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Oh Hey Friday…nice to see you again. This week my post is brought to you entirely by iPhone photos. #pregnant #lazy

{one} Yep, I’m still pregnant. 39 weeks and 2 days. And it would be kind of awesome if baby decided to come today. Jon and I were married on October 5th. Hudson was born on September 5th. So June 5th would work for us pretty nicely. Come on baby!
{two} I’ve been doing my best to fill up Hudson’s love tank before the baby arrives. We’ve done lots of fun things and cuddled on the couch and in bed more times than I can count. He knows something is up and has been crazy cranky and clingy. And don’t get me started on bedtime. It’s been up to a three hour battle. And I’m exhausted. I’m trying to remind myself that his whole world is going to change and he just needs a little extra mommy time. But dang, it’s been a rough week on this super pregnant mommy. 
{three} This week a friend brought this quote to my attention and it has helped me get through the rough patches: “It will be gone before you know it. The fingerprints on the wall appear higher and higher. Then suddenly they disappear.” – Dorothy Evslin. It pretty much puts everything in to perspective, right?
{four} I totally forgot to blog about our May Citrus Lane box! Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription service for your little one. Click here for 40% off your first box AND free shipping. I age Hudson up by 6 months in the system and we’ve always been happy with our surprises each month. And Hudson loves getting a special box in the mail just for him. This month we got Portions to Go from Goodbyn. We have a few other containers from Goodbyn and love them, so I was excited to see these in our box. They will come in handy once Hudson starts real school! We also got this fun Finger Paint Set by Manhattan Toy Co. It came with several fun “tools” to paint with and the paint is kind of gelatin like. It’s really different and Hudson loves it! Also in our box were some Sand Toys (Master Bricklayer Set) by Hape (which hello, huge hit in our house) and Sunscreen Bands from Sunburn Alert. They let you know when you child has been in the sun too long or may need more sunscreen. We don’t really need these in our house since I am the Queen of Sunscreen, but Hudson likes that they have a “big green guy” (the Hulk) on them. 
{five} Silly boy. Hudson is very particular lately about his clothes. You can’t see it, but he has on his jammies and boots that are too big and on the wrong feet. He totally rocked this look all day. I’m picking my battles, that’s for sure. 
I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Please send good baby vibes my way!

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  1. Wow, 39 weeks, so exciting MAMA! YOu look great and love all your pictures with your lil man! Have a fabulous weekend, pretty lady!

  2. Oh my goodness–he has his own seat on your tummy! haha You look fabulous, girl! Baby watch continues!!!

  4. Yay I hope it's baby day for you!!! Haha Scarlett is also known to rock the boots on the wrong feet and PJs. Like you said, I pick my battles!!

  6. Come on baby!! But you look so good I'm sure you could last another few weeks… The rule is you have to hit hot mess status before the babe will make its debut.

  8. Hope that baby comes soon for you! I know these last couple of days and weeks are tough, but you are almost to the end! Hang in there:)

  14. awh! I love the first picture with him on your cute belly 🙂 and I really like that quote! Although I don't have kids, it's good advice for the future to enjoy all the moments I have with my kids before they grow up and start their own families.sending baby vibes that this one helps keep up the 5th tradition!
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  15. You look adorable!! Hope your baby comes today on the 5th (I am a math teacher, so love numbers stuff like this!) My in laws were married June 27, my sister in law was born February 27, brother in law on November 27 & my husband was due on May 27, but arrived early on May 18. They love the number 27 in his family 🙂

  16. Oh man. Toddlers. HAHA! Weston has been really clingy lately too! "no mom-mom!" for everything! MOM-MOM NEEDS A BREAK. 🙂 But that quote is so true – it'll be gone way too fast and I'll miss that little toddler voice!

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Happy Friday everyone! Let’s do this….FIVE things:
{one} I’m usually home with Hudson on Wednesday all day, but this week our schedule got messed up and I am home with him today instead…..hello fun Friday! I’ve asked him what he wants to do today and he said choo-choo. So, I need to find a train of some sort, I guess?

{two} I had maternity photos taken last week with Katie Grace Photography and I a SO happy we braved the cold to do them! I had zero nice pictures of me during this pregnancy so it is so nice to have some documentation of this baby bump! But holly belly button. My belly button is flat, but you can totally see my weird/flat/bump of a button through my dress….haha! I promise to overshare the photos next week!
{three} Hudson’s school sent us this photo of him in the sandbox with his buddies yesterday. And I could just die from the cuteness. How come he won’t hold still and pose like this for me?
{four} I posted this on Instagram last night…..Dear Grey’s Anatomy, I just can’t take it. ALL THE FEELINGS. I’ve been watching this show since the beginning and there are no words for this. If you are watching you know exactly what I’m saying!
{five} Dang, I’ve got nothing for #5. My husband has a horrible cold and my hips still hurt so much that it’s super hard to walk….so we are a HOT mess over at our house! I’m so thankful for my mom who has stepped in and helped us out all week…what would we do without moms?
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  1. I am with you on Greys. I had all the feels last week during the show. Too much!!
    Hudson is so cute! I hope you enjoy your day together today (and that you find some trains haha)! Happy Friday!!

