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Anna’s Birth Story

October 6th. Mommy & Daddy take a trip to Terhune Orchards. Donuts and cider, because I knew it wasn't the day. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Nothing. Not even a hiccup. <1 inch dilated. They schedule an induction for the upcoming week. Oh wait, they want to do it a day earlier. Tuesday, it was set. But, Saturday rolls around. I start feeling the most faint, ever so slight, teeny pangs here and there. I didn't tell anyone. Grandma took us shopping, Marshalls, I think. I told Daddy when he ... View the Post

FAMILY

Apple Picking at Terhune Orchards

If you read Anna's Birth Story the last time we were at Terhune Orchards was on Anna's due date! I love that it's so close by. We took a little drive, on Saturday afternoon to get one more wear out of this Carter's gingham dress. (I barely got it past her chubby arms for these photos!) Anna's growing up SO fast, and there are not enough weekends and photoshoots to document it all! ... View the Post

FAMILY

Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ

Liberty State Park holds a special place in my heart, as my dad took me kite flying here almost every spring Sunday. Although we eventually moved to Princeton where I lived my high school days, Jersey City will always be my hometown. And somehow, Jay & I found ourselves living there, our first home together. We always wanted to bring Anna back, and show her our old stomping grounds. As everyone has their own 9/11 story, for me, it was the skyline that was all too familiar– the backdrop of ... View the Post

DESIGN

Welcome to the world, Abigail!

One of our dear and nearest friends, had a baby Abigail! I really wanted to find something personalized, customized, engraved, and after much debate, I found these amazing puzzles on Etsy. Actually, I had this shipped to our house first, because I wanted to see how it came out. The puzzles come in a few varieties. This one is the 3 names with shapes, in pastel. If you didn't know, not many places make puzzles with both lower and uppercase. I picked raised letters (the photo is with the seal ... View the Post

DESIGN

Mama Debbie’s Boobies Care Kit

Honestly, I wasn't as prepared for breastfeeding as I should/could have been. Let's just say I was just, all to horrified of giving birth, that I couldn't even think that far. Oh, if I only knew, that giving birth was the easy part! With many lessons learned, I had to pass on my painful, but so rewarding newfound wisdom to my long-term mama-to-be, Debbie. The Official Kit includes: Water Bottle | Mother's Tea | Nursing Tank | Nipple Cream | Nipple Pads If you didn't notice the pink foil. ... View the Post

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