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Insta-Lately (May)

May 11, 2015

What’s been on my mind (or Instagram feed lately…)

Made these Strawberry Shortcake Smoothies from Iowa Girl Eats for breakfast—so refreshing and tasty!
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The many faces of Bryce-a-roni…seriously, I could just stare at him all day!

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Enjoying some sunrise snuggles while Izzy holds down the fort.  What a great big sister!

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Naked baby.  Because, well, so much cute.

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My first walk solo with Bryce and Izzy.  Went well, and I am glad we practiced before Bryce was born with the stroller.  Still could use more hands, though.  It’s tough!

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Spruced up the office with this wood plank US map from Hobby Lobby…love it!  Next project will be to make a gallery wall on the other side of the office, which is currently empty.  Want a mix of frames, canvas and a few other things like this to round out the wall.  Lots of baby photos, that’s for sure!

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Izzy has been such a great big sister lately, and I haven’t been able to give her as much attention as I had pre-baby.  Luckily, the folks at chewy.com sent over a little care package of treats and a toy, and she was one happy pup!

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Babywearing.  It’s a thing, and let me tell you, it’s awesome to have some free hands!  I have the Baby K’Tan right now, but just snagged an Ergo Baby carrier on Zulily on crazy sale, and I think it might be a little easier to use…

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Linking up with Olives & Wine.

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  1. Nikki says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:24 am

    My five week old daughter makes those pursed lip faces too. I love to watch at her when she’s first waking up- makes the best faces. : )

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    • vpstyle says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:59 am

      Isn’t it the cutest?! They really are mesmerizing!

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    May 12, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Baby wearing is seriously the best! It really is the only way to get anything done! Love that wood US plank! Very cool!

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    • vpstyle says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:58 am

      You said it! It’s like another set of hands! And I could spend a lot of money at Hobby Lobby…and Target- my two vices. :-)

      Reply
  3. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Oh my goodness he is so adorable!

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    • vpstyle says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Thanks Katie…I think so too :-)

      Reply
  4. Julie says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I’ve been making strawberry-banana protein smoothies all week. Now I’ll have to add vanilla and cashews!

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    • vpstyle says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:57 am

      It really transforms the smoothie! And lemon zest gives it that extra zing!

      Reply
  5. Caroline @ Tasteful Style says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    I actually pinned that same smoothie recipe (I’ve been reading IGE for years!). Glad to hear it’s a winner!

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    • vpstyle says

      May 14, 2015 at 1:08 am

      Don’t you just love IGE?! I have a ton of her recipes pinned that I still have to get to…hopefully soon! All her recipes are winners!

      Reply

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