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FathersDayGiftGuide

 

1. We love these creative, unique Father’s Day Shirt cards! DIY and Instructions here!

2. Handmade in Portland, Oregon, these Journeyman Leather Notebooks are perfect for the design-inclined Dad. For a limited time, you can also use coupon code FATHER10 for 10% off!

3. These Cedarwood Grilling Planks from Williams-Sonoma are a great Father’s Day gift for the beginning of grill season!

4. Give Dad a yummy gift with these 5 handmade grilling rubs and spices from Caboose Spice Co on Etsy.

5. And lastly, we always love the quirky illustrations from Anna Rifle Bond – and we especially love this cute “Classic Dad Gifts” card!

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Whether it’s graduating preschool or receiving your doctorate degree, it’s a BIG deal to walk across that stage in your cap & gown and proclaim: “I’ve done it!” I love this time of the year as we celebrate this huge rite of passage.

Know someone graduating this Spring? Here are some great gift ideas we put together that they (big or little) will be sure to love!

 

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1. We love this Dr. Seuss inspired printable – perfect for a big or little graduate, ready to embark on a new adventure!

2. The polkadot confetti card from PrintSmitten on Etsy is so adorable!

3. Make these sweet and fun Graduation Cap Pops for your grad! Recipe and DIY here.

4. Create a whole party with these printables for cute little cupcake toppers, wrappers, and a banner!

5. These printed, soft-cover Instagram books from Artifact Uprising are the best way to turn all of your digital memories into a beautiful keepsake.

Congratulations to all of the graduates!

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Somehow when I reached 30 weeks, I started to panic.  The daunting list of things I need to do pre-baby suddenly seemed overwhelmingly too much to complete before we are officially “ready” for this baby.

But you’re never ready for a baby, right?  Even if it’s your 2nd…

On my list of things to do before this baby arrived did not include taking maternity photos of myself.  I have absolutely loved this pregnancy and how I’ve felt, but like many moms, the idea of being in front of the camera did not appeal to me.  Still…I convinced myself that one day I will cherish these, just as I did of Mandy’s stunning portraits of me in Rosemary Beach.  And I’m so, so glad I did.

Jenny of Jenny Lauren Photography stopped by earlier this week to snap a few shots of us as a family of 3.  She shared this sneak peak with me, and I am just in love.  I am FOREVER grateful that we decided to document this last pregnancy; my heart is swelling with happiness in this particular image…  It’s hard to believe I’ll have room in my heart to love another just as I do for this sweet boy, but I know it’s about to double in size.  I can’t wait.

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There is a bittersweet feeling I have now as I reflect on my baby’s first full year of Preschool.  This past Fall, I decided that Lyon needed a more structured and stimulating morning routine, socializing with new friends and learning to play with classmates.  Despite wanting to keep him home with me an extra year, I decided to throw him in Preschool 5 days a week in 2 different programs!

Here is a look back at some memories I captured with my phone.  I’m so grateful for them, even the grainy, somewhat out-of-focus ones…

From his first day of school, to all of the days in between!

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His two classes pictured above during their end-of-the-year parties.  So thankful for these sweet friends!

 

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