I still like bootcut jeans best (does that make me unfashionable?). I hope not. I recently went to GAP and tried on every single women's style of jeans (except jean leggings and skinnies). I immediately KNEW that the Long & Lean style was my favorite. The mid-rise waist is a mama's friend and the fitted […]
Our family isn't BIG into television or movies. During the day, we prefer to craft, bake, hike, sing, dance, wander, and talk. That said, we recently had our very first "family movie night" - and it was a success. We watched "Ramona & Beezus" to celebrate [almost] finishing the series of 8 books. The film […]
If you asked me to list off my hobbies, I'd include "taking pictures" as one of them. I'm not a professional (at all), but I do like to be behind the lens - especially when my little girls are on the other side. Someday I'd like to take a hands-on workshop with an artsy photographer. […]
Our 4-year-old isn't quite reading yet, but she's close. She knows all of her letters and many of the accompanying sounds. She recognizes some words and memorizes short books. She is on her way to the magic of literacy! I hope to be even more intentional about teaching her reading, writing, and 'rithmetic once we're […]
Some of our best friends recently had their 1st baby [see left]. Don't you just love it when your friends have babies? Now they finally GET IT when there is noise in the background on the phone or you show up to dinner with a macaroni noodle on your shirt. Check out the adorable canvas […]
If you know a nursing mom, then you know a nursing mom who needs a new nursing bra. Here's why. Nursing bras are expensive so most moms only have 1 or 2. Nursing bras also don't last forever so moms of multiples often have bras that have lost their gumption if you know what I […]
I love giving gifts all throughout the year. It's a thrill to brainstorm gift ideas for family & friends (I have a running list)...and then to figure out ways to surprise people with the things they want/need the most. I like receiving gifts too, but that's not as important. In fact, I wouldn't mind at […]
Remember my post about neighbors? I have quite a few really nice ones. There's Jennifer. Her house has been deemed as "the party house"...by her five kids. The house has lots of toys, lots of snacks, a sandbox, a grassy place to play, and...a warm & hospitable host. Also, meet Ashlie. She's super sweet. I […]