  2. Omg, Hudson with his buds is just too cute! And thank goodness for moms! I hear there's a day to acknowledge their amazingness coming up soon ;). Have a great weekend!

  5. Hooray for a fun Friday at home with Hudson!!!!! Hope your husband and your hips feel better. I know this might not be funny, but all I can think about now is 'these hips don't lie'hahah!

  6. Ooh I can't wait to see more maternity photos!!! And Liam is a huge sandbox lover too, so I think we may design one for our backyard… Cause ya know, now seems like the perfect time to take on a project! 😉

  7. I'm particularly fond of your number 5. Lol. Moms are the best. Mine is here as I type because somehow my sister's flight got delayed here in Houston and I had to rush her to the ER for some antibiotics. Now we're all camped out here at my house. Moms. What would we do without them?

    And don't even get me started about Grey's! Ugh… I will be watching last night's episode today. I'll be bawling, I'm sure.

    Happy weekend, my dear!

  11. Grey's Anatomy, my daughter has been sad all week over this. Like you, she has watched from season one and she actually cried while telling me about it. I'm not a faithful watcher as some. I have to agree about moms – watching my two grandchildren so my daughter and her husband are in Mexico for an anniversary trip. Yes, I tell her all the time, "moms are wonderfu." LOL! Enjoy yours!

  12. Julie, you have the BEST hair. Seriously! I think it's the prettiest red I've ever seen and I always love your curls.

    Hope you're having a fun and relaxing Friday, and that everyone in your house starts feeling better soon. Thank goodness for moms! 🙂

  13. My belly button is doing the same thing! It's flat but showing up in my clothes. What gives?!

    That sandbox picture of Hudson is the best thing ever!

  16. I honestly haven't kept up with Grey's for a few years now, and knowing what I know now, I am kind of glad. I could not handle what just happened. At all. Why, Shonda, WHY!?! Your sweet boy looks so cute in all of these photos. And I SO know what you mean. I feel like other people get the best photos of Caleb, but any time I pull out the camera, Caleb automatically goes into "duck and hide" mode where it is impossible to get a shot of his adorable face (that's not blurry, lol!)

    Have a great weekend, sweet Mama! Can't wait to see the rest of the photos!:)

  18. Hudson with his buddies is just TOO cute! I wish Mason's school would send me pictures. When he was in daycare, she would, and I LOVED it but they don't do that now. I'd just love to see him with his little friends!
    LOVE the maternity photos! Can't wait to see more next week!
    Also, Grey's, OH MY GOSH. I've missed a couple weeks and saw this week's and boy was I confused and feeling all the feelings too. I've watched from the beginning and don't know how they're going to pull it off without Derek!

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Three cheers for Friday! It’s been a long week and I so ready for some rest and relaxation this weekend.

{one} Wait, forget rest and relaxation this weekend. We have SO much to do….#1 on my list is paint the baby’s room. We have less than 9 weeks until he/she makes an appearance so we need to get on this now. 
{two} Hudson is finally adjusting to sleeping in his big boy bed. Hallelujah! High fives all around! I’ll write a post about everything we did right (and did wrong) soon, I promise. He’s so cute in his big bed, I just can’t take it! We need to take his crib out of his room this weekend too….it’s still hanging out in there because (1) we are procrastinators, (2) we didn’t plan on transitioning him until this weekend, and (3) we can’t get it through the door without taking it apart and see item (1) i.e. procrastinators. 
{three} It’s been raining over here the past couple of days and I love it! Rainy days spent cuddled up on the couch are my favorite….but a certain 2 year old doesn’t feel the same way, so splashing in puddles with the baby bump in tow it is! 
{four} We have family/maternity photos coming up in a couple of weeks and I have no clue what to wear. I’m thinking I want a white lace dress, but can’t find the perfect one. I love this one, but it will probably be cold, so I’ll need a sweater or jacket. Anyone want to be my stylist? I pay in virtual hugs and instagram shout-outs. 
{five} Who else is obsessed with Fixer Upper? I’ve told my husband on several occasions that we should move to Waco Texas just so Joanna and Chip can make over a house for us. I seriously LOVE everything they do…and they are so cute together. I could watch their show all day…it’s my favorite. 

Have a great weekend!

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  2. yay for big boy bed success!!! Love those Dino sheets too! He looks so grown up under all those comfy covers!! Happy Friday! Can we get over the rain and skip to warm and sunny?! I love the rain but I want my driveway poured and grass planted!!

  3. Rainy days in the spring make me happy, I don't complain because I know they bring beautiful flowers!

    I love Fixer Upper!!! They are the sweetest couple, right?

  6. My husband and I watch Fixer Upper and he has mentioned on countless occasions that we should move to Waco just for Chip and Joanna to fix a house up for us!! Have a wonderful weekend!

  7. That lace maternity dress looks just like the one Joanna is wearing in the photo below, which is pretty cute paired with that denim jacket . . . just saying!

  8. Yay big boy bed!!! I'm so happy the transition was smooth (I'm telling you. It's not bad!). And did you see Lauren margetic's maternity picture? Gorgeous white lace dress… Probably the same one. But she lucked out with warm weather sooo zero help over here.

