“Off to school we go Off to school we go We’ll grab our lunch and ride the bus With everyone we know It’s off to school we go” Next week we will have an official first grader and 2’s toddler. Even seeing it in writing it’s hard to believe! The summer has flown by filled… Read More
It might be early January, but I’m already leaning in to hearts, pink and all things Valentines. In fact, our family’s word of the year is “love,” and it seems like the right choice during this time of pandemics, politics and the like. We are feeling the love already and made a fun sweetheart breakfast… Read More
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in every store But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door” -Meredith Willson December is finally here, and we are ready for some holiday magic. While this year is a bit different for us all, we are… Read More
“The bright summer had passed away and gorgeous autumn was flinging its rainbow-tints of beauty on hill and dale” -Cornelia L. Tuthill We are welcoming fall with open arms – the cooler weather, the back to school routines and the chance to make some new family memories. This year more than before, we’re choosing our… 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
“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
“The heat of the autumn is different from the heat of summer. One ripens apples while the other turns them to cider.” -Jane Hershfield After a week of rainy weather, our crew was overjoyed to see sunshine and blue skies yesterday and ready to get out of the house. We considered our options for an… Read More
“First comes the stocking of little Nell, Oh, dear Santa fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut it’s eyes Next comes the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tracks Also a ball and… 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