Kid’s Play Kitchen

  When it comes to gift giving occasions, I really try to think of things that my kids will actually play with. You know, for more than five seconds. And then I coordinate with family so … [Read more...]

The Time I Wanted to Disown My Kids

(Simmer down CPS.  I'm totally kidding.  Kinda.) I've been coveting a photo session with the ridiculously talented Drew B ever since I first saw this photo shoot she did for Julie.  (Although this … [Read more...]

Dress Up

Halloween with kids is so. much. fun. I get to dress them up in ridiculous outfits like little dolls and get my craft on while I'm at it. I had decided early on that Jill would be Tinkerbell, … [Read more...]

Our Family

There are a handful of things I want to leave my kids with. One of the things I want my kids to know...something I intentionally set out to do...is for them to know that we are a family. A … [Read more...]

First Impressions

As I ran downstairs after searching high and low for Jill's emergency seizure medication (we just got back from camping and it was still packed), I thought to myself "you know, it's been 10 months … [Read more...]

1st Day

Henry's first day of preschool was last week. He was pretty excited. So excited that he even humored his lame mom with posing for first day pictures. But only if I promised to let him make a … [Read more...]

I Guess There’s Only 8 Planets Now…

A little background: My husband is an engineer. Art, drawing, and anything that uses the right side of the brain are either lost on him entirely, or he's completely uninterested. I wouldn't … [Read more...]

Birthday Fun

Henry's 4th (!!!) birthday is on the 23rd of June. But with all the stuff we have going on, we threw his party last Saturday. This was hands down the most simple, laid back birthday party I have … [Read more...]