  12. Yay, Hudson! Way to go on making the transition! Ashley from Words About Waverly wore a long, white dress for Easter that was absolutely precious. I went to check it out because I LOVED it, and it was from Target. Maybe try there? You can find the link to it in her Easter post I think!:)

  13. Love the Gaines! Joanna has the best style and the prettiest clothes. She always looks great but never over dressed. Hudson looks so cozy in his big boy bed! We're talking about getting O a full on b-e-d soon. They look so tiny in a twin!

  16. Um, I have a serious crush on both Joanna and Chip…I love them and they way they interact!! I LOVE that Hudson is adjusting…I can't wait to hear all of your tips – we may try this weekend because I am FIVE weeks from my due date, and Cameron is still in the nursery…I have just a few things on my to do list!! 🙂 Have a good weekend!!

  17. Oh yeah, I'm absolutely obsessed with Fixer Upper. It is just the greatest. Love them.

    Have you done a post about what you're going to be doing with the nursery? What color are you painting? I can't wait to see! I love nurseries!

  19. i could watch fixer upper all the time. i love it. they are almost too perfect! and look at your big boy! yeah hudson!

  20. I've told my husband the EXACT same thing!!! "Let's move to Waco (where we could afford a house!) and have Chip and Joanna fix it up for us!". No joke. LOVE their show and love them!
    Hudson is SO cute in that big boy bed! Love his sheets!

  21. Looking forward to hearing how you got him to stay in his bed, we are struggling with our 3 yr old. He goes to bed in his bed, but then he's in ours by midnight or so. I have to say, those hunters look so cute with your baby bump, can't wait to see the family pics! Good luck finding a dress.

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It’s finally Friday! This week has been a rough one for me mentally and physically….I’m glad to see it end! Let’s do this….five things….
{one} Our Citrus Lane box arrived and it is possibly our most favorite one ever! Everything was spot on and super cute. Click here for 50% off your first box and free shipping. You can cancel at any time. This month Hudson got the cutest space apron from Handstand Kids, honey graham sticks from back to Nature, a dinosaur wallet from Stephen Joseph, which was perfect timing because I had just told my husband we should get Hudson a pretend wallet because he is obsessed with mine. As soon as Hudson saw it he asked for some “monies” to go in it. Love him. We also got a reusable sticker bad from Melissa & Doug….we had one of these before and Hudson used it so much we wore it out, so I was glad to get a new one. Hudson loves all the trucks, cars, and choo-choos! Such a fun box!
{two} Hudson has become the king of stalling bed time. Our routine is ridiculous. He takes a bath and then requests to get in our bed to watch TV/read books/jump on daddy/play with toys/eat applesauce. Seriously as soon as I’m trying to wind him down he asks for ALL THE THINGS. And I’m about to loose my mind. He knows it’s bedtime and is pulling out all the stops to try and drag it out as long as possible. He’ll even say he’s pooped his diaper in order to stall going to bed. Little stinker.

{three} My most favorite Kendra Scott necklace is on sale for 25% off at Nordstrom right now, thanks to their awesome price matching policy. I already had the “chalcedony” color so I decided to pick up the white pearl one too. LOVE. I get compliments every time I wear it. Seriously, get this necklace!

{four} This one is for the grandmas…and the aunts. I proudly present the ABC-Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Medley. 
{five} My husband and I loved reading all your boy name and girl name ideas…..keep them coming please, we need HELP. 
Have a great weekend!
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  2. Hopefully with some time the bedtime stalling will stop….maybe? 🙂 Hope your Friday and weekend is better than the rest of your week! Good luck with choosing a name–there are so many good ones to choose from 🙂

  3. Sorry your week has been tough, hopefully your weekend will be wonderful!

    How cool would it be if you chose a name from here, so awesome!

  4. I guess the bedtime stalling thing is the norm! Noah and all his friends are doing this now too! I was just saying yesterday that I feel like we start to wind down with bath and then noah gets riled up (with the help of my husband) right before bed! I hope this stops soon!

  5. Haha! Your little bedtime staller cracks me up – applesauce? Poopy diaper? Whatever it takes, lol! Hoping it's just a (short) phase for your sake, Mama. Because even though it's kind of funny, it's also tough! We just went through a phase like that and I don't want to deal with it again anytime soon! Happy Friday, sweet Julie:)

  6. I LOVED the Citrus Lane box this month!! We saved the wallet and apron for his Easter basket, and I can't wait for Cam to see! We have the BIGGEST staller at bedtime, so I started using a routine with stickers as a reward. What time does Hudson go to bed? I always feel like we put him to bed too late, but, of course, he never wants to go to bed earlier.

  8. girl. this was happening with kaye! it was taking her until around 10 pm to fall asleep every night. not only was that suuuuper annoying because i wanted some "me" time, but it also broke my heart knowing that she wasn't sleepy. what i'm saying is…we dropped her nap. now she falls asleep before seven…well for the past week she has. also. there's no stalling. she's asleep within minutes.

