On Turning 30
My sister, Leah turned 30 in March (I’ve been working on this post since before then!) and that’s huge! I am happy for her and the new decade that lies ahead. Everything seems to be going really well...
View ArticleBefore Turning Five
I have been feeling nostalgic, extremely proud, a little sad and slightly offended by the passing of time lately. A week from today my son, my firstborn and the one who made me a mama will be turning...
View ArticleSpecial
When you are a child, birthdays are magical and it’s important to acknowledge that and make them feel out of this world special. That has been my sole goal with my little birthday boy. We have been...
View ArticleThe Day Lola Was Born
Babies are such a nice way to start people. – Don Herold I love hearing how humans enter the world, each story is unique and very special. I hope you don’t mind me sharing Lola’s birth story. I had...
View ArticleThe Best Thing About January
January sucked. Top to bottom. I celebrated the new year sick in bed, had two decent weeks and then my whole family was hit with the flu. Lola’s temperature reached as high as 104 one evening and we...
View ArticleDear Lola On Your 1st Birthday
Dear Lola, My world became immensely sunnier the day you were born. When I first laid my eyes upon you, I was filled with a sense of relief and peace I hadn’t felt in a very long time. Today we...
View ArticleWhy Sending Thank You Cards Is So Important
Lucas and I were in the car discussing our weekend plans. We had swim lessons, a soccer game and two birthday parties to look forward to. Since starting kindergarten, he has been invited to 10 or more...
View ArticleThis Boy
Oh, how I love this boy! Photo by Tereza Harper, January 27, 2015 This boy who made me a mommy. This boy who brings magic and joy to my life when I need it most. This boy who is healthy and intelligent...
View ArticleThe Parker Palm Springs
I fell in love on my birthday. I can’t stop thinking about tbe weekend getaway my husband and I took. It was perfect start to finish. The only problem, as it often is with getaways, it was too short....
View Article67 – NaBloPoMo
The photographer at my wedding was awful. I take that back, his photographs were fine, but he ran around like a nut and was completely drenched in sweat while wearing a black shirt. Ew. Every time I...
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