• Life

    Four Things…

    I’m jumping on the Four Things bandwagon for a quick Wednesday post. Things in my purse 1. EOS lip balm 2. Huggies Wipes 3. A handful of bobby pins 4. A Lego MiniFigure Shows I’m Watching 1. Scandal 2. Real Housewives of New York  3. Real Housewives of Orange County 4. Fixer Upper Things I’d never eat 1. Peas 2. Raw cherry tomatos 3. Jelly on peanut butter sandwiches 4. Olives Favorite Drinks 1. Moscow Mule 2. Cranberry juice, vodka, and a big splash of lime juice 3. Ice cold water 4. Fountain Dr. Pepper  Places I’d like to travel 1. Germany 2. Washington D.C. 3. Greece 4. Australia Foods…

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    How a Caterpillar (Almost) Ruined 1st Grade

    Yesterday I posted this picture and how a caterpillar just like this one almost ruined 1st grade. Here’s what went down… Picture me in first grade, missing my bottom tooth, wearing awesome spandex shorts, and white Keds. It was recess and all of first grade was outside playing when I spotted a caterpillar about to get squished by some wild boys running around.  Being the kind little kid I was, I picked it up, held it for a few minutes (no doubt admiring it’s furriness) and sat it in the grass…or so I thought. Well I guess the bug didn’t want to leave so instead of going in the grass,…

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    These Are My Confessions

    I confess that… Sometimes on the weekends the kids and I only eat breakfast or lunch. Rarely do we have both unless we go out to eat.  Even though I love fall, I hate the taste of pumpkin flavored everything. But I do love the smell. 72 degrees is the perfect temperature to be outside. While I’m reading and pinning recipes or DIY’s I’m all, “I’m going to make all the stuff!” Then I realize I have no motivation to actually do it. I love watching funny cat and dog videos on YouTube even though it’s a total time suck. Sometimes when I hear my favorite bloggers voice in a…

  • 5 on Friday

    5 on Friday

    This Friday is going to be a little bit of a different post. Instead of the usual 5 on Friday, I’m posting 5 pictures that will help you get to know me more.  One. I love love love to travel. New York is one of my favorite cities and I’ve been there a handful of times, the last trip being when J and I went in 2010. Other favorite places I’ve traveled include San Francisco and Italy. Two. This kid has a BIG personality. Just like his momma 🙂 Three. It’s strange but also amazing to experience all of life’s stages with your best friend. It doesn’t seem like we…

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    Things I Know For Sure

    Hey Friends! Hope you had a fantastic Labor Day. Ours was filled with family and getting in the last of our Summer activities. While I work on writing up a real blog post, here are some “Things I know for sure.” Things I Know For Sure: Fountain Dr. Pepper tastes way better than bottled. It is possible to love your second child just as much as the first. I’d rather be hot than cold. Miley Cyrus needs some guidance. On how to dress, act, and keep her tongue in her mouth. The first few weeks with a newborn is tough. Really really tough. It get’s easier. The minute we become…