Loving the bigger picture
When I started this blog, I had lost a part of my identity. I was consumed with full time work and being Jeff’s wife. I was referred to as Rebecca’s mom for almost 2 years by one lady at our school,...
View ArticleI Said Yes
I was so excited to have the weekend to spend with Ben, my 10 year old son. I had big plans and gave Ben about 100+ suggestions on how we could explore Phoenix. I suggested hiking, a road trip, a visit...
View Article39 List – Take the Kids to See Wicked
Jeff and I had the amazing opportunity to see Wicked at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. last summer. Aside from our dancing video and reuniting with my high school friends, a highlight of the...
View ArticleLife List – Take Kids to Feed Giraffes
The kids got an early release today from school and I decided to take advantage of it and the absolutely gorgeous weather, here in Phoenix, Arizona. It was windy and a little cooler than usual, but...
View Article39 List – Our Blue Lily Family Photo Shoot
Our first ever photo shoot… big sigh. I’m in love. I love the lighting, the colors, and these kids. I really love these kids. I’m so thankful that Wendy and Tyler of Blue Lily Photography captured our...
View Article100 Family Conversation Starters & a QR generator review
One of my favorite things about my family of 6 is that we talk to one another. The lines of communication are wide open partly because Jeff and I ask our kids a lot of questions during carpooling to...
View ArticleList – Easter tradition: Making Cascarone/Confetti Eggs
At first glance, you might think these just look like your run of the mill dyed Easter eggs, but these are the key to you being the coolest mom EVER on Easter weekend! This is especially a hit with...
View ArticleBlue Lily Photo Shoot Video
Often I am verbose. Way too wordy. But not today. Today I am just grateful for who I get to share my life with. And I am beyond excited for this past weekend. Jeff and I have been given a renewed...
View ArticleAround Here – May Edition
Around here Emily still feels like she is 8 and loves her red converse. She has read the entire Percy Jackson Lightning Thief Series in a week. Around here summer is in full swing. Our kids love...
View ArticleLesson Learned Parenting Edition: Encourage your child’s unique design
Jeff and I are blessed to have 4 healthy, energetic children. We realize more than ever though how different and unique our children are from one another. We are imperfect parents but we have been...
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