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July 9, 2018

RELAXED SUMMER PLANS

It’s been a moment since I’ve blogged, and it hasn’t been for any reason that I’ve been enjoying taking a slower pace recently.

Last summer was a busy one for my husband and I between traveling, Europe, work, and more. Summer is one of the best times in the Chicago, so we’ve been looking forward to spending more time in the city this season. Outside of going home to Florida next week, which I can’t wait for, we haven’t made many travel plans in hopes of enjoying the beautiful weather and squeezing the most out of summer in Chicago.

One of my best friends just had a baby last week (Heidy of BECLOTHESMINDED) and I was lucky enough to be in the delivery room. It was one of the most emotional experiences of my life… and it was way more relaxed than the movies make it seem (I feel like Knocked Up kinda lied to me?!) She was a complete badass and pushed to Cardi B. Baby Oliver is so beautiful and I can’t wait to watch him grow and change this summer!

I also recently stopped by Happy Place – an adorable, instagram-worthy pop-up – and it was so much fun. You have to stop by! It’s open until August 6th and perfect for kids and adults to enjoy. They also have rainbow grilled cheese and one of my favorites foods, cotton candy.

My husband and I are also currently looking for a new home. I absolutely love our little condo in the West Loop, but we’ve definitely outgrown our space – we are literally bursting at the seams and hold our breathe when we open a closet, anticipating a suitcase to fall on our heads. It was the perfect home for us when we moved in five years ago, but we’re also looking forward to having a little more space and maybe living an area that feels a bit more like a neighborhood. We haven’t landed on an area in the city yet, but are including Logan Square, Bucktown, Ukranian Village, Roscoe Village, Ravenswood, and Lakeview in our search. Can you tell we’re all over the place? All we know is that we think it’s about time the dogs interact with a tree our two on their walks! Stay tuned for more updates on that.

What I’m wearing…
Top (under $10 and it’s the perfect summer tee!) – Shorts – Jean Jacket

x Jill

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If you don’t take a photo of palm trees, are you If you don’t take a photo of palm trees, are you even in Florida? 🌴 Just realized today is Monday, not Sunday, which means it’s Bachelor night. I’m all in this season and fully invested, because what else do I have to do on a Monday night other than judge a ton of people on a reality show? Also, what is up with Queen Victoria?
We are HUGE @DisneyPlus fans in this family and no We are HUGE @DisneyPlus fans in this family and now that Jude is getting older, we’re really loving family movie nights! So we’re SO excited for Disney+’s new original movie Flora & Ulysses, streaming February 19th! Flora & Ulysses is about a girl named who befriends a squirrel she rescues named Ulysses, and learns he possesses unique superhero powers that take them on an adventure that changes Flora’s life. I also love that it’s based on a book, and I can’t wait for Jude to watch it since he’s obsessed with the squirrels in our neighborhood. 😂 You can swipe right to check or visit the link in my bio to watch the full trailer for @Floraandulysses, streaming exclusively on Disney+ February 19th! @DisneyStudios #FloraAndUlysses #DisneyPlus #ad #hbtfloraulysses
Got a little weather FOMO when I saw it was snowin Got a little weather FOMO when I saw it was snowing in Chicago, but we took the boys to a nearby botanical garden (we were the only people there) and enjoyed the 70 degree weather so much, I stopped missing the snow reaaaal quick. 😉 Also the @sollybaby wrap may be our most used baby product. It’s so comfortable, easy to put on, and Heath absolutely loves it. I may start carrying Olive in it when he’s too big for it.
Hooray for 3 months! 💙We’re officially out of Hooray for 3 months! 💙We’re officially out of the fourth trimester and we’re really starting to see his little personality come through. He gives the most hilarious judgmental looks (who can blame him? He’s a 2020 baby), smiles when anyone talks to him, and loves to watch his big brother play.  He’s only been here for a few days but he’s loving the Florida sunshine! ☀️ #heyheathjoseph #childhoodunplugged #babyboy #lifewithlittles
After driving 24 hours we finally made it to paren After driving 24 hours we finally made it to parents’ house in Florida! Driving with two kids under two, two dogs, and enough suitcases to dress an army was hectic to say the least, but it’s always the crazy ideas that make the best memories. And even though we’re not going anywhere, the change of scenery and ability to be outside is going to be such a treat for us. Jude is already living his best life in nothing but a diaper while Olive has already traumatized the ducks in the backyard. 😂 Side note: this gallery wall at their house is my favorite, and I can’t believe how much Jude looks like my dad as a baby (third photo from the top left!) #heyjudeharrison
Proof I own sneakers. Also proof I don’t really Proof I own sneakers. Also proof I don’t really know what to do with them because I wore them in wet snow. 🥴 Took this guy to his 2 year appointment today. I can’t believe we have an almost 2 year old! #heyjudeharrison

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