After I wrote that letter to my “little” self last week and read through all of the amazing comments…I started thinking, I should write one to each of my kiddos. Ainsleigh Kate, You are so precious. From day one your spirit has been extraordinary. Every moment I look at you, you take my breath away. […]

Top Baby Blogs has been such a neat blessing for this blog! We were in the top 10 the entire last “go around” and it was from all your sweet votes, so thank you!  They reset today…  so would you mind, just click the button below and then the owl on the left and you […]

photos c/o: kristen rae photography Sweet Danielle and I were paired up for the gift exchange.  I don’t really know where to begin with Danielle….not only did she give me a super adorable ring for the exchange…but she has given me so much more- an amazing friendship.  She makes me laugh outloud on a daily […]

If you asked me…. I would tell you that I rarely match. I like it that way :). I have been that way since I was a little girl. If you asked me, I would tell you that I am a romantic and a dreamer. If you asked me…. I would tell you that I […]

I am so so excited to bring you a recipe again today from Erin of  Sunshine & Carousels.  I asked her team.up with me on a little project… since I am not so good in the kitchen/ DIY area and she is AMA.ZING….(not only does she create incredible things but her presentation is BEAUTIFUL), I […]

I don’t know if I have the guts to publish this. I had no intention of talking about this until 12 or 13 weeks…but I am so overcome with emotion right now.  Scared to say anything and have to deliver bad news again.  Maybe if I get the courage I will. It’s been a bit […]

I am all about free stuff and hand me downs. I have no trouble accepting them :).  My dear friend Amelia text me last week and said that her school was giving away old writing centers and getting all new ones- YES I want one!!! I called Chris, asked, “do you mind going and picking […]

photos: c/o kristen rae photography ains bow c/o: rockstar babies boutique ains hat c/o: the polka dotted pug  ains shirt c/o: poor pitiful pearl casey shirt c/o: poor pitiful pearl casey shoes c/o: blowfish casey necklace c/o: payton woodcraft jewelry design

pure sweetness. Happy weekend friends. xoxo

photo c/o: kristen rae photography A due date approaching. I haven’t talked about the miscarriage in awhile. I realized something a couple of days ago… Addison was due march 20… which really for us means February 20. (Both aiden and ainsleigh came a month early.) And then I realized that the Dallas Shine Event is […]

what if, instead of reacting…we stopped and took a deep breath what if, instead of losing our patience… we didn’t what if, instead of leaving a nasty comment…. we decided to encourage 5 people that day what if, instead of rolling our eyes or letting ourselves turn cold as ice, we made the first move…and […]

A few of you have asked me to post an “example week” of a meal plan! It really is working great! (Normally I would list the ingredients I need out on the side for my grocery list.)  Aiden LOVES to help me make dinner so during Ainsleigh’s nap we start cooking for an early dinner.  […]