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Uncategorized | May 28, 2013

Lessons Learned Over a Long Weekend…

1. Weekends should always be 3 days. Who do I speak with to get that changed?
2. Ashley Slater from The Sweet Season is just as sweet in person as she is on her blog. I finally got to meet her over the weekend and told her we have to be real life friends asap. 
3. Following me on instagram (girlintheredshoes) is good. You got saw this sneak peak of Hudson’s photo session by Ashley. Oh my word, she is talented. 
 4. Sometimes you need a glass of wine to help you cope with all of the whine. Why didn’t someone tell me this earlier?
5. Everything is better on a stick. See also: everything is better with wine. 

6. Babies in hats are hilarious. 
7. Dogs don’t like birthday hats, even when you bribe them with a special birthday treat. (Wrigley is 4 years old today!!!)


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Comments

  1. Charlotte says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Love the lessons but most of all Wrigley!! Toooo cute!

  2. erin vancura says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Happy birthday wrigley!! The sweetest dog I know! And H in a hat? CUTEST THING EVER!!

  3. KRISTIN says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Happy Birthday Wrigley! Hudson in that baseball hat is TOO MUCH to handle! Holy cuteness! Glad you were able to get a little wine in…definitely necessary some days! 🙂

  4. erin vancura says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Ps- can't wait to see more from your shoot! So sweet!!

  5. KatiePerk says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Fantastic photos!!

  6. Life With Lauren says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Hudson is so cute and Happy Birthday to Wrigley!

  7. "B" says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Happiest of birthday to Wrigley. I also believe that babies in a hat are super cute, especially H! When you get those 3 day weekends every weekend – then you'll need 4 day weekends:)

  8. Cassandra @ The Life of CK and Nate says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I so agree about baby hats! No matter what I do my little boy's hats always get twisted to the side making him look like a little rapper

  9. natasha {schue love} says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Seriously, weekends should always be 3 days and Happy Birthday to sweet Wrigley!! xo

  10. Tara {The Silver Lining} says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Aww both of your babies look adorable in their hats!! Such a beautiful picture by Ashley – can't wait to see more! I second the motion to get all weekends turned into 3 days!! It was the best.

  11. Carolyn says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    That picture is ADORABLE!! 🙂

    And happy birthday Wrigley!!!

  12. Kenzie Ashcraft says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Happy Birthday Wrigley and you are getting cuter every day Hudson! 🙂

    XOXO JULIE!!!

  13. Ericka says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Hudson's pics are too cute! Can't wait to see more 🙂 And happy birthday Wrigley!!

  14. Lindsay says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Looks like a great weekend 🙂

  15. Emily says

    May 28, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    yep, sometimes wine is most definitely necessary for when those moments of whiny-ness are upon us! Happy Birthday Wrigley, you cute little thing. Can't wait to see the other pics of the photo shoot. Gorgeous sneak peek.

  16. Lindsey says

    May 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    The pictures of Hudson are just too cute! And yes wine is a must for Mommies!

  17. Sarah says

    May 28, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    You just can't beat an adorable pup in a birthday hat whether they like it or not! Ha!

  18. Colleen Sullivan says

    May 28, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    OH! I just love a baby boy in a baseball cap 🙂

    Looking forward to seeing the rest of your photos!

  19. michelle says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    happy birthday wrigley! that is such a great face. and why are babies like 8 times cuter and funnier in hats?

  20. Ashleigh says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Happy Birthday to Wrigley, awesome name my parents dog is also named Wrigley and looks very similar to yours. Also that blue high chair is awesome!

  21. Lexie Loo, Lily Boo, and Dylan Too! says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    I agree on the 3 day weekends!
    Love the last picture!

  22. Laura {happily ever} Parker says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Happy Birthday Wrigley!!

  23. Linda says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Well spoken and certainly true!!

  24. Erin R. says

    May 29, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Can't wait to see all of Hudson's professional pics. Glad you had a great three day weekend! Happy Birthday Wiggles!!!!

  25. SugarFreeAsh says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:42 am

    My pup turns 2 tomorrow! 🙂

  26. Candis @Candis Bo Bandis says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Wine to deal with the whine!! Haha! Yes!

  27. Katie says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    ashley is so talented! and you are beautiful! what a great picture!!

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