Brrr...

It's been chilly here and we're kind of over it. Ready for spring blooms and warmer weather. I am ready to tuck away my Uggs in exchange for my flip flops!

These cute kids are my life! Their little outfits are darling and a lot is on sale. It was really chilly when we took these pics so I wasn't expecting a great turn out, but they are adorable! The kids were in the silliest moods and I love those moments. (You know, opposed to the moments when they're both having melt downs and screaming.)

Mom life sure isn't easy. It's way harder than I ever expected! But the love in my heart is insane. It's just overflowing in a way I can't even put into words. I can not squeeze these kids enough. And as they get a little older, the more fun we have! I will miss the baby phase and have baby fever forever. I looooove babies. But this stage is so much freaking fun. They are a handful, but so funny and full of life!! Being a mom is the best gift I've ever been given. I think I'll have five more. ;)

You can shop their outfits below and you can see my outfit details here. xo

Photos by Jenna Sparks Photography

Blakes Bows // Sweatshirt

Ryder's Sweater // Adidas - we all have these! :)

My Full Outfit HERE

Stop Saving It

These kids are too dang cute. I feel like they have the cutest wardrobes, but most the time they are in mismatched pjs, messy hair and covered in marker, food or dirt? Ha. Toddler life is tough, guys. So I love taking the time every now and then to get them dressed and ready. I also hate that I feel like I need a "special" occasion for them to look put together and I kind of save their best outfits for an important occasion that never seems to happen anyway.

Tell me I'm not the only one who does this?? I do it for myself, big time! Always "saving" things for a better day. But with kids I feel like I do it even more! Because I know they'll get dirty, etc. And the thing that really sucks is when I finally go to put them in something I've been saving and then I realize they've grown out of it! Gah. #firstworldproblems

I always tell myself to stop saving things. Everyday is worth wearing cute outfits. Even if it ends up getting messy, hair gets pulled out of ponytail, etc. Anyway, nothing about these outfits is overly special or fancy. But it's just the fact that they are both clean, hair done, their outfits match... makes my heart happy. Real life is tough. LOL But I'm really trying to take the time to get the kids dressed (and myself!) in the things I "save" for more "important" days.

I will link their items below. Tons on sale!! I freaking love Blakes bows and she has this cardigan in three colors because they are easy to throw over tees and she also wears them over her leotards for ballet every Friday. You can see full outfit details for me here.

Photos by Jenna Sparks Photography

My full outfit post HERE

Partners in Crime

These two are funnier than ever lately. They look out for each other and run around the house playing and laughing. Their little conversations crack me up!! I know I always say that, but seriously! It's obvious they love each other and are partners in crime.

They're getting so big lately and it kinda breaks my heart. I love watching them grow and learn, but it also pains me that it's all happening so fast. I swear Blakely was just born. And now here she is walking, talking, singing, and cracking us up all the time!

I asked Ryder what he wanted to be when he grows up (they had "career day" of school today) and he said he wanted to help teeth, like daddy. But then I reminded him that he could do anything and he started to get so excited about the thought of being a "rocket ship guy"!!! Ha. And then his wheels started turning and he realized that he could even be a construction worker if he wanted to - and drive the dump truck and excavators! :)

It's never easy to get these kids dressed and out the door for pictures. But I'm so glad I've made it a priority because every time I get pictures back of my sweet babies, my heart melts. It brings me so much joy to capture them in photos in these younger years. When so much is changing, so often. I love looking back at pictures from just 6 months ago!

All outfit details are linked below. xo

When your sister tries to tickle you... and you're not into it. lol

Ok, listening to their little conversations is maybe my favorite thing in life!

"Gimme a hug" omg. Heart explosions!

They are truly partners in crime. I absolutely love watching them play together and use their imaginations. Just thinking about it might make me cryyyyy. I'm so happy they have each other.

Look at that face. Ha! Focusing hard on that foot pop!

It's much more fun when daddy lifts and throws them. They're getting too big for me!

Photos by Jenna Sparks Photography

My Jacket - great for spring! // Graphic Tee // Necklace

Studded Flats are old - similar here

Blakely's tee // Blakely's Booties

Bows // Plaid Shirt

Ryder's Sweatshirt // Jeans