Good morning (afternoon/evening) friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We kicked ours off on Friday on a festive note. We've made it our annual family tradition to drive up the mountains (roughly 2 hours) and find a tree farm (which isn't hard once you … [Read more...]
Christmas at Home
Fair warning, lots of pictures to come! This Christmas was unlike any other for me. With Hailey getting to an age of understanding, we really wanted to be home for Christmas. So, instead of the large gatherings I’m used to, this Christmas was to be just us. … [Read more...]
Christmas Has Begun
When I get around my family I have a tendency to take a hiatus from all social media. It’s kind of amazing, actually. It’s like I forget an outside world exists. A wonderful few days to soak up family times always leaves me feeling joyful and ready to return. … [Read more...]
Why Do You Cook? {Giveaway}
Hailey, Koda and I arrived safely yesterday at my folk’s place (David’s working). It’s always such a warm homecoming. Mom and dad rush outside to give hugs and help unload the car. Grandma Betty eagerly awaits her hug inside, which I do my best to rush to. The … [Read more...]
Toddler Stocking Stuffers
So I had this incredible unique and ingenious idea to post a gift guide! I’m kidding, of course, on two accounts. 1) I know everyone and their mom is posting gift guides right now so I’m hardly original and 2) I’m not the best guide to gifts because I’m still … [Read more...]
Christmas Kid Snacks and Link Up
Hello and welcome to another munchkin meals! Hailey’s eats have been a lot of the same lately. I share a lot of what she eats on instagram and facebook if you’re interested. Somehow in between mental breakdowns (thanks for all the love on my last post- so glad … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up Christmas
Welp, we’re home! Isn’t it crazy how Christmas sneaks up on you, then passes by in a flash? Christmas morning was so much fun this year. I wouldn’t say Hailey really “got it”, but once she warmed up to the idea of everyone watching her and realized … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas Eve from Georgia
Merry Christmas Eve y’all! Oh Christmas, how I love thee. We’ve been at my mom and dad’s house since Friday and soaking up an extended Christmas stay with family. I’m in my happy place. Mom, Grandma Betty and I making Aunt Fern’s famous cream cheese … [Read more...]
Want, Need, Wear, Read
David and I have a lot of stuff. We don’t mean to. In fact, we are minimalists at heart, though you’d never guess it. Besides not needing so much STUFF, clutter drives me bonkers. Like so many others, Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. The … [Read more...]
Recap of Christmas 2011
Christmas this year was extra special. Having family together is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and having our newest addition there added even more magic to the holiday. I guess you could say that she was the star of the show! And now I … [Read more...]