a few little moments that I've had the pleasure of experiencing recently

Thursday, March 22

Skirt: Gap, Top: UO, Sweater: JCrew, Belt: JCrew, Ring: Etsy
 Holding hands with Tyson in the car. After a baby, the busy pull of life and the familiarity that comes with being together with someone for a while, somehow when we get around to holding hands now it seems much sweeter than the excitement of holding hands when we were on our very first dates

Quiet conversations with my wide-awake baby in a very dark house
 
That time last week when a receptionist asked me and my 15 year old voice if I was covered by my parent's insurance

A weekend crepe fix when we have nothing else in our fridge because Saturday is for much more important things not involving grocery shopping

Drinking a delicious bottle of cold chocolate milk through a straw. I really don't think I'll mind joining in during Everett's PB&J and milk stage once it hits

A genuine, real, bubbly, delicious baby laugh that can't contain itself when I kiss his tummy

When two extremely gigantic bees flew very close to me and Everett and I realized for the first time that my mother's instinct really exists and makes me a lot braver than I actually am

When Tyson pulls us both close and says c'mere little family


145 Response to a few little moments that I've had the pleasure of experiencing recently

March 22, 2012 5:07 AM

Ahhh life is sweet :)

And you are beautiful....your darker hair really brings out your eyes.

March 22, 2012 5:07 AM

You look so great! You look like 10 feet tall!

xoxo
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March 22, 2012 5:08 AM

Love crepes and "baby love". Your dark hair is gorgeous on you!!


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March 22, 2012 5:09 AM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! Makes me want to have a baby and a husband and some chocolate milk!!!!

March 22, 2012 5:11 AM

I loved the parents insurance thing lol that's classic. After two babies holding hands with my hubby is few and far between and yes it is still so sweet :)

March 22, 2012 5:15 AM

Your days sound so perfect & your cute little family is amazing. I've been following for ages and it's been so lovely to watch you grow from just you and Tyson to your pregnancy and now your beautiful baby boy. God bless you all! xo

March 22, 2012 5:22 AM

Crepes are the best! And so are you and your adorable family :)

Megan @ Storybook Love Affair

March 22, 2012 5:30 AM

So sweet, but now I want some chocolate milk and a nutella and strawberry crepe! Hehe, (:

xo Kayla

March 22, 2012 5:31 AM

awwwww! Love that you focus on the positive moments even though it's so easy to get caught up in all that's going on..

xo
Ess
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March 22, 2012 5:39 AM

love it!

March 22, 2012 5:50 AM

That 3rd picture is breathtaking!!

March 22, 2012 5:54 AM

you look so beautiful!
The best little moment I think is the last one! You guys are lucky :)
xx

March 22, 2012 5:59 AM

My boyfriend thanks you for showing us the source of that beautiful ring, because I am currently convincing him that I NEED one! Your positive outlook makes you even more beautiful than you already are! Keep it up, Momma! Oh, and I am apparently also 15 according to most strangers ;) but hey, I don't think we will complain much when we're 40 and still look 20! Yeah? I'm hoping that's the way it works ;)

March 22, 2012 6:09 AM

That is so sweet! ... and the outfit too! Funny thing is I'm also wearing a yellow cardi on my post today, now feeling inspired by your look!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

March 22, 2012 6:18 AM

you look lovely!

i <3 the last one. my husband does that too and it makes my day.

March 22, 2012 6:18 AM

those would be good moments to experience. this made my heart melt a little

March 22, 2012 6:27 AM

"Lisa: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! Makes me want to have a baby and a husband and some chocolate milk!!!!"

Ditto! I'll take a double on the chocolate milk and the baby.

March 22, 2012 6:28 AM

Aw, love this post.

March 22, 2012 6:32 AM

The "c'mere little family" is my favorite. So sweet :)

March 22, 2012 6:37 AM

Awe that's all so sweet & 15 year old voice lol I am the same way.

Xo

March 22, 2012 6:38 AM

Sweet thoughts :)
I can agree especially about holding hands. It seems like after being with some one for years, holding hands sometimes just feels like the sweetest, more heart-warming thing.