  9. I think this was our favorite Citrus Lane box too! The apron was a HUGE hit! Our son has been stalling bedtime, he will say as we are walking out the door, "Mom! I need something…" Then has to brainstorm something to tell us. Hopefully Hudson gets better about it and you get some rest this weekend!

  10. that apron! and that wallet! so so cute! and i might just need to snag a necklace. i mean theyre on sale–which is the only reason i need to nab one!

  11. Our little guy is doing that same stalling thing: One more book! I need a drink! Song? One more song?! Make a tent? One more book! 😀 If you find some magic secret to ending the madness, let me know!! Happy Weekend!

  12. Scarlett has been stalling bedtime too lately, she just does whatever she can to stay awake, including telling me she's pooped her diaper haha!

  13. Yep. Stalling at bedtime. Always. Lucky for her daddy isn't as much of a nazi as mom is :p

    We looooove those reusable sticker pads. We can play with them for a super long time and it's so fun!

  18. That space apron is just too adorable! And I love Melissa & Doug- I buy their adorable stuff as gifts for nieces/friend's kids all the time! I am obsessed w/ those Kendra Scott necklaces but I can't bring myself to spend that on one piece of jewelry… ugh! Hoping my hubby is picking up my hints since my bday is right around the corner 😉

  19. Ha callie used to be a huge staller too… but she just kinda stopped. A friend of mine had to make a bedtime routine sticker chart for her kid to keep her on track — and it totally worked! But she like lives on routine so it played to the kids style. Just an idea if someone didn't already suggest it! 🙂

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Happy Friday! Let’s do this…..

{one} I took Hudson to get his hair cut this week. Why do little boys have to grow up so fast? I’m never 100% satisfied with his cut….no matter where we go. But it’s probably because the hairdresser only has so much time of him sitting still…and then it’s just all down hill from there. So I guess we’ll take what we can get!

{two} My friend recently introduced me to Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray and oh my word, it’s my new favorite product! I spray my face after my make up is done in the morning and it helps it last all day. It’s not perfect, but sooooo much better than without this spray! It’s light and fresh and I can’t even feel it once it dries. Trust me on this one, it’s a keeper.

{three} Thanks to it being winter and this pregnancy, my skin has been super dry. Enter Aveeno Skin Relief Cream. I slather this on at bedtime and wake up soft and moisturized in the morning. I’ve tried tons of creams and this is the only one that has worked for me. And it makes my skin feel so good. I even put it on my face!

{four} I just have to document this, so I’ll remember it forever. Hudson LOVES applesauce in a pouch. We go through a TON of them each week. Anyway, we picked up some chocolate pudding pouches at Costco a week or so ago and they have a brown cow on the box. Hudson calls his applesauce “apple” and has now been asking for the pudding by saying “cow apple?” So of course, that’s what we call them too. Love that boy. 
{five} These cups. We totally need them. Hudson knows how to fill up his water glass and they are just too cute not to buy, am I right?
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Enjoy your weekend!
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  4. Those cups are so functional and adorable. I'd say, yes, those are a must have. I hate giving haircuts to little boys. They look about one year older just because of a few quick snips. Have a great weekend!

  6. Love the cow apple story!! Kids are so stinkin' cute! 🙂
    Definitely need to try that UD make up setting spray!
    Hope you have a great weekend with your munchkin!

  7. Cow apple – so cute!! 🙂 I need to bring in Weston for his FIRST haircut and this is exactly why I'm so scared. I love his fuzzy hair so much, and I'm scared they'll mess it up!!!

  8. Definitely gonna give that aveeno lotion a try. Nothing is working for my dry, itchy pregnancy skin and it's driving me crazy! And too cute about the cow apple puddings. I love the way toddlers communicate 🙂

  11. Each time the hairdresser asks us what style we'd like I reply, "whatever we can get". Style??? What's that? Good luck just getting it above his ears.

  13. I actually found apple sauce in a pouch at Costco this weekend! (Real apple vs cow apple – which we do have too by the way lol). Mason was as happy as happy can be and I bought 2 because we will probably never find it again!

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I’m back for Oh Hey/5 on Friday! It seems like it’s been a while but I’m slowly getting back into my blogging grove. 

{one} Please ignore my stellar photography…..Hudson has started asking for “1 minute” when we ask him to do something, like eat dinner, take a bath, or clean up his toys. He points one little finger in the air and says “1 minute” over and over. We just about died the first time he did it (and captured it on Instagram!) because we never have done that in our house with him. So he must have learned it at school. Now he’s turned in to quite the little negotiator always asking for “1 minute”. He’s started now asking for “1 cookie” or “1 cracker” only to eat his one helping and then ask for one more. This kid. He kills me. 

{two} After a not white Christmas and a December of green grass we got hit with some major snow this week. And 3 degree temps! Remind me why I live here again? Oh yeah, because of my husband. He owes me big time. 


{three} Confession: Christmas toys still haven’t been put away. Also, I have never in my life watched American Idol. I know. Who am I? But my husband’s cousin was supposed to be on it so of course we tuned in. Unfortunately we didn’t see him, but are still excited for him anyway! He got a golden ticket to Hollywood. Congrats Alex!


