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HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!

So, as Kelli mentioned in her latest post, we've been a little MIA due to these sweet little babies ... but it's been so great to embrace these tiny babes & spend as much time with them as possible. Stella & I are at a place where we've developed somewhat of a routine, so it's been nice to get back to work ... & blogging!

Last week, Stella & I had the pleasure of traveling to Nashville to be apart of a project my husband & several other friends are working on. I can't wait till it's out & available ... I'll be sure to share all about it soon enough. Nashville is a 2nd home to us because we still have such wonderful friends there that we miss so much. It was great to visit a few & I can't wait to go back & catch up with more of them! Stella was a traveling pro by the time the weekend was over. She is such a happy, sweet baby always ... SO incredibly blessed because Mr. Noah wasn't as easy. Or ... maybe it's that I didn't know what I was doing w/ Noah?! Yeah, probably so. Noah was actually amazing considering the fact, haha. He still loves me, though. ;)

Well, as Kelli mentioned, we are busy working out details on a new project ... it's a GREAT one & we look forward to sharing it soon. In the meantime, happy new school year ... & praying your week is a blessed one. Now ... here's some of my favorite faces from the week! x

p.s. HUGE thank you to thorn + sparrow for my NEW lovely Butterfly Sparks Creative logo. That was definitely a highlight for me this month! She's a true talent & I'm extremely thankful for her beautiful work on my logo + our beautiful Kelli + Vanessa logo! Yeah, she's the best. x

So much to love.

First of all...sorry for the lack of posts lately. Taking care of a newborn and adjusting to motherhood- no big deal, right?!?! However, the late nights have stirred new ideas and Vanessa and I have a GREAT ONE! More to come on our new project soon....

My little Ezra is 7 weeks old already....can't believe how fast this time has flown by....and I can't believe how much he has grown! All you moms are right....this newborn stage is so sweet, yet so very short. I'm really trying to soak this season in......limiting my time on the computer and more time holding my baby....looking into his eyes and telling him how much I love him. I don't think we can hear the words I LOVE YOU enough.

My heart explodes multiple times a week. I have learned so much about myself...and about life...as I have mothered this sweet boy over the last few weeks. It's amazing how the late nights are all made better by a sweet smile greeting me in the morning.

Speaking of ..... the mornings are my absolute favorite. Not only is it a NEW DAY....A FRESH START, but another opportunity to do things better than the day before. And boy do I need do-overs!! Sometimes I feel like I know what I am doing....I've got this....and then there are days where I wonder where to begin. We are getting to know each other each day and I love that Ezra starts his day off with a smile...and sometimes a laugh! I love it!

I am so thankful for Ezra's unconditional love. Regardless of how I mess up or misinterpret his cry...he loves me. He wants his momma. He feels safe. He greets me with a smile......oh the lessons he is teaching me.

Ezra, I love you so much sweet boy. You have my heart.....completely.
xoxo

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Here's a glimpse into what my life has been like lately....with baby!

Naps with mom and dad, sweet presents arriving on the door step, photographing funny faces and watching our babe sleep!

Im so in love....

Baby Ezra

HELLO friends!

I can't believe my sweet baby Ezra is ONE MONTH old today! Geez, the time really does pass by so quickly. I've taken the month off to adjust to this new lifestyle....and just spend quality time with my boy.

For those that really know me....know that I love social media and in particular- Instagram! I heard from a few friends that they were surprised that I wasn't blowing up my account with hospital, birth, baby ect...photos. I guess I surprised myself too, but honestly.....I was in the moment. It was all about my family.....sharing a teeny tiny hospital bed with Reed and both of us just staring at Ezra all night long. Discussions about how we are now parents.....and dreaming about life with our new little one.

I want to savor these moments....I know the time passes quickly and I want to be intentional about balancing my time and attention.

///  Below are a few photos from the hospital- Ezra is just 24 hours old  ///

Well, I've been a momma for ONE MONTH! It's been hard work....yes, there have been tears [late in the night] , but more days filled with joy and thankfulness. There is nothing sweeter than being Ezras momma [and Reeds wife, of course].....and I look forward to documenting this journey.

My Weekly Maternity Photo Series has come to an end....and I posted the final image on my photography blog. Feel free to check out the entire series here! [to see the series in order- continue to click to last page and then look from there]


Enjoy the weekend!
xoxo,
kelli

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It's been a little quiet here on the blog ... hmm, let's see, I guess newborn babies DO keep you pretty busy. ;) Kelli & baby Ezra are doing GREAT and I'm sure she'll be posting all her fabulous pics of the little man soon.

This past week was an abnormal one. The husband was out of town all week, so my AMAZING mom & mother-in-law helped me out ... which I am SO incredibly grateful for. I always have a new found respect for single parents when I'm left alone w/ my littles. It goes without saying it's HARD WORK ... 24/7! It's all worth it, though ... love these babies to pieces. xo

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News from the week : Stella Love is near 14 pounds & Noah would like me to tell you he's almost 47 pounds. ;) Mark's parents were in town last weekend from Colorado ... we always enjoy visiting with them! Spiderman is the "thing" this week [I have Gap Kids to thank for that] & I got a huge order in from Stella & Dot. Drool ... ! More on that soon.

I LOVE MY FAMILY. xo

A NEW BABY!

EXCITING baby news ... Kelli & Reed became parents on July 6th! Baby Ezra Reed Trontel made his debut at 9:32am last Friday. Precious boy weighed 8.9 pounds, 21.4 inches & has a full head of hair!

It wasn't but a couple of months ago that Kelli was announcing the arrival of Stella & now she's a mama herself! SO excited & proud of her!!! We all know more amazing photos of baby await us, so until then, let's congratulate the Trontel's & welcome EZRA REED!

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With two littles to care for, there are days that going out on the town sounds too exhausting [especially in this TX heat!]. So, instead we hang at home & get creative. This week we enjoyed making a hopscotch indoors, going next door to the lot their building a home & swiping left over pvc pipes to make tunnels for hot wheels & watching free movies from the library! We did make a trip to Costco - hello, love that place! - & a trip to the firework stand [a highlight for Noah!]. 

Hope you all enjoy the upcoming weekend ... I'm looking forward to spending time w/ my in-laws who are coming into town from Colorado!

When will baby Trontel make his debut?! TODAY is his due date ... we shall see! Can't wait!!!! xo

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

HAPPY 4th of JULY, friends!

 Below is a very special collaboration for Vanessa and I....and it just so happens to be an Independence Day inspired shoot that we did in Nashville, Tennessee.

We were honored to have this [our very first photography + styled] featured on Creature Comforts and A Beautiful Mess, but it's also a project that really sparked our desire to collaborate more....and since July 2010 we have done just that!

Be safe! Enjoy your family and friends!

xoxo,
kelli & vanessa

It's the little things.

Today, I took my buddy to grab some kid friendly fireworks. Noah was sooooo crazy excited about purchasing fireworks, the nice man behind the booth gave Noah a "tour". I love how spontaneous adventures can turn into a sweet memory!

I cherish my time w/ this boy of mine. He teaches me to greet each day with a smile & makes me aware that the "little" memories can turn out to be the best ones.

Wishing you a wonderful 4th of July, sweet friends! xo