When I was with Olive in the hospital, I spent a good amount of time feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. Not just for big things, like the doctors and nurses that saved Olive’s life, but for the little things as well. The cleaning lady that came into my room and hugged me when I was alone … Continue reading
1. Leaves 2. Pumpkin everything 3. Brisk morning walks 4. Sweaters 5. Thanksgiving (and going home for the holidays!) The last time we were all together – June 2012 6. Fall colors – brown, red, orange, and yellow (clockwise from top left) **source**source**source**source** 7. Gourds 8. Warm apple cider 9. Curling up … Continue reading
It’s Ok… that I slept in my jeans last night. that even with all her toys, Josie’s favorite things to play with are an old chapstick tube and a tape measure. to play at the park looking like this: that my Nook WON’T TURN ON…Ok, not ok, but I’m coming to … Continue reading
Eric (by Stef, because…he’s still sleeping) 1. Not having class on Fridays. 2. Listening to some sweet awesome jazz music. (I wish I had some examples, but it’s all on his computer, so…sorry.) 3. And…ummm…buying me new clothes…? (Right, Eric?) Stefani 1. Throwing together a SWEET Halloween playlist. (Check the beginnings out here.) 2. Saying … Continue reading
Eric 1. Being truly terrified from reading this book. **source** 2. Talking to his Computer & Internet Law prof about what he’s doing for work. 3. Being surprised by a CLEAN CAR by yours truly. (Because I’m just a kick-a wife sometimes.) Stefani 1. The best Freecycle find EVER. Two old school film … Continue reading
Two years ago next month, Eric and I found out we were going to be parents. Nine months later, we held this little baby in our arms and were absolutely horrified that we would not be able to be the parents she needed and that we could never teach her all she needed to know … Continue reading
Eric 1. Getting hypnotized 2. The Simpsons Tapped Out – Undead Edition 3. Having the missionaries over for dinner Stefani 1. Realizing I may never have everything together, but that I’m ok with that. 2. This top from Anthropologie 3. Homemade maple ginger cookies Miss Jo 1. Taking walks down by the lake 2. Reading board books … Continue reading
Eric 1. Taking a break from being a law school rockstar to watch some Castle. 2. Homemade peanut butter chocolate chip cookies 3. Studying for the patent bar…? (Ok, not really, but I forgot to ask him before I wrote this, so…it is what it is.) Stefani 1. Working on Josie’s Halloween costume, which … Continue reading
Finding Joy in the Everyday
Be thankful. Give thanks. Live thankfully.
for when life hands you lemons
my life & adventures in food, crafting, parenthood & more
Every day I'm jugglin'.
Peaceful Parenting for a Hectic World
making, caking, creating...a life with little boys
one woman out to find her world
all the things I'd rather do
"Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences." - Sylvia Plath
failing upward
Finding Joy in the Everyday
C'est Si Bon 