We cheated and celebrated Elliott’s birthday a little early this year {her actual birthday is May 29th} with a small sleepover {deep in the woods}! She and I decided to do a girly campout by taking it up a notch and embracing all the joys of camping, but with all the benefits of home. I [...]
This past weekend Elliott celebrated her first holy communion. When given two dates to choose from, I decided to go with Saturday the 11th of May so that it would fall on Mother’s Day weekend. My in-laws and mom would be in town and we’d all be able to celebrate Mother’s Day together for the [...]
A friend, and mama of one cute little red-headed, freckled boy in Holden’s class, welcomed a third sweet boy named Rowen on April 1st ~ no foolin’. Almost immediately, another friend spearheaded a Meal Train to come down the track and deliver meals to little Rowen’s family. I immediately jumped on board and signed up for a [...]
Pinterest and I broke up for a bit. It was too difficult during Lent. All the sweets and desserts…… However, I am at a standstill with meals and needing to channel some healthier options and am asking Pinterest to go steady again. NOT that this post is about healthy options ~ one step at a [...]
On this Holy Week, I’m preparing for the arrival of my in-laws and loosely planning all the things we will do while they are visiting. I’m secretly shopping for little Easter trinkets yet reminding myself of the true meaning of Easter. It’s not about the baskets or the Cadbury Creme Eggs or the Peeps or [...]
Hi friends! Can’t believe it’s been over a week since I posted….I was doing so well and then things got extra busy I guess. Two weekends ago I took a little getaway down to Carlsbad and attended a ladies retreat that was hosted by Mission Hills Community Church. Some friends {Richelle, Julie, Stephanie & Amanda} [...]
This weekend is the perfect weekend to have three birthday parties on the agenda. I am going to be out of town redeeming my Christmas gift from Jay ~ a Ladies Retreat down south. I am SO excited. I need it. There is something so powerful when a group of ladies get together and share, [...]
When it comes to our kids’ birthday parties, I always have two things in mind…. Keep it simple. Make it special. This year we decided to have Holden’s party at the Wildlife Learning Center. We’d never been there, but learned that they do parties so I thought it’d be something different and educational at the [...]
Our little shaggy-haired almost 6-year old celebrated with his safari-going friends yesterday at an amazing local wildlife rescue center. Our weekend has been WILD, but so wonderful…..lots more pics to come! Thank you to all who came out into the beautiful olive grove to help Holden greet a new year. XOXO
Happy President’s Day! It’s a gorgeous one out there today…. “If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy “America is too great for small dreams.” ~ Ronald Wilson Reagan ***** Hoping your Monday {and every day, for that matter} is full [...]
