Before Olive went into the hospital, Josephine was really struggling with getting used to being a big sister. You could tell that she loved “Baby Olive,” but she was also obviously jealous and had a hard time expressing herself (because, you know, she’s two). I spent the first month of Olive’s life blocking toys that … Continue reading
It never hurts to put your heart into something you love. You can do hard things. If you just don’t want to do it, then you should probably get up and do it anyways. Don’t sell yourself short. Love unconditionally. Respect others and yourself. And expect that they will respect you as well. Hard work pays off. … Continue reading
After looking at the awesome pictures that Rita posted yesterday, I figured I might as well throw together a sweet walk down memory lane myself. Here we go… (All photos courtesy of my wonderful father.) Family picture! My dad’s glasses rock pretty hard. My mom and I on her birthday … Continue reading
This Saturday, my cousin Mindy’s twin boys turned 1! Josie and I made the trek down to Fresno to celebrate with them and were excited to not only see Mindy and her family there, but also my cousin Missy’s family and my Aunt Kris. It was a pretty great surprise and we had a ton … Continue reading
Long story, short – we’ve been up to a lot of stuff and I dropped off the face of the blogging Earth. But not the literal Earth! We’ve been having a whole bunch of fun. Seriously. Having staring contests… Taking baths… family trips to the zoo… exploring the Children’s Museum… reading with Daddy… and with … Continue reading
I’m a little behind on the Christmas photo posting….but here they are! We went up to Spokane to visit Eric’s parents and had an awesome time with his siblings. Josie especially loved playing with her cousin, Emma. Riding a pony! Christmas Morning Making cookies with Aunt Lindsay Dancing with cousin Emma in … Continue reading
“We build deep and loving family relationships by doing simple things together, like family dinner and family home evening and by just having fun together. In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time. Taking time for each other is the key for harmony at home. We talk with, rather than about, each other. We learn from each other, and we appreciate our differences as … Continue reading
Since I’m off vacationing for the week, I decided there is no better time to show pictures, tell stories, and have you learn a little bit about me. Because I’m kind of a big deal, let’s be honest. Eric and I tied the knot over two years ago, in the Bountiful, Utah temple. We had … Continue reading
Eric 1. Being done with law school in…less than a year. 2. Playing classic Metal Gear Solid. 3. Bugging Stefani about finishing the wedding present that she started over TWO YEARS ago. Seriously. Stefani 1. Waking up early and having 30 minutes without anybody around. Love it. 2. The CD that … 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
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 