Snowy Spring Style

Hey guys! This snowy weather is having me bust out all my winter clothes again! Typical Colorado! A lot of my outfit is no longer available because it's from a different season. So I linked similar items in fun colors for spring and summer below. 

I am always a fan of easy and comfortable outfits. If you take off the shoes and accessories, it's just plain leggings and a plain, loose T. My kinda outfit! This T is from Fabrik and it's SOO soft. Fabrik is one of my fav boutiques to shop because it's a larger store and has the cutest stuff at a great price point. 

And Blakers is just the cutest thing I've ever seen. Love these leopard moccs from Freshly Picked. Her binky clip is from Lou Lou Lollipop Finery and they have the cutest teething jewelry and toys for both genders!

I just LOVE when she smiles so big her nose gets scrunched up. :)

My exact sweater is sold out, similar one here from Fabrik

Zella Leggings // Sorel Boots

Similar scarf here + love this for spring/summer

RM cross body + love this

            

Hooters

Bras. I hate spending money on something that is "needed". It's like paying to get your tires rotated! Necessary, but not fun. LOL But I do have a few that I LOVE and wanted to share them with you guys. I tend to gravitate towards the realllllllly comfortable (and kinda grandma-ish) bras. LOL My number one goal is comfort, as usual! Since I am no longer part of the Itty-Bitty-Titty-Committee, I have found I need to be a little bit pickier about how my bras fit/feel. Because now they have an actual job! LOL Gotta hold those suckers up!!! 

I usually order bras online from Destination Maternity (currently having a sale!) and if I have sizing issues I just return it in store. I hate shopping with kids. I never feel relaxed, I am rushed and I don't make the best decisions when I'm in a hurry! So shopping online gives me the time to relax, research and then try them all on in the comfort of my own home. Plus, there are way more options with colors, sizes, etc online and that is always helpful. 

This one is my absolute FAVORITE: Seamless Clip Down Bra. It is so comfortable!!! This is a must have bra in my opinion. It doesn't give you the pinched back fat and just feels like it's part of your body. Sometimes I forget it's on and go to bed at night still wearing it! (Which is saying a lot coming from someone who NEVER sleeps in bras!)

This bra from Dairy Fairy (Lace Hands-Free Bra) is so cute! I bought it in both colors and LOVE that I can pump hands-free in this one. Just makes it so quick and easy to get a pump session in because I can brush my teeth, etc while I'm pumping and I don't have to waste time putting THIS on. (Although this is an option!) 

This Wireless Full Coverage Bra is also very comfortable and looks a little less grandma-y. LOL Very comfortable! And of course, you need a (Motherhood) Sports Bra! I love this bra and wore it even after I stopped nursing Ryder because I just felt like it kept everything in place and I love how it doesn't makes me feel all squishy. DANG YOU, back fat! I really like that the straps aren't super thick (like some sports bras). So if you wear this before or after workouts in non-workout clothes it doesn't look like you have a HUGE, supportive sports bra on! Even though you do. 

I always like wearing nighttime nursing bras, especially in the newborn days when your boobs are still trying to figure out how much milk to make, therefore leaking all over! A Pea in the Pod Nursing Sleep Bra is my go-to. There are no clips, just pull over. This bra is very comfortable and I like wearing nursing pads at night to keep from leaking everywhere. Very helpful to have a bra on at night to hold nursing pads in place so if your baby sleeps longer than usual (or if your hubby does a nighttime feeding) your boobs can leak but you won't wake up in a puddle of breast milk!

When I nursed Ryder in public, I always covered up. I loved my Hooter Hider but OMG it made me so HOTTT!! This time around, I am a lot less conservative. Aint nobody got time for that! I just whip it out and try to cover everything with my shirt (and I always wear a tank top under my shirt so that when I pull my shirt up, I'm not flashing everyone my entire torso!). Because I've never really covered Blakely while nursing, she HATES when I do try to cover her up. But if I feel the need to cover up a bit more, I just put a blanket over the side of her head. People, JUST LOOK AWAY!!! Or look. Whatever. ;)

Here are a few more things I have loved:

The BEST nursing pads - LilyPadz

Nipple Cream

Boppy Nursing Pillow

Nursing Poncho. These are SO cute! And double as a nursing cover and a carseat cover. Also, this nursing cover wraps around your entire body so your back isn't exposed, which is always nice!

Hope this helps! Happy Monday!

            

Cropped Skinny Jeans

Hey guys! I am loving these cropped skinny jeans so much!! I bought similar style in three colors! Ha. Cropped skinny's are perfect for shorter people because then you aren't left with tons of extra fabric to roll up 5 times. I love a little ankle showing and wearing cute kicks with this style pant. And the added detail on the front of this army green paint just makes me happy!

These shoes are also amazing and go with everything! They are adorable and not too high. I feel completely stable in these, which is always important to me when I'm carrying around little babies. This shirt is a MUST! You can dress it up or down and it's longer in the back. So comfortable and the flowy look is so forgiving. 

