Ready for your first peek at Kate’s “big girl room”? (The very first teeny tiny little baby beginning of Kate’s big girl room, mind you.) Our original plan was to keep Kate in her crib until she outgrew it, started climbing out of it, or started driving. Those plans changed, however, when we booked our
Kate: 27 Months
Kate: 27 Months (a.k.a. Incognito Toddler!) One of mine and Kate’s favorite activities on our “Momday” is to hit up the accessories section at Target. Kate loves accessories, and there is certainly no shortage of hats, oversized sunglasses, colorful necklaces, and sparkly bracelets for her to try on while we’re there! She sits in
Kate’s Art on Display
A year ago I shared our kitchen calendar command center – a system that continues to keep our schedules organized and our lives running smoothly – and now I’ve added to it! Between finger painting and sticker collages at home, and countless art projects completed at daycare, taping Kate’s masterpieces to the front of the
Cancer Care Package
Cancer. It’s the one word no one ever wants to hear. Sadly, we heard it a couple of months ago when we found out G’s aunt Anne (whom Kate lovingly refers to as her “Aunt Mimi”) was diagnosed with cancer. From two states away it’s hard to know how to help. With more than 300
Our 7th Annual 4th of July Party
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays! Not only does it mark the anniversary of our nation’s independence – it’s also the anniversary of mine and G’s first date thirteen years ago at the Riverfest celebration in LaCrosse, WI. A great reason for a party, right?! Last week we had so much
A Life Update
Alright, where to begin? Let’s back it up a month, shall we? Right around the time when I went from Kicking Ass* at blogging to falling off the wagon internet. For starters, I really did fall off the internet! Or at least my house did. While getting ready to move Kate to her Big Girl
You Know You Love Your Child’s Cuddles When…
…you’re pretty sure she just peed on you, but you don’t even flinch because you don’t want the moment to end. Happy Mother’s Day everyone!