Andrea
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March 22, 2012 6:39 AM

this post just gave me goosebumps.

March 22, 2012 6:43 AM

your hair is just amazing!! love it :)

xx

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March 22, 2012 6:46 AM

Had the receptionist thing happen to me too, that's funny :)

Crepes = yum! They are so easy to make but so delicious.

March 22, 2012 6:49 AM

Love your hair color- its gorgeous. And I love the baby giggle- my little guy has just started giggling a little bit and it is absolutely hysterical. I love it more than anything!

Joy
March 22, 2012 6:50 AM

Every single one of those things made me smile even bigger. So cute! Also, not to sound like a creeper - but is that a new/different "engagement" ring?

March 22, 2012 7:00 AM

I know that feeling about holding hands, in a different sense though. My husband is away alot and when he gets into town and we are riding in the car and we hold hands, it is such an awesome moment just to know we are side by side. Holding hands while dating never felt that awesome.

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March 22, 2012 7:00 AM

what a cute 'little family' you are indeed! I am sometime self conscious that people still think i'm 15 based on the way i sound/look, i swear people i'm a big kid!

March 22, 2012 7:02 AM

your outfit is perfect!!!

March 22, 2012 7:06 AM

Awww that last one just made me smile :) I can't wait for that moment. You're hair looks great btw.

March 22, 2012 7:13 AM

hi! your hair looks great - who does your color?

March 22, 2012 7:14 AM

"c'mere little family" sweetest thing, EVER!

March 22, 2012 7:17 AM

Chocolate milk? When is this not a good choice? but with a straw....so delicatessen! Guess I know what I'm ordering next time i'm out. Maybe even ask for a wine glass to pour it in.....Oh should I dare?

March 22, 2012 7:17 AM

I thought- "she dyed her hair? when did she do that?" of course, when I was on vacation and not keeping up with my google reader. It looks great! It's such a pretty shade.

March 22, 2012 7:19 AM

i think the first one just made me giddy. the third, however, had me rolling on the floor laughing.
-jocee <3

March 22, 2012 7:21 AM

your hair really does bring out your eyes! and chocolate milk is the best and even better threw a straw :)

March 22, 2012 7:21 AM

This is so precious! "little family"!! So cute!

March 22, 2012 7:26 AM

You are SO stunning! xoxo

March 22, 2012 7:27 AM

awww! LOVE this post! :)

March 22, 2012 7:29 AM

It's the little things :) Love your outfit Sydney.

March 22, 2012 7:34 AM

ive just discovered ur blog, and i fell in love with it :)

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March 22, 2012 7:35 AM

These made me smile :)

P.S. - I know that I said it before... but how is it even possible that you are more stunning as a brunette? Gahh! Gorgeous, I just LOVE that new hair color!

March 22, 2012 7:41 AM
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March 22, 2012 7:43 AM

Ok, I have finally figured out why I love this blig so much, the writing is incredible!

March 22, 2012 7:45 AM

Sydney, what shop did you get your ring from? Im on a hunt! :) great post!

March 22, 2012 7:49 AM

LOVE your list, so sweet! And you look absolutely gorgeous!

xo, Yi-chia
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March 22, 2012 7:56 AM

Your outfits are really inspiring! :)

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March 22, 2012 8:02 AM

Don't get me started on crepes--they are so good!

And I love chocolate milk too--it's just delicious and brings so many amazing memories flooding back.

March 22, 2012 8:12 AM

That's the life right there.

March 22, 2012 8:13 AM

fun colors and layering!

Bises,
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March 22, 2012 8:15 AM

makes me sooooo excited to share a baby with my love in the future :) too sweet.

March 22, 2012 8:16 AM

seriously loving your brunette locks. wish mine looked as lovely as yours!

loved your 'moments'. life is great, yes?

March 22, 2012 8:34 AM

Beautiful and chic!!!

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March 22, 2012 8:38 AM

So adorable!! I love hearing about your little family!

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March 22, 2012 8:41 AM

Life really is all about the sweet, small moments of life and enjoying every second of them :)

My boss' wife brought their 14 month old son in yesterday and he was SO giggly, I just couldn't stand it. Nothing better than baby giggles!!

