finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4 /// 5 /// 6 /// 7 Every year I question getting a traditional tree. Now … Dominic won’t have any of my Christmas tree shenanigans, he’ll forever be the man haulin’ the family to the u-cut farm, but that doesn’t stop me from wishing for a year with […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Oh the holidays you’ve been mega fun for these two. Lots of hot cocoa + magical (and freezing) moments picking out our Christmas tree. Overnight Miss Jem decided that it was cool to color in the lines – WOW! And this boy, have […]
Last night my littles set out their shoes for St. Nick’s check in … the 6th is his special day, you know. I wrote a bit about the history and meaning behind St. Nicholas Day over at Baby Gizmo and am so excited to be starting this new tradition with the kids. We explained to […]
It took me somewhere between 13 and 15 months post-baby, but I’ve finally fallen into a rhythm with life. Honestly, I roll my eyes and dare I say, judge a bit (so sorry, but true), when I hear of new mom’s returning to their workout schedules and cooking gourmet meals with an itty bitty around. […]
This article is sponsored by hello products (click to see them all!), a special thank you to them for adding a little breath of super friendly fresh to my family’s holiday season. Is it just me or are gifts for the mister especially difficult? Don’t get me wrong – I know exactly what he wants […]
Here’s some breaking news – parenting a threenager is R-O-U-G-H. Like, there are moments where I’m all, “Can I get a return or exchange? I need the calmer model, stat!” Feel me? I mean, it’s mostly always awesome having a three year old, but I share about all the goodness often enough so I’m here […]
Welcome to the greatly anticipated 4th annual Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Event!! There are 46 blogs that are giving away cloth diapering prize packages $50+! Make sure you enter here and then hop to all the others!! There are thousands in fluffy prizes to be won! This year, there are also two HUGE Grand Prize […]
source In my dreams, this is my Thanksgiving centerpiece. In reality we’ve got so much food filling the table, there is no place for a pumpkin display … and that deserves ample thanks! And a few more noteworthy thanks for today. This barely chips the iceberg. This mama has so much to be thankful for! […]
Yesterday was the big day! My sweet baby sister married her dashing boyfriend of four years and she’s off to begin her new life as an officer’s wife. I’m so proud, pushing back tears and truly honored to have been a part of their beautiful wedding. Hannah Pinterested and planned ever since their engagement […]
In the last few months I’ve been reevaluating my commitments and allowing many things to take a backseat or go on to my “someday, but not today” list. My La Leche League leadership training was one of the things I chose to let go. Sadly, it just wasn’t fitting into our family right now. […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 This here is THE favorite chair. It encourages lots of sharing practice :) And the way Max chooses to get out when he is done is plain ol’ hilarious. Instead of turning and crawling down he arches he back and slides … /// […]