Four
Isn’t she exquisite? I made her. She is mine. And today she is four. Happy birthday, you gorgeous girl. You radiate so much beauty and happiness I know you are destined for something truly [...]
She’s Gotta See a Man About a Horse
Miss Jacquelyn will be four years old in a couple weeks. It pained my poor mama’s heart to type that. Not sure where the time went. Seems like just a few months ago I was waddling around in [...]
Jax’s “Punzel” Costume
“Mama, can I wear my ‘Punzel’ hair?” “Mama, can I wear my “Punzel” dress?” Those two questions have been on repeat for the past week and [...]
La Leche Liberation
I am not a crunchy mama. My birth plan included hospitals and epidurals. I never considered cloth diapers. I vaccinate my daughter (oh, the horror. and yes, I have done my research). Baby-wearing [...]
My Girl & American Girl
Last week something really exciting happened in my town! The new American Girl Store opened up in Scottsdale. This is big news — because AMERICAN GIRL, people. In my early 20s my friends [...]
To My Jacquelyn, On Her Third Birthday…
To My Sweet Jacquelyn, You are three today. THREE! How did this happen? I feel a tinge in my heart when I think about it. Your babyhood is but a memory, your toddlerhood is fleeting, you are a [...]
Birthday Parties Galore
It’s summertime and around here that not only means skin searing temperatures but also an onslaught of birthdays and parties. Between friends from swim class, gymnastics and now [...]
It’s not polite to brag…but I’m doing it anyway
My sweet Jacquelyn was featured on Zulily for Babi-kini again last week. I am a big fat idiot for not sharing the news sooner because the event ended over the weekend – duh, me! But I did [...]
Dipping Cinnamon
Today I was looking through photo files with Jax on my lap. When I came upon the one above my eardrums were assaulted with the shrill sound of toddler joy. “Mommy, I dipped [...]
My School Girl
I’d like to take a moment to welcome myself back from my blog hiatus. It’s been a long time since I last posted here. And I have no excuse other than laziness and lack of motivation [...]