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Celebrating Five Years of Marriage

July 29, 2013 – the day I became Mrs. Petrovic. I cannot believe that was five years ago. It feels like yesterday, yet so much has happened in between now and then – namely Isla and Emi! I feel so lucky to be married to the man I affectionately refer to as, “Stink!” He is truly my best friend, and I am so excited to spend a million more years with him by my side.

My beautiful friend, Lauren of Folk House Creative, was in Paris at the same time as us in February and we were lucky enough to have her take some photos of just the two of us – something that hasn’t happened since our wedding photos. I can’t tell you enough how much I love these pictures. The love of my life in the city I love the most! On a chilly and drizzling winter day – all bundled up next to Sasha. We are going to one of our favorite restaurants tonight to celebrate – Giacomos. I can’t wait. xo

Our Trip to the UK

After a whirlwind 13 days in the UK , we’re back in Texas and only slightly jetlagged (well, I wouldn’t be, if it weren’t for Isla’s 4:30am wake-up hollers across the house for cereal!). We landed in Manchester, then drove north 2.5 hours to Grasmere in the Lake District of England (most gorgeous place ever, seriously). We were there for two days, getting a royal tour from the Eskridges, who vacation there every year, then drove further north for 2.5 hours to Glasgow, where I have aunts/uncle, cousins, my grandmother and some of our very best friends. We were there for three days, then headed to Aberdeen, which was a similar drive, but towards the eastern coast. I was born in Aberdeen and grew up in a village called Catterline, which is about 20-25 minutes away from Aberdeen. We spent time with dear friends and their gorgeous children there, then I got to act as a tour guide and showed Sasha and the girls where the house I first came home to and the one I remember vividly living in as a young girl. We drove by my old school, park, etc. It was such a special day. After our tour, we drove 2.5 hours north-west to Inverness, where my sister, Jill, was getting married. We stayed in houses at Achnagairn Estate, which was nice to be able to see everyone in the communal kitchen, living room, etc. We went to Loch Ness (no Nessie sightings!), Urquhart Castle and the Botanical Gardens while we were in Inverness, but the majority of that portion of the trip was for family time and of course, the wedding! We had the rehearsal on Wednesday and the wedding on Thursday – everything went off without a hitch. It was truly a dream wedding. Jill looked like a princess, and Kevin, a prince (Harry and Meghan!). The food was amazing, the castle was magical and the dancing was unmatched. On Friday, we drove due south for 7.5 hours, which didn’t feel awful, given that we’ve done the 16 hour drive to Colorado multiple times. It was a dream trip. I loved spending time with our family and close friends, most especially my Granny Jill, whom the girls call GG and truly love so much. Isla never wanted to leave her side, and Emi followed her around yelling, “GG! GG! GG!”. I want to go back and do it all over again tomorrow – not just so we can eat Indian food every other meal. As for now, I’ll relive each moment through the hundreds of photos I’m sharing below!

Just missing my dad for this to be my favorite-men-in-the-world photo!

Mother’s Day Out 2017 to 2018

Today was the last day of Mother’s Day Out for this school year (cue tears, mainly from me!). Ha. The girls’ last week each consisted of a class party, lots of goodbyes, and an early dismissal. I felt very emotional saying goodbye to Isla and Emilia’s teachers, as Sasha and I are so incredibly grateful for them and how much they have loved and taught our girls this year. Isla thinks that Mrs. Tellkamp and Mrs. Etzler hung the moon – she always asks things like, “What will Mrs. Tellkamp think about this dress?” and “Is that Mrs. Etzler’s favorite book?” She incorporates them into our daily conversations, even on days she wasn’t at school. Beyond just her wonderful teachers, Isla made some great friends this year – all of whom she talks about constantly. She loved the girls and the boys, but is adamant that her princess party is “No boys allowed!” Sasha is just hoping that is her mantra for the next 18-or-so years.

Isla ran into her classroom the first day, but Emi’s reaction wasn’t quite so happy. That sweet girl cried the first two weeks at drop of, but has been elated about seeing her teachers and friends since that time. For the first “semester,” it was just Emi and Abby, which was amazing – a 1:1 ratio! And Emi talks about “Abby! Abby! Abby!” all of the time, and more recently, “Anto!” (one of her teachers). Mrs. Anto and Mrs. Juanita were like mothers to the sweet babies in their classroom, and the kids just adore them. I know that so much of what Emi has learned in her short 16 months can be attributed to these two wonderful ladies.

At the end of the year, the teachers prepare a memory book for each of their students. Both Emi and Isla’s books made me cry – it’s such a blessing to know that while I was gone working, they were in such great hands.

On the first day of school, I took photos of the girls in their pretty cuteheads dresses, holding custom signs made by my friend Monica of Paper Flour Ink. Today, I took another matching set. Isla’s growth is less drastic, but gosh, Emi looks way, way bigger! They’ll be so excited to return in the fall (Isla, as a pre-schooler! OMG!!). Until then, gimme all of the camps! We’re having a sweet nanny for a few weeks and have help from Monica’s daughter, Riley, too. Lucky little girls! Photos from today and the first day below!


Last Day of School – May 2018 (Emilia: 16 Months, Isla: 3 Years and 11 Months)

My Love for Carter’s Baby Basics Line

This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ever since Isla was a little baby, I have bought Carter’s onesies in all different colors for every stage, beginning with newborn and going up until she was 24 months old. Sweet Emilia has been wearing the hand-me-down onesies, which still look amazing despite lots of wear from her big sister. I recently checked out the new 2018 Baby Basics Line and ordered Emi some new, colorful onesies/bodysuits (most of which are under $20 for 5!), some comfy white and black shorts, and a ‘Character set.’ The Little Boys options are equally as cute as the Little Girls selection.

The price points for these basics is perfect for bulk new baby shopping or for a gift for a friend who is expecting. I always recommend getting a handful of onesies to a new mom, as the cute outfits are fun for special occasions, but most new babies end up living in their pajamas for most of the day. Now that summer feels like it’s here in Houston, Emi’s wardrobe is transitioning to warm weather gear – i.e. as minimal fabric as possible. She will likely be living in her new onesies every day in the coming months.

You can shop the Carter’s Baby Basics line in a store near you! Carter’s is offering 20% of $40+ now through June 30 with code CART4342 online and 066944 in store.

PS When did my little babe get so big?! With her new teeth coming in up top, she is beginning to look so old to me.

 

Kate, Moses and Avery

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of taking three sets of newborn photos – babies Kate, Moses and Avery were all perfect little angels during their sessions. As I was editing all three families, I thought to myself: I truly love my job. I’ve often said that newborn sessions are my favorite to do, as the moments of having a teeny little baby are so fleeting and I love getting to document even just an hour of that time!

I wanted to share some of my favorite photos from each of the three sessions. I had the hardest time being selective, but here are a handful of make-you-want-another-baby-immediately pictures. I am excited to head to this hospital this morning to photography my friend Leah’s son, Guy, who was born on Wednesday. “Fresh 48” photos are the best!