This whole Santa picture thing seems to be going downhill. 2009 2010 2011 I would love for you to link up your Santa pictures in the comments section.
Choosing My Battles
December 12, 2011 By * 63 Comments
I’ve been doing my best to listen to my body. Not push myself. Be restful. Slothful even. Because that’s what this little peanut inside of me has been asking for. However, I still have a little toddler who is not feeling quite as “restful” as his Momma. Mornings are the worst. I have the least energy and the room seems to be spinning most of the time. But Lil W…Lil W is rearing to go in the early morning hours. Full of energy. Eager to {…Read More…}
Tis the Season
December 2, 2011 By * 43 Comments
Personalized heart ornament c/o: Lisa Leonard Designs We ordered a pizza. Brewed some hot chocolate. Turned on the Pandora Holiday station. Hung the stockings by the chimney with care. Taught Lil W to say “Cwistmwas tree. Watched him take down the ornaments faster than we could put them up. Got excited for his increased understanding about this special holiday. Watched an episode of Parenthood on Netflix. Said our prayers. And then hit the hay. What are your holiday traditions? We’re looking to take on a few {…Read More…}
Three Days of Halloween
November 1, 2011 By * 32 Comments
{Amy, Me, Katie, Brooke} {Me, Megan, Kim, Amy} Lil W was a skeleton fireman for Halloween–don’t ask. I was a last minute astronaut–again, don’t ask. And this year, Halloween was three days long. Starting with a preschool parade one day, followed by a church trunk or treat another day and ending with a traditional trip around the neighborhood on Halloween day. It’s possible that he was the only toddler still trick or treating at 9:00 pm. But that’s how my kid rolls–night owl. On another note…is {…Read More…}
WIW: Last Minute Costume
October 21, 2011 By * 35 Comments
What do you do when you realize the invite to your dinner party that night says “wear a costume”, and you don’t have one? Well, if you’re like me, then you go to your closet and realize that quite a bit of what you see is reminiscent of a particular decade. So why not make the most of that super sweet shoulder padded bolero, bust out your favorite side pony tail and clip on those radical dangle earrings–ta da! You’ve got yourself a costume. And yes, while {…Read More…}
Fourth of July Backyard Party
July 4, 2011 By * 43 Comments
Fourth of July Backyard Party {in pictures} We had a small family get together on Saturday. A bunch of All-American food , red white and blue, and 100 degree weather. Star banner cut using my Silhouette. Doily Banner tutorial Flag Cake: store bought. Cake Pops Tutorial Burlap Table Runner Bows and Flags: Dollar Tree Bottled Coke and Root Beer: grocery store Happy Fourth of July friends!
Mother’s Day Trend
May 9, 2011 By * 26 Comments
My second Mother’s Day was perfect and simple. Simply perfect. We enjoyed a touching morning at church followed by a trip to the beach to visit my Momma, Baby W’s grandma. We spent last Mother’s Day at the beach too. And while so much has changed, everything is still the same. See what I mean: THIS year. LAST year. THIS year. LAST year. {the naked lady in the background thought Baby W was cute} THIS year. LAST year. How did you spend your day?
Happy Momma’s Day to my Wife {love Hubby and Baby W}
May 8, 2011 By * 118 Comments
Dear Wifey, I’m taking over your blog today as big-mr-dad (get it?)because afterall, you shouldn’t have to post something on mother’s day…right? First, I want to say Happy Mother’s day to the LMM readers and say thank you. I am continually impressed with mommy bloggers as I have also become quite entertained from reading some of your blogs and nearly all of the comments you leave on LMM. Ashley pours her heart and soul into raising our son and feels equally passionate about sharing her experiences of mommyhood. Comments have {…Read More…}
Our Simple Easter Highlights
April 25, 2011 By * 26 Comments
Why Hello Easter. We sure had fun yesterday, didn’t we. Good food, good friends, good family, good times. Because I have an awesome family, who always picks up my slack, Easter was “delivered” to my home this year. In other words, Easter was potluck style. From the appetizers, the main course even down to the the decorations. I just had to make sure my home was clean. …somewhat clean, at least. A few of the day’s highlights: #1. My Auntie Debbie’s Woman’s Day Magazine inspired Peeps {…Read More…}
Our Valentines Day {moustache style}
February 23, 2011 By * 37 Comments
This year I decided I wasn’t going to let Valentines Day get the best of us. No matter how simple our evening would turn out, I was determined that we would do something romantic. And that something romantic {making chocolate covered strawberries together}, got a little out of hand. Apparently the hubs decided chocolate moustaches were much more romantic. {still learning how to open his eyes for photos, but his dimples totally make up for it}. How was your V-Day? Wild and crazy? Do tell, {…Read More…}
My birthDAY in Pictures
February 14, 2011 By * 75 Comments
My birthday used to be about BIG presents, and lots of them, a “special” cake with sparkly candles, balloons and streamers, and being the center of attention for an e.n.t.i.r.e. day. And while all those things are totally awesome, this year’s birthday was a bit different… and completely perfect. I woke up at 7am, went to Church, taught Sunday school to 40 adorable kiddos, came home to a sick hubby and baby {I’m still sick too, btw}, had a quick bite to eat, and then took {…Read More…}
Blogging Basics and My Christmas Tree {because those two things go together}
December 23, 2010 By * 11 Comments
Blogging Basics: How to Add a Button/Badge to your Blog How to Add Links to Words within a Post. When I first started my blog I spent an unnecessary amount of time trying to figure out some blogging basics–so I thought I would save some of you some time. For those of you who already know all these tips, feel free to add any other tips in the comment section that you think might be helpful to new bloggers. Adding a button/badge to your blog sidebar: {…Read More…}
I’m not really sure there are words for this post…
December 12, 2010 By * 4 Comments
Merry Christmas from Baby W
Witches Night Out
October 18, 2010 By * 5 Comments
Witches Night Out Last week our Women’s Church Group {Relief Society} partied like we were rock stars with a Halloween event that would knock your socks off. Seriously, these ladies went ALL OUT in the prep for this evening! The pictures aren’t fabulous because it was indoors and night time {and as you know, I don’t know how to use a camera–hehe}. Eye Ball Cookies Tootsie Pop Ghosts in a Cauldron {made with tissue paper} Green Marshmallow Frankenstein Heads Spider cake, yummy! Green slushy yumminess {…Read More…}
Daddy Day
June 21, 2010 By * 5 Comments
Happy Very First Daddy’s Day to my Hubby Hubster Baby W wanted you to have this: His very first work of art, painted especially for you. And let Mommy tell you, that this project was truly a labor of love. Let’s just say Baby W wasn’t as excited about finger painting as I anticipated. Other than the time he accidentally crawled into the paint and then I forced him to put his hand on the paper… Baby W was a bit more excited about picking {…Read More…}
Happy Little Miss Momma’s Day
May 10, 2010 By * 6 Comments
Happy Little Miss Momma’s Day Mommy, Daddy and Baby W spent our very first Momma’s Day at the beach. This was the baby’s first time at the beach where he was actually old enough to touch the sand–and boy, did he ever. He threw it in the air… And stacked it against his tummy… And inspected the tiny grains in between his fingers… And then he ate it–and I freaked out! Surely sand consumption cannot be good on a baby tummy…or bummy?! Note: the friendly {…Read More…}
