Welcome to the new look of Mommy Daddy Blog! After tons of behind-the-scenes Photoshopping, coding, editing, and re-editing, it’s finally complete! And it only took us two months! Who knew that having a newborn baby would multiply the amount of time it takes you to do everything! We’re just glad to finally get it released! We were growing tired with certain aspects of the old theme, as I’m about to explain.
After Boogie was born, we wanted to somehow incorporate him into our header. This blog is about him after all. So since we were going with the whole “cartoon” thing, we thought we’d see if we could find a cartoon couple with a cartoon baby. So we headed back to where we found the original pregnant cartoon couple you used to see in our header, and found that the designer had also created the exact same couple with a baby. We thought, “Perfect!” But the more and more we stared at the pictures of the pregnant cartoon couple and the cartoon couple with the baby, the more and more we grew tired of both of them. It just wasn’t us. We felt as if we were hiding behind these cartoon figures. We felt like they made Mommy Daddy Blog impersonal.
So looking back at the “family photoshoot” we took while on one of our visits to Chicago, we thought, “Hmm, how about we use one of these pictures and just scrap the whole cartoon thing.” After a little dabbling around in Photoshop, we brought that idea to reality. And we LOVE it! Our header represents us. It’s who we are.
But wait, there was a problem though. The color scheme we had going on with our clothes in the picture didn’t exactly match the brown colors in our old theme. So we decided to overhaul the whole look of Mommy Daddy Blog. We didn’t know that it would take two months to complete though! Boogie is now TWICE the size he was in that picture!
And finally, what’s that saying again? “Give credit where credit is due.” With that being said, I honestly cannot take credit for any of this. Mommy, being the amazing web designer that she is, designed everything from the ground up. Seriously, the woman has skills! One day she hopes to be a professional web designer (aka make some cash flow from it), so she’s currently working on putting a portfolio together. If you’d like your blog redesigned, or just want your current design tweaked a little, feel free to drop her an e-mail!
Alright I’m through rambling now. Go ahead and take a look around. What do you think of the new look?





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I love it here. You are seriously talented girl! I cannot believe you have time to do this – I was a zombie most of the time as a new mommy.
Ooh this is dope, you have so MERCH talent, Sheena! And just so you know, I am a regular visitor to this site now. I think the seagull accent was also from your Chicago trip? lol.
WOW!!! I love it! Terrific job Sheena…like anyone woulda thought Greg had anything to do with it anyway! LOL!! I want a cute blog too! I think we need to talk business! I really like the colors you chose and the header is really nice. It is COMPLETE now.
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The new site looks great!! I love the new colors and the design.. What a great job!!!
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It’s quite cute!! You guys did an awesome job.
I love the soft colors.
Love your new theme! You both did a great job and I’m glad you chose a picture of your family versus a cartoon image. Much more personal, plus I love seeing pictures of your handsome little man!
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Love it!! I agree, your family picture makes it more personal. We get to stare at the faces behind this beautiful site. Sheliza is too funny, Greg we know you’re there for support..lol! Sheena, honey you rock!!
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I LOVE IT!!! I think it looks just great, Sheena I didn’t know you were a web designer, I actually was doing a program for web design (with the Art Institute Online) and it turned out to be a giant mess so I’m currently looking for another course. How cool, I may have to get at ya soon
Great pic guys!
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Evening, Your new look for the site is fabulous! It is also easier to read and navigate. Way to go!
Cindi
love the new look! you’re all color coordinated and thangs too
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I LURVE it! Totally you and so cute. I def need some tweaking done on my blog. Sheena you can bet I’ll be contacting you! I need to get the new button to replace the old button I have. You should make a button promotes you do web design. You know I’d put it on my blog!
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Love the new layout! And your son is getting so big. He’s to cute =)
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Love the new layout. The colors are soothing. Let me know when you have your new button designed so I can add it to my blog.
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Love the updates! I wish I was as skilled as you Sheena. I may have to start saving my dough for a re-haul of my family and author blog!
Love the new layout!!!!
Wow Sheena, you did a great job. I liked the other layout but this one is so much brighter and more fitting to you guys. I love how Boogie is in the header!
I love the new look! Beautiful colors. Thanks for visiting List Mama Blog!
Jen
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Love the colours.
It looks great!
I was wondering when you were going to update your header to include little Boogie. I love it! Everything is so bright and cheery! Great job!
thx for stopping by. And yes after looking at what I had it just started to look boring. I love your header.
Sheena, you’re my (s)hero! I gotta step up my web design game, lol. Seriously though…you are good!
and i love your ‘green things’ section on the sidebar
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Love it!!!
I just realized it’s a scrapbooking theme! Actually, my sister pointed it out to me. Cute.
The site looks great, as does the content. Nicely done!
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Hey Sheena!
I just thought I would stop by. I just responded to the email that you sent me 2873128 months ago. LOL.
I love this layout! You have the most adorable family and Boogie is a doll. You just don’t know how happy I am for you!
Sheena’s layouts never cease to amaze me! The site looks great as usual. I love the color scheme
The layout is just as adorable as Boogie. You have a beautiful family
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The new design really does look great! It’s fresh and lively, and I think it was a great move to include your photo in the header. As a graphic designer who loves to tweak, tweak, tweak, I know how long it can take to pull it all together to a design you love. You really did a great job!
The new design really does look great! It’s fresh and lively, and I think it was a great move to include your photo in the header. As a graphic designer who loves to tweak, tweak, tweak, I know how long it can take to pull it all together to a design you love. You really did a great job!
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