finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
When I woke up on September 9th there were tears in my eyes.Tears of joy.Tears of lost moments.Tears of contentment.Tears of love.You were one month old and I couldn’t fathom how time had passed so quickly. A mere month ago you were snuggled tightly in my womb. Thirty short days ago we were physically connected. […]
Oh, sweet babies … Life is calm when we’re wrapped tight together. I see your sweet smile. I hear your tiny breathes. I feel your warm self. For so long you were bundled inside of me. It only seems right to be bundled together now. You’re close to my heart. Right where you belong. Babywearing […]
Mr. Max … Over the last month we’ve had a blast embracing the uniqueness of your extra thumb! Daddy thinks you may be an extra talented baseball pitcher someday and your grandpa is hoping you take up golf. I love holding your little hand and feeling the extra grasp, it couldn’t be any sweeter :) […]
My sweet girl, Do you see that picture? Those glimmering eyes, cheeky grin, and wild hair, oh my! I love ever speckle of you! We visited the market last week and you had so much fun pointing out animals, trying your first snow cone, and filling your skirt’s pockets with rocks. Not to mention the […]
Ah … baby snuggles :) Thanks to Jeni, I’m getting in some extras today! When it comes to mothering two – I’ll take all the advice I can get and Jeni’s has some great thoughts to share on boosting the sibling love and managing the 2 kids versus 1 mama ratio :) Plus, I’m hoping […]
My baby sister and I were pretty much inseparable this summer. She was Jemma and I’s “Hannie Nanny” – the perfect helper, cook, and best friend. Sadly, she’s back at college now so texts, emails, surprise packages, and Skype are our main mode of communication. Speaking of surprise packages … someone may be getting one […]
It’s fun for me to know other mama’s who have a toddler girl and little boy – it’s like we’re in a special club together! Julia is one of the fabulous mamas I met through Natural Parents Network. I’ve been able to get to know her even better through participating in her Preparing for Birth […]
… at the theme for Jemma’s 2nd birthday party! Can you believe Miss Jemma is turning 2 in just a few weeks? For a long time I thought we’d plan a TWO-ti Fruitti birthday party for her second birthday, but we swapped ideas for a few reasons. 1) Fruit isn’t locally in season in October […]
Remember when I promised that Bianca would be back to share her culinary expertise? Well … today’s the day. Get ready to rush out the door for a fresh zucchini so you too can enjoy these scrumptious zucchini cakes! – – – – – Hi all! If you are a Pinterest addict like I am, […]
I can’t rave enough about the quality and beauty of my FOTOstrap. I’m absolutely smitten! Here’s why … A company based on giving is always a winner – check out Fotolanthropy Environmentally friendly materials – 100% leather and organic cotton duck fabric Manufactured in the good ol’ USA Personalization option – hello? Talk about a […]
Check out this rad button? I’m going to give you all fair warning on this post. If you aren’t feeling the placenta love – read no further. I know I have some family and friend readers who might think twice about our relationship after the placenta report. Then again, I know I have some super […]