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Do you know what I like about Taylor Swift? I mean, besides the fact that she writes really catchy songs, possesses an ability to rock red lipstick in a way that I have yet to master and has an instagram account that makes me want to be her best friend in a kind of over-protective older sister sort … [Read more...] about Deep Thoughts About Taylor Swift

Scarlette is just starting to draw pictures that are semi-recognizable on account of developmental delays surrounding her fine motor skills, which are largely the result of having her wrists broken while in the NICU at around five months old. (We just restarted occupational therapy again, more on … [Read more...] about Interpretive Art By My Four Year Old

I was in the middle of taking pictures of Scarlette for our annual Christmas card when all of the sudden she said "WAIT A MINUTE MOMMY. I JUST NEEDA SHAKE IT SHAKE IT SHAKE IT OFF WITE NOW." And then this happened: I had been playing classic Christmas music while we did this little photoshoot … [Read more...] about Christmas Card Outtakes : Shake It Off

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Newell Rubbermaid, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HomeFreeLowes http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV It's been almost two years since I embarked on making over my entire wardrobe (here's a little bit … [Read more...] about Minimalist Wardrobe Makeover: Closet Before & After

Every year on Christmas we visit the NICU where we spent our first Christmas with Scarlette as a family of three and deliver gift baskets to each of the families in the unit. We usually try to include some helpful items, like hand sanitizers and gift cards, as well as a children's book and a letter … [Read more...] about Giving and Gratitude