Kisses for …
Kisses for Jemma Kisses for Mama It’s lovely to be so loved. Slobber and all.
Escape from the Papsan
Jemma …You are getting so close to crawling! We plopped you in the papasan today, you saw auntie’s dog running around the yard and you were hell bent on finding him. I distracted you for a few minutes to snap these darling pictures. You are growing up in front of my eyes, little girl, and […]
Links to Love
Zulily has HABA toys – a Jemma favorite – on special through May 14th. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can through this link (if you purchase something, I’ll get a credit, which is swell). Then, happy HABA shopping (and all the other fantastic specials Zulily has). I’m going to whip up these Peanut […]
Macadamia Chicken & Coconut Pilaf
For Mother’s Day, Dominic and my sisters made the most amazing dinner … Macadamia Chicken & Coconut Pilaf It is a keeper recipe, highly HIGHLY recommended!
BabyLegs Review & Giveaway
When the weather gets chilly … and I mean, when isn’t it in the Northwest? You know what I reach for? BABYLEGS! BabyLegs are pretty fabulous. They add that extra layer of cozy and make diaper changes a breeze. Jemma is a fan for their style. I’m a fan for their functionality. Ok, ok … […]
A Week With No Nanny …
Our nanny is out of town for a few weeks. We’re praying like crazy that she returns. Because we love her. She has promised that she will :) So, I’m not too worried. While she’s away, I have some fabulous days off (unpaid thanks to my maternity leave wiping out all my vacation and sick […]
Steppin’ Out {5.8.11}
During our walk downtown on Mother’s Day we snapped some family photos. Of course, I didn’t think about taking any detailed shots, so you’ll have to use your imagination about all the specifics. Baby J was really the star as Daddy and I weren’t dressed too special. Jemma was sporting a new dress from the […]
Happy Mother’s Day
We had a lovely, fun-filled day … Delicious breakfast Church A walk downtown Snuggles Presents and, best of all JUST BEING TOGETHER! Here’s a sneak peak of our fun: I am a blessed mama. Happy Mother’s Day to you all and a very special shout out to my dear Mom who means the world to […]
7 Months
Oh, darling girl … could you be any more precious? We took these pictures last weekend right before your bedtime. You light up for the camera and know just what to do :) Big smiles, silly faces and lots of personality! As soon as we walked inside you melted in tired tears and we snuggled […]
Bloggers for Birth Kits
Earlier this week I mentioned the Bloggers for Birth Kits campaign going on at The Mommyhood Memos. This campaign helped me decide on the perfect Mother’s Day gift … For my 1st Mother’s Day, I treated myself with a priceless present – I bought 5 birth kits for mamas and babies in Papua New Guinea. Why? Because […]
Another Day, Another Dollar
42 months ago, Dominic and I started a long journey. It was October 2007 and we were newlyweds. We had just moved into our first apartment, put our honeymoon on my faithful(?) MasterCard and we were ready to live it up. We were DINKs (double income, no kids) and life was our oyster. […]