Xoxo Kelsey
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
{ Micah , Jason & Nicole } 4 Month Shoot
Micah is officially 4 months old! Isn't he so squishy and adorable! Here is a preview for the Menia Family :) Enjoy!!!
Xoxo Kelsey
Xoxo Kelsey
My nephew Jacob asked me the other day , " Why do you say ages in months? Why don't you just say he's one??". And honestly, I didn't really have an answer in that moment. Because every other mom does it???!! But the truth is, beyond the fact that from 0-24 months your baby goes from a sleepy snugly baby to a rambunctious toddler. Or is it because every month is developmentally different than the next. For me I think it comes down to it makes me still feel like he is my baby.
For months after Brody was born I found myself saying , " I just had a baby". Even though he would be 8 months old, I still felt like I was a fresh new mom. The truth is I still am. I am still learning, growing and making mistakes. But like any mom, I wouldn't trade my new life for any job in the world.
Brody is officially 18 months on Saturday but I took him out on a beautiful sunny day with his favorite pal Mickey to get some shots of him. He does not sit still and rarely cooperates for pictures these days. So this is what we got. But honestly, this is Brody at exactly this age. Capturing him at exactly who he is. Full of life and energy and kisses for Mickey. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into my favorite little boy!
xoxo Kelsey
For months after Brody was born I found myself saying , " I just had a baby". Even though he would be 8 months old, I still felt like I was a fresh new mom. The truth is I still am. I am still learning, growing and making mistakes. But like any mom, I wouldn't trade my new life for any job in the world.
Brody is officially 18 months on Saturday but I took him out on a beautiful sunny day with his favorite pal Mickey to get some shots of him. He does not sit still and rarely cooperates for pictures these days. So this is what we got. But honestly, this is Brody at exactly this age. Capturing him at exactly who he is. Full of life and energy and kisses for Mickey. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into my favorite little boy!
xoxo Kelsey
Thursday, April 10, 2014
{ April 10 on 10 }
{ Hello }
What a relief! I was so worried I would not get this blog post done today! We had a very very busy day! Starting with out morning. We headed over to my dear friend Britnie's house. She was my next door neighbor and my childhood sidekick. I believe we first met when I was two. Now fast forward to being wives and mommies. I love that while out in Seattle, Brody gets to play with her two boys! Today we had a blast playing in their back yard! Brody got nice and muddy and got to run around in his swim diaper :) . Britnies backyard is amazingly warm, and Seattle has been SO nice lately!
Then after Britnie's we got to pick Brody's Papa up from the airport. Brody loves his papa. Of all of his 4 grandparents, Brody cound point out "Papa" first. I think they have a special bond. It was fun to make a sign for him, even though Brody fell asleep before we could hold it up to greet him. Then we headed back to my parents and Brody got to watch Papa mow the lawn. We even made him stop for a picture. Then a nice bath and a book read to him by his special Papa.
It was a wonderful , Beautiful Day!
Xoxo
Kelsey
What a relief! I was so worried I would not get this blog post done today! We had a very very busy day! Starting with out morning. We headed over to my dear friend Britnie's house. She was my next door neighbor and my childhood sidekick. I believe we first met when I was two. Now fast forward to being wives and mommies. I love that while out in Seattle, Brody gets to play with her two boys! Today we had a blast playing in their back yard! Brody got nice and muddy and got to run around in his swim diaper :) . Britnies backyard is amazingly warm, and Seattle has been SO nice lately!
Then after Britnie's we got to pick Brody's Papa up from the airport. Brody loves his papa. Of all of his 4 grandparents, Brody cound point out "Papa" first. I think they have a special bond. It was fun to make a sign for him, even though Brody fell asleep before we could hold it up to greet him. Then we headed back to my parents and Brody got to watch Papa mow the lawn. We even made him stop for a picture. Then a nice bath and a book read to him by his special Papa.
It was a wonderful , Beautiful Day!
Xoxo
Kelsey
Friday, April 4, 2014
{ Traveling with a Toddler }
I met my friend Jen for coffee the other day and she asked me, do you think it will be harder to fly with Brody now, or when he was a baby? I answered now, having NO CLUE what I was in for that following weekend. Brody has flown a lot, so going into our flight I thought I was prepared. I have flown with Brody when he was 3 months, 5 months, 8 months and then 11 months. But now Brody is 17 months, and it's a different ball game. He is on the move, and VERY active.
We were flying to Arizona to see my parents. So I was prepared. I packed his "backpack" full of his favorites. Books, Toys, stuffed animals. And I packed his diaper bag full of his favorite snacks, binkies , sippy cups, bottle and of course his favorite bed time stuffed animals buffalo and elephant.
I had everything.
I was prepared.
Until we actually were 30,000 feet in the air. You know that look you get on planes with a little one... the "ohhhh great , a baby" look. You either get that, or giddy parents or grandparents reminiscing about their little ones. Now on this 737 flight it had the two rows of three. And we did not buy Brody a seat. We didn't plan to fly at a special time, we just took whatever flight was the most affordable. Luckily both of our flights were conveniently during Brody's nap and bed time. Perfect! Or so I thought...
