Getting mail is one of my favorite things. I especially love getting pictures of all my friends' squishy babies! I teamed up with Tiny Prints to put together the twins' birth announcement and I just love how they turned out!

 I chose a simple template so all the attention would be focused on them (naturally!). I love that Tiny Prints has so many options for twin announcements too. I was able to customize everything I needed to for my announcement including the font style, color, the shape of the card, and more!

One of my favorite features that Tiny Prints offers is the envelope liner. You can chose a coordinating print to line your envelope or you can personalize it even more with your own photo! Of course I took the opportunity to include one more cute picture of the twins. :)

Thanks Tiny Prints for the beautiful announcements! We will cherish these forever and I can't wait to add them to the twins' baby book!

*photos by Carrie Johnson Photography

When it comes to taking the twins out I'm all about convenience and products that help me while we're out and about. Last weekend M and I headed to Sprouts and brought our Binxy Baby grocery store hammocks along. I picked up some essentials... sparkling pumpkin cider, pumpkin flavored pancakes, and Nummy Bears (if you haven't tried them you must!). 

These mini baby hammocks fit in most shopping carts whether you are at Target, the grocery store, or Babies R Us. ;) If your little nugget is happy in their car seat this hammock can support up to fifty pounds of baby/car seat weight too! Binxy Baby recommends that once your babe can sit up that you transition them out of the hammock. 

The twins enjoyed checking out all the lights in the ceiling at the grocery store and all the other shoppers enjoyed checking them out in their hammocks. :) And while they did enjoy their Binxy Baby at this age (8 weeks) I can see them loving it even more as they get older and have more awake time. The Binxy Baby will be especially useful when I have Blair with me at the store too since she will be sitting in the cart. 

If you are thinking about getting your own Binxy Baby or giving one as a gift to a Mama-to-be then click HERE!

As a new (to twins) Mom it's so hard to navigate and know which baby products are worth it. And it seems like even since having Blair 4 years ago there are already new products that weren't around when she was born! One new product that I've been able to use this time around (and love!) is the DockATot. 

The DockATot is the perfect lounger for co-sleeping and playtime. It is 100% breathable cotton. We especially love ours for playtime. It keeps the twins off of the carpet (where there's dog hair galore) and in a safe little area where my preschooler is less likely to step on them. We often place them near the windows where they love to look outside.

The DockATot comes in two sizes, the Deluxe (0-8 months) and Grand (9-36 months). We have the Deluxe and I have a feeling we will be needing the Grand too, when the time comes! I caught Blair in Everly's DockATot the other day...too bad she's almost 5...

The DockATot would have been a great help when we transitioned Blair out of her crib to her big girl bed. The bumpers make the twins feel secure and I know it would have done the same for her too. I wouldn't have had to worry about her falling out of the bed as much either! 

I can't wait to use the DockATot as the twins grow. I can totally see us using them at Blair's soccer games, the beach, camping, and more! My friend just told me the other day that she packed hers in her suitcase for her baby while they were on vacation. Winning! 

If you are interested in purchasing your own DockATot go HERE! 

Thanks DockATot for these awesome loungers...we can't wait to grow with them! 

Today's post is brought to you by "the naked sleeping baby." ;) I know naked sleeping baby pictures are everywhere but these are MY naked sleeping babies and they make my heart swoon.

CALVIN NOAH

EVERLY GRACE

Headband by: Shop Sadie Sky

Not everyone has a best friend who does their hair and takes their family photos...but I do! Within the first week of the twins being born we headed over to her studio to make memories. :) At first I told her that I wasn't going to be in any of the photos because it was too much work to get ready. She kindly told me that I would regret it (that's what besties are for!) and I sacked up and got ready.

When we showed up M was like, "Do I have enough time to run and get coffee? This only takes about 30 minutes, right?" Carrie and I about died...ummm you have plenty of time to get coffee. P.S., M, newborn shoots with twins take a few hours.

Since the twins were born in summer (every month is summer in Riverside) I wanted to forgo the typical floral wreath (which I love) and trade it for something different. I decided to add sliced up fruit among the flowers. My other bestie picked out all the fresh flowers and we arranged them together. I was thrilled with the result and can't even wait to frame them.

This little lady is quite dramatic but has been giving us allll the smiles lately! 

This picture defines him...he's always observing calmly (unless I'm trying to put him down for a nap lol). He has major FOMO and loves to be held and snuggled. 

Big sister helping with the fruit! Shorts by Hello Ellie Shop

Everly's hair bow by Cammi and Co.

These are a few of my favorites...the rest will be published once their announcements are sent out.

Overall the shoot went well and I think only 3 of the 4 adults got poop on them. Ha ha I was the only one who avoided it somehow!

All photos by Carrie Johnson.

* This giveaway is closed. The winner is DIANNE! Please email me to claim your sleep sack. (natalieb1219@gmail.com).

Go see if you were the lucky winner for the $50 stroller gift card HERE!

We've been working like mad over here to get the twins sleeping well. Naps in their own bed and own room are a work in progress but nights have been pretty good! They typically wake to nurse 1-2 times and we are very diligent about keeping their routine the same. SwaddleDesigns Cotton Knit zzZipMe Sacks have been great for keeping our twins warm.

Our babes prefer not to be swaddled so the zzZipMe Sacks are exactly what we need. Typically most babies transition from being swaddled around 3 months. It gives me peace of mind knowing they are warm but don't have the threat of a loose blanket in their crib.

Bunnies for her.

Puppies for him.

SwaddleDesigns products are high quality and the zzZipMe Sack is so soft and stretchy! I love that the sacks are breathable and have a 2 way zipper so I can change their diaper without disturbing them. Actually let's be real...so Matt can change their diaper without disturbing them! Since we have twins the poor guy has to get up and help me every time.

The sacks come in several cute prints. I chose similar boy girl designs because c'mon...everybody likes coordinating twins!

Check out all the prints HERE and comment below to let me know which one is your favorite. By doing so you will be entered to win your own zzZipMe Sack of choice!

You can like SwaddleDesigns HERE on Facebook for discounts on their products. Or follow them on Instagram @SwaddleDesigns to see how other people use and enjoy their products.

SwaddleDesigns zzZipMe Sack Giveaway

Go see if you were the lucky winner for the $50 stroller gift card HERE!

We've been working like mad over here to get the twins sleeping well. Naps in their own bed and own room are a work in progress but nights have been pretty good! They typically wake to nurse 1-2 times and we are very diligent about keeping their routine the same. SwaddleDesigns Cotton Knit zzZipMe Sacks have been great for keeping our twins warm.

Our babes prefer not to be swaddled so the zzZipMe Sacks are exactly what we need. Typically most babies transition from being swaddled around 3 months. It gives me peace of mind knowing they are warm but don't have the threat of a loose blanket in their crib.

Bunnies for her.

Puppies for him.

SwaddleDesigns products are high quality and the zzZipMe Sack is so soft and stretchy! I love that the sacks are breathable and have a 2 way zipper so I can change their diaper without disturbing them. Actually let's be real...so Matt can change their diaper without disturbing them! Since we have twins the poor guy has to get up and help me every time.

The sacks come in several cute prints. I chose similar boy girl designs because c'mon...everybody likes coordinating twins!

Check out all the prints HERE and comment below to let me know which one is your favorite. By doing so you will be entered to win your own zzZipMe Sack of choice!

You can like SwaddleDesigns HERE on Facebook for discounts on their products. Or follow them on Instagram @SwaddleDesigns to see how other people use and enjoy their products.