Hey everyone! Hope each and every one of you had an amazing Easter weekend! Ours was all kinds of busy, but we were able to enjoy a nice Easter dinner yesterday with family and the boys had a blast hunting eggs in the yard. It’s been awhile since I’ve did a life update post, so I thought today I’d share what’s been happening in my world lately.
Life Lately in Photos- Spring Edition
First things first, my little cutie pie turned 5 back in February! I cannot fathom how he is already 5 years old and will be starting kindergarten soon. Ahh, time slow down please!
Anyways, we threw him a special Mickey Mouse themed party at our house with family and here’s a shot of the homemade birthday cake I created for him. I tried out a new whipped buttercream recipe, and it was so light and delicious! Here is where I found the recipe.
Shortly after that we had a little incident with a puppy bite to the ear where little man had to be rushed to the ER for stitches. I know he had to have been in a lot of pain, but it warmed my heart so much the following night when I went in to check on him and him and his brother were laying like this. They’re best buds and it’s the sweetest.
I also recently chopped my hair off and although there are days where I miss my long locks, it’s so much easier to style and manage. I have the thickest hair known to man, so I’m happy to have cut down the “get-ready” time in the mornings a little bit. Also, I like that it’s an inverted bob which makes me feel super sassy!
As I shared in this post over here, I shared my 8 year anniversary with my husband on March 6th! I rarely ever get any photos with him (he’s not a picture fan), but I’m forcing asking him very nicely to take some professional photos with me soon!
We never really had the fairy tale photography when we first got married, so I’d really like to get some nice portraits made together. I bought a cute little white dress and everything, so he’s definitely following through now! 😉
Other than that, we’ve simply been enjoying the warmer days outside and I’ve loved seeing all the beautiful flowers pop up around the yard! The kids of course love when the warm months hit because they’re all about bouncing on the trampoline 24/7. Which I can’t really lie, I’m actually a huge fan too- haha!
Oh yeah, remember Brady our miniature goldendoodle? Well let’s just say he’s not so much a little puppy anymore. This was taken just the other day for his 6 month photo! 
In case you’ve missed any of my recent posts and you want to catch up, I’ve linked them all below. Go check them out! 🙂
Kindly Unspoken Recent Posts
Beauty
How to Transition Your Makeup for Spring
Color Correcting for Beginners
Expiration Guide for Beauty Products
New 2017 Drugstore Makeup Must-Haves
Fashion
Spring 2017 Obsessions at Target
Top 5 Must Have Shoes for Spring
Spring 2017 Fashion Trends to Try
Life + Encouragement
5 Spring Motivational Quotes- Printables
Learning to Celebrate the Tiny Victories
Minimalism + Decluttering- What I’ve Learned
Life Happens Why I’m Not Apologizing
6 Ways to De-Stress from Your Work Day
5 Things I’ve Learned from Marriage
Recipes
5-Minute Spring and Salty Chex Mix
That about covers what’s been happening in my world lately. What have you been up to? Who’s planning a vacation already? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for stopping by! -Cara
OMG I can’t believe how big your puppy is getting!! He’s ADORABLE! Glad you’re doing pictures with your hubby. You will treasure those forever.
Thanks Whitney! I’m excited for them! 🙂
You have adorable kiddos. I definitely agree – you should get some nice pics with your husband. You’ll look back and treasure them. This is something I need to do as well!
Thank-you Jen! 🙂
Aww your boys are just the sweetest, they love each other so much.
La Belle Sirene
Thank-you! They really do, it’s so sweet!
Such a cutie at five, he is going to be turning heads when he gets older. Your hair looks beautiful. Nice change.
Aw thanks! 🙂
Lovely photos! I know it isn’t easy cutting long hair but yours looks stunning!
Thanks so much!
Happy birthday to your little guy! I hope he had an amazing birthday party — I love the Mickey Mouse theme! Also, your hair looks amazing. I just chopped about ten inches off of mine and I feel so much better. My hair looks and feels so much healthier! I hope your little guy’s ear feels better, ouch!
Thank-you! It’s always nice what a new haircut can do for you! 🙂
Your new hair looks great! The birthday party you threw for your little one looks like so much fun – I bet he loved it!
Oh he did! And thank-you!
You have such beautiful flowers and a beautiful family! I also love those gorgeous earrings you had on!
Thank-you! I actually found them at Wal-mart! 🙂
I am LOVING your short hair!
Thanks Chelsea!
You look amazing in your new hair style. Your boys are so adorable. The bond they have together is one that a lot of people long for.
Aw thank-you Louisa! 🙂
I love these posts! That cake is too cute! My niece is obsessed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Your hair is gorgeous! I love that you took a leap of faith and went shorter! To be honest, I imagine anything you do to your hair will look great on you. 🙂
Aw, that made my day Erin! You’re the sweetest!
Glad to he’s ok!! I just about swooned when I saw the pic of his brother in the bed with him to check on him. Precious!!!!
It was SO sweet! 🙂
Awe your family is so cute!!! Loving the spring touches too!
Thank-you! Spring is my favorite!
You look so cute in glasses, friend 🙂
Thanks girl! That’s mostly what I wear throughout the week for work lol because I’m too tired in the mornings to put in contacts. 😉
Glad you had a nice Easter. Aww your boys sleeping together melts my heart. I love seeing brothers together. I’m sorry about his ear though. Your hair looks great and I love that you and your hubby will be taking some pics together! Beautifully Candid
Thanks Sierra! I’m sure you can definitely relate with your two little cuties! 🙂
What fun pix! Love your fluffy pup, and I totally love your specs 🙂
Thank-you! They’re my fave pair! 🙂
You have adorable kids, Cara! How awesome. I seriously loved your Target obsessions post!
