I love being able to breastfeed my girl. But there is one thing I do not love about it . . . pumping. I really truly hate it. But as a working mama it is a necessity for me to pump while I am away from her. I am so grateful for my amazing pump. It allows me the chance to provide … [Read more...] about Nurse Purse: Making Pumping Pretty
Our Table is Full
When we came home from the hospital with Sawyer my heart was so happy I felt like it could burst at any moment. I sat on the sofa, my newborn daughter nestled into my breast and I could have cried from the bliss of it all. I watched as my two strong, healthy sons wrestled with … [Read more...] about Our Table is Full
Nine Newborn Must-Have Items
It’s hard to believe that I’ve had three babies and never shared some of my favorite newborn items with my readers! I have to admit, my list for my first baby would probably be way different than it is now. By the time you’ve had three babies your list of must-have items is … [Read more...] about Nine Newborn Must-Have Items
Stitch Fix #1 | Trying it Out
Have you heard of Stitch Fix? I feel like every blogger has tried it at least once and if not they are thinking about it. I learned about Stitch Fix a year ago. Then when I went to Influence Conference the founders did a presentation on how they started their business. I was … [Read more...] about Stitch Fix #1 | Trying it Out
My Breastfeeding Journey | Part II
Read Part I here When I found out I was pregnant again one of my first thoughts went to the challenges of breastfeeding. I could not get our struggles out of my head. Although I was excited to possibly get another shot at the whole thing I was nervous. I just didn’t know if my … [Read more...] about My Breastfeeding Journey | Part II
My Breastfeeding Journey | Part I
I have decided to write out my breastfeeding journey in three parts. That may seem like overkill but really I’m just separating my experiences by my three children. If I wrote about all three experiences it would be novel-length. I really don’t think I would be doing anyone any … [Read more...] about My Breastfeeding Journey | Part I
Sawyer Smiles
I have been terrible about getting my DSLR out to take photos of our girl. With my iPhone always within reach it’s so easy to grab it and take photos with it instead of my nice one. I am so out of practice. But the first year flies by so fast. I knew I had to get it out and start … [Read more...] about Sawyer Smiles
Suddenly Sawyer – A Birth Story
I think everyone who reads this blog or follows me on Facebook and Instagram knew how badly I wanted to go into labor at the end. Once I was considered full-term I immediately started doing all those natural things that are rumored to start up labor. I was ready. So ready for her … [Read more...] about Suddenly Sawyer – A Birth Story
Blue Nile Necklace Giveaway
Valentine’s Day is coming up quick and what better way to mark the occasion than with a beautiful new piece of jewelry for yourself (or a loved one)! When Blue Nile contacted me about offering one of my lucky readers this gorgeous sterling silver branch necklace I jumped at the … [Read more...] about Blue Nile Necklace Giveaway
Our sunshine has arrived
Sawyer Rebecca has arrived. And she’s absolutely perfect. Six pounds, twelve oz and 19 inches long. Birth story to come. We are so deeply in love and forever grateful. You are the sunshine of my life That’s why I’ll always be around, You are the apple of my eye, Forever … [Read more...] about Our sunshine has arrived