this guy.

this guy just finished his first year of dental school. and not just finished, but excelled. {top of the class what, WHAATT!!!} this guy just got through one of the hardest years of our little...

he's a big boy now!

even though i complained in a previous post about Elijah and our potty training days, i have to actually do a huge brag sesh for this little boy. i have been so SO incredibly proud of Elijah these...

Inspiration

this story... i.cannot.even.imagine. this story is a great depiction of hope and faith overcoming despair, especially as it pertains to motherhood.

flirty and fluttery

top: c/o Modest Pop (sold out), skirt: thrifted, shoes: Target (on sale), belt: from another skirt (gift) this new ModestPop top has immediately become one of my favorite wardrobe staples. not only...

May Group Giveaway

this month's group giveaway is pretty amazing and brought to you by some even more amazing ladies. they have all teamed together to offer over $85 worth of prizes today, all for one very lucky...

I did it!!!

all bright & shiny before the race!waiting for the race to start my little cheerleader with blue hands :)thankful for this girl for pushing me the whole way! nailed it. on Saturday i ran in my very...

Mother's Day Inspiration

tears tears and more tears. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the sisters, aunts, teachers, mentors, mothers, and women out there! you are a blessing in the lives of all those you come in contact with. you...

this one goes out to all the moms

"if every mom in the world knew how awesome they were, every problem in the world would be fixed." -Kid President HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!!!

the {un}natural mother

these pictures were too sweet not to share :)when i was younger, i would come home from rough babysitting nights and tell my mom, "i don't think i'm cut out to be a mom." she reassured me that when...

Conscious Box Giveaway

i'm not really the biggest health nut out there, unfortunately. i mean, i try to be healthy and eat from all the food groups, i try to make sure Elijah has a good range of healthy snacks to...

ten years

i originally wrote this as a post on After Nine to Five but after having the most frustrating 2 days potty training Elijah, all these thoughts of "seriously why is this my life??????" kept popping...

NewTrent Chargepak Giveaway

[some of my bag essentials including my New Trent External Battery Pack , Gnarly Whale lip balm, and Firmoo sunglasses] i am notorious for leaving the house with my phone almost dead. i cannot even...

polka dots & big tops

top: Forever 21, gift / pants: Nordstrom Rack, clearance / shoes: Old Navy, clearance / earrings: c/o Sebastian Design my boys apparently think this outfit is totally hilarious. first, Elijah asked...

Inspiration

positively radiant {Radiant with AVEENO}

when i think of "radiance" i think of being bright & cheerful, someone who exudes happiness. happiness has been my focus this year and i have been working hard to be more "radiant" in my own life....

partnership in marriage

four years ago today, Adam and i covenanted to love & honor one another and sealed our family together for time & all eternity. the ceremony was simple & beautiful, surrounded by our family in the,...

new way to journal: Journal 10

i'm terrible at journal keeping. every time i start one i am pretty good at keeping it up for a few days {maybe weeks if i'm really disciplined about it} and then end up throwing it by the wayside....

PLUS Party Link-Up

Welcome to The PLUS Party #2! With the fast-approaching demise of Google Reader, many people are turning to other methods of following their favorite blogs. Bloglovin is quickly becoming the feed...

splash of red

top: thrifted / skirt: Forever 21 long time ago, clearance / shoes: Target, clearance / necklace: Caroline G. {you can get this necklace for free today on the Caroline G. Facebook page} i always...

Inspiration

EXPO TV

[this post is not sponsored by Expo nor do they know i'm writing it. i just really love the website and i wanted to share it with all of you. cause really, who couldn't use the extra rewards,...

things i'm loving lately

- all these cute pictures of a very happy/energetic Eli-boy on his birthday pre-death bed. - this perfect quote. - this skirt because, really, can you have enough leopard print in your life? i say...

National Infertility Awareness Week

Amanda is an amazingly strong & incredibly inspirational woman who i have had the pleasure of becoming good friends with these last 2 years. she is so kind, so genuine, and a huge example to me in...

a Chuck E. Cheese birthday {or the germ-infested, money-suck that got my kid deathly ill}

we decided to take Elijah to Chuck E. Cheese for his birthday this last weekend and he was in HEAVEN!! all the flashing lights, loud games, and dancing characters were the best thing to happen to...

i always wanted to be a mother...

i always wanted to be a mother i always wanted to be able to take care of someone else, but i didn't realize how much i needed to be taken care of. i always wanted to raise a child & watch them...

Elijah-isms

Easter pictures. he thought the pumpkin was needed for Easter cause you know, they both get candy i guess. this cute little heartbreaker will be THREE on Sunday! i can't believe it. how did he get...

White Cloud Diapers Play Date

this post is sponsored by White Cloud Diapers where i had the opportunity to try out their products. however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Kara + Owen and me + Eli, picture stolen from...

KinderStuff Giveaway

children's clothes can be a big investment. they grow way too fast for anything to fit longer than 2 months. and if your kids are on the tall end of the percentile like Elijah, the shirts and pants...

Inspiration

the story in this video is beautiful and powerful. to have to experience something so tragic and come out stronger is an amazing feat. but this video doesn't even tell the whole story of the...

$250 Cash Giveaway!

I’m excited to host this fantastic group giveaway with Camille from Friday We’re in Love and Katie from katilda.com. Some amazing bloggers joined up to give away $250 IN CASH!! (Who doesn’t want an...