holidays

It’s been a whirlwind of fun, family, craziness, all the such these days in our world… and I’m sure your holidays are just as insane, right?!?! That’s what makes life so incredible though, and I want to be better about documenting all the goodness we are getting to do together, just so I can always […]

Sometimes, it’s not about the gifts or the presents, but I find that the holidays are much more special when you focus on family, traditions, and those favorite events that you count down to each and every Christmas. We have started a few of our own family traditions and of course have also continued to […]

I love ornaments… collecting them from all our travels, from significant events that have come and gone [wedding, first Christmas, new home, etc], and I love taking each and every one out from our holiday boxes each year to hang them on that special limb on the tree as a keepsake to show what we’ve […]

If you look back through the years of my blog, one of my favorite things to review is our family’s Christmas card… it’s so amazing to see the girls grow and change and Jeff and I age a little bit, too [wiser and more mature, right?] Take a look: 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.   As […]

Last week, it was all about time… time spent with family, time spent thinking about what matters most, and time together doing the things we love most AKA eating!  This year, we stayed home for the holiday weekend, basking in the few weekends of quietness we have during the craziness of Christmas, and I can’t […]

I’m sure you’ll be SHOCKED to know that this week’s Five on Friday is dedicated to all things shopping… am I right!?!?!?! We all know it’s the biggest shopping day of the year so come one and come all and let’s talk about some sales worth shopping:  One || Shopbop… Buy More, Save More It’s […]

Hey there blogging friends… wanted to drop in to tell you a very Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you’re celebrating with those you love most! It’s a day to surround ourselves with family and friends and to relish in all our blessings.  As of right now, I’m in the kitchen whipping up my favorite Sweet […]