Eleven Months of Brynn

This month we felt like you went from baby to big girl and here's why... You now can identify and call us by "Mama" and "Dada". You now understand how to be gentle while petting your dogs. Vanilla and blueberry puffs are your favorite snack. You can play a mean game of "Where's Brynn?" also known as peek-a-boo and... YOU STARTED WALKING ON YOUR OWN! With that being said things are definitely more eventful around the house especially for your Mim who watches you. While your walking steadily is still a work in progress you are a super fast crawler and can make it to your favorite toy, the dog's water bowl, before any of us can jump up and grab you. This month also brings a very big...

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Ten Months of Brynn

So many fun things this month so let's jump right in! You are using anything and everything as a "walker" and on the move! You are so quick and brave. When you fall down you get right back up and keep going...which all of us could learn from. We finally ditched our big coffee table and traded it in for a tuffed storage ottoman for your safety and our sanity. You and I went to Missouri to see your Aunt Riss graduate from college and had a great time. A few days later you and Daddy went up to Cleveland to visit Grandma Lo, Poppa B, and Uncle Jay for a few days. You were a huge fan of their new golf cart and Poppa B took you out on it quite a few times. When you were in Ohio you said "Dada"...

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WDW Tips and Tricks: Q&A Round 1

I get asked questions about WDW all the time so I started to keep track of them and want to answer some of them every so often here on the blog so here goes round one! Baby Minnie Ears and Adult Ballcap made by yours truly available at Brave Bow Co Where can I get cheap tickets to Disney? There's honestly no such thing as cheap Disney tickets. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Don't ruin your vacation by purchasing illegally resold tickets that won't work for you and your family when you get to the gate. Instead opt for booking a vacation package where your tickets are included or buy {lightly} discounted tickets from AAA if you have a membership with them. Disney...

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Nine Months of Brynn

You are officially "out" longer than you were "in' and we can't believe it. This month was filled with so much fun and new things for you so let's get right into it.  Your "9" is made from golf balls since you made it through your first school year as a coach's kid This month the night before we traveled the Nashville you said your first word which was...MAMA! I was so excited and daddy was only mildly jealous. You love to gab all day with your Mim and you like to "sing" songs from The Little Mermaid with her. You absolutely LOVE music! Your favorite songs are "The Hot Dog Dance" from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the "I'm a Little Teapot" that's on a commercial...you will stop whatever...

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What Have I Gotten Myself Into?!

You read that right people. This girl is registered for her first ever half marathon! I am a complete mix of nerves, excitement, and fear but I love it. I had always heard that you change so much when you become a parent and now that I've gone through it myself I have to agree. So many people (myself included) think that your life is "over" once you have children but I have to say I completely disagree. I've become a better wife, daughter, sister, friend, and person since becoming a mom and deciding to do this half marathon proves it. I want to teach Brynn that you should do things that are out of your comfort zone and that you don't think you can do. I want her to have a healthy relationship...

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WDW Tips & Tricks: Let Me Upgrade Your Souvenir Game

Trust me...I once to was the big eyed Disney fan buying up all the t-shirts, character plush animals, and random knickknacks in the parks but now I'm older and wiser to the Disney game. Today I want to share with you my favorite Disney souvenirs that are anything but basic... Photo by Faison Anne Photography Guided Tours  I'll go ahead and admit that I'm totally biased when it comes to this one because I was a tour guide at Walt Disney World but I promise you'll love this alternative souvenir. Clearly you're a fan of Disney otherwise you wouldn't be spending your hard earned money on a trip there so why not ditch the $80 sweatshirt and coffee mug in The Emporium for a behind...

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Let's Get Real...

If we were having drinks together here is what I would be gabbing to you about... {via} It's SUPER DIFFICULT to make friends as an adult. The struggle is real y'all. This summer will be three years we have been in here GA and I have as many friends as Erika Jayne has f*cks given...that's right...none, not one, zero, zero, zero, done! My biggest fear is that will trickle down and affect Brynn's ability to make friends. I have always been so lucky to have amazing friendships just fall in my lap so this is crippling for me. I've gone so far as to join the Peanut app which is pretty much Tinder for moms to find mom friends but it's too weird for my liking. I've joined the Atlanta Social...

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Eight Months of Brynn

I know I say it every time but I can't believe how fast time is flying! This month feels like the most you've grown and here's why... You've gone from kind of crawling to full blown crawling like a champ You are far too active for your swing and it has officially been retired You are pulling yourself up to stand every chance you get You love jumping in your JOEY JUMPER and now ever know what the word jump means Your teeth are finally popping through your little gums You love eating baby food and can hold your spoon (and bottle) all by yourself You recognize the "Hot Dog Song" from MMCH and start dancing when it comes on and my favorite... You are so close to saying your first...

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Happy Easter Weekend!

Can you believe this Sunday is Easter?! This year is flying buy and I feel like I'll blink and it will be time to order Christmas cards. Nevertheless here are my top five things from the week... {1} We started our week out in Nashville to visit with our bestie, Erika. She is the friend that set Brian and I up. She was there for work and since it's such a short drive from Atlanta we took a very quick trip up. my dress // my shoes // my jacket The street beside of Draper James is an Instagramer's dream with the blue stripe wall and the "I believe in Nashville" mural! {2} I have been blessed with a husband that is amazing at picking out hotels and his Nashville pick...

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Five on Friday

Today I'm linking up for Five on Friday so here are five things that stood out this week! I sent out the first orders of bows from my shop The Brave Bow Company! It was such an exciting feeling and I'm completely overwhelmed by all the love and support for my small business. Brynn is totally over sitting and is standing up every chance she gets so we're finally having to buckle her in every single thing. I started planning an early joint birthday party with my bestie Natalie for our little Disney divas and it's taking over my life in the best way possible. Here's a little sneak peak at the back of the invitation My birthday gift to myself these Kendra...

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HBD to Me! Brave Bow Co is OPEN!

What better way to ring in the last year of my twenties than officially opening my bow shop! Head over to TheBraveBowCompany on etsy and start shopping! Thank you so much for your support! ...

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30 before 30 check in

Last year on my birthday I made a list of 30 things I wanted to do by the time I turn 30. Considering my 29th birthday is tomorrow I wanted to check in and see how I'm doing so here it goes... 1. Go on a dream vacation to Europe. Itching to go back! 2. Give birth...there's no turning back now lol! 07.30.16 <3 3. Move from Atlanta. We've been here nearly two years and it just doesn't feel like home. We need to take the plunge and work towards making this a reality. 4. Go to Disneyland in California! 5. Run a half marathon. I've had so many friends accomplish this and I want to give it a shot. 6. Learn to cook some of our favorite German food. 7. Attend a Steelers...

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Farmhouse Hack: Wooden Pillar Holder

A couple years ago my mom kept raving about some show on HGTV and told me I needed to watch it but I never got around to it. Then one weekend I binge watched Fixer Upper and completely fell head over heels in love with the simplistic and classic farmhouse style. I love everything about what Joanna does...except for the prices. So here is the first of many Former Kennedy Farmhouse Hacks! Here is the inspiration for this hack...pillar holders from The Magnolia Market. {image via Magnolia Market} The prices are $35 for a small, $45 for a medium, and $55 for a large. If I bought the four that I'm hacking my total would be $200. You can buy them here if you're a Rockefeller. I'm...

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