“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” -Pam Brown Today Eloise asked me which holiday is coming up next, and I explained that it would be Father’s Day next weekend and a chance to celebrate Daddy. Her eyes lit up instantly- and I knew what she… Read More
“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend” -Unknown Mother’s Day weekend is always big for our family as my mother and I celebrate our birthdays as well, but this year is especially important with the arrival of baby sister, Barrett. These momentous occasions plus new mom emotions are giving me… Read More
“A new blossom of humanity” – Gerald Massey This weekend our family welcomed its newest member, baby Eleanor “Barrett” Bedenbaugh, born Friday, April 26, 2019, at 6:14 p.m. – 7lbs. 3 oz. – 20 3/4 in. We are all taken with sweet Barrett, especially big sister, Eloise! She was so proud to finally meet “her… Read More
“Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.“ -E.B. White Spring break has been a little different this year as we eagerly await the debut of baby sister. Special outings, long cuddling sessions and taking things at a slower pace have been on the… Read More
“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and true love. Don’t tell me any different.” – Dolly Parton Peter Cottontail is heading our way now that spring has officially begun, and I’ve been on the hunt for some special Easter basket treats for Little Lovely. Here are some gift ideas that… Read More
“A dream is a wish your heart makes” -Cinderella It’s been a week since our family returned from a magical trip to Disney World, and we’re still covered in pixie dust. With only a few weeks left before baby sister arrives, it was the perfect time to make some memories as a family of three.… Read More
“If you will be my Valentine, All my secrets shall be thine. I’ll share my pennies all with you, Give you half my ice cream too, Give all the world if it were mine, If you would be my Valentine.” ~Anonymous It’s less than a month until one of my favorite holidays, Valentines, full of… Read More
“Oh Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind.” -Miracle on 34th Street Ever since Thanksgiving, it’s felt like a continuous sprint to Christmas and checking off the list to make sure that we hit all of the holidays highlights. While a joyful and magical time, especially through the eyes of our Little… Read More
“I could never love anyone as I do my sister.” -Louisa May Alcott This week, our family shared some exciting news. Eloise will become a big sister this spring, and we will welcome another lovely baby girl to our family. We are thrilled, but Eloise might be the most excited to have an Anna to… Read More
“Be a unicorn in a field of horses!” This weekend we celebrated Eloise’s third birthday with a magical unicorn party complete with unicorn rides, sweet treats and a visit from Rapunzel herself! Luckily, unicorns are on trend right now, so we had no trouble finding fun, decorative items. My first step in birthday planning once… Read More