March 22, 2012 8:49 AM

You look absolutely stunning, girly!! I'm so loving your dark hair, those eyes, gorgeous! And this outfit is beyond lovely, adore the bold colours & long simple skirt!! And a big yay to all of those sweet moments. xo

March 22, 2012 8:51 AM

So sweet! I LOVE chocolate milk
AND you look gorgeous!

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March 22, 2012 8:54 AM

you have the awesomest blog posts in the whole entire world.

xo

March 22, 2012 9:01 AM

Awe :) I totally LOVE your darker hair. WOW! Thanks for sharing where you got your ring. I've been eyeing it lately ♥Lindsay

March 22, 2012 9:06 AM

Such a sweet post. I love your Springtime nails mixed with your outfit. Very cute. I also love it when my husband and I hold hands; while sleeping, in the car, walking on the beach. It's just so sweet and romantic.

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March 22, 2012 9:12 AM

pretty frickin heart warming. i want a little family too!! :)

March 22, 2012 9:19 AM

I'm totallly on to what you said about the chocolate milk! Best stuff.
Cute outfit! I love the color contrast!

March 22, 2012 9:23 AM

very sweet, made my snowing day today, thank you :)

March 22, 2012 9:31 AM

You are GORGEOUS.

Life is wonderful, isn't it?

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March 22, 2012 9:45 AM

this post is filled with so much sweetness, i almost can't stand it!! ya'll are the cutest little family. so happy for you.

March 22, 2012 9:46 AM

Aw so cute and I LOVE your hair dark. So pretty!

~Eryka
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March 22, 2012 9:47 AM

cute post. I know what you mean about the holding hands thing-hubs and I are busy with a 3 month old and holding hands is very special now!

March 22, 2012 9:47 AM

you look absolutely stunning! xo

March 22, 2012 9:48 AM

such a great skirt!! I'll definitely be hunting this down on Gap's website if it's still there. and, I love your hair dark...it looks stunning!
just discovered your blog yesterday and I love it - it's so so inspiring! now a faithful follower :)

xo,
Jacy

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March 22, 2012 9:50 AM

Life is so good! :) This is such a sweet post. I am LOVING the dark hair! From one brunette mumma to another, you look great! :) Michelle

March 22, 2012 10:00 AM

You are such a beautiful momma with a beautiful heart to match! Thank you for sharing these precious little moments with us- and your amazing sense of fashion!

-Kendall
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March 22, 2012 10:01 AM

Your hair is gorgeous, Sydney!

Do you use hot rollers?

March 22, 2012 10:07 AM

I would love a tute on how to style hair like that! It's gorgeous! And the brown looks great on you! I just went red and love it! :)

March 22, 2012 10:07 AM

so sweet :) and dang girl, i just can't get over how much i love this color hair on you--your eyes just pop and are so beautiful.

great look, great photos, & great post!

alissa b
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March 22, 2012 10:21 AM

HAIR TUTORIAL!!!!!

March 22, 2012 10:41 AM

I love it! Your eyes are so purdy!


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March 22, 2012 10:54 AM

I love it when my husband says "Come here woman."

bex
March 22, 2012 10:55 AM

you are too stinken cute!
love your blog you talented lady ;)

March 22, 2012 11:07 AM

what an adorable post! you are gorgeous! and wow- those eyelashes are beautiful! xo

March 22, 2012 11:15 AM

Hot damn, you hair is flawless. And I have been craving crepes in a serious way.

Aya
March 22, 2012 11:21 AM

I am really loving your darker hair. Your eyes POP!

March 22, 2012 11:22 AM

LOVE all of this, especially the part about holding hands (it's so true, and you put my thoughts into words)

March 22, 2012 11:33 AM

You look gorgeous and I love the skirt. I'm gonna get it!

Kacie
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March 22, 2012 11:38 AM

I'm LOVING your hair color? Is it from a box--and if so, PLEASE share the details!!

March 22, 2012 11:40 AM

Loving this outfit, I love how you make simple things look so fabulous!

