Footprints
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same”. Today is a sentimental day for me. It’s a day that floods...
View ArticleMy Father, Our Hero
My father, My hero. My rock. My foundation. My backbone. My shoulder to cry on. My saving grace. My best friend. My calm, in the midst of storm. My confidant. The most generous soul I have yet to...
View ArticleA Christmas Quiz
{idea found here} 1. Egg nog or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate… I have grand plans of throwing a hot chocolate PARTY next year. 2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Sits them...
View ArticleMy best friend
My bestie is in town, and I’ve been busy getting my girl time in. Sitting at our favorite lunch spot yesterday, I was quickly reminded of why she’s my other half. Just being near her, I am at ease....
View Article1st Hair Cut
My little love got her first hair cut last week. I finally mustered up the courage to have those ringlets cut. I about cried while Grammy cut {my momma was a hair stylist in her past career}. Landyn...
View ArticleMy story: Part I
{via here} This post was one of the more emotional ones I’ve sat down to write. I’ve been going back and forth with what events from the past 6 months I want to share, and how vulnerable I want to...
View ArticleHappy 3rd Birthday Landyn
Dearest Landyn, 3 years ago today, our lives were forever changed. On August 5th at 5:13 in the morning, the world blessed us with a 7 lb 2 oz baby girl that was all things perfect. That moment will...
View ArticleA snow day
One of the many blessings that comes with motherhood, is the list of firsts you get to experience with your babies. First steps. First words. First haircut. First time going on the potty. First day...
View ArticleWeekend Reflection
One of the many advantages of living in southern California, is the ability to travel to the beach and the mountains, all in the same day. And while home was enjoying 70 degree beach days, I got away...
View ArticleSanta Barbara Zoo
For the past year and a half, Landyn and I have spent the weekends just the two of us. With the exception of time spent with my family or hanging with friends, it’s been her and I doing our thing. And...
View ArticleWe like you ‘merica
4th of July came and went and I’ve decided that after dragging it out for 4 days straight, it just might be my favorite holiday of the year. I hate when good things come to an end. We watched the...
View ArticleChristmas Spam
Good lord are we cramming in the holiday activities. With one more weekend before Christmas, we are busy spreading holiday cheer. I have yet to send out our holiday cards and I’m no where near finished...
View ArticleMy best friend
Twice a month, I drive an hour and a half south to Long Beach to pick up Landyn from her dads. It’s like being a kid on Christmas morning getting her back after just two days away from me. I’ve shared...
View ArticleBeing a girl mom…
Being a girl mom means dresses, bows, and patent leather shoes, an overload of pink because you can, and that shabby chic bedroom you always dreamed of. It means dance class and dress up, and long...
View ArticleDisneyland
As a kid, my Dad was never a fan of Disneyland. I remember seeing photos of our family trips to the “happiest place on earth” and my Dad looking everything but happy. He hates crowds, lines, and...
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