Josie’s Cozy Corner: 9 Month Update
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Wow, I can’t believe Josie is 9 months! Time sure is flying! Over the past month, I feel like we’ve seen so many changes in Josie. We officially have a crawler! She started army crawling backwards, switched to lifting one leg to try to move forward, and finally got it down over Father’s Day weekend! She hasn’t stopped moving since and thinks it’s funny to crawl away from mommy when it’s time for bed. She’s still babbling away nonstop and loves saying “ahhh” with Lyla anytime we’re in the car and I’m trying to drive. She’s constantly pulling herself up on things and working very hard on using her sippy cup. Josie also got her first two teeth!
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 8 Month Update
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Our little Jose Jose is 8 months old! How wild is that?! It seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital, and now she’s doing several new things every day. It amazes me how quickly the first year always goes by. As always, I wish I could keep my girls this little forever, but every new chapter comes with new adventures, so I’m excited to see where their future takes them.
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 7 Month Update
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I’m back with another update on our Josie Rae! This little one keeps us on our toes, and we’re loving seeing the little person that she’s becoming. So, let’s jump on in and talk about what she’s been up to! This past month, Josie decided to boycott naps (at least at home). We noticed she dropped her morning nap at daycare, which is a little earlier than when Lyla dropped hers. However, when she is at home, it is SO hard to get her to go down for her afternoon nap. I don’t know if it’s FOMO or because she hears Lyla playing, but it’s been a challenge!
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 6 Month Update
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I am so behind on this update, it’s not even funny. Life has been busy between work, social activities, and raising our tiny humans. Despite the chaos, our hearts are full. Six months has been such a fun age. Josie is doing amazing things, and it’s bittersweet knowing that she’s already halfway to turning one. Like, where did my baby go?!
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 5 Month Update
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Our Jose Jose is 5 months! This little girl is the absolute sweetest! Little by little, her personality is starting to shine. As much as I want to keep her this little forever, I’m looking forward to learning more about this tiny human God blessed us with. This month started rough for Josie. She came down with a nasty cold around Valentine’s Day. She was coughing so much that we thought she had RSV. We took her to the doctor, and she tested negative for the flu and RSV. However, because she had a small amount of wheezing, they prescribed us a breathing treatment to help open up her lungs. Those helped, but the cough has lingered. We’re hoping she’s just getting back-to-back colds. She’s a trooper and has remained in good spirits despite not feeling 100%.
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 4 Month Update
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Welcome back to another Josie’s Cozy Corner update! This mama got behind this month! Better late than never, right? So, let’s dive in and chat about what our sweet Jose Jose has been up to. At her 4-month appointment, her pediatrician said she was right on track for development. She weighed 12 lbs and 10.5 oz. and was 24.5 inches.
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 3 Month Update
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Our amazing Josie Rae is officially 3 months old! She’s the sweetest little thing and such an easy-going baby. We love her to pieces! Since my last update, Josie has started going to daycare with big sis. Lyla loves having Josie there and often visits her in the baby room. Josie has made some new friends and even did a little finger painting with her class. Josie’s teachers have told us on multiple occasions that she is the “perfect daycare baby”. She’s usually pretty chill unless she’s hungry, then watch out! She doesn’t like it when we take her bottle away to burp lol.
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 2 Month Update
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Can you believe Josie is already 2 months old? I sure can’t! This little one has been BUSY! So, let’s jump right into all the exciting things our sweet girl has been up to! First, we celebrated Josie’s baptism. It was a beautiful day, and I was so happy to have her wear the same baptismal dress that Lyla wore. In my opinion, the best part about her having the same gender is how identical they look.
Josie’s Cozy Corner: 1 Month Update
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Welcome to my new series: Josie’s Cozy Corner! Similar to my Life With Lyla series, this will be the spot for all the updates on our Josie Rae! I’m not going to lie, I can’t believe it’s already been one month! It feels like just yesterday we were in the hospital. This little one joined our family on October 2nd, 2025, at 10:05 AM. She weighed 7lbs, 5oz, and was 19 and 1/4 inches long. Much smaller than her big sis and definitely not what the doctors were predicting. They told me at her growth ultrasound that she was measuring 7lbs, and this was about 3 weeks before her due date!
Baby #2 Labor Story
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Happy Halloween! Today, I’m sharing a little recap of my third trimester, my labor story with Josie, and how postpartum has been going.
