The fabric of my life.
Who doesn’t love a good Pinterest round up? Today’s guest blogger, Olivia @ A Mind Set On God, has put together her favorite DIY Baby Shower Gifts from across the web. If you’re anything like me, you know about 15 people giving birth over the next few months so this is incredibly helpful! Time to […]
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How in the world has it already been two weeks since my c-section? How is it possible that our family of four already feels… natural? How did I get to have a two-and-a-half year old and a two week old?! HOW IS LIFE JUST MOVING ON LIKE NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENED IN THE LAST 14 DAYS?! I […]
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Let’s just make this simple. Today’s guest blogger is so stinking ADORABLE. Like, I’m positive we would be real-life friends. Get your craft on with Jacqui, and don’t forget to check out her corner of the inter webs – Drink the Day! Hi everyone! I’m Jacqui and I blog over at Drink the Day. I’m newly 27, […]
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“What kind of garden do you come from?” “Oh, I don’t come from a garden.” “Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?” – Alice in Wonderland Babies are in bloom around here, friends. Between snuggly cuddles from my Frances, I’m co-hosting a family baby shower for my dear cousin. It seems like it was just yesterday that […]
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| introducing | June 1 | 8:10 a.m. | 7 lbs. 2 oz. | 20 in. You complete our hearts, baby girl. Welcome to the family. — Photos by Ardent Owl Photography
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So… funny story. I posted my call for guest bloggers in an enormous Facebook group full of bloggers from all over the world. When Madeline responded, I was obviously excited – she has an adorable baby boy, and was going to write about her experiences in motherhood. Perfect, right? Turns out she’s currently living in […]
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My dearest Dorothy, On the day before you were due to enter this world, I wrote you a letter. I guaranteed you a lot, and set lofty goals for myself as a mother. I promised that I would raise you to be strong. I promised that I would help you achieve your dreams. I promised that I […]
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I had big plans for this week… originally. With it being the last week before the Cottens officially become a family of four, I wanted to schedule in lots of quality time for Dorothy. But, true to second child form, life is not slowing down around us in the final days before Baby C2’s arrival. It’s […]
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Guys, I’m so excited! Today is the first day of my weekly “maternity leave” guest blogger series, and I’m thrilled to have EIGHT awesome ladies to introduce to you over the course of the next two months. New reads for you + a little extra QT with my new family of four for me = WIN! We’re […]
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Happy Friday! With only 12 more days remaining in my pregnancy (can I get a HALLELUJAH?!), I thought it would be appropriate to share my current third trimester favorites today. I can truly attribute my sanity, even at my gigantic uncomfortable size, to these five things. One || Raw Shea Cupuacu Mommy Stretch Mark Butter […]
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