Park Fun

One of our favorite things to do as a family is go to a nearby park to play. We like to get out and do something fun with Holden - something we know he will enjoy and that will burn off some of his...

Mother's Day 2013

I took the babies "home-home" to visit Shon's parents and my parents for Mother's Day weekend. We went on Saturday and came back Sunday afternoon. It was a nice couple of days with family!...

Newborn Photo Session {Family}

And for the last of our newborn photos... the family shots! I love these so much. It was pretty challenging to get any of Holden and Brooks together. It was pretty challenging to get any with...

Newborn Photo Session {Mommy}

Today, some photos of me with my babe(s) from our newborn photo session. Photos by: Emily Kay Studio Photos of just Brooks here.Photos of Brooks' nursery here.Photos featuring Daddy here.

Newborn Photo Session {Daddy}

Today, I'm sharing some photos of my hubby, Shon, from our photo session.I looooove these pictures.Handsome hubby and beautiful babies...what's not to love?!These are also some of the best pictures...

Brooks {1 Month}

Brooks turned one month old on May 2nd!(Pics taken late at 6 weeks old...oops.) - At your one month appointment, you weighed 10 lbs. 12 oz. and were 21 3/4 in. long! (Birth weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. 19...

Having 2 Kids - Q&A {Part 5}

Today we are wrapping up this q&a series with all of the 'other' questions! If any more questions come up, feel free to ask me, Rachel, or Natalie! What is your favorite thing about having two...

Having 2 Kids - Q&A {Part 4}

Happy Monday! Rachel, Natalie, and I are going to tackle the questions about the kiddos as siblings, one on one time, and jealousy issues today! When do you have special alone time with your first?...

Newborn Photo Session {Nursery}

These photos from our lifestyle newborn session were taken in Brooks' nursery. I'm really happy with how his nursery turned out. I think it is simple, soft, and sweet. It is a pretty small room, so...

Having 2 Kids - Q&A {Part 3}

Today in the 'Having 2 Kids' series, Rachel, Natalie and I are answering questions about sleep and schedules! Is it even possible to get them both to nap at the same time? Natalie: As of right now,...

Having 2 Kids - Q&A {Part 2}

Today, Natalie, Rachel and I are back with more answers about having 2 kiddos! Most of these are the logistical questions-i.e. how do you do_____? *(Reminder - Natalie & I have two kids under 2 and...

Having 2 Kids - Q&A {Part 1}

Last week, Natalie, Rachel and I opened up a Q&A on having two kids. (Natalie and I have two kids under 2 and Rachel has two kids 2 and under.) You guys had a lot of questions! So we're back this...

Newborn Photo Session {Brooks Andrew}

When Brooks was 10 days old, we had a newborn session at our house. Our photographer calls it a "lifestyle" newborn session. It took place in our home and was very laid-back. We got some of Holden...

Holden at 19 Months...

Here I go again with a monthly post. Every month I think I won't do one...but then I do! Holden turned 19 months old on April 27th. Apparently time ain't slowin' down any time soon... Some new...

Having 2 Kids - Q&A

Go check out my friend Natalie's blog today to read about a Q&A post on being a mom of 2 that I'm going to be participating in. Natalie, Rachel, and I are all moms of two small children and will...

How Great Thou Art...

Today, we went to church with Brooks for the first time. We went to our "home church" which is where my dad pastors and is in our hometown- an hour away from where we live. The boys and I stayed...

Brooks - Hospital Pics

The hospital where we delivered has a contract with a professional photography company that comes around to do newborn photos. It's a free service but of course the photos cost you. We didn't get...

Big Brother Holden - How He's Adjusting...

I know a lot of you are wondering how Holden is adjusting to being a big brother. While pregnant, I was so worried about how having another baby would affect Holden. I felt like he was so little...

Holden at 18 Months...

I'm going to do a little different format this time just because I think it will be easier/quicker and that's essential these days. ;) Holden turned 18 months on March 27th. At 18 months, you......

The Birth of Brooks Andrew

Tuesday, April 2nd started off as a pretty normal day. I was 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant and had an OB appointment at 12:40. We were pretty much not expecting anything to happen at this...

Brooks Andrew

Easter 2013 (warning: detailed & picture packed!)

We spent Saturday and Easter Sunday in our hometown with our families. Being 39 weeks pregnant and supposedly near birthing a child, we weren't sure if we should make the hour trek (1.5 hours from...

Baby #2 - 39 Weeks

39 weeks?!?!I think it is safe to say that pretty much nobody thought Brooks would still be in my belly right now!Since Holden came on his own at 37 weeks on the dot, we kind of assumed he wouldn't...

You know you're full term when...

My friend, Natalie, did a couple of these posts when she was pregnant and I thought they were fun...so I figured I would take a stab at it since I'm now in this position. ;) *Started post at 37...

My Heart at the Park

I'm no photographer... never claim to be. I leave that to the professionals. I'm just a mom with an average camera who likes to take pictures of her child. :) Lately, I've been feeling like I want...

Baby #2 - Weeks 33, 34, 35, 36

Was my last pregnancy update really at 30 weeks? EEK! I have failed! I feel like it was just yesterday I wrote a pregnancy update. Second pregnancies (and all subsequent ones I presume) go by so...

Dear Big Brother To Be...

Dear sweet Holden, I don't even know what I want to say. I just want to tell you something... something epic... before you become a big brother. Something profound. But I'm pretty sure I am just...

Valentine's Day 2013

I know it was a month ago... but I have some pictures that must be documented. On Valentine's Day, Holden and I met up with our friends Megan and Lola. We ate at Applebees and went to a kids'...

Holden at 16/17 Months...

I got behind on doing Holden's 16 month post and so at some point decided to do a combined 16 & 17 month post and it is still a little late... but better late than never. I told myself I wouldn't...

Phone Photo Dump Tuesday?!

I am really behind on blogging but have lots of pictures I would like to share/have recorded on the blog. So, my apologies for a big ol' photo dump post to attempt to get a bit caught up. I'm lazy...