Celebrating sweet babies. Is there anything better!? I debated for months whether or not I wanted to have a celebration for our little one on the way. After a big, beautiful shower for Brody and 2+ years of parenting, I felt like we had nearly everything we could possibly need for baby #2.

But a baby celebration is so much more than the registry and the gifts, it is a time to get excited for baby. It is a time to gather with dear friends and family before life gets hectic. It is a time to celebrate the miracle of life. Our celebration was just that. The perfect morning with those I love dearly, those who have made this motherhood gig so rewarding.

I am always on the hunt for fun toddler activities—especially during Summer where anything outdoors is off of the table in Arizona. With baby #2 due any day now, I have been trying to plan fun, one-on-one activities with Brody. Our most recent favorite activity? Cooking together!

We have been going through some major bedroom updates over the past few months at our house. First up was the master bedroom as we prepped it for a newborn and upgraded from a full-sized bed.

Next in line? Brody’s big boy room. After he started climbing out of the crib earlier in the year, we knew we were going to need to make some changes sooner rather than later. Since we liked the layout of the nursery, we decided to keep it as a the nursery for baby #2 move Brody into what was previously my work space.

During my pregnancy with Brody, I took very few pictures to document my growing bump. I never realized how much I would miss the bump after birth. This time around, I have been trying to do a better job at documenting these special moments of our baby girl and I together.

The crisp air in Fall, the cozy holidays that come along with Winter, the sunshine in Spring, and the sweetness of Summer--I feel like I am always declaring each new season as my favorite. With sweet summertime in the air, we've been filing our bellies with popsicles and watermelon, spending our afternoons in the pool, and dressing up in our red, white and blue. 

This bumpdate gives you a glimpse into my third trimester thoughts as well as a peak at one of my favorite maternity outfits.

I find myself loving each new stage of Brody's growth more and more. From the baby milestones, to learning to walk, to talking, and now his flourishing imagination—time just keeps getting sweeter.

Check out the fun we had setting up an imaginary scooter racetrack with Radio Flyer this Summer!

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My favorite thing about the 3rd trimester? Nesting. That almost unheard of energy for organizing, cleaning, and simplifying our life and home before baby arrives. I may not have the energy to stroll through Target at the moment or chase Brody at the park, but clean out the pantry? Plan ahead for the next few months? Or finally put away the laundry from the past season? Sign me up! 

Our little girl’s nursery may still look like the inside of a storage unit, but her space for the first few months of her life is ready! We have spent the past couple of weeks prepping our bedroom to welcome a newborn once again. It is starting to feel real that she will be here sometime in the next month or so—although at this point, I might be okay if she decides to arrive late like her brother.

Here are 5 ways we are prepping our bedroom for co-sleeping with our newborn. 

I promise, I’m done. After these homemade baby food recipes and five day meal plan – you won’t hear another peep from me about iron. Why it matters. Or how to best boost your baby’s absorption of this uber important brain-building mineral. At least, not for a few hours…

Iron and its buddy zinc aren’t the only nutrients for baby that I obsessed over. There’s also vitamin D and long-chain omega 3 fats. If you want to get real, part of my obsession has to do with the fear that many mamas have around giving their babies meat.

Like, how do you even cook it?

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When it comes to baby and toddler gear, it seems like I am constantly sorting through Brody’s closet and clothing trying to condense. With baby #2 due next month, I have been on a rampage clearing out the gear Brody has outgrown. Our little closet renovation last month revealed quite a bit of it.

The nursery plans for our little girl may still only exist on Pinterest boards and long to-do lists, but last week we made a bit of progress by prepping her closet for her arrival. Let’s be honest, the closet is the only thing that really matters, right?