Happy 4th of July

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Hope you're enjoying yourselves today.  We're not really in the celebratory mood considering the dreary, wet weather we're having today.  We had big plans today.  Big.  Sadly, they're ruined by the all-day rain, so no pool lounging/sun bathing day for us.  Too bad, because I even got Wyatt a swim top to go with his swim diaper (so that I could basically dip him in the water because I'm too afraid to do much more!) and he's got a hat and sunglasses to boot.  We'll make it there some day, right?  It seems every single time we've tried to enjoy a pool day this summer the following has happened::

• The world's worst traffic jam kept us on the highway for 2 hours, thus making us arrive to the party after everyone was done and over it and just in time for dinner.
• Rain
• Rain
• Rain

We've made it in all of one time.  While my husband was actually "working poolside" so it wasn't really the best time ever.  Wyatt's legs were dipped in.  Then he napped the rest of the time we were there.  

So needless to say, I hope everyone else is enjoying beautiful weather, great company and delicious food :)

I think now it's time to booze!

The Softest Touch

 sachets // desk lamp // stool // print

Just a few of the pretties I've stumbled upon via Etsy.  I wish they could all be mine.

Weekend Recap

Good morning!  I thought I'd take the last few minutes of this little guy's nap to write a quick post and say hello.  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.

Ours was a decent weekend, if you count being so tired that you're counting down the minutes until you can sneak in some shut eye as decent.  We had a good time on Friday night venturing out and seeing some bands play and socializing a bit.  Turns out we're not exactly capable of staying out late anymore, even if we do have a babysitter who tells us to do just that.  4 hours of sleep and taking care of a baby don't work together!  So we took Saturday to hit the refresh button, took turns napping and taking care of Wyatt and finally ended the night by watching Despicable Me and going to bed very early.  Sunday brought some friends over and we ended up dressing Wyatt up in his finest hipster attire for a prolonged photo shoot with Raegan.  I can't wait to see how they turn out - needless to say, he sported an American Apparel hoodie for part of the shoot and there were tons of "awwwwwww's" in the room.

I hope all your Monday's are splendid and that Wednesday evening rolls around faster than anticipated!

Happy Weekend!

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend! We went out last night and were up way too late.  We're paying for it dearly today - I have the energy of a sloth. At least we got to hang out with friends, have a few drinks and hear/see some really good music.  So refreshing.

Wyatt is 3 months old today! Where does the time go?

Thursday Loves

I've been so unbelievably happy ever since I heard the news yesterday.  Buzzfeed rounded up some of the best images and signs from outside the supreme court before and after the decision was made.  I'll admit, it makes me tear up to see all the happiness. Also, Wendy Davis, you're a real badass. Thank you for literally making a stand for women's rights.

This image of a mama and her baby makes me warm and fuzzy.  Wyatt and I have been enjoying each other lots and lots and I've been seizing every opportunity to get tons of snuggles and kisses in.  He's been following a pretty consistent schedule lately and has been doing really good at night.  The night before last, he slept 11 hours straight! I've studied up on some secrets (this blog is amazingly helpful for any of you with young babes) and we've finally established a nice rhythm.  

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Hello, flowy-easy-breezy Free People dress.  You are very lovely. I would love to travel on an amazing getaway with you in my suitcase.

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The husband and I have committed to making over our screened-in porch and we're SO EXCITED! We've dropped some serious dough on amazing tile and we can't wait for it to come in so we can get started!  We ordered some terra cotta tile from Lowes and some specialty/decorative tile from a little store in our neighborhood.  Needless to say, it's going to be gorgeous.  

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Recently, I made a delicious cherry cobbler and it felt quintessential summer.  It reminded me of our last-minute camping trip to Michigan two years ago when we thought we were moving to Louisville but fate had a different timeline for us.  That was one fun mini-vacation.  We bought roadside cherries, camped in a beautiful forest, hiked the dunes and canoed.  Cherry cobblers are definitely a labor of love, well, making anything with fresh cherries is a tedious task.  But so very worth it!

Hope you all are having lovely weeks! It's almost Friday!

Winter Water Factory

This Brooklyn-based clothing company, Winter Water Factory, is comprised of oodles of goodness, wouldn't you agree?  The organic materials, beautiful textiles and affordable prices make me a serious fan.  If only my little guy would let me know how long he'll be fitting in a certain size, I could place an order! I swear, Sunday, his current clothes fit fine.  Yesterday and today, I've noticed the sleeves hang off his shoulders because you have to pull on the bottom part so much in order to snap it shut!  Dad and I keep joking (but it's likely the truth) that this kiddo will grow to be 7 feet tall.  My little Wyatt the giant.

Fields of Color

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I've had this image bookmarked for ages now because it is so captivating.  I love some good flower fields, but this one is truly at the head of the class.  I can't even imagine frolicking through the winding paths and being lucky enough to not only see this but smell it as well.  Surely there's something as breathtaking as this a little closer to home, right?

Color Crush :: Coral & Navy

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Friends! I have been itching, and I mean itching, to create blog posts for you that don't involve photos of my baby (but please indulge me when I do).  Blog posts that involve what I used to post about.  You know, like clothes, accessories, blah, blah.  So here we go, my first color crush post in...forever!

I love the color combo of coral and navy.  I would love to squeeze into that Madewell striped skirt one night and go for a walk in the park in those adorable coral Keds.  What do you think, are you a fan of the combination?

Snippets

Life has been good lately.  Between the sweetness of summer and the sweetness of this little boy, we've been a happy Badger clan.  Sure, he has exhausted us to our core.  Sure, he gets super fussy in the evenings and we can never manage to eat a warm meal together.  With time, those things will fade away (and new annoyances will surely emerge).  For now, as long as his face continues to light up when one of us enters his line of sight, it's all worth it!