Soooo… I really thought we weren’t going to get any snow this weekend. I thought it was all hype! And then the forecast seemed to shift a bit more north and wouldn’t you know, we got a ton of snow. I am definitely happy about it now, but I know that this means we’ll have snow on the ground for quite some time.
After a slow morning (watching movies on TV, eating cinnamon rolls, breaking out the coloring books), we decided to bundle up and go outdoors for a little bit. I thought I would go crazy if we spent the entire day inside, and Teddy too. We drove to a park with tons of open space and just romped around a little bit.
I’ve never seen Teddy so happy. Why are dogs leaping through snow so cute?!
I couldn’t believe how fast the snow was accumulating. I was watching from the window most of the day and was checking on the lawn chairs to see how much more had fallen.
The first taste of pristine snow!
We ran back and forth on this giant field for about fifteen minutes before we all needed to warm up.
^^ Capturing the glory of a puppy running through snow on Snapchat!
I think that may be my favorite photo of Teddy and me of all time. I want to frame the whole batch, but I’ll settle for doing just this one. The flying ears, chunky puppy thighs, and the world’s chicest dog coat. (LoveMyDog sent Teddy this coat this fall and it’s beyond precious. I mean, it’s nicer than most of my own coats.)
If we had any longer, I think he would have been completely buried in the snow.
My little snow pup! And then we were off to the car with the heat blasting and heat seaters cranking. Although he typically hates the car, Teddy was totally content to let us wrap him up in a big towel to warm him up and dry him off before we hit the road again. (But he was definitely under the impression that we were going back out into the snow. Sorry bud.)
Teddy is too cute! My dog loves the snow too, I don't what it is about romping around it that makes them so happy! Hope you guys are staying warm up North 🙂
I'm in NYC and was CONVINCED everyone was being dramatic about the snow. I didn't believe it until I woke up to 2 feet of snow! Teddy is such a precious pup and those photos are adorable 🙂
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
I love these photos! What a fun winter day!
Her Heartland Soul
herheartlandsoul.com
These photos are absolutely adorable, and this post's title is amazing!
Tori A. from Prep For A Day
Teddy is too cute! My dog loves the snow too, I don't what it is about romping around it that makes them so happy! Hope you guys are staying warm up North 🙂
xoxo Nicole
http://www.brazenrbunette.com
I have that coat in blue and it is my most favorite coat! I hope you all are keeping warm and safe!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
These photos are so fun and your do is adorable! Hope you stay safe and warm!
xoxo
Amy |Pastel N Pink
So freaking cute and you look gorgeous!!!
You guys are adorable 🙂 Happy Sunday, Carly!
http://memoriesofthepacific.blogspot.com.es/
Aww these pictures are cute! Hope Teddy enjoyed the snow!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
I'm in NYC and was CONVINCED everyone was being dramatic about the snow. I didn't believe it until I woke up to 2 feet of snow! Teddy is such a precious pup and those photos are adorable 🙂
Briana
RoyallyPink.com
Look at all that snow!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Hi Carly! What size is your Toggle Coat?
Thank you!