It's A... {Gender Reveal}

you guys have been so patient in waiting to find out the gender of Baby Rose! this year we decided to announce the gender on our Christmas card! well, our cards are all mailed out so without further ado, the gender of Baby Rose is... A GIRL! we are so excited to welcome our daughter, Hailey Mae Rose at the end of March, 2016. thank you Minted for providing the perfect layout for our Christmas card! xoxo, kerri *** Photos by: BrightEyed Photograph...

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Our Christmas Card Shoot

here is the mini session we did with BrightEyed Photography for our Christmas card. the images turned out great & we loved working with Michaela! i am so excited to share them with you all!  xoxo, kerr...

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The Holiday Snail Mail Exchange {closed, back next year}

Welcome to The Holiday Snail Mail Exchange!!!  Here's how it works: create a beautiful paper piece of art that can be easily mailed. the letter must be Christmas {or any other winter holiday you celebrate} themed. every participant will be paired with one other participant. Some ideas to include in your letter: your Christmas card, holiday craft supplies, a Christmas cookie recipe, and i’ve even seen people send tea bags of their favorite holiday tea. write a letter to who you are paired with and let them know where you are from & some of your favorite holiday traditions.  Be creative! you are not limited to the ideas above ...and if you need inspiration, check...

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How To Order Photo Christmas Cards

Christmas cards ARE my favorite part of Christmas...besides celebrating the birth of Jesus, of course! i love sending them and i love receiving them! my dear friend Katie got married this year and reached out to me about selecting & designing her Christmas card. she would like to use one of her wedding photos which i think is perfect and exactly what we did for our card last year! she sent me a list of questions she had and i am so happy to answer them! you need to ask yourself a few questions before you start the process. there is no right or wrong answer to these questions, it's totally your personal preference. 1. do you want to use a professional photographer {more expensive...

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A New Spin On An Old Tradition

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16 “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:45 i'm not a fan of Halloween {other than the birth of my husband} to begin with but i do enjoy passing out candy and seeing all the cute costumes the kids have come up with. i feel like Halloween is such a great way to share the gospel. i mean, God brings people straight to you, why not take advantage of this great opportunity & plant a seed! "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans...

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BUMPDATE: 17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks, 2 days Total weight gain: our midwife told me that i actually lost weight...oops! Maternity clothes: not yet but i have to keep my pants unbuttoned or loop a hair tie through my button loop. #lifehack Stretch marks: nope! i've been using Mama Bee Belly Butter by Burt's Bees. Sleep: i've been getting my normal amount with a few naps when i can. Best moments of the week: feeling Baby Rose move for the first time. it feels like i have too much liquid in my tummy and it's sloshing all around. Miss anything: not really :) Movement: yes! see response above. Food cravings: not so much anymore. i can finally eat the food i couldn't...

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Pickin' Pumpkins

Oh hey there!! it's been a short while, hasn't it? sorry bout that! my last post i was 7 weeks pregnant & i'm currently 17 weeks pregnant! let's just call those last 10 weeks The Sick Weeks. my first trimester was pretty miserable. i had very very bad morning all day sickness! but, i am in my second trimester and feeling so much better! i will post my current bumpdate tomorrow but for now, we are pumpkin patchin' i got some of the girls together & we headed to the U Pick Red Barn here in town. it was amazing! i am so excited to live in a place that actually has seasons {no offense PHX}! Ivy, we can't take you anywhere! ;) our baby is this big...ish! can...

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BUMPDATE: 7 Weeks

How far along: day 1, week 7 Total weight gain: well, now that i'm actually able to eat again, i'm sure i'll be gaining more poundage. today was our first doctor's appointment and they told me i was 129. Maternity clothes: not yet but lose fitting is still my prerogative right now. Stretch marks: nope! i've been using Mama Bee Belly Butter by Burt's Bees. Sleep: a lot! a lot if sleeping is happening. Best moments of the week: getting to see our little blueberry on the ultrasound today and seeing the little heart beating. 147 heart rate, "go little guy, go" Miss anything: i was missing coke & my white mocha's from Starbucks but the doctor...

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BUMPDATE: 6 Weeks

this week i officially feel like i'm dying. i must have 6 babies in there or something because i am sick as a dog! How far along: day 4, week 6 Total weight gain: how bout total weight loss? from throwing up. Maternity clothes: baggy comfy clothes. don't let any waistband touch the tummy or i will throw up. Stretch marks: i'm so sick, i don't even care anymore. Sleep: when i'm not asleep, i'm throwing up. Best moments of the week: my friend Ivy coming over to drop off groceries and other things i've been needing. it's the only time i can eat. Miss anything: the will to live. Movement: i'm not doing much moving or i'll throw up. oh the baby! no, no movement yet. Food...

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Bumpdate: 5 Weeks

How far along: day 2, week 5 Total weight gain: umm should i be monitoring that? Maternity clothes: not yet but i ordered these shirts! and then i realized that by the time my tummy is that big, it will be the dead of winter. hooray for layering! Stretch marks: nope! i've been using Mama Bee Belly Butter by Burt's Bees. Sleep: a lot! a lot if sleeping is happening. Best moments of the week: finding out that my aunt totally spoiled us and bought us our crib & car seat/stroller combo. here is a link to our baby registry in case anyone was wondering. Miss anything: still Starbucks Movement: not yet Food cravings: not so much Mexican food anymore. hmm...

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BUMPDATE: 4 weeks

Hooray! we are expecting!!! i peed on a stick {actually 6 sticks} & it came out positive! we couldn't be more excited! thank you for all the congrats and well wishes, they mean so much to us. please follow along on our journey as we become parents. we would love your input and interaction. i'll be posting weekly updates or "bumpdates" so i can keep a record of my pregnancy & so our family & friends can follow along too. How far along: day 5, week 4 Total weight gain: the kid is the size of a poppy seed. i hope none! Maternity clothes: no, but i wish i could wear them. my abdomen feels like i've done about a million sit-ups or crunches. i've been sore so i've been avoiding...

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Ode To Junking in NYC

Brooklyn Flea | Hell's Kitchen Flea Market | The Antiques Garage Flea Market ...because i felt like it!  ...and don't forget to check out my list of U.S. vintage markets, flea markets & antique markets here. if you know of any others please leave them in the comments.  happy friday! xoxo, kerr...

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