Our daughter, Raylee Lynn, turned six months old last week. I can't believe we are half way to a year. Not only am I head-over-heels in love with this little bug, but I'm so proud of myself for surviving! Ha! I knew from before I was even pregnant that I wanted to take monthly photos of our kids. I love seeing the differences between each month. They grow so dang fast that first year! Each month is full of so many milestones, and I want to remember them all. I decided to take her photos on the blankets she was given. Several people made us quilts or crocheted blankets, and lots of Continue Reading
Archives for September 2017
10 Baby Toys We Love for Our Little One
I always thought baby toys were kind of pointless. I mean, they are babies -- they can't play yet, right? Wrong. Toys help babies learn and develop new skills. Toys for babies are important for a child's development. I didn't realize how much I'd need to keep my little one entertained! She actually gets bored. She needs things that keep her attention, and I need things that keep her happy! After six months, we've learned which toys Raylee likes best. In my opinion and experience, these are the best toys for babies. Do you have any of these for your sweetie? Our Favorite Baby Continue Reading
Encouragement for the Hard Mom Days
It's been so long since I've posted. Too long. I have wanted to blog, but I just haven't found the time. Motherhood has been a huge adjustment for me -- there are so many more hard mom days than I had expected. I used to be able to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I would spend hours a day on the computer working on this blog and my social media pages. Now, I spend hours trying to get Raylee to nap! It feels like she has complete control over my day. Everything is wrapped around when she eats and naps. And honestly, it has been hard. Hard for me to let go of what used to be and embrace Continue Reading