If you missed it at three weeks postpartum we decided we needed a break... Ben was off on paternity leave and so it just made sense to go on a little trip before he went back to work. YES I had just had a baby, yes we were still figuring all of that out BUT it was a completely magical trip. We chose Santa Fe for a couple of different reasons but primarily because neither of us had been there, it was only a 5 hour drive from Denver, and there was a really amazing art experience Ben had been talking about forever that we decided it was time to go see! Rather than tell you about the trip I thought I would just create a list of the top 5 things to do (or that we did there... or near by)!
Read more5 Fall Activities to do With Kids in Denver Colorado
Last year I created a post titled "Ten Fall Activities to do with Kids" which you can find HERE. This year I thought I would do something a little different and create a lit of activities specific to Denver. Before having kids I never thought too much about going to pumpkin patches or finding things to do in the fall because I just did them BUT after having kids I realized that creating traditions and memories in the Fall and other seasons was important and to do it well I needed to be intentional. SO for all you Denver area Mamas here is a list of five fall activities you can do with kids!
Read moreFriday Favorites (Mama Style)
I am starting a new series.... which if you couldn't guess by the title is going to be all about my favorite things of the week. This could be current finds, things I am into... really whatever and this week it is all focused around fashion! I should say that I am going to aim for every week but may or may not make it an every other week thing we shall see how this goes.
Read moreMama Style (Sandgrens Clogs)
One of my favorite fashion pieces right now is clogs... which I should add I am not terribly fashionable but wearing clogs somehow always makes me feel like my outfit is suddenly on point and ready for anything. I should also say I love clogs because seriously you are wearing heels but not... like you have all the benefits of wearing heels but none of the draw backs of falling over or potentially breaking a heel.. it is basically the best!
Read moreFamily Photos
These are our first photos as a family of four and I am completely in love... basically if Jordan of Jordan Brooke Photography suggests you drive into the mountains to a lake that is only open part of the year... after rescheduling due to a crazy snow storm... you say YES every single time. This photo shoot was absolutely magical in every single way Jordan is amazing, talented, and I could not be happier with how these photos came out.
Read moreHolding Space PostPartum (Some Thoughts on Motherhood After Baby)
I spent the entire first month of Ophelia's life convinced I was dying. I didn't have any specific proof (except for a slightly suspicious lump in my left breast) but even though my husband, and doctor told me I was fine I spent everyday of her first month of life under a dark cloud. It wasn't that I wanted to be miserable, or even that I wanted to doubt the people around me but I couldn't stop the overwhelming panic and anxiety. I couldn't keep the loud voice in my head telling me again and again that I was not going to get to see my babies grow up at bay. And today I want to share this with you, because I don't think we talk enough about that first month postpartum and I think that needs to change.
Read moreCopper Mountain (Summer in Colorado)
This post has been a long time coming and is what I will be calling our "baby moon" even though yes we did bring Jessamyn along! When I think of a ski town I usually think of snow, fire pits, days spent skiing, and evenings spent drinking hot chocolate. So having never been to Copper Mountain and going in early August I wasn't sure what to expect! Especially being super pregnant and having a two year old along I just didn't know what we would even do with ourselves. Living in Denver it was only about a 2.5 hour drive and I was so excited for the chance to getaway and spend some time together before Ophelia made her appearance.
Read moreThird Trimester Things (A Pregnancy Update)
We are only 10 days away from our due date and it feels like time to recap this trimester because fingers crossed there will be a sweet little baby here soon! I naively thought this trimester would be easy since coming into it I was feeling really good and had tons of energy BUT the closer we get to my due date the longer the days get, the less I am sleeping, and the more I am understanding people who told me the end really drags out... not to complain but I was totally wrong in my earlier hope that this trimester would just fly by! The good news is we are so close and I cannot wait to meet this little girl. Even Jessamyn tonight was talking to my belly and saying "Come on, Hold you" which was basically the sweetest ever!
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