7 Months

This kid

He keeps getting handsomer and handsomer. We went to my midwife's beautiful wedding earlier today (congratulations, Mary!) and Izzyman looked pretty dapper. So after we got home, I snapped some...

Mom for Christmas

I'm very grateful for the relationship I have with my mom these days. Since becoming a mom myself, the differences between us seem to disolve more and more. Looking through our family photo albums...

October

The longer I go without blogging, the more unsure I feel of whatever I'm thinking about posting. Sorry to those of you who've already seen these pics on Instagram. I'm having some software issues...

Oh...

It's been almost a month since I posted anything. The bones of our family structure are slowly fusing together to form a more permanent, less impressionable foundation. Every day Victoria shows...

Things I'd Like My Daughters to Know - Chapter 6

Shabby Apple $50 Gift Card Giveaway - NOW CLOSED

I'm very excited to be teaming with Shabby Apple* - my favorite ladies' clothing boutiques - to present you beautiful readers with a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to use towards your...

Blush

Today we're getting back into our routine yet again. We spent a wonderful week with my mom and step-dad - who did our laundry, weeded our garden, loved the babies, and brought us out for dessert...

Two Weeks Old

Already. Well, tomorrow she will be. She's finally too big for her premie clothes, and is starting to fill out her newborn clothes. She's been going very easy on her mommy - which I'm very thankful...

Thank Heaven for Little Girls - Guest Post by Lindsay from Hello Hue

Lindsay is another long-time favorite of mine in the blogging world. Shes got the sweetest, most positive attitude about life, and a bold personality that I just love and admire! Lindsay is about...

Thank Heaven for Little Girls: Guest Post by Cindy from Hungry Girl por Vida

I dont remember a time that I didnt read Cindys blog. Shes been a regular source of inspiration to me, with her mouth-watering recipes, amazing food styling, and enviable photography skills. The...

Thank Heaven for Little Girls: Guest Post by Jen from JT and the Sea

Jen of JT and the Sea always has such a chill nautical aesthetic that keeps me coming back for more. I can almost taste the Atlantic breeze when I read her blog - which is overflowing with...

Victoria Christi

In our home in the early afternoon on Independence Day, we met our third child. She came after my shortest and easiest labor so far. I am thankful beyond words, because that is absolutely nothing I...

The Waiting Game

I havent been picking up my camera very much this week. Were at just over 39 weeks now. Blogging and picture-taking just havent been a priority. The only things on my agenda lately are exercising...

A late late (very late) birthday party

Last weekend we finally threw a birthday party for the kids! It was our first one - even though Izzy turned two last Christmas and Paschelle turned one right after the New Year. I figured we should...

Happy birthday dear blog!

One year ago today, I imported my blog here from Robbing the Bees. I had about seventeen readers - all of whom were family members, I think. I remember the day I woke up and realized I had thirty...

Springfield Blogger Love Meetup

Hey buddy! Sorry Ive been a bit absent this week. We finally had our first Springfield Blogger Love meet-up over the weekend, and it was so much fun! I hope youll visit the blog to see more pics -...

Guest Post at Talia Christine

Hi everyone! I hope youre having a wonderful Memorial Day! Just popping in to let you know that Im guest posting today over at the wonderful online home of Talia Christine about one of the many...

May Sponsor Highlight

Ive enjoyed swapping ads with these ladies so much this month! Some of them Ive known for a while now, and some are brand new friends. I asked each one of them to share some of their favorite...

Lazing on a thursday afternoon

Its funny how when Ive finally freed my schedule up a little bit, I get antsy to celebrate by doing more stuff! Not anything huge, mind you. Im the kind of person who dreads making trips to the...

34 weeks

I thought I owed the world an updated maternity pic that wasnt taken with a phone. This has been a busy busy time! Lesley, Lydia, and I have been working hard to get the Springfield meet-up ready;...

Bits from My Birthday

This is my favorite picture of Israel ever. He looks so dopey.Yesterday was my 28th birthday. It was really nice. We went out for lunch (courtesy of my sweet father-in-law), I got to take a nap, I...

Dinner in Joplin

On thursday, Peter called me up to ask if we wanted to go on another impromptu family outing. After stopping in Diamond, MO for business, we took a trip to Joplin to catch a late lunch/early...

Babies Stink

So we currently have two kids in diapers. We may or may not be able to convince Izzyman to successfully use the big boy potty before our June Bug comes along - meaning were looking at possibly...

Springfield Blogger Love Meet-Up!

A little bit ago, Lesley approached me to ask whether Id be interested in participating in a meet-up for local Springfield Missouri bloggers - and I immediately said "yes!" and set to work on...

May and Thoughts on Turning 28

Its finally posted: my May calendar! I had my pics taken days ago, but after putting the kids down for their naps and overturning every piece of furniture, I had to admit it to myself: Id lost my...

Things Im Afraid to Tell You

Ive had these thoughts written down in draft for a while, coming back to them several times wondering whether I really wanted to publish them. But then this week, I noticed posts popping up...

About Me - Pt. 2

Your patience has paid off: its time for part two of my answers to your questions!Arvee and Amy asked:I think my current favorite for home decor is mustard. I have to restrain myself from overusing...

Saturday Sponsor Highlight

Its the 28th. April is almost over. Ive had so much fun getting to know my sponsors through these Saturday Sponsor Highlights! I leave you with three of the loveliest ladies you will ever come...

About Me - Pt. 1

Wow, you guys asked some good questions! Some I knew immediately how to answer, but a few I had to take a bit longer to think about. Im gonna break this up into two posts, because there were so...