Jackson Douglas Sliger. Born November 14,2009 at 7:35pm. lbs: 7.10, inches: 19, nose & lips: mom, hair: dad, everything else: perfect.
Day two . . . the joy (and the cute beanies) continue!Monday, November 16, 2009
Jackson Douglas Sliger
Pure bliss.
Jackson Douglas Sliger. Born November 14,2009 at 7:35pm. lbs: 7.10, inches: 19, nose & lips: mom, hair: dad, everything else: perfect.
Day two . . . the joy (and the cute beanies) continue!
Jackson Douglas Sliger. Born November 14,2009 at 7:35pm. lbs: 7.10, inches: 19, nose & lips: mom, hair: dad, everything else: perfect.
Day two . . . the joy (and the cute beanies) continue!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Making Pregnant Pretty!
I'm SO excited because I just received the full collection of photos from our 1920's inspired photo shoot and they are fabulous, all thanks to the very talented Abbi of Simply Photography! I know that a lot of you saw the slide show I posted last week - thank you for your very sweet comments - so if you've had enough of my vintage bump, please, please, please just skip ahead. Really, I understand . . . I'm already that mom forcing pictures of my child on you and he's still in womb :)! But these pictures are just so fun, I couldn’t help myself and just had to share. After this I promise to pace myself!
For those of you craving a few more maternity moments, check out some of our favorite pics below!
For those of you craving a few more maternity moments, check out some of our favorite pics below!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Tis The Season To Be Thankful
With my official due date only 10 days before Thanksgiving I think it's safe to say that Brad & I won't be hosting any Turkey day soirees at our place this year. But if we were, I would definitely have to recreate this mod table setting featured on Ohdeedoh. And for the kids table (ok, so all we'd have is a newborn at our kid's table!) this cute & crafty table spread would be a must! Not only is it ahhh worthy, but I think that it would safely provide the young ones with endless entertainment . . . or at least a few minutes worth!
No surprise here, the linens and place cards (aka: puppet) are available through Dwell Studio.
However, the more traditional side of me is highly tempted by these homey touches created by Miss Martha herself.
From top left: Maple leaf place cards (I'm ALWAYS a fan a place cards, whether you're hosting a group of 10 or of 200, it just adds a little something extra to the table scape!), individual pumpkin chiffon pies, flat baked pear & sour cherry pie, and corn husk votives. I crave turkey just looking at these ideas!
Another must-have at my imaginary Thanksgiving feast is this basket full of thanks, also featured on Ohdeedoh, which I thought was just fantastic. Invite your guests to write what they are thankful for on these scrolls before dinner & them share them out loud over dessert. Preferably sitting next to a roaring fire, with a fantastic glass of Prosecco in hand!
And lastly, what's a holiday party without memorable invites? I know that Thanksgiving usually isn't a gathering which requires a formal invite, but if it did, I would definitely be sending these out this year! Designed by Good On Paper.
No surprise here, the linens and place cards (aka: puppet) are available through Dwell Studio.
However, the more traditional side of me is highly tempted by these homey touches created by Miss Martha herself.
From top left: Maple leaf place cards (I'm ALWAYS a fan a place cards, whether you're hosting a group of 10 or of 200, it just adds a little something extra to the table scape!), individual pumpkin chiffon pies, flat baked pear & sour cherry pie, and corn husk votives. I crave turkey just looking at these ideas!
Another must-have at my imaginary Thanksgiving feast is this basket full of thanks, also featured on Ohdeedoh, which I thought was just fantastic. Invite your guests to write what they are thankful for on these scrolls before dinner & them share them out loud over dessert. Preferably sitting next to a roaring fire, with a fantastic glass of Prosecco in hand!
And lastly, what's a holiday party without memorable invites? I know that Thanksgiving usually isn't a gathering which requires a formal invite, but if it did, I would definitely be sending these out this year! Designed by Good On Paper.
Happy (early) Thanksgiving everyone! With our entire global family experiencing a time of challenges and trials this year, I feel it is more important than ever to gather with our loved ones this holiday season and celebrate our joys and triumphs, no matter how big or small. So please, let this post inspire you & go start rejoicing! I know we will . . . . well, if this kiddo ever decides to make his grand entrance we will :)! 7 DAYS TO MY OFFICIAL DUE DATE!!
Oh So Stella!
Stella McCartney has always had a lot of things going for her . . . being the daughter of Mr. Rock Royalty himself, Paul McCartney, designing (and selling out) her high-end, uber stylish fashion line Chole, and having the body to pull off all those sample sizes of her "friends" designs (oh, this old thing!) just to name a few. Now she's adding kiddy designer to her portfolio, which for any fashion worshipper, is beyond exciting!!
Her new line just debuted at Baby Gap which is even more exciting since it's affordable. Now, even if her grown up line isn't exactly in your everyday mommy budget, we can now all live vicariously through our fashionable little hipsters!
Here's just a few of the jems her line features . . . and seriously, how adorable are these tiny tot models?!
