What a family…. My husband knew them in high school……but just re-connected in September when my crazy son decided BMX racing could be part of his heart!!! I’m SO glad to have met them…… This family is A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!! And kind, and fun and loving and totally connected. This gorgeous little 6 year old is a […]

Yes…..big exhale. That’s what we do here…..cabin weekend for us. Perfect for after Thanksgiving!!! I have not had my computer on since Wednesday night when I shut it down…..and I must say it has been lovely! As I sit here typing my daughter, says….”mama, you are typing fast….are you writing a new blog post?” HA! […]

So, this has been SUCH a busy few weeks for me. Fantastic, but busy!!!!!! Tonight, I slowly cleaned the house up, prepped for tomorrow, played with the kids (sort of), got them tucked into their respective dreamworlds, and FINALLY sat down to watch last night’s episode of Parenthood. Do you think I could find the […]

So this adorable 8 year old has found something she LOVES!!!! Something that she does twice a week and literally smiles the whole way through! Who knew a few years back that the little girl who HATED getting her face wet would be crawl stroking, backstroking, breaststroking and diving like its nobody’s business. She has […]

It’s no secret that my Nathan is fearless, enthusiastic, and slightly (like majorly) energetic! AND, it’s no secret that he is pretty much a reincarnation of his dad in many ways (well, most ways minus the fact that Todd is the introvert and Nate is the extrovert of all extroverts). SO, after us ignoring his […]

Um, I’m not sure how this happened.  But he just started Kindergarten.  Sigh….. 100% ready 100% excited 100% capable My baby.  REALLY? 3rd grade? When one talks about capable, kind, confident, ready……. My girl!!! I’m proud.  And gushing….. They had such a great first week! And after all these years!  He FINALLY gets to ride […]

For so many reasons…. He is SO lucky to have her! Have a safe, fun labor day! -Stacy

We have had a very very fun summer.  I felt inspired tonight to post some highlights.  As we move toward 9/1/12 (which is secretly the day I internally transition to Fall),  I cherish the unstructured, lazy, free days of summer.  Reading stories by headlamp….  Playing with friends…. Gorgeous friend Kate (wink wink)  The various sides […]

I am up waaaaaay too late tonight. But when they do stuff like this – I have to blog it!  You see – my kids are a little over 2.5 years apart. They love hard and fight hard. And no matter what – she ALWAYS takes care of him. She always loves him. And now – […]

When your sister, cousin, niece is a photographer….sometimes crazy things like “Family Photo Day” gets coordinated!  This past weekend, I got to hang with my family and photograph them in all their fun and craziness!!! What a blast! New love, new babies, toddlers and just good ol’ family fun!  Love you guys!!!! What a 7 […]