Friday, October 31, 2014
With a little help from your friends & family
It has been an amazing week having Jeremy's mom in town helping us out with the little one. Not only was my transition back to work smooth but I had a few moments to catch up on Thank you Notes, Pictures, & Christmas Cards! We are so excited about our cards this year, Thanks to Jeff Johnson Images!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Happy 1st Halloween Wyatt Rhodes
We had such a wonderful time putting together our Halloween Costumes and Celebrating the season with Wyatt Rhodes. These are just a few photos from his 1st Halloween! We opted for a family costume, We knew Wyatt was going to stay in the carrier because of the time of our events and the weather. Wyatt was the Popcorn and we were the Popcorn servers! It was so fun! 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Our (Unsolicited) Top Eleven list of Must haves for the little man!
One thing I have learned is that everyone has recommendations and right and wrongs for raising your little one. I absolutely welcome all experience as there have been some helpful tips along the way. This is absolutely why I feel it is necessary to pay it forward and share our top eleven baby must haves with our son. Trial & Error was key in a lot of these items but thankfully we had options and time to find what was right for our family.
We experienced a lot of stomach issues and acid reflux issues with Wyatt which I am certain affected his sleep in the beginning. Needless to say, it was necessary for us to find solutions to make this little man as peaceful as he could be. We succeeded in taking care of his tummy so far!
ITEM #1 mamaROO
4moms mamaRoo The mamaRoo does it all, bounces up and down, moves side to side, goes slow, goes fast and there are several settings of white noise or an ipod connection for soothing playlists or just plain entertainment for the little ones. When it came time for us to select a swing or bouncer, we went for the mamaRoo first and haven't regretted our decision once! This is a must have for soothing babies! We are 11 weeks in and our little one just started enjoying the mamaRoo differently than his first weeks.
ITEM #2 HoMedics myBaby SoundSpa
HoMedics myBaby SoundSpa On-The-Go Copied straight from the website, "The HoMedics® SoundSpa® On-The-Go is stylishly designed for travel and provides soothing sounds wherever you and your baby go. Choose from four tranquil sounds including heartbeat, white noise, ocean and lullaby. You can also use the clip-and-go to attach to any stroller, diaper bag, crib and more!" As clear as it says, this is a must have for soothing the little ones anytime, anywhere.
ITEM #3 4moms Breeze playard
Breeze Playard Simple enough, every little one needs a Pack & Play! The 4moms Playard takes less than 5 minutes to set up and travels so well! I have helped friends set up their pack & plays and witnessed them trying for way too long. It was extremely important for our on the go lives to have something so easy and comfortable for our little one. Hands down, the best Playard on the market. The price is high for this item but well worth it if y'all are movers and shakers like this family.
ITEM #4 tommee tippee Sensitive Tummy Feeding Bottle
tommee tippee Sensitive Tummy Feeding Bottle The bottles were definitely trial & error for us. We went through Dr. Brown, Born Free, the regular Tommee Tippee amd Avemt bottles. We finally found a sensitive tummy bottle with plenty of nipple options that didn't upset our little ones tummy. Every baby is different on this one but if there are tummy issues, this was our favorite.
ITEM #5 Tiny Love Take-Along Baby Bouncer
Tiny Love Take-Along Baby Bouncer Back to our travel lifestyle, this Take Along Bouncer seat is portable enough to take on walks or picnics as well as move around your home for cooking or showers and still keep the little one entertained and close. Some options seemed too bulky to move from room to room but this option folds right up and fits under the stroller. Perfect Bouncer for us, plus our little one loves it too!
ITEM #6 Swaddle Me Wrapsack
Swaddle Me Wrap Sack These little gems are so versatile even the little ones that houdini out of the muslin swaddles love them. Our little guy does not like to have his hands tied up but still loves his bottom swaddled. These swaddles allow plenty of versatility to wrap the hands or not. Plus when your delirious and not getting enough sleep, the velcro closure is super simple. We have a few of these on rotation.
ITEM #7 Carters Cotton Zip Up Sleep & Play
Carters Cotton Zip up Sleep & Play We received a few recommendations early on about the zip up sleepers and at the same time we received warnings on the zipper sleepers and how they can zip the babies skin. We were so confused on which ones were the best. My only recommendation goes back to the delirious sleepless self I was and maybe still am here and there. The zippers are so easy in the middle of the night, the snap ups are confusing. Its all preference here but these were our faves!
ITEM #8 Pottery Barn Kids Classic Diaper Bag
Pottery Barn Kids Gray Classic Diaper Bag I am the first to admit I bought the cutest Kate Spade Diaper Bag that looked so great on my arm for Ohhhh, maybe a week. We received the Pottery Barn Diaper Bag as a gift and for a few days I thought it would sit in the closet. It didn't take long before I got fed up with how little I could fit in the Kate Spade or how not flexible and bulky it was. I tried the Pottery Barn kids diaper bag out and haven't turned back since! This Diaper Bag holds so much and has amazing flexibility with it. I truly love this diaper bag and would gift this to anyone expecting! Plus our little one's initials are right on the front!
ITEM #9 BoB Revolution Stroller
BoB Revolution Stroller Strollers are preference for every mother. I wanted to share how pleased we are with our Bob Revolution. We have taken our little one on daily hikes, trips to the mall, many farmers markets and can't wait to get this stroller in running mode.
