finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
August flew by. It just flew. Max’s birthday and then surgery really filled up the days and I never got around to sharing about his birthday celebration! On his actual birthday we spent the morning at the market, then rode the bus around downtown (Jemma’s activity of choice for the day) and then met Pops […]
Today is all about this little sassafras! It’s her first day of preschool so I thought I’d commemorate this fabulous milestone with a little ABCs inspired by Chelsea over at Sunny With a Chance of Sprinkles! I mean, I have to do something other than sit around and cry over my baby. Going to school. […]
Hey ya’ll! Today I’m over at The Pierogie Mama showing off a little non-tutorial of our DIY Annie Sloan Dresser that sits in the breakfast nook. It stores all our cloth napkins, tablecloths, candles and Jemma’s playdough – you know, all the important stuff in life. Pop over and check it out! And if it […]
This evening I sat down and began to think through my Fall. I emailed a “calendar of events” to my mom and Dominic so we’d all be on the same page about the craziness that’s coming up. Because it’s busy ya’ll. I’m gonna have to take it one day at a time, that’s for sure. […]
6th Anniversary Date Night … dress, jc penney’s | pumps, shoedazzle | clutch, hobo | earrings, fossil | cuff, college vintage/don’t remember A few random thoughts today. 1) 2, 190 days. As of August 24th, that’s how long I’ve been married! Thanks honey for putting up with all my crazy for so long :) I […]
Here’s Part One and Part Two. A week ago Max became cast free – yippee! Truly, we were in a good groove with cast life. Max adjusted quickly and figured out crawling and walking just fine with his new accessory. He didn’t seem to itch or get too hot and since it was […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / Heading off to Mimi’s house during Max’s surgery and recovery. Max / / / Home from surgery. Thinks his cast is dumb. Jemma / / / Bubbles will lead you straight to her heart. Max / / / Ignoring […]
I promised over on Instagram to eventually share the recipe for this fabulousness and would you look at me, here I am following through. High five! I’ve been making Dutch Babies for years. And why they are called that, I’ll never know. I think they are more commonly known as German pancakes. Anyways, they’re awesome. […]
Last night I packed up a picnic and we made our way downtown for music in the park. Our church was hosting a benefit concert to support the employees of a restaurant that had recently burned down since they’ve been displaced from their livelihood. Great idea, huh? With crisp, warm air blowing we settled next […]
This week has been the lull before the storm. What storm? Well, you know, the whole back to school, transition to Fall, PSL take me home kind of storm. I’m hesitantly excited. To settle into our new schedule. The hesitance comes from my wondering how little I still feel. Like, shouldn’t my mom be taking […]
A few months ago a dear friend of mine was on pregnancy bed rest. So lame, but oh so important to her and baby’s health. I wasn’t close by so I couldn’t stop by with dinner or cookies or take her son for an afternoon, so instead, I packed up a surprise box of goodies […]