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Archives for April 2013

Uncategorized | April 30, 2013

Well…it finally happened

Well…it finally happened

Someone walked in on me while I was pumping at work. Oh the horror! Even though my door was locked. And my curtain was pulled shut. (You can read about my pumping at work process here). I knew it was bound to happen eventually. But still. No one ever comes in to my office if the door is closed and locked...unless it's the cleaning staff (who know ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 29, 2013

Please explain…..

Please explain…..

Please explain why my baby is growing up so fast. We officially have a crawler in our house! Hudson is ON THE MOVE. And it is so exciting! And terrifying! Baby proofing is in full force at our house.  Please also explain why crawling = attitude. Someone thinks he's too cool for school cute sunglasses now that he can ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 26, 2013

Shout it Out

Shout it Out

A big fat thank you to the lovely ladies who sponsored me this month! You all are amazing and I LOVED working with each of you. Check out their awesome blogs and shops below. The good news is that new spots are open now for May! You can view all of my sponsoring options at the top of my navigation bar under "sponsor." This month I also have a new ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 24, 2013

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sara from Running From the Law

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Sara from Running From the Law

Grab your tissues for this one. This amazing and sweet mommy melts my heart. Hi!  I'm Sara from Running From the Law.  I'm an attorney, blogger and new mama to Baby Mac (ten months old).  I'm thrilled to be here guest blogging for the amazing Julie.  I am honored to be able to share my story in the hopes that maybe I can ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 23, 2013

One of those days….

One of those days….

It's been one of those days. If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don't you should!) you know that my husband was super sick over the weekend. And then my mother-in-law came over to help me and she got sick too (bless her heart). I guess we have the plague at our house! So Sunday night was spent disinfecting the entire house and praying Hudson ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 22, 2013

The days are long, but the years are short

The days are long, but the years are short

Over the weekend we were able to spend some time with our good friends, Mo and Ali and their handsome little guy Logan. Logan is about two months older than Hudson....it is amazing how time flies. Kelly, from one of my favorite blogs, Kelly's Korner, always mentions that when raising little kids the days are long but the years are short. And man, ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 18, 2013

Adventures in Baby Food Making

Adventures in Baby Food Making

****Praying for everyone in West, Texas and in Boston today. Holding my family extra tight.  My husband and I made the decision to make Hudson's baby food ourselves. It saves money, is good for baby, and is surprisingly easy! For some reason I was dreading this stage...I thought it would take so much time. I have been pleasantly surprised at ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 17, 2013

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meg from Meg O. on the Go

The Breastfeeding Diaries: Meg from Meg O. on the Go

Hi! My name is Meg O. and I blog over at Meg O. on the Go! I am so happy that Julie asked me to post for her in this series because I am huge breastfeeding advocate! I am a full-time working mother to Kennedy, who is 14 months old. I'm a high school theatre teacher and director (let me tell you, it's a busy job) and a self-proclaimed beauty lover. ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 16, 2013

Monogrammed Necklace: A Giveaway

Monogrammed Necklace: A Giveaway

Happy Tuesday! Remember last week when I mentioned I had a surprise for all of you if you voted for me in the OnlineShoes styling contest? (Please still vote! I'm loosing!!!) Well, here is your surprise! My friend and sponsor Sabrina  from LouLou Sucre is giving one lucky The Girl in the Red Shoes reader a super cute monogrammed ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 15, 2013

Baby-Proof Gallery Wall

Baby-Proof Gallery Wall

When we first decorated Hudson's nursery gallery wall, I knew we would have to come up with a solution to secure everything to the wall in case little hands got curious and tried to pull everything down! When Hudson turned 7 months old it was finally time to do something about it. He isn't standing up yet but he probably will before I know ... Read More

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I love them so much it hurts and then also need th I love them so much it hurts and then also need them to leave me alone sometimes. That’s motherhood for ya.
Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after this crazy year! To manage stress, I try to take frequent breaks, remember to smile and laugh every day, carve out some alone time every morning, exercise daily, and turn to friends and other resources available to me if I need extra support. Check out more healthy stress management tips from Ambetter from Meridian: https://lnk2.io/wFTgVcc #BetterIs
I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.
Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajama Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajamas thanks for asking.
“You’re so pretty mama - can I have a cookie p “You’re so pretty mama - can I have a cookie please?” Well twist my arm....🍪
Gentle. That’s the word I’ve chosen for 2021. Gentle. That’s the word I’ve chosen for 2021. Gentle with my children. Gentle with my family. Gentle with myself. Gentle with those who believe differently than I do. Couldn’t we all use a little more gentleness? After 8 years of raising babies and a crazy 2020 it’s what my mind, body, and soul needs. And my kids and family need it from me too. Have you chosen a word for 2021? If so, let me know what it is! (and thank you @bluegrassred for the word inspo! I heard her talk about it a few times on @pantsuitpolitics and I couldn’t get it out of my head. Exactly what I need for this year!)

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