When you have been sneaking rolls for over a week, When you have been sneaking rolls for over a week, catching sight of it becomes a family affair 💕 #raisingwildflowers #fourthbaby #rollingover #babymilestones #girlmama #fourmonthsold
Sharing a little sneak peak of our property/homest Sharing a little sneak peak of our property/homestead (not sure I feel qualified to call it that yet) and we have come up with a name; introducing....Cedar Brook Haven!!
We have a laundry list of projects and ideas for this place so lots of updates to come. First up is a reno to our detached garage and a garage addition on the main house. A chicken coop has been commissioned and we'll be picking up chicks after we come back from a trip planned in February. Also we plan to plant several trees around the property, a garden, a small orchard, and start a compost come spring so we are in researching and planning mode on all of those. Any homestead / green thumb advice is welcome! Maybe after all that I'll feel less like a fraud calling this place a homestead. #cedarbrookhaven #thislittlehomestead #homesteading #homestead #raisingwildflowers #homesteadlife #puttingdownroots #wearethegardeners #gardenideas #chickencoop #projectproperty #knoxvillemoms #mymidweekstories
We love her so 💕 #babysister #fourgirls #babynu We love her so 💕
#babysister #fourgirls #babynumber4
🌹4 MONTHS 🌹 Happy 4 months to Remi Rose! Swi 🌹4 MONTHS 🌹
Happy 4 months to Remi Rose! Swipe right for progression of facial expressions whenever big sisters come around! This little one is adored, and she loves it! Her fourth month was spent celebrating the Christmas holiday with family and much enjoyment watching the Christmas tree lights blinking. Mommy also broke out the basket of baby toys and Santa brought an O-ball rattle. She  can now grasp her rattles, and it's a delight to watch her concentration as she purposefully moves her hands. She loves sitting up on your lap looking around, especially being shuttled around the house on her sisters' laps. Lots of chewing her hands and drooling. Remi weighs about 12 1/2 pounds. I'll update after her pediatrician appointment on Monday. #remirose #4thbaby #4monthsold
Merry Christmas from the Hicks Six! Merry Christmas from the Hicks Six!
Remi was feeling festive 🤶 Tell me your favorit Remi was feeling festive 🤶
Tell me your favorite pose below 👇
#babychristmasphotos #babysfirstchristmas #firstchristmas #merry #merrychristmas #babyphotoshootideas #knoxvillemoms
Another turn around the sun and what a year it's b Another turn around the sun and what a year it's been! How are my babies 6?! Brooklyn and Blakely, we've had quite the exciting year of growth, and I love watching you blossom into your own! Blakely, you started violin in January and have been at it for a whole year, and I am proud of your diligence even though you had no idea the work involved in learning an instrument. Brooklyn you started piano in the fall, and I love watching your face beam with pride as you show me what you've learned at lessons. I've loved all the plays, ballets, and read alouds we have been able to be entertained by together. You both continue to award me the title ballet mom 🩰. You started kindergarten this year, and I have had so much fun diving into that with you. You're even reading now, which blows my mind! You love pirates and sharks, which I love for its uniqueness. We went to Disney, toured New England, took several camping trips, and more. We played a whole lot. We moved to a new house! Most importantly we welcomed your baby sister Remi in September, and and it has been the best thing in the world watching you two with her. Every day with you two is a blessing 💕 I can't wait to see what this next year has in store! #raisingwildflowers #twinssisters #twins #twinmom #thisissix #happybirthday
🌹3 MONTHS 🌹 Happy 3 months to sweet Remi Ros 🌹3 MONTHS 🌹
Happy 3 months to sweet Remi Rose! We adore your smiles, giggles, and coos. You love looking at mobiles and and the Christmas tree and kicking the bell on the play gym. You also love being loved on and held by your sisters and chats with Mommy. You started sleeping through the night the week of Thanksgiving (which mama is super thankful for) 🙌🏼. You weigh 11 lbs 10 oz. #remirose #babygirl #3monthsold
Annual Santa visit ✅ Brooklyn asked for Snow Whi Annual Santa visit ✅
Brooklyn asked for Snow White shoes, Anna and Elsa boots, Elsa dress without glitter (Daddy doesn't let glitter in the house), Anna and Elsa legos, and a football to play with Daddy.
Blakely asked for a pirate lego set, Anna and Elsa lego set, reading books, and a bigger racetrack set.
Heidi asked for Anna and Elsa legos and Anna and Elsa shoes. 
Remi asked for milkies 💕
#christmasvibes #christmaswithkids #santaphotos #santaclaus #christmaslist #santaeric #knoxvillemoms #theholidaysinthemaking
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Motherhood · June 16, 2021

