Christmas in the City

I know, Christmas was almost 3 months ago (seriously, where does the time go?) but I want to share these photos so here they are!

Christmas in Chicago is so amazing! There really is cheer in the air and I loved taking Hunter to see Santa and the Christkindle Market and everything else we like to do that time of year. I am super excited for next year when he will really be able to know what's going on :) 

In front of Macys.

Hunter loved the Macys Santa!

Check out that smile!!

Tiffany Rebecca captured this sweet moment. I was singing to Hunter so he wouldn't be fussy.

Seriously, that face kills me! So cute!

As much as I love Christmas time in Chicago, I am anxious for spring-- tulips and warm weather, please!

Snow Day

We were pretty excited for a good snow storm... until we realized it was just a lot of hype and we only got a few inches. But we had a fun snow day nonetheless!

We went to the store before it got bad to get stuff for chili. Isn't the Mariano's produce beautiful?

We watched the snow fall.

We watched it fall some more.

We went outside to check it all out.

They are pretty good about keeping things clean around here!

We ended our day with a delicious bowl of chili and some good snuggles.

As much fun as this was, we can't wait for spring!

6 Month Photos

I feel so blessed to have a talented photographer here in Chicago to capture the essence of my sweet baby. We just die over the cuteness of H in these photos! Thank you, Tiffany Rebecca!

Baby H {7 Months}

SEVEN Months old!

Stats:
20 lbs - according to my scale

- On his 7 month 'birthday' H's 2nd tooth decided to (finally) arrive. It only took a week of teething and H clinging to my side all day every day for that little tooth to finally break through. Hallelujah.

- H loves to hear himself 'talk'. He loves to say "Da da da da", click his tongue, and when he's feeling especially happy or annoyed with us, he will scream (ear-piercing screams-- note, it's not our favorite).

- H loves to eat solid foods, he eats with us at dinner and so far has loved everything except green beans (I'll keep working with him on those). We've decided his very favorite is apple. He also loves to drink water out of our cups like a big boy, its so cute.

- He has finally learned how to roll around! He can roll from his back to his tummy and tummy to his back. He's got these moves down and can do them pretty quickly. Almost every time I pick him up out of his crib he is on his belly now.

- His new favorite toys have emerged-- baster and cup, and tupperware. Poor moose and goldfish got the boot-- for now at least. These toys keep him entertained for hours.

- H loves to look at the world sideways -- he tilts his head with his eyes so wide and a big grin on his face-- its the cutest.

- Every day we walk over to the window and watch the cars go by on the expressway below. We talk about the weather, what he sees outside, he loves it.

- He still love his toe toes. With shoes on or off he loves to grab and play with his cute little toes!

- We've been taking lots of walks in the ergo and he loves to look out at the world.

We love this little man so much!! He brings so much happiness into our home, it makes my heart want to burst!

Babies on Board! {A Shower for a friend}

One of my dear friends in Chicago is pregnant - with twins. I could not be happier for her and her new family! She will be the best mom and spoil those babies with love and happiness.

I was so excited to celebrate with her, and was lucky to collaborate with two super creative women on the baby shower. Since L &M love the east coast and Anchors, our theme of Babies on Board! was born.

Photos courtesy of the amazing Tiffany Rebecca Photography. 

Obsessed with these cute little nautical inspired outfits!

I was in charge of the food.

Aren't these just the cutest? Those are strawberry donuts with a vanilla glaze and virgin mimosas.

I think these onesies turned out so amazing!

Thanks for letting us celebrate with you, L!

Baby H {6 Month Birthday Party}

H has two little friends who were born within a few weeks of him. It's so fun to have friends who are going through the same things we are at the same time, and will hopefully be around for lots of playdates in our future!!

Since all 3 babies were 'celebrating' 6 months since birth, we decided to have a little party on February 3rd.

H showing off how well he can sit up!

3 babies.

I'm bummed this one is blurry! The only one with all 3 looking at the camera....

Not the best picture of me - but i love these ladies & our babies! The banner above says "Six Mos"

Cute little bums!

This one is my favorite! It can be tough being the ladies man ...

(Almost) Spring

I can't believe it's March. I'm so excited for spring to come-- this dreary winter weather is giving me the blues! Thankfully we have the Lincoln Park Conservatory to escape to when we need some color and energy in our life. 

Photo courtesy of Tiffany Rebecca