I’m sure all first-time parents do this to some extent. We have these expectations, and these rules, and this big list of nevers. When I’m a mom, I’ll never say this. When I’m a dad, I’ll never do that. When I’m a parent, I’ll be the best. I did it. A lot. I’d look at…
You may have seen on Facebook that I’m participating in the Congenital Heart Walk taking place on here at Griffith Park on June 29th. I’ve never been involved in anything like this before, so I’m pretty excited to see what it’s all about. I’m part of the Hye Hearts Team and we are looking to raise…
What are the odds that I would have a baby shower in San Diego the same weekend that my Mom and step-dad would have a wedding to attend in San Diego? What a perfect excuse to get together and spend a lazy weekend in a hotel eating lots of food! Woohoo! We really didn’t do much. It…
week 13 // spring 1 week 14 // spring 2 week 15 // spring 3 (also known as “these are all dead now”) week 16 // ca adventureI just realized my last post was kiiiinda depressing and then I just went and fell off the blogosphere for a couple weeks. If you follow me on…
This probably isn’t the type of thing you’re supposed to announce on the internet, but I guess that’s never really stopped me before eh. I don’t know what it was about March 10th. I remember it was the first weekday of Daylight Savings Time. It was chilly in our room but sure to get warmer.…
I have been staring at this post for a couple weeks, trying to come up with the perfect thing to say about my husband Paul. The guy who works so hard to provide a life for his family that we can all be proud of. The guy who makes me laugh so hard I sometimes pee…
We aren’t much for church worship in this family. But on Easter Sunday we worshiped the sun, the food, laughter and togetherness. (The kids mostly worshiped the candy.) We enjoyed a few Easter traditions. And mostly loved seeing the kids together. Stevie is never happier than when he’s with his cousins. I feel that spending…
Oh Gadoo. You poor old sap. You really had the life didn’t you? You had a blonde, funny BFF who loved you and snuggled you and fed you and generally enjoyed your company. As her belly grew larger and larger, you had no idea what was in store. You thought that protruding pillow was for…
week 9 // boy week 10 // infrequent flyer week 11 // wild ivy week 12 // sidewalk sights Making: jokes when I’m uncomfortable. Cooking: maybe once a week? Drinking: sticking with that almond champs. Reading: Los Angeles magazine. Wanting: another ArvoWear watch. I love mine so much and I’ve only had it a week.…
As kids, our parents always encouraged us to be active and try new things. They really had no money to speak of, but they always found a way to pay for 5 kids and all our extra curricular activities, lessons, uniforms, you name it. They never let the money factor be an excuse. My sister…