This year we teamed up with Mike’s Hard Lemonade for our best 4th of July party yet! With more than 60 people in attendance, there was no shortage of friends, family, and fun. Read on to see some party favorites carried over from last year, new ideas that were quite the hit, and a recap
For nearly 4 years I had a rather high-tech system in place for keeping track of notes on things Kate loves, does, and says each month: Post-Its. Whenever I noticed something new or laughed about something cute she’d said, I’d pull out one of those little 3×3″ squares of sticky convenience, jot it down, and then save
Fourth of July is just around the corner, and G and I are gearing up for our 9th annual backyard bash! Last year we had more than 22 kids join the festivities and this year I wanted to make a little something for each child to enjoy – candy rockets! I made these 4th of July
“I only want kisses from you, and hugs from Dad,” Kate announced one night at bedtime. “Why is that?” I asked, knowing a request like this would have been given some thought. “Because Dad’s…,” she started, patting at her cheeks, searching for the right words. “His….rough,” she continued, patting her face. “That rough…you know that
1. Pharrell Williams: Happy If this song doesn’t put a smile on your face, you better check your pulse. I love it so much it’s on repeat whenever I’m alone in my car. Why do I have to be alone? Because… 2. Frozen My kid is addicted. (I might be, too.) If Kate’s in the car
If you had asked me 5 years ago where I thought I’d be today I probably would have said: Happily married to G. A mom. The COO of a nonprofit, saving the world one child at a time. Still searching for that perfect shade of lipstick. Four years ago I held Kate in my arms
Does your child love to eat their vegetables? Congratulations. You’ve hit the parent lottery. Feel free to brag on Facebook, buy brussels sprouts in bulk, and check out my next post – this one isn’t for you. For all those moms who are smothering broccoli in cheese sauce and sprinkles, grandparents who promise a bag
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Thank you so much for joining me!
