mushroom huntin'

One of my favorite excuses to get outside & wander the woods is to forage for tasty little morel mushroom treats. It was the boys first go at it, and I'd say they were great for having beginner's eyes--well, we did have to stop Huxley from "helping" because he just wanted to crumble the finds--but he was completely happy sitting in a field of dandelions picking away while we hunted around him.

We ate well that night. 

xo

There was another vote reset on Top Baby Blogs & we would be so thankful if you could take a moment to vote for us!

clearing the cobwebs away.

Well me oh my I still have a blog? And you still read it?! Incredible.

I am beyond happy to report that we are finally settled in our new home, with the Daddy, and we are absolutely in love with the area, our neighbors, being so close to Honey Mom Mom & Grandpop, et al & having Lake Michigan air in our lungs.

SO MUCH has gone on in the past few weeks besides moving, unloading, cleaning, organizing, painting, fixing, etc etc.

For starters...well there is this baby I've been growing, who is now 32 weeks along and is getting pretty snug in there. Had a terrible first appointment with the new OB and am feeling pretty bummed about having to completely re-write our birth plan--more on that sour note later...the only important thing is that little Miss is healthy, and doing all that she needs to be doing in there.

Huxley! Hux is totally embracing his two-year old boy self. Getting into everything, breaking everything, running away, getting bruises, and bangs, and holy wow is this kid fast. He is thriving in his new terrain including our giant backyard---he told me today that he "loves the flowers" as he ran around picking all the dandelions.

Will hopefully be back to my regular blogging self now that we have internet, and know where our silverware and deodarent are--that is to say, we are pretty much all unpacked and maybe even close to doing a little home tour for you!

Sending love and all good things.

xo

Boon Sippy Cup Giveaway

[Hux + his Sip]

As bottles are now a thing of the past in our home (for now, that is) we have moved on to transitional cups, and "big boy" cups, but before moving I threw all of our sippies into recycling because of how banged up and gross they'd gotten. Thankfully, when I arrived in MI there was a box of brand spankin' new, super cool, bright, fun Boon sippies just waiting for Hux to slurp on. 

These three different cups, Modster, Stout & Sip, can be found in-store at Target with a totally doable price tag (ranging from $7.49-$12.99) and are all BPA free. Pretty much everything I ever wanted in a sippy cup.

Huxley's favorite has been the Sip, and it's been a dream to use, but you have to be super careful to line up the handle or the lid doesn't go on right--so, just a few words of wisdom, check the handle, and always do a "tip over" test before handing off your cup!

Would you like your own set of Boon sippies? See below on how you can win a set of each!

 To be entered to win a package including a Modster, SIP & Stout sippy set in the colors of your choice simply leave a comment on whether your child has a personality that matches "Modster" (outgoing, vibrant, colorful, creative), "Sip" (gentle, formal, proper) or "Stout" (grounded, calm & easygoing).

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and then there was ten.

The ten week countdown...I remember this--this is where things start to get really real, and non-maternity clothes are almost impossible to squeeze into...

Aside from crazy heartburn and double calf charlie horses I feel fantabulous--to be honest this pregnancy has really taken the backseat lately with all the house shenanigans + Huxley...it'll be nice to get settled and start to focus on what is to come (and soon!).

We are beyond over being away from Daddy, and are so so so ready to be back together as a little family unit. One more week. Hooray!

xo

woodland air + growing boys

It's safe to say that Hux is in his element. He's grown so much in the short time we've been here---Michigan air is doing him good! Huxley has been loving all the time spent with his cousins & Uncle (who was a total life saver and took Hux out in the woods exploring for an hour so Mama could catch a nap...thanks Uncle J). We are just waiting on the house to close so we can start doing little touch-ups and moving in--now all we need is that Daddy! A little over one more week until he arrives and we couldn't be more excited.

xo

Bath Hater meets Puj Big Hug

[If you look close enough you can see Huxley freaking out in the tub.]

 Ever since Matt accidentally used my Aveda shampoo on Hux (screams of death, pain & horror from the burning eyes were heard miles away)--Huxley has become a loather of bath time. Nothing we do seems to work--glow stick dance party baths, bubble baths, yummy smelling lavender baths, dozens of rubber duckies, etc etc. Hux always chooses the hard way. Protesting the entire time I scrub him down. Thank goodness for our new towel the lovely folks at Puj sent us--it's called the Big Hug, which is just what Huxley needs when he is done with his bath. It's soft, snuggly, and is so generously big that it wraps up him completely--like a big warm fuzzy hug.

If you want to get your little one a Puj Big Hug to make their tub time a little more comfy you can pop on over to Puj's site & order one for 10% off by using the code PUJHUGS10 (expires May 31st 2013)

xo

circles.

[September 2011]

[April 2013]

Life is full of circles---funny, ironic, beautiful circles. We are so thankful for our paths, our journeys, and the adventures to come...

Here's to hoping our little tribe is all under the same roof within the next few weeks--waiting to hear back on a final offer we put on a house. So excited. So anxious. So ready to nest & prepare for little Lady. 

We hope you have been enjoying your weekend wherever you may roam.

xo

Hi, from MI!

We made it safe + sound to the northern country & in record timing! Traveling with Huxley was so much fun. He's the best road-tripping-adventure buddy ever and never freaked once. We're on a major house-hunt right now, trying to find that perfect little home for our family so we can get that Daddy to Michigan (he's U-Hauling everything--bless his strong arms and heart) ---we miss him so so sooo much.

Here's to the weekend & hoping we get some good news on our future home.

xo 

on our way

Tonight is our last night in the place we've called home for longer than we ever thought possible...it's all Huxley's ever known, and it is bittersweet but such a welcomed new chapter in our families life. We've met so many amazing people, made great friends and memories that we hold near + dear to our hearts. 

I'm absolutely exhausted. Sunburnt & in need of a solid nights sleep before our 14 hour road trip north.

Wish us luck! Next time we blog will be from the great state of Michigan!

xo

twenty-seven.

We have officially entered our final trimester & aside from all the random colds and flus I have gotten along the way the little Lady has been a joy to carry, the high-rider that she is--and I love love love how active she is in there. It would be dangerous to balance a bowl of popcorn on the bump as she'd kick that sucker right off--it's a sight. 

Michigan is just around the corner, I can almost feel the cooler weather & smell the Lake...

xo