March 22, 2012 11:52 AM

"Quiet conversations with my wide-awake baby in a dark house" beautifully written. The small moments are the ones you never forget. My "baby" is almost eight and I can still remember those moments like they were yesterday. Great outfit..I love the bright yellow.

Kristen
www.thepursuitofkj.com

March 22, 2012 12:05 PM

so many precious posts lately I love it! May I ask, how did you lose your baby weight so darn fast?? It looks like you're already back to your pre-baby size. Do you go to a gym??

March 22, 2012 12:07 PM

yummm to crepes!!

March 22, 2012 12:19 PM

I love this post. Being a mom is so wonderful and you are such an adorable one. Love your outfit!

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March 22, 2012 12:20 PM

I seriously am dying still over your hair color!! I absolutely love it!

Chelsea (www.hautechildinthecity.com)

March 22, 2012 12:26 PM

Looking amazing Syd!!!!! Perfect lil family, so special I tell ya!

March 22, 2012 12:40 PM

I'm DYING you're so adorable! How have I never seen your blog before!? So happy I found it!

Little J Style

March 22, 2012 12:48 PM

I love your dark hair so much! You're a beautiful lady with a beautiful family.

March 22, 2012 12:55 PM

Wow pretty outfit ! I love your maxi skirt and you new dark hair ! You've got amazing blue eyes ! Xx nadine www.ballerinasbun.blogspot.com

March 22, 2012 1:05 PM

You look lovely. I'm really liking the dark hair!
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March 22, 2012 1:20 PM

Ok so I'm seeing people ask about your ring, it's GORGEOUS!!! Where did you get it? And I mean really, your hair looks incredible. Way to go, mama.

March 22, 2012 1:30 PM

I am just loving this outfit and the hair color change...thanks for sharing your thoughts and life with all of us!

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March 22, 2012 1:46 PM

K. LOVE this look. Love it.

March 22, 2012 2:04 PM

that last line is just heart melting! my little 2 year old has just started saying: "mommy, daddy and rachel. family." it's is the most precious thing ever.

March 22, 2012 2:32 PM

did you get a new wedding ring? if so, i am loving it! if not, i am loving what you have going on on your ring finger! share the wealth (aka, where did you get that beauty?)

p.s. love the dark hair! you're stunning!

March 22, 2012 2:38 PM

Okay how is it that I lost a ton of my hair after baby and your hair looks so glorious?! Not fair.

March 22, 2012 2:55 PM

oh gosh, that last one just pulled at my little heart strings. precious!!
xo TJ

March 22, 2012 3:14 PM

aww how sweet! you guys so great together!

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March 22, 2012 4:20 PM

i just love you as a brunette!

March 22, 2012 4:38 PM

Baby laughs are wonderful !

March 22, 2012 4:52 PM

Love your outfit, your dark hair that makes your eyes pop. And your sweet moments :)

March 22, 2012 4:56 PM

The dark hair is perfect with your eye color and love that you added the belt.

March 22, 2012 5:19 PM

i love this outfit and your hair!! :)

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March 22, 2012 5:28 PM

Yes I feel ya on the chocolate milk and peanut butter sandwiches!

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March 22, 2012 5:41 PM

Love the play on colors and length.

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March 22, 2012 5:53 PM

This is so cute and I love that you tied the sweater instead of buttoning it!

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March 22, 2012 6:17 PM

love everything in this post! your hair is so perfect and i love those rings!

March 22, 2012 6:20 PM

People always think I'm a little girl on the phone too...my cartoon voice, I call it. :) I love that skirt; I'm a big fan of the maxi dress/skirt action!

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March 22, 2012 7:28 PM

you look so pretty! and the 15 year old voice + insurance thing.. omg! haha awwww! xoxo

ps i love reading about your family/tyson/ever stories:) so so cute!

March 22, 2012 8:27 PM

So sweet:)

March 22, 2012 8:28 PM

beautiful pictures!



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March 22, 2012 8:42 PM

I seriously can't get over how good you look as a brunette! And I don't think I ever grew out of my PB&J and chocolate milk stage :)

March 22, 2012 10:34 PM

I hope I look as good as you after I have my baby. I just love these little peeks into your life.