So here are my oh so wise tips for flying with a little one.
1. Never do it alone. Just don't do it.
2. Keep food and toys separate. I kept all snacks and drinks in the diaper bag. Some of the favorite and maybe "special" snacks. I also kept his stuffed animals in there, the ones he sleeps with. So it was easier to grab. In a different bag, pack it full of favorite toys. Maybe even consider buying a new special toy just for the plane.
3. Take deep breathes. You are just fine, who cares about the 35 year old girl who hates kids glaring at you and rolling her eyes. Focus on your little one, and don't worry about apologizing to them. I made a joke to the people around us like "Lucky you, you get to sit by us...." I think it broke some of the tension.
4. If your child looses their marbles, pull out any and all stops. You are in survival mode here. Even if it's purchasing the dumb wifi and playing Mickey Mouse Club House until the cows come home!!
5. When you first get on the plane load snacks into the pocket and drinks, so its easier to grab. This is why you have the travel buddy. To grab anything you can't!
6. If you are flying around nap/ bed time bring things to make it comfier, blankets, sound machine app downloaded on your iPhone, binkies. Whatever! I brought a bag of 15 binkies. I am not joking. And he threw 7 of them.
7. Seattle's airport now has a kids playing area! Amazing! It was great to have him play before the flight. Im sure all major airports now have this.
8.Make sure you arrive early enough to give them a full and happy tummy.
9.. It doesn't matter how much you prepare.... you will never be prepared with a toddler
10. Maybe order a drink when you land :) and Enjoy your Vacation!
So what did I learn flying with a very active 17 month old??? Nothing. I learned that no matter how much I prepare and pack, you never know what curve balls these sneaky toddlers will throw your way. My amazing sleeper slept like an angel on the way there, but a nightmare screaming on the way home. I thought I was prepared. But I had some tools that helped me stay calm, prepared and over all I would say a successful flight!
Good Luck:)
Xoxo Kelsey
We were flying to Arizona to see my parents. So I was prepared. I packed his "backpack" full of his favorites. Books, Toys, stuffed animals. And I packed his diaper bag full of his favorite snacks, binkies , sippy cups, bottle and of course his favorite bed time stuffed animals buffalo and elephant.
I had everything.
I was prepared.
Until we actually were 30,000 feet in the air. You know that look you get on planes with a little one... the "ohhhh great , a baby" look. You either get that, or giddy parents or grandparents reminiscing about their little ones. Now on this 737 flight it had the two rows of three. And we did not buy Brody a seat. We didn't plan to fly at a special time, we just took whatever flight was the most affordable. Luckily both of our flights were conveniently during Brody's nap and bed time. Perfect! Or so I thought...
So here are my oh so wise tips for flying with a little one.
1. Never do it alone. Just don't do it.
2. Keep food and toys separate. I kept all snacks and drinks in the diaper bag. Some of the favorite and maybe "special" snacks. I also kept his stuffed animals in there, the ones he sleeps with. So it was easier to grab. In a different bag, pack it full of favorite toys. Maybe even consider buying a new special toy just for the plane.
3. Take deep breathes. You are just fine, who cares about the 35 year old girl who hates kids glaring at you and rolling her eyes. Focus on your little one, and don't worry about apologizing to them. I made a joke to the people around us like "Lucky you, you get to sit by us...." I think it broke some of the tension.
4. If your child looses their marbles, pull out any and all stops. You are in survival mode here. Even if it's purchasing the dumb wifi and playing Mickey Mouse Club House until the cows come home!!
5. When you first get on the plane load snacks into the pocket and drinks, so its easier to grab. This is why you have the travel buddy. To grab anything you can't!
6. If you are flying around nap/ bed time bring things to make it comfier, blankets, sound machine app downloaded on your iPhone, binkies. Whatever! I brought a bag of 15 binkies. I am not joking. And he threw 7 of them.
7. Seattle's airport now has a kids playing area! Amazing! It was great to have him play before the flight. Im sure all major airports now have this.
8.Make sure you arrive early enough to give them a full and happy tummy.
9.. It doesn't matter how much you prepare.... you will never be prepared with a toddler
10. Maybe order a drink when you land :) and Enjoy your Vacation!
So what did I learn flying with a very active 17 month old??? Nothing. I learned that no matter how much I prepare and pack, you never know what curve balls these sneaky toddlers will throw your way. My amazing sleeper slept like an angel on the way there, but a nightmare screaming on the way home. I thought I was prepared. But I had some tools that helped me stay calm, prepared and over all I would say a successful flight!
Leaving Seattle . This is the bag I packed all his toys in!
30 Min into the flight! Out like a light bulb!!! Thank you lord!
On the way home, a different story. Brody Screamed and cried about 2/3 of the flight.
He finally fell asleep 20 min before we started landing...go figure!
But this...is what made it worth it! We love the Arizona sun!
Good Luck:)
Xoxo Kelsey
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