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CHEEKWOOD HARVEST

21 Sunday Oct 2018

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Fall at CHEEKWOOD, what’s not to love?! Today was the last day of the pumpkin house and I’m so glad we didn’t miss it! It’s finally cool outside, and the sun is still shining bright. It was the perfect day for an outdoor family adventure.

There was live music coming from the beer garden and game area when we walked in to @Cheekwood, and straight ahead was the famous pumpkin house and pumpkin patch. There were all sorts of unique scarecrows lining the sidewalks by the trains. Cheekwood never disappoints and is always at the top of our list every season.

We are looking forward to their Holiday Lights, our favorite thing to do in Nashville around Christmas time. See you there, Friends! X

EMMA IS THREE!

23 Saturday Jun 2018

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And just like that, Emma is THREE {cue the tears}.

June 20, 2015 Emma Ruth was born at 6:21am and has been making the world a brighter place ever since. She is the sweetest, funniest, most loving little beauty and I love her fiercely. She may be more particular than me, liking everything in its place and just so. 🙂 She is obsessed with music, art, reading, swimming, animals and stickers.

This morning our home was filled with friends that came to celebrate Emma’s Birthday with us. We are so grateful for these friendships and love watching Emma grow with her friends from school, our neighborhood and beyond. The little bonds being built are so precious. Watching them all hug hello and goodbye makes my heart smile every time.

We went rainbow crazy today and the little girl in me was in heaven! Rainbow balloons, a rainbow inflatable pool, an art station with rainbow coloring sheets, bright markers, starburst and marshmallows to glue on the clouds…rainbow sidewalk chalk, rainbow “Happy Birthday” bunting, you name it and it was rainbow themed/colored. Of course Emma wore a top with a rainbow and her swimsuit was bright with rainbows and ruffles. When you have a theme you really love, you might as well go for it!

Emma, Baby Girl, I hope you never stop singing, dancing and being a ray of beautiful sunshine in this world. Use your strong opinions for good, be a voice for the voiceless, love those who are hurting and never lose your incredible strength. You are a world changer, my darling. X

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FALL FUN

13 Sunday Nov 2016

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True, consistent Fall weather is finally here. Mornings and evenings are quite chilly and we love it! It does make morning walks a little trickier, but it’s absolutely perfect for afternoon play time in the yard. We took full advantage today, playing with Stella puppy in the yard and going to the park to swing and slide {snacks included in case you are wondering why her cheeks are so full in a few shots, haha}.

With the weather shift comes that moment when you realize it’s time to pretty much fully transition your babes wardrobe to the new season, but then discover their warm clothes are either too small or too big. As I was pulling out all of Em’s sweaters to see what would fit she spotted the kitty one and her eyes lit up. I remember the day we purchased it at Gymboree. I think she was only five months old! We went to the mall with daddy and she was loving all of the clothes, but she especially loved this kitty sweater and made the most excited sounds. Of course daddy had to buy it for her {and so it began}!  🙂 All that said, this sweater is 6-12 months but she squeaked in to it today over a Summer top in a whirlwind to get out the door to kids church. She ended up looking so cute in her basically cropped sweater that I couldn’t help snapping some pics. OUTFIT DETAILS:

Sweater | Gymboree {Last year}

Chambray Tank | Peek Kids {Found at Kid to Kid Consignment this Summer}

Leggings | Cat and Jack for Target

Moccasins | Ciao Co

PORCH PLAY

12 Wednesday Oct 2016

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We can’t get enough of the cooler weather, especially since we have a front porch with a swing now! Em can still squeak in to her 6-12mth Spring dresses from Gap Kids since they run quite generous; so we are trying to get as much wear out them as possible by adding leggings for the season change. This woodland critters dress is one of my favorites! This outfit would also be adorable with a faux fur vest when it’s even cooler.

Who else loves how transitional dresses are for babes and adults alike?! We are forever dress girls. XOUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress | Gap Kids {from Spring}

Leggings | Cat & Jack

Scalloped Ballet Flats | Gap Kids {online code STYLE gets you 40% off right now!}

IT’S FALL Y’ALL

09 Sunday Oct 2016

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imageIt’s finally cooling down in Nashville and this morning we had the perfect weather to go pick out pumpkins at the Nashville Farmers Market! Emma had so much fun and nothing is better than watching her explore, laugh and interact with everyone around us. She is one social butterfly!  🙂

I’m beyond excited to transition to cozy clothes in the upcoming weeks. Is anything cuter than babes in cuddly sweaters?! I can’t get enough. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!image
imageimageimageimageimageEM’S OUTFIT DETAILS:

Shearling Cardigan | Gap Kids Outlet

Tee | Cat & Jack

Jeans | Carters {Part of a 3 piece set}

Moccasins | Ciao Co

EMMA’S 1ST B-DAY PARTY!

