Sharing my life from son up 'til son down
One of my favorite bloggers Becky, over at Olives 'n Wine, does a little segment she calls "Treat Yourself Tuesday". Becky really encourages her readers to take the time to be nice to yourself everyday. From using a fancy paper straw with your water at lunch to booking an impromptu massage, no gesture can ever be too big or too small when it comes to your own well-being and happiness. As a mama ... [ Read More ]
Hello friends. I hope you all had a healthy and happy weekend! It's Monday over here and it definitely feels like it. Greg's car got towed away this morning with a completely dead battery, Nathan spilled his bright red smoothie all over my new area rug and then proceeded to use a entire roll of toilet paper to overflow the toilet! All before 9:00am making us late for school and feeling very ... [ Read More ]
Recently I was selected by PearTree Greetings to be one of their blogging "Pearistas". I couldn't be any more excited to be partnered up with this awesome company. If you don't already know, PearTree specializes in keep-worthy photo cards, invitations, announcements and stationery for weddings, holidays and all of life's special moments. I searched high and low this past Christmas to find my ... [ Read More ]
I hope you all had a great weekend...it sounded like it was a cold or snowy one by a lot of you! I hope I can send some warm weather to those of you who are in need of it. If it doesn't make it your way the door is always open for a visit to So Cal :) We had a really nice weekend. It was a great mix of fun and productivity. Greg and I went out for an early date night on Friday and we ... [ Read More ]
It's been awhile since I've linked up for a 5 on Friday with Darci from The Good Life Blog, so I thought I would jump right back in and post some of my 5 new favorite items that have made their way into my life thanks to Santa (or thanks to me making a good wish list for Santa haha). So without further ado, here are 5 of my new Friday Favorites... {ONE} I am pretty sure I am becoming that ... [ Read More ]
Whew...anyone else kind of glad all the holiday hoopla is over? Don't get me wrong we had a WONDERFUL Christmas, but it sure exhausting playing Santa Claus. I took a ton of photos on my real camera for once, but I'm just going to be honest here, I don't have the energy to go through them right now. I'll keep the memories in my head, and the photos on my camera (until the day I have time to edit ... [ Read More ]
My true love gave to me...six years of laughter, fiiiiiive gooooolden riiiiings (I wish), four years with Nathan, three different houses, two years with Shane, and a partridge in a pear tree. It's pretty incredible how much life can change in a relatively short amount of time. The holidays are always a time of reflection and last night I did just that while browsing through the family blog I ... [ Read More ]
Well I was going to write this post earlier today, but was still in a cookie party coma. The sugar (alcohol) haze has lifted and I am excited to share some of my party staple must-haves. This is my 5th year in a row hosting a cookie and ornament exchange with my girlfriends. I try to host 2-3 parties a year (kiddie parties not included), and have come up with some of my favorite items that are ... [ Read More ]
So what do you think...like the new look? Part of my 2014 goals is to give this blog a little more love, and what better way to do that than with a makeover!!? I've been wanting a custom blog design for the longest time, but wasn't really ready to shell out the big bucks to have one made for me. You guys...I got my custom blog after all. Becca from www.jumpingjaxdesigns.com, you are so ... [ Read More ]
I can remember this exact time last year so well. I was struggling with my weight and making every excuse imaginable for why all those extra pounds were sticking to me from both pregnancies. I thought I was eating healthy, I was counting calories, I was going to the gym when I had time...but it just HAD to be that my metabolism changed. I couldn't think of any other reason why nothing was ... [ Read More ]