Orchardbaby Boutique Update

Thanks for stopping by! I thought I would do an update on how our shop Orchardbaby Boutique is doing. We've been having so much fun with creating and making items for all the little ones! I don't think Kenzie or myself ever imagined this is where we would be at this point in our life. Married to brothers, raising kids as stay at home mamas, and sewing mini creations for your little ones. Of course our days are filled with so much more, but when we find the time away from wiping noses, sweeping up breakfast off the floor, and snuggling with our precious babes, we turn into little sewers, and its pretty awesome!

We just launched a new collection in the shop called the "Basics Collection". Bringing you the basics for your trendy babe! Hoodies and pants are handcrafted with a super soft french terry knit. The cuffs are made with a soft and stretchy black and white striped cotton knit. All seams are serged for a professional finish and added durability. This line of "basics" will keep your little one super stylish, while allowing ease and comfort, that you and your babe will BOTH love! Here are some pictures from the collection, which you can purchase through our shop at www.orchardbabyboutique.com

We hope you love this collection as much as we do! We can't wait to see them on you precious babes. You can follow us for more information and the occasional discount code on Instagram @orchardbabyboutique

Addie's OOTD Spring Photoshoot

Hi guys! I feel like I have been neglecting the blog lately. No good excuse, we've just been busy, busy, busy. I can tell you we probably won't be posting AS much as before. We are trying to focus on our new shop Orchardbaby Boutique. But we will definitely be back to post updates, projects, and fun things! Today I wanted to share a little photoshoot I did with Adeline on the way home the other day. I love all the fun spring colors in these pictures.

Addie's Outfit:
Shirt from Ross Similar HERE
 Pants from goodwill Similar HERE,
Brown Moccasins from Sweetnswag

This little random photoshoot on the ride home was so much fun, even if it was all of about 10 minutes! Hah! Thank you for stopping by and checking out our blog, feel free to follow along with us :)

Simon's 9 Month Update

Will he seriously be one in three months? That is so hard for me to believe! I forgot to do his 7 and 8 month update post on here, so quite a bit has changed since his last update post, which you can see HERE. He is 9 months old today (the 21st) Simon has been doing pretty well overall. I think I will break this down into categories so its easier for me to write everything down, and easier for you all to read! He doesn't have his 9 month dr visit until march 13th ( I don't know why it's scheduled for so far after). Anyway, I don't have any updated weight or height stats. 

Outfit Details: Mock (yeah) Ing (yeah) T-Shirt // Suspenders // Gray Moccasins

Sleeping/Naps: Simon has been pretty consistent with sleeping through the night, which has been amazing! He started this at about 8 months old. He has recently been going to bed about 8:45-9:00pm (right after a breasfeeding session). He will then typically sleep until at least 530, but usually between 630 and 730. If it is closer to 630 he most likely falls back asleep until 8.

During the day he is still taking two naps, a shorter one in the morning and longer one in the afternoon. Although, if we are out and about all morning he usually just takes one long nap around noon.

Eating/Breastfeeding: Simon is such an eater! He is breastfeeding during the day every 3-4 hours. He also usually has some fruit for breakfast and eats lunch and dinner with us, too. He FINALLY started liking baby food, but mostly just eats what we're eating if I can mush it up for him. Lately he has been loving oatmeal! I think he would snack all day, if I let him!

Milestones: Simon started officially crawling at 7 months. We've had to bust out the baby gates! The beginning of January (7 1/2 months old) he says both mama and dada. The day he turned 8 months he was pulling himself up to stand next to things while holding one. He has also started walking along the couch (while holding on). Also right around 8 months Simon started clapping!

Simon has two bottom teeth! These popped through at about 8.5 months.

He had his first overnighter with Grandma Debbie. Daniel and I had our anniversary February 11th and my parents came to town to watch this kids for us! I was a little nervous about this because Simon wasnt taking a bottle at all and I didn't have any breastmilk pumped, BUT my mom and dad made it work and got him to take a bottle with formula. Which is nice to know he will take that if I'm not around. He is wearing pretty much all 9-12month/12month clothing. 

We are super excited and waiting the arrival of my sister's baby Kyler, who is due any day now! Him and Simon will only be 9 months apart so I can't wait for them to grow up together! I hope you all have an awesome weekend :)

Our little Valentine's Day Photoshoot

What better occasion to get the kids extra cute and dressed up for than Valentine's day? I decided to get creative and find some outfits for the kids and do a little Valentine's Day photoshoot. On Sunday, Daniel and I went to a nearby park with the kids to take pictures and go on a little family walk. It was nice to get outta the house and walk around a bit. Here are some of the pictures I took...

