Soleil is 3 months old and she is getting stronger and more aware of her environment every day. We have held strong with the exclusive breastfeeding, but we’ll see if I will be able to continue once I start working again! She is working hard on her tummy time and lifting her head, getting close… Continue reading 3 months // Soleil update
The gift giving season is upon us and for you last minute Christmas shoppers out there here is a guide to what to get your new mom friend! This doesn’t just have to be for Christmas… it can be for any new mom any time. Call them “push presents” if you will! These gifts will… Continue reading 20 Perfect Gifts for the New Mom
Don’t joke with your coworkers about going into labor… especially if a solar eclipse is involved, because it might actually happen! I was thinking it was impossible even though I had read that a lot of babies would be born during the solar eclipse and I had been having signs of labor that whole week… Continue reading Soleil’s Birth Story
After 3 months of Soleil’s life we finally had time to take some nursery photos with her! This tribal themed nursery has colors of gold, teal and coral. Arrows, feathers and deer heads adorn the walls and are found throughout the room. It is such a sweet little nursery, perfect for our baby girl! Links… Continue reading Soleil’s Tribal Themed Nursery
A lot has happened since my last post. Soleil (pronounced So-lay) decided to surprise us 3 weeks early on August 19, 2017 at 4pm on the dot. She is such a cute little peanut and I am so happy she entered our lives. Unfortunately, because she was 3 weeks early she has had some difficulty… Continue reading Double Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies
In preparation for this baby coming I have decided I am going to be making a bunch of freezer meals that I can just throw in the oven to have ready quickly without any preparation. I am planning on making shepherd’s pie, lasagna, chicken pot pie, and my favorite, enchiladas. The enchiladas are so good… Continue reading Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
A few years ago when my family was on a trip to Sonoma, California, Adam and I went on a jog to find a breakfast place. We came across the Sunflower caffé, a quaint little place for breakfast, lunch, wine and cocktails. We loved it so much we ate there every day that we were… Continue reading Indulgent Parfait
I have been doing a lot of research into what I need to get for baby when she comes. I have tried to stick to the necessities, but it seems as though I am always coming across something that I don’t need, but would be awesome to have. I added these “wants” to a list… Continue reading Fun Baby Accessories
At the end of April Adam and I took a trip overseas to Italy, Greece, France and Spain. When we weren’t on the cruise ship we were busy exploring all of the history and sights that this part of the world has to offer. During our stay in Venice we took an excursion to the Dolomite… Continue reading Roasted Beet Ravioli and Goat Cheese Sauce
We recently found out that we are having a little girl and since then I have been trying to think of a great nursery theme. I found one piece that I loved and decided to base the nursery around it. The feather mobile (#1) has an airy, tribal and boho feel to it, so I went… Continue reading Boho Tribal Nursery Decor
