Anyone catch the solar eclipse today? My sister-in-law, Ivana, and I were cracking each other up with our mutual stupidity at our attempts to quickly glance at the sun… despite all of the millions of warnings not to. I wasn’t prepared enough to order glasses, but we did manage to see it via the iPhone camera as the sun went behind a cloud. I’m not going to lie – it was ever-so-slightly underwhelming (here in Houston at least!).

The past week, Sasha worked from home, which was so nice! We love having him here so much. We got to go and walk through the new house together – they are finishing framing this week (thank goodness!). I’m meeting with our designer, Lindsey Herod, on Wednesday at the lot to walk through it and discuss plumbing fixtures.

Some highlights from the past week include:

• Celebrating Isla’s cousin’s 6th birthday party at a nearby stable – she rode a horse for the first time and was literally on Cloud Nine! Happiest gal around.
• Emi’s crawling went from slow and shaky to speedy, and I went from being able to leave her for 30 seconds to having to tote her around with me everywhere we go. Isla is not the most reliable when it comes to leaving small items around, so Emi is constantly on my hip again.
• Baking with my ‘mother’s helper’ – Riley – who is my friend, Monica’s daughter. She has been such a huge blessing to us the past month – helping out with both girls so I can get some work done during the day, not just in the evening!
• Taking Milly’s four month photos! Ah, isn’t she a living doll?! I’m obsessed.
• Photographing an outdoor dinner party for Caroline Harper with florals by Maria Maxit and calligraphy by Nancy of Natalie Gene Calligraphy.
• Capturing the sweetest motherhood moments for my dear friend, Courtney Brown! Her son, Beau, is too handsome to handle! I shared photos here yesterday.
• Taking blog photos for Lyndsey Zorich on Friday at this kind-of secluded Galleria condo building – it was such a fun place to shoot and I love photography Lyndsey because she’s got all the moves!
• Going to church at Bayou City Fellowship! We’re jumping into a new series, which I’m excited for – plus, the speaker said that it will transition from this series to the Advent series and ohmygosh that made me excited for Christmas! Ha.

One of the first things Isla asked me when she woke up this morning was, “Is it Friday yet?” But seriously. We recently got a Nest camera (one IQ and one Indoor) for each of the girls’ rooms, and one of my favorite things about it is that you can play back video footage that it captures. So I’ve re-listened to prayers, like when Isla said on Thursday night, “Dear God, I pray for everyone and Bob… close your eyes!!!… everyone and Bob. And thank you for sleepovers at Mimis, because she always brings me home in the morning! The end.” Ha.  I’ll share more information about the cameras soon, but in short: we are loving them.

Some highlights from the past week include: 

• Playdate with our friends at Levy Park
• Cupcakes at Crave as a treat for way too many errands
• Playing with Isla’s new Baking Kit from Young + Wild & Friedman
• Photographing Nina of The Baby Chick‘s baby shower at Ouisie’s Table
• Girls Night Out with a few friends to North Italia and Creamistry
• Taking baby Eden Marie’s newborn photos
• Photographing a new cuteheads blogger collab with Veronica Romeis of Veronika’s Blushing
• Booking a trip for me and the girls to Chicago in October
• Swimming at my parent’s house on Saturday
• Pizza night on Friday and getting to catch up with one of my favorite people – Brooke
• Photographing Carrie’s adorable daughter, Elle, in celebration of her second month-iversary

I’m sure I’m missing something obvious like lunch with my best friend (ha), but can’t think of anything else! Hope y’all are having a wonderful week already! xo

It makes sense why babies grow up so fast, because truly, the weeks fly by at a warp speed! It feels like I write my ‘Week in Review’ post on a daily basis! Ha.

Last week, Sasha worked from home, and despite having to prepare ‘real meals’ (not fried eggs for Isla and a wrap for me!), we loved having him with us. My overall sanity is so much higher when he’s here. It’s already August, and all I can think about is our trip to Destin, Florida next month. We’re staying at the Hilton Sandestin, and I am so, so excited! I haven’t been to the beach since last January, when we were in Australia. I miss it!

Some of the highlights from the past week include:

• Having a few favorite gals over for lunch with their kiddos! Always love catching up with old friends over good food. 
• Visiting Nancy Aidee Gonzales’ house to see her new studio space and for Isla to play with Emilio and Christian (who are both so cute!).
• Taking Britt’s son’s 1 month photo. George is seriously to die for! What a dreamboat!
• Photographing the sweetest baby girl, Annie, just 20 months after I took her older brother’s newborn photos! I love photographing siblings 🙂 
• Meeting Destiny in Katy for blog photos, then going to our friends, the Jarvises, afterwards, to play and swim! 
• Going to church at Bayou City Fellowship! I am so glad we’re back every week – it’s no joke getting everyone dressed, ready and out the door that early on a Sunday!! Ha. 
• Taking milk bath photos at Ivana and Bob’s house of both Emi and Milly – our future bffs! 
• Having Riley help with Isla and Emi – we love having her with us! I also finished some basket photos for her mom (Monica of Paper Flour Ink). 
• Starting to plan Meredith’s baby shower! I cannot wait.
• Booking our stay at the Hilton Sandestin for next month!! It’s so needed. I cannot wait to be on the beach with a book in hand (ha… or with two kids on my hips!).

I hope you had a wonderful week! Happy, happy Monday! xo

Another week has flown by, and tomorrow is August 1st! With temperatures in the 100s, it feels like we are deep in the weeds of summer. I never know at what point of the day I need to shower – after the early morning dog walk, when I come back sweaty? Or after I work out in the morning, when I come back sweaty? Or after the evening walk, when I… you guessed it, come back sweaty? So basically, I just shower all day long! Which is exactly why I’m rocking a baseball cap all day, every day. Because who has time to do their hair three times? Plus, I went to our dermatologist last Friday to talk about my skin discoloration (called melasma) which is a result of pregnancy, and she recommended wearing a hat every day. She suggested a wide brimmed one, but alas, I’m no Kate Middleton, so I’m not sure I can pull that off! Ha. I wish.

Some highlights from the past week include:

• Getting Isla’s first haircut by Eric Vaughn – she wasn’t the most cooperative that she’s ever been, but he did a wonderful job regardless! And she has been showing off her new shorter do to everyone she meets!
• Having Destiny, Tatum, Ivana, Milly, Meredith and my friend Monica’s daughter, Riley, who is acting as my ‘Mother’s Helper’ over at various times on Tuesday! It was a crazy day, but the very best kind.
• Having Megan and Isabel over on Thursday to take some Willow Crowns fall bow photos!
• Attending a Serbian wedding reception for Sasha’s second cousin on Saturday!
• Going to church at Bayou City Fellowship – it was Emi’s first time in the nursery, but she seemed to do really well. Thankfully! We love our church home.
• Getting more snuggles with Brittany’s sweet baby boy, George!
• Swimming at my parent’s house in Katy on Saturday.
• Eating family dinner at Peli Peli Kitchen – our Sunday tradition! We love it.

I hope you have a wonderful first week of August. I can’t believe I’m saying those words!