So I'm not actually behind on my goal to read a book a week this year. I'm actually a little ahead. What I'm behind on is blogging about the books I've read. Because I'll be thinking, oh I need to post a book review about that Tina Fey book I read in August and then my baby will do some genius thing … [Read more...] about 52 Reads | Bossypants & What Women Fear
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The kid don't play
On Monday morning we took breakfast up to the NICU and visited with Scarlette's doctors and nurses. She has stranger anxiety with a lot of people right now but she went straight to her doctor, which completely warmed my heart. Jeff called me the other day to tell me he was thinking about me. "What … [Read more...] about The kid don't play
How To: Make A No-Sew Tutu
I am all about celebrating your birthday for a whole week, hence the decorations still being up. I made her that tiny tutu, which she promptly wrinkled with her excited little grabby hands. She also refused to wear her princess crown (a trait that she OBVIOUSLY did not get from her mother) but … [Read more...] about How To: Make A No-Sew Tutu
A Birthday Letter To My Daughter
11.7.2011 Dear Scarlette, For a girl who's life is spent using her words, I'm left unable to find any that could truly describe the emotions I feel about your first birthday. Remembering this day one year ago I am overcome, so overwhelmed am I with gratitude at the difference between then and … [Read more...] about A Birthday Letter To My Daughter
Happy 1st Birthday Scarlette!
Dear Scarlette, Today you turn one year old. Tomorrow I will write much. I'll write about how far you've come, about the transition of tears from sorrow to joy, about mercies that are new every morning, about what an honor it is to be your mother. But today, today I will gather you near in a way … [Read more...] about Happy 1st Birthday Scarlette!
Scrapbooking | Jenni Bowlin 11.11
I had the honor being the guest designer for Jenni Bowlin this month. I was really excited about this because November is such a special month for us and I am so looking forward to scrapbooking Scarlette's first birthday photos with Jenni's kit. I always love using Jenni's products, they are such a … [Read more...] about Scrapbooking | Jenni Bowlin 11.11
