Katie Cox

Katie Cox
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Katie Cox grew up in small town Iowa. After graduating college, she married her college sweetheart, Ben, who happens to be the funniest, sweetest and most handsome guy she knows. Katie became a momma for the first time in August 2009 to her adorable son Drake and again in March of 2012 to her sweet little boy Charlie. Katie blogs at Happy Where I Stand where she shares both heartfelt and hilarious stories from the front line of motherhood.

Dear 25-Year-Old Self

This is what I wish I would have known five years ago. Dear 25-Year-Old Self, I see how you look longingly at pregnant women. I know how every time another friend shares with you that they are expecting...

Count the Kicks

On  August 1, 2009 a 7lb 6oz baby boy made his grand entrance into this world, surprising his parents by arriving 2 weeks early. His birth and delivery was uneventful and much easier than...

Hospital Bag Must Haves

Do a quick Google search of  'packing hospital bag' and you will stumble upon list upon list of all the must have items to take with you when you give birth. Having packed a...

A Year of Dates

Instead of exchanging gifts this year at Christmas, my husband and I decided we were going to give a gift that we can enjoy all year long - a year of dates. We have committed to...

Making Christmas Traditions For Your Family

Christmas to me is all about celebrating the birth of Jesus, spending time with family and friends and traditions.  As a child, I  loved holiday traditions. I always looked forward to Thanksgiving afternoon when we would...

Keeping the Meaning of the Season in Gift Giving

I love Christmas! What a fun and joyful season. After we celebrated our oldest son's 1st Christmas (where he was spoiled rotten by us and every other member of our family) My husband and I  knew...

Five Things I Have Learned as a Second Time Mom!!

 In March, our family welcomed  our 2nd son, Charlie, to our family.  I would be lying if I said I did not worry about how bringing a new baby into our life would affect...