Today was tons of fun. Elysse dressed up as Owlette from the kids cartoon PJ Masks and Celeste decided to be a Unicorn. We ended up meeting up with two sweet moms from dance, they each have a daughter. Since my parents are in Mexico and my husband was at work today, which means no… Continue reading A Halloween night to remember
I can remember very clearly different stages in my childhood and into early adulthood suddenly having this thought come over me “I am meant to do something great. I know that God has given me a special purpose in life.” Pretty powerful words to think and feel when you’re a kid or young teenager rolling… Continue reading No more hiding
I’ve learned that with kids, when they are about to have a major meltdown (particularly my 3 year old) the best option is to divert. Divert attention elsewhere. Sometimes this works like a charm. Other times, she’s hell bent on being upset or can’t make sense of all the big emotions she’s feeling that diversion… Continue reading Mom’s are not like jelly, made to spread thin
Bonjourno! Last I posted we had seen beautiful Dubrovnik and then we headed to Athens. In Athens we stayed a couple of nights and got to explore the Acropolis and also walk a little bit of the city on our own. We also went to Meteora to visit a monastery and a nunnery there. This… Continue reading A taste of Athens
One of the biggest feelings that gets me every single time I travel somewhere is the crazy thought that we could be doing something so ordinary like enjoying a meal, while surrounded by such extraordinary history. But I’m getting way ahead of myself as this photo is actually the end of an amazing day of… Continue reading Dubrovnik – Magical in its own right.
Monday morning we wake up with no luggage and so make the most of what hotel utilities we can get our hands on. Thankfully I had thrown in that extra pair of clothes for the girls and I also found I had stuffed two tank tops in there for me as well. My husband ended… Continue reading Continuous beauty
Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia! But wait before we get started let’s talk about getting here. So we are at it again. Since having our very first baby (Celeste) we have decided traveling is a huge part of the experience we want to continue to have and to offer our girls. So every two years we… Continue reading Getting somewhere is always an adventure.
Last night I sent a text to my husband expressing that it had not been an easy day. That our dog Biggie was a pill and the girls were little beasts. That I know I have a lot to be thankful for but that doesn’t mean that the days are a breeze. My text was… Continue reading Parenting: The grunt work and gratefulness
I told my husband yesterday that I needed a good book. He handed me Dale Carnegie’s book How To Stop Worrying and Start Living. The thing about picking up a good book is that you may find yourself desiring to build the best possible version of yourself. It is very possible to feel moved and… Continue reading Make today your best today possible
The weekend of April 27th came and went and brought with it so many awesome adventures! Before I get into the details of it all I must say this…the biggest take away I would love for you to get is this: treasure your friendships. If you have a group of friends that you hang out… Continue reading Nashville or bust! (And the value of good friends)
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 