diapers and skinny jeans

As we approach nine months, we've been experimenting with self-feeding, chunkier textures, and new flavor combinations.  We've gotten the okay to start adding simple proteins so we are making some new choices for breakfast- eggs!   * It's important to note that babies cannot have a full egg (I.E. egg whites) until at least after a year old.  The yolks of the eggs are perfectly safe, but the whites of the eggs contain a protein which still remains a high allergen for those under one year of age. As far as technique goes, I found it was pretty simple to crack the egg and dump out the whites while cradling the yolk, then you can mix the yolk with breast milk or formula to scramble in a small frying pan until crumbly.  We paired Sofia's meal with some small chunks of avocado made for little pincher fingers! ;)  As a precaution, you can watch your baby for a few days to double, triple, (or quadruple) check for any type of allergy before introducing new...

I'll be the first to admit that I have the most beautiful looking friends.  Wait.  Did I mention already how drop dead gorgeous my friends are?  Seriously.  Shooting with Holly is a dream.  I missed this girl more than I can put into writing, but for now I'll leave you a sneak peek of this tasteful boudoir we did just in time for Valentine's day.  New changes are coming, new lighter, spring colors on the blog.  New bright white paint for our walls.  And tomorrow?  Mommy and me yoga.  (can't even wait!)

I made it.  I'll spare you the gruesome details of this week, but I made it.  And I'm back now.  This week has taught me a lot about strength, about friends, about life... even about food? I know. It was almost  more than I could handle, but still.  Here I am. This is the beginning of some new leaves turning:  only choosing to do the things that make me happy, taking on only the projects I can handle and especially giving attention to those that I've been putting off.  Realizing I need to dump the friendships have just gotten weird and unhealthy, and nurture more those that have been there all along.  Getting back into the flow of my circle, my hoop.  Taking time for myself with my yoga classes and heeding the advice of friends that know me all too well.  Eating the things that make me feel good instead of eating a bunch of processed crap. The only way you get through times like these are to just sit and focus on one area a...

Some cute Valentine's ideas for mama and baby!  I hope all of you enjoy some sweet time with your loved ones. :) For Mama: ( 1. Red Blouse / 2. Skinny Jeans / 3. Oxfords / 4. Necklace / 5. Hair clips ) For Baby: ( 6. Floral Blouse / 7. Baby Skinnies / 8. Moccasins / 9. Wooden Heart Rattle / 10. Rosette clip )

Just stopping in to say we're pushing through this week one day at a time, together.

If you can tell by these photos how messy our house is, I'm sorry.  I've realized that even though it seems like it shouldn't matter, clutter really effects your inner calm and happiness.  We've got a lot of cleaning to do but as you've noticed- usually for two days over the course of the weekend through Tuesday- I'm never on the blog.  Childcare for us right now has been split graciously between both Erick and I's parents, and that means on Sunday and Monday when my family watches Sofia, we have to stay the night since they live so far away.  It's not the easiest arrangement for any of us right now, but hey.  At least its free. This is the first time we've ever run into a problem where we can't find a sitter this week, and it has me stressed out to the max.  They changed my schedule at work to a day I'm not normally on, so everyone we usually have watch her already has something planned.  I'm not sure I feel comfortable eno...

Find all of these goodies over at hipbabygear.com (1. Boon stash / 2. Hip Skop Bee lunch / 3. Wooden block / 4. Bloom High Chair in Kiwi / 5. Prince Lionheart Wheelie / 6. Urban Spoons)