Even though his expression shows his obvious irritation with all my “picture taking”, his eyes and cowlicks are melting my heart. Sometimes we wear pajama shirts as regular clothes–because we choose our battles wisely. {…Read More…}
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9 Months
April 21, 2013 By * 18 Comments
Sawyers ruffle blankie c/o: Tulip Taffy. Quite possibly the softest, most cuddly and elegant blanket we own. Sawyer loves it–and so does his Momma. Sawyer turned 9 months old last week. And I {…Read More…}
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Hello Monday
April 15, 2013 By * 21 Comments
Hello Monday. Joining Lisa Leonard this week for her “Hello Monday” series. Hello to the beginning and end of Spring Break (two whole weeks long, might I add). Hello to trips to the farm, slip and {…Read More…}
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Mother’s Day (Discount & Giveaway)
April 12, 2013 By * 162 Comments
This post and $100 gift card giveaway sponsored by Pinhole Press. As always, all opinions are my own. GIVEAWAY CLOSED CONGRATS TO THE WINNER: Robyn I remember being a teenager and grumbling as I passed {…Read More…}
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Whatever Craft Weekend Part 2: The Shopping
April 11, 2013 By * 20 Comments
Now, onto the antiquing portion of Whatever Craft Weekend. To read Part One about the Craft House and our projects, click here. After our fun first night of sewing ruffle aprons, we woke up on {…Read More…}
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Whatever Craft Weekend Part 1: The House, Swag & Crafts
April 10, 2013 By * 38 Comments
You guys, I don’t even have words to describe this past weekend that I spent in Kansas at the Whatever Craft Weekend. I’ve attended many “events” and “activities” in my day, but this…THIS has been {…Read More…}
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The Gift of Today
April 8, 2013 By * 15 Comments
I’m home again. And it feels good. Feels good to be back to the routine that I was perhaps taking for granted. Feels good to be wiping noses and changing diapers and playing trains. So {…Read More…}
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Leaving on a Jet Plane
April 5, 2013 By * 18 Comments
Ring c/o Horse Feather Gifts I’m swooning over this bracelet too. Oh and these–I need them. I woke up this morning only semi-prepared for my endless list of to-do’s . I started the day with {…Read More…}
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Easy Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing Recipe
April 3, 2013 By * 7 Comments
Easy Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing Recipe 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil 4 1/2 tbl. rice vinegar 4 1/2 tbl. sugar 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Combine and mix well (shake). Will stay {…Read More…}
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The Memory Makers
April 2, 2013 By * 38 Comments
Insanely awesome purse c/o Better Life Bags I got to pick my own fabric! Sawyers mocassins c/o Freshly Picked. Our fun, awesome shirts are all c/o The Printed Palette. Use the discount code: LMM15 for {…Read More…}
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Dear Easter
April 1, 2013 By * 16 Comments
Dear Easter, It’s days like today that make me certain about growing this little family of ours. Days of the simple joys. Precious moments. And happy smiles. Days filled with what matters most. There’s {…Read More…}
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Some Words, Just Because
March 29, 2013 By * 15 Comments
I know we’re all on pinterest. And I know we all probably have a “quote” board. And I know that this may be super redundant. I know. I know. I know. (case in point). But {…Read More…}
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Easter Printable Bookmark and Other Spring Decor
March 27, 2013 By * 7 Comments
For nearly three years, I have been lucky enough to be a leader in the Primary program at my Church. For those who don’t know, Primary is where all the kids (up to {…Read More…}
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The Out To Dinner Bag
March 26, 2013 By * 24 Comments
Someone I admire and respect a lot, met our little family for an early dinner the other night. By the time we arrived at the casual pasta place around the corner from our home, I {…Read More…}
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Sawyer’s First Words: a video
March 25, 2013 By * 17 Comments
I spent my weekend watching this clip again…and again…and again. 36 seconds of pure joy to a Momma heart. Despite my attempts to assure him that he looks adorable, Ben would like me to preface {…Read More…}
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That One Time I Drank From a Bottle
March 21, 2013 By * 29 Comments
Did I ever tell you about that one time a while back when I was fed a bottle by my husband in the middle of the night? No, I haven’t? Well, you’re in for a {…Read More…}
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Take It Easy
March 18, 2013 By * 28 Comments
Ouch! Those are my earrings. Said about 1,000 times a day. The Happy Wrap in my happy color–yellow. Use the code: LMM to get 20% OFF. You can see me wearing the gray one here. {…Read More…}
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Primary Colors, Flag Banners and Lots of Love
March 15, 2013 By * 18 Comments
Sawyer’s room is a special place for our little family. When we moved into our house just before Christmas, his room was the first and only one to be unpacked and decorated before the holidays. {…Read More…}
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Our Love Story: Part 10: the goodbye part 2
March 14, 2013 By * 44 Comments
{via} Read the previous Chapters here. I didn’t say much on that last night. I suppose I was too afraid of what I might confess. Of promises I might try to make. Of {…Read More…}
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The Boho Crown Braid Tutorial
March 13, 2013 By * 12 Comments
In addition to being a super talented music maker, my gal pal Brooke White is a beauty school drop-out. Which means that she is also crazy talented when it comes to pretty hair styles and {…Read More…}
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