We are getting more and more excited to meet our new baby girls, expecting to arrive within days of each other! This is such a joyful and special time in the lives of both of our families, and we have been so blessed to be able to share this journey with each other! Side by …
Getting so close to the delivery date for my second baby is making me remember all the details about Piper’s birth… I had the easiest pregnancy with Piper. I wouldn’t have known I was pregnant until my stomach started to pop at about 6 months if it weren’t for the whole no period thing, and …
For Valentine’s Day this year, I thought it would be fun to do an art project with Kolton and incorporate his baby sister into it. We have been talking to him very often about him being a big brother and what that all means. I don’t think he quite understands yet, so I decided to …
When I was little my mom used to make lavender wands for my sister and I when the lavender bushes were in bloom. We’d make-believe we were flower fairies flying around with our wands in delight. All grown up I still have a special place in my heart for these simple-to-make wands. They remind me of …
Back to school is approaching and I am finally realizing that Kolton will be in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) ! While it is not quite kindergarten, he will still be in Elementary School and will be attending 5 days per week! This is a HUGE milestone for him and for ME! With so many thoughts racing … Continue reading
Who would have known you could feed elephants at a small little zoo in Salinas, CA?! Monterey Zoo is a hidden gem in Northern California. They are in the process of creating new habitats to house all of their rescued animals from around the world, from retired performing elephants to crocodiles that were found in … Continue reading
We just got home from our annual family trip to Lake Tahoe. This trip is so very special for our family. It is a time we all come together, leave the everyday hustle and bustle, and relax and enjoy the beautiful lake life. This year, we had an unexpected situation that scared this mommy half … Continue reading
Travel has always been one of my biggest passions. Exploring parts of the world with different cultures, views, art, people, architecture and nature, sometime I forget to look into my own backyard and take in how beautiful it is right here in Northern California. My husband is a big dirt bike rider and … Continue reading
Can I just start by telling you that Disney’s California Adventure is perfect for toddlers! We took the girls for Piper’s 4th birthday gift. The first day was spent at Disneyland you can read about it HERE and the second day at California Adventure. As a kid I went to Disneyland with my family … Continue reading
Skip to the end if you are looking for tips to Doing Disney with Toddlers! Disneyland holds a special place in my heart. When I was a kid I was very lucky or spoiled…probably both… and got to go to Disneyland with my family almost every summer for a span of about 10 years. I have … Continue reading
In our house we don’t do big gifts for Father’s Day, instead we do everything we can to make daddy feel special and loved a little extra on the day dedicated to him. After all he does everything he can for our family and takes his job as dada very seriously, it doesn’t take money … Continue reading
