The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. I always loved opening up my stocking first thing on Christmas morning. My mom is an excellent stocking stuffer, and now it’s my turn! I’m not sure what I’ll put in Emilia’s stocking, but I’m envisioning hair bows, baby lotion, cute socks, and a warm winter hat. Here… [Read More]
Emilia’s Newborn Christmas List
December 5, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
I’m not sure if most people Christmas shop for their newborns or not, but I can’t help it. Milly is so much fun to shop for, and I’ve already figured out most of what I want to get her. In order to keep myself from going overboard, I want to follow the “something they want,… [Read More]
One Month of Milly Belle
November 30, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Yesterday I posted one month pictures of little miss Milly, and now I want to share how the first month of her life has gone. (After the first nine days that we were in the hospital.) Life with a newborn is exhausting, but beyond worth it! We could not love her more! Time has flown by…. [Read More]
One Month Pictures
November 29, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
On November 19th, Emilia turned one month old! It’s so crazy, I already feel like she has changed so much. Everyday she is less of a newborn, which means I’m constantly taking pictures of her to remember those sweet newborn details. I wanted to capture pictures of her at one month, pictures of her in… [Read More]
Registry Must Haves
November 16, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Filling up our baby registry was a little overwhelming. I think I just googled baby registry checklist and went off a few of them. There were some things that I was like, “Nope, don’t need that”, but for the most part it helped me feel like I wasn’t forgetting anything. There are so many things… [Read More]
Emilia’s Birth Story
November 15, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
As promised, here is the novel that is my baby girl’s birth story. :) Where ever to begin? The first week of our little one’s life was easily the hardest week of our lives. The moment she was born was perfect and magical, but it wasn’t long before she was taken away from us and we were absolutely terrified… [Read More]
Thanksgiving Fashion: Mama & Mini
November 13, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Is November flying by for anyone else? Now that I have a newborn – more than ever I just want time to slow down. My baby girl will be one month old on Sunday! (Sob.) I’ve been thinking about what I want to dress her in for Thanksgiving, and what I will wear to match her. :) I’m really… [Read More]
Emilia’s Newborn Pictures
November 8, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
I could just take pictures of this baby girl all day long. (And I do…) I really wanted super simple newborn photos with lots of white and dreamy lighting. I ended up taking these myself in our guest bedroom, and I love how they turned out! I may have to do a lot more of these… [Read More]
She’s Here!!
November 7, 2017 · By · Leave a Comment
Our sweet, sweet baby girl – Emilia Belle Wachtel – was born on October 19th at 9:55 am, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 19 3/4 inches long! We love her SO MUCH! Every little thing she does melts us, and I swear – the girl is pure magic. I ended up having to… [Read More]
