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Baby Update- 4 Months

October 14, 2020 by Katie Haller

4 month baby monthly photo #monthlyphoto*This post contains affiliate links, which means by clicking on and/or making a purchase through a link I will earn a commission for this blog.  Thank you for your support!

Baby Update 

Anna is now 4 months and I wish I could slow down the days.  I’m just trying to take it all in.  She’s rolling around everywhere and I know she is wanting to move around, but I’m hoping she will hold off long enough for us to baby proof the house.  I love her smiles.  She has the sweetest laugh and when she cries it’s like she just got her feelings hurt.  I know I’m her mom, but I think she’s the sweetest little girl ever. 

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My Last Baby + Anna’s Newborn Photos

October 7, 2020 by Katie Haller

Newborn photography #newbornphotography
I knew going into my pregnancy with Anna that it would be my last.  I always knew I only wanted 2 children.  I had ideally wanted a boy and a girl, but I always said that I would be happy with whatever God gave me.  Before we were married, Kevin and I talked about children.  He wanted no less than 1, no more than 2.  It was nice to know that we were both on the same page when it came to having a family.  When we found out at our ultrasound with Anna that we were having a girl we were thrilled.  A boy and a girl, it was what I had always wanted.  We were told we had the million-dollar family.  Read more

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Babysense Video Monitor Review

September 28, 2020 by Katie Haller

Babysense video monitor review #babymonitor #babyvideomonitor

 As a parent, we are always concerned about the safety of our children, especially when they are babies.  From the moment they are born we start to worry.  When I brought my children home from the hospital, I didn’t want them to be far from me, especially at night.  It was important for my babies to sleep close to me in those first few months so that I could be sure they were safe.  I’d often find myself waking up in the middle of the night just to make sure that they were still breathing.  With Jack, I kept him in our room until he was 3 months old, then moved him into his own room to his crib.  His room was right next to our bedroom and I could hear him easily with the door opened.  I never registered for a baby monitor, because at the time we had a little one-story condo and I didn’t have a need for it.  The second-time-around with Anna, things are a little different.

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Baby Update- Three Months

September 14, 2020 by Katie Haller

3 month baby picture #monthlybabypicture

Baby Update

Anna is 3 months already!  That’s a quarter of a year!  I can’t believe how fast it’s going, but if I learned one thing from the first time around, it’s that babies grow fast.  You have to soak it all in while you can!
This month Anna’s likes are smiling, her big brother, standing up when she’s held, and bath time.  Really there’s not much she doesn’t like.  So far her only dislike is her car seat.  She hates it and cries every time she’s in it unless she’s sleeping.  Anna has been getting so active this month.  I can tell that we are officially out of the newborn stage.  She’s grabbing at everything, eating her hands, and even rolling over.  She can roll from tummy to back and back to tummy.  It seems pretty early to be that mobile, but she probably can’t wait to keep up with her big brother.

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Baby Update- Two Months

August 14, 2020 by Katie Haller

2 month baby update #babyupdate #monthlybabyphoto

Baby Update

 Anna is 2 months already and this summer is flying by.  I spent the beginning of the summer pregnant and wishing away every day and now I’m spending the end of the summer wishing each day wouldn’t end. Babies grow way too fast so I just want to soak in every day I have with my baby girl.  I am enjoying having a baby again so much.  Anna is a doll and I just love watching her little smiles and facial expressions.  Read more

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C-section vs. VBAC

August 3, 2020 by Katie Haller

C-section vs. VBAC
My 2 birth experiences were completely different from each other, yet I still ended up with the same outcome which was a healthy baby.  4 years ago, when I gave birth to my son Jack, I delivered him by emergency c-section.  Recently, with my second baby, Anna, I was able to deliver her by VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean).  As long as you didn’t have any medical problems or complications with your first pregnancy, most women have the choice to have a VBAC or a repeat c-section for their second birth.  It’s a personal choice and both deliveries have their risks.  Today I want to share both of my birth experiences with you.  You might be someone on the fence about what direction to go in, so hopefully, my experiences with both will help you with your decision.

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What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

The weather had been terrible this week 😩 So I basically wore my go-to comfort outfit combo all week long— thrifted jeans + cardigan/sweater + ballet flats. 

How is the weather where you live this spring?? 

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My Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe is LIVE on My Mom-Friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe is LIVE on the blog! ☀️

✨See all 96 outfits in blog post!! Outfit reel coming soon!! 

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What I wore then vs. What I wore now I have alway What I wore then vs. What I wore now

I have always loved cardigan sweaters. Lately I’ve been wearing them buttoned up, which is an easy way to update the style and wear it in a new way! 

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If you are over spending money this school year, b If you are over spending money this school year, but still want to send in a little end of the year appreciation gift to your kid’s teacher then this $5 gift idea is a perfect! 

@walmart has these cute little faux plants for under $5! I googled these free printable tags and used some left over Christmas ribbon to make these cute little end of year teacher gifts. 🪴

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Field trips, field day, park day… if you’re lo Field trips, field day, park day… if you’re looking for a cute casual outfit to wear to any of these places, this is a great go-to! 

This top has a built in bra which is so convenient and comfortable! Skirt has built in shorts! Both are super easy to accessorize! 

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Amazon vacation dresses 👗 🌴 I’m loving al Amazon vacation dresses 👗 🌴

I’m loving all these beautiful dresses from @gracekarin_brand! These will all be coming on vacation with me this summer!! Which dress is your favorite? 

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I’ve been doing a lot of outfit brainstorming fo I’ve been doing a lot of outfit brainstorming for my cruise vacations coming up next month! That’s why  today on the blog I am breaking down some outfit ideas for all the different places you need outfits for on a Caribbean cruise! 

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What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

This week we finally got some warmer weather which meant I could take my outfit pictures outside! But that was short lived because it’s cold and rainy again 😩

Let me know what day is your favorite! 

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