{four} The Bachelor. Prince Farming. I missed the first episode but LOVE Sheaffer’s recap posts so much that I’m going to have to watch it. Because, why not? And seriously, check out here recaps. Because, hello, tears of laughter streaming down my face. 

{five} Speaking of Prince Farming. He’s all mine. Boots and hat and all. Happy Friday my friends!

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  3. Oh I love the one minute thing! Noah has started doing the finger thing and asks for "1 more" all the time, but especially with good night kisses. Then he puts both hands up for "10 more"! Oh boy these toddlers are too adorable!

  5. Sheaffer's recap posts are hilarious! I honestly want to watch the show just so I can keep up with her recaps, lol! Loved that video you shared of Hudson doing his cute little "one minute" thing – SO adorable! He just gets cuter and cuter.

    Happy Friday, sweet friend!

  6. So glad your back 🙂 and Hudson is totally prince farming. But keep the crazy away from him. This season is gonna be GOOD. Those girls are bonkers!!

  11. Ah, this weather is ridiculous – it's painful!! What is with toddlers negotiating? Cam says "2" minutes and holds up his two fingers tightly together…seriously, they pick up everything! I hope you have a great weekend and stay warm!!!

  12. It is so cute Hudson has started doing the one minute negotiating! That is so funny and sweet! You must watch Prince Farming, from the season preview, it looks pretty good! Excited to watch! Hope you have a great weekend girl! 🙂 Stay warm in all that snow too!

  13. I'm a bit jealous of the snow you all got! It's frigid cold here, and I'm a firm believer that if it's cold there needs to be decent snow! And yes, you should definitely watch The Bachelor, the gals are crazies this season!

    I'm hosting The Pick, a year-long link-up every Friday for sharing your favorite post from the week, and would love to have you join! It's a great way to meet new bloggers and build or add to your blogging community!

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  16. Your snow is beautiful, but I'm right there with you on the freezing temps… so over it! With wind chill, we've been in the negatives…

    Happy Friday Julie!

  20. Oh my gosh I am laughing out loud at that bachelor premiere recap!! It is bang on and so funny… I totally skipped the entire red carpet (thank goodness for PVR)

  22. Hudson is so adorable and seems like such a fun kid. I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Here's to a great end of second trimester with lots of energy! (You can hope, right?!)

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Three cheers for Friday! Let’s do this….

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{one} First of all, thank you all for your sweet comments on our big news yesterday! I am so excited to finally be able to share it with all of you! I promise to answer all your questions in a bump post (yes…there’s already a bump!) next week. And here’s a tip for all of you….if you put your pregnancy announcement on the back of your Christmas card, you might want to follow up with some of your family members to make sure they actually saw it! My aunt was texting me and didn’t mention anything about the baby, so I finally asked her if she got our card…and she was all “yes! It’s so cute!”…and then I asked if she read the back. Well, a few minutes later she called me all excited. So no, she hadn’t read the back. My grandma got it right away, so I totally had to tease my poor aunt!
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{two} Bring on the Christmas jammies! Here’s Hudson in his jams last year…be still my heart! So just a heads up, there is a jammie link up in the works! Can’t wait to share the details!
{three} So far Hudson has zero clue what is going on. He thinks the baby is in his tummy, not mine, and he also says “NO!” when we ask him if he wants to be a big brother. So yeah, we’re working on it.

{four} Hudson “helped” me bake cookies the other day and it was so much fun! I cheated and used cookie dough I bought, but it still totally counts as baking in my book.

Hudson had a blast helping me shape the cookies and then watching them bake. I wish I could bottle him up, he’s so stinkin’ cute!

{five} I’m giving away a $100 Amazon gift card here…it’s super easy to create an entry, trust me! And the odds are totally in your favor!

Happy Friday! And now I’m linking up with basically everyone….

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  1. Hudson is so so cute! Love me a pair of Christmas Jammies – I'm off to purchase mine tonight!
    even if you just open a packet and shove it on a pan and then in the oven, still counts as baking in my book!

  4. That is so funny about your sweet aunt – love that! And still so excited for your big news:) Can't wait to see the bump and find out a bit more about baby #2! Do you know what it is yet? I was so sick this time around, and it ended up being a girl so maybe that will be the case for you!:)

  6. Congrats on your baby news!! I love the picture of your son watching the cookies bake! My daughter does that too!!

    I love the jammie link up idea! I will have to join that party because I am a sucker for all things Christmas pajamas 🙂

  8. We did our announcement on the back, too…I should have drawn a huge arrow in black sharpie!! SO FUN, though!! I buy lots of pre-made cookie dough…it's the thought that counts, right?! Have a great weekend!

  10. I just came across your blog and love it! Congrats on the upcoming arrival. A friend did the same thing with her baby announcements… wrote them on the back of the card! Thankfully she had told me to check the back or I probably wouldn't have. I found your blog on 5 on Friday 🙂

  11. Oh your poor aunt. You know every card she gets in the mail from you now, she will always check the back! 🙂
    Hudson is such a good cookie baking helper! I love the pic of him watching the cookies bake. Oh, and trust me, I TOTALLY consider store bought break and bake cookies as baking because that's totally what I do too!
    Have a great weekend!

