finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
This is Jemma’s new phrase. I hear it a few days each day or so and it melts my heart. Especially since it’s accompanied by a giant leg squeeze, kiss or bear hug. I mean, she is awesome. Like, throw all the tantrums you want kiddo, just as long as you ask to “swuggin” me […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Parent’s Choice Overnight Baby Diapers. This month I embarked upon my 31st month of diapering. It’s been a wild ride filled with fluffy bums, messes, research, lots of laundry and a hefty dose of trial and error. Diapering children definitely has a learning curve […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / We broke out the “outside chalk” this week. Jem. is. a. fan. Max / / / Incessant giggles came from this boy during his first swing adventure. Jemma / / / Kids start smiling for pictures when they […]
CHURCH … dress, target | lace cardigan, pink blush I first wore this dress when I was 32 weeks pregnant with Max. I love love love maternity clothes and other closet treasures pieces that can transition through life with me. It’s good for my pocketbook and it’s equally good for my self-esteem. This dress is […]
I’ve always been a breakfast girl. French toast, yes! Pancakes, even better! Toast with apricot jam, one of my favorite! But recently, I’ve come to realize that I feel much better throughout the day if I start it off with a protein rich breakfast. Hence, the birth of a Starbuck’s copycat – the Sausage and […]
Leah is at it again. I pretty much stare at my inbox most of the day waiting for a fab email from her witty mind. It’s besties like her that make the rough days less rough and the good days more awesome. Today was no disappointment. – – – – – It should be noted […]
a little project, goodwill silver platter painted with chalkboard paint and “what was intended for harm, he made good” genesis 50:20 | my after nap babies | the newest member of our family, socks c/o blabla | this man loves to eat | making cookies can be messy | loving on theo c/o blabla | […]
I’m sure you’ve noticed, but I did it! I got a fresh new look and am oh so happy with how light and fabulous it is. Plus, taking the short{er} hair plunge seemed worthwhile when I had a good 12 inches to send off to Locks of Love. Have long hair yourself? Have you thought […]
Lately we’ve accomplished a few projects that are really making us feel settled. It has been coming slowly because we’ve been doing other boring house things like installing a garage door opener, addings window screens, placing curtain rods, buying appliances (also known as necessary money pits) and having a front door peep hole added. It’s […]
It’s been a lovely little break from blog land! I definitely need to do this more often. Unplugging is a great feeling, very peaceful and calm … even if I did stumble along the way and Instagram a few pics and catch up on Call the Midwife. During my week off I took the chance […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / Making cake. Chocolate to be exact. Her favorite. Max / / / Jemma’s old nanny came to visit (she’s practically part of the family) and loved on Max a bit. He may be half thinking that it would be […]