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Charlie’s Birth Story

It’s probably not the greatest mom move to say that Charlie’s birth was my favorite, but I’m going to anyway. Not my favorite kid (they’re all my favorite!), but my favorite birthing experience, I think. I claim this partly because he is my last. Because I want to go out on this whole pregnancy and […]

Welcome Charlie!

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 […]

40+ Weeks

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 […]

Baby 5 Maternity Photos

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 […]

31 Weeks

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 […]

Jemma and American Girl’s Courtney Moore Debut Their Totally Cool Playlist

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. […]

The Holiday Gift Guide For Big Kids

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 […]

The Holiday Gift Guide For Little Kids

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 […]

The Holiday Gift Guide For Moms

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 […]

23 Weeks

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 […]

“Halfway There” Maternity Style

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 […]