thinking | being a mom is the best thing in the world. i am over the moon in love. sending | lots of thank you notes to generous loved ones and positive thoughts for a good year ahead! eating | i am still loving oranges,…
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postpartum survival guide for a c-section delivery
i went into labor and delivery with no plan. i prayed a lot about the upcoming arrival of our son and wanted to go in open-minded and as calm as possible. i told myself that whatever happened, i would try my best to accomplish/overcome with my absolute…
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bonnie + bud
those that are close to me know that i love to give gifts… i enjoy collecting personalized items for the person, absolutely love to wrap, and usually use some type of basket/tote to do so. so when i first discovered this local charlotte, north carolina…
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the bloggers guide to gorgeous free photos
i love to use a combination of my own photos {usually from my iphone or nikon} along with beautiful stock photos to prepare my blog posts. i have gathered a list of my 22 favorites. i hope these help and inspire you. most of them…
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a grateful heart: the love in a mother’s heart
we came home from the hospital two weeks ago today and overall, it’s gone really well. the recovery from my c-section has been very difficult and there have been a few medical issues that have come up since- but baby boy is just so good!!…
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snapshots of life lately
there are so many things i want to share with you all but i have been busy cuddling with this little baby bear and have been trying to rest, focus on feedings, and spend time with my mom. i truly don’t want her to leave……
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currently {1.22.16}
we are enjoying a cozy snow day here in charlotte- full of baby snuggles. there is a fresh coat of snow on the ground and ice on the roads so we are staying put at home. my mom {an absolute godsend this week} has homemade…
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we had a baby boy!
on friday, january 15 at 3:55 in the morning we welcomed our son parks james monaco into the world. 9 pounds 6 oz. 22″ long our precious gift from above we are so deeply, madly, in love with our baby boy. {ready to head home!}…
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simply love is three years old!
if this blog were a baby {still no sign of baby boy! official due date is tomorrow- thanks for all of the love/checking in/messages} … it would be headed into its early pre-school years. yesterday, this blog turned three and today i begin my fourth…