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Aug 2, 2024
Our Summer Staycation: A Week of Adventure and Family Fun in Lancaster, PA
This summer, my husband and I decided to take a break from work and embark on a week-long staycation right here in our own backyard.
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Dec 3, 2021
Estella Goes Two the Sea (Moana themed birthday party)
I can't even believe I have a 2 year old already! This year has gone so fast and our daughter has grown so much! As I've mentioned before...
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Aug 20, 2021
Sunflower "Princess" Session in Lititz, PA
As August winds down and we relish in the late sunsets, sweet corn, and beautiful sunflowers, I can't help but feel those late summer...
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Jun 14, 2021
"Princess" Session at Crystal Beach, MD
The first beach day of the year always feels like the official first day of summer to me. We left early in the morning and spent the...
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Oct 30, 2020
Happy Halloween!
If you know me, you know this is my absolute favorite time of the year! The temperatures have cooled, the trees are alight with gorgeous...
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Sep 11, 2020
First Bee-Day Party
I realized when I started to put together the blog post from Estella's second birthday party that I never detailed her first birthday...
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Sep 9, 2020
She's One-derful!
You are joyful, brave, daring, compassionate, funny, determined, loving, and so much more.
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Sep 9, 2020
Reflections on my First Year of Motherhood
Motherhood is wonderful and rewarding and magical.
It's also exhausting, stressful, and scary.
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Jul 1, 2020
Summer Freedom
Green Phase! We are emerging from our homes, bleary eyed and skeptical. We are re-entering the work force and socializing for the first...
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May 10, 2020
Blessed by Coronavirus
Today is Mother's Day. And today my little girl is 8 months old! Wow. This is not how I expected to be spending my first Mother's Day....
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Mar 2, 2020
Mess Free Baby Painting (Sensory Activity)
Last weekend I got an overwhelming response on Instagram and Facebook when I posted photos of Estella's first painting. I'd love to share...
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Sep 18, 2019
Our Nursery
I've always known that I wanted a celestial/space themed nursery. For a boy or a girl. When we moved into our house (one year ago!), we...
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Sep 3, 2019
40 weeks: Our Due Date & Requests for Visitors
Well, here we are. It's our due date and baby girl could make her appearance at any time now. I had a doctor appointment this morning at...
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Aug 6, 2019
36 weeks: Come Hell or High Water
- We made it to the 9th month! - Baby girl is still as active as ever and measuring right on schedule - My bellybutton is basically flat...
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Jun 23, 2019
29+6: The Car Crash & 28 week Labs
28+5 (Monday, June 17) We've had our 28 week appointment made for awhile. Plans to do my one hour glucose test, RhoGAM shot, and TDAP...
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Jun 15, 2019
28+4: Blessed Baby Shower & Father's Day
We had a wonderful time at our baby shower yesterday and celebrating our dads (and moms) today on Father's Day. We want to thank everyone...
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May 11, 2019
23+4: Kickin' It on Mother's Day
Hey guys! It's my first Mother's Day! Does that count? If the baby isn't on the outside yet? Regardless, Angel bought me the prettiest...
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May 7, 2019
23 Weeks today: Cloth Diapers
We're at the 23 week mark today. Baby girl is the same size as 2 big macs, a Barbie fashion doll, a chinchilla, a bunch of grapes, or a...
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Apr 21, 2019
20+5: Our Anatomy Scan
We just got home from our anatomy scan. We got to look at baby's heart, spine, brain, blood, and other organs. Baby is 13 oz. (38th...
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Apr 20, 2019
20+4: It's a.... Easter
It's Easter today and you know what that means! We have an egg roulette set up for our reveal but before we announce to the family we're...
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