here are just a few of them. * I apologize for getting so terribly behind on posting. It feels like I fell off the blogging wagon. Not to worry though, I am getting back on! 🙂 I usually backdated posts to reflect the date they happened, but I think for now I will start to…

You are probably all wondering what in the world is going on that has brought about the hiatus in blogging… or maybe most of you know already. We have been a bit busy getting ready because we are moving. Not just across town either. To Iowa.  Yes, that’s right… we are moving to Iowa! Between…

As many of you know, Jake is an amazing guy.  He is my best friend, and my super handsome hubby. He is also the best daddy I know.  Elayna and I got incredibly lucky! 🙂 Today is his birthday, so send him some love and fabulous birthday vibes!  Love you, Jake! Happy Birthday!!!

Elayna saw a very sweet book at Powell’s recently, and immediately loved it because it was titled Mimi, just like her Aunt Mimi. She had me read the book to her, sitting in the aisle of the store (as we often do) and then sat and “read” it again herself… twice, before we coerced her…

I really can’t believe my baby girl is already 2 1/2.  It goes too fast already, and I know that won’t change as she gets bigger. I wish I could keep her as my little baby girl forever, but the reality is that she is becoming such a big girl now. She isn’t really a…