Bean and the Stalk

G and I are thrilled to finally share this news... we're expecting baby #2! To say that 2020 has been a whirlwind is an understatement. And while there is so much craziness going on between the political climate and the pandemic, this little surprise has brought us so much joy amongst the sadness going on in the world. We're due late October, making me 31 weeks along. We announced our pregnancy with Jude when I was around 16 weeks - much earlier than this pregnancy. But being ... View Post

Whoa, it's been a little bit since I've blogged. Between being a mom, trying to manage a job as an event planner during a pandemic, and oh yeah... just dealing with a pandemic, life has gotten pretty crazy. I plan to share a life update very soon, as well as getting back to a regular blogging schedule. I can't believe I'm sharing an 18-month update on Jude! It feels like just yesterday I shared my birthing story and the struggles of being a new mom. Every month I always say is my favorite ... View Post

The days are long but the years are short. It's absolutely wild to think that one year has flown by. Everyone says that when you have children, time is so fleeting, and it is so true. Time is a parent's greatest gift and biggest thief. You shut the door on so many tiny chapters that make up their childhood, only to open a million more that give you small glimpses at the person they're growing into. And while I honestly proclaim that every new milestone and month is my favorite, a part of me ... View Post

OBVIOUSLY Prosecco. Since I couldn't celebrate with some bubbly last year, I have big plans to make up for it this year! It's our first Christmas with our son and I couldn't be more excited to watch him experience the magical holiday! Although he won't really know what's going on, we're having a hard time controlling ourselves and already have a few gifts for him under the tree. However, we are very selective about what toys we purchase for him. Besides the fact that we live in the city ... View Post

"The first few weeks are going to be the WORST. Just remember that it will get better." I remember my friend Heidy telling me this right before I was about to have Jude. The moment I got to hold my son for the first time, I was on a complete high. It was the most beautiful experience I've ever been through and I remember sitting in the hospital recovering and thinking the hardest part was over. When you look down at your newborn, how can it not be smooth sailing from here? And then the ... View Post

I've talked about this before while I was pregnant, but there are certain traditions I'm so excited to start with Jude (you can read about the holiday traditions I want to start here!) Last year around this time we kicked off the fall season with apple picking at Kuipers Family Farm. I was 20 weeks pregnant with Jude and kept thinking about how much fun it would be next year to have him with us. It's crazy to think back on that day and how it feels like yesterday. My godson Oliver is walking and ... View Post