worn // 51

i purchased this dress for our family christmas photos. "oh i can wear this again on christmas eve. or new years eve, or st. patrick's day." anything to justify purchasing a new dress just for a fifteen minute photo shoot. 

dress // urban outfitters

boots // old // urban outfitters

life // 50

i've been a slacker when it comes to blogging the past few months. between the holidays, chasing a four year old and birthing a newborn nearly eight weeks ago things have been a little chaotic around here. but i'm back. at least for today. here's a few photos to hold you over til the next time.

Enfamil A.R.

I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. Consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby's diet or if you have concerns related to your baby's digestive health. Please see the product label/website for acceptable use and benefits. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY 123 or through the Contact Us link on Enfamil A.R. or Enfamil.com

When Enfamil A.R.™ reached out to me to try their Enfamil A.R.™ product I was eager to do so. Landon as an infant struggled with frequent spit-up. I can't tell you how many outfits, burp cloths, my clothes and my husband clothing ended up in the trash or repeatedly being washed due to this. It is common for babies to spit-up while their digestive system develops, and every baby does go through periods of fussiness and irritability. However, I could tell Landon's was a different case and we needed to try something new. I encourage you to speak with your pediatrician just as I did and learn the differences between acid reflux, also known as GERD and the much more common uncomplicated reflux known as GER. Being a first time mom I was unsure of the differences and was able to get a more clear understanding of the two. Uncomplicated GER may not be related to excess acid production, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests lifestyle changes as the first step to take and advises against the overuse of medications that will reduce production of stomach acid.

You can try burping more frequently and holding the baby upright after feeding along with using thickened feedings such as Enfamil A.R.  as an option. I discovered with Landon a combination of Enfamil A.R. frequent burping and sitting him upright after feeding worked and we soon worked through him spitting up as often.

Enfamil A.R.™ is the #1 selling brand of formula for spit-up and is clinically proven to reduce spit up by over 50% in infants with frequent spit up, while still providing the complete nutrition your baby needs to reach key milestones.

Should you have any questions Enfamil™ would be happy to help you with them at 1-800-BABY-123.

Enfamil Reguline

I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition.  Consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby’s diet or if you have concerns related to your baby’s digestive health. Please see the product label/website for acceptable use and benefits. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY123 or through the Contact Us link on Reguline.com or Enfamil.com

As parents we all struggle with issues when it comes to our children. When Enfamil®Reguline™allowed me the chance to try some of their products I was eager. Having a now four year old little boy and a newborn daughter on the way I am always looking for new products to try and solve any problems that may occur. We all know it’s best to be stocked up because those “problems” tend to erupt in the middle of the night. Enfamil®Reguline™ is an infant formula that can be used daily and is designed to promote comfortable stools along with helping to support digestive health. As a baby Landon struggled with occasional constipation issues, I wish Rey and I had been aware of the Enfamil®Reguline™products at the time. It definitely would of saved us a ton of time and money. Trying to get an 8 month old to drink a bottle of prune juice is not as easy as it seems. When massaging his belly didn’t work you become desperate for a solution. It’s not easy to watch your baby cry and not be able to help them. Enfamil®Reguline™has a blend of two prebiotics clinically proven in Enfamil® Infant formula to promote soft stools. Prebiotics are a type of carb, also found in breast milk, that help feed the good bacteria in the digestive system. Enfamil Reguline provides complete nutrition to be used throughout baby’s first year of life. Thankfully, this time with our daughter I will have Enfamil®Reguline™handy. For further product questions feel free to contact Enfamil® at 1-800-BABY123.

worn // 50

it's september! which means fall, candy corn, ankle boots til my feet swell and a baby next month! crazy to think an itty bitty newborn will be making her way into this house in just a month.

hat // free people

dress // free people

boots // matisse

worn // 49

i've been wanting these boots for a year. i received some gift cards for my birthday and pulled the trigger. now i'm totally obsessed and want to wear them with every outfit. i also mentioned to rey that i need a push present once the baby comes. i suggested these and he made a noise that sounded like a half sigh, half i'm just going to ignore you. which i took as, these will be by my side at the hospital come october. 

kimono // forever 21

dress // free people

boots // matisse

life // 48

// new boots are always a good idea //

// i turned thirty three this week //

// he's way cooler than i will ever be // 

// thirty two weeks // 

// one day this week i wore a long sleeve shirt. regretted that decision by 9am // 

// the cutest little corner in baby girls room // 

// made cookies for rey this week //

// national dog day // 

// landon searching high and low for the hidden cookies // 

product // 47

i am a total product junkie. especially when it comes to hair products. bumble and bumble is my tried and true go to brand.  sometimes i steer away but i always come right back. kinda like chick-fil-a. i'll never be able to quit you. check out below for some of my favorites. 

BB thickening. I spray this on my roots every morning to add an extra oomp to my already wild hair. 

BB City Swept. I spray this throughout my entire head. The more I spray the bigger and more volume I achieve. It's amazing and smells delicious. 

BB Hairdresser's Oil. This stuff is pure gold. It tames my frizz and leaves my hair silky smooth. I use this after washing my hair. I spray all over my head then blow-dry for an ultra sleek look.

Surf Infusion. I spray this on while my hair is damp for that "just got back from the beach" hair even though I really didn't. Let air dry and voila! 

BB A Hint of Brown. I spray on this dry shampoo for those in between wash days. I like that it comes in colors according to your hair color. No white residue left behind like with some other dry shampoos.

BB Spray de Mode. This spray is a hairspray and heat protector in one. I use it more to protect my hair against heat when I am using my wand or flat ironing those pieces that seem to want to wonder away on their own.

What are some of your favorite products? I'm always up for trying new stuff! 

worn // 46

sometimes i really question why i live in the state of florida. it's hot. like so hot there is no end in sight of it not being hot, hot. carrying around these extra twenty, ok. twenty two. maybe twenty three pounds sure doesn't help either. at least that has an end in sight. eight weeks. give or take a few.

hat // free people

dress // free people

boots // sam edelman

life // 45

// new hair // 

// mini cupcakes. all day. //

// one last disney trip before school started //

// family // 

// landon's first day of vpk // 

// ready to go // 

// thirty one weeks // 

// picking up an after school treat for my favorite 4 year old //