That’s right, friends – Ken and I are expecting a new little addition to the Loechner family this July! We’re terrified / thrilled all at once, but one thing’s for sure – we wanted YOU to be the first to know!
I’m so grateful for this space to share seemingly mundane inspirations, thoughts and musings and although I sometimes shy away from getting personal, I really am uplifted in connecting with you daily. As I look back at all of the transitions I’ve been through since starting this site (in 2006! Crazy!), I’m amazed at the support you’ve given me through it all: job loss, cross-country moves, family deaths… and now soon-to-be births.
Life really is an amazing little cycle, isn’t it? Thanks for joining me on mine.
XO,
e.
XO Such happiness!
oh my GOSH congratulations!! :)
YAY! Congrats Erin & Ken! This is so exciting!
Oh Erin, that’s great news – so pleased for you both! CONGRATS :)) xo
Oh Erin, congratulations to you both! Wonderful news.
Ahhh, congratulations!
Congrats! to you both! and especially… Enjoy!
Preciousness!!!
SOOOOO exciting!! Congrats Erin and Ken. I’m quite sure you guys will be awesome parents. Raising little ones is such a fantastic part of life. Enjoy! xo
Congratulations lady!! Big virtual hug to you both!!
Aww yay! So many congrats to you both!
Aw! Congratulations! I had a feeling something was up :-)
oh good heavens! such wonderful news, erin! so many congrats to you two! what a lucky little soul in there to have such loving, creative & joyful parents!
wishing you great health & all things good, cutie!
k. @ rikrak
Aww..that is amazing…Big congrats! xo
Congratulations. That’s so exciting!
Hooray you two! Giant congratulations!
look at you, prepare to have a bigger smile, sparkly eyes, just an all-over glow about you…pregnancy+so much joy=a more beautiful YOU!!! MAY THIS HAPPINESS BE WITH YOU ALWAYS!
Congratulations!
Love the announcement, Erin! You’ve been on my mind a ton lately, I’m so glad to hear it’s all going well! I’ll miss seeing you this week but I’m sending you well wishes for a fun, morning sickness-free Alt :) XO
OOhh! Congrats! I am holding our Christmas Eve surprise newborn right now. It is such an amazing life changing event. My advice, sleep now :)
I can only imagine what design genius is about to be born into the world;)
Congratulations beautiful mama!
Thank you for sharing your joy with us!
Best,
Anna
Whoa Mama!
Whoa Baby!
I’m so happy for you! All three of you. : D
love, susan
Congrats- enjoy every minute of it!! Great seeing you in Omaha, you were great!
We’ll be having babies around the same time! how exciting! looking forward to following your progress :) Congrats!
Congratulations!! That kid has creativity written all over it. So glad for you! Very exiting!
Thanks for sharing!
–Fi
congrats, Erin! How exciting and fun! Wishing lots of love and health in this new adventure!
Oh, such magic. A thousand congratulations and wishes for a wondrous pregnancy.
Oh, congratulations, Erin & Ken! Such wonderful news :)
Oh that’s so exciting!!! Congrats!!! So much love!
oh my goodness Erin!!!! congratulations to you two, that’s so exciting! what lovely news!!!
Congratulations Erin! I’m due a few weeks after you. I can’t wait to follow along with you on this incredible journey! I have a feeling you’ll be a source of lots of baby inspiration:)
Mazel tov, you guys. love love love xoxoxox
awe, congratulations!! such an exciting time!
Yee-haw! Congratulations – what a great way to start the new year!!
OMG OMG OMG — so, so thrilled for you luv! Can’t wait to hug you in person next month! xoxo
Ooohhhh! What a blessing! :) :) :) :)
Congrats to you!
Congratulations hunnie! So excited for you, what an amazing journey you are on!
xo
Melis
thank you so much for your sweet words, encouraging advice – and many exclamation points! we are so so excited!!!!
Congratulations, Erin! You look adorable. :) I’m having my first in a few weeks. I know how excited you two must be!
This makes it REAL! Oh my, I’m so excited!!!!
So excited for you, Erin!!
Steph
Congratulations to you both! How wonderful!
Yahoooooo! Oh, so many congrats and wonderful wishes while you’re cooking that bun in the oven!
I can’t say it enough, Congratulations!! You guys are going to shine as parents, and you have a beautiful new home to grow in. Yay!
Congrats!! I hear some pretty awesome people are born in July. *cough* *cough* (me)
Oh, man! You guys are going to be the best parents ever! Congrats, Erin–I’m so excited for you!
Félicitations, Erin !!!
♥
congrats!!
This is so exciting! I can’t wait to meet you on Wednesday!
you glow when you’re not pregnant, i can’t even imagine the glimmer you’re casting now! see you in a couple days, mama!
Congratulations! That’s lovely news.
So over the top excited for you guys! And to see you with a little bump is just the CUTEST!
