DIY Maternity Shoot
Monday, September 16, 2019
I would really love to hire a professional photographer to take maternity and newborn photos for us because I appreciate having someone with an artistic eye behind the camera. Unfortunately, it's not in our budget, but back in July I rented a nice camera for a friend's wedding. Since I didn't have to return it for a couple of days, I asked my husband to take some pictures of me and then we set a self timer and took pictures of ourselves for a DIY maternity shoot. I think he/we did pretty well.
38 Weeks
Friday, March 10, 2017
So many contractions this week- I've thought a few times "this is it." But then it wasn't. Ready to meet our little girl.
37 Weeks- Officially Full Term!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Feeling more uncomfortable than a beached whale these days. The baby is turning into the right position, our house is getting cleaned tomorrow and I'm going to take the car in for a wash. Now we just need the in-laws to arrive and we'll be all set! Come on bebe deux <3
Cheers,
Katrina
36 Weeks
Sunday, February 19, 2017
I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow. I pulled out all of the baby stuff in storage and started washing all of the baby clothes last night {nesting fever officially setting in}. Feeling ready. Kind of. Eek. A newborn and a toddler. Life is about to get crazy(ER). Anyone have tips for a mama preparing for a second child? Anything you didn't expect that you wish you had prepared for? How did you get your first ready for the incoming usurper of time? Our little boy seems pretty excited for her arrival, but we'll see how he feels after she's here. Either way. We're ready to meet baby girl and to step into this new stage of life.
Cheers,
Katrina
A Happy Place
Monday, February 6, 2017
I have some really wonderful friends who let me into their home and follow them around for the afternoon taking a bunch of pictures. I'm still not great at making the time feel organic for the family, but I don't think it was too painful of an experience for any of us. Thanks for letting me get in some photography practice, friends! Also, you're beautiful.
Cheers,
Katrina
IT'S A....
Friday, October 21, 2016
We get together with friends every Wednesday night and decided to tell them our happy news with a happy dessert. I used Betty Crocker cake mixes (because...ain't nobody got time for scratch). I fancied up the white cake mix with the recipe below, and used THIS recipe for the frosting and filling.
White Almond Cupcakes
- 1 package white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 egg whites
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill cupcake pan with liners.
- Stir together the white cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed. Pour in the water, sour cream, vegetable oil, almond extract, and egg whites. Beat in a stand mixer until all the ingredients are well mixed.
- Scoop the batter into cupcake liners, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (15-20 min). Allow to cool before frosting.
Baby Bump
Thursday, October 13, 2016
I usually have my husband take my baby bump pictures, but when we took a trip to Texas a few weeks ago, my sister in law came to visit and was willing to snap a few in his place. It was so great having someone say, "Ok, now look lovingly at your tummy." And to have someone fix my hair. And tell me to put on lip gloss. And tell me not make that funny face. haha. Austin people! If you need a photographer you need to check out @annieeveryday! She's so sweet, talented and wonderful to work with. Thanks for the fabulous photos, Annie! (Also. This is my favorite dress. I'll be living in if for the next several months.)
Mignonne Bébé
Thursday, September 29, 2016
It's me! This sweet little bump caused trouble for me through the first trimester, but (hallelujah) we are through with that and I'm feeling like myself again. We're due in March and are oh-so-excited to become a family of four.
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