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Mar 16, 2018
1 min

Brrr…

It’s been chilly here and we’re kind of over it. Ready for spring blooms and warmer weather. I am ready to tuck away my Uggs in exchange for my flip flops! These cute kids are my life! Their little outfits are darling and a lot is on sale. It was really chilly when we took these pics so I wasn’t expecting a great turn out, but they are adorable! The kids were in the silliest moods and I love those moments. (You know, opposed to the moments when they’re both having melt downs

Aug 7, 2017
2 min

Palm Leaf Print

Hey guys! I finally feel like I am on the up from strep! I mean, who gets strep in summer?? Ew. I have been so sick for the past week. On and off of just feeling like complete crap. I am so happy to be feeling better now. And I’m grateful my kids never got it! Phew. Being a mom literally means no sick days. But now that I’m feeling better, I have so much to catch up on! OMG. Someone help. #sos How cute is this palm leaf print dress?? It’s so much fun. And a steal!! You can se

Jun 12, 2017
2 min

Park Days + New Toy!

A couple weekends ago, we spent the morning at the park and I surprised the kids with a new toy. They were both so excited! I got these adorable popsicles from Amazon and they carry them everywhere! I recently got the kiddies new backpacks (Ryder’s here, Blakely’s here) and they stuff them with toys and carry them everywhere around the house. It’s so cute! I also let Ryder pick his out and he thinks it’s sooooo cool. Ryder’s tee is from Ily Couture. This is one of my favorite

Jan 12, 2017
4 min

Winter Basics to Stay Warm + #momfail

I heard we’re supposed to get snow today and I’m so excited! There is something so wonderful about staying inside and snuggling under a cozy blanket that makes me so happy. Also, I’m loving this warm and adorable sweater from & Other Stories. It’s thick so it keeps me warm but it doesn’t feel too bulky. This necklace I’ve layered with the sweater is an oldie but I’ll link similar ones below. These booties are a go-to for me and I love them! Still wanting them in black. I need

Aug 22, 2016
4 min

Mommy Monday – Sacrifice

Hey guys! Hope you started your Monday off with a skip in your step. My Mondays are always better when I get a lot of “chores” done over the weekend. I’ve been seriously slacking lately and felt so overwhelmed with my to-do list yesterday, but we accomplished a lot of it! Church. Check. Birthday party for a friend (with horsie rides and food trucks!). Check. Laundry. Check. Organized kids closets and my own. Check. Wash cars. Check. Family dinner. Check. The to-do list never

Aug 15, 2016
8 min

Mommy Monday – Aussie Mum

Mommy Monday comin’ in hot! Tonight my friend Nicole is talking about her experience becoming a mom while being away from family and in another country. Nicole and I were on Nuggets together for years and grew closer and closer each year. It’s so fun to see close friends go from single life to married life and into their motherhood journey. So grateful for amazing friends like Nicole. Years can go by without seeing each other, major life changes happen. But when you talk you

Aug 1, 2016
6 min

Mommy Monday – Flourishing in Play

Hey mamas. Today Brittany is sharing. Brittany and I met through church at our MOPS group. We were not in the same group and have not had the chance to sit down and make a personal connection (yet) but she is the sweetest and has the most darling little kids! Do you ever just meet people and barely know them but you can feel that they are awesome and sweet and kind? That’s how I feel about Brittany. I hope you enjoy her playful perspective on motherhood… …………………………. “What’s w

Jul 28, 2016
7 min

Ryder Paul Turns THREE: Part 2

WARNING: Longest post ever. Oops. Hopefully it’s worth the read! 🙂 Tonight I’m sharing pictures and details from Ryder’s 3rd Birthday Party. I have a love for throwing parties! Especially for my babies. I decided I was going to keep Ryder’s small this year because I knew I’d be throwing a big bash for Blakely’s 1st! (Their birthdays are two weeks apart, so it is very busy during the month of July.) It was pretty easy for me to decide on a theme for Ryder’s party because he l

Jul 25, 2016
5 min

Mommy Monday – Evil Stepmother

OMG! I am so excited about Mommy Monday this week! I met Erin through our nerdy doctor hubbies. When we met, sparks flew. JK But seriously, she is my spirit animal. I love her. She is also a blogger and writes some funny shit. She’s always encouraging me to be MEEEE on my blog. (**Note: I am a extremely sarcastic, curse like a sailor, blunt, foot-in-my-mouth, call it like I see it mother effer. I’m not necessarily proud of these things. It’s just the truth.) She for reals beg

Jul 24, 2016
3 min

Summer Nights + Pony Tails

So, I take to take 100 pictures to document Blakes first pony tail. I mean, seriously?! The cutest!!! 🙂 I haven’t ever tried to put her hair up and OMG. I die. The best. She wasn’t in a picture-taking mood and is so squirmy these days. She also has the hardest time opening her eyes when it’s bright out, causing her to make the cutest squishy/squinty-eyed babe I’ve ever seen. (**Don’t mind that I am legit in pjs at 4:00pm. Oh, and covered in milk, food, and who knows what els