Yay! Babies make the world a brighter place. My son was the best thing to ever happen to me! Congratulations Erin! :)
Hooray! So exciting..congratulations!
Best wishes! Excited to follow the journey!
Congratulations, Ken and Erin! So excited for you both — what amazingly creative and fun parents you both shall be. xoxo
soooooooo happy for you erin! x such an exciting journey, many congrats, dearie
WOW!
congratulations on those lovely news!!!
HOW EXCITING for you guys! thanks for sharing and hope to bump into you at Alt this week.
Hooray! I’ve been waiting to see an announcement like this! I’m so thrilled for you. See you in a few days!
congratulations you 2!
Congratulations!
Have you seen the maternity series from Pacing the panic room? http://pacingthepanicroom.blogspot.com/search/label/the%20belly%20pictures%20series
I wish I had seen it (and been ispired by it to do the same) when I was pregnant it’s so nice to keep track of those moments that pass so quickly.
I love when you talk about yourself on the blog because it makes the inspiration and the good taste you share here with us more personal!
Sorry about my poor english, I’m a french speaking girl.
All the best for your future mini-partner in life!
E!!!!!! So excited for you guys, congrats!!! Can’t wait to see in a few days mama!!! xoxo
very very very happy for you and Ken! Can’t wait to hear about your experience as a mother, I hope you will share here! much love–
Congratulations! You will be wonderful parents, I just know it…
i am so thrilled for you! happy happy news and things to come. CONGRATS!
Hooray!! How happy. So excited for you guys. Congrats!!
Congrats girl! :) :)
So excited for you guys! See you in SLC, sweet mama! xo
Cannot wait. You’re going to be a great mama.
What a lucky kid! Congratulations!
congratulations Erin!! so so excited for you. :)
Could not be happier for you, friend…but you knew that already. And you are the cutest little pregnant gal there ever was :) xox
really, seriously so happy, I have tears. This baby is so lucky. SO LUCKY! I am so happy for you!
You are just ADORABLE! Your baby is going to be the cutest, most giggly little sweetheart- congratulations!
Congrats Erin! I can only imagine how well styled this little one will be!
WOW! congratulations to you both!!!!
CONGRATS!! what wonderful, wonderful news!! and I agree with all others – this will be one truly lucky wee little one… hooray!
Congrats Erin! You’ll be a fantastic mother!
Congrats and happy womb reading.
Congratulations! I hope for many adorable baby photos in the future. May your pregnancy be lovely! :)
You don’t know me, but I’m obsessed with your HGTV rehab, we are doing the same thing with our house and you give me so many ideas! We use a bit more color though!!!! So happy for you, we had a baby a year ago and your life is about to get so good I can’t even tell you! You’re adorable, CONGRATS!
yay!! congratulations!! :)
Hooray! I am just so excited for you Erin! Huge congratulations! You and Ken are going to be amazing parents! xo Ez
Oh how exciting Erin!! So fantastic, I am so happy for you! Being pregnant is such c r a z y time! In some ways even more crazy than when the baby comes because it is all so unreal! I am sure You will be wonderful parents! Congratulations!
What a fantastic announcement. I have a July 30th baby, Leo’s are a lovely lot. Enjoy this new adventure.
Jx
HOORAY!!! This is SO exciting! Congratulations. I hope your pregnancy is not as miserable as mine was…but if it is you can always complain to me!
xo
That’s fantastic news…congratulations! Wishing you only good health and happy moments for the growing months to come! I think the thrilled yet terrified feelings continue, no matter what age our children are…enjoy the ride :)
yay!! congratulations to you & ken for the big news!! looking forward to following your journey along with design for mankind!
How lovely and exciting! Soak it all up.
xo
WOAH! Congratulations! What fabulous news…and you are positively glowing in these shots. x
This is splendid news! Congratulations — looking forward to following along on your adventure. Cheers!
Big congrats!!! You looks amazing!!!
Oh Erin!!! That’s such awesomely fantastic news! I’m so crazy happy for you and Ken! I’m sending you a big virtual hug from the snowy streets of Seattle! :)
Congratulations! This is such exciting news!
ooooh, congratulations! so excited for you xx
Ooh congrats! I look forward to some fabulouse Design for Mankind sense of baby styling over the next 6 months, especially as I’m due with my first in the same week as you! yay for 2012 x
Congrats Erin! Your heart is just about to multiply in 1000 times! Hope you have a good pregnancy ;)
eeek! :D congrats! :D how exciting! such a lucky little one to have two amazing people for parents. enjoy every moment – you are entering a beautiful phase of life! my very best wishes ~
Oh hip hip hooray! You’ll be the best mama ever. And your wee one will have an unmatched wardrobe for miles around.
xx
Congratulations to the two of you! So exciting! You are going to the be the cutest pregnant mama! Hope to see you at ALT!
oh my goodness, oh my goodness! how exciting. congratulations!!!
