little love turns one

Now that we've had a little bit of a respite from the crazy of the past few weeks, we have had some time to reflect on the fact that our little love is not so little anymore. One year ago we had just arrived home from the hospital ... a little {lot} tired and a little {lot} overwhelmed. The tiny nugget has grown into such a sweet girl with a personality that makes us swoon.  Language fails to describe the love we have for her - it's indescribable. 

Yesterday we threw a giant first birthday celebration for Spencer Jane and her bestie Emerson Blair. The mommies may have gone over the top for this one - it doesn't hurt that we eat, sleep & dream parties. Here's a few snapshots of the shenanigans! 

as long as stars are above you

and longer if I may...

So, I'm obsessed with this song by Ellie Goulding - 'How Long Will I Love You'. You should look it up it's amazing, I could listen to it on repeat. Sometimes I wish I had a killer accent and could sing like an angel, okay I wish that a lot. Anyway, enough about my dreams that will never be. Dane and I have a few songs that have lyrics about stars and we decided that this song would be Spencer Jane's. 

This little gal of ours has received an outpouring of love since her debut in this world. She has had many visitors and has already been to four other states in her seven months here! I thought it would be fun to show some pictures of her visitors and travels... crazy how quickly these littles grow. 

feathers & arrows

We had a ton of fun creating Miss Spencer Jane's nursery. Dane and I have always found that DIY projects have brought us closer together (unless it involves wallpaper or backsplash tile - then it leads to the 'd-word' being thrown around.... literally.) Okay, so maybe we only can do some DIY projects together and the nursery was one of these. We poured so much love into her new crib...hahaha. 

As we brainstormed ideas we kept coming back to the adventuresome, brave female concept. And from there it developed a personality of it's own: outdoorsy but still feminine with wood, arrows, feathers and hints of coral. Dane did most of the hard work this time, while I sat around eating donuts & ice cream, yelling commands. (In a super nice voice, I promise.)

Here's a few pics. I seriously think that her room is the most cozy, amazing room of the house now. We are planning on posting about some of the projects here, but don't hold your breath...it would have to happen between diaper changes and midnight feedings.

The Deets:
Photography: JOJO Photography & Film
Design: Alchemy Styled
Crib: Babyletto: Hudson
Dresser: Craigslisted & some major TLC
Rocker: World Market & Rockers from Van Dykes Restorers
Bookshelf: Target
Side Table: Ikea and then painted by Stef
Wall Art: Society6 (Kelli Murray), lovingly handmade (mountains, deer head, instagram wall) 
Rugs: Rugs USA 
Pig: Land of Nod
Shelving: Pallet wood DIY
Stool: Richwood Creations 
Arrows: Fletcher and Fox
Lamps: CB2 & West Elm

Spencer Jane

Our little bundle of joy arrived on Thursday, February 27th at 9:18 in the morning. On Wednesday night I had to convince Stef that her contractions were real and that her cookie-baking wasn't going to keep the baby in. After about 12 hours Spencer Jane was born. She's an 8 pound, chubby cheeked gal that measured in at 21 inches long. We are completely in love! 

We made it home and can't wait to share more about our adventures. I can't believe they let us leave the hospital with her - we have no idea what we are in for.