finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
We’re all ready to welcome Brother. Especially Jemma. She has perfected her baby kisses. She’s sweet. She’s gentle. But … She’s ready for the real thing. Her real Brother. Instead of just her baby dolls. I can’t wait to see my two children together. My mama heart will most likely explode. Sis and Bro together […]
Sweet Jem … Not long ago I remember thinking, “Sissy, you are going to be such a big girl when you’re 22 months! You’ll become a big sister, be talking up a storm, and still be my most favorite girlie in the world!” And it’s all true :) Although I’ve been super tired and a […]
Last Spring Jemma’s Aunt Kiki submitted a photo of Jemma to Jones Soda. Having a photo chosen for Jones Soda has been one of those to-dos on her bucket list. Along with skydiving, visiting all 7 continents (and yes, she already has Antarctica covered), and a mass of other crazy things. Around May we received […]
garden beauties | biscotti & decaf snack | new mama bag | my view looking down Enjoying … the last days of pregnancy. Everywhere I go people ask how I’m doing. But it’s not like, “How is your day?” It’s more like, “HOW … ARE … YOU … DOING?” with a sly smile and a […]
Cooking … I made these bars (lies, I asked Hannah to make them for me) as a good protein source. I’m planning to whip up some more to have as a yummy snack for our birth team during brother’s arrival. Making … More like what I’m planning/hoping/wishing to make. I have some sweet boy flannel […]
The 4th was fabulous this year. Jem was in full patriotic spirit as we enjoyed a little flag march, parade, and delicious 4th of July food! Jem’s whole outfit was thrifted, which, if you ask me is a very patriotic thing to do :) Top and pants were originally from Gap and her little sandals […]
Hey there sweet girl :) I snapped this picture on Father’s Day and Daddy and I both have it as the main picture on our phones now. Your sweet smile makes us both so happy! This was also the day that you ate a piece of pizza all by yourself – pepperoni, sausage, and cashews. […]
Jemma Pie, Jemma Poodle, Mama’s Favorite Little Doodle … Yes, it’s true. Sometimes we make up silly little rhymes together. This happens to be one of your favorites – you smile big and expect a tickle along with it. This month you have been through a whirlwind. We’ve been packing and moving. You’ve had different […]
Jemma Pie … You melt my heart. Freakin’ melt it. Everyday. But especially this day. Decked out in your denim and moccasins I couldn’t help but squeeze you a little tighter. How is my baby such a big girl? Your smile fills the room in an extraordinary way. Or should I say, it fills the […]
This is the second installment from our family photo shoot on the property. It was a total side moment which resulted in my favorite pictures. I LOVE these few special moments between Jemma, brother, and I. There is no doubt in my mind that Jemma is going to be a fabulous sister. She already shows […]
Early in April my mom, sister, Jemma, and I filled the van and made a 6 hour trek to Pullman, WA! It was Mom’s Weekend at Washington State University and we turned it into a girl’s weekend reunion with our dear Hannah. Jemma did extraordinary on the car ride – ten times better than I […]