If you’re preparing for your child’s cleft palate repair surgery, I know how overwhelming it can feel. Our daughter, Emma Lynne, was born with a cleft palate, and she had her surgery the day after she turned 9 months old. If you’d like to read about our cleft palate journey before surgery, I shared the full […]

Discover our tried‑and‑true preschool packing list including lunch ideas, morning routine tips, and drop‑off schedule to make toddler school days smooth and stress‑free.

Here are some ideas for the fathers in your life! Tie photo patch Shhhh, don’t tell them, but this is what I am getting for my husband and dad this year. I got this idea from another pilot wife! My husband has to wear a tie for work, so I thought this would be a […]

Our sweet baby girl, Emma Lynne, was born in November 2024 with a cleft palate. She will be having palate repair surgery in August 2025 at 9 months old. I am sharing our experience to give some insight into what we’ve been going through, and to possibly help any other parents who may find themselves […]

Take a tour of EL’s cozy nursery reveal featuring modern, gender-neutral decor and tips for creating the perfect baby nursery.

Every birth has a story, and here’s Emma Lynne’s! I had a repeat C section scheduled for 39 weeks. My first pregnancy ended in a nearly 24 hour labor followed by an emergency C section. Read Jett’s birth story here. It was really nice having the C section scheduled so that I could arrange childcare […]

We are pregnant with baby #2! Here are some things I am doing differently this pregnancy: 1. Focusing on my nutrition and NOT eating for 2 My first pregnancy I gained over 50 lbs and ate whatever I wanted. My first trimester I did have a lot of cravings (especially for carbs) but I am […]

Surprise! We are pregnant with Baby #2! We are so excited to add another little love to our family! In this blog post I’m answering some FAQ’s. Q: When are you due? A: November 2024 Q: Do you know the gender? A: It’s a girl! Q: Do you have a name picked out? A: Yes! […]

My husband is a pilot and was away at training for a month when he started at his new company. At the time, our son was 2.5, almost 3. I had just become a stay at home mom (thank goodness!) and my husband was gone for training for 26 days the month of January. First […]

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