this post brought to you by a starbucks run after the preschool pickup line and a random late naptime.. because a certain someone was up at 5am and then refused to nap during her normal time this morning, so I am forcing her down now.   forcing.  theres the big fat joke of the day.  look at that […]

looking back over this last year, both documented here on the blog and things that weren’t mentioned, there were many amazing highs and the darkest of lows- overall I’d have to say 2016 was good to us.  my girls grew tremendously in the last 12 months and, in turn, Jordan and I have grown in […]

just a little update since last week.. we went to the perinatologist for another look at my amniotic fluid levels and to check on Mr. Brady.  I am not one to complain about getting another peek at my baby boy, but the anxiety that goes along with it reminds me of the feelings and emotions I […]

I promise I’m almost done with the Christmas posts.   as a gift this year for Jordan’s parents we arranged a photoshoot- the first photos ever of any of the extended family together.  it was long overdue. but figuring out schedules and getting about a billion people on board and on the same page about […]

Christmas 2016.  I cant believe its already come and gone! I am refusing to take down my festive décor until at least the second week in January.. which might end up being the third week and those colorful bottle brushes I added to my Christmas collection this year could also make their stay into February.  […]

one. christmas snail mail literally THE BEST part of my Christmas decor comes from all of our family and friends.  I’ve been covering our cabinets with cards for the last several years and love getting the mail everyday to add to the collection of these sweet faces.   I absolutely wish I could leave them […]