FabKids { May Outfit }

      I'm here to share another fabulous FabKids outfit with you guys today! In case you missed my first FabKids post, let me give you a little background info! FabKids is an outfit club offering parents and children the chance to choose from a selection of affordable and unique outfits each month. 

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     If you check out their site, FabKids will ask you to take a style profile quiz for your child and then suggest personalized outfits based on the results. From there you have the option to make a purchase, become a member or just browse the site! Clothing is currently available for boys and girls sizes 2-12 and each outfit includes 2 pieces for $29.95.

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     Also, FabKids is currently offering new members their first outfit at only $15 with free shipping!


      I have always been a little bit obsessed with the subscription company craze out there right now and FabKids is the first one that I've actually tried. It is seriously so fun to see the new selections that come out each month and choose outfits! The clothing from FabKids is super unique and it's given me a chance to branch out and try looks for my kiddos that I might not naturally pick out at the store. To top it off, my boys LOVE their FabKids stuff! The clothes are comfy, fun and colorful - perfect for my little boys.

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     For our May pick, I chose the Colorblock Stripes Outfit for Roman because, well duh - the colorblock knit shorts. They are adorable! I really love how they look with the black and white stripes, it's a combination that I would never have thought to try but it is super cute!

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Check out the FabKids site and take a look at the outfits that they select for your child! 

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You can see last month's FabKids post here.

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*FabKids provided me with the clothing featured in this post in exchange for these photographs + this review. This post also includes affiliate links. Thank you so much for reading along and supporting my family and providing us with these fun opportunities! We truly appreciate it!*

bloom.

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 ...  bloom  ...

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"Bloom" is the May writing prompt of The Mommy Blogger Collective. In addition to a monthly writing prompt, the collective hosts a monthly blogger featurette. This month we are featuring Misty of Momista Beginnings. A few words from Misty --- I'm Misty, the southern California blogger behind Momista Beginnings. I began this blog while pregnant with Mia over two years ago to create a space for mamas out there to connect with their inner "momista." According to me, a momista is a devout follower and lover of motherhood who takes her role to the next level. She uses her strengths to create the best childhood for her kids through activities, traditions, adventures, exploration and experiences. My blog aims to inspire all of this. Other bits of me make up my blog as well, like my passion for photography, art, crafts, my love for baking and cooking and family updates. I'm an ex art teacher of over 10 years and my art projects for kids make appearances from time to time, too. You can also find me on Bloglovin', Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and at my photography website and its Facebook page! /// The Mommy Blogger Collective /// Christina, Courteney, Dena, Erica, Erin, Gillian, Katie, Misty, Nicole, and Renée. ///

friday.

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(just some happy photos i snapped yesterday of my wild, wild one and myself yesterday.)

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oh hey, i'm back!

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     unfortunately, i had to take a 2 week trip back to ohio because my father passed away pretty unexpectedly. he was struggling with some health issues but no one really expected it to end this soon or this quickly. i probably don't really need to explain that it's been a really crappy,

emotionally exhausting, crazy/intense/powerful couple of weeks. 

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     after all the work that my middle sister (we also have a 12 year old sister) and i along with other family members poured into planning and sorting and preparing things to celebrate and organize my dad's life, i am kind of feeling a little bit in a denial. although it has in many ways, i don't think that my dad's death has really truly hit me yet. and honestly, i'm not sure that it ever completely will. 

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     i don't think i'll ever stop waiting for a million voicemails or a text. or stop expecting to see him at christmas or call on my birthday. it may not ever really start making sense. how someone can be here one day and just completely gone the next. it's a lot to sort through.

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    the little boys and i got back to colorado yesterday and for now, it's back to real life.

because life just keeps on going on regardless.

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     happy friday everyone.
thanks to all of you who have reached out to me with condolences. :)

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happy friday!

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happy friday!
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roman had his very first field trip today to the museum and he had the best time, of course. aaron and i were able to take our littlest out to lunch and shopping for wedding clothes. although our food was pretty much the worst and too expensive, and asher was screaming at me in the dressing room because he did not approve of my outfit choice, it has still been an all around good day.
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it's sunshiny and warm and i'm sure we'll spend the afternoon adventuring outside in one way or another. well, as soon as the boys stop fighting. and i have some coffee... so is life. ;)
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have a good easter weekend everyone!!
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matilda jane clothing.

 ( dress, c/o matilda jane )
i'm sure you are familiar with the popular brand for little girls' clothing, matilda jane, but did you know that they also make clothes for women?
matilda jane sent me this dress, the "swonderful spearmint dress" and it was perfect for a whimsical little photo shoot in the forest. we had such a special evening together as a family getting these photos. i had a lot of fun getting a chance to be in front of the camera for once and our boys were playing so nicely in the background - foraging around for wood and making piles. ;)

  
 ( ok, have i shared enough photos of myself yet?? )
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i was so impressed with the high quality of this dress. it is super soft and comfortable and matilda jane always does a great job with all of their clothing paying attention to detail and adding special little touches here and there.  i love how matilda jane has created such a unique collection of clothing; each piece is a treasure. check out their site; you will not be disappointed!
**i was provided this dress at no cost as compensation for photographs and an honest review. all opinions are my own. 

thank you so much for reading along and helping to provide these opportunities for my family!**
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happy friday.

these photos: enough said.
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happy friday everyone!

portraits of asher.

(( portraits of asher // 32 months ))

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     i am completely smitten with these photos. asher is continuing his phase of actually enjoying having his picture taken and i couldn't be happier about that. yesterday i was able to have two different mini-sessions of him in the boys' bedroom, which is the absolute best room for natural light photos in our house. these photographs just fill me up inside. entirely. i am a big fan of plain backgrounds and sweet faces and this set of photos remind me a little of these + these.

 

soft, gentle moments.

     moments like the ones you see here, hold such healing and magic for me. i mean really, truly, they do. painting photographs. writing them as a poem, bundling them up one heavy click at a time, to be read later and forever. for myself , for them, maybe for others. these photographs were taken during a  quiet evening outside. and my heart was quieted as well when i saw the light settling perfectly on his creamy peach-baby skin. highlighting his hair, his fingers, his chin, his lips. a slow and steady peace settled inside of me as i captured these soft and gentle moments. and with these, part of my heart is pictured as well.