Our free Xmas cards!

Well I have to say I am more than impressed with the results of my 50 free Xmas cards from Shutterfly! I got to choose any 5 x 7 stationary photo card. Usually photo cards feel a bit like a photo (kind of flimsy) but these were thicker and feel very durable! There were so many awesome choices and I have to say I was extremely happy with the outcome, they are beautiful! And the best part we only had to pay for the shipping, $8 for 50 amazing cards.... can't beat that! I am so hoping they do this again next year! So here is the finished product (I know that's why you've read this!).....

So from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!

xoxo, Amber, Gerald & Lucy

1st Ornament!

We got Lucy's "1st Christmas" tree ornament tonight! It's a tradition I started w/Ryan, his first Christmas I got him a personalized ornament and then when Zach came along he got one his first Christmas too! Now it was Lucy's turn! I think it's super cute, reminds me of the old school Frosty the Snowman movie!

I know I still need to fill you in on some of the traditions we started but that's another blog!

Xoxo,
Amber

50 Free Holiday Cards from Shutterfly!

Hey all you bloggers!

     If you want to get something free and cute enter in this holiday promotion on Shutterfly! All you have to do is write a blog about the promotion and then follow this link and fill out the form. I am just doing this so I can't tell you the end result but I know that I really love Shutterfly! They have a lot of great cards and always send me good deals on prints! They also carry so many different types of fun products for your pictures! I love how colorful and fun their holiday cards are, shows you Christmas doesn't have to just be in red & green! Here are a few of my favorites:



Mod Snowflake is a fun and colorful Christmas card. I love that you can pick your three favorite pictures and it's great if you have kids to include their current stats! (like what is shown)


Hip & Happy is another colorful card. I love the unique design on the top, it's more of a modern holiday design! It's simple and beautiful!


Joy & Peace is a fun and super cute New Year's card. I can totally imagine little Lucy's picture on this card!

As you can see I love the multi-color and more modern design cards but they have plenty of more traditional cards. They really do have something for everyone! 

Those are a just a few (it was hard to choose!). So check them out when you get a chance!! Here's the link to Shutterfly! Have fun and join in on the free cards!!

xoxo
Amber

Getting back to blogging

Hello All!!

I know it seems like a lifetime since I've blogged but I am going to try and get back on track! I feel like I have been in a new mommy coma for the past 2 months! I have been trying to keep pictures updated on my facebook and it would make for an extremely long blog if I tried to give you a detailed account of the past 2 months.... so I won't! But what I will say is that these past 2 months have been magic! It seems insane that Lucy has only been in our lives for 2 months because now we just couldn't imagine life without her!
I do plan on posting a blog about our birth because I just can't tell how amazing it was. I feel more strongly now than ever that we made the best decision for us to use a midwife and do a home birth. That being said I do believe that every woman has to choose the type of birth that is right for her and I place no judgments what she decides, as I would hope others would do towards me!
Lucy is amazing and growing so much every day. Her personality is big and bright already! As much as I am loving every second of being home with her, I will admit that motherhood is challenging and there are times where I feel very overwhelmed. But overall I super grateful to be able to be the one taking care of my beautiful daughter!

Well that's all for now!

Here's a cute picture before we sign off!

Lots of Love,
Amber & Lucy