  16. I'm seriously so excited for you!!! 🙂 Can't wait for the bump posts!!!

    When is the linkup?? I'm trying to plan my blog posts for the rest of the month and want to make sure and play along!

  17. A big congratulations!!! Such a wonderful announcement during the most wonderful time of the year. We announced our pregnancy last year on Christmas and our family said it was the best gift. It definitely was for me! And now were celebrating her first Christmas and it just keeps getting better. Take care!
    Whitney

  18. Congrats Mama! Your Christmas cards are precious.

    Now I have a new blog to follow for pregnancy updates! I'm 28 weeks along myself and love reading others "bump updates!"

  20. Yay for a pajama party link-up, can't wait!!! And don't worry, my nephew said he didn't want to be a big brother to the day my sister was due….that all changed as soon as he met her! He's a wonderful big brother! Yall have a great weekend!

  21. Eeek!!! Still so excited for you guys! Arden thought the baby was in her stomach too at first…it's a hard concept to grasp, I suppose! Can't wait for the pj linkup!

  22. Congratulations on baby #2! Hudson is SO adorable..the picture of him looking into the oven is just precious.

    Found you through the link up!
    Sarah
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  23. Happy weekend! Yay for cookie baking! That cracks me up he think the baby is in his belly! I see lots of double date preggo indulgences! 🙂

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Hey Friday, nice to see you again!
{one} After several days of feeling crummy, I’m happy to report my main man is back! 
 {two} It’s starting to feel like fall over here and I’m loving it. Give me boots and a cute scarf and I am one happy girl.
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{three} Speaking of happy girl, it’s our 6th wedding anniversary on Sunday….SIX years I’ve been married to this guy. Wouldn’t have it any other way. 
{four} Did you read this post about praying for your future son or daughter in law’s parents? 
“You don’t know how much it means to me that you give your children everything you have every single day…even on days when it’s not much at all. Because your child will fall asleep next to mine for fifty-some years. Your child will be the one holding my child’s hand when our first grandchild is born. And when they face the darkest days of their lives, it will be your child and mine, facing into the struggle together.” 
Cue the ugly tears. I often pray for Hudson’s future spouse but have started to pray for their parents too. Being a parent is hard work and I pray that Hudson’s wife learns how to love others from the loving example set by her mom and dad.
Also #TimeSlowDown

{five} Don’t forget to enter my Citrus Lane giveaway here! 
Happy Friday! And now I’m linking up with basically everyone….

Oh Hey Friday with September Farm and The Farmer’s Wife!
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  2. And now I am crying ugly tears. Hadn't even thought about the parents, out there right now in the trenches – just like we are – raising little ones who will one day be our precious boys' future spouses. And that day will be here before we know it. Gah. Can't handle it.

  3. My LifeGroup at church just started "The Circle Maker" series, and in the video, a wife spoke about learning at her wedding how her husband's parents had prayed for her every day since she was born. Cue the ugly tears, yes! Love the scarf on you – I love getting ideas for redhead colors since I'm one, too!

  4. Glad your little man is feeling better. There's nothing worse than a sick kiddo. I'm so ready for fall to hit here in NC. It's still hot. 🙁 Stopped by throught the link up and love your blog.

  11. LOVE your outfit, such perfect fall look! happy six years, that's so wonderful! I celebrated my first anniversary last month, so fuN! happy weekend!

  15. Love your Fall look–and I agree, boots and a scarf=perfection! 🙂 Ive been stocking up on my scarves lately so I'll be in full supply.

  17. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !
    What fun we were having 6 years ago.
    What a beautiful prayer.
    I did pray for the girl Jon would marry but I'm sorry to say I didn't pray for her parents. What an excellent idea. Now when I pray for that girl I can use her name, "Julie"!

  18. Glad he is feeling better! We are all slightly under the weather in our house 🙁 Thank goodness for the weekend!
    Love that outfit! The boots, scarf, etc. look great!
    And Happy 6th Anniversary! October is great for celebrating! My husband and I have been married 8 years on the 7th 🙂

  25. I hadn't gotten around to reading that post yet about your future inlaws, but um yeah, HOLY TEARS.

    Your scarf is too cute! I Love it!

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Oh Hey Friday!!! Good to see you! Let’s do this….
{one} Thank you all for your sweet comments on yesterday’s confessions post. Sometimes it’s hard to be honest and put yourself out there but you made it easy. You all mean more to me than you will ever know. 
{two} Let’s talk dining room chairs. The ones we have now are mis-matched and the seat is fabric covered. They are cute and all but I’m not in love. And they are very hard to clean, especially when a certain someone runs around the house with sticky hands and gets spaghetti sauce/chocolate ice cream all over them. I am in love with these chairs from Restoration Hardware. I also plan to have a farm house table built soon (ahem, husband, ahem) to go with them. What do you think?

