Clik here to view.
Sparkling Fruity Lemonade
This shop/post has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #SummerRefreshment #Peapod #CollectiveBias With a new niece’s arrival and my other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Favorites
one. kids and dogs. There is a reason my daughter has always called my parents’ dog, “No, No.” She has lost more snacks to the greedy trap of fat Gwenny in the last 3.5 years and as she gets older, she...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weekend Recap
Sometimes when life seems it is most overwhelming, it’s best to get out into the world and soak up the natural beauty surrounding us. As an established lover of cooler temperatures, I’m a huge fan of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Simple Mom Outfits // Where does beauty lie?
Is it possible for a dress to make you feel pretty? I used to think so – that an outfit had the power of taking away insecurities. Then one day I put on one of my favorite dresses that always makes me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Waiting For a First Birthday and a New Baby
One year seems like such a long time, but in this little thing we call life, it can flash by before your eyes. Last weekend I helped my sister finish up Sloane’s nursery, pack her hospital bag, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Baby in Bloom Baby Shower
In June we hosted my sister’s baby shower brunch at a local historic library. The theme was “Baby in Bloom” with a concentration on simple, neutral floral decor. With the exception of the vases...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Favorites
one. heartfelt thank you. The last few weeks have been a bit crazy and without going into lots of detail, I divulged some of the reasons why on the blog. I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weekend Recap
Ailey’s first birthday party went off without a hitch on Saturday (even though we woke up to a monsoon). From the make-your-own sandwiches to the bounce house to the amazing handmade decorations...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How I Handle My Emotions
Last week I bared my soul a little bit… without revealing too much I let you all in on a secret. I don’t always love what I see when I look in a mirror. It felt good to get a lot of what I said off my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Truths
Source Truth – My almost one year old is making me crazy. I haven’t been able to post in two days anything meaningful because Ailey is going through some crazy mental leap. Between trying to climb...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Favorites
Wine Socks Is today really Friday? Is it too early for wine? This week has felt so long! It started with a dead car battery, but isn’t ending too shabby. I spent a few nights awake with cranky Ailey,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Back to School Shopping with Carter’s at Kohls
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I received the included Carter’s clothes as compensation. For as long as I can remember, the end of summer was bittersweet. Long gone would be the late nights spent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ailey’s Birth Day
One year ago today…. Ailey Leighton joined our little family at 5:12pm. Our beautiful bundle of joy was 7lbs 12 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Read Ailey’s birth story here. The post Ailey’s Birth Day...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Our Engagement Story
The month of August holds two very important dates… as you know, yesterday was Ailey’s birthday, and today marks the anniversary of one of the most memorable days of my life. It was 2008 – I was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Swimsuit for Active Moms
As a Momma of two little girls, I truly despise shopping for a bathing suit. Not only have I discovered that most suits are designed to only cover half of my buttcheeks, but they’re also worn by girls...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Favorites – Big News
one. our smiley Ailey is ONE. I can’t bring myself to write Ailey’s ONE YEAR post just yet… I am having trouble accepting that she is no longer __ months old and now a stinkin’ one year old. We...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weekend Recap
Thank you! Thank you so much for the well wishes on our big news! Selling our first home is surely an emotional time for all of us… especially Annabelle who doesn’t quite understand how someone else...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ice Cream Cake Sandwiches
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #BlueBunny Why not end summer with a bang and start the new school year with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Master Bedroom Inspiration
Ever since we first started talking about selling our house, I’ve been dreaming of how I want everything to look. From the kitchen cabinets to the bathroom sink, there are so many pins on my boards. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why I Love Having Two Phones
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM2 Ahh… I can almost...
View Article