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Last Wednesday, Ryan texted me during the day and said “Santa was coming TODAY.” I had no clue what he was talking about and he didn’t reply when I was like ???? The day goes on and I forget about it and I’m sitting at home on the computer with Beckham, when I guy in a Lowe’s shirt walks in and Ryan says “Here’s your
I love gift giving! It’s one of my top two love languages. I also love my son’s teachers. I have a special place in my heart for teachers obviously. I decided to go with a basket gift filled with dinner and a little goodie. Here is a gift idea for a teacher, but would also work for a neighbor or friend. My mom makes a
2014 is almost over. I kind of can’t wait to start 2015! I feel like I’m finally turning a corner with Maddox and getting a little bit of a normal schedule back into my life…and you know I like a schedule. Once again, I’m combining two weeks worth of daily pictures. Like I mentioned before, I like the daily pictures but I’m most likely not
This was a busy week, a trying week, a week of perspective. I’m looking forward to saying NO and diving into my kids more! Day 288: Mean muggin’ it! Day 289: A successful tummy time! His best yet! Day 290: I LOVED this moment. We were running around like crazy on Friday, getting ready for my Fall festival gig the next day and we stopped
December + Ryan gone + Crazy Toddler + Fussy (understatement) Baby = Not such a good week (or two) This last couple of weeks were some of the most brutal weeks ever! It’s Decemeber so it’s naturally busy with my shop, get togethers, and gift buying (I have a HUGE family and lots of people to buy for). On top of that, Ryan was gone
This month I participated in a Christmas Cheer Exchange with some other bloggers. The idea was to stuff a box with Christmas goodies for under $10. I had fun making the box I sent and couldn’t wait to get mine as well. Such a fun way to meet different people and have a fun surprise show up on your doorstep. My box came from Kristin
Beckham turned 3 last month and I thought it was the perfect time to introduce the Elf on the Shelf. I wanted to do it so badly last year, but it wasn’t worth my time. I thought it’d be perfect since he’s definitely in that terrible threes stage (whew, I thought two was bad). FYI, the elf has not helped his behavior one bit. Either