March 22, 2012 11:23 PM

This just makes me feel all warm inside.

March 23, 2012 12:12 AM

These are amazing moments indeed. I love your hair and your outfit!

March 23, 2012 5:12 AM

aww! Sweet list! I love every one!

March 23, 2012 10:24 AM

You look gorg in these pics with your adorable freckles and poppin blue eyes! I love reading about your discoveries of motherhood and all the wonderful things Everett is up to. :)

March 23, 2012 10:25 AM

You look gorg in these pics with your adorable freckles and poppin blue eyes! I love reading about your discoveries of motherhood and all the wonderful things Everett is up to. :)

March 23, 2012 10:38 AM

The more I see it, the more and more I love your hair color! Especially in that mustard sweater! Great outfit!

March 23, 2012 10:38 AM

The more I see it, the more and more I love your hair color! Especially in that mustard sweater! Great outfit!

March 23, 2012 11:32 AM

Beautiful as usual Syd and I agree with everyone else; the dark hair makes your eyes pop! BTW after 28 years I still get butterflies holding my wife's hand. Keep loving that kid of mine. It's amazing how love works if you never give up on it.

March 23, 2012 12:43 PM

I'm LOVING your new hair color! Could you do another tutorial (yanno, in alll your free time?!) on how you get your waves? I watched the one from when your hair was shorter, and wondering if you still do it the same way now that it's longer (with the braid overnight, etc.)?

March 23, 2012 1:01 PM

You are just beautiful! Look at those eyes! Wowza!

March 23, 2012 1:56 PM

Ok, I need a hair tutorial! Is this the same way you did it in the "Wavy Hair Tutorial"? Share your secrets :)

March 23, 2012 11:34 PM

I've been really sick today, and all day I kept thinking, "If I can just make it to the computer to get my daily fashion-fix/cute family story/or awkward and awesome quotes from Sydney I will be okay, haha. I love your blog, thanks!

March 24, 2012 2:35 PM

Love this outfit!!

-Nicole

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March 24, 2012 3:33 PM

That's just too cute!!!

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March 24, 2012 3:36 PM

That's just too cute!!!

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March 24, 2012 10:09 PM

beautiful outfit! I love how your eyes + your top + your cardigan = primary colors!

Che
March 25, 2012 11:04 AM

such gorgeous moments.. now, what EXACTLY happened with those bees.... :)

March 26, 2012 1:07 AM

brown hair makes your beautiful blue eyes just pop!

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March 26, 2012 7:28 AM

Darling, I LOVE this post! You are looking mightttyyyy fine...how did you get back into such great post-baby shape? I NEED to know for future reference :-) Also, digging the colors and your hair. Just so much right-ness. Have a beautiful day!

March 26, 2012 7:40 AM

I love this outfit!!!!

March 26, 2012 7:47 AM

Such a great outfit! I actually ran across a black maxi skirt similar to this over the weekend and bought it because I always see all of the cute ways you wear yours!

What shoes do you wear with yours? I never see your feet in the posts you use with this skirt....If I am standing still you can't see my feet/shoes, but when I walk you REALLY see them bc of the skirt being sorta fitted and stretchy....suggestions??

Thanks! XOXO Michelle

March 26, 2012 10:21 AM

aww the "c'mere little family" really tugs on the heart strings! so sweet.

March 27, 2012 5:12 AM

Such a sweet list Sydney! It's really important to stop and take in the little things life has to offer that we can so easily take for granted sometimes. I have been following your blog for a while and I find it so inspiring! Besides the great fashion content, I love peeking into your life as a wife and new mom. If you get a chance, I would be honored if you checked out mine. I started it after I got married and has been a way to record our marriage and new life together. I think you'd like it! -JB.

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March 27, 2012 7:39 PM

I love you dark hair! Good change!!

March 29, 2012 2:10 PM

i love the color of your nail polish!! it is superb! what color is it??

sara

April 05, 2012 10:06 PM

Lovely outfit! nice color of you nail!
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April 12, 2012 3:06 PM

What kind of camera do you use? Your pictures are always stunning.

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