Easy Spider Cookies

About a month ago, Henley walked into a spiderweb.  Since then, everywhere we go, she points them out and exclaims “Spider! Spider”!  Being that it’s Halloween season, there are spiders everywhere and she loves them! I don’t get it, but it’s really cute.  I saw these cookies on Pinterest last year and knew I had … Read more

The Story Box Review

In our house, we are avid readers, Henley included.  We read so many books with her each day (I’m talking ten or more books), that they tend to get old.  We have shelves and baskets of her books in nearly every room of the house, and they are all well loved.  I am thrilled that … Read more

Ice Cream Bread

More and more I am seeing food videos pop up in my Facebook feed.  I’m sure you know the ones I am talking about: they’re quick, look so easy, and of course, delicious.  I usually save them only to be added to the long list of recipes and links in my Facebook folder that I … Read more

Baby #2 is on the Way!

I am so excited to announce that we are having another baby! We decided to start trying for another baby this past August.  For me, this was not something to take lightly, and it was a decision I approached with nervousness and dread.  After experiencing a devastating loss and then a long process to conceive … Read more

The Ten Best Tips for Surviving the First Trimester

You’re pregnant.  Congratulations!  This will truly be one of the most exciting times of your life.  Whether this is your first or fifth, you’ve heard or experienced first hand, that the first trimester is not all its cracked up to be.  Take heart, because it doesn’t have to be that bad, and even if it … Read more

Little Mermaid Birthday Party

I had every intention of sharing Henley’s second birthday party with you all a long time ago, and now I am planning her third birthday!  However, her party was too cute not to share!  She loves ocean animals and one of her favorite Disney Princesses is Ariel, so an Under the Sea/ Little Mermaid party … Read more

How to Take Your Own Family Photos

It has been such an exciting time around here as of late.  I hit the halfway point in my pregnancy with our second little girl a few weeks ago, woohoo!  I’m 25 weeks now and can’t believe that in three short months we will be a family of four!  It was also Henley’s third birthday … Read more

Releasing Ladybugs: A Fun Activity for Kids and Families

Its Spring and finally warming up around here! We love the warmer weather and spending a lot of time outside.  Lately we have been eating lunch out in the backyard, playing in the sand table, and swimming quite a bit.  Aside from all that, Henley’s favorite thing to do outside  is play with bugs. Seriously, … Read more

Oh Sew Easy Burp Cloths

I know quite a few people who are pregnant or have babies right now and wanted to share with you a super easy project that is great for handmade shower or new baby gifts: burp cloths. These burp cloths are so easy to make, even a beginning seamstress can whip a few of these up … Read more

I’m Back with Exciting News!

Sorry it has been a while! I cannot believe how much time I let go by in between posts, but I promise I have a good excuse! After a long two years and more prayers than I have probably said my entire life, we are finally having a baby! We could not be more elated, … Read more