TOYS FROM GRANDMA: I have so many fun toys to post…sorry I am a little behind.
I immediately said ‘yes’ when my grandma showed me this little guy. I remember playing with a bigger version when I was a kid…pretty sure the dentist office had one too.
See my Gran’s last incredible thrift store find here.
Parents are the bones on which children sharpen their teeth.
FRIDAY FAVE! my sleeping baby and I at the pool.
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ow…it’s so easy to get behind. Baby Casen is a month old now. See his photo on his page here. I am trying to soak up every minute, but he is growing so fast and changing so quickly…already out of newborn clothes and diapers! Other than the hiccups, a little baby acne and the toots…he is such a good baby. Sleeps well during the night, I only have to get up once to feed him. Just like clockwork.
Case had a few ‘firsts’ this month. He went to the swimming pool this past Memorial weekend…had a blast sleeping and stretching in the shade. Took his first road trip. We visited my sister and brother-in-law who are expecting a baby girl really soon! He broke in the baby bouncer for her. And in case you missed it, he had his first photoshoot too!
Casen had his first photoshoot last Saturday! My friend Katie from college was so kind to squeeze us in. She is such a talented photographer…just love her style. See more photos of baby Casen at Katharine Roberds Photography.
My mom came to visit us today! She only lives a few hours away but I wish she lived closer. Maybe one day. She’s usually trying to do my laundry or wash my dishes…today, I wouldn’t let her. I told her to just enjoy my boys. She did.
All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
I’m sure if you are a ‘pinner’, you have already seen this…but if not, you must see this Manhattan themed birthday party. I couldn’t get enough of the little tattoo parlor. Such a killer idea!
ast month was quite possibly the longest month of my life. Waiting for baby Casen to arrive. Well guess what…he was two weeks old on Saturday! And Jaxon was 28 months! Boys.
Jax is our little wild man. So dramatic, I think he will be on Broadway by the time he’s five. He has the funniest facial expressions. Reminds me of myself when I was little…always acting silly to get attention. His new thing is putting his hands on his hips. Go. go. go. A hundred miles an hour all the time. Says ‘hi’ to everyone, even strangers at the grocery store. He is also into saying ‘bye’ too…his toys, our house, even his little brother, ‘Bye baybee Tasen’. So sweet. He is learning how to count (he thinks he’s blowing out candles). Loves to jump. Draw. ‘Sit porch’. Basically be outside 24/7. Amazed by bubbles and glow sticks. Hates naps. Not a fan of eating…although he loves melon and berries. He could live on just milk or juice. Actually, he says it so much, it’s becoming a double word at our home. ‘Milkjuice’.
Case is such a good baby! Every now an then we get a poop explosion that breaks up the routine, but other than that, he just has his daily dose of the hiccups. He looks like a tiny angel when he sleeps. Speaking of sleeping, this little guy only wakes up once in the middle of the night. I think I’m getting more rest now than when I was pregnant. I have a feeling that he is going to be the complete opposite of Jaxon. They will become the best of pals.
A few of my favorite photos from my Mother’s Day weekend. We had such a blast relaxing with family, strawberry picking, taking naps and eating yummy food…I even had a beer, first one since our wedding! So lucky to have two happy healthy boys.
Photo of Jax taken by my husband…thinks he is a professional.
Happy Mother’s Day! xoxo
It’s been a week since we brought our little Casen home from the hospital. He is so soft and sweet. It’s crazy to think that I am a mother of two…boys! I was a little worried before, how I was suppose to share my love with both of them, but now I know. It’s one of those things that you don’t have to worry about. Plenty of love to go around!
We have had lots of visitors and help from family. (Thank you all!) Today is the first day at home on my own. So far everything is going well. Jax prefers to lounge in his diaper watching toons all day. Every once in a while he will ask. ‘I hode baybee?!…I hode it?’ He is such a good big brother! It took him a few days to figure out what was going on, but I think he’s lovin’ it. The baby (right now) is easy. eat. sleep. poop. He had his days and nights mixed up, but I think we are back on track. Trying to keep him awake is a bit challenging. You would think with all the noise Jax makes, he would have no trouble staying awake…ha! On several occasions I’ve had both boys down for a nap at the same time! Makes me think (just for a minute) two will be a breeze. Breastfeeding is going well. Much different than when I nursed Jax. I’ve been using this app called…iBaby Feed. It helps me stay on top of feedings. Case has been a nursing champ since day one.
Casen’s birth story and first photoshoot to come!
Just wanted to share the wonderful news! Our little one arrived on Saturday at 11:42am…Casen Blake Coggins. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. Happy to be home from the hospital today!
This weeks Etsy discovery…eleventy-five, a small clothing company owned by Jessica Wells, based in Austin, Texas. All of the designs are hand printed with environmentally friendly water based inks on organic Alternative Apparel and American Apparel brand products…so soft! Visit her site to see more.
Can’t wait for Jax and the new baby to wear her adorable clothing..just placed my order!
39 weeks…yep. Still pregnant. I really never thought we would be playing the waiting game for our little one to come. Only one more week till my due date. I guess I was a little spoiled with Jax coming early. I feel like a ticking time bomb. A beached whale. A swollen one. (Ha! It would be nice to be on the beach right about now.)
I’ve never been so ready for something. in. my. life. He will come. He will…on his own time. Until then I will continue to eat as much chocolate as I want!