Aw thank-you Summer! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Loved getting a chance to catch up on a few posts that I’ve missed over the last few weeks! ❤☺
Thanks Kiara! 🙂
Happy Monday! I love your new haircut! I felt the same way when I had an inverted bob…sassy and a little edgy. 🙂 I’m growing my hair out a little bit now so that I can braid it throughout the summer, but it was so much easier when it was a little shorter.
Thank-you! It is nice to be able to create up-do’s and braids during the summer! 🙂
I LOVE the haircut! And congratulations on your anniversary!
-Melissa
http://www.highlightsandhemlines.com
Thanks Melissa! 🙂
You’re hair looks great! Also sorry to hear about your baby getting stitches. I hope he is doing better and loved that Mickey Mouse cake!
Thank-you! It was fun to make!
It looks like you’ve had a lovely season so far! Your kids are precious and it looks like it was a fun birthday party. 🙂
It was so much fun! And thank-you!
I haven’t seen your hair yet, where have I been?! So cute, and oh not to stitches…boo! Poor guy, but sibling love is just the best. Can’t wait to see the photos of you two!
Haha no worries girl! With Instagram’s algorithm lately I unfortunately miss so many of my favorites’ posts. And thanks I’m looking forward to them!
Aw, poor little man! And stitches, too…hope he’s feeling better. And your hair looks so cute!
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
Thanks Lee Anne! Thankfully all is well now and it healed super fast!
Awe, hate that your poor baby had to have stitches…but that picture sure is sweet!
Your fur baby has gotten SO big, so cute!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Thank-you! And I know he’s huge now lol it’s crazy to look back at his puppy photos and see the difference.
aww your pic of your boys! so cute. hope his ear heals quickly.
Thank-you! Surprisingly it healed super fast. I was all freaked out thinking the worst lol but he just has a tiny little scar now that you don’t even notice hardly.
Beautiful photos of spring and Easter. You do a great job with picture taking. Thanks for Sharing.
Thank-you Mindy! 🙂
What a bummer about the ear injury, I hope he’s feeling better soon! Your hair looks so cute!
Thanks so much! He just has a tiny scar now, so all is well thankfully!
Your pup is adorable!! Happy Spring!
Thank-you! Same to you! 🙂
Your hair looks fabulous! And how sweet was that Mickey themed party? Sorry about little man’s ear, but so glad he’s ok <3
Green Fashionista
Thank-you! I think all little kids love mickey mouse so it was a win-win! 🙂
Stitches?! Oh no! But other than that I’m glad you had such a fun time celebrating life!
Thank-you! He just has a tiny scar now, so all is well but it was definitely a scary moment!
Cara, your hair is so adorable. I love the length and it’s perfect for Spring and Summer. Also, the boys are so cute and they’re getting so BIG.
Thanks so much! And I know, I’m ready for time to SLOW down lol!
I LOVE your new hair! It’s so gorgeous girl! And so sorry to hear about the puppy bite incident. I had a similar incident happen to me and my arm last week and it suck. It’s super cute seeing the boys snuggling though! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Thanks girly! I hate to hear you had a similar incident- hope all is well! 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed your Easter! The oup sure has gotten big! That’s so great you guys are taking professional photos! Pictures are so important in life!
Thanks! I know he’s huge now! And I’m looking forward to having them made! 🙂
Ok the pics of those sweet boys snuggling?! HEART MELTING. I can’t wait until mine bond more (it’s just starting, and I want to burst every time I see it). And I can’t believe you made that cake! WHAAA?!?!
It’s always sweet to watch a friendship of siblings unfold. It really is the cutest! & thank-you!
Your boys are so freaking adorable. My puppy bit me my oldest when he was a 12 months old but it wasn’t so bad. Sucks when your own puppy does it.
Thank-you! Yeah, they were playing and his razor sharp puppy teeth got caught on it, but thankfully all is well now! It was scary at first though!
Love the pic of the boys on the steps. Great idea to take some pro pics with your husband if you never really did them the first time around!
Thanks! Yeah, he tries to avoid them at all cost so we’ve never had any professionally made, but after being together for a decade I’m determined we will have some made now! lol
Brady is just the cutest! I wanna go snuggle him! He looks like a cuddly teddy bear!!! Sorry to hear about little man’s ear!!! My nephew was attacked by a dog last year and had to have plastic surgery to correct the area, so I know how scary that is. I hope that he is feeling better!!! The Mickey cake turned out so cute!!!
Thanks! He’s such a little clown- always into something and making us laugh, so he’s been a fun addition to the family. & thank-you, it was delicious!
Congratulations! you have such a beutiful family.. God bless you!
Thank-you MaryAnne!
Your family is wonderful. Love the new hair style.
Thanks Candy!
Beautiful family photos, and your hair looks great, love the cut.
Thanks a bunch! 🙂
Love your cute happy family, Cara! And all the touches of spring – my favorite season!
Aw thank-you! Mine too!
Looks like life has been pretty great lately 🙂
It has, thanks! 🙂
OHHH MY GOSHHHH… your fur baby. I want! SO fuzzy!
Men just seem to have that same attitude about pictures, but I always try to remind my clients that the people who love them – their spouse, their children, their siblings – they WANT to have those memories of time captured of them.So do it for others. It makes a world of difference. Glad he’s going to do the session with you.
& I love your hair. Looks so perfect for the spring season.
That’s a great point! Fingers crossed he doesn’t whine too much about it 😉 lol. & thank-you!
Happy Monday beautiful girl! I loved catching up with you via your wonderful spring time pictures! You all are so adorable and I’m glad you had a lovely Easter!
Thank-you Andrea! Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend as well!