A ball can entertain this little man for hours. Fair to say he will have his Dad's athletic ability and not mine. 1. I have been using Etsy to buy gifts lately and have been pleased with the purchases and quality. For Mother's Day I bought a bracelet for my mom with my grandmother's handwriting engraved. My grandma was always busy writing letters and sending cards it was her love language. 2. I never know what to buy Aaron for Father's Day, so I found a t-shirt for him on Etsy. (Hoping he doesn't decide to read the blog this week!) 3. In addition to the energy bars we already make I am trying to find some ... view the post
Having It All
I was shocked when I read the headlines last week of Kate Spade taking her own life. Not that I know her, her state of life or health, but from an outsider looking in she had it all. She had fame, success, wealth, beauty and the list goes on. She had everything that our culture defines as bringing happiness. Everything that so many spend their entire life trying to have a small taste of. How could one not be happy, all of the standards were met. Many dream and would give almost anything for the fame and wealth she had acquired. Judging by the standards of our culture what could be missing. She had built an ... view the post
Summer Kick Off
1. Last day of school photo, need I say more. Despite their excitement by day two of summer break they had me driving through the school parking lot just so they could see their school again. 2. I have a feeling by summer's end I will need a secluded retreat that involves all down time and lots of sleeping. Three days in and we have had a game of kickball, playdate and zoo trip. 3. While I am trying to cut down on my list making obsession I am having the boys take it over. I have asked them for a list of things they would like to do this summer. A summer bucket list that doesn't include movies, TV or screen ... view the post
3 Under $30
Look on the bright side! My kids have inherited my love of sunglasses. The boys recently got a new pair and faithfully wear them rain or shine, clouds or sun. They have also become Grace's new fave and in addition to wearing her pair in the house she faithfully has them on whenever I am wearing mine. I have one go to pair, but swoon over all the different styles. Here are a few that have caught my eye! 24.50 // LOFT 24.97 // Nordstrom Rack 14.00 // francesca's ... view the post
Letting Go of The List
(source) Writing over at CatholicMom.com today continuing to focus on an area in my life that needs some balance, learning to be. To let go of the list that I allow to hover over me and base my success on and to instead get lost in carefree timelessness with those placed in my life. What ways have you found helpful to bring balance to the busyness? ... view the post