Family

Guest Post at {Allora Handmade}

I had the honor of guest posting over at Allora Handmade A little about Jess: I believe that creativity is good for the soul. I love my family with all that I am. I have 2 boys (Owen -3 and Henry-1 1/2) who keep me on my toes and make me smile (when they aren’t making...

Disneyland {Day 1}

I was greeted on my birthday morning by an amazing necklace from mom and dad, made by my Aunt Margaret. Now, that is the way to start your birthday! Good morning, sweet and beautiful ferns. Stretch out those beautiful arms and greet the world! Good morning yellow...

Disneyland {Arrival}

We left out early Sunday morning. I like to drive. scratch that. I need to drive. I am a little strange and don't like when other people drive. After all, I am a Ninja Mom and I need to be in control in case we have two requests from the backseat at the same time......

We’re Back!

Monday was my birthday. This may have been my best birthday ever! We met mom, dad, and brother BJ in Disneyland. I spent three days smiling from ear to ear, taking pictures of the amazing gardens of Disneyland and listening to the kids love on papa and grandma sweety....

Etsy Weekend Friend Spotlight {Creative Paper Trail}

  Do you know my friend Andrea from Creative Paper Trail? Andrea so often helps us celebrate our milestones and decorate our home with her amazing projects. The sweet toothy fairy pillow and card are both from her etsy shop. She is one of the most talented...

Sacagawea and Sewing

So thankful today. Thankful for an American Girl doll that will work for her Sacajawea project. Thankful for Grandmothers who are patient and love to teach what they know. Thankful for a very persistent daughter. I'm sure Sacajawea has never looked better....

{Life Made Lovely Monday}

Sweet Baby J had the honor of being Lub Dub at school last week. Lub Dub is the mascot for Jump Rope for Heart. To "audition" for Lub Dub, she had to write a one page essay on heart health. She worked so very hard on this essay. I was so happy for her when she told me...

The LEarning Never Stops photo challenge {Red}

This is my entry for The LEarning Never Stops photo challenge this week! Sweet Baby J and I went shopping Friday afternoon for the a 10 year old birthday party. She found this purse and the bracelet. I thought it was so adorable! The red apples looked so happy and I...

Adoration…

Today was Life Teen after Mass. The band prepared to play during Adoration. {What is Adoration? Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of...