28 weeks along with baby Smith and I'm trying to figure out where time went...Della is almost TWO, Owen started pre-k last week and will be FOUR in just a few weeks. How on earth am I in my THIRD trimester with my THIRD baby?! The days are kind of flying by and I'm trying to soak up each and every moment, but I can't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by it. I'm feeling pretty good but I don't feel like I have the "glow" you're supposed to get. My hair, skin and nails didn't get the memo, I ... View the Post
We’re coming to America
The sun is shining, the air is clear, the kids are playing nicely in the backyard, Pandora is echoing my favorite station in my empty house, and I have an iced coffee with me. I mean, it doesn't get much better, right? Before I start telling you about our new home (which I'm super excited about) I want to fill you in on what we've been up to in the past month. I have to tell you that the day we left our apartment for the last time wasn't really tough to do. I wasn't sad at all. It felt ... View the Post
Hey, it’s Emily.
Hi guys, remember me? It's Emily. I owe you an update. Or I need to shut the blog down or something, which I'm not going to do, so I'm brewing coffee and I'm going to do the update. I'll try to keep it brief but a lot has happened since my last post so you might want to grab a coffee, or a glass of wine. Whatever you fancy. Gosh darn you guys, I hate when I get so behind like this. I wish I was better about blogging frequently. I've been through all this before with you, it's nothing new for me ... View the Post
Yoohoo, Yeosu!
Back in 2012, Yeosu found itself in the spotlight of the word's attention for the World Expo. And then in the blink of an eye it was all over. Much like any other city that has hosted the World Expo, millions were poured into incredible infrastructure along the shores but long after the festivities faded away, it slowly turned into rusty weathered metal and empty concrete walkways. Let me tell you a secret about most cities like Yeosu...they're more often than not a hidden gem. Dig a little ... View the Post
The Breast Advice
When I was pregnant with Owen, I prepared myself to be the best parent. Or so I thought. I read a book on French parenting, researched baby products, and made a very important decision at a very early point in the pregnancy that I was going to breastfeed. So looking back to me at 30-something weeks pregnant with Owen sitting in a breastfeeding class with a bunch of other pregnant mamas, I remember being told, "breast is best." And I remember writing that down. "If breastfeeding hurts, you're ... View the Post
Hello Spring!
April has been such a crazy busy month for us. Alex had to go TDY for two weeks but he was only a 2 hour drive away so he was able to come spend the weekends with us. It was nice to have him around on the weekends so I didn't have to find a babysitter for the kids while I had photo sessions. April is a busy month for photographers, I've learned. I was really glad he got to come home for Easter! Before he came home, Owen and I dyed Easter eggs while Della napped. On a good day she'll sleep 2.5 ... View the Post