Since we moved into this house in 2019, I’ve had big dreams for her big girl bedroom. Pink was an obvious choice while she’s still so young, but I went with a much warmer pink than I did in her nursery, and I DID let her choose from the paint swatched I brought home. (*It’s
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Family Photos 2021
Photography by DoubleYou Photography My heart is so happy with these pictures of our completed family of four! The last time we had a session with Kejt of Double You Photography was while I was 9 months pregnant with Bennett (HERE). Now that he is a year old and is starting to stand and walk,
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Five Faves | July 2021
Gucci Crossbody Drink Dispenser Studded Bustier Magnetic Baby-proofing Baby Friendly Ottoman July was my birthday month, so the Gucci bag (swoon!) and the studded bustier were not like my other typical purchases and favorites. But oh so fabulous! And Bennett started standing and getting into everything so the magnetic cabinet locks and round ottoman were
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Five Faves | April & May ’21
The California Beach Co. Pop ‘n Go Playpen I can’t say enough about this Playpen!!! We researched for a long time and kept coming back to this one. We’ve brought it to the pool several times already to just pop up and pop the baby in for naptime. We have also used it in the
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Five Faves | March ’21
Five of my favorite purchases from the past month… Prepworks 6pc Prokeeper Baker’s Storage set OXO POP food storage containers Diffuser for Bennett’s room Reusable Microfiber Makeup Removing Cloths Saalt Period Cup Ergobaby 360 All-Position Baby Carrier My March faves were a little bit tougher, simply because I’m still waiting on some favorite things that
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Bump Style
Maternity | Family & Flower Crowns
Maternity with the Family …and flower crowns, of course! This was it. This was the Pinterest inspired maternity shoot I’d been dreaming about ever since my very first positive pregnancy test. Almost 5 years ago. My first due date was in July so I knew it would be warm and I could take pictures outside.
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Mom Life | Mother-Daughter Lifestyle Session
This Summer was different for everyone, but especially different for me being pregnant and preparing for our second child. Not only am I navigating this pandemic, but also trying to stay present and cherish my last Summer with Lillian as an only child. Usually I am the one behind the camera snapping and recording her
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Maternity | In-Home Session
Lauri Baker Organic Imagery In-home Maternity Session A few weeks back, when I was 26 weeks, a local photographer, Lauri Baker, came over to do a private, in-home maternity session. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when she arrived, wearing a mask, while toting her backdrops and equipment. She set everything up in our
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Mommy & Me | Matching for Mother’s Day
Mommy & Me | Mother’s Day 2020 Matching with my mini me will never get old… to me, at least. Maybe to her! But I found us both these sweet navy and white gingham sundresses weeks, if not months ago. I knew that I wanted to wear them for Mother’s Day pics with Lillian. That
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Baby No 2 | Gender Reveal
IT’S A BOY!!!! That’s right! Baby Henesy is a boy. We were blessed with a daughter and now we’ll have a son to complete our family. I would’ve been ecstatic either way (I mean two little girls would’ve been adorable), but I’m feeling lucky to have one of each and to give my husband a
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Bump Style | NOM Maternity
3-tiered light blue pinstripe dress Ruffle sleeved navy and white gingham dress Bump Style with NOM Maternity At just 12 weeks I’m already showing and bumping out a lot sooner than with my first pregnancy. I’ve already grown out of almost all of my pants, even the bigger ones I bought for postpartum. So with
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Spring Style | Floral Dress at the Domes
Nothing says Spring like a flowy floral dress. Okay, maybe tulips and budding leaves and birds chirping…. But until then, we’ll prep for Spring style and visit the Domes, Milwaukee’s giant Horticulture conservatory. Lillian also loves visiting the domes and she goes almost everywhere with me. I also wanted to take this opportunity to get