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Emmett’s party – it happened! It’s almost the end of 2012 already and our family has survived what was the busiest season of my life as a mommy thus far.  Just some of the things that I crossed off my to-do: doing bridesmaid dutyand crafting through the night for my sister-in-law’s wedding, preparing my first [...]

I’m convinced that moms and moms-to-be are the biggest occupants of Pinterest and Luvocracy.  When there were hints of autumn gusting in the air, it was pumpkin treats and lattes and hearty food galore.  Now that it’s cooling down and getting darker earlier, I’m as giddy as a little girl whenever I see pins upon [...]

Where did the time go?  I’ve missed you Hellobee community.  Did you miss me?  I’ve been swept up in wedding planning, work deadlines, family vacations and life milestones in our friends’ lives.  All wonderful, joy-filled things, but I’m so glad to have time to blog and catch up on what’s been going on with your [...]

a Mrs. Makeup original design Our baby Em’s first birthday is quickly approaching (ALREADY).  I can hardly believe it’s been almost a full year since he came into our lives, changed our world and had us crazy head-over-heels for his gummy smiles and hearty chuckles.  It’s been one of the toughest, most fulfilling, joyful, tear-filled [...]

It’s hard to believe my baby boy is already 9 months old!  He’s a crawling, standing, cruising, babbling machine.  Here’s some tidbits about my little boy: Faves: clapping his hands, being tickled, pulling himself up on things, curtains & blinds, playing with the toys at the bookstore, having room to crawl, eating (seriously… so much), [...]

Well, it happened, somehow.  Emmett is officially a 100% bottled formula + solids baby.  Which, in all honesty, is perfectly fine with me despite all my initial fears of being disappointed that I couldn’t breastfeed him longer, or all the anxieties that came with thinking I haven’t provided him with the best.  Is he still [...]

My current addiction is Pinterest.  So much inspiration for creative, lovely living!  While my reality isn’t half as artsy or delicate as the things on my boards (it’s more messy buns and cardboard books in my hood), I do love that beauty does occasionally spill over into normal, everyday living.  Here are some of my [...]