blueberry picking…

Julien’s first family outing was something to remember… we went blueberry picking. What a fun adventure. It was just perfect. We set out one morning out east to a little farm. It was so quiet and still… peaceful! You could hear the bees buzzing… the breeze wooshing the trees.  My parents met us out there … Read more

Spring Visitors…

I mean are giant bubbles just totally the best! We could sit in our driveway for hours re-sopping up bubbles and twirling around…  saying good-bye to a little tooth… this little girl has a sensitive heart…  a fun day with Cecilia’s class… we made bird feeders to compliment their sweet little eco garden! Lots of … Read more

Easter!!!

I’m pretty sure that Easter is my favorite holiday… I think I love it the most because there’s not a lot of pressure… I mean don’t get me wrong… I go back and forth… Christmas, Easter, Christmas…Easter is fresh, new, light! I love the hyacinths at the grocery store that I have to stop to … Read more

Performances…

This winter was surely full of performances… it felt like the ironing board was constantly out! It was so fun though! Lots to remember and lots to be on time for but it’s so cute sitting back and watching your children blossom on stage or in front at church… I still get butterflies … even … Read more

Stone Mountain!

This fall we spent a long weekend up in North Georgia at Stone Mountain! a fun little camping trip! My parents brought their glamper and we tented it up! It was amazing! We went to the Country Living Fair which was SO great! Lots of fun artists and crafter and amazing antiques! We found so … Read more

Summer 2015 Road Trip!!! (part one)

I can’t believe how much I love camping with my little family! There is just something so special about falling asleep like sardines and that damp air with hints of campfire and those crickets… I love the memories we take away from each and every time camping… I love the people we meet… the things … Read more

Dreaming of Summer… a little.

This summer we had a bit of a stay-cation to begin… It was amazing… it was just what we needed as a family… Being together, no hurries, no worries. Just kinda checking in with each other and tuning in to just that. The end of the school year was a bit of a stress field … Read more

trimming the tree…

Christmas was awesome… it always is! There are so many traditions from my youth and Mattias’ that we pull together and make our story…  our family’s story… I love it. I think for me just sitting back and sipping it all in like a big mug of warm tea is my favorite… I love just … Read more

Thanksgiving Traditions…

Thanksgiving is the kickoff! Don’tcha think!? I love it! I love the anticipation that Christmas is getting near… I love the baking, the cooking, the candles all lit…  Every year since I was little we wake up and watch the Macy’s Day Parade… We turn the volume up loud and pretend we are in the … Read more