Not long ago, Alexie and the rest of the 2nd graders had their music program. Well, right before we left on our trip, it was Koles turn.When you think 4th grade, what comes to your mind?! One thing i...
Ten years ago today, I stared into the eyes of the ♥Valentine♥ that would steal my heavy beating heart right out of my chest.He wasnt the best baby (by far!! He finally slept through the night ON his...
I know Ive said this many times before, but I just dont want to forget these sweet times......its a wonderful reminder when I am surrounded by bickering the rest of the 90% of the time these days (pr...
The past couple of months I have been working with Channan on a new design for her blog! It has been very bittersweet.....but an honor to be a part of it!! We know Channan because Husband and her wor...
Yesterday we got some snow! It is actually the most snow we have gotten in one day since we moved here....Im totally shocked it took until February!! Needless to say, this has been a very mild winter...
Its been a while, I know! So I thought Id give an update on everyone....I know the *grand* parental units (did you like that one, dad?!) love to know whats going on here in Iowa! So here goes nothing...
I just made a YUMM-O dinner and I had to share it with you! You know its success when ALL 3 of your kids agree that it was amazing.But heres the deal, I think I can pile cheese on anything and they w...
Lindsey had the baby!! Brynlee was born January 30th weighing in at a whopping (sarcasm) 5 lbs. 3 oz.....shes itty-bit and perfect!{All of the pictures in this post were taken by the talented Shawn M...
This past week I did a photo shoot with a precious new babe! She was born on 1-12-12!And her BIG brother turned ONE on 1-11-12 (born 1-11-11)....the day before she was born!We joked that they better ...
Yesterday it happened.My last baby had a big milestone....This little Angel turned a whole hand!!!I dont know how it happened so quickly. One day she is eating her first bite of cake....And the next ...
OK, so there were several sweet things about yesterday! It was my birthday, and I was reminded just how loved I am....truly! Ive mentioned before that Husband can be pretty creative/sneaking with gif...
....from our family to yours!
It took about .00001 seconds to fall madly in love with you, Alexie!!You were my thumb sucker from before you left my womb!By the time you were 18 months old, you were already tagging along to cheerl...
What a whirlwind of events weve had pop up in the last month! Things are starting to somewhat return to normal around here....and just in time for Christmas!! I cannot describe the feeling I have cou...
Tell us a little about yourself.My name is Ali, I am a stay at home mommy of two BEAUTIFUL little girlsAaliyah, 6and Alyxandria, 2I am married to my best friendI educated my oldest daughter from home...
Are you just a little curious who the winner of this fab giveaway is?!?!! Me too!! I apologize again for the delay in getting it announced...and I cant wait to see what Nicole comes up with for you!S...
Ive been a little tied up lately. And because people have been asking, I thought I would try to answer as many questions as I could, and keep family/friends in the loop (while try to shorten the stor...
Today, my beautiful cousin, Nicole over at The Wooly Thistle is guest posting for me!! This girl is uber talented...like can do anything she puts her mind to, talented!!So, read up and then stop by a...
Ya know the ole saying, "Everythings Bigger in Texas!"...well, for the most part its absolutely true! But, since arriving in Iowa, we have heard that nothing compares to Iowa deer....so Husba...
Yup, today I am lifting up my precious family. Even though they throw snowballs at each other....I pray that....Everyone gets to school on time (Ill settle for just getting to school).The house is st...
I asked you guys about any blogging questions you may want to learn about HERE! So, here you go!! And I added in a few for fun! Feel free to ask some more if youre interested about anything!Q: I am p...
OK, if youre like me, my kids get tired of the same ole stuff when it comes to meals. So, every once in a while I try different things. Some are hits......a lot are misses, but you never know until y...
How cute is this little pumpkin?!Well, its super easy to make if you want one!!! All you need, is a roll of toilet paper, some scrap orange fabric, green felt and black construction paper!Just place ...
Better late than never! I finally made myself sit down and finish blogging about our anniversary trip! You can read part 1 here, and part 2 here!I have mixed emotions about our kayak/hiking adventure...
Four months into our move, I continue to find more and more significant differences between Iowa and Texas!! I originally blogged about it here, but its funny to get someone elses perspective too. Wh...
I just celebrated my 4 year blog*a*versary (AKA blogging anniversary)! Its so hard to believe that I have been blogging since before Kylie was ONE...craziness!After all of these years, I think the mo...
It has been fall here for a while now! Some Iowans may argue that, but this Texas girl says its cold!In honor of cooler weather, I thought I would share a recipe that only comes out in the cooler mon...
We had a few visitors last week....They might have been some of the prettiest people....We played non-stop while they were here...and I already miss them terribly!I love that things dont change much ...
....and Im so sorry!Its been non-stop...cant wait to share! At this very moment my twin brother and his precious wife and son are driving to visit us - no.words. can.explain.I couldnt be happier....a...
If you read this blog often you know I am that person.....what you see is what you get. Some may think this is a bad thing......I dont.You will always know what Im thinking. Im raw.....maybe too raw....
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