baby steps.

My six week checkup with my midwives is on Thursday.And you know what that means?Time to get back in shape. Now that it’s after the fact, I’m gonna be real and tell you that I gained a whopping 55 lbs. during my pregnancy.  Obviously that’s a far cry from the 25 lb. mark I was […]

nostalgia.

This weekend my friend Becca surprised us with this awesome Fisher Price A-Frame House for Fern and it has me feeling all nostalgic reminiscing about all of the childhood toys that I wish I still had – especially my own first doll house.   Isn’t it cool? Thanks Becca!  We can’t wait to play with […]

my favorite thing about today #67.

My favorite thing about  today (or actually yesterday) was…. Fern’s first Chucks. Aren’t they precious? Why is everything so much cuter in miniature? (Please see exhibits: A, B and C) xo Lauren

blogging fail. mommy win.

SO…. I’m sure that by now, any of you who headed over here looking for your Friday usual… Fill in the Blank are being met with disappointment and wondering,  “Where are the blanks?” Well… There aren’t any this week.   I’ve just been busy with being a mom – no other excuse than that.  Instead of […]

what fern wore #2.

Welcome to the second edition of What Fern Wore… Not a fan of the photo shoot, but it started out ok. This face kills me….so sad! So grumpy! And then the crying.  Apparently she wore herself out. Lounging at lunch. Dress: gift from friend, Dwell for Target Onesie: Carter’s Pants: Carter’s Scarf: made by me […]

local portland favorite: lucas salon.

Over the weekend I got my hair did… and I’m kind of (super) in love with it. The cut and color were courtesy of the lovely Taylor Lucas of Lucas Salon here in Portland (also in L.A. if you don’t happen to be a Portlander!). The salon is a little off the beaten path, located […]