Her new line just debuted at Baby Gap which is even more exciting since it's affordable. Now, even if her grown up line isn't exactly in your everyday mommy budget, we can now all live vicariously through our fashionable little hipsters!
Here's just a few of the jems her line features . . . and seriously, how adorable are these tiny tot models?!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Life Outside the Womb
Believe it or not I have been up to more than dreaming of baby (though it might not seem like it!), so for all of you wedding lovers out there, here are some great moments from my last few weddings with Bliss Events.
Tracy & Jason ~ October 11th: click here to watch their slide show.
Missy & Garrett ~ September 12th: click here to see some of their photos on Simply Photography's blog. Be sure to scroll past both slide shows to view some of the best details of the day, after all, love (and Bliss Events) is in the details!
And . . . VERY exciting, Simply Photography has posted a small sample of our 1920's inspired maternity shoot in their online portfolio. Feel free to check us out in all our vintage glory! The full spread is coming soon. Click here to preview!
Shower Power
These past few months I have been a very lucky girl, having been treated to not one, but three, baby showers! Brad, baby, and I have been overwhelmed at the amount of love, generosity, and excitement we have been shown by our friends and family. Like I said LUCKY!
Here are some pictures from my last shower thrown by a number of my best Seattle girls & hosted by fellow mama Kristie Stewart. In true Martha fashion these ladies pulled out all the stops with tons of cute details, all my favorite eats (including a sweets bar - hello Top Pot Doughnuts - for all those pregnancy cravings), yummy mock & cocktails, and even animal cracker party favors. Great job ladies and THANK YOU, you're amazing!! In the words of Oprah ladies, "Love is in the details" and man, do I ever feel loved!
The entire day was a blast but there were definitely some unforgettable (sob-fest) moments, including a surprise "visit" from Auntie Shannon via web-cam, a gift & VERY sweet letter from daddy Brad to our baby (sob, sob!), and some very special gifts from Grandma Cooper! In addition to showering this baby with endless gifts and preparing her house for baby, my mom gave us two very special additions to our baby's library: "I'll Love You Forever" . . . a must have classic that she dedicated to our little one & "Daddy's First Baby Book" circa 1979, which was given to my dad when I was just a baby bump. Worn & torn, all it's memories & wisdom has now been dedicated & delivered to Brad. Thanks mom!!!
Thank you again everyone for the fabulous memories & gifts . . . like I said, LUCKY!!
xoxo,
Keri & Brad
Here are some pictures from my last shower thrown by a number of my best Seattle girls & hosted by fellow mama Kristie Stewart. In true Martha fashion these ladies pulled out all the stops with tons of cute details, all my favorite eats (including a sweets bar - hello Top Pot Doughnuts - for all those pregnancy cravings), yummy mock & cocktails, and even animal cracker party favors. Great job ladies and THANK YOU, you're amazing!! In the words of Oprah ladies, "Love is in the details" and man, do I ever feel loved!
The entire day was a blast but there were definitely some unforgettable (sob-fest) moments, including a surprise "visit" from Auntie Shannon via web-cam, a gift & VERY sweet letter from daddy Brad to our baby (sob, sob!), and some very special gifts from Grandma Cooper! In addition to showering this baby with endless gifts and preparing her house for baby, my mom gave us two very special additions to our baby's library: "I'll Love You Forever" . . . a must have classic that she dedicated to our little one & "Daddy's First Baby Book" circa 1979, which was given to my dad when I was just a baby bump. Worn & torn, all it's memories & wisdom has now been dedicated & delivered to Brad. Thanks mom!!!
Thank you again everyone for the fabulous memories & gifts . . . like I said, LUCKY!!
xoxo,
Keri & Brad
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Retail Therapy
I went to doctor this week and learned that this baby is almost done cookin' & can come anytime!! Great news, but now I've become a professional "time filler", since telling a VERY pregnant woman that her baby can come anytime is like a telling a child that Santa might appear rooftop any minute now. So why not catch up on my poor, neglected blog & submit myself to a little retail therapy!? Enjoy!
The last thing for me to buy on my pre-baby list is the ever-important diaper bag. Easy right? Not so much! Once I started browsing, I discovered that buying a diaper bag today is just as big a decision (not to mention as big as an investment) as buying a couture handbag! A week ago I thought the moderately priced, cute, functional bags by Skiphop were the end-all in diaper bags . . . oh, how naive I was!! There is a whole world of designer diaper bags out there that look like actual handbags . . . there is a god! Now the question is: do I indulge my inner fashionista and get the bag that would look killer with a pair of heels and a classic trench or do I touch down in the land of reality and get the bag that would look & function best with my "going to the park" ensemble and needs? Serious turmoil I know! World hunger, never ending wars, cut backs on education funding, Boeing possibly leaving our great state, AND the great diaper bag debate . . . I know you all understand completely :)!
Even if you're not in the market for a diaper bag, enjoy these tasty treats that I found while doing my "research" earlier today. They might even be chic enough to make you non-mommys want to become pregnant!
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