Aerie Smocked Midi Dress curated on LTK

This long weekend with my boys was exactly what my heart needed. ❤️ the last few weeks have been so unbelievably busy I feel like I haven’t had a second to just be. Grateful for slower days filled with giggles, snacks, Dino Ranch and snuggles. #familyphotos #plussizefashion #boymom #bumpstyle #babybump #fashionstyle #fashionblogger #plussizedress #maternitystyle #familypictures #familyphotosoutfits #momof3 #momblogger #momfashion #momsofinstagram #LTKcurves

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Aerie Smocked Midi Dress | American Eagle Outfitters (US & CA)

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A dress so perfect, I already bought two more colors. 😬😬😬

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Leopard print top paired with leggings!

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Obsessed with this phone shot during tonight’s family photos

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Plus size date night dress 🥰

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Wear the damn crop top. Or bodycon dress. Or bikini. Or whatever the hell else you want.

Every body is a good body. Embrace the one you have today. ❤️

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Amazing thriller! One of the best books I’ve read

I'll hold you in my lovin' arms
But I'll let you fly free
Hummingbird, hummingbird
Now your heart beats in me 💜

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Ellie is 1 month old! (Or she was about 10 days ago 😂)

She loves snuggling up on Daddy’s chest, having her hands in front of her face, her swing and watching her big brothers. ❤️

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The Ploeger Family Zoo let some animals out on the town last night. Of course they needed their zookeeper with them to make sure they stayed in line. 🤣 these costumes were so easy & so fun! Hope you have the best Halloween! 👻🎃

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We’re all excited for the first day of fall. 🍂🍂🍂

This fall cardigan just gives me all the heart eyes. 😍😍

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I’m sure @kelseyadmirephotography’s version of this will be a million times better, but I couldn’t wait to share this dress. ❤️ I’m honestly SO over dressing the bump in summer clothes but this dress made me pretty dang happy. Perfect choice for family photos today & can easily transition for so many other things! Weddings, work, etc!

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Spent the day with my oldest boy and my heart has never been so full ❤️

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Spent today in the country with Matt’s family & it was just the best. Cooper obsessed over his great grandpa like usual and Andrew experienced fireworks for the first time. Seeing them grow is so dang fun!
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So excited for a 3 day weekend with my boys ❤️
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I linked all my current favorite @target dresses on this photo. Every time I go, I just want to buy everything. Thankfully I resist knowing this belly is only going to get bigger. 😂 #liketkit #LTKbump #LTKcurves #LTKunder50 @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/3iRqO

Cooper Chase, you have the most contagious smile. ❤️
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Updated our bedding & am obsessed! Makes our room look so put together & isnt “too girly” 😂
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Cooper Chase. You’ve been through so much all ready in these 8 and a half months you’ve been in this world. From your NICU stay to your gtube to all the hearing tests and now eye tests too. But no matter what, we think you’re just the most perfect boy in the world. ❤️ I shared on stories today that Cooper was getting an eye exam. He has an eye condition called nystagmus. Essentially, his eyes move back and forth involuntarily. The good news is that he will most likely find a way to focus on his own. His brain will start to connect the dots of what makes them slow enough to focus. Right now it looks like it’s going to be either looking up or down for him. We’ll see if that changes as he gets older. 🤷🏻‍♀️ it may also mean glasses at a much earlier age than most, but we all know he’d look dang cute in just about anything! It is something that I’m sure will have an affect on his life, but I never want him to think of it as a problem either. I felt the same way when he was showing signs of hearing loss. All I want is for him to love the body he’s been given. ❤️
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Date day was seriously the best idea I’ve ever had! Matt had Friday off and it was an easy day for me to take off so we sent the kids to daycare & spent the day together. We went to breakfast, ikea, Boulevard Brewery and lunch all before coming home for a few hours before getting the kiddos. It was honestly just what my soul needed. Sometimes when we’re so busy raising two kids, it’s easy to forget that Matt isn’t only my husband and a father, but he is truly my best friend. We laughed and talked and held hands & it just all made me so dang happy. 🥰
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This exact leather jacket is no longer available, but I’ve linked similar! I’m obsessed with this sweater but to get this fit, I had to size down 2. Otherwise, the sleeves were HUGE. #liketkit #LTKcurves #LTKunder100 #LTKshoecrush @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/3aAW2

Making my sons match me is probably my new favorite thing. 🥰 and probably Matt’s too since it’s colts gear.
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It’s really starting to warm up in KC so this sweater may be too late, but I’m obsessed. 🥰 what can I say? Cream colored sweaters have my heart. ❤️
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Here’s hoping this is a start of regular fashion posts 🤞🏼 postpartum body image has been so tough for me this time around. With Andrew, I was 20 pounds below prepregnancy weight within a few months. This go around I’m at my prepregnancy weight but my body is so different. I suddenly am carrying more weight in my belly which is new to me. I’ve been hard on myself basically every single day as I get dressed. I used to look forward to pairing pieces together to make an outfit each day. Over the last few months, I’ve dreaded it. Which is why I’ve avoided posting on here as much. Why share things when they aren’t making you feel your best?? So I’ve set out to find things that make me feel good in this body. The one that went through hell to give us Cooper so quickly after giving us Andrew. I want to learn to love the body I’m in rather than thinking about the one I want. ❤️ Once I saw this top, I immediately wanted it. And all day today I felt put together and cute so I’d call it a win. It’s also only $20 which is just a real win. 🥰
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To infinity & beyond! ❤️ My heart seriously can’t take how dang cute these two are.
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Slow dancing with you is still my favorite thing to do. ❤️ Matt & I met just before Valentine’s Day back in 2012 so this time of year always feels special. We usually don’t do a ton to celebrate... just a card telling each other how much we love each other and quality time together. This year, Matt’s at the firehouse so I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day snuggled up with my other two favorite guys today. 🥰
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Happy Monday! We officially close on our house tomorrow & I am so dang excited, but also a little nervous since it is our first home. 🙃 We are moving in 2 weeks! Any tips on helping our boys adjust to their new home?!
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An all black outfit with my @spanx faux leather leggings is one of my very favorite outfits 😍 so comfy, but chic at the same time. #liketkit #LTKunder100 #LTKVDay @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/36P4P

New favorite book for the boys 🥰 #liketkit #LTKbaby #LTKkids @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/35nkW

Andrew had too much fun sledding to take a picture with me, but Cooper & my nephew did. ❤️ it was so much fun today seeing Andrew sled for the first time today!
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