finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™and Huggies, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HuggiesSwimmers http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.“ Last week we had the opportunity to visit Wild Waves Theme Park for a fun day in the sun … which is not always guaranteed in the Northwest. Fun […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma / / / This girl loves cupcakes. Especially pretty ones like this scrumptious strawberry milkshake one. Max / / / Just a little mama snack during pedicures.
This post could not be more unrelated – something fun and something to make you think. That’s how these days of mothering go though, wouldn’t you agree? Lots and lots of fun which is often closely related to messes and then the things that make you step back and really think and pray and trust […]
The other day during one of our “please chill out and get a grip” just for fun baths, I decided to interview Jemma. She’s been talking up a storm lately and saying some of the darndest things. Some of our current favorites are how she says “soooo crunchy!” when describing food – namely cookies and […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Yep, obviously got a little behind. I actually contemplated quitting, but after scrolling through the year thus far I decided I really wanted to finish. So, here’s a whopping big post of the last month. I had to scrounge on my iPhone for […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rite Aid Tugaboos diapers. Two in diapers is quite the adventure. I know a few mamas out there who have even experienced three in diapers and I literally have no idea how they do it. As is, I change at least 15 diapers every […]
Oh, Max, your silly mama has gotten behind. That means three months in one post :) Let’s see … you’ve been a busy little dude! There is no doubt about that! Crawling – bear crawls are your specialty AND climbing up the stairs in record speed. Plus, you’re an eating machine – green beans, bananas, […]
It was our fourth nap attempt. Almost an hour into the actual beginning of nap time. That means 4 rounds of story, Bible, prayers, hugs + kisses, milk, music and lights out. As I calmly looked down at my blonde haired firecracker I said, “It’s time to rest, close your eyes, go to sleep and […]
Coveting / / / these. Imagining / / / a world where DIYs happened much quicker and with less effort than they do in real life. Asking / / / why I stay up so late. I mean, 11:15, Gretchen? Really? Why are you up? Oh, that’s right … season 3 of Pretty Little Liars […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Warner Bros. When it comes to holidays and celebrations our family is all about going big. Birthdays aren’t just days – they’re weeks (sometimes we even talk it into being a month of celebration)! Holidays like Father’s Day is definitely a weekend worth of […]
If you haven’t downloaded the Beautiful Mess app for iPhone, your picture life is not living to the fullest. I’m mildly obsessed. I mean … here’s a peek at what it can do. Lovin’ it! I attended a favorite things party last week. You take 4 of your favorite items, $6 or less, and when […]