This DIY Apple Print Fall Banner is a great craft to get kids to help out with. Crafting with kids can be so fun and so messy and so crazy. We wanted a cute fall banner that kids can make themselves and this apple print craft was the clear winner! Would you believe me...
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Salt Lake City | Click Away
Last week, I traveled to Salt Lake City for a photography convention. The timing was crazy with the morning sickness. My poor roommates put up with a lot - thank you, Susan and Nancy!. (More on those sweet girls later). It really was an amazing conference. Hearing...
Party of five or six?
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First Few Weeks of School Blur
School started a few weeks ago. It has been a complete blur! Julia is in ninth grade this year and Nate is in sixth. I am officially a parent of a high school-er. Riley misses them so much when they are at school. I'm just not quite as exciting as they are. 🙂 I've...
Six Year Blogiversary {Giveaway}
Six years! And I've enjoyed every minute. My absolute favorite part of this blog thing is you. I've made friends and connections through this blog that I would never have made. This blog got me through one of the toughest times - moving to a new state, away from...
Simplifying Morning and Evening Routines
I'm over at Mom it Forward sharing how we simplify morning and evening routines. I'd love for you to come by!Â
Adoption – It’s a Boy
{Thank you, Aunt Kathy, for the picture!} My sweet parents came into town on Wednesday, to support us at the we headed to the courthouse. We headed out around 7:30 am and drove down to Mesa. I'm pretty sure we were the very first people at the courthouse. We were...
Sunday Song…
Just a little Sunday night song for your heart...
#ad It’s Game Time with Tyson Deli Wings
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameTimeHero #CollectiveBias For the past few weeks, our house have been buzzing that college football was starting soon! That means fresh wings are just around...
Udderly Smooth {Review and Giveaway}
Well, you know my rules around here. I'm not going to give away anything that I don't think you would really like. It's just that simple. Until we moved to Arizona, I wasn't a huge fan of lotion. I might put it on in the winter, but that is about it. Now that I live...
The one where I want to do all the things…
I have a new niece! Lily was born a few weeks ago and she has stolen all of our hearts! She is the first girl born since Julia, so you can imagine that there is a lot of making and shopping happening around here. Remember with the outlaws were living with us? Well, my...
San Xavier del Bac Mission {Tucson, Arizona}
Just outside of Tucson is the San Xavier del Bac Mission, where we attended Mass the morning we were in Tucson. The Mission is the oldest standing European structure in Arizona. It was absolutely humbling. People crowded into the Mission. There was no air conditoning...
Picture perfect dishes with Finish dishwasher detergent
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias As a photograher, I have the honor of photographing products for friends. I photograph for their etsy stores, recipes submissions, and blog posts....
Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy – Activity Sheets and Coloring Pages
Happy Weekend! Even though my kiddos haven't seen the movie, they love the characters from Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel has put together a printable activity packet just for you! Click here to download the packet, so that you can print it! Have a wonderful day!...
A smile, an investment, and Invisalign
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This summer, we've been doing our research on orthodontics for my 14 year old and my 11 year old. They've both had xrays and follow up appointments to determine what would be best for...
The last summer getaway {Tucson}
Last weekend, we drove down to Tucson, Arizona for the weekend. Tucson is only 1 1/2 hours south from Scottsdale, so it is an easy drive. It is also about five degrees cooler, which makes all the difference in the world! The trip was through Scottsdale Moms Blog, so...
AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR Review
Disclosure: I was given a AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR and 30-day/1GB trial data pass  for purposes of this review. At a recent conference, I depended on the hotel wi-fi. As I walked in that morning, I knew the expectation was to live tweet and interact with the...
Be careful little mouths what you say {thoughts on depression}
"We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives."Â This morning the world...
Teaching children to cook with Heinz Classico Sauce {and a recipe for Chicken Parmesan} #FamilyFavorites #shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Family Favorites #shop #CollectiveBias This summer has been amazing! Julia is 14, Nate is 11, and Riley is 3. Juila and Nate are now old enough to help me make...
Adoption Update – 14
I'm holding my breath as I write this. How is it possible that we are almost to the end of this chapter of our story? Paperwork, fast forwarding, a different path, a name, and now - it is here. On September 4th, the courts will hopefully recognize the story of our...
Well done, my sweet Julia
When I think about this summer, I am sure I will think of it fondly. More and more, I cannot remember what our home was like before Riley. I continue to watch Nate grow into a confident, kind, young man with a heart for making others feel included and happy. This...

