Our sweet little Kai is ONE and boy oh boy did we CELEBRATE! A room full of Party Animals and a whole lotta love, was all we could have asked for his special day and wow did we get so much more! It was honestly the perfect celebration. The sun was shining, all our family and friends were in one place and every detail came together perfectly! Oh, and the very best part was Kai smiled through the whole thing. No cranking, no whining, no tantrums, just a smiley happy baby. It’s like he knew …
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Motherhood: 20 Lessons From The First Year
As I clear the tears from my eyes and celebrate my little boy turning one, I look at how much life has changed. It was a year full of mystery and the most intense love I have ever felt. These past 12 months have taught me some of the biggest lessons of my life and I am so grateful for each one of them. An intense 365 days full of incredible milestones, heart-swelling moments and anxiety-inducing self-doubt. But with every passing day I become more and more comfortable in my new role as a …
Traveling with Baby Under One Year Old
Our first family vacation was well…an experience! I would love to tell you that it was all fun in the sun with our new babe, but WOW was it a ton of work. Honestly, I thought I was going to die of exhaustion our first day and was never so happy to get to bed (yes such an old comment ... but it was true). It was just a long day of traveling and stressful settling into our hotel, all while dealing with a 6-month-old. Weeks before our trip I tried my hardest to create a checklist based off …
12 Mom-To-Be Necessities That You Probably Won’t Get At Your Baby Shower
Tiny bear slippers and fuzzy bath robes! Yes, too darn cute, but are these the items you will reach for over and over for your newborn? Maybe not, but so necessary for a cute Instagram post! Baby showers are awesome and an opportunity for loved ones to gift all the cute things and maybe some of those big items on your registry. However, when you get down to it, many of those practical items are overlooked. I mean who wants to wrap a boogie sucker and a package of poopie pads to gift to your …
Woodland Baby Shower Trail Mix Bar
A few months ago, I had the honor of creating a sweet table for one of my best friend’s Woodland Themed baby shower. I must admit I wasn’t too sure what this consisted of, but when I dove in I was obsessed! An absolutely darling theme infused with cute woodland animals and outdoorsy rustic elements, a style that embodies everything that is “wild and free”. As all the elements are pretty neutral, it can be done for both little girls and boys! As I am all about the pretty little details that make …