Our little bundle arrived over a month ago and we are fully embracing life as parents of two under two. Our life has never been more chaotic, busy (as in, I started writing this post a week and a half ago and am now able to finish it), or full of love than it is now. And as for sleep?…
Life As We Know It
I’ve thought about how to start this post a million times because there’s so much to say, but have finally decided that there’s no good way to start this other than just to say that we’ve had some big life changes in the past few months because: We’ve moved from Louisiana to California (the Bay Area, specifically!). We’re 2 months…
Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes
What I’ve learned about motherhood so far: Fact: You will eventually, for the first time ever, successfully put your baby down in the middle of the night with zero fuss. Fact: You won’t believe it’s true so you will sit in the dark eating peanut butter crackers while eyeing her suspiciously. Fact: She will stay calm and…
10 Freezer-Friendly Meals
I am 35 weeks pregnant this week, and we are doing our best to get ready for this little girl’s arrival! Her sheets and blankets are washed, her tiny little outfits are hanging in her closet, and her rocking chair is waiting for those late night feedings. We’ve got our paperwork filled out, a last-minute checklist, and our hospital bags…
Baby Steps: A Pregnancy Update
We have officially entered our third trimester! The last 6 months have really flown by. This pregnancy journey has been such an enjoyable and rewarding one, and every week there are changes and developments to look forward to. When I began this third trimester I had several big moments of anxiety where I felt flooded with thoughts and doubts about…
There’s a (Pink) Bun in the Oven!
Guess what, guys?! Tyler and I are expecting a sweet baby girl!! We could not be MORE excited!! We found out early in the year – a couple weeks before my 30th birthday. I started to get suspicious around my 3rd week when I started to feel queasy and really fatigued throughout the day (it’s also why there haven’t…
5 Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Holiday Brunch (+ Recipes!)
This past weekend we had our Second Annual Christmas Everything Weekend, where a group of our dear friends got together and wore Christmas sweaters, exchanged Christmas presents, drank Christmas drinks, and watched Christmas movies. I mean, Christmas everything! I love to host, but over the years I have learned that no matter how far in advance you plan, it’s really…