Happy Fall

Oh look, another glorious morning.. Makes me sick! 

 

Happy First Day of Fall to all my basic bitches. Just kidding. Sort of.

Well, it's the most wonderful time of the year. At least in my opinion, and every other 30 something chick who lives somewhere with four seasons opinion. I've been obsessed with fall, and more specifically the month of October, for as long as I can remember. There is just something about cool mornings with golden light shining through your windows, leaves crunching when you walk, and the way it smells outside after a fall rain. I honestly don't really LOVE pumpkin spiced lattes, but I would hammer a gallon of apple cider no problem. Bring on all the apple picking, Ugg boot wearing, Hocus Pocus quoting, pumpkin candle burning days of fall.

Lastly, we've been in major planning mode for LOLA'S FIRST BIRTHDAY. Have I been sleeping for an entire year? Where did the time go? How is she almost a year old?  I'm a total sucker for a "theme" no matter what party I'm planning. Any of you who know me, know I don't have a party without going all out. Since our girl was born in the most fabulous month of the year (and on the 2nd, which has always been my lucky number) We are planning a Pumpkins & Roses party. Our little pumpkin Lola Rose. It just seems fitting. Though I might have to use it every single year, considering I've spent a small fortune on decorations, props, food, and favors. Every day there are roughly 16 boxes from Amazon sitting on our door step. Did you know you can buy literally anything on Amazon? Today I ordered Pellegrino, double stick tape, and a tutu. One stop shop, all from the comfort of my own cramped iphone hand. 

My husband, and our mail man, are sure to cut me off me soon.

Here's a little sneak peek at what I have in the works:

Visit my pinterest board for all the things that inspired me for her party, and stay tuned for how it all comes together.

Being an Aunt

Ten years ago today, I became an aunt. I was just barely 20 years old. I had no idea what I was in store for. We waited all night in the hospital for her. My brother came out of the delivery room crying. We had a beautiful baby girl new to our family! I knew back then how much I always wanted kids, but boy did becoming an aunt teach me how much I needed kids! I've always been so grateful for the chance to get to spoil my now, 5 nieces and 4 nephews. Being an aunt has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. And I'm thrilled Lola gets to grow up with such amazing role models, cousins, and friends. I love you all to the moon and back

Taking a trip down memory lane of me with my babies throughout the years.

 

 
And one of my favorite photos of all time. Happy 10th Birthday Mia-Bell! You were the start of all the joy and happiness in our lives. You are a smart, hilarious, caring, young girl. 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Eleven Months

Age: 11 months
 

Stats: Last I weighed her she was 25 lbs. I love my chubby happy baby! I don't know her height but I can't wait to have her measured for the first time on her height chart in her room. Shes still wearing mostly 12-18 and 18-24 month clothes, size 4 diapers, and she has 9 teeth now!

Favorite Foods: She seems to really enjoy cantaloupe. LOVES taco night (like mama!) Goes ham at Chipotle, she gets the kids cheese quesadilla, a side of black beans, corn, and guac. Really likes chugging water. And when we can't find her, she is almost always sitting at the dog food bowl and we have to pry dog food out of her mouth. Parents of year over here.
 

Words: She is quite a talker. We can sometimes figure out what shes trying to say. But her favorite word by far is Dada. Up until Thursday, we could look her dead in the eye and say "Mama" about 100 times and every single time she replies "DADA!" But the day before she turned 11 months old, I walked out of the room and she came crawling after me saying "mumma mumma mumma" Yes, I cried.
 

Favorite Activities: She recently really likes playing in her crib while you sit next to it. She pulls herself up, jumps a couple times, and then lays down with her face in the mattress giggling like shes pretending to sleep. She loves to push her push walker. Get chased by her giant stuffed teddy bear, and still really loves playing with Louie.

Favorite Things: Books for sure. She loves loves loves to turn pages in all her books. Her favorites right now are A Color of His Own, Little Blue Truck Halloween, and Pantone Colors.

Least Favorite Things: Diaper changes, putting on clothes, taking off clothes, rocking when shes overly tired, and being told she can't stand in the tub.

Signature Moves: If anyone says "yaaay" or "good job" it doesn't matter what she is doing or if she's even paying attention, she will stop what she is doing and start clapping. It is the funniest thing ever. I hope I never forget it.

Seriously, this sweet girl. I am just so overwhelmed with how much she has brought to our lives. It doesn't even seem possible for her to be almost one year old. If you need me, I'll be sobbing in between each smile and laugh for the next 30 days. Okay, probably 30 years. People always say "you'll never know how much I love you" but I hope one day she does. So much my heart feels like it will burst into a million pieces.