Parenting Giggles
Since yesterday’s post was so serious, today I thought I would have a little fun. Also, I needed to remind myself of the comedy that accompanies parenthood since I had to eat burnt toast this morning...
View ArticleBroccoli Black Olive Stuffed Bread
A true staple at our family parties is a variety of stuffed bread. Pepperoni, Broccoli, Spinach, and more – my Grandma and Mom have always made them as an appetizer. I can’t say that I have figured...
View ArticleDIY Handprint Valentine’s Crafts
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendingTheLove #CollectiveBias Living far away from family is hard – especially when you have...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
one. tiny ballerina. Annabelle had her first REAL ballet class this week and for real… I think this is going to be her jam. She hung onto her dance teacher’s every word like it was the most important...
View ArticleShrimp and Scallops in Prosciutto Tomato Cream Sauce
Original Post from April 2011 on Mrs. Bear’s Tasty Fare Photo from PENNE ALLA VODKA Ree Drummond The Pioneer Woman After our Celebrity Cruise last week, Brandon and I were craving something warm,...
View ArticleIt’s Not the First Time
What do you do when you can feel your anxiety building, your temper worsening, and your patience shortening a little more each day? Exercise, deep breathing, yoga, a glass of wine, bubble bath – you...
View ArticleHow to Prepare Your Child for a Sibling
Start early. As soon as we knew that we were definitely having a baby, we started telling Annabelle she was going to be a big sister. I wanted to prepare her as much as possible for the huge change...
View ArticleLife Lately
If someone could send me a shirt that says TEAM NO SLEEP to let the world know why I suddenly look five years older that would be great. I don’t think I’ve had more than two hours of a solid sleep in...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
After what feels like the longest week ever, I couldn’t be happier that it’s Friday. I really don’t know how I made it considering how little I’ve slept, but maybe it’s safe to say that my body is just...
View ArticleEasy Guacamole
Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt 1/2 tablespoon pepper 1 jalapeno, seeds/rib removed, diced 1 1/2...
View ArticleCrab Bruschetta
{Original Post published 4/14/2010} Inspired by our trip to San Francisco – here is my rendition of Crab Bruschetta from the tasty appetizer my husband and I ordered at Pompei’s Grotto in Fisherman’s...
View ArticleTurkey Meatloaf Muffins
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KetchupWithFrenchs #CollectiveBias I’ve been trying to convince my toddler to eat my famous...
View ArticleOur Polka Dot Ballerina
Dance Me Daddy One of my favorite Saturday night memories of us as a little family will forever be when a two year old Annabelle looked at Brandon and said, “Dance me Daddy.” He looked to me for a...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil OR 1/2 cup applesauce 2 cups bananas, mashed 1...
View ArticleSoy Now What?
If you’ve been reading my blog for the last couple of weeks, you know we’ve not been sleeping much. Ailey wakes up every 1.5 – 2 hours and I average about 4 hours of shut-eye myself. The lack of sleep...
View ArticleFriday Favorites: Rebecca Mail
TGIF!! I’m so ready for Brandon to be home with us for two days. Sleep is a luxury I’ve not had in a long time and my diet has been turned upside down for Ailey’s possible soy intolerance. So, after...
View ArticleZucchini Gratin
This dish was inspired by my mom’s sauteed veggies that she makes in the summer alongside angel hair pasta. She tosses lots of bright vegetables into a skillet with olive oil and cooks them until they...
View ArticleSurviving A Sleep Regression
You know, I’d like to say we survived the four-month sleep regression, but at six months Ailey is still going through something of the sort. From the time she was born, she followed a nice schedule of...
View ArticleA Special Valentine’s Day Announcement
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in the baby carriage. I can’t believe I can finally shout it from the rooftops – MY SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW ARE HAVING A BABY!!! I feel like...
View ArticleHow Having Children Changed My Marriage
You quench my heart, and love, you quench my mind. Having children is the ultimate way to put a marriage through a ringer. Between sleepless nights and toddler tantrums, your nerves can become fried...
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