Father’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dinner at Culver’s

Thank you Culver’s for sponsoring this post! Father’s Day is coming up, and I wanted to do something special to spoil Brad this year. After all, he is the world’s best girl dad, and if you have been following along,…

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Knoxville, Outdoor Adventures · April 13, 2021

Knoxville Gardens to Explore

It’s springtime in East Tennessee and all the flowering trees are in full bloom! This is my favorite time of year to take the kids on a garden tour. Though we love exploring the gardens year-round, there is truly something magical about a flowering garden in the springtime. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon with the kids out in nature. These are also some of my favorite spots to snap some spring photos of our family. Here are my favorite gardens to explore in Knoxville including a hidden gem only open to the public one a year in April!

Knoxville, Outdoor Adventures · April 7, 2021

Best Hiking Trails with Kids at Frozen Head State Park

Frozen Head State Park has several very family friendly trails that we love making this a place we frequent often! I especially love visiting Frozen Head in the spring when the many wildflowers along the trail are in bloom and the water level is up for the falls. But we also love visiting in the summer for refreshing creek play and in the fall for the beautiful foliage. Here are our favorite kid-friendly trails in the park.

Travel · March 12, 2021

Top Places to Explore with Kids in all 50 States

With big travel plans put on hold, many families are turning to staycations and exploring locally to fill their vacation calendars. After a big 2019, our plans for 2020 have always been to lay low. Thankful we live in the foothills of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains and have lots to explore. But if there is one thing I learned on our road trip, it’s that there is beauty and wonder everywhere you look. Yes, every state has its gems! I did a lot of researching and asking around in planning for our 50-state road trip on the top must-see attractions in every state, especially with young kids, and on a budget. There were so many amazing options all over the country! I definitely made an ultimate bucket list. Here is a list of my top things to explore with kids in each state!

Recipes · March 3, 2021

6 RITZ Cracker Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes

I am so excited to be sharing this super simple snack recipe round up with you all as part of the RITX Lunch Goes On Campaign! Here are 6 simple snack ideas that take 5 minutes or less to make and 6 reasons to run out to your local Walmart and stock up on RITZ Family Size Original Crackers. There’s 6 stacks of crackers; one for each recipe I’m sharing. And for every RITZ product purchased at Walmart in the month of March, Ritz will be donating $.10 to Feeding America to help support children who depend on school lunches as one of their main meals of the day!! So let’s stock up for a great cause ya’ll!

DIY, Travel · February 28, 2021

Van Build Mistakes | 5 Things We are Doing Differently in Van Conversion 2.0

Now don’t get me wrong, we loved our last van; a budget family van conversion that fit our family of five! It served us well on our three-month road trip to all 50 US states. But, there were definite lessons learned along the way not only in the build itself, but also when we actually doing van life. Now that we are starting van build 2.0 (you can follow along on my Instagram or YouTube), there are five things we will be doing differently this time around.

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I am blessed to be raising three "wildflowers" after years of infertility. Sharing and connecting on all things mamahood and mom life has become my passion. I am constantly learning, growing, and evolving on this journey of parenthood. One this is certain; I am determined to give my girls a slow, carefree childhood. We love Jesus, family, nature, travel, books, and laughing. We are not afraid to be different.