{three} I talked about potty training in this post, but our potty seats finally arrived! (for the record, he likes both of the types we bought). Two nights ago, Hudson asked to sit on the potty so I put the seat down for him and plopped him down. He sat there for awhile talking, nothing happened, then he said “all done!” Well. I didn’t put his diaper back on because it was time to go take a bath. 30 seconds after I took him off the potty he peed all over the kitchen floor. And then while I was cleaning that up, he peed on the living room carpet. Oh. My Word. I am SO not looking forward to actually starting potty training. 

{four} In my comments yesterday a few of you mentioned you would like to start getting involved with sponsored posts. Working with sponsors can be a fun way to engage your readers while bringing in a little extra income! I have a few recommendations for anyone who is interested. The first is Pollinate Media. I’m a little biased, but Pollinate is really is a wonderful company for bloggers seeking fun and exciting ways to work with brands. You need to have a minimum of 20,000 page views per month (set up Google Analytics to figure out this number). You can see a few examples of work I’ve done for Pollinate here, here, here, and here. If you do not have that many page views, a great alternative is their sister company, Weave Made Media. Another company I’ve enjoyed working for is Linqia. They set a budget for you based on your blog stats and are usually pay per click for campaigns.  You can see examples of my work with them here, here, and here. If you have any questions about working for these companies let me know! (and while you’re at it, I could use some more clicks on the Pull-Ups links in this post).

{five} Last night my husband and I hit up a massive kids church consignment sale. Hudson made out big time. Lots and lots of trucks, some animals, a Lightning McQueen, Woody and Bullseye, a puzzle, and a ton of books. I don’t know who’s more excited….me over the great deals we scored or Hudson when he sees them all.

Happy Friday!
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  1. I'm totally saving this post for your notes about working with sponsors. I'm not ready for that (size or time) but had been meaning to ask you some questions about it – so perfect timing! Ok potty training — seriously you described our experience almost to a T! As for consignment sales I LOVE them! I recently found a good (huge) one in Lansing I'll be checking out their next one. Have you ever been to Once Upon a Child? It's a consignment store (sell & buy) they have great stuff. I used to go there in CO and they have 2 in the GR area (I was just looking to see if the Lansing one had opened yet but it hasn't). Anyway if your'e looking for more deals — great place to check out! Happy Friday!

  3. Ok, so many good things in this post. I love the chairs and think they would look super cool with a farmhouse table. Thank you for sharing your tips on sponsored posts – I've been thinking about looking into that, but really didn't know where to start. So excited for Hudson – you guys found a ton of great stuff at that sale. He's one lucky little guy! And finally, have a great weekend sweet friend:)

  4. oo! you should e-mail amy and ask her where she got her cafe chairs. they are restoration hardware similar but without the hefty price tag…unless you're like me and get fed up internet searching and just drop coin…then kick yourself later. 🙂 anyway…amy's dining chairs are JUST like those…or at least very similar. e-mail – farmerswifeamy@gmail.com

  8. Haha, oh Hudson, sitting on the potty like a big boy! We've started (loosely) potty training too and already had our share of accidents. They always seem to happen right after you're trying to get them to use the potty! My daughter ran off into her room and peed right on her carpet. Ughhh. This is when I wish we didn't have any carpet in the house, it's a pain to clean! Good luck though, I hope he catches on quick and I hope you share his progress!

  9. Those chairs look so cool- question though… are they hard on top or soft? Also, potty training has to happen in my house as well but I did it before and let me tell, you there's nothing worse than stepping in a pool of pee…. well there probably is :-S

  14. It's about time for us to start potty training to. I've introduced it to my Lee Lee but she's not a bit interested. The child won't leave her diaper on though so I'm going to have to do something soon! I totally dread it.

    You raked up at the Sale. Hudson should be occupied for awhile with all these new goodies.

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Oh Hey Friday!

It’s Friday…can I get an amen?!?!

 {one} I’m so thankful for this boy. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s mine. My heart could just burst.
 {two} And then I take photos like this and there is no doubt about it, this boy is mine! Red hair, pale skin, and a love for accessories! See him wearing my bracelet? Hudson is my little mini me.
{three} I’m a HUGE procrastinator when it comes to house projects. A week or so ago my mom helped me finally hang our new hallway light fixture! I’m in LOVE (it’s from World Market, but no longer available). It only sat in our living room for a month before it got hung….oops.
{four} Of course after posting about our bedtime troubles
Hudson switches gears and starts going to bed no problem. I’m crossing
my fingers and toes that this new routine sticks. An unhappy boy at
bedtime is zero fun for anyone.  
{five} I’ve had this cuff (in gold) in my Nordstrom cart for over a week now. I want it SO bad but I’m trying super hard to not spend any more money….first world problems.
Enjoy your weekend!
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  1. the comment above… there's your AMEN 🙂

    I hate when things in a shopping cart keeps calling me back…. so hard to resist beautiful things sometimes – especially on a sale!

  3. He really is such a mini you!!!! The Baby Boy in the Red Shoes! I hope he keeps up his new bedtime routine for you, its so hard when they regress at this age isn't it!!!!! Have a wonderful weekend xx

  4. Love the new light fixture! And go on… You totally deserve that bracelet 🙂 I snoozed on something in my Nordstrom cart and it's no longer available!

    Ps- love Hudson! He's adorable!