Jul 18, 2016
6 min

Mommy Monday – Golden Nuggets for Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety

Today for Mommy Monday my old friend, KE (Kristin), is sharing a bit about her experience with postpartum anxiety. I have known KE since making the Denver Nuggets Dancers in 2004. She was my captain and we have been friends since! She has a positive energy about her and is so much fun. She’s always been such a giving friend, willing to offer you the shirt off her back and somehow make you feel like you did her the favor! She’s the sweetest and makes everyone around her feel c

Jul 11, 2016
5 min

Mommy Monday – Self Discovery + Self Acceptance

Yay! It’s Mommy Monday! We took a week off last Monday to celebrate the 4th of July with family. But we’re back. And today my friend Sarah will be talking with us about her postpartum experience. Sarah and I are new friends who met through Instagram! She reached out to me, and I’m so glad. Instagram has helped create this little community and I love meeting new friends I wouldn’t have met otherwise!! Sarah is also a blogger and you can find that HERE. Sarah’s blog is unique b

Jun 20, 2016
11 min

Mommy Monday – Hind Sight is 20/20

Mondays feel better when I know I have Mommy Monday to look forward to! I have enjoyed this series so much and love the little community we are all creating with these blog posts! If you are reading this/these blogs, I hope you’re feeling encouraged, less “alone” and motivated to continue on this motherhood journey, knowing that you have a tribe of wonderful women who are just like you. Struggling, emotional, sad, happy, overwhelmed, tired, depressed, anxious, blessed, thrill

Jun 7, 2016
2 min

Blakely Gray – Dedication – Red Rocks Church

This past Sunday we Dedicated Blakely. It was such a special day for us! My best friend, Kristin and her hubby, Derek are the God Parents to both our babies. They joined us for Blake’s Dedication, along with Kristin’s parents, Wayne and Gail, and Kristin’s sister, Juliette. We so appreciate their love and support. I have known their family since I was a wee little girl and they are basically family (they had no choice in the matter. I’m pushy like that). Tim and I have no fam

Jun 6, 2016
3 min

Mommy Monday – Virtual Fist Bump

Hey guys! Welcome back to Mommy Monday. We took a break last week for the holiday but now we’re back at it! (PS Does it feel like Memorial Day was 1,840 years ago to anyone else?!) Today my “cousin” Amanda is sharing. I say “cousin” in quotes because we aren’t actually related. We met in Cali when we were bitty babies (less than one year old) through church. Our families quickly became great friends and we were basically raised together. We were sad to say goodbye to them whe

May 17, 2016
3 min

Kathleen Peachey Photography

I am just slightly behind in posting these! Oops. But OMG I LOOOOVE THEM! I can’t believe this was almost four months ago! (Insert ugly Kim K cry.) Kathleen has serious talent and captured our adorable babies perfectly. These moments will be treasured forever and ever. I know I’ve said it before, but Kathleen works so well with young kids and babies. She is patient, sweet and makes the entire experience very calm and pleasant. I swear every time we have profession pictures ta

May 16, 2016
4 min

Mommy Monday – A Better Plan

Yay! It’s Mommy Monday! Today one of my best friends, Heather, is telling a little bit about her birth story. I read this last night and was getting all teary eyed in the beginning (when she talks about our friendship) and then crying laughing later because she’s hilarious!!!!! 🙂 I love you, Heather! Thank you for always keepin it real and making me laugh. Even when life/being a mom is hard and the days are long, she can send me a text and have me laughing in a second. I hop

May 9, 2016
6 min

Mommy Monday – Mothered into Motherhood

Hey Mamas! It’s Mommy Monday – YAY! Today my sweet sister-in-law, Caroline, is sharing part of her story. She has written this beautifully. Every time I am around her I feel supported, loved and cared for. She is obviously a natural at caring for others! I hope you enjoy her story below as much as I did! ………………………… Two years ago I became pregnant around Mother’s Day. I was beyond happy and blessed. We became pregnant quick, and I had a very healthy pregnancy. These things ar

May 8, 2016
2 min

Mother’s Day + Our Pink Tree

Happy Mothers Day to all you Mamas out there! Our day was calm and chill. It was just what we needed over here. Tooth let me sleep in and brought me breakfast in bed. AHHH. He even opened the curtains and turned on E! for me. He knows the way to my heart. 😉 We spent the morning at church and then had a lazy afternoon home with the babies. After nap time Tooth surprised me with a new lens I’ve been wanting for my camera! Yay! He spoils me. Then he took me outside and surprise

May 2, 2016
13 min

Mommy Monday – Postpartum Anxiety + Depression

HEY MAMAS! I am so excited to announce that I am going to be hosting a series called Mommy Monday for the next few months! This is a space where women (my amazing friends) will talk about their postpartum experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. I struggled with postpartum depression after Ryder was born (in 2013) and felt so alone. I found a couple blogs written by other mamas who experienced postpartum depression and their words spoke to me! I felt understood. I also fel

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