Greetings from Destin!
Today should be a beautiful day here in Florida. The sun is shining, there is a little breeze, and I only felt a few rain drops early this morning. I’m excited to spend time with my little family...
View ArticleMonday Musings
As we head back to Georgia, I can’t help but feel so incredibly thankful my husband arranged this getaway for our family. We have a lot going on this summer and this was our only chance to come to the...
View ArticleHello New England!
From the south to the north, my girls and I have been quite the travelers. Yesterday morning we were driving back from Florida and now we are settling in at my parents house in Connecticut. Once again...
View Article5 Tips for Babies & Toddlers at the Beach
Are you planning a trip to the beach with your baby or toddler? We just came back from a long weekend in Florida with two girls under 4 and things surely have changed since we first brought Annabelle...
View ArticleEnough of Me
Lately I don’t feel like there is enough of me to go around. I imagine myself as an octopus, stretching my 8 limbs in every direction, but never being able to grab a hold onto anything. I have 100%...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
one. floral favorites. I’m loving the floral patterns this season everywhere – floral skirts, floral shirts, floral dresses and more. I want them ALL. This dress is a similar style to my dress above...
View ArticleWeekend Recap
hello again Monday. After a fantastic baby shower for my sister yesterday, the last thing I wanted to do was stay up all night with Ailey. But it happened. The poor girl has teeth coming in every other...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Family in the Sun { Giveaway }
Did you know sun can penetrate your clothing? Most people don’t realize that 1 in 5 Americans will have some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Most people also don’t realize one severe sunburn as...
View ArticleDIY Handprint Salt Dough Hearts
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OurCaringHands #SoftsoapTouch #CollectiveBias Making salt dough heart keepsakes are the perfect...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
one. our favorite Dad. So excited we are spending Father’s Day here in Connecticut with this cutie (and my own Dad too!). Our tentative plans are a day at the beach followed by surf and turf at home....
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day!
I fell head over heels for Brandon almost instantly – way back in 2003 when I met him on a cruise. He was strong, funny, and absolutely handsome. Over the years, my love for him grew with each passing...
View ArticleWeekend Recap
We had a great weekend here in Connecticut celebrating Father’s Day with all the Dads around these parts. Of course I didn’t get a chance to take the photos of Brandon and the girls like I wanted to,...
View ArticleHow to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum
There is no way that I believe myself to be an expert at toddler tantrums – but I do feel that my experience with Annabelle has taught me a lot about them. She didn’t start throwing tantrums when the...
View ArticleOfficially Summer
It’s officially summer! This morning we took a very early flight to Ohio to spend the weekend with Brandon’s family. We haven’t been to visit in two years and I can’t wait for everyone to meet Ailey!...
View ArticleLoving Lately
A shirt here, a pair of shorts there, and somehow I still feel like everything I wear is from 2013. That romper above: from 2015. I don’t really go on big shopping sprees Momma needs some new clothes…...
View ArticleAnnabelle’s First Mac and Mia Box
When a stylist from Mac and Mia contacted us about trying out a clothing box for Annabelle, it didn’t take long for me to accept the offer. Is it weird I don’t like my daughter to wear the same thing...
View ArticleAiley // Ten Months Old
Ailey Leighton turned 10 months old on June 15 – but second child problems mean Momma is just publishing her update. I love the stage that Ailey is in – curious, explorative, and developing more and...
View ArticleFriday Favorites
Happy Friday Friends! It’s been a fun week chasing Ailey out of the cat litter box and taming a temperamental toddler. I’m excited to start the weekend early today with a little shopping trip. Tomorrow...
View ArticleWhere to Buy Jean Shorts
Raise your hand if you’re excited it’s the weekend! I wanted to share a few places that are having sales on denim shorts for the 4th of July. These shorts are Mom-approved (if not by me, then by my...
View ArticleLife with Little Girls
…is more chaotic. …is more stressful. …is more messy. …has to be more organized. …has to be more focused. …filled with funny moments. …scattered with arguments. …exploding with joy, love, and...
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