This bag is a copy of a much pricer version. (I will link both below.) This bag also comes in white, which is great for summer! I love small cross body bags I can wear and be hands free (with or without running errands with kids). 

I love mixing a few bracelets from Benny J Designs and a stack I have from Bauble Bar. Seriously my favorite. I love bright colored bracelets! And of course, my earrings and rings are from Mark Hadley's Diamonds are custom and amazing. If you're looking for ANYthing, they can make it and you'll have so much fun working with Mark and Natalia. I'd love to work with you to create a special piece! Contact me and we can work together or tell Mark I sent you and you'll get the royal treatment fo sho!  

Hope you guys are having a great week! I have major spring fever and can't wait to have some drinks on patios! Who doesn't love a great happy hour outdoors in Denver? The best!! 

Hope you guys are having a great week! I have major spring fever and can't wait to have some drinks on patios! Who doesn't love a great happy hour outdoors in Denver? The best!! 

Mark's Diamonds in Cherry Creek
Cross body splurge! - similar here + here
Denver Street Boutique cropped denim - more here + here
Nude heel // Shirt from Fabrik - similar here + here
Bracelets from Benny J Designs + Bauble Bar

            

Shine Bright Like A Diamond

I'm such a sucker for baby hoods with ears! The cutest. I've also been having so much fun buying things for Blake on Etsy.  I didn't/don't do a lot of Etsy shopping for Ryder... but the girl stuff is SO. MUCH. FUN!! Blakes onesie says "shine bright like a diamond". And this gold heart headband... I can't deal with all the cuteness! These pictures were taken over a month (or two or three??) ago and I can't believe how big she's gotten. They change so much so fast in the first year. Those cheeks. I LOOOOOOOVE THEM! I feel so behind on organizing all our photos and videos. I have really tried to keep up on it since Blake was born. But we've had a hell of a 2016 so far. Just SOOOO INSANELY BUSY. Most of it has been good-busy, but some not so much. 

We have had a lot of family visit this year, which we love. We have no family living in Colorado and it's so wonderful when they are willing and able to come spend some time with us and our growing family. Tim's mom came out, my mom came out, Tim went on his annual guys golf trip, my dad and his wife came out and now my brother and his (pregnant) girlfriend are in town. (I'M GONNA BE AN AUNT - again!!!! YAHOOO! This is my brothers first baby and I can't wait to meet him!) 

We spent time in Florida recently for Spring Break. We had so much fun, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a LOT OF WORK traveling with multiple young kids. Wowsa. We were already exhausted from the trip and then our direct flight home got cancelled (due to weather in Florida) and it took us two full days to get home. Lot of flights, driving, layovers (and tantrums!!!) but we finally made it home. I've never been soooo grateful for my bed. LOL

We also had major hail damage on our home about 9 months ago. Every single window on our home had to be replaced and it was NOT. FUNNNN. We were living in and out of a hotel for three weeks. Oh my gosh. It was so hard. A month later and the windows still aren't finished. UGGHHHH. It's not fun having millions of workers in your home. And when it interferes with nap time????? OMG. Awful. Long story short, we've been very busy. 

Anyway!!! I seriously love these jeans from Pinks in Denver. They are so stretchy and I love the overly distressed look. These flats have been a fav of mine for years! They were a steal from Nordstrom Rack. I will link similar ones below. I wear this vest all the time! It's such an easy layer to add interest to any outfit. I love that it's longer! And I really like these boyfriend button up shirts right now. They are very comfortable, cute and easy for nursing. I love that I feel like I got dressed (a rare occasion these days! LOL) but still feel super comfortable. I hate when clothes make me feel restricted. Especially when I'm with two kids!

These toes! I have an obsession with baby feet and have approximately 1 million pictures of her little toes. :)

I'm seriously going to miss these chubby rolls when they're gone! They bring me so much  happiness!

The moment your baby gets reallllly excited and accidentally slaps you in the face! Ha!

Me:

Denim from Pinks // Vest

Similar flats here + here + here

Similar boyfriend shirt

Blake:

Heart headband // Moccasins

Onesie // Jeggings

            

Blakers Throwback

I can't believe how much she has grown and changed. Tooth took these pictures of Blakes and me about 2 months ago! I totally forgot about them and just melted into a puddle when I saw them. Her adorable smile brings me so much joy. And those rolly polly thighs are the BEST! 

Her looking at me and cooing. Ugh. I can't get enough!

You guys! Those thighs!!!!!! :)

            

Comfy + Casual

I am getting so excited for spring weather! The idea of going to the park and playing outside with the kids makes me so happy. We went to the park today and Ryder had a blast running around in the fresh air. This outfit I'm in is perfect for a casual day playing with kids. Leggings are a must have for moms! I love being dressed in really comfortable and casual outfits when I know I'm going to be out and about with the kids all day long. I need stretchy, forgiving clothes so I can chase Ryder and get on the floor and play with Blakely (and kiss those amazing chubby cheeks off!!).

