester – the only one where I have any energy – and my favorite season of the year is here! I mean, not technically, but pretty much because #pumpkinspice has arrived. […]