  6. Love the light fixture…a month is nothing around this house. 😉 And so glad Hudson is doing better at bedtime. I know that's a relief!

  8. He's definitely your mini – LOVE it! You're both adorable:)

    The new light fixture looks great. Amazing how the little things can feel like such a big difference, right? I'm a terrible influence and would tell you to totally go for the bracelet at such a good price. But, then again, there are several things sitting in my cart that I am still contemplating and haven't pulled the trigger on because I've already blown the budget big time this month. So…there's that. First world problems, indeed:)

  14. What a beautiful light fixture! I'm a huge procrastinator when it comes to house projects too so I understand stuff laying around for a month! 🙂

    I'm so glad Hudson is sleeping better now. I hope it keeps up for you guys!

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I don’t know about you, but I sort of miss the 5 on Friday posts. I know it will be back some day but I started feeling like a lost little puppy dog with no place to post my random happenings. I mean, how do I fill my Thursday nights if I don’t have a 5 on Friday post to write?  Seriously, I was sad. But the good news is my girl Karli from September Farm started a new Friday link up! Because there’s nothing I like quite like consistency.
Let’s see if I remember how to do this….
{one} Nordstrom is having their big anniversary sale and I have never been more excited to be a card holder! Card holders get early access to the sale, so naturally I logged in yesterday morning and snatched up not one, but two pairs of Kendra Scott earrings on major sale! Ekkk! And I promptly then convinced all my work girls that they each needed a pair too, logged back on and snagged some more! We’ve had a H-E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS kind of week at work so if it’s Kendra Scott earrings we want, then it’s Kendra Scott earrings we shall get.
{two} Because of said week at work, I’m taking today off to spend some time with my grilled cheese lovin’ boy. And I can’t wait. I also have Monday off (hello 4 day weekend!) because it’s my BIRTHDAY!
 {three} Speaking of my birthday, I have something amazing in store for you on Monday. Actually several amazing things in store for you. Here’s a little hint of JUST ONE of the pretties that is to come. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
{four} Toy to the Story. Recently Toy Story 3 was on the Disney Channel so we recorded it….and I think we’ve watched it at least once every day since. Oh my word, Hudson is straight up obsessed with this movie. He will actually sit still and watch it. I’m thinking we need to buy all three of the movies soon…because even though I think it’s the best one, there’s only so much of the third installment that I can take.

{five} Don’t forget I’m giving away a Cuisinart Baby Food Maker! It’s super easy to use and I wish I had it when I was making all of Hudson’s food! Enter here.

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  1. yay! you're the very best! okay…so much to say. 1. hard weeks = you get what you want. good work on the earrings! 2. happy birthday!! i hope you get totally spoiled! 3. kaye loves toy story…and popcorn. actually…she loves popcorn the very very most. and lastly…i'll be entering your giveaway. maybe with this second baby i'll get crazy and try my hand at making baby food. we'll see. 🙂 happy friday!

  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Also thanks for giving some feedback on the food pouches you use. I have been debating on which ones to buy for a while now. I don't have a dishwasher though so I wasn't sure how difficult they'd be to thoroughly clean…

  3. Loving that you're getting a much-deserved long weekend! Happy birthday, sweet girl:) And SO wish I had a Nordstrom card right now. Hoping some of those KS earrings will still be available next week when the sale opens up for non – cardholders!

  5. That pouch is so beautiful! Love it! And yay for it being your birthday!!! I hope you get to celebrate and that you feel super special! 🙂

    I'm stopping by from the link up! Have a great weekend!

  6. The best part about a toy story addiction is the fact that the movies aren't annoying! And those KS are adorbs!! I totally wish I was a cardholder and could take advantage of the sale early!

  7. That's the 2nd time I've seen those earrings… I think its a sign I need to get them.

    I never tire of Toy Story.. any of them.

  11. Cute blog! I also subscribe to the "get what you want" theory after a long week – you have worked hard, you earn it! Enjoy your birthday weekend!

  13. I was lost too with this no Five on Friday post! Hence, no post today! HAHA! So excited to see what you have coming up on Monday!! Hope y'all have a great weekend & Happy Early Birthday chicka!! I hope it's a great one!!!

  15. Weston's two favorite foods lately seem to be cheese and bread. I might need to make the kid a grilled cheese. HAHAHA

  16. Weston's two favorite foods lately seem to be cheese and bread. I might need to make the kid a grilled cheese. HAHAHA

  17. those earrings are fabulous! Even better? A four day birthday weekend sounds totally perfect! Enjoy! Hope the rain in the forecast holds off so you can enjoy it!!!

  18. First things first. Hudson… cutest kid. So SO cute.
    And who doesn't love a four day weekend? Nobody. The answer is most definitely, nobody.
    Hope you have the best birthday yet!! I think a few more pairs of earrings are in order. 🙂

  25. Oh, the Toy Story love! We're right there with you. We downloaded the 2nd one to the iPad for vacation and Mac's been watching it nonstop since May! I just recently joined the Disney Movie Club, so I bought the other two to give us a break from this one. And Monster's University is On Demand right now, so we've been pushing that one, but he still loves his Toy Story!

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