by jennifer | Dec 5, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
So, my boy started crawling 4 days ago. He’s 10 months old…for another few days anyway. Go ahead. It’s okay…you can one-up me. My kids are late crawlers (among other things) and I’m okay with it because I have officially withdrawn myself...
by jennifer | Dec 2, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
When my Mom called a couple of weeks ago to ask if Grace would like to be a ‘sheep’ in her Chorus’ Christmas Concert (Skyline Chorus: Sweet Adelines) I have to admit I hesitated. Not because we weren’t available. Not because Grace...
by jennifer | Nov 27, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
When my sis asked me to photograph her family for her Christmas card I nervously but without hesitation said yes! Here’s a few reasons I had so much fun… Reason #1 Seriously, how handsome is this guy? And he’s cool, like a ninja. Yep. Reason #2 The...
by jennifer | Nov 21, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I know I know, your menu is set, the grocery shopping is done and the last thing you need is to add to your Thanksgiving to do list. But hey, you might just be a procrastinator like me. If not, just ‘Pin it’ and trust me, you’ll want to make this...
by jennifer | Nov 19, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
When we moved in last year I was about 8 months pregnant, crazy tired and constantly battling every nasty preschool virus that Grace brought home with her. I was in survival mode so I did my best to set up our home but after living in it for just over a year now...
by jennifer | Nov 16, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
“Mommy” “Yes Grace” I can hear the the sing song frustration in my voice. “Why does Daddy close his eyes when he puts me to bed?” The question stops me cold. I wasn’t expecting it. It’s a nightly ritual when putting...
by jennifer | Nov 12, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
To my husband: 7 years today. I thought I would share 7 reasons why I love you so dearly, accompanied by a few photos of our last 7 years. #1 You married me twice, within 3 weeks. And despite our luck with hurricanes, we share the fantasy of moving to a...
by jennifer | Nov 8, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Click Here to see this article featured on Mile High Mamas Salty and Sweet = Heaven. Agree? I am a sucker for this combo. When I was in high school I used to go to Wendy’s and order french fries to scoop out my Frosty (can’t believe I just admitted...
by jennifer | Nov 2, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I have a new insecurity. I’ve noticed lately that when I’m in a crowd, I feel like I’ve lost my social mojo. My brain feels slow and sluggish, my ‘wit’ is depleted. It feel like my mind goes blank and what comes out of my mouth...
by jennifer | Oct 31, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
This last Pinspiration came somewhat out of the blue. I found this quote and felt it worthy of this last post, and I want to sear it into my brain: I don’t want my children to be what I want them to be. I want them to become everything God created them to...
by jennifer | Oct 31, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
My little girl, she’s always creating some piece of art. We have a ‘clothesline’ of art in our hallway already (have you seen that one on Pinterest?) but when I saw this cookie sheet turned magnetic board I thought she would just love to have one in...
by jennifer | Oct 30, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I’m a teensy bit behind in my posting due to being knocked off my feet by a nasty cold but I’m determined! So here goes. This might possibly be one of my favorite projects…a DIY height chart. The beauty of this one is that if you move, it can go...
by jennifer | Oct 29, 2012 | All Posts |
“Mom are we making soap clouds today?” “Yes Grace, let me finish getting ready and we’ll do it.” 2 minutes go by “Mom, can we make soap clouds now?” “Grace I’m still getting ready.” about 90 seconds later...
by jennifer | Oct 27, 2012 | All Posts |
One of my absolute favorite smells is when an orange is being peeled. I remember when I was pregnant for the first time and traveling for work. I was on a flight and feeling pretty nauseous and it didn’t help that in general there aren’t always the most...
by jennifer | Oct 26, 2012 | All Posts |
Well, it’s happened. An official, complete Pinspiration bust. Bummer. I was so looking forward to this one. The lesson here is to read all the comments on a blog recipe. I set out to make pumpkin fudge but instead made pumpkin fudge sauce. It’s delicious...
by jennifer | Oct 26, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Advantages of taking 3 children ages 4 and under to a Restaurant: Don’t have to cook or clean up. I can’t think of one more advantage. Not one. Advantages of staying home: No one has to witness the painful and often unappetizing process of teaching...
by jennifer | Oct 24, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
I have this stainless steel table that I love. Some might think it’s cold, literally and figuratively. But I love it’s indestructibility. I love how it gets better with age. The more marks, the more scratches, the better. Like a counter at an old diner...
by jennifer | Oct 23, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Can I get an Amen? Recently I was scrolling through one of my favorite blogs. It’s actually a Tumblr blog. If you’re younger and cooler than me you know what that is (if not here’s a great article describing it). Basically Tumblr is a blogging...
by jennifer | Oct 22, 2012 | All Posts, Personal Journal |
Zipline. It’s one of those things you’ll find on most bucket lists and with good reason, it’s awesome! For Jared and I it was Costa Rica. For the kiddos, it will be our backyard! We happen to have the perfect set-up in our backyard for this....
by jennifer | Oct 21, 2012 | All Posts |
Okay, it didn’t really win an award. But it should have. I entered a giant crock-pot of this deliciousness into the Chili Cook Off at our church this morning. If I had to guess I would say the judges were chicken discriminators. The top 3 chilis all had beef...