I love this jacket because I feel like I can dress it up or wear it with really casual clothes and it isn't too thick or hot. Perfect for this in-between weather! And converse. You just can't go wrong. I want them in every color! Ha!

The diaper bag is amazing, you guys! You can wear it as a backpack or over the shoulder/cross body. It's adorable and I love the pockets on the exterior and interior. They have multiple colors to choose from and I want another so badly. It's the perfect size! I can pack SO MUCH in this bag. The best. And so, so cute.

I know I've talked about how much I love Benny J Designs jewelry in the past. And my love continues! I mix and match different stacks I have and love this added little pop of color to any outfit. Another fun color pop are my Ray Ban sunglasses. I have this same style in two colors and they are classic! I reach for them all the time and love that they feel light on my face.

Oh my goodness!!! 

He was a tad distracted by the playground!

Oh, this boy. He just makes me so happy. That smile!!! There aren't enough heart eyes in the world.

Love that this shirt is long in the back. I hate wearing shirts that feel too short in the back!

Hope you guys are having a great week! :)

Fawn Design diaper bag // Benny J Desgins bracelets

Converse // Leggings // Ray Bans

Jacket from Denver Street Boutique here and here

            

Blakely Gray - 7 Months Old

My little Blaker babe. She is so much fun! Seven months old and just a chunky bundle of love. She is the sweetest love nugget and I can't get enough. She has two bottom teeth and continues to be in pain due to more teeth on their way. So sad to see her so uncomfortable about it. I tried the amber teething necklace and I did like it! But our pediatrician was very against us putting her to bed (nap time or night time) with it on and it's such a pain to take that thing off and on 5 times a day. LOL So we haven't been using it. I do feel like the teething tabs help and just want to offer her some comfort.

She's SOOO close to crawling. Figured out how to push back onto her knees but can't figure out how to go forward. She kind of moves in a circle on her knees and rocks back and forth. It's adorable but OMG I'm not ready for my bitty baby to be crawling! Time, please slow down!

She is a smiley, happy little baby who thinks Ryder is just hilarious. She is always laughing at him and watching him play. He's very entertaining. ;) When we're in the car, she just stares at him. Gazing into his eyes. LOL (Her carseat faces back and his forward, so they can look at each other.) I love watching them together and can't wait to see them play (and fight, too). She is sleeping through the night with no problems and loves being in her bed for nap time. She has a hard time sleeping on the go because she's way too interested in everything else going on to fall asleep!

She loves Lincoln and hits him on the back and pokes him in the face pets him gently. ;) She does NOT like it when he wags his tail in her face though. Ha! She loves his fluffy tail (when it's not in her face) and thinks it's a toy. And you guessed it, he just sits there and lets her eat his tail!!! (Dog tails are clean, right?!?) Sometimes they lay next to each other on the floor and it looks like they're cuddling. It's so freaking cute. Lincoln never did this with Ryder. (Probably because I was SO overprotective and got mad if he went anywhere near the baby - HA!)

She is so chubby and delicious. Her chunky thighs make me SO HAPPY and those cheeks. UGH. The best. She makes puckered duck lips when she's focused (just like Ryder did/does) and it melts me. She is great at nursing and never complains if we switch it up (giving her a bottle and/or formula).

She kind of prefers me and gets sad if I leave the room when she wants me to hold her. (Which isn't too often, she's great at hanging out on the floor and playing with her toys. Seriously the best baby EVER!) Actually, BOTH babies prefer me right now and I kind of dig it. LOL Ryder went through a MAJORRRR daddy obsessed phase for the longest time. He'd see us and run right past me to go jump into daddy's arms. Kinda broke my heart. He'd cry if I was carrying him instead of daddy. Again, breaking mommy's heart! But of course now he prefers me (because he's jealous of me holding Blake) and will say "mommy put Blakely on ground and play with tools!" Little stinker! ;) It makes it very difficult for me when he demands being carried or held while I'm feeding Blake, carrying Blake, getting carseats, strollers, etc with him screaming for me. So it's exhausting and wonderful all at the same time. I realize that soon enough he won't want to be carried. And he won't hold my hand. We'll go somewhere new and instead of holding back and standing RIGHT next to me, he'll run ahead without fear or hesitation, never looking back to make sure I'm there. And so I'm going to soak it all up while I can!!

Blakers loves her binkys, rattle toys and her flamingo. I seriously can't get enough of her and wish she'd stay this perfect sweet little baby forever. At the same time, watching her grow and learn and change is wonderful. I sometimes just sit and stare at both my babies and can't believe they're mine. That I made them. And I'm so grateful to God for each and every day I get to be their mommy.

I made the mistake of taking these pictures before nap time. She wasn't into her glamour shots and I couldn't get a good smile out of her! ;-) I would have tortured her (and my hubby) and tried to re take these pics but we've been so crazy over here! SO busy with family in town, kids schedules, trips and now being kicked out of our house for three weeks while all of our windows are replaced (due to severe hail damage). NOT FUN!!!