Suspenders,Bowtie,and Moccasins | Gray Pants (Target) | Plaid Shirt and Red Dress (Goodwill)

 I had so much fun with this shoot, these two made it SO easy, and we all had a good time! I hope you all have a great Valentine's day with the ones you love!

Family Christmas Pictures 2014: Kayla

Good Morning! Can you believe there are only 3 days until Christmas? I love this time of the year! It is so beautiful outside as the seasons change, and it is great time to get the family together and take that yearly family Christmas picture. Perhaps you're waiting til the last minute, but I'm guessing most of you have sent your your family Christmas picture/greeting cards (if that's something you do). We took our pictures the weekend before Thanksgiving. We rarely get the chance to take pictures of the whole family all together, so I was excited we got a few good pictures. It is crazy how challenging it can be to get a decent picture of everyone. Kenzie had her work cut out for her, to try and get everyone's attention, and us all smiling at the same time. It is a big different to go from one kid to two, in terms of taking pictures. Haha. Anyway, I was happy with how they turned out, and I thought it would be fun to share them with you all! I always enjoy looking up picture ideas for family pictures on pinterest. Here you go!

And I just have to share this one of Simon and cousin Ben, the bestest little buddies!

Did you share family Christmas pictures on your website or blog? I'd love to see them, leave a comment below :)

Small Business Monthly Feature and GIVEAWAY: Shop Lulu and Roo

We love supporting small businesses! I have especially become obsessed with all of the creative and trendy items out there for kids. Kenzie and I have decided to do a monthly small business feature, where we will highlight a small business, talk about what they make/sell and come up with some creative ways to highlight their brand. I am so excited about this new project. If you're a small business and would like to be featured, please feel free to contact us through email (orchardsisters@gmail.com). This month our first feature is an amazing Etsy shop I found via Instagram, and instantly fell in love with all of their adorable baby/toddler handmade clothing items! I am talking about the lovely Etsy shop called ShopLuluandRoo. Below, I've featured just a few of their items that we purchased, as well as put together a few mini outfit style boards. BONUS Shop Lulu and Roo has generously given us a $25.00 shop credit which will go to one of our lucky readers. (keep reading for details and your chance to enter this giveaway at the end of the post)

I couldn't wait to get my hands on a few of their items (even though I wanted to buy everything). Unfortunately, money doesn't grow on trees, BUT I was able to get two super cute items for Simon. I purchased one of their slouchy beanies AND a pair of these super cute baby sweatpants.

Here are a few pictures of Simon in his new gear...

All of her items are so adorable, and I love that they are handmade (very good quality, as well) Like I said earlier, I wanted to purchase one of everything, but I had to settle with making a few mini outfit style boards, and here they are. 

| ShopLuluandRoo Headband | ShopLuluandRoo Hoodie | Jeans | Moccasins |

The sweatshirts that she makes are so adorable! I love to have hoodies for babies to keep them warm, comfy and cozy. In her shop you can find her hoodies HERE! I love that there are coordinating hoodies, pants, hats, and headbands it really lets you purchase a complete outfit.

| T-shirt | Jeans | ShopLuluandRoo Hoodie | Moccasins |

Here I've featured another one of her hoodies, which is great for any neutral outfit you put together and is gender-neutral, which is great to pass along to younger siblings.

| Hat | ShopLuluandRoo Sweatpants | T-Shirt | Moccasins |

I am so in love with these sweatpants. These are the ones that I purchased, and let me tell you...they are so soft and comfy (wish I had a pair for myself). The waistband and ankle cuffs are super soft, which is nice and is extra comfy for your little one. 

Thank you for stopping by and checking out our blog! We hope you like what you see and decide to follow along with us on:

Orchard Girls - Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter @orchard_girls, and Instagram (Kayla) Instagram (Kenzie)

Shop Lulu and Roo - Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram

Now onto our exciting giveaway!

This contest is open to everyone, enter below and feel free to follow us on our above mentioned social media channels, which is where we will announce the winner of the giveaway. This giveaway will run for ONE week from November 8, 2014 (12:00am) - November 15, 2014 (12:00am)

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