What’s in a Name?

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As we come into the 30th week of pregnancy, my husband and I have many lists going. A list on things to get done, a list of things to buy for the baby, a list of things to pack...
I really do not consider myself a mom yet...more of an incubator. So if you would prefer that I instead stick to my photography postings, I can do that, however the ladies in charge said that since I am...

Soon to be four

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There are certainly different paths in life and each day we make decisions that lead us down these varying and winding paths.  Sometimes, we end up in a place that we quickly try to reverse out of for any...
I just had our second daughter a few months ago, and I have been reminded of just how difficult life with a newborn can be. Don't get me wrong, it is a wonderful experience and there is much joy...
  I've written before about my struggles with breastfeeding my first daughter, Nora (you can read more about that here). When I found out I was pregnant with baby #2 I immediately started thinking about what I could do to...
When I was about 7 months pregnant I started scouting for a photographer to do some maternity shots.  I remember putting out a FB question to my local friends for recommendations on a good photographer.  I got a lot...
Postpartum recovery can be rough. Especially when there are so many demands on your time and energy as a new momma and we are often just struggling to get enough sleep and rest to make it through each day. This...
I don't know about you, but I love hearing other women's birth stories. I think there is something inside us as momma's that enjoy having the opportunity to hear other women's experiences and rejoice in the miracle of new...
April is host to numerous important awareness campaigns- autism, cancer control, child abuse prevention, and frogs to name a few.  It is also National Cesarean Awareness month.  The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is...
When Robin and I found out we were pregnant with our first daughter, Nora, I could barely contain my excitement. We had been trying for around 6 months and had been anticipating the day for much longer. I had...
As a modern mama-to-be you are bombarded with thousands of items to make your life just a little easier.  It is so difficult to decipher what is a much-needed item and what is an item of luxury.  You want...
Here is the truth of the matter:  You don't need much for a newborn baby.  Milk, clothing, diapers, a place to sleep, and a fair amount of free time on your hands and you are set.  Nearly everything else...
As Tasha shared yesterday, we mommas are taking the next few weeks to share our favorite baby/kids items. Now, I know everyone has a different opinion of things that are necessary or helpful for their baby, so please remember...
It's day 2 of our "Mommy Must Have" series, and I'm here to share my Top 5! Surely there's a lot to consider and think about as you wait for the arrival of your little bundle of joy. 'What type...

In + Around Vermont

Moving to the Vermont Gayborhood of Our Dreams

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My wife and I, with our then 2-year-old, moved to Vermont in 2021 from rural Missouri.  While we had great friends and community in Missouri,...
A featured image for a blog post about hating fall.

Why I HATE Fall… Y’all