Letter to my daughters // 18
My dearest daughters, I remember the very first time I saw your hearts beat. My eyes fixated on an ultrasound screen as I held my breath waiting. You were tiny, but your heartbeats were there. I...
View ArticleHello {From the Weekend}
{Learn more about the Littlest Miss’ shirt, in support of childhood cancer, here} This weekend our Littlest Miss turned 6 months! It was only fitting that we sing Happy Half Birthday. If you’re on vine...
View Article10 Ways My Husband Tells Me He Loves Me
I am a lover of words. That is why I write them. I find myself uttering the phrase “I love your words” so much so that I’ve been entertaining the idea of making it a series on my personal blog. I love...
View ArticleA Second Chance at Marriage
For years I equated divorce with shame. My parents were divorced when I was little and I was determined not to follow in their footsteps. I was going to be the one to break the cycle that seemed to be...
View ArticleHello {From the Weekend}
This weekend I have been hanging out with my girls — my daughters and my mom. Yesterday went took a trip to the mall. Here’s a video of the Littlest Miss having a conversation while relaxing with her...
View ArticleLetter to my daughters // 20
Dear Jalayla Bee and Lola Bee, For Mother’s Day I wrote you a letter. It’s about some of things I want you to know and learn before you two become mothers. You can read it here. I will be back later...
View ArticleHello {From the Weekend}
Good evening lovelies! Lola has been teething so our nights and been especially tough this week. My poor babe has finally fallen asleep for a bit so I am popping in to say hello and share my latest...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Weekend
Once upon a weekend we went to Disneyland and had the BEST time. It’s Monday night and here I sit typing while my oldest fights sleep beside me. There are so many things that I want to share here. It...
View ArticleTo My Daughters’ First Love
Over a year ago I was driving our daughter to school. It was during that time that she revealed to me that she had a crush. My heart stopped as I clenched the steering wheel and I attempted to keep...
View ArticleThankful for the Two Hands That Hold Her Tiny Ones
I am thankful for the two hands that hold Lola up as she stands upright, taking in the world around her. They are the hands that sat beside her sister coloring when she was small; the hands that drove...
View ArticleOn Dating a Man Who Smiles
Our engagement photo (as you can see, all smiles) There are so many things I remember about the night I met my husband. The nervousness I felt as I got ready to go out with one of my best friends for...
View ArticleHow Exercise Can Benefit Your Relationship
{photo source: istockphoto} For the past few weeks I’ve been working out pretty consistently. I do miss days here and there but unlike before, a cold or family crisis isn’t enough to keep me from...
View ArticleThings I Get Annoyed at My Husband for Doing (That I Do Too)
Months ago I wrote about the annoying things husbands do. It wasn’t an attempt to highlight how perfect I am and imperfect my husband is. He’s human — as am — I which means neither of us are perfect,...
View ArticleOn Not Changing a Thing
I fall into that trap so often. The one where you start wishing you did things a little differently. - I wish we didn’t buy this house. - I wish I picked a different career. - I wish we moved to...
View ArticleThe Lies We Buy Into During or After a Divorce
It’s funny how sometimes one of the hardest things for you to share can somehow become something that you so freely talk about. I am a firm believer that a sense of freedom comes with having the...
View ArticleWhat I Learned from an Afternoon Spent Shopping With My Husband + Old Navy...
Lovelies I have a confession to make. Find out what it is and enter a very exciting giveaway for a chance to attend a special Old Navy + Disney event this weekend and $100 Old Navy gift card! Exciting...
View ArticleLast Weekend + Some Links
Last weekend we returned to the beach only this time with swimming suits, a pop up tent and picnic lunch. We were meeting up with some friends for a family beach day. The Little Miss loved splashing...
View ArticleIf You’re Going Through a Divorce…
Last night This week I spoke with several other women about divorce as a young mother. With the exception of blog posts I have written here, it was the most I had talked about divorce aloud in what...
View ArticleReasons I Love Going to Concerts With my Husband
Last night my husband and I went on a last minute date. We ended up going to a concert and had the best time. We’ve been to several starting back to when we were dating, and each time has been...
View ArticleFor the Tough Times in Your Marriage
When it’s right marriage can be a beautiful thing. But that doesn’t mean it’s challenge free. Even those that seem the happiest encounter their share of problems. It’s all the more reason to focus less...
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