Five Months

Baby Update

She loves her food and has tried sweet potatoes, carrots, berries, peaches, green beans, avocados and bananas! She is crawling and rolling all over the place and has to constantly be on the move. She loves to talk to Mom and Dad but can be quite shy when meeting new friends. 

 FIVE MONTHS

13 lbs+ and 25"+

• Started crawling
• Loves to chew on her toes
• Is sitting up on her own
• Enjoys car rides
• Loves people watching
• Feeds herself 
• Loves to play with books
• Is constantly on the go

Four Months

Baby Update

She stood on her own while holding on to something and loves to stomp her feet when you help her "walk". She practicing crawling and is constantly wiggling around and rolling. At her doctor appointment today she got the thumbs up for food so we can't wait to see what she likes! Mommy got her first giggle out of her a week ago and have only heard it two times since- can't wait until her laugh is more frequent!

 FOUR MONTHS

12 lbs 6 oz and 24.5"

• Just started giggling
• Loves to grab blankets off the couch
• Is a drooling machine
• Enjoys to pet the dogs
• Loves chewing on everything
• Sits up on her own for several seconds at a time
• Loves to meet other babies
• Is constantly observing everyone

Three Months

Baby Update

It just feels like time is flying by! Her little personality is definitely shining through now! She's rolling and cooing all the time and loves to watch the dogs play. She isn't afraid to 'tell' you what she wants but she's usually all smiles all the time. She's working really hard on learning to crawl and I wouldn't be surprised if she masters it by the end of the month!

 THREE MONTHS

11 lbs+ 0 oz and 23"

• Is trying out new sounds
• Loves to grab things
• Likes to be held upright
• Enjoys her exersaucer
• Loves bath time
• Sleeps successfully on her own most nights
• Loves to check herself out in the mirror
• Is watching the dogs all the time

Two Months

Baby Update

I can't believe my baby girl is two months old! She's growing and changing so quickly and we have had so much fun watching her discover and learn new things every day! She's starting to look a little less bald and she's going to have her daddy's hair colour, along with some more of his traits that are starting to become more visible. Although, I do have to say she still looks a lot like a mini-me! 

 TWO MONTHS

10 lbs 10 oz and 22 1/2"

• Smiles all the time
• Can roll over
• Can't get enough of tummy time
• Enjoys car & stroller rides
• Loves funny sounds
• Is sleeping for 5-7 hours at night
• Loves to airplane w/ Daddy
• Is 'talking' all the time

Holiday Hacks

Easy Gift Giving Guide

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With Christmas just around the corner this is usually where my sheer panic sets in, between the boy's large family, our neighbors and our friend's growing families the gift count gets higher and higher each year. It's easy to break the bank and overload anyone's schedule! With a newborn in tow this year I've opted for a more simple solution! 

1. Break Everyone Down into Groups

Make a list of everyone you need to get gifts and break them into more manageable groups (such as: neighbors, teachers, grandparents, friends etc.) This way you can come up with 3-4 gift ideas that work for everyone versus coming up 563 different gifts for everyone. Now when you find that perfect gift for the grandparents just times it by two and you've got two sets of people done!

2. Go the DIY Route

Going the DIY route is not only fun but it can save you some Christmas cash as well! It's also a great excuse to try out some of those favourite pins on Pinterest you've been dying to try. (Check out some of my favourites) All my neighbors this year will be getting a cute little Christmas tree cupcake! They will be fun to make and lets me cross all my neighbors off my list!

3. Check Out New or Small Businesses

I love supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners, but there is also an added benefit around Holiday season, many of them offer great deals to compete with the big box stores, and they offer more unique products for the ultimate gifts. Check out one of my new favourites Lost My Name an adorable personalized story book for kids, not only a great gift but a wonderful keepsake.

4. Convenience Over Time 

Anyone can buy a gift card and unfortunately they can come across as impersonal, so what's a gal to do? This predicament often puts us in a time crunch for the holidays. Well now you don't have to give up personality for time. Awesome sites are popping up all over the place that offer the perfect solution, with customized gifts that are both time savers and extremely personal! My new favourite for this holiday is Chat Books which turns your favourite Instagram photos into your own book for only $6! In the Christmas Spirit enter the code: GYAC6NLU and get your very first book FREE!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY WRAPPING!

One Month

Baby Update

Our little girl just turned a month old! I can't believe it's already been a month since she was born, it feels like both she just got here and as though time is flying by and we've had her for much, much longer. To commemorate her first year's milestones I'm doing the obligatory monthly photos to be able to watch her grow, but I figured I would spice them up a bit to make for some fun keepsakes later on with themed photos. Here's her very first one, she's cooking up a Thanksgiving feast!

ONE MONTH

9 lbs13 oz and 21 3/4"

• Loves to cuddle with Mommy & Daddy
• Has a big smile complete with two dimples
• Loves warm baths
• Hates the cold
• Likes to watch the dogs
• Can lift her head up on her own
• Likes to sit in her swinging chair
• Loves back rubs

Fall Treats

Little Owl Cupcakes

Fall is by far my favourite season. The crisp air, snuggling under cozy covers, the comfy layers and boots, waking up with a cup of warm coffee and the smell of pumpkin and spice. . . everywhere!

I wanted to spread the fall festive cheer and decided to make some super simple fall treats!



These cute little owls are adorable and so easy to make!

Here's what you'll need!

• Cake mix of your choice (I wanted pumpkin but they were all out so I went with a rich red velvet)
• Frosting of your choice
• Two packages of Oreos
• One bag of Reese's Pieces

How to create these little critters:

• Bake cupcakes according to instructions and let cool
• Put on a thin layer of frosting on all cupcakes
• Split oreos in half and use the side with creme filling for the owl's eyes, push firmly onto top of cupcakes
• Use the brown pieces for eyes and stick in a yellow or orange piece for the beak
• To create the feathered look I filled a sandwich bag with icing and clipped the tip to make a makeshift icing bag. I pipped eyebrows above the eyes and little squiggles in rows below the beaks for the body.
• Let sit, then share and enjoy!

WhOo's Going to Make These Sweet Treats?