Friday Favorites
Just last week we were oh-so close to springtime. And then like that, Winter Storm Stella changes it all.
In terms of winters, this one hasn't been too bad. So one final storm before the seasons change wasn't all that painful. We enjoyed the rest of our firewood, hunkered down, and watched a few movies as a family. There's nothing like having dad home mid-week, particularly when we have a three day weekend away in California to look forward to. Here's hoping that this past snowfall was the true winter finale.
Kid Classes: Music Together
Being a stay at home mom, I'm always on the lookout for amazing activities to keep us busy during the day. Particularly in those winter months that keep us all cooped up inside. I had heard about Music Together from a friend of mine while I was still pregnant with MM; but the thought of classes for a baby I had yet to meet quickly went on the back burner.
Baby Girl Brands: Volume II
Last fall I shared with you my very favorite baby girl brands {here}. From luxurious French brands like Bonpoint and Jacadi to the all-American GAP- all of which remain some of my go-to shops for MM. As this little babe has grown into a full-blown toddler, I've added a few more faves to the repertoire; and as we look to spring and summer, I'm finding myself drawn to all the pretty prints.
Pretty Prints with Roberta Roller Rabbit
If you check the weather forecast, you would never know that we were in t-shirts and sandals yesterday, enjoying the teasing, spring-like sunshine.
Alas, that is life in New England. And despite the predicted snowstorms, we pretended it was spring nonetheless, and headed to one of our favorite local shops to see their new pretty prints for the season.
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Life Lately
My beautiful mama is en route back home to California, leaving a Nana sized hole in all our hearts here on the east coast.
We had an amazing ten days with our favorite lady- celebrating her birthday in both NYC and CT, enjoying many a lunch date with MM, and whipping up some delicious eats in the kitchen. These visits with her are always too short, no matter how many days we spend together. I never thought I'd be raising my girl so far away from loved ones that mean so much to us, but I will say that we do our best to make the best of it.
Springtime Spruce-Up
You may have noticed this little site of mine has bit of a new look these days:
Some fresh new colors- navy, pink and greys, oh my!- and a brand new logo, complete with its very own little lamb. When I started Lilies and Lambs, I never anticipated it would evolve into its own business. Originally, it was just a little hobby of mine- something to keep me busy and inspired as I journeyed into motherhood.
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For the second year in a row, all four Christie siblings rallied together to shower our mama with lots of love and laughter for her birthday. Being that a few of us live on opposite sides of the country, its always a special occasion when we can spend a few days in the same zip code.
March First
It's March first, which just so happens to be my sweet mama's birthday. And lucky us, she's in town to celebrate for the next week. Since her arrival we've logged some serious Maddie-Nana time; filled with PJ parties, dancing and way too much chocolate consumption.
Spring Edit
Because the birds have been chirping and the skies have been blue, I've been looking towards springtime now more than ever. MM has been living in her Hunter Boots {here}, and I can't wait to dress her up in all things seersucker and floral in the upcoming months.
Happy Place
If laughter is the best medicine, then unseasonably warm weather in February is a close second.
This past holiday weekend the weather gods graced us Connecticut folk with spectacular sunshine and a well-deserved respite from the cold. MM's dad was away for most of the weekend- enjoying his annual ski trip with the guys in Vermont. But we didn't miss the opportunity to return to the local beach that becomes our second home in the summers.
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It's been a chilly week here in Connecticut. But fortunately for us the sun came out, which always makes those cold days a little more bearable. Even though a runny nose kept us indoors, there's nothing like a little sunlight to liven up our winter days.
A Babe + Her Bully
These two have been thick as thieves lately. No doubt about it.
I can't say it was love at first sight. In fact, it took MM quite a few months to even notice Henry existed. But nowadays, she's in love.
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Before I get down to business as usual, I want to thank everyone for their kind words and comments on yesterday's post. We received such an outpouring of love and support; most of which included your own, very similar stories to our own. I am so grateful for this platform to share my own experiences- to find the silver lining in it all, but also to let others know they aren't alone.
Loss and Learning
If you follow along here, you know that infertility is something I struggled with before finally conceiving our daughter through IVF in 2014. It's a topic that is such a large part of my story, and continues to be something we grapple with as we strive to complete our family. After much soul-searching, we took the leap to try for another baby last fall.
The Little Girl Who Lost Her Name
We're a sucker for story time over here. Big time. Ever since MM was a little babe, we've taken a few minutes at the end of the day to wind down and cuddle up with our favorite books. We've collected a few tried and true favorites over the past year and half {here}; but I'm always on the constant hunt for more.
Banana Pancakes
Rain, rain, go away! Has anyone else been cooped up inside the past few days? We certainly have. And we are just about running out of books and puzzles and Netflix to keep us occupied. So what else do we do on these bored and gloomy winter days inside? Why, head to the kitchen, of course.