Hi guys! It’s finally here Riley’s swim update. And I’m telling you right now, you’re going to want to read every bit of this. When We Started.. When Riley started swim lessons back in October at SafeSplash Swim School Natomas, she was a complete beginner. No floating, no real comfort in the water, and definitely no independent movement. Like a lot of parents, my main goal was just safety. Swimming felt like something that would come much later. 7 Months Later… Now we’re in May, and ...
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Riley’s First Pair of Glasses (+ tips for parents)
Hi guys! Today's blog is very special because it's all about my baby girl and her tiny pink glasses. You know as parents, we often assume we’ll notice right away if something isn’t quite right with our kids. We watch their habits, their behavior, the little things that feel off. But sometimes, the things that matter most are the ones we can’t easily see. This is one of those stories one that started with a simple school permission slip and ended with a sweet little girl, a big lesson for us, and ...
Riley’s Moana-Themed 4th Birthday Party.
Hi guys! It’s here! Riley’s birthday blog! Riley is four! Watching my baby turn four years old was such a full-circle moment for me. Riley’s 4th birthday party was colorful, joyful, and filled with so much love and of course, it had to be Moana-themed, because she absolutely adores Moana and all things island magic. If you’re looking for Moana birthday party ideas, 4th birthday party inspiration, or trusted kids’ party vendors we truly love, this post shares everything we used to bring Riley’s ...
Riley is 4.
Hi guys! Today my baby girl is 4 years young. I read a post on Instagram that said something along the lines of it feels like yesterday I was just checking what fruit you were every week. That hit me hard. Going into pregnancy with Riley I already knew she would be our last baby and every week I was checking that app and comparing her to the different fruits of the week. It’s just incredibly surreal how time goes by so fast especially when you’re raising little people. Never take a single ...
Riley Got Her Own Room!
Hi guys! We finally did it—Riley officially has her own room! It’s something we’d been thinking about for a while, and this year just felt like the right time. She’s growing up so fast, and we knew she’d love having her own little space to play, rest, and just be Riley. Behind Riley’s Room. If we’re being real, part of the reason behind the timing is because her dad and I were ready to reclaim some space for us. We wanted to get a little closer, enjoy our own room again, and have more ...
Happy 3rd Birthday Riley Reign!
Hey guys! Our sweet Riley is officially 3, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone! For the third year in a row, we trusted the incredibly talented Sophia Jensen to capture her birthday magic, and once again, she delivered beyond our expectations. Sophia has an incredible eye for detail, and her ability to bring out Riley’s vibrant personality in every shot leaves us completely obsessed. Riley sparkled in her gold outfit boots and looked absolutely angelic in soft pink—every ...