ACK!! Congratulations Erin!! How exciting!! (I can’t stop using exclamation marks!!) You’re an amazing person, so I know you’ll be an amazing mom as well!!
xoxo
Congratulations! What wonderful news (and what a stylish and creative baby you’re gonna have!)
Oh fabulous, that’s so exciting ! Congratulations to you both and little one on the way. xox
oh erin- i’m so excited for you and ken! people always say having kids is a life-changing event and it is…for the better. congrats.
Congratulations you gorgeous peeps, beautiful news… :)
Erin, what fantastic news! Congratulations!
Ahhh! Congratulations to you and your husband!! :)
Congratulations Erin! How exciting!
So happy for you and you look absolutely EXTRA adorable. I’m smiling from ear to ear.
since everyone will want to tell you about their babies birth, make sure you take note of only the good stories! congratulations and all the best as you get ready for the times of your life.
Very exciting. Congrats to you both.
well that is exciting news and, although I dont know you personally, I do know that you will be excellent parents. congrats and looking forward to following your progress
so many congratulations, erin. and i love Love LOVE your yellow flower, red dress, and blue tights.
Congratulations! I also just hit my 12 week mark and have started telling people…the wait was killing me. I’m due with twins on the 28th (my first as well). I’ll be excited to see what you do with a nursery!
So happy for you – congrats!
Congratulations!!!!! I could not be any happier for you! What an exciting year it’s going to be. All the best to you, sweetheart! xo, Ally
Erin!!! I’m so very pleased for both of you. I hope you’re feeling okay, and I will be thinking of you during this journey.
Best wishes to you both for a very happy and healthy family!
Congratulations Erin! Best wishes from Italy!
Congratulations! What a special blessing… Love your announcement. Thanks for allowing us to share in your joy!
Congratulations! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy. I’m sure you’ll both be amazing parents, full of fun and imagination.
congratulations! may the journey to parenthood be a joy for both of you x
Oh that’s so so fun! Can’t wait to see what stylish little outfits you put your little one in! Congrats Erin!
CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!!!! I hope you enjoy all the ride with a lot of health and energy.
thanks so much everyone – we’re so lucky to have your support, advice and encouragement! :)
Oh Erin how exciting! I can only echo what the others have said – what an incredibly fun Mama you’ll be! xoxoxo
Best. News. Ever! You are going to be the most adorable preggers! That baby is one lucky little Sesame Seed! Congrats!!! It’s truly magical (commented while nursing my second daughter) ;)
How exciting! Congrats to you both! <3
That is so exciting! Congratulations!
Congrats on your growing family!!
eeeeep! super congrats on your little bundle of love to come – how exciting!
Oh Mama&Papa~GOSH!!! You even have a lil’ baby-bump going on already! This is wonderful news and I am sooo happy for you & Ken! Big Hugs to you both… Congrats’ !
Oh this is so great! Congratulations Erin!!!!! This year is going to be great definitely :)
Yeah yeah yeah! Welcome to the parenting world soon! It’s such a wild ride that you will love and cry over sometimes!
sosoooooo happy for you guys! best thing i’ve seen on the blog yet! <3
i can already say that he/she's gonna pretty much be the coolest kid ever. period.
So very exciting… enjoy every minute of being pregnant!!
Best to you!!
xoxo
congrats erin! youre soo inspiring! one of the best attributes a mother can have <3
OMG…..i know i’ve congratulated you already but these photos are SOOOOOO adorable!!!! Whooo hoo!!! xoxoxoxo
congratulations and welcome to the best club in all the world! you will be amazed at how often and how hard you can laugh (oh-and worry too) :D
Sorry for the delay, but a BIG CONGRATS!!! You will make wonderful parents and I look forward to following your progression. Lots of love and thoughts your way!
Congratulations to the both of you! that is super exciting news!!!
Just saw this! Amazing! Congrats to you two. What an exciting time for you!
Congratulations!!!! I know I’m a bit late but I saw your comment in your ALT post and I paused and thought, “fantastic!”. And the energy WILL come. I couldn’t keep my eyes open for the first 4 months but then it hit! I am like a crazy woman now that I am 6 months along.
Looking forward to following along with your progress!
Oh Erin, I’m so excited for you two!!! You’re gonna be a darn cute and wonderful mama (to a little Leo perhaps!)
erin – i know i’m late in saying this, but congratulations to you & your hubby! i’m so happy for you :) i’m at 32 weeks today…enjoy the time you have while you’re pregnant – it just flies by! and i hope that your pregnancy goes smoothly & that you feel wonderful throughout the next few months.
well hello. ok, so i’m a little late to get the message, but congratulations! as the mother of a gorgeous 15 month old girl, I can’t rave enough about how magical everything about motherhood is. life is sweet and beautiful when you share it with little ones. (ok, sometimes she drives me up the wall, but one of her favourite things at the moment is giving kisses, so i know there’ll be one coming my way when she stops being a terror). enjoy! enjoy! enjoy! xo