June Bluum Box: 7 Months
I love Bluum for the cute products and getting to try new products I didn’t know about otherwise. But this is the third box (out of 4) I’ve received that is valued at less than what the box costs...
View ArticleLachlan meets The Twins
Two of my best friends from my high school ballet days came to meet Lachlan and explore Colorado earlier this month. We went to different high schools but met in our dance studio. Erin (blonde hair)...
View Article8 months
14 days late but here we go! This month Lachlan: Weighs 20 lbs His top two teeth cut through Celebrated his first Independence Day Went to his first parade Wore his first pair of real shoes Hates...
View ArticleFirst family vacay to the beach in Cape May NJ
When Lachlan was born we had planned on going home to visit family at some point, but we wanted to make it a vacation for us too, especially since it wasn’t going to be easy to fly with a baby and all...
View ArticleWhat the fuck is this “mommy brain” thing?
My brain is a jumbled mess, I have a hard time remembering words, and for some reason, I keep thinking it’s 2017. Is this “mommy brain” thing for real? Before I had Lachlan and would heard someone use...
View Article9 months old – Well, that was fast!
9 months flew in faster than ever. I don’t know if it was because I was late in writing up Lach’s 8 month post so it feels like that wasn’t all that long ago, or maybe just because we’ve been busy...
View ArticleAugust Bluum Box: 9 months
Bluum is a monthly subscription box for mom and baby. Receive items customized to your child’s age, milestones, and interests. You can choose the products yourself or let it be a surprise. I didn’t...
View Article10 months old: Won’t stop moving!
This month, Lachlan: Weighs 23 lbs Is crawling! No more moving backwards and sideways. He’s zooming all over the place! Makes a funny squealing noise as he crawls He can pull himself up to standing....
View ArticleI live for Fall weekends like these
The last two weekends have been full of fall fun. Yesterday I went to a friend’s baby sprinkle where I gave her a ripple baby blanket and a bonnet I had crocheted (I’ll be posting about them next week,...
View ArticleExploring Colorado: Tiny Town!
2 weekends ago, we went to a birthday party for a little guy turning 3 at Tiny Town. You can’t say the name without smiling, it’s so freakin cute. Tiny Town is full of lots and lots of miniature...
View ArticleExploring Colorado: Anderson Farms Pumpkin Festival
I’m seriously having the best Fall ever. On Friday we took an hour’s drive north with our friends to Anderson Farms to pick pumpkins. I wasn’t expecting it to be such a huge festival, complete with...
View Article11 months
Here we are, 11 months into this parenting thing and I really love this kid of ours. I realized that Halloween is going to be the last of Lachlan’s first holidays. At the moment, he’s going to be Jack...
View ArticleWeekend Roadtrip to Santa Fe (and 3 lessons learned as new parents)
We took a road trip to Santa Fe this past weekend. It was a 6 hour drive from here which wasn’t so bad. We left when Brian got home from work around 4pm so Lachlan would sleep most of the way because...
View ArticleHappy Halloween!
Since Lachlan was Jack Skellington for Halloween, I made him a Zero dog and Santa hat to go with it. Originally, the hat that came with the costume was Jack’s face, but Lachlan’s head was too tall for...
View ArticleOctober Bluum Box: 11 months
I missed doing a review of our 10 month box because something happened on Bluum’s end where the items I choose weren’t available, so they gave me the option to receive a surprise box or skip. And I...
View ArticleLessons Learned During My Baby’s First Year
This post was a whole year in the making. I started writing it shortly after Lachlan was born and I added to it with each lesson learned. I wanted to list them as they came to me. I hope any new mamas...
View ArticleA letter to Lachlan on his first birthday
Dear Lachlan, I can’t believe you’re one! One whole year. And we survived it together! Today is the oldest you’ve ever been and the youngest you’ll ever be. Gosh, you look like a completely different...
View Article1 Year Old!
This is our last monthly update post! It’s so hard to get a good picture anymore with how fast he moves, so as sad as I am that they are over, I’m relieved that I don’t have to make myself sweat with...
View ArticleLachlan’s First Birthday Party
Lachlan’s first birthday party was the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We had a great turn out, lot’s of friend’s came to help celebrate the day with food, cake and games. My mom made the food, I got...
View ArticleSo much stuff. Let’s catch up!
U.S. peeps, did you have a nice Thanksgiving? We did! And now the working out can begin. Whether I purposely waited to start the working out until after my 2nd most favorite holiday is just a lie I...
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