There are a handful of defining moments I can remember from my childhood. 1) the first time I hurt a friends feelings and had to go over to their house to apologize, 2) the time I was caught cheating on my 1st grade timed math test, and the consequences that followed (yep, true story), 3) the . . .
One Year With Macey!
I was ready. Maybe you couldn't tell by looking at my surroundings (unfinished nursery, not familiar with how a breast pump worked, "what's this nipple cream for?"), but boy was my heart ready for you. Ready to receive you, our perfect gift from God. Ready to be your mommy. Ready to take care, . . .
Mommy-And-Me Photo Shoot With Gigi And Macey
As promised, I wanted to share some of the photos taken by Cassandra Shiree Photography during the mommy-and-me photo session I gifted my mom (Macey's Gigi) for mothers day. Since becoming a mama myself, I have an even greater appreciation for photos taken by a professional! Just do it, friends!! . . .
How Macey Reed Got Her Name
Jonathan and I chose not to find out Macey's gender until I gave birth to her at the hospital. We loved the idea of a surprise for everyone, including us...and I joked that it would give me a little extra motivation during labor. ;) This meant that going into the delivery room, we needed to have one . . .
My 2018 Goals & Why They Are Different This Year
As I sat down to write my goals for 2018, the first time as a parent, I couldn't help but laugh. For starters, I'm over a month late writing these down. ;) So there's that. Then, where I once listed run a marathon and travel abroad for the first time I now have find a walking buddy and get a . . .
My Six Month Mama-Heart Check In
Macey is six months today...well a few days ago now. Motherhood, for me, has been a constant stream of flashbacks and flash-forwards. It's been a combination of beaming pride and utter panic. It's something I️ feel I️ was made for, and yet is the hardest thing I've ever done. And every day . . .
My Husband and I Met on Tinder
Shocking, I know. It's still crazy to me that this was the platform that would bring my husband and me together. Let me fill you in on the details... :) I had been single for a while and went to visit a friend in San Francisco. While I was there my friend and I talked life, and love, and why . . .
Fear
I've been struggling with fear a little bit recently, which is very uncommon for me. Maybe it's because I'm a new mother. Maybe it's just a season. I'm not sure. I find my mind wandering and playing out worst case scenarios. // Does that neighbor know I'm home alone all day? What would I do if . . .