thinking | about how much my life has changed over the past few weeks {in a good way}. six weeks ago today i was embracing parks for the first time and now he’s over eleven pounds and is smiling and giggling away. i had my postpartum appointment today and everything went well regarding my c-section recovery. however, i have another infection- which makes nursing painful and very uncomfortable- please send prayers up…
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remembering the first week of parks james
parks monaco was born a gentle soul. it was one of the first things i noticed about him when they put him on my chest for the first time. he felt so exquistedly tender; so very calm. when i look back at the first week…
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three date ideas
yesterday i mentioned that we went on our first post baby date last friday. we went to a super fun, delicious and chic restaurant in uptown charlotte for cocktails and dinner. we enjoyed one another’s company so much and really took in the night {i mentioned how…
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little glimpses
betsy of heavens to betsy and natalie jean of a tiny traveler have one of my favorite instagram series called #itsabeautiful {which changes with each season}. as a community, we celebrate bright adventures in the summer, rich tones in the fall, the pretty soft pastels…
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newborn favorites for baby + mom
my baby bear, parks james, turned one month on monday, february 15. in honor of the newborn stage, i am sharing my favorites for baby + mom today. there are so many baby items and everyone has their own preferences; however, i thought i would…
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the village grind coffee shop | greenville, south carolina
last fall i went to greenville, south carolina to visit a dear {like a sister to me} friend. i have known her since kindergarten and adore her. she’s the type of friend that lands from tokyo, japan late in the evening and then comes to…
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a mudroom diy + living a simpler life
we have a small mudroom next to our kitchen with a built-in that i love i have been wanting to add a fun print to the lower cubbies for awhile now i found this paper at world market florals + birds = perfect for our…
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weekend snapshots + link love
my dad and sister came to charlotte this weekend to pick my mom up. she has been here for about a month to help us take care of parks while also cooking, organizing, cleaning, doing laundry, running errands, and most importantly, drinking wine and watching…
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parks james | one month
our sweet baby parks turns one month old today and i am still having a hard time wrapping my head around this fact. when people tell you that time flies by, they’re most definitely not kidding. it seems like just yesterday they handed him over…