Judson- Here we are again, another month. This might have been the quickest month yet. You're more alert these days and you lock eyes with me and give me the biggest smile so many times during the day. You coo and make the cutest baby noises, you move your mouth in funny ways to get the sounds to come out. We always laugh because it looks like you're trying so hard to tell us something. You love your big sister, and she adores you, too. You have your fair share of content days, and we don't have to guess what you want when you're fussy. You only get mad when you're are hungry or tired. Feeding you or getting you to sleep will always solve your problem. We love you … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
taco tuesday, lightened up
It's no secret that we love Mexican food around here. I'm certain there are a few local restaurants who know us by name. But, we've been trying to eat at home more, and I've been trying to shed this last baby weight. So, in an effort to have my favorite food at a fraction of the calories, we've lightened up taco night at our house, and it was a huge hit. Here's how I gave taco night a healthy makeover: Taco Shells- Use wonton wrappers to make mini taco shells. Simply lay them over a cooling rack and bake at 400 degrees until they are start to brown and crisp up. This was Braylen's favorite part, she normally eats a deconstructed taco, but we let her create her own mini-taco's and … [Read more...]
Judson’s Birth Announcements & an update
I'm embarrassed to say that I just mailed out all of Judson's birth announcements. I've had them for well over a month, but I just couldn't get it together long enough to get them addressed and in the mailbox. The good news is, it's done and I'm so excited to share them on the blog. I used photos from our hospital session and with . When I saw the newborn photos, I immediately knew which one I would use on the front. I asked from to come up with a sweet birth announcement for our little man. Here's the front: And the back: I absolutely adore the way this turned out, thanks Kristin for creating such a perfect announcement for our sweet boy. And speaking of that … [Read more...]