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August 12, 2016 | 6 Comments

Back to School | Why We Look Forward to It + Giveaway

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Back to School - Why We Look Forward to It | Southern Made BlogWho’s ready for fall?! I know we are.  We’re gearing up for the back to school season and looking forward to so many things.  I know I’m excited to get back to a routine and for cooler weather. The fall and winter months have always been my favorite and are definitely special now since I have children.  There are so many opportunities to make memories as a family and I take will take all of them I can get.  My boys are only little for so long and I want to take any moment to make memories with them that I can.  You can just call me the mamarazzi! Any chance I have to take pictures of my littles to capture them in this moment of our lives, I’m all about it.  Back to school is just another perfect opportunity.

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I am so obsessed with the back to school line that Gymboree has right now.  Everything is so adorable and the details are so stinkin’ cute!!  There are so many great pieces for school, play dates, church, and anything else you would need.  My boys won’t always let me dress them, so I’m taking full advantage while I still can.  If I can find matching outfits… SCORE! I’m in heaven! Lol!

Harper starts Mother’s Day Out in a couple of weeks and is beyond excited.  Last year he cried when I picked him up because he didn’t want to come home.  It’s amazing that he loves “school” so much and it’s definitely better than the alternative.  We really enjoyed summer but he and I both are excited about getting back to a weekly routine and school is great for the both of us.  He thrives in a setting where he can interact with other kids his age and I’m able to get so much done which in turn means more quality time together when he’s home.

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I’m so excited to be adding another boy to this crazy crew of mine. As Rohen gets older and I see his relationship with Harper grow, it just brings so much joy to my mama heart.  They are so goofy and there is always giggling throughout the house.  It’s the sweetest thing! They’re going to be the best big brothers to this new little one.

Thanks to Gymboree for all of the adorable clothes for fall!!

You can shop too because Gymboree is giving one of y’all a $50 gift card!! Enter below!

 

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  1. Brittany Ashmore says

    August 12, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    Ash Harper and Ro look absolutely precious! Love their outfits and love Gymboree!

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    • Ashlie says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Thank you, friend! I’m obsessed with their cute little outfits!

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  2. Vanessa Sokic says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    Oh my goodness!!! Rohen looks so stinkin’ BIG!! And Harp is such a goofball and lookin’ fly in those outfits! Looks like a great place for boy clothes!!

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    • Ashlie says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      Doesn’t he?! Both of them are getting too big way too fast! Yes, love Gymboree!

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  3. Elly says

    August 14, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    ohh my gosh! These two little ones are way too stinking cute! LOVE the outfits.

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    • Ashlie says

      August 14, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks, sweet friend!

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