What could be better Memorial Day weekend than a backyard sprinkler? Behr may not have liked the grass. The water may have been a tad on the cold side. But the sprinkler entertained for hours! E...
What is your favorite part of blogging? I love that I am creating a record for my family. That is hands down, my favorite part of blogging. I also really enjoy sharing experiences with friends, famil...
Several weeks ago, friends visited us in DC and we enjoyed one of our favorite walks in the city, the Capitol at night. The photos are always stunning, but nothing compares to the real thing. As I re...
When I put out the call for questions, I had no idea what to expect. But the response was surprising! First, I received a lot of questions! Second, most of you asked the same general questions. At th...
I dont really know how to write this post. In my head it was going to be about how proud we are of all of Marks hard work over the past two years, the incredible way he juggled work and family and sc...
It is no secret that I love my brussels sprouts. As much as I love them straight up roasted, a la Ina, I could not resist the chance to share another recipe with you. My friend Leah hosted a Kentucky...
One of the early lessons we learned in reducing baby clutter was to ask for diapers and books, books and diapers, lots of books, and did I mention diapers? Our friends and family delivered! We d...
You recently learned to walk backwards. So quickly, we almost missed that it was a new trick. But the look on your face when you show us, excitement with big eyes looking for an approving smile, tell...
Yesterday I shared my recent blog date with Whitney. We have a growing list of things in common, our lust for shoes and good real food, plus we are both working mommas who miss our little ones so muc...
The Ferry Building in San Francisco is where bloggers find heaven. Foodies, crafters, photographers, florists, chefs, and graphic designers a like will all be smitten. I want to ...
could their matching facial expressions be any cuter? he spotted us! Behr and his Uncle Ben have a special bond. They are serious buds and while they are likely already pl...
Let me tell you what a treat it is to share Hannah Sternberg with you. A local DC author, she shared her book, Queens of All the Earth. This may be the first official non-baby book I read since Behr ...
There is a recent movement on the internet about the things bloggers are AFRAID to tell you. See here, here, here, and here. Ive been thinking about this ever since I first saw Jess original pos...
A letter to all of the Mothers whose children I babysat. At age 13 you first hired me to watch your children. Thank you for trusting me. For the nine years followed, I babysat countless chi...
It is no secret that I have a serious girl crush on Kate Reed from the television show Fairly Legal. Her fabulous wardrobe choices are constantly influencing for my own wardrobe choices for work.&nbs...
We spent our last day in San Francisco soaking up everything the city had to offer. We went to a park with swings (!) overlooking the painted ladies, headed to the Mission...
The Golden Gate Bridge was a must see on our list, especially after our first trip to the bay area, when we excitedly drove over the bay bridge and realized like true out-of towners, that...
our rehearsal dinner 21 // As a college senior, studying abroad and feeling invincible, I lost my great-grandmother. I abruptly flew home to be with loved ones and was reminded of the importance of f...
Mothers day is just around the corner, the school year is coming to a close, and inevitably the warmer weather is accompanied by invitations to backyard barbecues and pool parties over the next sever...
This weekend marks both the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo. Is there enough love to go around? I will be wearing a cute dress and celebrating the Derby here in DC. However, I cannot let Cinco de Ma...
adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ralph waldo emerson Dont mind the slightly haggard look. Muir Woods marked day seven of our vacation. The paved path...
Although this is our first time at Drakes Bay, and Point Reyes National Seashore for that matter, the visit is tightly interwoven to our engagement story. Rather than continue to gush over how many i...
When we decided on a day trip to Point Reyes National Seashore, we were hoping to see harbor seals, a chance sighting of a migrating whales and a visit to the lighthouse. We had no idea how stunningl...
There is not much worse than being sick on vacation. But if you have to be stuck somewhere, this beautiful hotel we stayed at in Sonoma was perfect. We had a wonderful bathroom with a soaker tub and ...
Vineyards are not very baby friendly. They are especially unfriendly when you are already sleep deprived and under the weather. After the perfect storm of tears, runny noses, and a lost sneaker&...
Do you see that face? That is the face of sick. Yup, Behr came down with a fever on the first night of our trip. By Saturday morning it was a full blown cold with a runny nose I am still chasing down...
Our Northern California vacation began on the coast, just south of San Francisco. We hunted for inns, bed and breakfasts, and even looked into a lighthouse hostel, because how cool would it be to sta...
be prepared for an onslaught of disgustingly adorable family photos.
While I am off galavanting in Sonoma today, I am thrilled to introduce you to on of my new favorite bloggers (and the winner of my April ad spot giveaway) Brhea Lyke, of No Place Lyke Home. She is a ...
on the edge of the property unassuming live my favorites full of buds a promise of fruit just a few weeks away blueberry season is near I cannot tell you how excited I was to find myu in-laws&nb...
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