its no secret around here that I’m not crafty.  in fact, I might be the least crafty mom you’ll ever meet. I try SO hard because the girls, especially Parker, love doing arts and crafts.. but usually, if it didn’t come off the shelf next to the crayons and markers I don’t find success in […]

I can’t believe how quickly this party came and went! I had an entirely different plan for Parker and Jolie’s fifth birthday party- a (girl power) superhero theme to which I was planning out obstacle courses for all the ‘heros’ to climb through in the backyard.. a Pinterest board full of decor ideas and cake […]

I’ve been trying to finish up our gift guide series for the last week and today I’m finally sharing our baby boy’s gift guide!  shopping for a boy the last 9 months has been a lot more enjoyable than I expected. I will say, this age is kind of difficult to shop for. “does he need […]

the day is finally here! you’re five. FIVE! we’re not welcoming your teens with 13. or celebrating your sweet 16.. or even a milestone like 21. but five.. just seems so BIG!  your 5th birthday means the official end of our full days spent together. running free at the park or riding your bike (almost) around […]

another gift guide to start your Monday!  I have litter of people to buy for.. so were still riding that wave.  today is all about miss Baker, my 2 year old!  Baker is REALLY into imaginary play at this age, much more than the twins ever were around this time and probably hit that stage […]

for the little girls in your life I’m sharing our Christmas wishlist for Parker and Jolie! some of these cross over for Baker at 2.5 years but I really tried to be practical this year.  the girls have SO much stuff..and most of it they play with for 4 days and then forget about it. […]