If you’re a mom or mom-to-be, you’ve seen all the cute nursery wall art on Etsy, right? It makes me wish I had more walls to decorate. I often visit Etsy for inspiration and then go the DIY route, making something similar myself. So I was more than happy to create some wall art for… Continue Reading
Confession: I’m not a prepared parent. I pack Owen’s meals for the sitter’s about 10 minutes before I leave the house. I always forget sunscreen. Heck, the other day while shopping at Target, Owen squeezed pureed fruit from a pouch all over himself and I realized that I had absolutely nothing to wipe him off… Continue Reading
Grilled vegetables are one of my favorite things about summer and these cheese-stuffed peppers are perfect for satisfying my grilled veggie cravings. Like most grill recipes, these are simple and easy. You might want to bookmark this recipe for future backyard barbecues that you may be hosting. It’s great for entertaining! Here’s what you’ll need:… Continue Reading
Owen’s fascination with cats and dogs inspired his second birthday party. His celebration was much smaller this year, but that didn’t stop me from going overboard with the kitten and puppy theme. And most importantly, Owen had a grand time with his very close family and friends. The planning began with the kitten and puppy… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday, Owen!! My munchkin is officially two and this is his last monthly update. I can’t believe this day came so quickly. (Dear Owen, Please stop growing up so fast. Love, Mommy) On his second birthday, I can honestly say that I enjoy the company of Little O more than ever. Yeah, I know… Continue Reading
Another summer, another shower! Having two sisters equals a lot of parties to plan. But I love throwing parties for them – we know each other so well, it’s easy to pick a perfect theme. This was definitely true for Emily’s baby shower. My younger sister Roberta and I automatically knew her shower had to… Continue Reading
On Friday, Richard and I celebrated our five year anniversary. It went by fast, yet it honestly feels like we’ve been married forever – and I mean that in a good way! It’s hard to remember what life was like before we were married. I do know these past five years have been the best… Continue Reading
Ahh, this is the last time that I’ll be referring to Owen’s age by months. In a few weeks, he’ll just be “2”. It’s a bittersweet moment for me. It seems like just yesterday that I was wondering when I could start giving Owen’s age in months instead of weeks. In the past month, Owen… Continue Reading
On Father’s Day, Owen’s aunt and uncle came to visit. Cherries and strawberries were ripe for picking at a local u-pick farm, so we decided to venture there for some fresh summer fruit and outdoor fun. Owen had a wonderful time with his Uncle Tony and Aunt Liza. He liked picking the strawberries and cherries,… Continue Reading
Owen’s birthday party is going to be an intimate affair this year. We’re keeping it very small since baby #2 will be about ready to pop. Knowing I was sending out less than a dozen invitations, I took the opportunity to make elaborate invites. I, of course, had to share them with you! After much… Continue Reading