I took precautionary measures in advance. I felt like they were a little extreme at the time- but I can't even tell you how much they worked! You can find my methods below.

I've delayed posting this outfit because I am VERY on the fence about the denim skirt trend that is reappearing. I'm already freaked out about hitting middle aged mom status and I feel like this oufit kinda seals the deal. (You can't win them all right? Sometimes an outfit just doesn't come together like you think it will!)

I'm still loving fitted dresses as a great dressed up or down option this pregnancy. I've requested and received several in my last few Stitch Fix's, but Target and Nordstrom have some great options too.

Thank you so much for all of the birthday wishes yesterday! I had a great day and look forward to celebrating more with Soren on a date this weekend and with friends on Monday.

It's a great day to have a birthday today! Today is the big 2-9 for me and possibly the age I will stay frozen at forever. You only turn 29 once right?!? ...and then again every year for the rest of your life?

School is back in session today here in Liberty and we now have a first grader in the house. Easton and Kesler are two years apart in school so Kesler still won't start Kindergarten until next year. (Hallelujah!)

I'm not much for journaling regularly, but I do think its important to brain dump and write out thoughts and to-do lists regularly. Those kind of records have been serving as a journal of sorts for me and are definitely worth holding onto.

Today I'm sharing my favorite places to shop for maternity pieces and my favorite pieces so far this pregnancy. I'm sure you've seen me wear a few of these and you'll continue to see them for at least the next 12 weeks.

One of the trends I'm really excited about for Fall is wide brim hats. I've been a hat fan for a long time- but just recently have I decided to start wearing them again with my short hair.