Start with pastel tents add personalized pink robes and face masks, individual spa stations, yummy treats and seven, seven year old girls, and you get one special night of glamping slumber party fun to celebrate Eloise’s 7th birthday! Thanks to Glam Kamp Slumber Parties Eloise’s spa slumber party dreams came true. Krystal and her team… Read More
We made it to the end of the first week of school! 🎉 My little lovelies have truly had the best week meeting their new teachers, exploring their new classrooms and making new friends all while acclimating to new protocols and safety measures. It has been quite a transition after so much together time at… Read More
“Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family“ A silver lining during this stay at home time is spending every moment of the last few weeks with baby Barrett before she turns… Read More
“Keep your face toward the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow”- Helen Keller It feels like it’s been raining for weeks on end, so the bright sunshine today was very welcomed, especially if you’re a mommy like me who has used up all creative crafts and indoor projects. Sunshine plus the start of the… Read More
“In every job that must be done there is an element of fun” -Mary Poppins After a long week of parenting, we look forward to a coveted date night and some adult conversation. The first step is always securing a sitter for the girls, and this week, we had our first experience using the Wyndy… Read More
“Our baby girl is a gift beyond measure, a wonder to hold and a lifetime to treasure.” Yesterday was a very special day for Baby Eleanor Barrett as she was baptized at our family church, St. Martin’s in the Fields. Surrounded by family and friends, Miss Barrett smiled throughout the service giving her biggest grin… Read More
Why should you give a hoot? I recently sat down with Laura Bocock, founder of the local, online boutique, Give a Hoot, which curates unique accessories, jewelry and clothing items and gives back part of the proceeds to support the Young Lives organization helping young women as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood. We discussed her… Read More
“One two three four, tell me that you love me more” ~Feist Four is the magic number these days with both girls reaching new age milestones – four years and four months respectively. Just as each stage of child development is different so is each stage of parenting. For the first few newborn months, survival… Read More
The first three months post delivery is considered the fourth trimester of pregnancy as baby and mommy transition to their new roles. So far, we’ve navigated sleep schedules, a dairy protein allergy and finding our flow as a family of four. At the same time, I’ve been easing back into working out and finding new… 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