Every night we put Laila to bed, Tyson and I have a few hours together. We cherish those moments. We love being able to talk and spend time with one another, just the two of us. Of course our favorite thing to do is watch The Bachelor. 
BUT sometimes we miss Laila. Well, I […] Read more…
Putting away Christmas and Winter decorations is always such a process around my house, but I LOVE once everything is away, pulling out the VALENTINES box! I love filling my house with red and pink and spreading the love all around my home! Today’s Giveaway is a little something to help you get a jump […] Read more…
Today my husband has accepted my invitation to guest post about how to keep your marriage flourishing even after wedding bells and honeymoon romance fade into the background. I am so grateful for my husband, Tyson. He has been by my side for nearly 10 years now and we have grown so much together. We […] Read more…
I have always loved uplifting quotes. Whether I hear one on TV, read one on social media or hear one over the pulpit at church, I like to save it. Through the years, I have collected a lot of uplifting quotes that have helped me get through some of the hardest times! Some have lifted […] Read more…
We’ve all seen it… EVERYWHERE! Leggings and oversized sweaters. Girls and women of all ages are wearing these outfits daily these days and I honestly can’t blame them. If you haven’t jumped on the leggings and sweaters bandwagon…now is your time! Think about your favorite outfit in your closet. Is it your favorite because it’s […] Read more…
I am grateful for the mothers in the world that are single. The mothers who work all day to provide for their families, grocery shop so there is food in the cupboards, make dinner so their families are fed, clean so their house is in order, deal with the finances/bills and love their children unconditionally […] Read more…
I just wanted to take a quick minute and thank you ALL for your support and love! This blog would not be as fun for me, if it weren’t for all of YOU! So thank you! Every message, comment and share just makes my day! My husband does pretty much ALL of the background work […] Read more…
Sometimes I love to sit and watch Laila. I love to see what she does when I am not playing with her and to try and figure out how her little mind works. The other day I caught myself examining her as she walked over to her baby doll, picked it up, gave her a […] Read more…
February is the month of LOVE and we are going to get ready for it TODAY! Every year I have a hard time deciding what to get my husband for Valentine’s Day and how to show him how much I love him. I have learned through the 10 years of being together that the very […] Read more…
I was at work one day and was talking to a co-worker of mine. We were talking about our hopes and dreams for the future. Without hesitation, I told her that I wanted to be a mom! I couldn’t wait to hold that role and I never even thought twice about it… I was going […] Read more…
I held the nurse tight as I leaned forward to get my spinal epidural. It was cold and I couldn’t stop shaking. The room was full of nurses and doctors that I loved and trusted. I was ready to have my caesarean section and be a mom. After months of bed rest – I couldn’t […] Read more…
Thank you all for your nice comments and messages about Laila’s First Birthday Party! I had such a fun time planning it! I have had several of you asking how some of the activities were done and how to make a few things from the party, so I thought I would put together a whole […] Read more…
What an exciting year this has been for me and my family. A time of changing, learning, growing and celebrating. Over the past few months, I have been thinking about Laila’s first birthday party. I knew I wanted it to be a celebration of HER! She has been such a BIG blessing in our lives, […] Read more…
Today is a VERY special day for me. My life was forever changed exactly two years ago. It was a day that I wasn’t sure would ever happen. It was a day that all of my dreams came true. It was a day that I will never forget. Let’s go back to when I was […] Read more…
New Years is a time of reflection for me. I have been looking back at my life and have tried to reflect on the year 2013 and everything that happened in it. It has been a time of happiness, sadness, trials, love, compassion and service, but if I had to describe 2013 in one word, […] Read more…
Sometimes you just stumble upon a site that catches your attention. Today I am going to introduce you to a site that I know will catch your attention – it caught mine and I have been in love with it ever since! Miss J. Handmade, “Organic cotton goods for your stylish littles.” I actually fell in […] Read more…
I LOVE hearing from other mothers around the world. It is probably my FAVORITE thing about this blog. I have been inspired by what YOU have written me. I first started this blog for myself. I missed “blogging” and I wanted to start writing again. I then decided I would write things to inspire mothers […] Read more…
Goal setting make us stronger. It makes us self-reliant, hard working and motivated. When we have “things to do” it helps us keep busy and moving, and at the end of accomplishing a goal, the reward is great and the feeling that comes upon you is indescribable. It is a feeling of completing something YOU […] Read more…
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