ITEM #10 Ergo Baby Galaxy Gray
Ergo Baby Similar to my review above on the BoB, the Ergo baby has been fantastic! I love the versatility of this carrier as well as the support it supplies our little one! This will continue to get some great use out of it!
ITEM #11 Puj Flyte
Direct from the Puj website, "The Puj Flyte makes bath time easy at home or on the go. Its compact shape allows it to fit in a suitcase, making it the perfect travel companion." For our many trips back home to Chicago or Cincinnati or just a weekend getaway, the Puj has made for a great bath no matter where we are.
ITEM #1 mamaROO
4moms mamaRoo The mamaRoo does it all, bounces up and down, moves side to side, goes slow, goes fast and there are several settings of white noise or an ipod connection for soothing playlists or just plain entertainment for the little ones. When it came time for us to select a swing or bouncer, we went for the mamaRoo first and haven't regretted our decision once! This is a must have for soothing babies! We are 11 weeks in and our little one just started enjoying the mamaRoo differently than his first weeks.
ITEM #2 HoMedics myBaby SoundSpa
HoMedics myBaby SoundSpa On-The-Go Copied straight from the website, "The HoMedics® SoundSpa® On-The-Go is stylishly designed for travel and provides soothing sounds wherever you and your baby go. Choose from four tranquil sounds including heartbeat, white noise, ocean and lullaby. You can also use the clip-and-go to attach to any stroller, diaper bag, crib and more!" As clear as it says, this is a must have for soothing the little ones anytime, anywhere.
ITEM #3 4moms Breeze playard
Breeze Playard Simple enough, every little one needs a Pack & Play! The 4moms Playard takes less than 5 minutes to set up and travels so well! I have helped friends set up their pack & plays and witnessed them trying for way too long. It was extremely important for our on the go lives to have something so easy and comfortable for our little one. Hands down, the best Playard on the market. The price is high for this item but well worth it if y'all are movers and shakers like this family.
ITEM #4 tommee tippee Sensitive Tummy Feeding Bottle
tommee tippee Sensitive Tummy Feeding Bottle The bottles were definitely trial & error for us. We went through Dr. Brown, Born Free, the regular Tommee Tippee amd Avemt bottles. We finally found a sensitive tummy bottle with plenty of nipple options that didn't upset our little ones tummy. Every baby is different on this one but if there are tummy issues, this was our favorite.
ITEM #5 Tiny Love Take-Along Baby Bouncer
Tiny Love Take-Along Baby Bouncer Back to our travel lifestyle, this Take Along Bouncer seat is portable enough to take on walks or picnics as well as move around your home for cooking or showers and still keep the little one entertained and close. Some options seemed too bulky to move from room to room but this option folds right up and fits under the stroller. Perfect Bouncer for us, plus our little one loves it too!
ITEM #6 Swaddle Me Wrapsack
Swaddle Me Wrap Sack These little gems are so versatile even the little ones that houdini out of the muslin swaddles love them. Our little guy does not like to have his hands tied up but still loves his bottom swaddled. These swaddles allow plenty of versatility to wrap the hands or not. Plus when your delirious and not getting enough sleep, the velcro closure is super simple. We have a few of these on rotation.
ITEM #7 Carters Cotton Zip Up Sleep & Play
Carters Cotton Zip up Sleep & Play We received a few recommendations early on about the zip up sleepers and at the same time we received warnings on the zipper sleepers and how they can zip the babies skin. We were so confused on which ones were the best. My only recommendation goes back to the delirious sleepless self I was and maybe still am here and there. The zippers are so easy in the middle of the night, the snap ups are confusing. Its all preference here but these were our faves!
ITEM #8 Pottery Barn Kids Classic Diaper Bag
Pottery Barn Kids Gray Classic Diaper Bag I am the first to admit I bought the cutest Kate Spade Diaper Bag that looked so great on my arm for Ohhhh, maybe a week. We received the Pottery Barn Diaper Bag as a gift and for a few days I thought it would sit in the closet. It didn't take long before I got fed up with how little I could fit in the Kate Spade or how not flexible and bulky it was. I tried the Pottery Barn kids diaper bag out and haven't turned back since! This Diaper Bag holds so much and has amazing flexibility with it. I truly love this diaper bag and would gift this to anyone expecting! Plus our little one's initials are right on the front!
ITEM #9 BoB Revolution Stroller
BoB Revolution Stroller Strollers are preference for every mother. I wanted to share how pleased we are with our Bob Revolution. We have taken our little one on daily hikes, trips to the mall, many farmers markets and can't wait to get this stroller in running mode.
ITEM #10 Ergo Baby Galaxy Gray
Ergo Baby Similar to my review above on the BoB, the Ergo baby has been fantastic! I love the versatility of this carrier as well as the support it supplies our little one! This will continue to get some great use out of it!
ITEM #11 Puj Flyte
Direct from the Puj website, "The Puj Flyte makes bath time easy at home or on the go. Its compact shape allows it to fit in a suitcase, making it the perfect travel companion." For our many trips back home to Chicago or Cincinnati or just a weekend getaway, the Puj has made for a great bath no matter where we are.
Wyatt Rhodes Young
After a long break from my last post I come back with the best news to share! We have adopted our first son, Wyatt Rhodes Young. He is the most handsome, loving, giving, joyful baby we have ever met and could not be happier for this little man to be in our lives! 
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