Wubba What?!

Carson loves his Wubbanub pacifier.  I had seen these before and thought they were a little weird.  Some of my friends raved about them so I decided to try one out (they're only $12 on Amazon)!  Carson is OBSESSED.  He can hold onto "Wubbs" (creative name, huh?) and the feet are weighed slightly so the paci won't fall off his chest. 

Here is Mommy's homemade version of his Wubbanub...just as cool, right?!

Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this post.  We just really like the Wubbanub! :)

Carson Update!

I know I've been horrible with updating but I feel so guilty blogging instead of spending time with my adorable son!  Right now he's napping so this is going to be mostly a picture post.  (Isn't that the type that we all love anyway?!)

 If you want more frequent updates, follow me on instagram (@EmilyP103).  You can also click the button on my right sidebar to find me on Statigram! ----->

The last time I updated was Father's Day (awful blogger award right here).  Here are a few pics from Father's Day and a few others to show you what Carson has been up to!

Carson, Grandpa, Daddy

Daddy, Carson, Great Grandpa!

Carson turned 1 month old (June 18th)!

We've been on playdates with Hallie:

We read stories every night:

We practice tummy time...Carson loves being on his tummy but doesn't like to work too long :)

Carson has started to grab at the things on his playmat (and in his bouncer), he loves it!

Carson also likes to grab anything that gets within his reach (like Mommy's hair and Daddy's glasses)!

Carson loves making little bubbles lately :)

Bathtime is his FAVORITE!

We celebrated Carson's first holiday (besides Memorial Day)!

Carson loves his Grammy!

Aunt Shannon is so fun, she's going to be Carson's Godmother!

Carson and Mommy went to a "Meet the Baby" shower with our family!

Don't worry, I didn't forget about Chip & Dixie!  They love Carson and didn't have any problems with being jealous or anything!  Here they are after their haircut last week:

Such great fur siblings :)

Carson has started to coo (adorable) and SMILE within the past couple weeks as well.  So fun :)

I can't believe he'll be 2 months old tomorrow!! 

Birth Story!

I finally got around to finishing Carson's birth story.  Not sure if anyone is interested, but if you are, check out my newest tab here!

I promise to update soon with more pictures.  Carson is such a great baby, I feel so blessed!

Baby Shower #1!

Over the weekend a few of my close friends hosted a really great shower to help welcome Carson!  It was nice and small with my closest friends and I had so much fun and Carson is already so spoiled!

First I'll share the most important part (in a pregnant woman's eyes)...the yummy food!  I have a few links for recipes following the pictures!

The spread...mini cupcakes, pasta salad, chips, pretzels, crackers & cheese, veggie pizza, apple salad...yum!



Apple Salad*...one of my favs and it's SO simple to make! 

mini cupcakes with adorable toppers! 

delicious lemon cookies!

Veggie Pizza*, delicious!

adorable punch....the perfect balance of sweet and tart!

 If you're interested in the recipe for the apple salad (which I know you are), check out my friend Ashley's blog.  She is awesome in the kitchen and has a huge variety of recipes on her blog!

If the veggie pizza interests you, check out the simple recipe here!

Now some of the adorable decor.  (Links for some of the decorations are below the pictures!)

1 of 2 banners* my friends made for me!

super fun pom poms!  I might hang these in my classroom!

A banner that matches my invitiations! :)

super fun diaper cake with sports duckies, Nick loved it!

diaper wreath with Carson's initial, love it!

A lot of these decorations were made by my friend Lindsey.  She has an Etsy shop and I highly suggest you check it out if you're hosting a shower or throwing a party anytime soon!  She is super crafty and can do custom orders!  Here are some of the items from my shower:
Name Banner, Diaper Wreath, Diaper Cake, Cupcake Toppers. 

Here are some of my closest friends who were able to make it to the shower....

Kelli (29w) and myself (31w) <3

Ashely & I (one of the hostesses!)

Hilary & I (the other hostess!)

Lindsey & I (she is the one who made all the super cute decorations!)

Mandy & I ...her wedding shower is this coming Saturday, can't wait!

Kristin & I :)

My momma!  3 generations :)

my sis...we look totally like twins, right?! ;)

I know I can't do a shower post without some gift opening shots so here you go....

My mom got us the "Whale of a Tub" filled with goodies! 

super cute...sleeveless & an alligator, how can you go wrong?!

Nick, Chip & Dixie had to miss the shower but they didn't miss the photos!

Feeling so thankful to have such wonderful friends!!  My family shower isn't until April 15th so I have until then to put away all of Carson's new toys and clothes!  He is already so LOVED!