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Life Lately…

18 Friday Dec 2015

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I sat and attempted to curate the perfect diaper bag and I am pretty sure I have failed miserably.  I am noticing a trend with all things baby–live and learn!  We are ready to start!


We have so so much to do still, but alas, this is all I have the energy for…

Everywhere we look there are so many cute reminders that baby is just around the corner!

I managed three Christmas parties in the last week and a blogger brunch!  I’ll call that a social success as I’m pretty sure that’s more socialization than I did my entire pregnancy!

 I just adore the network of ladies I’ve met through blogging in Columbus.  This past weekend we headed to The Guild House for a little holiday celebration!


We also hosted a favorites party for my work peeps this week!  You bring three of your favorite $10 items (can make any limit) and then, if you have a large group, draw names for three rounds of choosing from all the favorite items!  When you leave, you have three of your friends’ favorite items!  If you have a smaller group, you can bring enough for everyone and do a smaller dollar amount.  I have also done challenges like favorite $2 item for the kitchen! So much fun!

My last to-do was oh so important.  Nails.  Had to do something to feel a little pretty in all the chaos!

And now we wait.  We are officially scheduled for induction Sunday at 9 p.m. if nothing happens sooner!  We have been anticipating this weekend for so many months/years.  I remember our first appointment so clearly.  I went by myself (tricked Matt a little) so that I could do a little surprise announcement for him after I knew for sure…I was so nervous and then everything just felt right when they walked in and told me the best news of my life.  I was a mama.  Now, in just a matter of hours, we get to meet that sweet babe!

Next time we chat, baby will be here!
Have a great weekend, friends!
Erin

Baby J’s Nursery!

11 Friday Dec 2015

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The Details: Crib (mine as a baby!): Turquoise Pom Pom Throw: Turquoise Cart: Penguin Humidifier: Rug: Zebra Storage Bin


The Details: Chair (thrifted): Woolen Pom Pillow: Stripe Storage Bins (Michaels): Colored Clutching Beads: Elephant Teether

 The Details: Rainbow Stacker: Anne of Green Gables: A Little Princess: Green Giraffe: Chicago Print: Paris Print: Richmond Map: Follow Your Heart Print


The Details: Changing Table (old): Giraffe Changing Pad Cover: Elephant Lamp: Alphabet Print (gift): Nest Thumb Print (shower guest book): Animal Parade Print


The Details: Chambray Sneakers: Royals Shoes: Stripe Sneaker (H&M old)


The Details: Stuffed Giraffe

Here is a little peek at our absolute favorite room in the house.  I pretty much just want to hang out in here all day.  Can’t wait to add the best part–baby!  Just 8 more days!

Hope you all have a great weekend!
Erin

 

 

Christmas Wishlist + Gifts for Her

05 Saturday Dec 2015

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Good morning and a very happy Saturday to you all! It has been a whirlwind the last couple of weeks with the baby shower, my mom and sister visiting, wrapping up my final project for my master’s, tying things up at work, and last, but not least, prepping for BABY! We are 38 weeks today and we have moments where we sit back and say we are totally ready and then have moments (like when we realize that we haven’t installed the car seat) that we begin to panic. I find myself crying for no reason lately. I get really happy, then really sad about something I would never normally get sad about (I cried the other night because our new favorite show, Fargo, wasn’t ending fast enough and I wanted to go to bed).

SO–for this year’s Christmas gift guide…I am not going to pretend I know what grown up people want. I gathered up what’s on my wishlist this year which to be honest consists mostly of adult beverages and things I think will help make me feel like a human once baby arrives! SO here it goes!

  1. My all-time favorite Lip Balm.
  2. Kate Spade La Pavillion Set. We haven’t really gotten new towels or oven mitts since the wedding–we are overdue and these are darling!
  3. I saw this candy concoction at Nordstrom the other day and I just thought they were so cute! So fun for a holiday party!
  4. Wine plus cute packaging? Yes!
  5. Sayings on wine glasses are the best reminders!
  6. I try to stock up on my makeup essentials at Christmas like my Bare Minerals Foundation.
  7. …and NARS Blush.
  8. This ornament is just darling and until tomorrow everything at Papersource is 20% of with code FALALA!
  9. I have vowed to be better at getting pictures printed and I think it would help if I had some cute albums like this one!
  10. I have had my eye on this tote for years and with a momentous Christmas ahead, graduating with my master’s on the same day I am due, and 30 creeping up in early January, I think this needs to be the year for a very grown up bag!
  11. This book will just make me think I actually have a plan for keeping my house functional and cute post baby.
  12. Yes, to all things Essie.

So, what’s on your list?? Hope you are all making headway on your Christmas shopping list!

Have a great weekend,
Erin

Life Lately…

25 Wednesday Nov 2015

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The babe and me at 34 weeks! 
Things have been super busy, but I have tried to carve out a few calm moments to catch up with friends or sip a decaf latte.

The baby room set up!  More to come soon!

Last weekend was our baby shower with friends and family!  Baby is already so blessed!

Our baby already has the cutest friends in town!

We are nearing 37 weeks and it feels like we are coasting from here!  Baby could be here any day!  My mom and sister headed back to Columbus with us on Sunday for a week of bonding and final baby prep!  EEEK!

What have you all been up to?!  Hope you all have a chance to relax this week with your loved ones!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Erin

Road Trip Essentials!

20 Friday Nov 2015

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Good morning, friends!! Long time no see!!  It has been a long few weeks with busy work schedules and a brief stay in the hospital courtesy of a very much accidental run-in with a student.  All is great with baby–and mom and dad are mostly just tired and a little freaked out that baby will be here in exactly one month!

The time has finally arrived for us to celebrate this sweet little nugget so we are jetting off to Matt’s hometown this weekend and then my mom and sister are headed back to Columbus for a week of fun ALL of next week!  To say I am excited would be a serious understatement.

Here are some of my traveling essentials for my final road trip until baby arrives!!

  1. A cute water bottle to stay hydrated.  May mean we have to stop to pee every ten minutes, but it will keep the leg cramps at bay!
  2.  Snacks!  These little morsels of sunflower cinnamon delight are where it’s at!
  3. A cozy blanket scarf.  I scored this little gem at H&M the other weekend and I have basically worn it every single day since.  So so cozy.
  4. A cozy sweater/sweatshirt.  A preggo must.
  5. My trusty hot/cold pack.
  6. NARS Blush.
  7. Fresh Lip Tint in Tulip.
  8. Formula X Nail Color.  This stuff dries SO fast.
  9. Baggu Bags are the bomb.com.
  10. I have posted about these slippers before.  The bottoms are hard, so they are basically like shoes, so that means you can wear them most of the day.

SO, what about you guys, what are you up to this weekend?  What have I missed??

Happy Friday!!
Erin