09 Saturday Jul 2016

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Emma turned one on June 20th, and two weeks ago today we threw her very first birthday party. The pretty little princess had a ball celebrating with her Nashville friends and Grandpa & Grandma Schroeder from MN! It will forever be a memorable day, and we were lucky enough to have our good friend, @harrisiii, photograph the event. As I look through the photos, I love each one more than the last! I’m still overwhelmed with emotion over how beautifully Harris captured this special day. There are a lot of photos in this post, but they are too good not to share with you!

I also want to say a huge THANK YOU to Abbey Gail Moore, owner of The Perfect Little Store. When I started planning Emma’s party I showed Abbey the decor ideas I had and she told me she could custom make pretty much anything. This talented babe custom made Emma’s gold crown, the floral “E”, the “ONE” cake topper, and the tassel garland for her highchair. If you live in Nashville, go visit her shop in Germantown! Out of state? No problem. You can find her designs on her shop site: ThePerfectLittleStore.com and Instagram: @theperfectlittlestore. You can also contact her with any special, custom requests and I promise she can probably make it for you!

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Emma with us! {And to everyone who couldn’t make it but sent birthday wishes and gifts!} We love you all!! X
Photos By @Harrisiii

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Gold Crown, Floral “E”, “ONE” Cake Topper, Tassel Garland for Highchair | The Perfect Little Store

Gold ONE balloons | oh shiny! paper co.

Greenery Garland and Floral Garland | Hobby Lobby

EMMA’S FIRST TOPKNOT

21 Tuesday Jun 2016

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Emma is one year and one day old today. This called for something new, so I pulled her silky strands up in to a tiny topknot. Be still my heart. Every time I think she can’t possibly get any cuter…

SUMMER NIGHTS

12 Sunday Jun 2016

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Yesterday we had a fun afternoon with friends, and ended the day at Chuck’s Snow Cones. It’s the cutest little spot next to a mini golf course by Opry Mills in Nashville, TN. This was Emma’s first taste of a snow cone and she loved it! Although what babe doesn’t love a good sugar high??!

This little love muffin turns one in just 8 days and she is all gummy smiles, drool, and with the Summer heat upon us…sweat and curls. With temps in the upper 90’s a trip for delicious snow cones is the perfect outing. X

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GRASSY

11 Wednesday May 2016

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This past weekend I celebrated my first Mother’s Day as a mama myself, and my heart could not be more full. I’m bursting looking at these images of Emma playing in the grass last week. We had some cooler, true Spring weather and it was perfect for playing outside. This was also Em’s first time actually sitting and crawling in the grass. She had a blast picking the clovers and watching Stella run around. I want to soak in as many of these moments as possible. It’s just too easy to get caught up in the day to day stuff and miss these opportunities. Sometimes you just need to drop everything and enjoy the little things. These are the moments our babes will remember. These are the memories we will cherish and talk about as they grow.

I hope that all of you mamas had a  Mother’s Day filled with these special moments! As mamas we have the best {and most challenging} job in the world, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I want to give a little extra love to my mama, Carla Schroeder. She is a shining example of love, compassion and grace. She created so many of these special moments when my brother and I were kids, and when we get together as a family we always share our favorite stories. No matter what happens in life, we will always have these memories to make us smile. I can’t wait to do the same with Emma as she grows. I love you, Mom, and Emma is so blessed to have you as her Grandma! X

Photos By Bethany Sousa

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FUN IN THE SUN

17 Sunday Apr 2016

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H E A R T  E X P L O D I N G.

Em had a play date yesterday with her BFF, Everly, and they decided that the 75 degree weather called for a dip in the pool. This was Emma’s first time in a swimsuit and pool and she loved it!

The babes had a blast snacking, splashing in the pool, giggling and soaking up the sunshine while me and Kate drank iced coffee {a must for play dates}.

Speaking of Kate…A huge THANK YOU to you, my gorgeous friend, for these photos! I am beyond thrilled to have this moment captured so beautifully. Everyone make sure to check out her blog, CuriousChase.com! X

     Photos By Kate Harris {@katemharris} | CuriousChase.com