Our New Addition!

I wanted to pop in quickly to announce that our new addition made his arrival on Thursday, February 20, 2014 (at almost 42 weeks). That's right,13 days after his due date. Baby H is absolutely beautiful and already has me wrapped around his (teeny tiny) finger completely. Baby H weighed in at 7 lbs 10 ounces - 19 1/2 inches long.

I will be taking these next few days to spend time with my family, but I will be back shortly with more on his birth. I had an amazing experience with a midwife assisted  natural water birth. I also have our newborn essentials guide coming up shortly - so stay tuned for all of our favorite newborn essentials picks.

15 Olympic Themed Reads For Kids - Inspiring Books For Ages 4-14

Ready for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games? Get your kids reading and ready for the upcoming games with the following list of inspiring reads for ages 4-14.

Newborn Essentials Checklist - Preparing For Baby + Free Printable Newborn Essentials Checklist

As I sit here awaiting the arrival of our 3rd child (any day now - or so they tell me!) I am amazed at how many things have changed over the years. My youngest just turned 7, so it's definitely been awhile. While we are absolutely loving some of the new products on the market - it's easy to get swept up in it all (and want to bring it all home with you!)

Oh Baby! 36 Weeks and Counting....

With just 29 days to go until my due date ( February 7, 2014) we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our baby boy. I had my daughter at 36 weeks, so he could make his debut at any time now. 

This pregnancy has had it's fair share of ups and downs - but I would do it all again in a heartbeat. With two older children (now 7 & 9 years old) this is sure to be a fresh experience for our family. Our first two were so close in age that everything came very easily.  When our daughter came along, we knew what to expect.  As we were fresh out of certain stages with our son, we were entering into those same stages with our daughter. They occupied each other and have grown to be fairly close friends (when they aren't at each others necks of course - it's a fine balance love hate relationship for sure). There will definitely be a different dynamic this time around.

Disney's The Pirate Fairy - Designing Zarina: From Concept To Creation With Fashion Designer Christian Siriano

 

While Disney's The Pirate Fairy doesn't set sail on DVD until April 1, 2014 - we have some great new concept art and info on the newest Fairy to join Tinkerbell's world; Zarina.

Fashion designer Christian Siriano took on the task of designing the animated fashion concepts for Zarina and we think that he did a pretty fabulous job! 

Check out some of the gorgeous concept art from the film and more on what Christian Siriano and Peggy Holmes (Director of The Pirate Fairy) had to say about bringing Disney's newest fairy to life.