Archive for the 'family' Category

Goodnight, Sweet Bun Bun

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

GusGus was a Netherland Dwarf bunny gifted to me by my now-husband on our first dating anniversary.  She was a skittish little girl who didn’t like being handled, but she was sweet and had her own little personality that we loved.  She played with the cats and gently took Craisins, her favorite treats, from our [...]

{Photo Post} Princess-ish Party!

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Sportin’ my cupcake apron from Michelle! Mia with her baby tiger and Princess book from her cousins. On her bike, courtesy of Grandma! Ready to hit the road! Sadly, it was tornado-esque outside.  She had to make due with a couple of laps around the living room. Superstar BFFs. A quick family portrait. One of [...]

Happy Birthday, Baby!

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Dear Mia, You are now 4-years old and I am left stunned, sad, and overwhelmed. When you become a parent, people spend a lot of time warning you how quickly time will go. They warn you that, before you know it, your precious child will be graduating from high school and you’ll be left wondering [...]

Little Bits of Sweetness: From Our Home to Yours

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time for Christmas preparations to begin, and I’m beside myself with excitement.  I love Christmas, I love Christmas music, I love Christmas decorations, I love baking (and eating!) cookies, I love giving and receiving presents, I love spending time with family.  I can’t wait to dive in! My [...]

Blessings

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

I have a lot of things to be thankful for this year, and it’s easy for me to lose sight of them.  It’s easy for me to focus on financial struggles, the clutter in my living room, the mounting pile of laundry, my daughter’s exhaustion-fueled bad attitude. Thanksgiving encourages me to spend time with my [...]