little style

 Thanks to my sister for these pictures! They are from a few weeks ago during a family get-together.

Dress: vintage thrifted
Brooch: handmade by my (other) sister and I
Tights and Leg Warmers (she insisted on wearing both): Target
Shoes: thrifted

It's a...baby!

Sorry for the tease but I am just so excited that I got to see my little bean today I wanted to show you it's sweet profile! I can't tell you the gender yet (we have a plan of how to tell our families and since most of my sister's and sil's read this blog I have to wait). But can I just say I am so happy to know and so excited for who is coming to join our family.

The Little Miss summed up her experience like this on the car ride home, "Mommy, baby in the ocean. Lay on pillow. Pink rag."

I laughed at her sweet, matter-of-fact observations. Yes, it did kind of look and sound like the baby was in the ocean, and yes, I laid on a pillow, and yes, there was a pink rag covering my pants so the gel didn't get on my clothes. She also made sure to tell the ultrasound tech and the midwife that I had a baby in my tummy. I'm so glad she is starting to understand a little bit about what is going on, she'll be such a good big sister.

baby bump: week 20

A couple more shots from the pumpkin patch, this time of my baby bump. We are officially in the midst of week 20 now which means...drumroll please...finding out the gender! I am so excited! I can't wait to know who is coming, who is punching and kicking and saying hello, and who it is that I already love so so much! Any guesses?

This long cardigan has been my lifesaver, allowing me to still wear some of my shirts that are too short to cover my belly - thus the lumpy, bumpy look I have going on - I guess I should have made sure to smooth all of my many layers. So don't worry, my belly is not deformed, ha!

Tonight we are going up to a cabin with all my siblings to play games and hang out. So glad it's Friday, yay! Have any fun plans?

the pumpkin patch

We went to the pumpkin patch this week, the same one as last year (can you believe how bald the Little Miss was then?). It definitely got me more in the holiday spirit and reminded me that I need to finish our costumes since Halloween is sneaking up on me!

I also contemplated how my belly will soon be the size of a pumpkin.
Oh dear.

h+s kids

Isn't this one groovy little girl? Her dress from hart + sew makes for an adorable Marsha Brady costume for Halloween - and there are lots more amazing options if you need some inspiration for your little one. How about a cowboy, an indian, a sailor, Raggedy Ann, a clown, or a train conductor? 

If you see something you like, from now until Halloween, mention 'costume' in the message to seller box for a 15% discount!

jeggings

jeg`gings: pants so comfortable you won't remember you have them on.

Okay, so jeggings haven't made it into the dictionary yet, but that is my personal definition. After a week or two of using an elastic hairband to keep my pants on I went out and bought these maternity jeans and I. am. in. love! If you are pregnant (or not) come over to the jeggings-side. You won't ever go back. You can plan on my wearing these with boots every day all winter long.

shop update: clothes to keep warm in

Today I am checking things off my to-do list before we head out for the weekend to see family. Among the items listed was 'add winter clothes to shop' and I am happy to say that I can now cross it off the list! It seems I am lacking in the girl winter clothes department, but the boys are well stocked and I do hope you like what you see.

I'll be traveling tomorrow so have a great weekend everyone!