The search was different this time.  Not just a hunt for a home to raise their soon to be family of four, but a place to become that family.  An address where the newest member of their family would take his first breath, open his eyes for the first time, and start his new life. […]

The search was different this time.  Not just a hunt for a home to raise their soon to be family of four, but a place to become that family.  An address where the newest member of their family would take his first breath, open his eyes for the first time, and start his new life. […]

I first saw her eight years ago.  Her chubby little legs, dark hair brushed to the side, big, dark eyes, and soft baby skin.  She was wearing a sweet, smocked party dress and had a little bow in her hair.  She paused for a moment to look up at me.  She gave me a playful […]

Usually everything works out.  A couple tries for a baby, soon they’re pregnant, and nine months later, a perfect, healthy, beautiful baby enters the world, and a family is born.  But sometimes, the unexpected happens.  All of those plans and hopes and dreams are thrown off course by  a devastating turn of events.  And those […]

I can tell that you are tired, but you fight with all your might. You’re not interested in sleeping, until I snuggle you in tight.  Your eyes, they get so heavy, and you finally give in. Your lashes close, you start to doze, an adventure for you begins. To your sleepy, dreamy kingdom, you fly […]

April is a very special month for me and mine. For last April, my life changed forever for the better. I became a mother to one precious baby girl, my husband became a father. We are now parents and our hearts expand every day in ways we didn’t know it could. As such, this month […]

My little family spent the weekend in warmer weather, down south where the sun was shining, birds were chirping, and spring was in full force.  We took Rubes on her first hike.  She was quite the adventurer, as you can see.  My girl turned 11 whole months on St. Patrick’s Day, and the day before, […]

 A cute, flowy top is a mom’s best friend.  This one is a new favorite.  I love bold, bright colors, and Loft is full of them right now.  Every time I wear this blouse, at least 10 people ask me where I got it. Rubes does neon well, imo.  She also does bare feet well. […]

I am willing spring to arrive with bright pink. It always reminds me of warmer weather. And, I think it goes with so many different colors. I love pairing pink with a neutral.   Think it will work?  Maybe if we all wear pink…. My look:  top: J Crew (on sale!)  | jacket: old, similar here | […]