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January 29, 2019

Big Sis/Little Sis Valentine Style

January 29, 2019

At this point in my pregnancy I’m unsure whether or not we will welcome Elise before or after Valentines Day.  So today I am rounding up some Valentine style faves for both Big and Little Sis! That way I am prepared no matter what happens!

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Big Sis Valentine Style

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Hallie absolutely loves the little pink and white heart dress. It is so soft and sweet! I also must get her those heart 1 piece pajamas because Elise already has them, and I can’t wait to match them!

Little Sis Valentine Style

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I just love the sweet little XOXO swaddle! I can’t wait to snuggle Elise up in it! AND how cute is the little mix pattern light pink outfit! Why are baby clothes so precious!?

Valentine Accessory Style
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I have gotten the girls a few matching bow sets already! I love the sparkly Ashlilium hearts.  They come both on clips and headbands, and you really can’t beat the price and the quality! Head to her shop and give her some love!  I also adore the Modern Piggy bows! We will be collaborating with them very soon, so stay tuned!

What are you loving for your littles right now?

January 28, 2019

Baby Sprinkle

January 28, 2019

Elise Claire you are already one loved little girl!

On Saturday my friends and family got together and threw a little baby sprinkle in honor of our sweet baby girl. It was so beautiful and the food was delicious! I was so blown away that everyone was so willing to spoil us. Everyone was so thoughtful!  A huge thank you to my very best friend Joyce, my Auntie Janie and my Stepmom Linda for hosting! All of your hard work did not go unnoticed! We feel so loved!

Also thank you to my sweet Mother in law Beth, my cousin Karley and friend Sindi who traveled to make it to the shower! You guys are the best!

Enjoy these sweet photos from the sprinkle!

 

January 23, 2019

Baby #2 Registry and Hospital Bag Checklist

January 23, 2019

My third trimester is winding down and my to do list is growing longer.  I meant to post “Must needed items for baby #2” and a “hospital bag checklist” in 2 separate posts but… Here we are at 34 weeks and I am running out of time.  So here is a fun dual post for you today!

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Baby #2 Registry- Our most needed items for second baby.

We are so lucky to be having another girl because we can reuse so much! Basically we added things that we couldn’t find in our storage unit, items we wanted to replace and a few long sleeve options for baby girl since Hal was a Summer babe.  Oh and of course you can’t go wrong with diapers, honest company products and Dreft for all of that baby laundry!

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To view the rest of our registry, check our our BabyList.  If you are expecting, definitely set up a Babylist.  It is so convenient! You can add items from any shop you want! Like this precious Candy Kirby baby gown. 

Is there anything else you Moms of 2 recommend that will make the transition easy?

Hospital Bag Checklist:

For Mommy:

  • Open Front Pajamas-For Pumping and Nursing
  • Bathrobe
  • Camera
  • Phone Charger
  • Toiletries- Dry Shampoo, Hair ties, Toothbrush/paste, Brush, Body wash, Razor, pads, chapstick, Deodorant
  • Panties- Granny panties…size up to make room for plenty of pads
  • Flip Flops-For the shower
  • Socks
  • Pillow
  • Snacks- For Daddy and for After birth
  • Something to wear home- Joggers and a Sweater will do fine

For Baby:

  • Baby Book– For prints
  • Bottle if you are not nursing
  • Pjs/Onesies/Gowns/ Going home outfit
  • Hats/Bows- I brought bows to the hospital with Hallie and girlfriend got used to them always being on her head so she never pulled them off
  • Swaddle Blankets
  • Nursing Pillow
  • Socks

What am I missing Mommas? Anything you would recommend?

January 16, 2019

All About Big Sister- Hallieisms

January 16, 2019

As the clock ticks and my due date nears I thought I would share a little post all dedicated to big sis Hallie.  I am so proud of Hallie.  She is so excited to be a big sister, and is already picking out outfits for the baby.  Elise is going to be one lucky little sis.  I am trying hard to soak up these last few days with just her and I.

Hallie is 4 1/2 and learning so much every day! I am constantly amazed with the lessons she brings home from preschool.  She is currently learning all about space and informed Daddy and I at dinner the other night that Pluto is a “Dwarf Planet even though we grew up thinking it was a real planet.” Hallie still loves animals.  Her favorite show is Wild Kratts and she memorizes all the facts she learns about them and can’t wait to tell everyone she knows.  She is so smart!

Not only is Hallie rocking it at school, but she is almost a green belt in karate! She just started black belt training and got a 1st place trophy this passed year at her first karate tournament.  She is also still loving her ballet class and is going to be in her very first recital this Spring.  After every class she spends the next few hours prancing around the house on her tippy toes and I never want to forget it!

For Christmas Hallie asked Santa for an Art set and has been making all kinds of drawings and creations.  She loves to bead, play with playdoh and color with her new oil pastels.  Sweet girl even made all of her own thank you notes for every gift she received.

She still wants to be a vet and was so helpful to me when Stella recently had to get stitches.  I expected her to be grossed out by the blood, but she was more worried about caring for Stella.  She even told the vet that she wanted to be just like her!

Three was really hard for us, but four has been so sweet.  She has the best personality.  Though she still is fiercely independent and tests limits at every turn, she keeps Daddy and I laughing all the time.  She is incredibly thoughtful.  One of her favorite things to do is make cards and gifts for us and enjoys putting on performances in her favorite pink tutu.

Here are some of my favorite Hallieisms from the passed year:

  • We were getting Daddy some coffee to go with a gift.  I asked her what flavor coffee we should buy.  After thinking about it for a minute or two she proudly proclaimed, “Meat!”
  • She was playing puppy and told me “I have to go! I have puppy school at this many o clock” Holding up a few fingers
  • Noticing some mosquito bites, “Mom! I am turning into a leopard!”
  • When I ask her to watch something for me she will say: “I’ll keep me an eye on it!”
  • A backhoe is a “Digger rigger”
  • She told dad “I need to give Mom some of my brains so she can be smart” Clearly this pregnancy is getting the best of me.
  • She will inform us when the other parent walks in the room by saying “Dad your wife just got in here!”
  • I told her she got chocolate on her dress and she shrugs and says “It happens”
  • We were swimming at my Dads and I got out of the pool to take a picture.  I was dripping wet and said “Say cheese” Hallie says “Cheeeese….uh Mom, you’re peeing!”
  • When we told her about being a big sister she looked up at the ceiling and said “Thank you God!” and it melted my heart into a bowl of mush!
  • She looked at my growing belly and told me “Mom, you’re just getting fatter and fatter…like Santa!”

Sweet Hallie is my partner in all I do and while I am so excited for Elise to join our family, I am going to miss our days with just the two of us.

About Me

Hi there! I am Kelly! Wife to Christopher and Momma to spunky daughter Hallie (June 2014) and Toddler Girl girl Elise (2019) Our mini aussie Stella was my first baby! I am a contributing writer and giveaway coordinator for Dallas Moms. I love holidays and any reason to celebrate! You can often find me baking cookies in the kitchen or working on crafts or DIY projects with a little help from Pinterest. My busy life has me living on coffee and carbs, and in the rare incident she I am alone you can probably find me belting out Journey songs in my car!

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