Galentine’s Day Brunch
Michelle. She’s one of those people who always have a smile on their face. I mean, always. Never do I see this girl without her smile and perkiness in tow, making everyone she meets happier. She’s just...
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Mr. Welles. If he isn’t climbing into the bathtub to turn it on or cramming an entire granola bar into his mouth in one bite, he’s looking for a way to escape outside (insert panic emoji face)! Scott...
View ArticleMoments
Lots of days I watch the clock from about 3:30pm until bedtime. I find activities all day long to get kids busy and moving, mainly to keep melt-downs to a minimum (kid melt-downs or mom melt-downs 😉 )....
View ArticleCalifornia Dreamin’
Hundreds of dollars later, and you know what I realize? I enjoy driving in the car, jamming out to AC/DC with my family just as much as I enjoy Disneyland with them. And I’m quick to admit that I LOVE...
View ArticleHappy World Down Syndrome Day
Not one single day goes by that the joy of Welles doesn’t overwhelm our home. Not one single day goes by without countless hugs, smiles and giggles from that boy. Not one single day goes by that I...
View ArticleGimmie that weekend…
It’s almost the weekend! People, I neeeeed this weekend. Yep, I’m counting down the hours. It’s been a jam-packed week, plus mama’s feeling a little weak and light-headed. I’m guessing the light-head...
View ArticleEaster
For the sake of documenting, here are our Ester pics and the series of uneventful but memory-worthy events… Almost two weeks late. Hey, better late than never. A motto I live by. The night before...
View ArticleWhite porch swing
We counted two-months pregnant with our first child as my first Mother’s Day worth celebrating. I firmly believe that feeling nauseous and exhausted puts you up there with all the other mom’s being...
View ArticleInclusion. The new cool.
I have to share. This story is the perfect pick-me-up for your week! Okay, you should all know Eddy by now. He’s Welles’ future best friend (once Eddy decides he’s not spooked by kids smaller than him...
View ArticleNo Manual Here
Venting and a little bragging on my computer keyboard. That’s whats on the agenda today. I feel like every few months I word vomit my motherhood woes and goals. It’s been a while, so I think we’re due....
View ArticleLittle Ms. Responsible
When Scarlett was three, she started doing little chores. Okay, okay, by chores I mean… Wipe the bathroom floor with a diaper-wipe to earn a coloring book, kind of stuff. Unnecessary little tasks to...
View ArticleCombining two worlds
I had the honor of throwing an event with Jenica, and Jane.com where refugee women and internet influencers came together to celebrate motherhood and women-hood. The Utah Refugee Center brought...
View ArticleTreasure
When James contacted me to ask if we would be in his latest video “Treasure”, I was a little starstruck. 😉 We love all of his songs and videos (I’ll have to post Welles jamming out to his music, he’s a...
View ArticleOwlet
After weeks of being in the NICU with Welles on Oxygen, I swear I watched his every breath as he slept at home. I would stare as his chest moved up and down making myself insane, not to mention,...
View Article“Big Girl” room
When we moved Scarlett to a new bedroom, I decided to give her space a little face-lift. While, only four years old, she insisted on a “big-girl” room. If you know Scarlett, likely, it’s not hard for...
View ArticleOut of the norm
Grace. It’s always our pleasure to take our little family up to Grace. We enjoy that tiny, stoplight-less town and all of its charm so very much. Scott’s grandparents are from Grace and though they’ve...
View Articlelooking for good
Heavy. Heavy and weepy. That’s how I’ve felt on and off the last couple of weeks. There have been some serious tragedies in the world lately and even though they’ve not directly effected my family, I...
View ArticleStitched
Stitched is an awesome company. They make the most beautiful custom quilts that can be kept as heirlooms. Since I don’t know a stitch about sewing (get it? I’m hilarious, I know;)), I think this is...
View ArticleSummer and Changes
I’m a little late on the “Summer Bucket List” planning, but it’s been crazy around here. Not just the usual, chasing kids, appointments, daily grind, crazy… We have some added chaos in our lives right...
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