It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
{Background if you're new here: I'm due with my second baby girl in 4.5+/- weeks} To my little gals, The moment I heard I was having a second girl, my heart skipped a beat and my eyes filled with tears. I was absolutely ecstatic because I was finally going to witness what I myself have missed … Continue Reading..
I LOVE bananas. In fact, I eat 1 or 2 bananas each day because they are my go-to snack since they are so convenient. Not to mention, I think my potassium intake is why I haven't had a single leg cramp while pregnant this time around. Anyways, it has taken me awhile to find the perfect banana … Continue Reading..
You probably don't need me to tell you how true this headline is, but it is. Dads matter and are VERY important -- to sons and daughters alike. This ran through my mind as I scanned the aisle of Father's Day cards. I couldn't find a single one that fit how I feel about my own father. I ended up … Continue Reading..
...I married my best friend. Sure, it's a cliché to say that, but it's the absolute truth. Some look at marriage as simply a piece of paper. I take that very personally. Marriage is so much more than that. - It's challenging and beautiful. - It's being honest at all times. - It's … Continue Reading..
When I got an assignment to make an everyday dessert, the hubby knew exactly what experiment to throw at me: No Bake Peanut Butter Pie. Having only tasted its heavenly goodness and this being our crazy {HOT!} moving week, I was eager to experiment with this cool treat. I have so many memories of … Continue Reading..
It was my birthday yesterday!!!! And I'll reveal my new age here: 28. Last year I put together a list of 27 life lessons learned thus far, and now I'm continuing on with 28 different lessons. I apparently have gotten more opinionated and reflective this past year :P Here are my lessons thus far. … Continue Reading..
I saw a prompt on Mama Kat's Writing Workshop a few weeks ago asking writers to make a list of things that you'd like to get your husband for Father's Day. It took me awhile to come up with ideas, but I finally compiled this list, full of goofy and real things I wish I could make come true for my … Continue Reading..
I've been keeping a major secret for many months now...We're moving! I know what you're thinking: What the heck is she thinking moving during her final weeks of pregnancy? I don't have a great answer besides the fact this process has taken way longer than we anticipated thanks to the crazy … Continue Reading..