A Modern Day Fairy Tale

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A Quick Easter Message

Such a simple verse, and one that many of us probably had memorized since before we could remember...but still, such a perfect one for this season. The egg hunts are great, the food and time with family...all wonderful. (And yes, even the Peeps are pretty amazing too.) But all of that pales in comp…

Bows or Bowties? {Baby is a...}

As some of you may already know, yesterday was our big gender reveal ultrasound!
I have to tell you, I was up most of the night before worried about it! For those new to reading, from the very beginning, Shaun has been absolutely convinced that he was having a baby sister. Matt and I had similar fe…

Build-A-Bear Workshop Supports Autism Speaks (Review)

In our household, we absolutely LOVE Build-A-Bear Workshop!

Shaun got his first bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop when he was just 9 months old. His daddy was deploying to Iraq and we wanted him to have something special from Daddy before he left, so we made him his 'Daddy Bear' to cuddle an…

Conversations With Shaun (Volume 2)

What better way to start this snowy week than with another edition of Conversations With Shaun?

Daddy: Shaun, mommy kicked my butt. What are you going to do?
Shaun (to Mommy): High five!
Oh yes, that really happened. (To be fair, Daddy kicked my butt first and then challenged me- saying I couldn'…

Book Review: Upside-Down Prayers for Parents by Lisa T. Bergren

From the publisher:

It’s our instinct as parents to shield our children from harm. But our true responsibility is to raise children equipped to live well for God even in the midst of struggle. Upside-Down Prayers for Parents encourages us to pray for our children in ways we may never have before:

• I…

Rubber Bands. Ultrasound Countdown. First Kicks. Contractions. {18 Weeks}

18 Weeks

Ah, yes...the rubber band jean trick is now my newest friend (with longer shirts of course)...keeping me in my favorite jeans for a bit longer anyway until the maternity jeans fit!! (Or it warms up so I can wear my new maxi dresses anyway...) It works pretty well, but I have to admit I'…

Hello Spring Recipes

Best Spring Recipe

When I read today's final topic for the Hello Spring Hop, I racked my brain for a perfect spring recipe...or a recipe that I make often that's great for springtime...and honestly, I couldn't come up with a thing! So instead I went searching on Pinterest for some recipe…

Hello Spring DIY

Spring DIY



This is our nursery...so far!

(Don't worry, those non matching curtains are going!)
Most of the things on my 'do it myself' list this spring involve this room. I have a few DIY decor projects already completed (such as the pom balls in the corner there) and the frame was a redo…

Hello Spring Cleaning!

Spring cleaning isn't nearly as much fun as spring fashion is it? But still, a necessary evil!
Organization is still #1 on my spring cleaning list, but there are a few other to dos on my list as well...like scrub the tub, clean out the washer & dryer, get rid of clothes that are too small or…

Lilla Rose Sale {A Sponsor Deal!}

Have you tried Lilla Rose yet? Several months ago, I was given the chance to do a review of these wonderful products and absolutely LOVE them! They are great for busy moms who want their hair to look cute, but don't have a ton of time to work on it! I wear mine all the time, and have a few more…

Hello Spring {Maternity} Fashion!

Linking up again today for the week long Hello Spring Hop with Simply Smithwick. Yesterday was all about the spring bucket list...today is all about fashion!! And here in my world, it's all about the maternity fashion!!
Being rather petite, I found it difficult in my pregnancy with Shaun to fi…

Spring Bucket List (+ Some Other Randomness)

Today, I am linking up with the Simply Smithwick for the first day of a week long linkup to welcome springtime. (Though I have to say, it's not feeling very springlike here...brrr!) Today's theme: Spring Bucket List! These are a few things I'd like to do this spring:
Spring Cleaning/Org…

17 Weeks {& A St Patrick's Day Message from Shaun!}

17 Weeks...and my jeans officially won't button!! I'm wearing them anyway, with the help of rubber bands and long tops. Dresses are my best friends right now...particularly maxi dresses. I think they will get me through the remainder of this pregnancy...or at least until the pants decide t…

Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. {Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie}

Between pregnancy, trying to keep up with a hyper five year old and the house...by the end of the day, I'm often pretty exhausted! I'm sure many of you can relate! And yet, I still have to find the energy to feed the family! I have been finding myself more often looking for simple, quick me…

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As some of you may know, last year we moved to Indiana where my husband has been stationed for the last year as a recruiter. Those familiar with the military may have heard horror stories about recruiting duty. I haven't said too much about it, as I try to keep thi…

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