The third trimester was probably the toughest and longest trimester of them all. I felt lots more movement, and seeing as my placenta was posterior this time around, some of Josie’s kicks were quite painful! I continued to have lower left back pain, which I just recently found out was due to kidney stones! I had gone to the ER back in August due to the pain because it had become unbearable, and I had thrown up. Labor and Delivery thought it was a UTI, but when my test results came back, all it showed was that I had tested positive for Group B Strep (very common in pregnancy).
Life With Lyla: Three-Year Update
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Can you all believe my baby girl is THREE years old?! Last week, she started preschool in her new class at daycare, and she was so excited! I’m sure all you mamas can relate to it. It’s such a bittersweet moment when your kiddo moves up to another class. Part of me wants to freeze time and keep her this little forever, and the other part is so excited to see what’s in store next for my sweet girl.
Spidey Themed Birthday Party
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Today, I am hopping on here to share all about Lyla’s 3rd birthday party theme! Never in a million years did I think I would be throwing a Spidey-themed party for my little girl, but what can I say, she loves her superheroes! Plus, I had a lot of fun throwing a girly twist on it!
Baby #2 Second Trimester Recap
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Wow, I can’t believe we are already in the middle of July! This past weekend, we celebrated Kent’s birthday, and in two weeks, we’ll be celebrating Lyla’s 3rd birthday! Lots of celebrating in our household! I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying your Summer!
Today, I wanted to hop on here and share a recap of my second trimester with baby #2! For starters, in case you missed it, we are having another GIRL! Lyla gets her baby sister, and we are over the moon about bringing another little girl into the family. It’s funny, I used to tell myself I wanted one boy and one girl. However, after having Lyla, I fell in love with being a girl mom, and so I’m excited for all the girly things to come!
Baby #2: First Trimester Recap
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Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here! I’ve just been really busy working, enjoying toddlerhood with Lyla (minus the tantrums 😜), and, you know, growing a baby!!! Keeping this a secret has been SO hard! So many times, I almost slipped up and shared it on social media.
Halloween Entertaining
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Happy October! My favorite month of the year! Today, I am sharing links to fun and festive Halloween pieces that can be used for Halloween parties and get togethers. So, if you are hosting a Halloween party and on the hunt for some Halloween party decor, make sure to check out some of the items I’ve found down below! Happy Haunting! 👻
Oneder The Sea
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Today, I’m coming at you with a throwback post of Lyla’s 1st birthday party theme! I never got a chance to share the details from that party, and I figured I’d share in case any of you have mermaid-loving girls. When I picked this theme for her first birthday, it was primarily because mermaids were insanely popular. The new “Little Mermaid” movie also came out, making finding decorations easy. I also think it’s a cute theme for little ones born in the warmer months because you can set up water activities to get the full mermaid experience!
Life With Lyla: Two-Year Update
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How are you guys doing? Please drop a comment below and let me know. I’m ecstatic that Fall is officially here! This morning felt glorious and I can’t wait for more crisp Fall days! Today, I’m finally getting around to sharing Lyla’s two-year update! It’s still mind-boggling that I have a two-year-old. Where has the time gone? Anyway, I’ve got lots to share with you guys so let’s get started!
About to Be Something New, Lyla’s Turning Two!
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How are you guys doing? I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve been on here and shared. Life with a toddler has kept me busy. I can’t believe I have a two-year-old, you guys! It’s wild! I plan to share an update about our sweet girl in a separate post, but let’s talk about the party details!
2024 Valentine’s Day Home Tour
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I hope your week has been going well. Today, I am sharing my Valentine’s Day decor for 2024! Some of the pieces you might recognize, but I did pick up a few new items too. I was drawn to the pinks and creams this year. I find this color combo so dreamy and romantic. I’ve wanted to slowly phase out the red decor for a more neutral theme. You’ll notice that I stuck to the pink/cream theme downstairs and used the red pieces upstairs. Anyway, I hope you enjoy and draw some inspiration from this for your own home! Let me know in the comments what color scheme you enjoy using for Valentine’s Day! 💕
2024 Goals
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I hope you are all having a wonderful start to 2024. It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I’ve missed sharing updates here. I’m going to try to get back into the swing of blogging/posting content on a more regular basis this year. Today, I wanted to give a life update and share some of my goals and wishes for this upcoming year. I’m one of those people who look forward to the New Year. I love the idea of a “fresh start” and enjoy setting goals on things I want to work on: personally, professionally, and spiritually.