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Archives for September 2012

Uncategorized | September 27, 2012

Bump Progression

Bump Progression

I'm so glad I took weekly bump photos...it's so fun to look back and see how it grew! I remember thinking I was SO big at 24 weeks.....boy was I wrong! Probably the number one question I've received is where I got my chalkboard. My mom found it at an antique fair, but you could totally make one yourself out of an old painting....lots of ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 25, 2012

No-Sew Garland

No-Sew Garland

While I'm loving on my baby boy, my bff Erin, has volunteered to do a guest post for you! She has a six month old baby girl, Lexi, and made the CUTEST garland for her play room. Enjoy! Hi! I’m Erin, and I’m posting for Julie while she’s loving on her sweet, sweet baby boy. Julie and I go way, way back (like ALL the way back to college), and ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 20, 2012

Can you blame me?

Can you blame me?

I get to look at this face all day. I am in love and can't seem to find time to do much else. Can you blame me for not blogging lately? I promise I'll be back soon! ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 17, 2012

Babies don’t keep….

Babies don’t keep….

 The cleaning and scrubbing can wait til tomorrow For children grow up, I've learned to my sorrow So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep. ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 12, 2012

Hudson’s Nursery

Hudson’s Nursery

Welcome to Hudson's nursery! Sorry it took so long for me to get photos up! We are so happy with how it turned out. And although Hudson hasn't slept in there yet, we can tell he loves it too. View from the door. The walls are "light french gray" by Sherwin Williams. My mom made the curtains (the idea was totally inspired by Emily's ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 10, 2012

So….now we have a baby…..

So….now we have a baby…..

I can't believe it's been less than a week since we had Hudson. I can't even imagine life without him. It's true what everyone says....you fall in love instantly with your baby. Because Hudson was breech, we scheduled a c-section for my actual due date, September 5th. Most breech babies are born at 39 weeks, but we really wanted to wait until ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 6, 2012

Introducing……

Introducing……

He's here! Hudson Davis R. was born on his due date, September 5th, at 7:23 a.m.....just a few hours before our scheduled c-section....he was ready to meet us! 7 pounds, 9 oz, and 20 inches long. We are in love! ... Read More

Uncategorized | September 4, 2012

No Labor Weekend

No Labor Weekend

Today is my first day of maternity leave! So excited not to have to go in to work today! How was your Labor Day? Mine was labor free! We had a pretty wonderful weekend at my mom's lake cottage.  I mean really. It was gorgeous up there.   We relaxed. Ate good food. Went for long walks....you know, the usual. Wrigley ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

Always with her thumb in her mouth and her hand on Always with her thumb in her mouth and her hand on my face. Even when she was a little baby she would reach up and stroke my cheek. It’s her comfort position. And I’ve found myself documenting it with a picture or a note on my phone every chance I get, just in case it’s the last time. Babies don’t keep. But I will keep this memory forever.
The dollhouse is getting lots of love over here an The dollhouse is getting lots of love over here and it makes my heart so happy to see the girls loving something I put so much time and energy into making beautiful for them.
The dollhouse is done!!! I am in love with how it The dollhouse is done!!! I am in love with how it turned out and so are my girls!!!! Check out my blog post today for alllll the details!
Can I live here? I’m finishing up our dollhouse Can I live here? I’m finishing up our dollhouse makeover and can’t wait to share the inside details with you! It turned out so cute! But for now please enjoy the sweet updated  exterior complete with window boxes my mom made out of paint stir sticks and front porch planters I made out of shampoo caps.
Looking at those little hands clinging to mine jus Looking at those little hands clinging to mine just melts my heart into a million little pieces.
Snow day fun with my two best gals! ❄️❄️❄️
I spy....the cutest duo. I spy....the cutest duo.
My funny Valentines. ❤️❤️❤️ My funny Valentines. ❤️❤️❤️

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