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Christmas memories 2016 {Just Pictures}
I know, I know... I'm all out of order. But I don't want to forget, and I want my grandmother to see the pictures. So here they are... Love you all! Christmas with Tia and Colton.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Scottsdale, Arizona. I hope your 2017 is full of beautiful, blessed memories. Thank you for reading, commenting, cheering, and the high fives! I appreciate you! Next year, I'm looking forward to adding a little boy to our crew, Julia getting closer...
The Nutcracker, The Phoenix Ballet, and traditions
“Tradition is a Lantern. The foolish hold on to it, the clever allow it to lead the way.” (George Bernard Shaw) I don't remember every Christmas present. I don't remember every Christmas dinner. I do remember my childhood traditions. My mom was big on traditions. I...
Sometimes calm, Always bright
My little king. He was so handsome in his school play this year. I melted as he knelt down to give Baby Jesus his gift. We had decided to try and take Mary Alice to the school Christmas pageant, even though we were risking bedtime. Happy faces and snacks were...
Sing Movie Review – from another singing mother
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary sneak preview of Sing from Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Julia was my date for this one and it could not have been more perfect for us! You know that we love to sing. When Rosita began singing around...
MOANA Review and Free Coloring Pages!
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary sneak preview of Walt Disney Pictures’ MOANA. I have this theory about music. When a song is truly special, it's as if you've heard it before. There is something familiar about the tunes and the words. It's like the Creator...
Aged Cheddar Grilled Chicken Salad
This Aged Cheddar Grilled Chicken Salad is an win for everyone in the family. So easy to make and clean plates all around. With the New Year, making better food choices is one of my first priorities. Over the years, I’ve learned that this means having delicious, easy...
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY – A FAN-GIRL MOM’S TAKE WITH NO SPOILERS
This review begins the same way that The Force Awakens did - From a little girl who wanted to live with the Ewoks in the forest on Endor, to a mom with four kids, I promise you a review with no spoilers. I want you to have the chance to feel the same magic that I did,...
A letter to Julia, my first driver
My dearest oldest daughter, Today I sat in line as you filled out paperwork and received your driver's license. It was absolutely surreal playing patty cake with Mary Alice and handing over my credit card to pay for your driver's license. I walked behind you as you...
Creating the perfect oasis
Disclosure: I am a Friends of Pfister blogger. This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Pfister. The opinions expressed here are my own. I can remember when we were looking to buy a house, here in Arizona. We walked into the master bathroom and Brian grabbed my...
Table Time
One of the most common questions I get is 'how do you get everyone to eat at the table together'? I feel like I never have a great answer for this. But sitting at lunch today, I thought of something I wanted to share with you. Getting everyone to eat at the table...
Christmas Magic
There is something about having little ones around at Christmas. There is magic. Less decorations. More snuggling. Less expectations. More scented candles. Less running around. More saying 'yes' to what they want to do. We sat down as a family and talked about what we...
Home Safety for the Holidays
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Home Insurance as a timely reminder on how to keep your home safe during the holidays! #WinterWithChill It can be so tempting to post beautiful vacation pictures on social media, but these can wait until you get back. Be safe and...
Queen Girls
Disclaimer: I agreed to receive a copy of the book to determine if this project was something I thought you would like. After the book has gone to print, I'll have a few copies to give to you! I hope you check out their campaign and help if you are moved to do so. I...
Sports and the Eschbach kids (2016)
This was Riley's first soccer season. It was pretty adorable watching a herd of kindergarteners conglomerate around the soccer ball every Saturday morning. I kind of love sports at this age. Julia was co-captain of the Volleyball team. We made awesome memories driving...
Dark Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies
Who can resist a warm batch of these dark chocolate chip butterscotch cookies? This post first appeared on Around My Family Table where I am a guest contributor. Sunday nights are reserved as family nights around our house. We've spent the day finishing up little...
Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Cereal
If you cherish your snooze button as I do, you'll love this Strawberry Vanilla Overnight Cereal. Your kids can put it together in less than ten minutes and wake up to a yummy breakfast. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All...
Gift Guides for Active Five Year old Boys
If you are searching for the perfect present for a special little guy, check out my gift guide for five year old boys. And now for Riley. My spunky, five year old! He would rather be outside playing with a ball or riding a bicycle than eating an entire plate of...
The Sisterhood of the Apple Pie
True friendship is sharing an amazing, super secret, family apple pie recipe. I know I've told you about my sweet friend Nancy before. She's my photography mentor, my adoption cheerleader, and one of my sanity keepers. She came over a few weeks ago and taught me how...
Gift guide for All American teenage boy
My gift guide for teenage boys inspired by my easy going all American teenager. If you have a teenage boy to shop for this holiday season, I have you covered! Next up is my 13 year old, Nate. He is an outgoing, fun, in-the-middle-of-everything kind of kid. He really...