Summer Fun chart

Summer is upon us, and I see people pinning checklists and activities like crazy, in hopes that us mothers will have memorable activities with our kids that include skipping and holding hands on a daily… Continue Reading

Love Story Chapter 3 ~ Timid Emails

{For those that know me, and may be confused, I am not using my husband’s name-per his request. When he was a child, he always wanted his name to be Matthew, so that is what… Continue Reading

Spring Dinner Party Menu

I decided I want to start hosting some dinner parties at my home. I like to socialize, and it just doesn’t seem to happen enough that my hubby and I get together with other couples,… Continue Reading

Sliding Barn Door TV Cover Tutorial

I’m so squealing excited to share one of my big surprises that I’ve been working on.  This sliding barn door TV cover has been in the works since last October and it’s finally DONE!  … Continue Reading

Homemade Croutons

When my friend Emily introduced me to her homemade croutons, I just couldn’t turn back to the hard ones from the box anymore.  These puppies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and rather quick to whip up! We… Continue Reading

Breakfast themed First Birthday

This was such a special party to attend, as I was able to witness and photograph his birth last year. His momma, one of my dear friends, also a photographer. We met 2 years ago… Continue Reading

LaLaLoopsy Party

We LOVE Lalaloopsy around here, so we planned a birthday party around it! Today, my adorable youngest child turns 3, and I couldn’t be more bummed about her growing up older. I love every stage… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 2 ~ Many Crushes

Sorry for the major delay–those that have been waiting on pins and needles for Chapter 2.  Besides life getting the best of me, it is quite an exhaustive effort to recall, read through journals, and… Continue Reading

Baked French Toast Recipe

My secret family recipe…well, maybe it’s not a secret–per se–but there is a secret ingredient that makes this french toast scrumptious! And by family, I mean, my sister in law (who married my brother) introduced… Continue Reading

Live the Way You Want to Be Remembered

When I looked in the background of that picture of me in my college dorm room in my previous post, I saw a note/sign I made that I had hung with my pictures.  I haven’t… Continue Reading

The love story of an urban Texas girl and a California coastal boy {Chapter 1}

{Special thanks to Lindsay for helping me create the map above} Preface: I always thought I’d marry someone who saw me from across a crowded room, and after dashing over to me, would grab my… Continue Reading