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Marlowe’s Birth Story

Marlowe’s Birth Story

Marlowe is a month and a half old now, and I wanted to make sure I got the story of her birth written, unlike I did with Jenson.  It’s written in his baby book, but I never posted about it like I claimed I would.  

Day in the Life: Home Alone with 2

Day in the Life: Home Alone with 2

Tuesday was the first day I was home alone with the kids for the day.  I talked a little about it (and how nervous I was) in this “Surviving” post.  I thought it would be fun to do a “Day in the Life” to document 

Surviving.

Surviving.

Marlowe is almost 4 weeks old now and we are so in love with her.  Jenson loves her so much too and loves kissing her and holding her.  Since we’ve done this before, having a newborn isn’t as scary, but it’s more complicated with a 

Christmas Day 2015

Christmas Day 2015

We stayed at home on Christmas Day since we wanted to remain close to Columbus in case the baby came early (spoiler alert….she didn’t).  It was a really nice and relaxing day with just our little family.  We started the day when Jenson woke up 

A beautiful Christmas Eve

A beautiful Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was an absolutely beautiful day.  It was about 65 degrees outside and sunny, so we took full advantage and played outside for over an hour before lunch. Maternity shadow picture…not very flattering with my baggy sweats, but that’s life. It was warm enough 

Early Christmas Celebration

Early Christmas Celebration

Since we weren’t sure when the baby would come, we planned an early Christmas with Loren’s family for the weekend before Christmas.  My doctor seemed sure the baby would come early, so we wanted to be at home for the week or so before my 

Facing Fears: Bumblebee and Bouncy House

Facing Fears: Bumblebee and Bouncy House

The weekend before Christmas, we were invited to a birthday party for Jenson’s friend Jaxon.  Jaxon is 2 years older than Jenson, and Jenson loves being around him and his bestie Emmy.  It was a small party with a big surprise for the birthday boy 

Introducing Marlowe Belle

Introducing Marlowe Belle

A little over a week ago, we welcomed Marlowe Belle to the world.  She was born on December 29, 2015, weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20.5 inches long.  She’s a sweet and snuggly baby and we are all happy and healthy. Jenson is 

The last days with one

The last days with one

As we’ve been nearing the time for the birth of our second child, I often ponder what things will be like after the baby is here.  Things will change drastically – in a good way – and we are so excited.  At the same time,