It seems like just yesterday Wilder was born and I was trying to navigate a toddler and a newborn. Now I'm juggling two toddlers and time is seriously flying. Wilder is 14 months old, but honestly he seems like more of a baby than a toddler. Maybe it's because he's the youngest, but I'm not really in a hurry for him to grow up. Today I want to share our favorite toys and things at this age.
We have had the best weather for the past week. Every day it's gotten a little warmer and better than the last. The kids and I (and Jeff when he's not working) have been spending so much time in our backyard. I know how fortunate we are to have an outdoor space at a time like this and it's something I'll never take for granted. I want to share what activities we've been doing and what we're looking forward to as well.
Several months ago I decided I wanted to do a pizza theme for Wilder's first birthday party, keeping with the theme of his monthly pictures. Monica and Andy sent the cutest matching pizza outfits for the kids, I collaborated with Minted on invitations, started looking at decorations and started the planning process. Obviously with everything going on in the world right now we were not able to have a party, but we still celebrated Wilder big!
Today Wilder is one! A whole pizza! He's most excited to never have to get in a pizza box again. After we started his monthly pizza photos I thought it would only be fitting to have a big pizza party for his first birthday. We're obviously not doing that now, but are still celebrating with our little family of four and our families will join over zoom.
In honor of Wilder's first birthday I wanted to share his birth story...
Happy Birthday Crosby Brave! Three years ago (last night) Jeff and I were watching the Bachelor finale when I started to feel what I thought were Braxton Hicks contractions. I secretly downloaded a contraction timer app and monitored them without telling him. At 3 am we headed to the hospital "just in case" and Crosby was born about seven hours later.
I'm Ashley, a professional stylist, wife, and new mom, sharing my love of fashion, beauty, home decor, travel, and life in sunny Southern California!
