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December 17, 2018

Kennedy’s Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party

winter ONEderland first birthday

This weekend was Kennedy’s Winter ONEderland first birthday party. Friends and family gathered in our home to celebrate our little baby girl turning ONE! We were so blessed to have our home filled to the brim (literally, it rained so we were nice and cozy inside) with so many people who we wouldn’t have made it through the first year without. We had a wonderful friend, Gina, come over to take some photos for us to get all the little...

May 15, 2018

On Mother’s Day

Mother's Day

Yesterday was my very “first” Mother’s Day. I spent the day with my little family, cuddling my baby, and eating pancakes. I saw the posts, the messages, and the sweet photos which just filled my heart with so much joy. One thing that stuck out to me is how many women acknowledged the number of mothers who were still waiting for their own “first” Mother’s Day. It’s refreshing. I’m sure these posts and sentiments existed while I myself was waiting,...

February 8, 2018

A morning at home with Kennedy Joy: Newborn photos

newborn photos

Ok, when I say “newborn photos,” I really mean “one month photos.” By the time we got home from the NICU the Holidays were in full swing so we were a little late getting photos taken. Better late than never though, and I love them. It was a beautiful, sunny, January morning that we spent shooting in our home with Micah Williams. Her photos are so soft and beautiful and all the pastels were perfect for Kennedy’s first official photos....

January 8, 2018

When the NICU nurse becomes the NICU mom

nicu nurse becomes nicu mom

As I sit down to write these words, my precious girl is home, sleeping on my chest, and healthy. I know for many a “NICU mom” they don’t get this chance for a very long time, and some maybe never… So I’ll preface this by saying I know how truly blessed we are that our stay was short and Kennedy has made a full recovery. At the same time, that doesn’t make the experience we went through any easier. It’s...