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When you have been sneaking rolls for over a week, When you have been sneaking rolls for over a week, catching sight of it becomes a family affair 💕 #raisingwildflowers #fourthbaby #rollingover #babymilestones #girlmama #fourmonthsold
Sharing a little sneak peak of our property/homest Sharing a little sneak peak of our property/homestead (not sure I feel qualified to call it that yet) and we have come up with a name; introducing....Cedar Brook Haven!!
We have a laundry list of projects and ideas for this place so lots of updates to come. First up is a reno to our detached garage and a garage addition on the main house. A chicken coop has been commissioned and we'll be picking up chicks after we come back from a trip planned in February. Also we plan to plant several trees around the property, a garden, a small orchard, and start a compost come spring so we are in researching and planning mode on all of those. Any homestead / green thumb advice is welcome! Maybe after all that I'll feel less like a fraud calling this place a homestead. #cedarbrookhaven #thislittlehomestead #homesteading #homestead #raisingwildflowers #homesteadlife #puttingdownroots #wearethegardeners #gardenideas #chickencoop #projectproperty #knoxvillemoms #mymidweekstories
We love her so 💕 #babysister #fourgirls #babynu We love her so 💕
#babysister #fourgirls #babynumber4
🌹4 MONTHS 🌹 Happy 4 months to Remi Rose! Swi 🌹4 MONTHS 🌹
Happy 4 months to Remi Rose! Swipe right for progression of facial expressions whenever big sisters come around! This little one is adored, and she loves it! Her fourth month was spent celebrating the Christmas holiday with family and much enjoyment watching the Christmas tree lights blinking. Mommy also broke out the basket of baby toys and Santa brought an O-ball rattle. She  can now grasp her rattles, and it's a delight to watch her concentration as she purposefully moves her hands. She loves sitting up on your lap looking around, especially being shuttled around the house on her sisters' laps. Lots of chewing her hands and drooling. Remi weighs about 12 1/2 pounds. I'll update after her pediatrician appointment on Monday. #remirose #4thbaby #4monthsold
Merry Christmas from the Hicks Six! Merry Christmas from the Hicks Six!
Remi was feeling festive 🤶 Tell me your favorit Remi was feeling festive 🤶
Tell me your favorite pose below 👇
#babychristmasphotos #babysfirstchristmas #firstchristmas #merry #merrychristmas #babyphotoshootideas #knoxvillemoms
Another turn around the sun and what a year it's b Another turn around the sun and what a year it's been! How are my babies 6?! Brooklyn and Blakely, we've had quite the exciting year of growth, and I love watching you blossom into your own! Blakely, you started violin in January and have been at it for a whole year, and I am proud of your diligence even though you had no idea the work involved in learning an instrument. Brooklyn you started piano in the fall, and I love watching your face beam with pride as you show me what you've learned at lessons. I've loved all the plays, ballets, and read alouds we have been able to be entertained by together. You both continue to award me the title ballet mom 🩰. You started kindergarten this year, and I have had so much fun diving into that with you. You're even reading now, which blows my mind! You love pirates and sharks, which I love for its uniqueness. We went to Disney, toured New England, took several camping trips, and more. We played a whole lot. We moved to a new house! Most importantly we welcomed your baby sister Remi in September, and and it has been the best thing in the world watching you two with her. Every day with you two is a blessing 💕 I can't wait to see what this next year has in store! #raisingwildflowers #twinssisters #twins #twinmom #thisissix #happybirthday
🌹3 MONTHS 🌹 Happy 3 months to sweet Remi Ros 🌹3 MONTHS 🌹
Happy 3 months to sweet Remi Rose! We adore your smiles, giggles, and coos. You love looking at mobiles and and the Christmas tree and kicking the bell on the play gym. You also love being loved on and held by your sisters and chats with Mommy. You started sleeping through the night the week of Thanksgiving (which mama is super thankful for) 🙌🏼. You weigh 11 lbs 10 oz. #remirose #babygirl #3monthsold
Annual Santa visit ✅ Brooklyn asked for Snow Whi Annual Santa visit ✅
Brooklyn asked for Snow White shoes, Anna and Elsa boots, Elsa dress without glitter (Daddy doesn't let glitter in the house), Anna and Elsa legos, and a football to play with Daddy.
Blakely asked for a pirate lego set, Anna and Elsa lego set, reading books, and a bigger racetrack set.
Heidi asked for Anna and Elsa legos and Anna and Elsa shoes. 
Remi asked for milkies 💕
#christmasvibes #christmaswithkids #santaphotos #santaclaus #christmaslist #santaeric #knoxvillemoms #theholidaysinthemaking
Happy Thanksgiving from the Hicks Girls 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Hicks Girls 🦃

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